This day in sport: 27 May 1933

First Australian to take Billiards Titles. Australian Walter Lindrum became the first non-English player to win the world professional billiards title when he beat four-time champion Joe Davis by 1694 points in the final. The Championship was first conducted in

What should Perth’s new Athletics Stadium be called?

Former Premier Alan Carpenter has suggested that the new Atletics track in Perth be named after former ABC Journalist and sports administrator Wally Foreman. A lovely gesture, but should we be naming venues after journalists and administrators? Surely it is

Aussie number one in the world but may not be able to compete

Western Australia’s Kieran Gorman is number one in the world in his chosen sport but a lack of sponsorship could see him unable to compete. Kieran recently accompanied the Australian Sports Aerobic team to the Suzuki World Cup in Tokyo

Will Perth Miss Out Again?

As reported on “Not The Footy Show” last night should Australia’s football world cup bid be successful the WA Government are going to have to pull their finger out to bring Perth up to the acceptable standard. Perth was the

David finally triumphs in Texas

Congratulations to World number one squash player Nicol David as she claimed her first Texas Open title after five attempts in Plano on Sunday to cap a successful two-week Wispa Tour swing through North America and the Caribbean. No matter