Anarivo Mirage in Form at Ascot Meet
Anarivo Mirage in form, with Май As it closed the sprint at Ascot yesterday. Mares and geldings raced the mile in tight finish times, with Keira and Dirionms among the notable runners.
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
13
Anarivo Mirage in form, with Май As it closed the sprint at Ascot yesterday. Mares and geldings raced the mile in tight finish times, with Keira and Dirionms among the notable runners.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled sports item mention involving boxers, Brisbane, and names such as Mongky, MaY, and Prandohi. The readable fragments suggest a boxing notice or recap with unclear event details, outcomes, or dates.
R P Sapsford died last week after 32 years as honorary secretary of the Queensland Bowling Association. He helped found the association in 1904-05 and served as secretary for most of its early years. He played a major role in promoting bowls across metropolitan and country regions and contributed to the construction of Mol Uma Park Club Green. Tenders have begun for a new club house, with proceeds from Christie fours to the QA patriotic fund. Officials listed include Dr IH A Waters and other club members.
Fragmented OCR notes from a club report mention Shilton pool, Hyatt, Gal Ree, and various names and places. The text appears as garbled diary-like entries with scattered references to people and venues, revealing little clear action or outcome.
Shortt clinched the championship in a playoff at the weekend, finishing under par as the lead changed hands on the final holes. The MuCartney Cup contested at Brisbane featured notable scores and a 10-8 handicap for Shortt, with McLend’s 8-7 marking a tight final round.
Silver Shaun wins in a tight finish in the first division of the 200 Yura Handicap at the Rooklen Cours ing Clubs Meeting yesterday. Mihotaco took second as the race unfolded with a frenetic stretch run.
In a fragmentary report, references to Vigor, Ar Valet, Rover, and various travelers hint at logistic movements and local scenes. Names mingle with places and actions, suggesting a period piece centered on transit, teams, and public notices amid broader wartime activity. Hard to parse details.
A fragmentary report notes a wrestling event in Sydney featuring Monae Lal and teammates at an indoor venue. It mentions a decisive moment around 1610 and a rush of spectators, with unclear details about outcomes or participants.
The report notes the annual meeting of the Old Boys Association with attendance and remarks. It records numbers added during the year and names officers and committees. Mr G Cayson-Cullinge is named in succession planning, and the forthcoming report will be presented at the meeting.
New York reports Miss Allie Marble and partner Miss Bindy Van Ryne captured their fourth straight national doubles championship in a tense final. The event featured notable teams including Kramer, Schroeder, Gelewling, Molloy, and Prusot. The exact venue and dates remain unclear from the fragmented OCR text.
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