Holiday cricket in Queensland boys war time report
In a long wartime sports note the Wanderers and other Brisbane area clubs compete across a holiday cricket season. The report highlights notable scores, players like McAndrews and Geoghegan, and mentions Brisbane junior cricket, Gympie teams, and Bundabore battings. It also references school teams and old boys contributing to the war effort through sport and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Gallipot
Brisbane
U.S.A
Atxi
Clune
Drewe
The Smoke Room Sport Gossip Recounts Boxing Feats
In a lively tribute to Les Darcy and Austie Vatheer, the column praises Darcy as a hero while contrasting praise for his rivals and detailing bouts, judges, and the era’s top boxers. It references Peter Jackson, Slavin, Wells, Ahearn, Carpentier, and Burns with notes on their fights and reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Darcy
Austie Vatheer
Leauy
Darcy
Arya
Bonet
Roan
Howe
Ginnarory
Dave
Iaegcteen
Bbesey
Coor
Ie Buibbo
Sonny
Morel
Peter Jackson
Frank Slavin
Nasional
Bosee
Mace
Michell
Corbett
Cort
Wells
Young Ahearn
America
Tokina
Cotri Seca
Ty Ahearn
Ae N.B.C
Braddock
Biak Degese
Cha Carpenter
Prenchman
Australian sprinters clash as Americans set pace in diving
The article recalls international swimming rivals, notably American Kahanamoku and Australian stars, debating sprint versus distance prowess. It discusses training, techniques, and tentative advantages, noting recent trials and public interest in upcoming Olympic contention and open-water events near Melbourne.
Prominent impresario shapes cross Atlantic sport scene
A fragmentary report links a famed impresario Samuel Rachmann to European and American performances. The text cites his influence on revival efforts and the launch of intercontinental shows mixing wrestling and opera, with references to Manhattan venues and European promoters guiding the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aporte
Amerie
Raman
Comquest
Welch
Dolice
America
Aina
Ife
Samuel Rachmann
Beaugin
Akers
Zhyssho
Madison Square
Rachmann
Athlevie Vitrien
Graminest
Cannneni
Berlin
Lenom
Paris
Vienna
Russia Beats England in Wrestling Showdown on Mount
Russia wins a wrestling clash featuring rival bouts and standout throws. Notable names include Cherie Lassen, Pierre Colaese, Al Mankup, and Charles Curler. The event at Manhattan Opera House in New York ran over roughly two minutes of action with Johnson delivering a decisive performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupsie
England
Myc
Russia
Sini Battlenhip
Pierre Colaese
Oety le Coladise
al Mankup
Shvert
Bie Evnanen Tejj
Maskup
Charlen
Chicatn
Aberg
Johnson
Endurance Ball Punching and Endurance Shows
A fragmentary report describes a Surabaya style endurance event featuring ball punching and piano playing. It mentions Tom s, Bertul Teal, and Coeeneh, New South Wales, with hours of performance and unusual feats. The text is garbled, but centers on endurance acts and spectators near Tom’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enigwance
Han
Halligan
Nori Queensland
Tom's
Lange Sisek
Rmaenivg
Toma
Suva
Coeeneh
New Oven Wales
Planos
Isla
Axemen Carnival Draws Over Two Thousand Despite Weather
The New Zealand Axemen's Association hosted a December 27 carnival at Bihar under unstable skies. Despite threats of poor weather, attendance exceeded 2000, marking a notable one day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Bihar
Areioue
Odin
Amin
Jon Lee
Omar Shea
Lithoponal Shepparton Carnival Prizemoney Set
The Lith op an al Shepparton Vic Sports Carnival offers prize money totaling £140. The event ran February 9 with proceeds supporting stands. Secretary Mr John Shubbe will be the general attendee list on the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
Vic
Rtands
John Shubbe
Imac
Tasmanian cricket and Jack Watt tribute in 1914 era notes
Hobart correspondent recalls Tasmanian cricket figure Jack Watt and fellow players with a mix of admiration and anecdote. The piece highlights Watt’s dual sporting fame in cricket and football, his “Old Timer” status, and the region’s affection for him and his circle, including Tasmanian clubs and Sydney ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australien
Ferhan
Juch Watt
Sydney
Belwsen Jalan
Hols
Kenn Watt
Arwat Heketer
Tasmania
Smtha Aise
Jack Watt
Delezsle
Honart
Sudh Alend
New Years Match Promises Strong Tour of Nine
A fragmented report details a summer baseball game at Hamilton Football Ground where Newcastle and other teams contested. Prominent players named include Givelier, Murr Matcher, and Lambert with varied pitching and catching. northern nerves and early errors gave way to a tense contest as both sides produced lively batting and fielding before rain or fatigue interrupted play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Batebal Utaque
Ceil
Tallouta
Hamilton
Aya Ae
Mattapolis
Geier
G i Fiaie
T Rudder
Wy Salley
S. Huxley
Ee Camber
Iy Hernden
Newcastle
J. Grier
Saul
Bydney
Harala Praniea
Marverial
Syed Negether
Denier
Rene
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Hybone
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