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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1938
Page
4
In bright October sunlight Leveron McCormick and Waite led the attack but McCormick strained a thigh and left the field. White stood as 12th man while Ambells reached 306 in an earlier frame. Leveson Gower’s side finished 31 without loss, with Sutcliffe and Hutton opening the innings in a restrained start.
Fragmented report covers Australian and English cricket action with players like Coyne, Cooke, Hopman, OReilly and Leyland. Notes scoring bursts, dismissals, and fielding errors amid a mixed account of openers, overs, and innings as teams chase totals. Complex details intermingle, mentioning venues, deliveries, and occasional statistics.
E Simmonds has been selected for the vacant coaching post amid a reshuffle. The decision follows the retirement of the former coach and aims to steady the program through the upcoming season.
The article lists multiple officials including Barnett and Simmonds, noting secretary roles and committee appointments. It mentions Hopman and Cooke in tennis contexts, and references Australian service, Rugby League, and football ties with UK clubs as part of a broad sports and organizational update.
A muck altered Colts team list shows transfers from WA including D Tallon W Tallon and Ropers moving up. Brown to retain captaincy, with Holdsworth state selector. openings for Vallew Grae title match next Saturday. Notable selections include Toombil P Hardenatte Ke Shaw and Nash. Nash named as a leading fast bowler in a Western Suburb context.
New officers elected by the Quechat and Women Cricket Association include Mek Prine as president and stockwell as secretary. Dreaideni Mek Prine re-elected. Milks J Barnett and Mine stockwell named as officers. other appointees include vice-presidents Mesdamex 38 and Piste 18 Stockwell.
The King s Cup race to be rowed in Brisbane on Saturday May 19 is at issue after a meeting at which German athletes improved their standings. Coaches and officials discussed selections with South Africa, Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales named as possible contenders. The committee will decide on final entrants later in the year.
Pasch faces a tough Derby aftermath as the silures rally around the veteran as Pasch returns to stud duties. London sports scene notes his transition while fans await further updates on form and future races.
The annual meeting notes the Gawler Cycle was registered and Mount Gambier Club recorded five entrants. Aggregate membership rose to 77 clubs with 33,931 members. £35,610 was distributed in prizes. Wasville saw an average rake of 1120 and overall average across events about CTEM. 238 drivers were registered and 25 trainers.
The inter state schools tennis series between urban and New South Wales schools continues today at the suburban Axsochti0oeur Mil Lan. Fieshier Gnasen and Mieke McCarthy are set for singles, Waunt vs Maries, with several other matches including doubles events listed. the page shows early morning play and scattered entries.
Sakzewski leads after the first session of the Queensland final in a snooker championship, with high breaks including a 126 and multiple century efforts. The second and third sessions are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow, as contenders vie for a place in the Union championship.
The article describes the Australian Amateur Wigiards Diagiplonality event to be held in Brisbane next week. It will run on a knockout basis with 2000 hip over three see jalan. Start dates are September 2 with sessions through September 4, and continued into September 8 9 and 10 with evening starts around 8 p.m.
The proposal would require revision of pennant conditions with three grades proposed. First grade teams would have five players, second grade four, bronze division may include seven per team, and plans show multiple divisions and newly formed teams. The changes aim to expand participation and align competition across divisions while maintaining competitive balance.
In a late round, Waugh and Josephson faced strong competition with Puy and Lids as contenders. Pine and Macpherson finished high with a score around 78, while others battled for runner-up positions in the tight field.
The Indian XI defeated Lumsden’s side 3 goals to none with a strong second half surge. Noor and Motummind opened the scoring, Rahim added a third, and Young and Kheh anchored a firm forward line as Ipswich’s defense held firm against repeated attacks.
London reports 19 year old Tom Lawson of Everton rising in English football, overshadowing Bryn Jones with a costly transfer tale. Lawson scored the winner for Everton at Woolwich Arsenal, earning accolades as a future star and contributing to Everton's campaign.
Ipswich hosts two Metropolitan women’s hockey squads this Saturday with nominations led by L Tuskey. The meeting notes season standings and urges schools to field teams, listing North Intermediate and New Park among others. The association plans its next general meeting on October 17 at 7 pm.
The article notes Hubert Opperman will attempt to attack the Sydney evening record today under Warren conditions. Opperman had previously held the reward and the record was captured last year by Winterbottom in a time around thirteen hours.
In strong wind, Australian forwards dominated the first half while Gilllingham and teammates defended well. The match featured players like Trevien and Charleworth Wright with selections for the Australia squad, as Pemberton and others contested for a place.
The Sydney scene centers on Denis and Mohican as top contenders for the Epsom meeting at the Metropolitan in Frennymood. Nightguard and Constant remain noted rivals with Night Sharkish form, while other entries like Royal Chet and Brine Tout Gay add depth to a crowded field.
Melbourne report details a chaotic scene as riders and trainers contend with injuries after an incident at Moonie Valleys. Pilot Be Voller, a noted performer, was injured and hospitalized amid a string of sneers and disrupted practice. McLauchlan and W Williamnem, top Melbourn riders, endured injuries but are expected to recover. officials promise continued care and inspection of stables and schedules.
In Melbourne betting order Avenger remains favored with Royal Chief and Belu, while rivals like Helter, Mark Neighbor and Tram line up behind. The field includes Kinedorm, Avenger, Royal Chief, Abe Trump, T Tide and more as previews name Temesta and others.
Fragmented OCR describes Hungarian table tennis stars Bellak and others arriving in Brisbane by mail for a demonstration match at Albert Hall. It notes Bellak as a world champion and mentions teams from Brisbane and Brisbane opponents, with September and April dates referenced in garbled form.
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