BILLIARDS.
On GRAY LEADS STEVENSON. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright London, December 15. There was much indifferent play in the afternoon. Gray totalled 1005, includuig a 'break of 264; Stevenson scored 518. Gray was then over 700 ahead'. During! the evening Gray madle 265. London, Later. Gray has established a strong lead, the scores being Gray 16,500, Stevenaon 15,583. GRAY'S BRILLIANT PLAY. Received 17, 5.5 pjn. London, December 16. There was a crowded house to watch the Gray-Stevenson contest. Gray totalled 869 on Friday afternoon, and Stevenson 698. In the evening, Stevenson was unlucky, but Gray was brilliantly consistent. Four times he topped the hundred, averaging 57, and Stevenson 24. GRAY WINS. i ~~ Received 18, 12.45 a.m. London, December 17. { Gray won the match, scoring his 18,000,, Stevenson getting 17,364. Gray wasi feeble in the afternoon but better in the evening. Stevenson was unable to put up a superlative effort, though at ( one time ho reduced the lead to 497. Stevenson's best 'break was 344, and Gray's 264. The young Australian received a great ovation at the conclusion. [The match was for £SOO a side, on level terms, benzoline balls being used.]
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 147, 18 December 1911, Page 8
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190BILLIARDS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 147, 18 December 1911, Page 8
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