07 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
1
The article weighs Winooka at 10 stone 1 pound for the Newmarket 4 Handicap and notes a history of high weights. It cites past performances in Leonard Stakes, Doncaster Handicap, Carrington Stakes, and box and Greening as weight-bearing rivals, detailing the tough task and potential crowd reception if he wins.
Crawford summarizes Australia’s Davis Cup chances praising hard courts and home advantage. The New Zealand squad, led by Andrews Stedman and Malfroy, is respected but not dominating, with France and Germany Italy also in the mix. Doubles likely to decide outcomes as teams gain form, though second singles players’ current form matters.
A Sydney Empire Speedway night saw numerous crashes on a three-quarter mile loop. Riders Parke man and Lovells were injured near the fence after mishaps on a dry track bend named in reports. Officials warned surface patches may need treatment on future events due to faster speeds and hazardous tension.
The Pacific Flight venture by Smithy faced heavy debts and underwhelming returns. About £6000 was involved with Sir Macpherson Roberts contributing £2500, leaving Smithy over £200 in the red after a Sydney layover. He describes risks taken and disappointing tour prospects due to Christmas holidays and poor advance sales. Further, offers for the plane fell short of expectations, prompting requests for more time while awaiting a better price. The damaged cowling is linked to Wackett and the aluminium firm. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24.
Vic torian won the second Centenary and Interstate contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last Saturday. The series, begun after talks between Victorian and New South Wales Amateur Athletic Associations, aims to test progress every two years. The result shows mixed trends in form, with some events stronger and others slipping since two years earlier, including performers like Jick Metcalfe of Sydney.
John Burrell, who stroked Mosman to victory in the N S W champion races on the Nepean River, has had a meteoric first senior season. A Shore product, he stroked the school eight in 1933 and 1934, joined Mosman this season, and after maiden race success is set to assume the stroke seat in the NSW King’s Cup crew for the Australian classic.
The empire track hosts the first official rubber between Australia and England. Parkinson and Lewis debated fitness as Cass and Van Prog miss selection. England eye a probable win with Wilkinson Grovalrentz Stevenson and Langton high scorers led by Groaskreutz 24 and Stevenson 21.
Two Americans Ted Morgan and Willard Brown battled fiercely in a Sydney Stadium bout on Monday night. Morgan earned cheers for a strong inside game while Brown fought through a swollen hand and a pre fight dispute as the crowd jeered the verdict. Brown pressed the pace, but Morgan edged ahead, the outcome unclear as fans anticipated more rounds before the page continued.
In Sydney a new captain emerges from Ebeling, a figure echoing greats like Trott and Armstrong. The piece argues leadership is a craft of teamwork, sensing batsmen’s strokes, and guiding bowlers to collective attack, with Ebeling showing a modern yet classical approach.
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