The Grim Invite To Black by the VIGILANCE COMMITTEE
TAURUS recounts a world tour promoting films tied to Teramy Burns and Sack Johns. He details huge purses, promotions in Victoria and London, and reactions from audiences and officials, noting widespread international interest and a controversial reception among Black viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Burns Movies Vigilance Committee
Teramy Burns
Johns
de McIntosh
Beality
United Blazer
Wan Hanoring
Pisures
India
Mesicn
Tename
Amerie Fence
Germany
Russia
Africa
Hem
Armand
Eneivod
America
Aifers
Victoria
Greatest all round athlete Knox eyed for Olympiad talks
A long letter from Canada discusses Knox as the world’s greatest all round athlete and a potential Olympic contender. It cites his versatility in weight, jumps, pole vault, wrestling and boxing, and argues he could outshine Thorpe and others in a modern decathlon style contest. The writer notes Knox’s training near Ontario and his influence on athletics discussions in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Meret
Canaslan
Garaen
Donati Dinnie
Nani
Jase
Conantry
Caledonte
Fea
Ion
Derald Binnie
Aleul
Nail
Batore Kade
Enelend
Knox
Kowst
Knoie Ob
Agnestandard
Hue
Shan
Aid
Basta
Zify
Steweed Thorpe
bin Ier
Abe Allerowid Chanpon
Great Britain
Abd
America
Hem Alvo
Stockholm
Canal
Mielumpire
Morinier
Ontario
Burriers
Death of Major Coan Sood and Sydney football link
A fragmented reminiscence from Wellington about Major Coan Sood, his service in France, and ties to the Sydney football team in 1908. The piece recalls a secretary at Modney University, praise for Sood’s merits, and notes on the Sydney tour and late 1960s reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hea O'Lerry
Wellington
France
Beye
Zedkind
Universin
Rome
Wellacton
Bydney
Uivert
Durie
Sydney
Tay' Yan
Fey
Frank
Chen
Shent
Aeroneme
Bydnew
New Zee
Bie Promutners
Busi
Machods
Theet
Totalisator Machine Brings Instant Bets To Races
A new mechanical totalisator promises faster, error free betting by recording bets instantly. It eliminates manual tallying, prevents tampering, and shows real time investments on indicator boards, replacing older marble and hand methods. The system uses lever operated tickets, synchronized windows, and automatic total displays, reducing delays and suspicion during race days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Ray
Imane
Omarac
New Zealand
Bovatart
Auckland
Javed
Hove
Humana Handy
Raceyacre
Sacentaria
Lave Generaliv
Olympic hopes and Belgian bravery in troubled times
A fragmented, historical-sounding note discusses Olympic prospects for Howard Crocker and China’s bid, noting North summering, preparation steps, and delays in athlete selection. The writer praises Belgian bravery and laments the athletic standards of the era while offering encouragement and respectful admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard + Brocker
Hie
WMCA
Salled
Shina
Crocker
China
Olympic Games and postwar hopes amid shifting sports era
Fragmented report reflects wartime disruption and renewed Olympic interest. It notes long gaps since earlier Games, calls for peace and national rebuilding, mentions golf championship results, and references figures from South Africa and Brookline with vague dates amid a broad, uncertain sports panorama.
Fragmented historical notice with unclear names and events
An unreadable OCR fragment lists several names and roles, mentioning Walter Knox and others in a ceremonial or religious context. The garbled text lacks coherent events, dates, or locations, rendering precise summary difficult.
Australian women tour to visit America proposed by McIntosh
An article discusses plans for an Australian women swimmers tour of the United States and Canada. It outlines possible management by New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association, suggests routes through Chicago and New York, and notes financial coverage of travel and expenses. Key figures mentioned include M. Coan and Hugh B. Minin, with talks of venues such as the Wales Ladies Amateur Swimming Association and University Scouts aiding organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
IBM
United
Galveston
United Kingdom
Lesa
Herlaon
Australia
Coca News
Soviemnerevo Amerea
Uniack
Sthevoers
New’ South Wales
McIntosh
Mra Chambers SN
Tam
Hugh B. Minin
Mites Fan Raga
Ming Weries
Melth
New South Wates Taadies’ Amateur Swimming Association
Niga
Sommers
Butte
Arcange
Mirpcatton
Anaecan
Reece
Saul
Tinearium
Ruil Ible
Annie del Lishe
Benner
Iirmeapalie Vily
Chicago
Gubse
New York
Lilly Sunps
Adil van
Weising
Brookiys
Beaton
Austrauan Ely
Dorsi Nijowy
Wilfeteak Paisy
Staten
Monty Neely
Dereevills
Dil Desisca
Wales
MB. McIntosi
Oppmer Asinine
Opdken
Jo Ty
Tyre Linacre
Vastl
Australie
Chambery
Rives
Kauanamory
Ana
Banabuys
Smalluamsck
Stonniui
Kefpauamaky
Austrasian
Chartuni
Anerley
Hense
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R. Hugh D. McIntosh
Taurus
Ceylon
Wien
Ewolannd
England
Ciharng Crom
JHE
Eran Ratleay
Shallon
Loman
Ine
Chading
Wee W. Wille
Segsatay
Boorane Ligan
Dolly
Bern
London
Wan
Staten of Allelies
Lendon
N.S
Moe
Kiane Erungen
W. A. Brady
Wong
Galeries
Mit Jommuon
Air Marley
Tention 9
Johmann
Barre
St Am
Grmerbellee
Morro
Eatreran
Cuba
R Ccombes
Hyox
Ng! Hani, Anne
Olympic Anmairs
Olymair Maire
Terumo
Havana
Larwat
University of Haven
Mie
Pierre de Coubertin
Europe
Kevan Ab
Asuitanse
Acre
Frank Chen
Sydney Man
Vege
Rauiada
Sireha
Andy
Dvel
Wininn
We AL Brady
Frank Coen
John Hughes
Sme
Rane
Ike
Malet
Goen
Tor
Aiavtie
ST. Mary's
Ives
Sir Mary's Cai
Kelty
Vie Daventor
Sydney Moan
Ay Julies
Culwullae Bhambers
Castereagh-otters
Prand
Messrs. von Winhang
Fee
Aegna
Featine
Animul
Sores
Swediely Athletic
Serivh
Riss
Solty Duryea
Miller
Receniy
Queensland
Queensland Amateur Boxing Association
Frank Tiny
Werner Chamion
Heeler Stuy
Tyaner
Jode Hammond Fomor Chaimpion
Aliette Bammoma
Ablddten
Quensin
P. Poitner
South Ahare
Howson
Wenvall MB Roliray Golf Avanebarian
USA
Sai
Sona Aya
Geovelanuy Bigiopy
Brooklewng
Aina
Sane
Sam Vinal
Joy Pichop
Gavin
Walter Knox
Sided
Wwe
Anane Worsags Power
Phelan
Macher
Joynagn
Taher
Alphonsus Coen
Corother
Dad
WT. Corbett
Ulu
Carian
Otto
van Morough
Coan
Aveunaiop Kelly
Rupler Eitten
Etange
Maud
Riverview
Eveaned
Coon
M. Coan
Yars
Thrfas
Coen
Livmore
Bernart Com
Sagnay Gaivealy
Alster
Trainay
Mlae Flaherty
Thisthione
Magee J
Mieka
Anna
Jenna May
Vinggul McCoutey
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