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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
8
Fragmented OCR recounts doubles and singles play featuring Binoges and O Hara Wood in mixed form, with Queensland and New South Wales events. It notes captains, partner changes, and match outcomes as Melbournes pennant and related contests unfold amid tense competition.
The article discusses the Victorian Lawn Tennis Association plans in Melbourne for November events and a proposed state championship, alongside reports on American players at Queen's Club and Wimbledon. It highlights notable performances by Williams, Garland, Ritchie, Johnston, and Tilden, with prospects for Australian players and debenture funding for a new home ground.
A recent British Davis Cup letter to the secretary questions including Lycett in the team. The writer argues Lycett should not play and urges seeking guidance from the Australian Lawn Tennis Association to determine the proper spirit and representation for Britain.
Coverage of New South Wales golf events during Country Week with August matches, state qualifying rounds, and championship discussions. Details include various handicap events, the Australian Medal, and notable players such as Tolley Gardner and Wethered, plus remarks on the Royal and Ancient Club rules committee and USGA deliberations.
Unreadable OCR fragment mentions sore throat and snow and a Baker's giniment. It references a date near August and a location at Chainstay with a price noted per hour, but the text is garbled and unreadable.
Fragmentary listing from Brisbane dealer Soloman offering for sale the unbeaten Australian 18 foot champion. Includes garbled names and titles such as THE CHAMPIONS CHOICE and THE SILVERTOWN MURDER CO, making specifics uncertain.
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