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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1917

Page

8

Bowls and Bowlers Easter Tourney Planned at Mosman Club

Mosman Bowling Club to host a large pairs tournament at Easter open to Commonwealth and New Zealand bowlers. Event will mirror Australasian single-handed championships previously run by Waverley Club before NSW Bowling Association took over. Also notes the death of Joseph Spencer, long-time Grafton Bowling Club president, and recounts regional bowling developments and intercity results.

Mosman Bowling Club Commonwealth New Zealand Waverley Club New South Wales Bowling Association Grafton Joseph Spencer Spencer The Clarence Sydney Chaimsan Rage Dominion Bowling Association M. F. Barnett Richardson Apia Samoa Pacific Auckland New Zealand Exchange

Third and Final match in South Australia Victoria series

The third and final contest on the Victoria green saw Victoria win by 100 points to 74, leveling the rubber at one game each. North Fitzroy and St. Kilda venues hosted earlier games as Northern Tasmania and Launceston clubs played in a separate tourney, with open fours results noted.

Melbourne L.A Victoria St. Kilda North Fitzroy South Australia Ted Sutton Tatchell Jewel Efort Mer Majesty's Northern Tasmanian Bowling Association Launceston Northern Tasmanian Belgea Harrison Hogg, McKinlay Williams Tasmania

Americans in Sweden Triumph in Stockholm Track Meet

American track team edged rivals over three days in Stockholm scoring 77 points. Athletes Ward Simpson Lewis and Murray led wins in 400m 200m and relay events while Zalihagen won discus and Fred placed second in shot put. The squad enjoyed Norweigan and Swedish hospitality amid cold weather and heavy rain.

Stockholm Christiana Jenous Ted Bolin Mercury Ward Bob Simpson Simpson Lewis Fret Rusied Halstrom Fragner Kullersland Murray Fred Zalihagen Norway Sweden Andy Ward Andy Rustad Hurdies Christiania Kullerstrand Stockhjolm Oftein Ilsyds Meredith Asgein Loomis Frogner Ous Ite

Regatta and sports notes from The Referee

The Wynnum and Manly Club regatta on Rowing Day faced windy, squally conditions but was a success with Coronation the standout 16ft skiff. Other races saw Robin and Cadonna perform well amid jumpy weather and several accidents.

Wynnum and Manly Coronation Dean Robin Cadonna

Americans in Sweden relay sweep and hurdles win

An American track contingent dominates events in Stockholm and Oslo Norway, sweeping relays and sprints. They set records, collect prizes, and earn crowd admiration as Ted Meredith and Bob Simpson star in distance and hurdle races.

Bolin Meredith Ted Ward Murray Simpson Loomis Bob Fred Mr. Morris Stockhalsay Morris

Adelaide Drive Bowling Club honors veteran member

The Adelaide Register notes Mr. C. Lodge of Cambridge-street Hacaney as possibly the oldest active participant in any athletic sport in South Australia. He joined bowls late, aged beyond the usual span, yet won trophies, with Mrs. Lodge proudly recalling his wins.

Adelaide Drive C. Lodge Adelaide Register Cambridge-street Hacaney South Australia Lodge Bulletin Adelaide

South Australia Arrives in Melbourne for Test Bowls

South Australian bowling team of over 40 players and officials arrives in Melbourne to play three test matches against Victoria. Welcome remarks are given by Victorian Bowling Association president Mr. Nathan and Carlton Club vice-president Mr. Kemp. The first test on the North Fitzroy green sees Victoria lead early, then South Australia rally to win by 10 points.

Marks Nathan J. G. Rowley Hay Victoria South Australia The Melbourne Argus Melbourne Grand Hovel Victorian Victorian Bowling Association A. Kemp Carlton Club J. Jacobs South Australian Bowling Association Narham Oval Association Australian Bowling Council J. C. Rundle G. M. Munro W.B.A Ors Victorian Tion S. Nathan V.B.A Australia Robinson Pascoe Kinnear Harrold Wilson M'Lennan Hughes Robertson Tatchell Sutton R. T. Kelly M'Carthy Beale Kemp Kelly Hooper Heath Lewis Hagean Howpentarthy Stewle Kew Welly J Aacon Mher Cherry Hlungtion Ob Rainer Walker Tatebell Peuler Martimeen Miller Hobertson Te Mineo

New Year Swims and War-Time Notes From Brisbane

Swimmers gather at Maroochydore for the New Year carnival with the 440 yd state championship on January 1 the first straight course race. Springfield and Saunders expected to clash for supremacy while Foster’s form in tennis and cricket is noted. The Brisbane Grammar School Magazine reports 675 old boys at the front with several war honors and career shifts among clerks and lawyers.

Maryborough Springfield Peirce Byrne Hammond Mullins Maroochydore Senor G.B Toowoomba E. J. Stevens M.L.C Queensland Sportsmen of Art Gallery Stevens C. Campbell Southport Brisbane Gympie Tell Kandanga Rangers H. W. Gibson W. A. Bain Bricky Fred Venning Valley Baths Saunders Foster Grammar School Brisbane Grammar School G. H. Bourne W. Cooper C. Stodart T. W. AB. Steele C. Kaeppel Department of the Treasury J. H. Stanlay Grammar Clarke, Woods Barbour

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