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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
3
The 11th A B C carnival concluded with mixed results as Jupiter stirred chaos leading to forfeits and reversals. Historians will note the weathered performers who adapted on villa lawns and windy fields, recognizing those who mastered conditions and prevailed.
ES Garnett says Australians will play the game as in Australia when visiting South Africa, criticizing some practices. He asserts Australian play remains disciplined with strict rules and no improvised wandering. He adds Australians won’t embarrass when visiting L A, as nothing in their code invites exception.
Rafferty ruled the moos at Waverley as Ure Em pire Games bowls section hosted Adattalians and visitors. Australians and South Africans clashed in playful exchanges amid lively banter and carnival atmosphere. The report praises greens, entertainment, and cross‑national camaraderie despite forfeits and uneven results.
Monday results from the Empire Games opening day on the Waverley greens list fives and pairs across fours, pats, shat tered ribs, and singles. Australia leads in fours and doubles with South Africa and England strong in second rounds. Notable names include Murray MacNeill and Kinder for Australis and Livingstone and Low for New Zealand and Australia respectively.
Walter Marsh praised his rivals Murray Bichelli and Kinder colors while I told Whily he was not in the race. The scene mentions five in the fist and a Ravereft of stopitis, signaling a chaotic moment in the event.
Notes from The Referee express gratitude for a clearer take on the Sydney carnival as a reader from Queensland laments the lack of depth. The brief item hints at bowling references and commentators, suggesting a sparse sports column fragment.
A Sydney journalist mocked his own boredom by promising to “stand it no longer” and retreated to fresh fields. The remarks targeted Bill Kay and his handling of positions against the Afrikans as 1D Maconnell proved a strong driver. The Parra matta four looked solid as a neat quad in frosty morning conditions, while Garnett Harvey Adamson Appleford faced a tough Newcastle rink despite a potential squeeze in the last ends. Len Johnston’s move could have shifted Kitty’s placement, leaving BAC with a tainted wrap.
Report of a chaotic fortnight of bowls with high winds and heavy rain shaping results. Notable performances include El O Grady Fewings pair and Dumas led Victorian four, while South Africa and Britain Isles sent strong squads. Livingstone and Lennox figures feature amid weather disruptions and surprising upsets in singles and fours.
W Ley of Brighton defeated Melbourne's F Jeffrey 21 18 to capture the State singles tennis title at the Victorian championship final.
The report commends Frank Livingstone for outstanding play through semi final and final rounds despite tough weather and hostile conditions. It notes Livingstone’s strength, adaptation, and winning style, marking him a worthy opponent to New Zealand champions while acknowledging others’ frustrations and efforts.
New Zealand won the fours title after a tight finish with Australia shaping the outcome. Canada upset the Aussies as New Zealand and South Africa pursued medals, while Harvey led individual efforts but Australia overall underperformed with few strong singles or pairs results.
The report notes Swan defeat in the singles after a strong swim and mentions fluctuating fortunes in bowls. A bowler complains of ups and downs in the singles championships and cites a bye forfeit and a walkover advancing them to the fourth round.
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