Arachne Poised for Newmarket Glory in Dominant Form
The three year old Arachne, developed like a five year old, holds unmatched speed and maturity. Despite rivals thinning, she showed superior straight-track ability in the Oakleigh Plate and Age of Vale Stakes. D Miro to ride, Armwine improved since Caulfield, and bookmakers’ support swamped early quotes as Arachne targets the £500 Newmarket prize with heavy Cup bet backing.
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Arachne
Newmarket
Winooka
Silver King
Melason
Sir John
Great Legend
Ogwell
Manitoba
Oakleigh
Legend
Pasha
D. Miro
Succes
Lo & Davidson
Sucheerson
Te Field
la Troba
Heros
Waltzing Lily
Big Fight Foretold In London by Air Mail
London readers were flooded with hype over the Petersen Neusel bout as a presidential campaign of headlines and boasts built to the match. The piece notes expert predictions, public fascination, and a belligerent pace that failed to settle the outcome, hinting at a dramatic rise in punches and endurance before continuing on page 18.
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London
Hallyhoo
Petersen
O Neusel
Pou"Peterson
Jack
Neuzel
Neusel
Peterson
Arachne Favored in Futurity Hope At Newmarket
Racing notes show Arachne as favorite with strong chances across major Aussie venues. Press Gang and Closing Time loom as main threats while rivals Wineska Heros and Count Ito seek improvements. Mantrebo and Manitoba also noted for potential showings in Hawkeburn divisions. story continues on page 5.
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Newmarket
Arachne
Flemington
Caulfield
Wineska
Heras
Thoes
Holt
Heros
Plemington
Wister
Presa Gang
Count Ito
Hawksburn
Vital move in Vic league
The Victorian Football League considers reducing players on the field from 18 to 26 for certain matches as a cost saving and to balance teams. The matter arose after a letter from Cartlan Club secretary PB Cain at a recent VFL meeting.
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Yluba
Astead
V.F.L
PB. J. Cain
Cartlan Club
Three-Year-Olds Dominate Victorian St Leger Field
J Graves notes only three three-year-olds survive for the 1500 Victoria St Ledger to be run Saturday. Theo Eylandale and Farndale remain, with Farndale seen as best chance against older horses after a Coalfield Stakes win. Weight penalties may affect outcomes. Farndale is hot favorite despite potential upset factors.
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Ir C
J. Gravest
St. Lexer
Theo
Eylvandale
Farndale
Hoa
Hall Mark
Thea
Thera Aire
Ryan's Great Victory Over Taris In Australia
Yoney swimming season delivers another sensational meet at Domain Baths during the N W Swimming Association carnival. Notable visitors include Jean Taris and Emile Poussard as crowds witness a Borg Chariton style showdown, with Governor Hore-Ruthven welcomed by James Taylor.
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YONEY
N.8.w. Swimming Association
Domain Baths
Jean Taris
Emile Poussard
Europe
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
James Taylor
Aysy
Track sensation fails to defend title in Victorian heats
In Melbourne during the Victorian track and field championships, Harold Irwin of Essendon was disqualified in the second 880 yards heat after a clash in the final 100 yards, denying him a chance to defend his title. Gerald Backhouse of St Stephen’s, once favored, faced a hard struggle to beat TE O’Dennell of Melbourne University as Backhouse claimed the evolving result.
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Victorian Amateur Athletic Association
Olympic Park
Melbourne
Beng
George Langford
Yharold Irwin
Essendon
Irwin
Feld
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Spartan
C. J. Graves
Petersen v. Neusel
J. L. McIlraith
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Ito
Mantrebo
England
Lepstone
Jefé
Rights R. Clark
Ists Voris
France
Miss Thora Dennis
Fs Kendal
Vic
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Victorian Football League
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Australia
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