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BIG ENGLISH TOURNEY. DUKE OF GLOUCESTER PRESENT. [United Press Association—By Cable— Copyright.) London, Oct. 1. The Duke of Gloucester Visited Thurston’s, and was introduced to Lindrum and Newman. He saw the Australian dominating play, for during his three visits to the table he scored 1078 against his opponent’s 17. including brilliant sequences of 122 and 114 by close cannons. The Duke was keenly interested and frequently led the applause. He s±ook hands with the players before departure. Scores: Billiards—Newman 10.093. incuding a break of 137; Lindrum 6,722. including 317 (full), 608, 654, 418. 293. Snooker: Newman 556; Lindrum 315. At Cardiff: — Billiards: Davis 11.161. including breaks of 335, 291 and 208; McConachy 10,805. including 374 and 211. Snooker: McConachy 337; Davis 321. SMITH’S OMISSION. London, Oct. 1. A discussion is proceeding as to why Smith is not included in the bilUagds cl*.- -pionship. Smith c>
dares that ho was not approached and does not know why. Mr. Camkin, th© organiser, declares that Smith declined, and adds that he is willing to release Lindrum or Davis to p’.ay Smith during the second half of the season, hut he must stake £lOOO for both on matches with Burroughs and Watts.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 244, 3 October 1930, Page 3
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