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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1927
Page
8
NSW rowers reflect on a season of open competition with Moaman dominant in seniors while Sydney Haberdashers rise to prominence. The Review highlights improving clubs, the Pennant races, and upcoming regattas including the Reet Pennant and inter-collegiate events among Sydney and surrounding clubs.
The document reports an estimated 400 recall, a rentlag disaster among bowls on the Yarra the Thursday before year’s Menney-on-Yarra and notes AR Sharter, Rann treme, Mr. G I, vey Mant pecretary, and Mr. G. EL Phillipe ete as officials. It mentions next months’ busy work for Bidney ULB.C and plans about the Nepean River contest on June 4.
In March 1949 England faced Canada in a noisy rink scene with Canada dominating early. Canada scored seven goals in the first period while England struggled to counter with a stellar Canadian goalkeeper securing a 13 goal spree across the match and dramatic late England surge.
The season closed with strong results across New South Wales and national competition. Highlights include Victorian Ivan Stedman’s breaststroke success and regional talents from Western Australia, Queensland, and Victoria showing rising form, aided by visits from Japanese swimmers whose camps boosted Australian technique and meet coffers.
Honolulu journalist M Tom Marlowe and Frank Carberry met at The Referee offices to discuss bringing four notable Boy Charlton to Honolulu for the American swimming championships in Angus. They toured the new 250,000 gallon swimming tank on Waikiki Beach near the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and talked with ABLE secretary Hi Kelly about coordinating coverage and travel arrangements. Marlowe, a boxing fan, described past encounters with Jack Dempsey and predicted positive World Record coverage for the carnival with top American stars slated to compete.
The All England Women's Hockey Association approves a touring squad to Australia with Miss Ashdown among the named members. The team departs England this Saturday for the Australian tour, marking a significant international engagement for English women’s hockey.
George Young gave an impressive exhibition of long distance swimming at Tarronia, showcasing a smooth, even stroke and steady pace over multiple laps. The event highlighted his fatigue-free technique, with precise arm movement and controlled breathing as he powered through the pool.
New York Feb 28 Gertrude Ederle first woman to swim the English Channel opened a two week Broadway vaudeville season on a contract described as a record for an athlete She received 7500 dollars for a swimming act at the Parsonmental Theatre The high price matched by Jerke Dempary whose terms called for from 1 068 dollars to carry a road course Edna Davey swept states and Australian titles and set a new yards world record with a swimming dash alongside Australias top performers in a display praised for its exceptional technique
Western Australian rowing news and sport notes from Perth discuss team selection, upcoming races, and the London amateur rowing conference. The piece notes dangers of ulcers and indigestion, then touts Bisurated Magnesia as a quick neutraliser of stomach acid and source of relief. It also covers state junior swimmers and notable young athletes across New South Wales and Queensland with brief results.
In 1925 24 new methods were adopted to boost athletic training and preparation, signaling bright prospects for Olympic success. The article notes improved programs and facilities intended to elevate performance on the international stage.
R EB Howell of the Chicago Athletic Association set a world record in the Late Plunge to win the Central AAU Championship in Chicago on February 18. Howell swam 6 laps in 14 seconds, surpassing Guerney of Yale, and showed long distance strength that gives him an edge over rivals. The event may be scrapped from Amateur Athletic Union programs, marking the plunge’s likely end.
The article discusses a sculling challenge between Cribb and Howard on the Richmond River at Woodburn with a £10 stake, noting Cribb's preparation at the Richman Hotel and Howard's training at South Warnambool. It covers expected race timing, past results, and ongoing talk of England’s world championship plans and potential challengers.
Yachting season in Broken and Refuge Bays was cut short as a southerly gale of about 60 mph forced the Easter cruise, involving Royal Prince Alfred Ib, Royal Sydney Squadron, Sydney Amateurs, and Prince Barward Club, to abandon racing. Winners included Frank Albert's Rawhi claiming the overall premiership for the fifth year, with notable performances by Steveos and Aston, as crews faced rough seas and equipment damage.
Victorian rowing scene during the Head of the River week on the Yarra shows the King’s Cup eight under coach E Horehureht, with C J Waldeon filming Melbourne RC. Noted faults include blade timing in crews led by F C Borman, and reshuffles as preparations for the River Derwent race in May continue amid excitement from the south bank spectators.
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