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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
8
The article explores how ankle flexion and heel movement contribute to pedaling efficiency. It cites experiments, mentions instructors and riders, and notes debates over whether ankle motion accelerates or hinders speed and control in racing. It highlights the debate within the Cyclists Corps about training methods and safety implications.
Alfred Goullet, famed Australian cyclist, dominates Garden events, winning multiple prizes since 1908. The article highlights his peak form, strong team with Joe Fogler, and near-record feats amid Garden arena rivalries and amateur circuits.
Brisbane Monday summary of the Ladies Amateur swimming and track program noting Miss F Durack and Miss Wylie among top performers. Queenslanders advance in team events, with emphasis on endurance and sprint results, and mention of futures prospects for younger athletes amid shifting weather and venue conditions.
A long fragmented account describes revived amateur cycling and swimming efforts in Australia and New Zealand. Key figures include J. id Cease, Heuriam, and Dick Cant fen Swincing Pool who push for a unified governing body. Talks touch on forming regional clubs in Melbourne suburbs and potential national championships with young talents like a eleven year old swimmer drawing attention.
SUS, the North Sydney District Swimming Club secretary, discusses a junior swimmer possibly matching De See's 200 yard time of 2 minutes 29 seconds. The juniors' 200 yards handicap event drew strong entries with Tibby Maahan winning a 14 year old race. Observer notes timing and Falonhoe day conditions, highlighting Fraser's time and the challenge of comparing back-markers.
A fragmented report covers junior swimming races, noting that the top three in most events were juniors. It mentions Ms Carrell and Miss G Brith from Metropolitan Club, and Mr Griffiths's long association with the Metropolitan Club. It references The Referee editor Mealy and pending inquiries about medals and carnival outcomes.
Melbourne clubs competed in a 100 yard relay at St Kellda Baths over the weekend with two dead heats and a Beau-heat between L Phillips Morgan and C Pau. A Bennett led efforts in a 4 300 yard handicap while Hooys and Footscray clubs pursued the championships with events in February and March.
A garbled fragment from Baily's Magazine discusses horse breeding, racing, and cultural notes during postwar years. It mentions Al TF Dale, T. Clare Shaw MD, and topics like the Deemernurabel theme, livestock and stud pages, and a curious column on psychological medicine, with references to wartime disruption and social matters.
The report recounts Corlis Curtis and the Wanderers club promoting a 20 mile race at Surbiton Recoraring Ground on August 18 1880 with fierce pacing by Kneemakers and Falconer in a key distance event. Curtis wins in 70 minutes and 11 seconds setting a record ahead of rivals while a spill disrupts later attempts. The piece traces Corlis Curtis career from early amateur triumphs to a notable 20 mile ride and notes his subsequent travels and legacy in cycling history.
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