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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1939

Page

15

Five Down for 30 All Out 129 in Melbourne Shield Rout

Victoria won outright by 72 runs against New South Wales at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the third day. NSW collapsed to 30 for five in the second innings chasing 202, with Barry Scott and Sievers wrecking the top order as NSW wrestled to a total of 129. The win followed a dominant first innings by Victoria and a strong all round performance on the field.

Melbourne Victoria New South Wales Melbourne Cricket Ground Barry Scott Sievers

State Side Beaten Outright

Ambiguous content with scattered cricket and match references. Names like Grimmett and Ward appear among uncertain text. The fragmentary OCR hints at a Sheffield Shield context with Queensland and Rockhampton mentions but lacks clear event, date, or scoring details.

Jockeys Struck In Eye By Flying Clods

A chaotic meeting at a racecourse saw jockeys struck by debris during the Chisholm Handicap. Denis, backed heavily, finished second after a late challenge. Curelatte led early but faded. Stewards reported injuries and noted the incident marred the day.

Summy Vuciny Vances Mnye Dogs Rouiwick Ludiy Denis Moore Joowniler Camden Denis Wae Hale Anti Aberin

Stewards Report From Ascot Racing Event

Stewards report from Ascot describes observers noting Puvali Memory and Memory Thane may start in Juvenile Year Handicap. Mentions Bird Features Moon, Silent Gil, Wes Erowid Cronket, Lily Fox, and Berond Novice, with incomplete race details and nonstandard spellings.

Ascote Eewarde Yeancicap Bird Hetues Breoud Silent Gil Reeledich Wes

Beating of N gAPURE and IM Tansy noted

Fragmentary headline mentions Beating and individuals Beaten in a de Mole and Buia Ged Fit Th with unclear context and partial names.

Pick The Double rm aut 251 Pick The Double

Fragmented OCR text mentions a series titled The Invader by von Rintelen. Readers are urged to read today the second instalment while references to Tinrrodon and 248 Tr the Ste nen READ TODAY appear in garbled form.

von Rintelen

Fielders' Day at Ascot shows mixed betting luck

Bookmakers at Ascot witnessed a volatile card with several wagers failing to pay out big doubles. One standout punt on C747 nearly matched a penny, while traders noted sizeable sums against the favorites, including Peru Wits and Milon Fale, amid a lively but uneven day for punters and jockeys.

TN Harvester Ancot Inick Milon Fale

Ice Water Aids Red Eagle Scores Surprise Win At Ascot

In a Second Novice Handicap at Ascot yesterday Red Eagle, aided by ice cooled water on request of the stewards, surged to an unexpected victory. Trainer F Bruun and jockey McNamara defended the strategy amid inquiry, while the horse had struggled in a prior race and faced strong betting doubts.

Red Eagle Ascot Stewards F. Bruun Baiurdhy Fé McNamara Joe Walhet Ano Everson Lau Mai Leone Lier Auiao Macey Chueh Wits Ailewertone Gowdruch Bydhing Ree Faginfy Bone Pye Nation Ranawick Fue Myers Anke Balutuay Pour Red Kawie Mn 1 Rosa Bayle Stanfield Coodrich Jet Rowan Bianksid Shah ‘Redgle Racine Sydney Brisbane McNamara Papi Daek Cortehuen MrNamara Indwin

Dove At Her Best Memorial Race For 12 Footers

Open racing day features the Dove boat delivering a strong performance in the Memorial Race for 12 footers. The event showcased intense competition with crews from multiple clubs, including Witter, Groth, and Weathen, as boats battled for speed along the course. High marks were set, and several crews moved into contention for future events as the crowd watched closely.

Dove

Henneberry Returns in It Has Been Arousing News

The report describes Henneberry returning and hints at a boxing event involving middleweight contenders. It mentions Mike Jacoby of New York as a spring favorite and references an Empire title bout. The text is fragmented with mixed names and locations across Australia, England, and the United States.

Eusland Amerina Indic Renneberey Mike Jacoby New York UIP Quedia Ausleraof Waite Thule Ushi Tnd Ome Itfrogh Refibal Jock McAkox Herne Perry

Starter Relieved of Duties At Bundaberg Race Club

In a chaotic exchange at Bundaberg Race Club the starter was relieved of duties for the day amid questions from committee members. Mr G Low and Mr Wunner faced scrutiny while acting steward. the chairman described the event as a break in routine and promised further explanation later.

Hiunier

Adelaide Women’s Professional Running Titles Report

Adelaide notes a women’s running championship with results listing several athletes including Barrett and Hurston. The report cites winners and placements across events with times and placements, reflecting a competitive meet and title allocations.

Adelaide Wien

Buzalong Wins 12ft Dinghy Title Heat

In a clear defeat, Buzalong clinched the 12ft dinghy title heat as competitors struggled amid choppy conditions. Rene Ven Tae led early laps while WR Mie oe and Tenn armed Wheats Vipat engaged for the runner up spot.

Buzalong Burminak Rene Rentleen

Surf Win To J Morrison SOUTHPORE

Offshore surf meet reports J Morrison clinching top position amid rough seas at Southpore as local clubs contest titles. Officials note tight finishes and strong showing from Abbot squad with awaiting next event in late season schedule.

J. Morrison

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