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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
8
The report describes a chaotic interstate cricket clash between Victoria and Queensland with delays and inconsistent play. It notes weather, field conditions, and multiple players such as Mayne, Morford, and Wislott, plus regional venues and scorers, as the match unfolds with shifting momentum and numerous innings details.
Melbourne December 22 large crowd witnessed Pistolaine win the Bottling Hurdles over Valaster by half a length with Woolpack close third. Valaster led early and was challenged near the home turn as Pistolaine ridden by T Butler overtook to claim the prize amid a strong field including Charlais, Lay Theil and Vivre.
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