KB Hill pays tribute to Rex Hartwig, one of Australia’s tennis heroes from the golden era of the 1950s. Rex passed away recently.
Almanac Tennis: The Jack Crawford Cigarette Card from 1933
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to Jason Buffier for sending in this Jack Crawford cigarette card from the 1930s, just in time for Friday’s lunch.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Feb 3): Richard Naughton and Gentleman Jack
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Australian Open time and the first Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch of 2023 features tennis historian Richard Naughton as he introduces his recently released biography of Jack Crawford. [Feb 3 at the North Fitzroy Arms]
Mark Philippoussis
October 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
Casanova and Kournikova, a little something from Balassone!
‘The Katamatite farmer…a country sporting legend’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pat O’Kane was a Katamatite boy through and through for all of his life. KB Hill profiles the country sporting legend who passed away recently.
Almanac Tennis: Wimbledon 1973 – A lob back over the net
June 28, 2022 by 4 Comments
Glen!’s recent story about Wimbledon 1973 brought memories flooding back for Peter Crossing – he was actually there at the event! And, this is his account of that day at Wimbledon in 1973.
Almanac Tennis: Wimbledon 1973
June 21, 2022 by 4 Comments
As Wimbledon 2022 approaches, Glen! takes tennis fans back to the past as he reviews Wimbledon 1973,
Almanac Tennis: Game, Set and Match to Martina
March 29, 2022 by 12 Comments
Martina Navratilova is a true champion – both on and off court. Smokie tells of his Twitter exchange with Martina, and the gift he received from her in the post.
‘Legends of Merriwa Park…’ by KB Hill
February 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill reminisces about the roots of tennis at Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park and profiles champion tennis players over the last century.
Almanac Tennis: Rafa’s tennis is as good as it gets
February 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
He may or may not end up the most successful of the big three, but the Spanish superstar provides the best theatre, writes RON REED
Almanac Tennis: Martina and My Tennis Ball
January 28, 2022 by 13 Comments
Smokie recalls Martina Navratilova thwacking his tennis ball at the 1983 Australian Open.
Almanac Tennis – Double Fault: Djokovic and two missed shots
January 24, 2022 by 5 Comments
Perhaps the dust has begun to settle on the visa drama around men’s top ranked player, Novak Djokovic as the tournament inspires and entertains…but perhaps not. Jonathan Cuch looks at the maelstrom of controversy that the Serbian star regularly courts.
Almanac Books: Review – ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’ – John Didulica
November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews John Didulica’s book, ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’, a book that examines significant soccer moments pivotal to the code in Australia.
Almanac Tennis: Novak Djokovic v Alexander Zverev: What the Commentators Won’t Say
September 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Edward P. Olsen wonders whether Novak Djokovic’s US Open semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev, will have accusations made by his former girlfriend raised during commentary of the match.
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