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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
15
Historical notes discuss Jess Willard and Jory Witlant amid rural Kansas tensions. The fragment mentions Willard’s size, a 20-year-old reference, and a possible link to Topeka figures, with public debate on who wields influence. The text hints at a Dewspaper decision and McCarty speculation regarding Willard’s career trajectory.
The fragmentary piece discusses weights and a proposed prize linked to a competition in England. It references an entrant named Wolters and mentions inducements and the worth of a prize in the context of a trial. The readable text is inconsistent and partially garbled.
The article reports May bill victory in a local Burbi contest amid crowded turnout and late-night counting. Officials from the county board, including Judge Thomas and Sheriff Hunter, commented on the outcome and its implications for the upcoming term.
Read as a fragmentary schedule note for Wednesday night events at the stadium with names and terms partially garbled. It mentions Gowen and Kand, a second bowl, and various unclear acts or participants across a long billed program.
Local report covers the Congral division’s ongoing unbeaten run as they edge closer to top honors. It notes Key players like George and Erromatta contributing, with late-season gusto and hopes for a surprise comeback. The piece mentions matches against Chatswood and other teams, detailing reoccurring strong form and upcoming fixtures.
Fragmented OCR reveals mentions of a dolphin theme, swimming events, and relay team plans. It references teams, venues, and a championship context with scattered names and locations, but the text is heavily garbled and many details are unreadable.
Longworth dominated the event at Hokart meet on February 16. He and Smith led a field including Springwelt, Laneworth, and Wally amid intense pacing for 400 yards and the final sprint, with Longworth winning by about three yards as the crowd noted his new go.
The chaotic report covers a league carnival in Sydney with a boxing themed show featuring Gladysooper Fate and Mian Tate among others. Judges Minsky Mongwr and Tate select Vernal wattataction, while the Sailors League presents divers and mile run results and a later team championship decided by votes between five clubs including Waverley and Mosman.
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