Record of the 1920s American Outdoor Swimming season
A fragmented report celebrates American Outdoor Swimming’s most successful season, highlighting standout athletes from Los Angeles and the United States team. It notes Hawaiian authority Duke Kahanamoku and other swimmers competing in outdoor events, with references to venues, world records, and the Hawaii voyage. The piece surveys performances, training methods, and notable figures like Clarence Lane and George Cunha while recalling open water challenges and national outdoor championships.
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American Watermens
Iunuiatin
Uae
Chaniaivesh
Honolua
United States
Clarence Lane
George Cunha
Mily Tanine Dort
Indiarsearon
Ross
Olympic Club
San Franciea
Nereahter
Santor Goodman
Serveibay
Lisa
Len
Sailing meet results at Sydney show strong performances
The report details a crowded Sydney regatta with numerous crews and swimmers like Mavis, Boronia, Sunny South, and Vision competing across heats. Key outcomes include notable wins by Mavis and Vision, with tight finishes and a focus on the second place by Mayans. The event concludes amid lively crowds and rising excitement for upcoming races.
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Leraig
Rosie
Sydney
Roel
Métigny
Carrbettiers
Marlin
Marrivaton
Ani TeueesViniom
Ponk
Sini Siee
Vane Thompson
Boronia 1
Revie Ginal
Holmes
Olid
Mpatione
Mavin
Timin
Roxana
EC Dameniyy
Mogeuy Kinger
Dan
Scohe
Pal Merny
Isegerntine
Mogenla
Savin Ringet
Donnelly
Ondy
Ant
Mactan Njeloq
Deen
Sunny South
Ealing Arly Ash
Nua
Lunjy
Beadhaiby
Weleioe
Tuwanda Meadiey
Rive Sleinen
Hilt Ethel
Woden Raetta
Tite
Belgenen
Bouin
Moya
Ronson Tvr
Ayden
Theo Wall
Sewueiha
Sorkeu
Laser
Evel
Ed Tonin Steee
Movant
Sunny Souk
Golding
Borawia
AU e'Mavin
Merlin
Swavtias
Share Reweitd
Ewig
Cert Howe
Mayaho
Bulay
Biel
Phun
Kosta
Advan
Ater
Lng
Jando Sota
Robison
Pone Fund
Fanny Durack Wins Women’s 100yds Swim Title Again
In Melbourne action a strong field saw Fanny Durack triumph in the women’s 100 yard breaststroke event with Mina Wylie close behind. Durack outpaced Wylie by a narrow margin as competitors from Geelong and Melbourne vied for high placings amid lively crowd activity and a brisk sea breeze.
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Fanny Durack
Mina Wylie
Sportmen's Recruiting Committee Formed in Sydney
A chaotic OCR fragment details a sportmen recruiting effort in Sydney with names, organizations, and scattered affiliations. The text mentions various groups and individuals, including clubs and committees, with unclear roles, mixed in a long garbled passage. The piece references meetings, proposals, and potential actions by multiple parties in sport recruitment.
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Sportmen’s
Sydney
Sydney Grammar School cricket triumph in 1916 17
Sydney Grammar School secures the N.8.W. Great Public Schools Premiership for 1916-17 with players including Tack Row Solymond Kenta FH hua and Swain L. Dickson. notable performances feature 23 minutes 27 seconds and a 27 second quarter in a record run as Goodman wins. The season highlights cover state skiff championships, sailing events, and club power shifts following new legislation on club funds and race meeting control.
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Sydney Grammar School
W. Great Public Schools
TM. Solymond
Kenta
Hua
Alk
Swain
Dickson
I. Menhenrick
Middle
Wing
K. Jo Hayiond
Mousing
MB. Heeunein
S. Alton
F. Gostolow
Tix Munro
New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association Meeting Report
Report from the initial meeting outlines junior merit certificates and achievements by swimmers from Auckland Hamilton Hastings and other stations. Names include Nora Noonan Kathleen Noona Merle Symonds Kitty Thompart and Matthew Sapersaes who competed in distances from 100 to 3780 yards.
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Cauteruuyy
OH UK
Z Ealand Amateur Swiming Association
Erany
Duminiatie
Jubilee Institute For Vie
Aucklana- Nora Noonan
Hamilton
Low ‘Swain
Kathleen Noona
Kenneth Broken Whire
Harry Goss
Herbert Chord
Claude Muay
New Plymouth Bays
Wanquill Tuy College
Merle Symonds
Kitty Thompacrt
Hastings
Schoo
Mas Boles
Maret Hyune School
Marien Rats
Oka Nahe
Gallant Swimmer Soldier Promoted Amid War Wounds
At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association Council in Nowa, Mr. J Rowler announced Major B C Freybury’s promotion to lieutenant colonel. Lt Col Freyburg, wounded, was praised as a brave, diligent officer, and a letter of congratulations to his Wellington parents was approved.
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New Zealand
J . Rowler
B.C. Freybury
Tainan
Preyburg
Howler
Bowler
Freyburg
Wellington
Nant
FISHING NEWS AND TASMANIA PARK PROPOSAL
MrT Grene visits Adelaide to discuss oyster production and water quality in Sydney waters. Kingfish have invaded Fremantle inner harbour with thousands of fish. anglers report heavy catches and high earnings. Tasmanian government establishes 27 000 acres in Derwent Valley for a National Park near Hobart, attracting summer visitors and rainbow trout in Lake Fenton after three years of stocking.
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Grene
Nsw
Sunshine
Sydney
S.A
Wen
Blundell
Mendelh
Imme
Randal
Quater
Feerantle
Wenern Mall
Meir
Fremantle
Maledurah
Coventry Keel
Wheeen
Bib
Tasmania
Derwent
Hobart
Honal Park
Klefa
Fenton
Mount Meld
Australians Take Wheel Honors at Newark Velodrome
The event at Newark Velodrome saw Hob Spears and Reggie McNamara leading a strong Australian team to victory in the one mile races. Alfred Gouilet placed second and Alfred Grenda third as the crowd cheered the invincible duo and the American chasers.
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Hob Spears
Reggie McNamara
Feria
Newark
Anges Imal Aoets
Ettents
Alfred Gouilet
Awtod
Grenda
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New York
A.C Watdie
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Ivan Sweient
Rivne
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Thine Ae
Chicago
Herman Baublsy
Lowe
Solna An Hoink
Prac
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Tances Dubia
AMHHL
Dati
Fevaelt
Downe
Charles Lisrboruwy
Philalesphlay
Mery Sullivan
Lelwell
Chesapeake Way
Delaware River
Sullivan
Tedlord
Anne Src
J. Sullivan
Ot. Ignatius College
Sydney University
Vision
Sorinthian
Beaurepaire and
Longworth
England
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Aquarians
Bute
Ken Chambers
Misa Fanny Duryh
Byw Bey
Mina
Mies Wylie
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Syonlel
Fanny Derack
Ser
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Wingara
Bittinin
Montarrse Bay
Alnone
Mt C
Trermmamy
Kielbasa Ceconny
Geelong
Ace
Jameary
Williamtown
Seymour Church
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
France
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Perth Dinehy
Swas
Wee Boas
Stovers
Yuri
Nate
Amy Oad
Wusey
Osella
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Ledea
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Sean
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Goodman
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Merlin &4
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Mount's Bay
Chi
Traito
Medina
Jurue
Gspivevey
Prank Chrisie
Brother
Royal Perth
Ache Tan
St Kids
St Kilda
Mualer
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Ami Bose Gu
Javenilea and Endurance Swimmin
Australia
Senate
Royal Divine Corps
Hs CO Aay
Herat
Wekchaca
Ena Ate
N.cas.a
Saretenes
Pysale
Fara
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