Davis Cup Tennis Sets New Standard For Locals
Victorian press recounts the 1919 Davis Cup challenge in 1920 with high praise for Australian and British players. Major figures like Kingcote and Patterson are highlighted for skill, spirit, and pivotal moments, noting Australia’s strength and the evolving standard for local players.
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IC New South Wales
Brookes
Patterson Ringacore
Amtraldslens
John Hull
Rey
England
Cory Yeere
Loran
Colonel Kingscote
Australia
America
Ballant
Braskes
Gee Pauterson
Calle
Anthony Wilding
Australasia
Victoria
Davis Cup play to shift venue amid New Zealand rift
In a Saturday dinner, Me Norman Brookes urged a Sydney venue for the Davis Cup tie against New Zealand, arguing the format and ties between Australia and New Zealand should be revisited. NZ president Gore, while acknowledging past distances, warned no player in New Zealand is up to Davis Cup form this year, with plans to bolster the squad under future arrangements.
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Kingscote
Pimict
Folem
Gere Lalely
Li Wen
Gobart
Paria
Wimbledon
Brookes
Sit Han
BOND
Aus
Davis Cig Contes
Norman Brookes
Pee Poting
Yank
Ths
Pavel
Brees
Pimauet
Hn Wong
Americs
Seip de Maren
Melon
Eaater
New Zealand
Rt Gore
LTA
New Zestend
Olivier
New
Tennié
Gordon Seay
L Jenalogs
Chanimons
Standard
Unik
Pantersen
Zealand
Australia
Parlier
Herland
Biste
Wales
Mir Gore
Sidney
Katy
Australis
Mumauk Aga Cat
Mo Gregory
Sydney
Edward Gregory
A. G. MacLaren
A. G. Jones
Machinas
Ly C. Bruund
Felder
Reginald Foster
Ken Pehings
Trvlog
Taylor
Brisbane
Warren Bardaley
Dyer
Agate
Victoria
South Australia
Vievoriz
Sal Tn
Phat the Horne
Thomas J. Andrews
KO AL Dull
Andrews Hue
Ypatetien
Jand
Virter Thumper and Young Australia in Sydney Sports Mix
Norman Broskes reports on the Virter Thumper and Young Australia alongside Sydney cricket and rugby lists. The piece names Archile Mace and P. F Warner, mentions selectors weighing law conditions, and calls for united effort among Sydney sporting groups to support cricket and rugby efforts.
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Norman 2
Broskes
Australia
Norman Rosa Flac
Swirmyrian
Will John Bll
Monitie
Heoce
Union Footuallers
Sydney
Rigelr
Aport
Rugger
Teague
Magland
Australi
Australis
Boll
Winiy
Archile Mace
Warnes
P. F Warner
Jaume
Tyosiaes
Geound
Cricket Associatien
Eiypulil
Acherne
Sporting Sydney
Double Century Scorers and NSW Cricket Legends
The report details a Sydney cricket event with multiple players scoring centuries and high fifties. Key figures include Murphy, Macartney, Andrews, and Rielly competing for dominance, while Victo and Diamond camps push strong positions. Observers note wicketkeeping and batting advances shaping future prospects.
Anniversary Racing at Randwick Opens Wet and Crowded
The Randwick meeting drew about 42,000 spectators on a damp opening day with heavy betting. Angletorry led the Hardie Race then faced a stiff challenge from Finhnog Chane and Booral as Cherry Day and Teremarau showed pace in the later events. Jockeys and horses such as Kewnie, Glamour and Pubican featured amid a complex field, while track conditions favored caution and nearby bets.
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Australian Jockey Club
Randwick
Angletorry
Aries
Alfelss
Handwick
Sydney
Aries Good Form Dominates at Carrington Park Meet
In a crowded field at Cancerbury Park, Aries delivered a strong performance to win the main event. Palm Leaf and Sydney Dine showed promise, while Palm Leaf faced late backers who abandoned hope as the race unfolded. Palm Leaf and Sydney Dine faded, with Aries surging ahead in the final furlongs.
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Nuun
Quaraie
Walker
Moune Fridcay
Sydney
Fris
Prisco
E Toatey
Sime
Wea Porte
Hall Thane Odau
Howeree
Sup Jee
Shawn Bohr
Anne
Eveasion
Ted
de Levwey
Sydney Bare
Cancerbury Park
Multailis
Halle
Douglas Haiguexe
Polon
Palm Leaf
Bydney
Dinesel
Mattgilla
Willie Ina
Aces
Iso
Martella Ted
Aries
Willie Rina
Deehive
Feadon Witte Rina
Giniahing
Beter Chan Maigillay
Will
Victoria
Carl Willis
A.W. Lampard
ALF
Willis
Melbourne University
Man
Gricktt
Colymoe SC
Alpce
L Colline
University
South Melbourne
W. Lampard
Batman
Urney Again Succeeds at Randwick in Anniversary Handicaps
Eastcourt and Kenilford disappoint backers as Urney wins the Canterbury Park Anniversary Handicay at Randwick, pulling clear in a close finish ahead of Spillway and Lord Marajex. The race notes Urney's long career, training struggles, and betting interest surrounding the event.
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Urey
Rorewalk
Sava Bird
Reinhard
Urney
Bec
Bastcourt
Rosewalk
Valle
Marajex
Marejax
Spill Gray
Lord Marsjax
Tomine Som
Portinstely
Tor Mas Jo
He Leitch
Tuck
Canterbury
Moorefield
Senna Warwick Handicay
Seonind Gaurebury
Hamticap
Rowhill
Cadwanford
Warwick Farm
Warwick
Canterbury Park
A.W Gack
Wat
Randwick
ATHLETE-CRICKETER COLIN L. COLTING AND AUSTRALIAN CRICKET LEGENDS
A scanned reminiscence highlights Herbert L. Colting and peers from South Australian cricket, detailing early Hampden Park days and Ward-era stars. It notes Colting's rise with Sedley District, key battles against Victoria and South Australia, and praise for enduring all-round skill. The piece also touches Pellew and Gregory families, and recalls players like Trumper, Noble, and William L Colline shaping early Australian cricket culture.
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Saabuateg
Herbert L. Colting
Beri
Passdimtton
Hampden Park
Alfred Wella
WLC
Victor Trumper
M. A. Noble
Tim
Sedvey
Collind
Embswell Ib
Det Tands
Akeely
South Mrnea
Victoria
South Anagelia
Temania
Neimninds
Rohan
Gueenelant
L. Coline
Peel Ferris
Rhodes
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Py B. Colquhoun
Anthony
TJ. Andrews
New South Wales
Ismcartney
Andrews
Macartney
Braauer
Sy Balancy
Victor
Timmoer
Diamond Patie
Peatefor
Eniy
Leninge
Ihig Iimenelan
Loougne
Milo
WAR
Iehens
Carter
A. Hatclitte
Mmr
Messrs. J. and
H. Leitch
BR Hurney
Andoon
Brenda
Urmey
Spillway
Lord Marajax
Jack Findlay
Chevy Day
Angleform
Tim Jn
Gul
Finhnog Chane
Wan
Angletorm
Boral
Hart
Booral
Soho
Angletarm
Lea
Trenoweth
Carmen
Xin
Qieninceong
Hordern
Mr K. T Bail
Glenluce
Wallace
Albers
Newcastle
Eudare
Walnea
Phas
Bert
Trak Andy
Cherry
Hough
Agzinax Orient Maid
Uotackey Griene
Tressady
Cleary
Mountain
Teremarau
Pibscha
Theeld
Fron
Gikfado
Colsel North
Posaliliben
Jay Perthebie
Ra Lin
Warcindl
Iri
Owetves
W. Boouh
Mount Frisco
Sydney Darvel
Haig
Weliern Herrdica
Dinglay
Carrinaton
Fess
Sidagnor
Jane Tam
Catsington
Arion
Douglas Haig
Tan Ren
Sacink
Willig Fine
Tal
Eastcourt
Kenilford
Astcoure
Conelstedey
J. Burton
Witc
Opini
J. Psyilinsen
Livny
Navy
Ma Oginer
Bren
Fran
Willararad
Kenilfons
Chauph
de Beriain
Bracken
Matajae
Ster
Saad
Eascourt
McLachlan
Umney
Wach Holt
Wille
Cervainy
Bydney Dasrsel
Rere
Sitll
Halgtang
Rone i
Potting
Yighi
C K. Pellew
Brill
Breland
Pellews
Adelaide
Greters
Adelaide University
Tee Yet Trang
Aly Beens
NS. Walan
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