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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
6
Doomben racing notes report Aurie's Star breaking records in a five furlong gallop under standard timing. Thurles Lad, a strong backer, contested from the rear amid heavy betting for the Doomben event with Glenhar and others also noted.
Sydney jockeys head to Canterbury Park on Saturday for a Newmarket Cup ride while plans to travel to Brisbane are noted. Melbourne racing reports at Doomben reference bets and market expectations as bookmakers quote a limit of 112.
A newspaper report notes the Queensland versus New Zealand rugby match at the Brisbane Ground will use the English interpretation of the "play the ball" rule. It mentions a recent New Zealand victory over the Tenswooms and quotes contemporaries on rule enforcement and on-field conduct.
In a Brisbane Cricket Ground match, Queensnd Huaby Zegitp defeated Newneslune Inst on Saturday. The event included reserve selections, with Ipswich player W. Rin noted and a mention of 350 runs at the Brisband ground.
A garbled sports item mentions teams and players with references to averages and a forthcoming Saturday event. It names Windsor, Avon, and Marat amid unclear stats and lineup notes. The piece hints at injury and playing time decisions but lacks coherent details.
In a Brisbane Doomben scene summarized from a long race report, Aurie's Star draws attention as a strong sprinter with the owner and trainer debated over Doomben versus Flemington form. The piece notes Doomben’s richer purse but stresses the track’s unique dynamics, the wind, and the expectations of trainer and jockeys for a decisive run.
M W C Callow, manager of the New Zealand Rugby League team, discusses the ambition to elevate play in Queensland as the squad aims for a final match there. The piece hints at tensions between rugby union and league, noting historical ties and the potential for cross-code shifts during early seasons and charity matches.
The report outlines an itinerary for the Indian soccer squad's Queensland matches including venues Ipswich and Brisbane. It notes preparations by the Queensland Soccer Council with dates in September and November, listing players and officials and a projected cost and tour structure.
Cricket report recalls Wyatt scoring 43 and Gibb contributing, as Middlesex win by one wicket amid a sea of scores from Sussex, Warwickshire, and others. Notable mentions include Bradman and Hassett figures in Australian context, with Warwickshire and Leeds fixtures noted for forthcoming tests and local hockey hints interwoven.
Manchester dispatch notes Bradman’s brilliant innings at the right moment thrilling the crowd. Bradman’s swift batting revived the long-suffering audience, with Brown and Fingleton contributing steady support and the crowd’s barracking fading as Bradman reached 60. The report praises his return to form, contrasts it with prior struggles, and frames the display as a storied revival of the legendary batsman amid a tense, attentive crowd.
A fragmented text piece discusses selection thoughts for the Australian cricket squad. It mentions Chipperfield, Ward, and various players with opinions on substitutions and team balance. The garbled OCR yields few clear facts beyond names and a focus on potential changes and playing roles.
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