Sporting Announcements and Notices Lodged
Sporting notices set deadlines for submissions by ten p.m. Thursday. The Post will publish teams and events as received.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
9
Sporting notices set deadlines for submissions by ten p.m. Thursday. The Post will publish teams and events as received.
Lore owners reminded nominations close at 4 pm today for the Cairns Jockey Club March meeting. Open handicap 7 furlongs attracts a large field with many named horses and betting interests from local and external entrants.
Gordonvale turf club members meet to discuss business, balance sheet, and election of officers. The meeting in Gordonvale on March 17 covers general business and budget matters with sued members reportedly present.
The club closes for repairs until April 3 and top-dresses the green with three-inch depth mix of earth compost. Surveyors raise edging, grass thrives, pavilion enlarged at £19, improving ring space. Committee plans conversion into rooms, aims to attract new members and host pennants and championships in Gordonvale this year.
Reports from Sydney track racing describe riders Pratt and others in incidents at the Autumn Balloon ride and controversy over steward decisions. NZ trainer figures such as Lorigan and Gesture feature amid plans for Randwick and Brisbane engagements with several horses targeting major events.
Detroit March 14. Jack Dempsey says he will enter training soon for a comeback and theater tour. He notes he will be ready to meet outstanding claims if he reaches proper condition and has notified his representatives in Los Angeles to prepare a life-keeping camp.
March 17 report from Sydney notes severe limits on loan operations and employee duties. The piece mentions government action, possible role changes for staff, and the impact on workers during a three week period.
The Edmonton road race produced a thrilling finish with Hyde taking victory by a narrow margin amid a large crowd of spectators. Eldridge and Murray followed closely as the leading group battled to the line. Collinson and Sands trailed in behind in the final pack. The event also announced next Saturday’s race along with the National Hatephry finale slated for the following weekend.
Betting prices from Sydney dated March 17 list numerous contenders for the Doncaster Handicap and Cup. The long string of horse names includes First Arrow, Spanish Galleon, Veverinn Lad, Comanche, and Comanche variants, with many others such as Harsay, Belle Catame, and Parsee among the entries.
The Brisbane Courier notes Am Todd Red Shop in Cairns Box 200 established 1914 operates doubles straight out and place starting price business across all states.
A special Q T C committee meeting heard jockey Foley appeal against a 12 month ban. Representative Mr Cross argued no rider was sent off and stewards had control on race days. The committee found Foley guilty on several charges with a reduced sentence noted.
March 17 Brisbani race card lists weights for Saturday on the second day of the TC meeting. Entries include Anhersile, Leak Gable, Caphast, Nome Gin, Boardester, Sir Frank, Reyno, Window, Violent Eleste, Fergus, High Yield, Proprietress, Forant's Gift, Memari, Polly Syee, Lystanasa, Achieve, Barrimoor, Howaith, Arabah, Gay Principal, High Joe Sige, Larry O Leewan, Lannaere, Mahia Ainberwer, Samland, Pawer, Pay Patrol, Rat fox, Ortation, Public Opinion, Ardhern, Ina Seve, Stepper, Vai Prince, High Seas, Am berveamy, Trewin.
The T C stewards at Ascot held an inquiry into Miss Scholar's running in the Trial Handiesy. After hearing evidence, jockey Maries was given the benefit of the doubt but urged to ride with more vigor in future races.
At Milgrave on Sunday a public safety drill featured shooters lining up at 200 yards with .22 and six shot pistols. Participants Greenaway Townson Pes and Napier reported results as others reached the bursting point.
A Gordonvale club committee met in the club rooms on Thursday evening with chair Bates and members Myars lowe Griffin Bryce Hoare Sheppards Thomas and secretary McKeeman. A letter from Max Smith was read. The group discussed nominating a president for the North Queensland District Boys Association and planned converting property from leased to freehold under the Lands Acts Amendment Act of 1929. Bryce offered a large clock as a donation to the club.
In Miami Beach on March 15 Miss Helene Madison of Seattle aged 16 set a new world mark in the 100 yards free style at the National Women's Amateur event, completing the distance in about 2 minutes 25 seconds.
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