Epsom and Metropolitan racing notes and odds
Rain disrupted Ascot turnout but racing proceeded. Iolalie and Melodrama dropped, Proportion rose to second favourite, Souls line strengthened after a big win. Norces impressed in the Flying Handicap, Whisper won the first division of the Novice Handicap, and Goldbry led in the Approved Stakes before fading. Noreen’s five wins in a month boosted Wil Manton’s reappearance. Noreen placed third in the Flying Handicap. The NSW Trotting Club meeting and Rosebery races form the day’s highlights with several noted odds and selections posted for Flying, Fourteen Hands, and other handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iolalie
Iolaire
Soulsline
Kysaizeris
Blue Book
Helio
Virtu
Mooltap
Maranus
Maranus Virtu
Ant
Ascot
Ebow
Norces
Wan the Owl
Noreen
Wil Manton
Whisper
Ecanschel
Wry Tavorite
Solelt
Clararestone
Comedienne
Tostig
Airship
Dary Merting
King Bee
Hawkesbury
Kumaio
Kronetie
Murua
Reta
Molly
Winnie
Ensor
Gay Girl
Marvlla
Easy Molly
Goldbry
Brows Spec
Pilgrim
Toronto
Gold’ork
Worry
Brown Sper
Neredah
Trixy
Sir Willim Cladsome
Porltano
Shipley Stud
Victoria
Lucy
Angles
Bride's Well
Isabel
Bride's Wall
Reliance
New South Wales Trotting Club
Prince of Wales Hotel
Haymarket
George-street
Skating results and cricket and club news from Sydney
Reports from Manly Skating Rink note A Redding Sydney first in the half mile handicap with R Parker second and J Clifford third. tomorrow features a club championship plus other races and musical chairs. NSW Association and Victorian links discussed alongside selections for selectors and upcoming seasons. Chippendale beat Annandale Oxford in cricket. Waverley club elected officers and hosted matches with detailed bowling figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
A. Reddington
R. Parker
J. Clifford
J. Hollang
W. Smith
R. O'Keate Boyd
C. Smidmore
Abandoned 100 Guinea Motor Handicap at Victoria Park
Few nominations force abandonment of the 100 guinea motor handicap planned for September 10 at Victoria Park Racecourse. Birtles arrives in Sydney tomorrow to join a welcome by the New South Wales Cyclists Union. Peerless Club members plan a Sunday 3 am run to Waterfall via Heathcote. entries listed for the Shearer 40 Mile Road Race at Homebush include Bones Weeks Paul Cunningham and many others with prizes for first to fastest and unplaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club
Victoria Park Racecourse
Birtles
Sydney
New South Wales Cyclists’ Union
Peerless
G. Upham
J. Quill
C. Antille
R. Doodson
B. Vaux
W. Grindton
J. Simmons
F. Beny
G. Elewarthy
H. Gaudrey
J. Shearer
Sullivan vs Thorn Rival Feathers for Featherweight Title
Sia Sullivan and Frank Thorn are set to box the best of 20 rounds at the Gaiety Club for the featherweight championship in what promises a fierce clash and potential decisive result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia Sullivan
Frank Thorn
Gaiety Club
Might
SAILING SEASON SET FOR PORT JACKSON DIIGER EVENTS
Sailing season in Port Jackson promises brisk racing with three dinghy clubs planning heavy programs and an interstate carnival on January 23. Races include 14ft and 10ft championships and handicaps on January 20 and 14ft events at the Anniversary Regatta on January 26. NSW clubs forecast strong entries from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, with Ballina and St George contributing multiple 14-footers. The Sydney Dinghy Club aims to revive 14-footers, listing six handicaps. A M Monk appointed secretary amid W Hedge’s resignation. Balmain Dinghy, Lane Cove Amateur, Singleton, Muswellbrook, and Tamworth clubs announce forthcoming handicap and championship fixtures through March. An NSW Association visit to Western States and local arrangements for touring teams are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jackson
la Eves
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
Ballina
St. George
Botany Bay
Sydney Dingey Club
A. M. Monk
W. Hedge
Balmain Dingey Club
Lane Cove Amateur Club
London swimmer fails Channel attempt near Culale
Our London correspondent reports J Wolke again tried to swim the Channel. He spent 18 hours in the water and had to stop within a half mile of Culale, exhausted and given oxygen several times. The Lord Mayor will open the new Domain Baths on October 17. Australasian championships are set for January 13 to 26 at the new Domain Baths. East Sydney Club holds its annual meeting at St John’s Hall Darlinghurst tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
EL. Waddy
Central Cum
Derland
J. C. Selmes
Waverley
N.S.W. Association
Umpires’ Fund
St. Redgrave
Queensland Association
Frank Iredale
Quenstamt Association
NSW
Richmond
Brishate
NSW. Association
Bes
Donald MacKinnon
England
MacKinnon
Victorian Association
Messrs
P. M'Alister
H. Trumbls
M’alister
Victoria
Sineh Om
Chippendale Mission
Harrod
Breakwell
Withers
Digby
Annandale Oxford
Milne
Maddock
Chippendale
Seddon
Smith
Annandale
M'Gonigal
Hadley
London
J. Wolke
Culale
Domain Bathe
East Sydney
St. John's Hall
Darlingburnt
Rifle Shooting Match At Randwick Aims Toward Empire Day
Parramatta wins home match against 48th Regiment of Cynads at Randwick by 10 points. Conditions were unfavorable with shifting winds. first 25 scores total 214 for Parramatta versus 218 for Canadians. Detailed scores list numerous shooters and their at 200 60 60 yards totals. Competition open to interstate entrants. Lo Hunte prize results led by Franch and Hearne. Adelaite No 1 team won the Team Match at 600 and 700 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
Regiment of Cynads
Ottawa
Parramatta
Alooting
Earp
Rave
Piss
Morton
Jamieson
Watt
White
Crouch
Price
Taylor
Green
Jones
Sa. Norman
Swinbourne
Bi Somerville
Watson
Grimmond
Liremen
Lo Hunte
G. Franch
Queensland
E W. Hearne
New South Wales
Lieutenant Addison
South Australia
W. Linn
Pargher
Vielorgt
Crease
Rifle Club Trams
Adelaite No. 1
Vame
Fremantle
Melbourne Rifle Club
New Public Works Tenders Opened by Public Works Board
Tender results from public works items across multiple sites including Warrawee Avondale Birchgrove and Forest Lodge. Multiple contracts report lowest bids with figures such as £13 £17 49 7s and 196 106 for various repairs paving pumping and irrigation works. Several tenders await reporting and approval by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yestering
Tander Board
Pubiic Works
Warrawee
John Madigan
W.c
Glebe
Tawalte
Avondale
Thomas Ryan
Birchgrove
Latie Wales
Schoo
Dubbo
Cannambie
Gratton
Walgett
Tamworth
Wileanais
Sehcl
Mosman
Forest Lodge
Stanley L. Cornell
Newcastle
Benevo-lent Anglum
Newington
Darlington
A. A. Thwaite
Murrumbidges Northern Irrigation Scheme
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Aulsebrook’s
St. John Woods
Pitt-street
Bird's
Varning
Bengnieg
He Prem
Police
V. Geary
General Mansgar
the Mutual Loan Agency, Limited
Sction
Pitt-Etreat
Agriculterae
Priz
OTTER
Allan McDougale
Trades Hall
Queen Victoria Markets
Dickens
Sporting
Rosebery
Medere
V.A.T.C
Toorak
Tolniin
King
Lord Carlyan
Carl Doar
William Wallace
U RB
Lady Joan
Martagan Crosse
Mazarin
Bright Steel
Royal Seat Ss
Lady Ruenait
Clemency
Master Foote
Antoplan
Enchanteur Guanander
EU Soultlinet
la Bastille Co
Seddon Ion Motieat
EU Conge Deslire
Mary Alawa
King Berry
Maranul
Lady Puette
Nushea
Sinderby
Helen
Jack Smith
Dame Wallace
Royal Star
Desmond Delord
Winteriga
Camarvon
Montagu
Oreus
Duke of Preston
Trafelear Elouera
Lagerbers
Cricket
Steck
George ST
David Jones
Gol
Vreehe
Srinte
Uarp
Scorcit
Bonnington
Joe Davis
Pittet
Rqseeery
Salta Res
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