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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
10
The Lewisville Times recounts the American Legion Six Day Race won by Australian George Dempsey and his partner Flynn. The piece notes the quirky description by Pete Johnson and reflects on differing interpretations of performance and sport.
The article discusses Horace Lindrum and Joe Davis as leading snooker players, noting Lindrum’s rapid rise and Davis’s world dominance. It cites praise from Ilsa Levban and Walter Lindrum, highlighting Lindrum’s 22-ball game record and the ongoing question of who holds the world crown.
NSW League of Wheelmen met in Sydney to hear Bob Spears demand permission to run professional races at Sydney Sports Ground on a collapsible board track. The proposal was deferred amid talks of rider apathy and proxy voting. ongoing issues include track supply, competition benefits, and safety incidents involving pacemakers and riders at recent meets.
Len Rogers wins the 50 kilo race ahead of Joe Walsh in a comeback performance. The event drew crowds over 60 at Wyatt Park as fans watched a strong duel with Walsh and Dennis Reger debuting after retirement. Oppenman drew added interest while Rogers, noted as among the Commonwealth’s best, surged to victory without pacemaking. Next Sunday a 250 wheel race closes the track season with results pending.
Tecill Smith of Miltagpong NSW rode from the Sydney GPO on May 87 at 11 10 am to span 512 miles to Bourke. The feat, achieved despite paralysis in his right side, drew praise from observers including Hubert Opperman and referees after 15 minutes of prep.
Vic torian Amateur Cycling Union trials at Keilor on Saturday featured near perfect weather and a good track. Coburg with Reg Goodwin failed to impress while Northcote led two miles in 3 53.2 with Newport, Malvern, Thomastown, Carlton, Kew, Coburg, Kensington, Brunswick, St. Kilda, and Northcote also posting times in the field.
Aeros eyeliste contends at Lang track on April night to reciprocate Queenland Indies support from last track season. RB W Lamb, former Broken Elf champion, now stationed in Costa, trains in earnest for the Weld monks meet.
The Riverina cycling boom grows with Tocoteach and council funding, plus April 17 Maher Park carnival entries open. Notable figures include Don Hallam, Tom Michie, Jack Berner, and Grace King driving club success, while Bruce and others boost participation and coaching across the region.
The Null Returned Soldiers committee outlines an April 27 programme featuring Continental style racing after the Centenary Derby and the £260 Blordingien Grand Prix. Hubert Opperman is named sole selector with teams from New Zealand, South Australia, Victoria and other regions.
Races drew a large crowd at the Basin Reserve Wellington with close finishes. Wellington mile champion Wilson led a strong field in multiple events as riders from Malvern and Richmond claims featured in results and club notes.
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