Play Open Game to Beat Englishmen Says Potter
Optimistic coach Potter urges an open game to defeat England as Queensland eyes a Saturday match. The report notes tactical guidance amid broader commentary on opponents and team form.
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
2
Optimistic coach Potter urges an open game to defeat England as Queensland eyes a Saturday match. The report notes tactical guidance amid broader commentary on opponents and team form.
Club notes report shortages of qualified scorers for upcoming bowls titles. Officials warn lack of scorers may force sacrifices of match pace. Contenders and committees discuss recruitment and training amid frustrations and expectations for strong officiating.
Nichols claimed four for 32 as a county cricket match produced a string of bowlers dominant on day one. Larwood took five for 30, with Lancastrian and other scores noted, while records and names such as Waleon and Datce appeared in the report. The page also referenced Be O om and other scattered details about players, venues, and performances from various counties.
Stuart Perkins surveys a turbulent cricket season with England under pressure. He notes Bradman comparisons, shifts in lineups, and lingering questions about strategy, form, and leadership while outlining potential selections for the next England test squads.
A cluttered OCR fragment references exhibitions, measurements, and various names such as Ravenna, Angie MC, and Mary Seer. It mentions feet, inches, and 222.21 sums, with scattered references to nations, Olympians, and European authors. The text reads like a jumbled historical page with unclear events.
Wide Bay team seeks to outdo rivals as officials imply a major event. Mentions Terenevi Mochnamprem and others, with band performances and a marching mood.
The readable text hints at a dated record from 1882 detailing a game, players, and a secretary, with garbled phrases about exercise and a rover era. It references names like Yoda Pupiin and Ke creda and mentions online renditions and a three game sequence.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Pyne Innwinee Touwexints and Becky Opean with scattered references to places and people. The readable items include several personal names and a few place-like terms, but the passage lacks a coherent event or clear narrative.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and roles for a women’s hockey team captaincy but details are garbled. No clear event, dates, or full names to confirm a single report.
Garbled text fragment mentions Booroudabin and a pairs final with unclear affiliations. Names and places are mistranscribed, but the lead hints at a selection for a final round in a competition. No clear dates, teams, or outcomes can be reliably identified.
Brisbane officials outline preparations and trials ahead of a major rugby league season. Key figures Mr T and Norman Potter discuss strategic actions at the Bishan site and June events. England tour dates loom with daylight matches and a special pension arrangement aimed at supporting players.
A chaotic Davis Cup tie spills into theater like a clash between Germany and France as players from Musketeers era meet current stars. Upsets, surprising defeats, and shifting momentum leave teams scrambling for form as key confrontations loom in the later rounds.
Maryborough hosts a banking competition weekend featuring teams like Levey Manco and Grace, with participants from local banks and community groups. Officials anticipate a lively public event, though details and schedules remain partly unclear amid translation garbles.
A cluttered OCR page shows scattered names, events, and scores with numerous typos. The fragment hints at a golf or bowling competition, listing participants such as W. B. Ciardlace, Tris Sopa, and Mita r, with references to rounds, records, and key figures like Davie Downe. The piece mentions a tour, a venue, and various bylines, but the exact event, date, or outcome remains unclear.
Sydney ace led a mixed field at Coolangatta while Brisbanes hosted events and scores from the day. The article notes performances by Witte, Grimes, and others with mixed results and upcoming races and cups.
A fragmented report details a hockey event at Maryborough during the Wide Bay Carnival. The readable items mention participants including Walt Marr and Sama Birch, with unclear lines suggesting team play and venue notes.
Fragmented notes show Hilton Cup and Nissen Cup brackets with teams like Rovers, Milton, Toombul, and United Rangers vying for final spots. Readable lines indicate matches set for Saturday with venues including Melburne Park and Toombul, plus organizational mentions such as M.A and BDPA.
A garbled report notes a private sale at a courthouse linked to Mustinnae and Om Pay. Waving lid, reforms, and a quoted phrase gutsy hunt appear amid broken text. Viewia and Loa Gowns are referenced with unclear roles or locations.
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