Veterans fund benefit as ex internationals play cricket and billiards
Old internationals gathered for a War Veterans Fund appeal among cricketers and ALF players. Clemfa 62 led aging stars while Clarrie Pellew starred for ALF in a 101 run innings. Colts beat Veterans 196 in a charity day marked by memories and good sport.
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Wiey
Golling
Jenn
Clem
A.lf
Clarrie Pellew
Jack Gregory
Chariie Melloway
Elemon
Herbert Cellins
Johnie Taylor
Ming
Jock Murray
Eric Bull
Tittle Clarrie Grimmett
Charles Winning
Alan
V C A Patron Recommendation for Dr Ramey Muller
V C A patron recommendation urges Dr Ramey Muller to succeed the late Mr H Bean as patron. The draft praises a genteel and fit choice, highlighting transition and perseverance as key traits.
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V.C.A
Ramey Muller
I H. Bean
Roger Hartigan's Touring Team Sets Easter Schedule
Roger Hartigan's touring team prepares for Easter jet to Brisbane on April 7 to play St. George and the South West in Queensland. They finish at Rona on April 23 and reach Brisbane the next day after a 1400 mile, ten-match trek. This is the ninth tour by Mr Hartigan, the first since 122.
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Roger Hartigan
Brisbane
St. George
South West
Queensland
Rona
Tile
Mr. Hartigan
Paddington Club charity match at Hampden Park ends with fireworks
Paddington defeats Combined team 221 by 322 amid a charity event at Hampden Park. RK Jumen bendlaz Uie ist top scoring for Paddington with 07 and Gillmore claimed 3-4. The Combined side reached 322 with Hill 78 and Price 9 including six sixes. Afternoon totals near 567 tones. OBRIEN dies after recent operation. Auckland cricket figures W Scott, W Wallace, Vivian noted in report.
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Paddington
Hampden Park
Jumen Bendlaz Uie Ist
Gillmore
R. Hill
C. Rolomon
Price
Five selectors for New South Wales debut next season
Five selectors will replace the previous trio in New South Wales next season. Proposed by A Starey and McAfillan, the plan responds to more clubs and busier Sydney schedules. Co opción of a captain for interstate selections is suggested to further refine picks.
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New South Wales
A. Starey
McAfillan
Globe
Sydney
W. Gregory
BM A. Noble
Hward-hitting Centuries In Succession
Hward-hitting centuries in succession mark a standout cricket spell by J Boys. He top-scored 316 not out for 361 against Richlands with 14 sixes and 13 fours, added 126 against Redbank with sixes, and 205 not out in a 812 run stand for two wickets. The feat showcases prolific B class county batting prowess.
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J. Boys
Richlands
Redbank
Agsinet Wowagin
Jezsop
National Games in doubt as clashes crop up
Queensland amateurs revolt over National Games amid funding worries. Victorian and New South Wales bodies refuse to send teams, preferring Australian championships in Perth and Melbourne for Olympic selection. Cycling backs combining events while swimmers favor Sydney for trials. boxing and wrestling see earlier standalone schedules.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Seensland
Queensland
Rifle Shooting Comfort and Recoil Control Principles
The guide describes rifle recoil as a steady backward thrust felt with the body and rifle moving as a single unit. It stresses keeping elbows fixed, shoulders braced, and minimal movement to avoid jumping or slipping. It covers arch dynamics, knee and hip placement, and the impact of bedding on sound and accuracy.
Queensland Cross Country Team Sets Busy Season
Queensland cross country prepares for a packed season with the Preparatory Programme and a 3 mile pack run opening the season on a Saturday, aiming to field a strong team for the Australian title in Hobart in August.
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Queensland
Hobart
Stawell Gift Contests Highlighted by Sprague Narrow Loss
Ressixe from nine yards matched Stawell mark as Len Sprague reached the final at Benugo then lost a yard for breaking. Sprague failed to close the gap on Al Khita footballer Jack Kelly 190 yards and BD W Words Redfern in a tight finish. Folly won by inches with Woods close behind Sprague. Maple, a former Queenslander then a Guildford Vic miner, won both the Gift and the 75 yards sprint at Warrackabeal last Saturday, defeating Sprague in each event.
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Stawell
Len Sprague
Benugo
Spragua
Khita
Jack Kelly
Words Redfern
Folly
Woods
Sprague
W. B. Maple
Guildford Vic
Warrackabeal
American team to compete in Australian athletic meetings
The Victorian Amateur Athletic Association plans to invite American amateurs to a series of sport meetings during the celebrations in 2921. It will inform the Australian Amateur Athletic Union that it will not send a team to the National Games in Brisbane 1940, instead funding 12 athletes to the Australian championships in Perth. Melbourne athletic circles react to the return of professional footrunning at White City after a suspension.
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Perth
A.A.B. and
W. Union
Brisbane
Melbourne
Victorian Amateur Athletic Agaoclation
Athietic
Ulan
White City
Stubbs Struck Tough Going In Walk Title Race
Stubbs faced harsh conditions at Rushcutters Bay as rain-sodden track limited his 10 000 metres NSW championship effort. He clocked 49 minutes amid a soft surface, just outside the NSW record for 500 metres, and anticipates faster times on firmer tracks. An interstate Olympic test for walkers over 10 000 metres is set for August 19 at Rushcutters Bay as Stubbs adjusts training to boost pace in the second half.
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Thol Stubbs
Stubbs
N.S.W
G. F. Parker
Helsinki
Rushentter’s Bay
Billiards Tour Sparks Interest Ahead of Dominion Rally
Albert Cohen, Wellington Amateur Billiards chief, tours Sydney controllers during lunch hour 51 up games at the Travellers Club. He predicts top amateurs forming ship to ship to Auckland and Dominion cueists may meet in Test matches during the Centenary celebrations.
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Commercial ‘Travellers’ Club
Sydney
Albert Gohen
Wellington
Holdsworth
Auckland
B.E.W
Wil Cron
Albert Cohen
Dominion
Je Ia
Teasers For Cueists Teasers For Cueists
Teasers present billiards and snooker questions with scoring rules and foul penalties. The article notes two example problems and promises answers next week while encouraging readers to test their knowledge.
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