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 1825.

For more sporting facts that took place on this day listen to Not the Footy Show.

This day in sport: 27 May 1933
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