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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
12
Melbourne racing notes show Sverre claiming the novice handicap at Mentone while favorites falter. Widespread reports highlight Pascoe and Arvalolia dominating earlier events, with detailed results across Meonne Valley meets and upcoming Moonee Valley fixtures.
A jumble of racing names and events from Melbourne and surrounds. Mentions W. Fieds, W. Blarey, Debonair, Caulfield and Flemington, future meetings, owners, trainers, jockeys and horses like Savoir d Or and Pend. References to notable figures Thos. Delaney, Haney, and Phil. Rest, with talk of transfers, pricking up interest in steeplechase and Toorak Handiay.
A fragmented Melbourne racing page recounts Digby the two year old being destroyed after breaking, plus notes on Admiral Collingwood schooling over hurdles at Plewisgtan. It lists race entries and scratches at Moonee Valley and Flemington, including Evelyn Hatan, Pisse, Lapis Laauli, and Mentone winner owner Mr G Roth. Amatal visits from America and Trugpenny featured, with trainer W Burke in charge at Flemington.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Basar and diapers with unclear names. The readable parts suggest a local business note or sale item but lack concrete details or dates.
The report details local horse racing at Newcastle with mentions of riders, horses, trainers, and field conditions. Notable items include Lily Rose’s performance, Count Racinen’s ousting, and Crank B. and Garelia born Roe’s results. The piece notes new arrivals from Maitland and Tamworth, trainer movements, and upcoming Newcastle J C meets with horses in training across various ages.
Selections list candidly names horses in third class and principal races at Gawler including Wandicep and Cloud Lad in hurdle and handicap events. Other entries hint at Pint Race and Anowto with unclear spellings.
A garbled cricket report notes Sheppard scoring 39, Rumell 18, Rad 35 overnight, Hutcheon bowled for 18, Kern 5, and Midwood details. It mentions Willoughby at Brookvale, Sensing 112 in four overs, and a tragedy as Midwood collapsed after being electrocuted. a doctor pronounced him dead.
The report covers bowling events with weather delays, fundraising appeals for disabled soldiers, and injections of interest from officials and clubs. It notes the Carnival in Adelaide with final selections for the South Australian team and a demanding schedule from December to January including interstate matches and 130 nominations for the championships.
The report lists afternoon sessions on December 20 76 29 and 2 and January 2 with team members and drills. Names such as Victoria Dricey and Parbe Wifimember appear, along with several practice events and locations referenced in terse form.
A fragmented report notes a meeting or gathering described as alarming or frightening. The text mentions Ender, sons, and native groups with scattered phrases implying danger or threat. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The notice reports the Tattersall's Sweep Consultation results for the No. 1 event with a 100,000 stake, dated December 10, 1921, noting a finish and prize details. It lists numerous horse names, breeders, and owners tied to a dense racing market page, with scattered figures and measurements across the long OCR fragment.
The Cleveland boxing episode centers on a disputed decision between Downey and Wilson, with refereeing protests and a New Jersey Boxing Commission review. After a disputed count and protest, the bout ends with controversy as to who held the title, predictions for a rematch fade into debate. Authorities order escrow and potential civil action while fans and figures like Ricard Heinel weigh in on the fairness of the outcome.
The text describes a flamboyant, gendered golf figure making a comeback in England after months touring America. It mentions Mina Leitch, Jim Barnes, Cecil Leitch, and Les, with references to matches, records, and high stakes in a disordered account of events and personalities from the golf world.
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