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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1923
Page
4
Gricket match reports Canowindra struggled at Forbes on Sunday. Forbes won by five runs after a tense chase, led by Luc W and Korh for Forbes, with key bowling from Croucher and Forbes’ strong fielding. Canowindra captain praised Leed for steady innings and Kruger’s early breakthroughs amid a crowded, noisy pavilion.
In a Victorian era contest at Binciy Forbes, Meagher and Co vanquished Bonnie Dell on the Kuwawrw wicket. The match featured Haw Ing of Winn and WHHL gworthy, with notable play by My hoy Vollowing tre thu georoe.
Fragmented OCR records at Bedgerabong describe entries and paddock arrangements for pony handicaps and heats including Thaversdale Malden H cap and Bracelet stakes. Names of owners, horses, and locales appear garbled but indicate a sizable field, betting and race planning around Boxing Day and New Year. The text lists multiple horses, owners, and venues such as Cowal North and various improvised paddocks with numerous riders and contestants.
A fragmented racing column details wagers and contenders for Canterbury Park with names like Jack Marsh Torbelling Farrukh Grundy and Murky Night among winners and nominees. It covers WRA executive actions, suspensions and forthcoming races including the Orange Spring meetings and Maiden Handicaps with numerous horses listed.
In a Saturday night boxing match in Sydney, Archie Bradley pressed hard and fought fiercely but was ultimately defeated by Uren after 30 rounds. The bout was described as more grueling than a wrestling match with Uren showing superior endurance and strength.
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