Demons Of The Speedway Narrowly Beat England In Sydney Test
Bee led Australia to a 35-18 victory over England at the Sydney Sports Ground before 38 000 fans. Arthur Wilkinson again topped scores with Von Praag and Longley supporting as England’s injuries hampered effort. The 1938 39 Test season closes on a low note with Australia dominant and England reluctant to push back.
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Bee
England
Sydney Sports Ground
Australia
Alec Statham
Geol
Pymar
Arthur Wilkinson
cTionel von Praag
Bill Longley
Charlie Spinks
Wilkinson
Prang
Daeck Milne
Innsky Ameren
Worl
Arthur Witkinney
Wurmber
Mite
Ton
Avan
Wilbur Lamoreaux
Corny Milne
Arthur
Bluey
Billiards stars lend aid to bush fire relief effort
Walter Lindrum’s exhibition in Adelaide drew crowds as he tackled high breaks and unfinished frames while raising funds for the Australian Bush Fire Relief. The piece notes Lindrum’s 1800 and 1000 unfinished games, widespread interest, and calls for charity matches to boost public support and exposure for billiards in the era.
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Cheweep
Issie
Walter Linhum
J Phat
Brent
Brokon
Hill
Adelaide
Question Box Sports Notes From Sydney to Finland Olympic Ganes
Readers submit queries on Olympic games travel from Sydney to Finland and exchange rates, plus athletics records and horse racing results. The column cites the International Amateur Athletic Federation stance on the women's 100 metres world record, asks about travel time and fares, and lists various sports results and betting details from Sydney and Brisbane venues.
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Woncdion
Newcastle
Rele Ure
Constant Monel Rockhampton
Lis Thaoks
Federer
Aeland
Assidio Robison
Mount Ten
Qld
Sydney
Finland
England
Avelinla
Calrossie Wins 80th Commonwealth Big Bird Title at Kerang
In Victoria, veteran trap shooter Calrossie Jack Sutherland claimed the Commonwealth Big Bird title at Kerang, defeating strong local and visiting competitors. The Melbourne Gun Club and Tasmanian events follow, with attention to future matches and club honors.
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Australia
Calrossie
Kerang
Victoria
Jack Sutherland
Legion of Friends
Tanpine
Calrarale
Calpernia
Heala
Kereng
Calrossio
Pollowlis
Hig Tata
Des Thomas
Frank (Ultmartin
Sam Snipe
East Malvern
Ha.b
Branggrave
Fletcher
R W
Fatty") Lamb
Uie Melbourne
Lamb
Minute of angle in rifle shooting described with diagrams
The article explains minute of angle as a square at various ranges, arguing true MOA cannot be a circle. It argues grouping within two MOA is needed for a possible score, favors square targets for fair comparison of skill, and notes Australian bull dimensions and target diagrams at 300 to 1000 yards.
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Tewt
Angumhe
Easle
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