Axemen Notes and Coursing Gossip From The Referee
Notes of the Axemen recount prize money winnings at Mt Mensporta and Waterford carnival results. Mentions Sharlig Thorston and many competitors, with various standing block and underhand events, plus upcoming carnivals at Albion Park and Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharlig Thorston
Auconsander
Mt. Mensporta Mesulle
Fourteduinel
Saloete
Thornton
Winker & A
Enela
Engish
A. Johnson
Jesec
Bridja
Lascon
Trent
Albion Park
Cots Harisour
Braidwood
St. Thore
Newcastle
New York Moves Against Schmeling as World Champion
The New York Commission dismisses Schmeling from the world champion title amid disputes over who may defend the crown. Promoters offer large sums for the right, but Schmeling stalls, seeking about £100,000 to defend the belt, while NYAC and others assert authority over the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Schmeling
Schmellog
New-York
Schiewling
Ponty
Boxing Fights Fill Madison Square Garden Plans Face Decay
A ragged account notes huge boxing crowds at Madison Square Garden with Tony Canzoneri Fidel Barba and Kid Ghacolite drawing 14 000 and 17 000 fans in recent shows. The piece argues boxing thrives financially though fears decline amid changing tastes as Garden revenues top substantial sums in short runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peralle
McBurninight
Madison Square
Carden
York
Taswaels
Tony Canzoneri
Singer
Fidel Lo Barba
Kid Ghacolite
Bavls
Gary Dens
Tex Richard
Ros
Toa Gat Robens
Tex
New York
Malison
Square
Garden
von Cerned
Avon
Schmeling’s claim and the unclear road to a new title
The passage argues Schmeling cannot be ignored as a challenger while noting the Black Uhlan’s early year inactivity and lack of earnest pursuit of the title. It contrasts Tunney and Dempsey, and references past fights with Sharkey, arguing the era lacks a clear synthetic king and that public perception remains that Schmeling’s claim is unsettled and contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmeling' Lito
Uhlan
Sar
Tunney
Dempsey
Sharkey
Melbourne Rowing Notes and Club Plans
Fragmented notes describe Victorian rowing clubs forming plans for a club contest. It mentions teams from Melbourne and regions, with reference to the Victorian championships and possible restrictions on club participation. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
Besomo Excels In A New Role At Drummoyne Baths
Besomo shines in a new role amid NSW qualifiers at Drummoyne Baths Sydney on Monday night. The 16 year old Bond youth V Besome set nav figures as Tomengi swam, while Brues Hodgavnhat equalled the record in the earlier heat with 11 feoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubprish
Nsw
Drummoyne
Sydney
Tomengi
Bond
Brues Hodgavnhat
Endurance Swim Record Holder Enters Tatlons Event
An endurance swimmer, identified as GOIETAD of Mercedes, who completed notable channels including the Buttish and the Strut of Gibraltar, has entered for the Tatlons event. He reportedly set a 32 hour endurance record and plans an additional 600 pound swim in Sydney on Saturday, January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tag
Mercedes
Goietad
Gibraltar
Sydney
Kenulnrnne
Agalnet Queensland
Minin
Gaquiror
Warren
Towler
Australia
Mt Brisbany
Sle
Sane
S Wooltull
Ponsford
Idnpax
Bradman
Glineld
Orinemett
Mint Ci
Folks
Sttctite
Tranmon Honkes
Chapman
Tate
Larwoods
Witte
W. II
Powford
Sna. S
Ang
Ponaford
Bradmin
Ponsford &, Fradmaon
Wellladon
W.ysles
Whlel
Ftynntely
Ald
Bindi
Greyhounds for Sale and Puppies Listed in Auction
A list of dogs and kennels offers Greyhounds for sale and puppies from various breeders. Entries mention names like Cinder Ganmjim and Strachan Manila, with phrases about refunds if not satisfied and prices around £9. The garbled text includes multiple breeder and location fragments such as North Lakemba and Sydney implying a catalog style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinder Ganmjim-Badenle Lal
Manny
Wr-H
Strachan Manila
Question and answers from the boxing and cricket notes
A compiled set of boxing match notes and cricket trivia, naming venues such as 440 George St Sydney and figures like Morera ake Ge Sheil. The garbled OCR lists bouts, judges, and referees, alongside cricket statistics about Bradman, Ponsford, and Wally Hammond, with scattered dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lal
Teonamble
Wes
Tedd
Geo
Piabstlidvedt
Vanrlaen
Ty Dynook
George
Sydney
Sante Publishing Co
Yorke Chet Alan
Morera
Kent
Frankior
Ye Tsw
Cl Ip Society
Fragmented 19th century sports and racing notes mix
A dense pane of OCR text covers cricket, horse racing, bowling, and betting. It lists players such as Giffen and Grimmett with scores, discusses Australian tours, Gloucestershire batting, and betting odds. It references venues like Twickenham and Melbourne, plus publications and books on the sport.
Old Time Leash Reminiscences in Waterloo Cup Notes
Fragmentary reminiscences describe the 1880 Victoria Waterloo Cup meeting. Names such as Cairngorm and Copras appear among prices and dogs. Officials and attendees are cited, with weather and crowd notes and a list of office bearers and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Gop
Bt Lewer
Willams Cooynir
Cairngorm
Wed
Naster
Jos Air
Gatenby
W. Cooper
Bielbourne
Tsst
Walter Gooner
Chester Shier
Gidor
Esbury
Praupd
Oge
Waa Mérato
Slimeratt
Prudent Jang
Besitiul Tarry Pom Peolky Tan
Crowing Yeu Judpe
Times Pratt Siiper
Moone
Menara
Paro Limb
McQuade
W.O. Crownton
Orange
Gueat
J. Longworth
A. J. Lord
Cupris
Hélice
Dingula
Nore Tah
GCMLG
Newt
Bintilmente
Fragmented English Local Notice From Aldingbourne
An OCR fragmented report from Aldingbourne Guasex notes a dated event on 28/17/90 with unclear mentions of Sige Deray Bussex Oaks and divisions between four Thut Derby bhare. It references acceptances and this fragment also mentions alive blood and long bollg of dro with many any courses.
Picture Department at Your Service for Referee and Arrow
Our Pictorial Department remains at your service offering accessible photographs from the Referee and Arrow publications at a very small charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Unclear OCR fragment hints at racing and city events
Scattered text references racing cards, distances, venues, and contestants with incomplete names and places. It mentions Wellington NC, London addresses, and stage notes, suggesting a historical sporting or meeting report with unfinished lines and multiple unclarified names and draws.
Pool Sprints and Relay Highlights At Aquatic Carnival
Readable fragments describe a women's ASA event with strong entries and a carnival style meet. Athletes Avatrotinn metonal chaopionship compete in backstroke and freestyle, with Bonnie Atonling representing the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tent Aquarium
N S Wales Leads After Saturday Four Races
NS Wales leads the Kieran Shield after Saturday's four races with two points to Victoria's one. Queensland and other states have yet to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Mumbled Draft Obscure Cricket Taupe Update
Fragmented OCR notes mention Jean Cooke and Molly Mitebot in a national event related to a 100 year contest. Names Clara Dons and Lorraine Birdoter appear in a championship context with unclear affiliations. The text references records, a stroke, and a potential competition between teams in a late stage of an event. specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crerle
Jean Cooke
Molly Mitebot
Fesk
W.s.iw
Shursday
Clara Dons
W.s.ww
Lorraine Btrdoter
HEC
No funds scandal halts Queensland representative trip
A chaotic report details no funds for a Queensland representative to travel to Sydney for the Australian championships. The issue centers on paying a chaperone for Lorraine Streater and the associated expenses, with local officials and supporters debating the propriety and possible arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Actin
Gealing
Sydney
Dlink
Fnance
Priveni
Ryan May Eclipses 220 Yards Record in National Meet
Contested events feature Ryan May breaking the 220 yards mark amid the national championships. Officials debate entrants and withdrawals as competitors from NSW, MEW, Vie, Sak, Wu, Mn, and other regions vie for titles in a tense, record-focused meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
One for Victoria Advertising Notice Fragment
A fragmented notice notes a condotel advertising matter involving Victoria and an advertising manager. The readable parts reference a hearing or filing related to an advertisement, with unclear dates and participants, and mention of fees and weeks. The text is garbled but centers on a formal advertising application or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Fragmented Estimples Read Like Scribbled Note of Trade
A garbled OCR style note references savings, banks and chews. It mentions government savings bank Ny BW for four con’s chew the oud, and terms like Intorests and Athictesi. The fragmentary text includes scattered phrases about referees and circulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Savings Bank
Eire
Prize for best advertising entry in The Referees paper
A weekly prize of 10 shillings will be awarded for the best advertising submission to The Referees. Entries must be sent to The Referees Ads, c/o Smith News Papers Lith, Sydney, with the winner announced in the next issue. Include your name and address and ensure the entry is received promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent J. Liddy
Curzon Street
North Melbourne
Nts Victoria
Willian
Rumsey Williams
Willy
Pelteewinner
Silver Reeferel
Sealth
Srott'a Wewsshee Ltd
Musk
Wal. Ly
Addrosa
Munger
Smifi
Sydney
Mari
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Waterford
J. Shearer
G. Mim
T. Roberts
Stead
Mfr
Shearer
Bagyrail
T. Black
Ce ‘Parker
O. Muresa
T.black
el Ny
Dante
Phil
Charlesworth
Dave
Nanny McCarthy
Jim Mmcdonald
Frank Paul
Jim * Machon
Twere
Ekewart
Warataly Hotel
Tatternall's
Kempeey
Mad
Soerh
Leo Appo
Trimano
Lea
Rivera Batora
Dandenone
Victorkasy Surpivel
W. Vm Fuinéall
How
Trsinian
Hendicappur
Seratch
Belimie
Conte
Oheir
Henvent
Acratch
Fane
Thedgerd
Walia Green
E-Work
Charlo Miley
Cowwarre
Vic
Bill Waston
Rebortsary
D.A. Murre
C. Grint
W.creed
Tinto
Lonwarey
Restilla
Apel
Sullivan
Wer Alszing
C. Miley
Bloch
Tolmaon
J. Sullivan
Tarnagullay Romilta
G. Andrews
F. Elliott
Petterson
Siinol
Elliett
pLataraon
Westen
Ellett
P. J. McMahon
Myrtleford
Brown
Wey ‘Garden
Greyhounds
Baufort Ging
Garda
Auppiled
Alo Shady
G. Allok
Copeland St
Livornea
Dorelagier
Heevicg
W. Porreater
Arlington &J
Biltchen
Strath- Gold Station
Harold Park
Melbourne
Nudde. Gulgegn
Ictorlas
Rogerchamplen
Marcel
Soren
Lee
WEA
Ricketts
Glebo
Jonah
Besomo
Uyermoy
Gamitouris
A Clider
Monte Cristo
Amy W. Grosh
Craydon Taud
North Lakemba
Tlvin Sprax
St. Paters
Dorey
Atu
Sonny
Lithgow Fireworks
Cunninghim
Smiter
J. Devinson
Pellean Fobinen
Nateman
Bull
Woldaman
Entehes
Dina
Tes
Sandige
Wielmria
Nikka
Enson
G. Giffen
Grimmett Tor S.A
Wietarin
Jaks G Gitten
SM Wresents
C. V. Grimmett
Dacre
Gloucestershirs
Mere Nees Jost Arason
Hunemond
Lyon
Daare
Pfeawslia
Ericiot
Booka
Grimmeile
Don Bradman
Penier
Mao
Sine Noosa
SS ¥. Ck
Magn
Winden
Hookhampton
Nate Power
Erlehot
Ns Winaka
Ltt
Meblarnin
Msu
Amdova
Conberms
New
Auntendinia
Milton
Volly Tomi
Clovelly
South Sydney
Lo Booey
Gardner's Troi
Marrickville
Morclicky Muckenty
Seimeyjr
England
Twickenhan
Leokland
Murrayeld
Maroah
Kensington
Blumb
Oliy
Mtalee
Coolabah
Threa Pinead Borson
Ana
Phar
Critia Cweslan
Nakat
Cantarbury
Jung
Holilfant
G.K.S
Orizaba
H. Flagsen
Pougee
South Yarra
Diva D'Arcy
Drew
Hope
Frankton
John Hornan
Glenaven
New Plymouth
Rooty Hill
Nsap
Warwick
Dras
Mape
Dy Neen
Darle Darling
Amesbury
Boal
Wellington
N.C
Raelne Plecon
Hahing Co
Dourhty Street
London
Sintaltal
Wollington
Nib
Warner Wes Betes
Christelurah
Lutonie Junkees
Mpmig Bollorst
Vie
Chik
Hun
Yarra
Faolsrammttn
Malion Toht
Connolly
Miler
Toyres
Couzens
Tulugh
Flaming
Pullmeister
Desnoy
Malden
Wours—donborte
Jenings
Trahar
Dixon
Canganghton
Howling
Dantorate
Ualr
Browne
Heerings. & Co, Ltd
Soue
Australasian’ Agents
Gaya Yg
N.S. Ve
NSA
Viveu
Bonnie Atonling
N.S. Wales
ASSN
Streator
Wadaighter Lorraine
Sydney T Yat
Fallonce
Tr McGregor
Trad Aurer
Trevelling
Mies
Koy
Ehanes
Cerhil Elaba
Osalstad
N.rovs
Aliowhd Eailior
Denrayaie
Aneimlan
Ch Rtenle
Linn Robartson
Mew
Waller
Te. Tanner
Givwronce
Sak
Taek
He ‘Ayres
Thatehoon
Tle
Bnokatrolo
Necesty Lout
Sls
Juntar
Hina Tlabortson
Frensty Te
Jean Cocks
Boryt Ivorala
Molly Mitchell
N.sw
Halsett
B. Conrge
Watton
Aed
Gabel
Condotel Ty Fred
Knowles
Newanapore
Lott
Reet
Comfort
Orient Lins Erulacs
Arnott
Arnotts
Aitora
Arnott’s
Alppiliatoo
Ee Beddome
Lyaching
Dore
Wolthar Ind fLevenaen
Jol Bema
Anion Pordera
Barsny Riract
Bydney
D. W. Doron
Oth
Ubekulilsy
Syntston Street
Malbourney
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