Referee Ferry Controversy Over Finish Declares Dunn Won
In a tense finish at Olympic Park the judges ruled Dunn first over Best in a 266 yard sprint. Spectators including Ted Best and Tim Dunn dispute the outcome though six judges upheld the decision. Officials say the timing and wind conditions prevented a record.
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Jada
Ted Best
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Tim Dunn
Ted
Australian runners eye Olympic berth in Sydney previews
Australian track notes highlight Miller and Dickenson chasing a spot on the Olympic team as Rowley Butera prepares to return and St George Club schedules a first long distance run on April. The Gleeson family from Marrickville shows strong sprint and distance talent with Terry and Jim noted for rising times, while Athol Stubbs targets the world mile walk record at the Sydney Show Ground. NSW AAA coaching plans for 1940 Olympic hopefuls unfold with a new development program, fees and attendance goals, and a NZ tour by Sydney athletes precedes Olympic efforts.
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Australia
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Basil Hee
WNTER
Sydney
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Roley
Beason
Ant
St. George Club
Jta
Gleason
Wyomess Street
Marrickville
Australis
Mr. Gleeson
Terry
Dora
Jim
Gleeson
Athol Stubbs
Sydney Show Ground
Athol
New Zealand
Sydney High Eights Train Ahead of Head of the River Race
Sydney High School prepares its Head of the River eight with two months of solid training after losing K. Colaman. The squad at Drummoyne boathouse faces uneven form but shows potential with last year’s A‑ranks and mixed crews from St. Joseph’s and Sydney Grammar.
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Jatob
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K. Baret
E. Longley
L. Poley
Chaseling
Strate
Ai. Michelis Foonch
Drummoyne
High
St. Joseph's
L. Rowe
Maguire
Haing
Best's Great 440 Talent Turns to Quarter Miles
Victorian sprint champion Best’s Great 440 talent is expected to shift focus to quarter miles after a striking 48.78 win in the Victoria Championships last Saturday. Trainer Gost cautions not to disrupt sprint training while the young champion shows potential for Australian greatness with further improvement next season.
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Seramuely
Australia
Vicetoria
Oath
Gost
Chmpion
Oon
Doubt Cast On Davis Cup Stars Over Footfaults
The author warns Australia must curb Bromwich and Quist overuse and footfault issues before the Davis Cup tour. Mexico remains a risky venue prospect, with past health tolls from travel and climate. Call for sharp council action, targeted rest, and venue decisions to protect players and chances.
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Mexico
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America
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Honda
Foottank Judes
Budge Named Best Athlete in AP Poll for 1938
Budge repeated as the top athlete in the Associated Press annual poll with 26 of 63 votes. The Innky Californian tennis star, who won the Australian French British and American titles in one year before turning pro, edged Henry Armstrong in a tight race.
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N S W Police Carnival Highlights at Showground and Sports Ground
NSW police carnival set for February 25 at the showground from 10 am to 6 40 pm featuring 1000 performers in a changing of the guard themed display. A later night carnival March 4 at the sports ground with Empire Speedways includes the Wooden Soldier Squad and 120 Australian female gymnasts, wireless aided dogs and motor cycle stunts. Notable athletes from the NSW Amateur Athletic Association will compete including Athol Skubba and Joyes Walker among others. The event marks a historic first performance in Australia of several displays.
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Eileen Wearne
Jean Coleman
Billy Cartwright
Ted Winter
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Don Cook
Adrian Button
Len Graham
Fred Popplewell
Rred Burdekin
George Golding
Ferry Gleaun
Max Whidden
Cat Richards
Jim Gleeson
Death of Charles Y Merchant noted runner aged 75 in Sydney
Charles Y Merchant, a noted old professional runner and all round athlete, died at Haberfield Sydney aged 75 and was buried at Waveriay. He won several Carrington Handicaps in the boom days and contributed to athletic columns of The Referes. Charlie Merchant was a natural athlete and a useful footballer. Old comrades attended the funeral.
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Botany
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