This ANZAC Day, Citrus Bob Utber and his fellow ABC Mildura commentator reflected on sportsmen who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars.
Almanac Life: Travels with ‘The Little Champ’
December 25, 2024 by 5 Comments
Andrew Fraser recalls a rich history of interstate travels for sport, particularly those involving his Mum, better known as ‘The Little Champ’.
Almanac Tennis: Remembering Neale Fraser
December 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls Australian tennis great Neale Fraser who passed away earlier this week.
‘A Tribute to “Wrecker”…just one of the crowd…’ by KB Hill
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill pays tribute to Rex Hartwig, one of Australia’s tennis heroes from the golden era of the 1950s. Rex passed away recently.
Maradona and the bird
December 14, 2020 by 5 Comments
Rob Spurr shares a story of Diego Maradona’s extraordinary ability to change the atmosphere of a stadium and influence a grand slam winner in his prime, punctuated by dishing out “the bird” to an Australian fan on a fevered whim. [Stupendous but not entirely surprising – Ed.]
Almanac Biography – Sir Norman Brookes: An Australian sporting icon.
March 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sir Norman Brookes was a great Australian sporting icon who is best remembered as a champion tennis player. Allan Grant has researched the man and his life in sport as presented in his detailed report.
Middle Australia Report: Tomic the Tank Engine II
September 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Enough is enough. Bernard Tomic should no longer be allowed to play for Australia in Davis Cup or even be supported by Tennis Australia after his appalling display in last weekend’s Davis Cup tie against Germany. We commented on what a dud he was at the US Open when he didn’t try in his match […]
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