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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
3
The report notes Ossie Pickworth withdraws from a leading American tour event while Bobby Locke and other players compete. It mentions scores around 262 and a playoff context with players including Sam Brown in pursuit of a top finish.
A fragmentary report notes a Wednesday spring scene with Dickens as a favored figure while Sydney figures and a notable race discourse dominate. Mentions of Leib Dumontea and Warvlel Safednts appear in uncertain context as the crowd discusses favorites and potential outcomes.
In London yesterday the West Indies batsman Satswan crossed 2,000 runs for the season, powering the side as they chased a county match with Camridge and Middlesex. John Bawas remains in form, scoring 102 and 128 in successive innings, signaling a strong tour ahead.
Darby Munro secures a decisive win at Kembla Grange in a novice handicap race. The event drew a large crowd and a lively atmosphere as Munro delivered a strong riding performance, edging clear near the straight to prevail by several lengths.
A garbled set of notes mentions a night contest in Britain linked to promoter schemes and fighters. References to Landon, Randolph, and figures in boxing circles hint at a planned bout sequence before Christmas, with uncertain locations and participants.
Tasmanian girls basketball team defeated Victoria 20-8 in the second round of a national event. The standout Tasmanian squad earned praise for strong defense, with opponents scoring only 38 goals in the tournament so far.
A garbled historical notice reports Wade's suspension reduction with unclear context and scattered names. The fragmentary text hints at appeals and procedural steps but offers few concrete facts or identities to verify.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions AUCKLAND and references several names and dates in a garbled form. No coherent event, place, or outcome is discernible, leaving the record without a definite person or organization to anchor a proper summary.
A fragmented OCR style lottery blurb lists prizes, syndicates, and banks with scattered names. It mentions Sydney, various streets, and dates but the text is garbled, mixing place names and numbers without clear outcomes or actionable details.
Sydney scene reports a complex legal confrontation naming Sands v-G! and a list of individuals linked to a contested event. The piece notes remarks from Maguire and references to pricing, a gate, and a knockout claim as the dispute unfolds across parties in Australia.
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