Segrave Trophy Awarded to Gardiner for 186 mph Run
The Segrave Trophy for 1939 was awarded to Major A. T. Gardiner for his 186 mph mean speed on a 1000 cc UG on a road in Germany last November. The award honors landmark transport achievement by a British subject in land or water.
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Joan “Seprave
Honey Seprave
A. T. Gardiner
Germany
George ET. Byston
C. B. Kingsford- Smid
H. J. L. Hinkler
J. A. Morrison
Amy Johnson
Malcolm Campbell
Kenneth Waller
Canton
G. EG
Australian sprinters set world marks in New Zealand tour
The article reports Decima's elite 100 yards form in New Zealand tying the world record twice and planning a six month spell with Jack Metcalfe guidance for broad jumping. Doris Magee criticizes AAU recalls affecting tour costs and outlines hopes for a large Australian women's Olympic relay team in Helsinki.
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Esult
N.Z
Dechia
New Zealand
Doreen Lumley
Decinm
New Zenland
Doreen
Lassie
Sydney
Decima
Doris Magee
A.A.U
Wellington
Australia
Norman
Walker
Wearne
Coleman
Helsinki
Australi
Melsinki
American ice hockey teams may tour Australia this winter
The Amtene Athletic Union of America seeks a touring five California university squads to play in Sydney and Melbourne for seven weeks starting in August. Costs are uncertain but expected to be funded by Sydney and Melbourne financiers. Australia plans a three week lead time for season start with five first grade clubs, including North Sydney.
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Australia
Amtene Athletic Union of America
Australian Ice Hokey Association
Sydney
Melbourne
U.S.A
Lee
North Sydney Clut
Shorter cricket matches and aging players in 1939 London
London dispatch notes cricketers call for two day tests and rest between matches to improve quality. George Hirst marks fifty years with Yorkshire C.C. Don Bradman critiques Test cricket and suggests rule tweaks while speedway and football trends signal a shifting sports landscape.
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Woolley
Res
Frank
George Hirst
Yorkshire
Yorkshire C.C
Wits
Don Bradman
Don
Alan
England
Theta Boteman
Ton
France's Oldest Race Track Opens 1049 Season
Longchamp racecourse in Paris welcomed its first crowd of Parisians as the 1049 racing season opened last Sunday. An horseracing charity body, dating to 23 percent in origin, helped Longchamp under Duc de Momy. The track blends racing with fashion and cosmopolitan society, drawing 700 carriages and 400 riders to the opening ceremony, where racing was delayed an hour.
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Longchamp
Duc de Momy
Australia to Name International Clay Pigeon Team for Commonwealth
Twenty five shooters will be chosen from the Champion of Champions Cup to form the Australian team for the Inter nations match against Great Britain and others in June. The selection emphasizes merit and team contribution over individual reputation, with 100 target team shoots and 60 target rounds per shooter. Commemoration badges are expected for those reaching national selection.
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Australia
Arthur
Bluey
Aubtrelia
England
Man Grosskrenls Vehe
Norwich
Manienent
Rannine
Ight
Airwathos Overseas
Australis
Wikinsonia
Furst
Mombers
Commonwealth
Great Britain
London
International Committee
Guy
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Bluey” Wilkinson
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Grean
Polo
Japan
China
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India
Wih Royal Hamset Regiment
Aldershot
Hussars
1Th Royal Lancers
Ranelagh
Roehampton
Pelinue
Elix Kaspar
Penrith
Poe
Ecurdbe
Seu
ASD Jets
Cule Tin
Ervin Ceblal
Mt LE
Anzac Wight
F. L. Meilraith
DE Luxe
Arma
Ra Ik
France
Athol. Stubbs
N.S.W
IHE
Australian
Erich
Sint
Donald Mackintosh
Fane
Bourke
Phines
ELEY
Wea
SCM
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