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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
4
National champions NSW women upset by 16 points in a hardcourt game against New South Wales, with NSW losing momentum as the match progressed. The report highlights key players and clutch plays shaping the late stages, including strategic forehand work and rising tension on the court.
A scrambled, OCR filled report outlines a betting probe linked to horses Hendra Lad and Bellicose at Doomben. The chaotic text hints at race tensions, trainer and jockey notes, and concerns over wagering patterns affecting outcomes and integrity of the event.
A New Zealand stock agency acting for an American buyer offered to purchase Queensland's Buzzard horse but was refused. The Buzzard sired progeny have won stakes totaling £30,000 and placed creditably in Australian races this season.
Officials outline ahead of a national event as administrators review title rules. A group of professionals will examine recommendations from Victoria and New South Wales to determine how titles are awarded. Amateur entrants face handicap limits with plans for a possible division to accommodate 40 players.
Australian Davis Cup preparations highlight Bromwich using net and forehand angles to pressure Cuban opponents. NSW players Gwen Shephard and Miss Wray dominate singles as Australian women push for national team selection.
An interstate Australis contest under electric light features a strong New South Wales team facing a rested Australis side. The event includes the Slazenger Cup with McGrath favored to lead in a heated match. Women’s teams from Queensland and New South Wales show multiple players, with regional representatives named. the program lists several athletes and potential matchups as the night unfolds.
NZW team for Milton features Sidwell and Al Fens uniting from NSW. The mixed doubles pairings and players including Linda, Paul Bennett and H Helan are arranged by Mecimth Wis. Brisbane junior Dora McGill is selected, with Coyne Wynne among Sydney players. Queensland women’s team adopted for a formal match after South Loom’s declined participation.
The text reports betting activity on Micawber and Seven Fifty in the Agent Handicap with Music Master withdrawn due to injury at Navier Doomben last Saturday. It notes trainer Carney Page and lists bettors and equipment, mentioning Doomben Newmarket races and Doomben results, with Micawber considered fit for a future race and a potential bet on the horse.
Two owners and their horses, including Schoolmate and Lard ine, faced life terms amid a muddled report from a racing meeting. Names such as Prince, Ascot, and Metropolitan Handicap are referenced with uncertain connections to events, suggesting a controversial decision or lengthy punishment tied to the sport.
Fragmented OCR text details training, race entries, and commentary around multiple horses and meetings. It mentions horses like Ponder, Dream for Me, and Farina with trainer notes and alleged race results, interwoven with misread names and dates.
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