Fremantle Ath Club opens inaugural amateur tournament
Perth report notes Fremantle Athletic Club held its first open amateur tournament on June 24 25. Officials expressed disappointment at closing night due to management changes. Contests were four rounds each with two or three minute bouts. Several strong bouts occurred with athletes such as Een 18.8 Peter 6.8 Truslove Golear 19.2 Tweed 8.1 Leo 9.2 Senior 4.7 Talbot 1 Weaver 19.1 Scully 2.1 Jobns 9.11 King 2.12 Barnett Green Rebbe Tweed 9.1 Senior 67. The bout was lively from start to finish.
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Perth
Fremantle Athletic Club
Witnesrd
Een
Petere
Truslove
Golear
Tweed
Leo
Senior
Talbot
Weaver
Scully
Jobns
King
Barnett
Green
Rebbe
Atart
Coleman Defeats Townsend In Gaiety Match
Wal Coleman beat Tom Townsend before a fair crowd at the Gaiety on Saturday. Coleman used a strong left in early rounds but Townsend surged back, only for Coleman to regain edge with hooks to jaw and body. A late flurry dazed Townsend, but a seconds’ disqualification halted Townsend’s team attempt.
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Coleman
Townsend
Gaiety
Johnny Moroney
Ted Green
Monty Andrewe
Newcastle Votes: Boxing Cards and Promised Returns
From our correspondent a hectic series of bouts unfolds across Newcastle. Battles between Battllog Nelson vs Yackum Fenolo and Joe Shakespeare vs Paddy McLaughlie promise keen action and gate receipts of 19 pounds. Peter Cook faces Fitto Champan at Austey’s Hall in a twenty round bout as local boxing fans flock to Summer Park and Wollongong rumors swirl of future matchups.
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Battllog Nelson
Yackum Fenolo
Summer Park
Wallsender
Fles
Bla
Fennie
H. Ford
Joe Shakespeare
Paddy McLaughlie
Wall
Weston
Patrotn
Austey’s Hall
Cessnock
Peter Cook
Fitto Champan
Bob Whitelaw
Lyn. Truscott
Mewesate
Poeti
Whitelaw
Harry Ford
Chapman
Tom Denshue
O'Toole
Hughes- Barrett
Wollongong
Truscott
Arthur Douglas
Bob
Central Athletic Ball Promises Large State Venue
The Regentsheat Red fern hall opens Saturday July 30 hosting a device tournament with prizes for winners and runners-up. Entry closes July 23. The hall offers punching balls gloves rings trainers and more. managed by Mr W H Wiseman of the Redfern H A Club.
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Regentsheat
Redfern
Lo Wulnese
Athlets
W. H. Wiseman
Redfern H.A
Weight lifting records and new association formed
The report notes William Gluin set an amateur Australian featherweight record with a 1121p single-hand lift and Stephen McKee achieved a 114lb double-handed log, both at Adelaide Stadium. It mentions Rodwell contesting MecArdie’s light-weight snatch and English expert Thomas Inch weighing in on the record figures, with a weightlifters association formed and rules drafted.
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J. Ps
Apert
William Gluin
Stephen McKee
Adelaide
Rodwell
MecArdie
Thomas Inch
Waa
Glass
Fragmented Message Mentions Plans and Dates
The text presents a garbled note referencing a Miley chop and various names and dates. It mentions Burien, Sydney, and September, along with acknowledgments for assistance and a motion. The passage reads as a disrupted letter with unclear actions and outcomes.
Inter suburban golf matches in blustery conditions
Manly trounced Parramatta on Parramatta's course as Bealey and Clark led a string of wins for Manly while Concord dominated Hunter's Hill. Bono Doon edged Killara 4 3 in a tight clash and England won the amateur international match amid lively debate over selection and standout putting by Hoomes.
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Manly
Parramatta
Ale Bole
L. R. Oswald Sealey
F. Christos
Bern
R. Bowman
Bowman
Bealey
W. §. Brown
Met
England
Golf Illustrated
Hooman
Ted Blackwell
Hoomes
Ooope
Woolley
A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Mitc
Royal Ashdons
Eatron
Horace Hutchleses
NSW Rowing Associations Sets July Meetings And Freshers Races
The New South Wales Rowing Association fixed its annual general meeting for Tuesday July 24 with secretary Alec Thomson marking nine years of service. North Shore Rowing Club schedules its annual meeting for July 20 and an August ball. Leichhardt Club plans July 29 for its annual meeting as McVilly prepares to train under George Towns, while University Boat Club runs freshers trials at Blackwattle Bay with heats, semifinals, and finals planned for the week.
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New South Wales Rowing Association
Alec, Thomson
Blackwatile Bay
Ning
Effort to Raise Prize Money for Open Championship
The Open Championship purse is set to rise with a higher stake for the three professionals. The meeting club has profited reasonably and seeks to fund the extra prize money. Each state could annually contribute toward the fund.
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Ibet
Thue
Newcastle Club Fourzomes Show Tight Mixed Results
Newcastle notes report Saturday fourzomes results from the Newcastle Club with teams led by Bol, Lang, Burke Cadell, Cowdery Donnelly, A Burke Ache, Blooper Leslie, Clarke Welle, Newlin Elite, Watt Allan, Short, Creer Langrwill Lipscombe, Harria Watts, and Waratah participants. Waratah four-ball petition details show Langwill Reven square and King Chute square, Ellin Earcombe 1 down, North Vanew 2 down, Creer Creaves down. Langwill leads in the next round with Xa. 1 Langwill moad 4.
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Newcastle
Bol. Jones
HW. Lang
J. Burke
J. A. Cadell
J. B Cowderyama
T. W. Donnelly
A. A. Burke
HH. Aahoe
Blooper
Br. Leslie
Clarke
J. Welle
Nole
Newlin
C. Elite
Om Watt
Allan
G. BR
X. B. Creer
A. Langrwill
J. Lipscombe
C. Cheaves
V. Harria
C. PF. Watts
Waratah
Loreal Club
Langwiil
King End
Ellin
Earcumbe
Korth
Vanew
Creaves
Ostrich class race at Burnham to Harwich May 11
Three starters in the Eastern Y.C. class from Burnham to Harwich for the 1 ton cup race faced a light breeze at 2.00 am. Dormy led early but retired, leaving Bibind and Damia to contest. Damia secured an easy victory after Dormy pulled out.
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Solent
Y.C
Burnham
Harwich
Bibind
Damia
Reed
Fragmentary Notice Reads Like Garbled Email Snippet
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions unclear phrases about care, a ring, and cigar perfection, with scattered words resembling names and places but lacking coherent context or identifiable facts. The readable content provides no concrete event, date, or attribution.
Healey Regatta Results and Magdalen Head of River Declared
London July 1 Magdalen College Oxford won the Grand Challenge Cup and held the Head of the River after a fine summer day’s racing. Diamond Sculls winner HKinnear of London beat Rudolph Lucas of Mainz BC in Germany. Winnipeg Rowing Club took the Stewards’ Challenge Cup, beating Berito Ryder Verein. The Sportsman praised Magdalen as one of the finest crews to hold the headship, noting strong showings against Christ Church and persistent form each evening. Regatta notes include crew weights: M Cudmore bow 10.0, Wormold 12.3, Millington Crate 12.6, Nicholson 16, Mackinnon 1, A Garton 13.8, Burgess 12.6, Fleming stroke 12.4, Dookin coach Ga.
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London
Magdssen College
Oxford
Jenus College
Cambridge
Diamond G@hallenge Sculla
Hkinnear
Rudolph Lucas
Mayence BC
Germany
Winnipeg
Cahade
Berito Ryder Verein
Magdalen College
Sportsman
Magdalen
Christ Church
M. Cudmore
Wormold
Millington Crate
W. Nicholson
D. Mackinnon
Garton
H. Burgess
P. Fleming
A. W. F. Dookin
Australian Championship Rowing Hopes Face Challenges
George Towns of Gladesville remains busy as he trains for eight miles parrowing at Church of England Grammar. Champion Harry Pearce of Australia discusses potential challenges from Fogrell or New Zealand rivals, proposing matches on Parramatta course for £100 to £200 aside and possible deposits to secure bids, with reference to Richmond entrant and other contenders.
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George Towns
Gladesville
Church of England Grammar School
Towns
New Zealand
Australia
Harry Pearce
Champlon
Australis
Fogrell
Champlog
Richmond
George Whelch
Akaros
Wiliam Webb
Wanganui
Pearce
Parramatta
Harry
Deposi
Billy Fowner Eyes Doubles and Championship Doubts
The note discusses potential deposits to suit a Champlos row about for late August or September with a big crowd likely. It mentions Webb and Whaleh and asks what they say. Billy Fowner is on the Richmond River with his father and reports courting George Day to form a double scull crew to challenge the Pearce brothers, pondering Fogwell Day compatibility. Billy will return soon with clearer details on the doubles and championship.
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Webb
Whaleh
Billy Fowner
Testil
Richmond
George Day
George
Pearce Brothers
Fogwell
Day
Harry
Syd
Billy
Hockey trial matches promise strong White form
A Sydney report outlines next Saturday's trial hockey matches with White and Colors teams, noting Hughes and Newsome as potential centre forwards. It praises White forwards for pace and cohesion, cites backs including Amica and Eastaugh, and mentions coaching moves, player availability, and a push to launch hockey in the islands with Ocean Island receiving a cargo of equipment.
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C.M.M
Same
White
Thompsons
Ib J
Bray
Clyde Scapts
Shelley Ibalges
Massey
Terrey
Newsome
Peach
Amica
Patrick
Eastaugh
C. G. Donovan
Soden
Raymond
Charves
B. Copevay
T. Giblin
Nerrin
Hughes
Inglia
Mesars
Stratton
Granlland
Ward
Audh
New South Wales
South Australia
Eland
Jas
Wigeen
Sydney
Colore
Norris
Gama
Shota
Pullen
Wilkinson
Somerville
Boydell
Finch
Yuille
Davoran
Edwerde Thalves
Organ
Reddin
Hortkopt
Davidson
Noall
Throan
Frank Major
Queensland
Agend
Mason
Willingon
Bomerville
Alee
Weight
Dubbo
Burkitt
Atleke
McNaghten
E. W. Best
Auchka Us
Ocean Island
Second Round Baseball Action In Sydney Shifts Again
Sydney baseball round two progressed with Leichhardt forfeiting to Lane Cove and moving to Waverley after an executive decision. Paddington defeated Burwood with a double figure score while North Gbpssey routed Monson 17 to 5. Petersham beat Manly 14 to 12 as University topped Waverley 19 to 13. Schools and masters show growing interest as J O Schaeffer and M Harrin visited Waverley for exhibitions and education officials note attendance trends.
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Sydney
Leichhardt
Lane Cove
Wake Place
Waverley
Leichpardt
Redlegs
Cherry
Paddington
Burwood
Garassy
F. A. Antlil
L. Turner
Pa Aington
Pratt
North
Tor
Monen
Rupert Mingett
Mosman
Petersham
FR. W. Law
Aspen
Marroo Deck
Manly
T Rune
University
Maroons
Parker
Frank McMullen
Harlstone College
J. O. Schaeffer
M. Harrin
American Universities
Yeimgeters
Inspector
H. Smith
Mystery in Engilah fielders and racing legends
A noisy scene in Randwick paddock features owners and trainers debating why Dualan failed to win and a sharp remark by Joe Mean about pace. The piece recalls historic Derby bets on Black Tom and Buck Bonny, the Triple Crown riders, and King Edward VII's era amid celebrations as news of Pretoria’s fall spreads.
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Mick
Old England
Randwick
Dualan
Crick
Dustan
Oibers
Joe Mean
Tom Ivory
Joe
Carrington Ground
Blink Benny
Black Tom
Black Tommy
Buck Bonny
Doncaster
Gladiatour
Lord Lyons
Ormonic
Commen
Laingross
Galtce More
Plying Fox
Diamond Jubiter
Rock Fand
King
Diamond Jubilee
Cladinteut
Count de Lagraner
Gladigiour
Pretoria
Great Teese
Minoru
Prince of Wales
Electra
Windog
Edward
Prince Louie
Hesse
Fleus
Fo Noah
Loroly
Obo
Macaropi
Lord Clifden
Lord Coventry
Jockey Club
Admiral Rous
Bowls Weekend Yields Mixed Results At AshHeld And City Green
Friendly matches and club events dominated the Bowls program. J C Harrison defeated A B Clarke in the president's prize at AshHeld while Freebairn beat Taylor and Leneca edged Pains and Avener. Lee and Wilkie won 39 to ? over Urant and Rigg. Wren and Branch defeated Bell and Wilings 3% to 4. The Cousins Trophy War progressed at Marrickville with third-round pairings drawn for completion by Saturday. Notables from New Zealand include Marilo Taylor and J Glimore who faced Harris and Roberta in a tense 37-all clash before the Dominion side pulled ahead. A proposed selection scheme for Later-State Leama drew debate, suggesting a three-person committee pick 32 players, then four skips and four emreracy skips form teams with final committee oversight. Queensland trip hopefuls to submit names by July 16, the squad to depart September 10.
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Victoria Perk
Paira Zoeyria
New Zealand
Marilo Taylor
Auckland
J. Glimore
Dunedin
Dominion
Harris
Roberta
City Green
Mosmas
Dleputa
Bowling Association
District championable pairs final played at City Green
The final between G and W Wrightton of Waratah and J Richmond with M Beahen of Wickham ended Waratah 17 to 15. Wallsend Club guests at City Club meeting, praised the game. NSW Bowling Assoc chief invited City Club to host a team in Newcastle on July 27 and 28 with games and a social.
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Newcastle
City Green
W. Wrightton
Waratah
J. Richmond
M. Beahen
Wickham
Wallsend
City Club
Tes
Harry Hingal
Iho Vleitore
Greco
Charles Hern
Wallheed
New South Wales Bowling Association
Newmantle
Southerners
Northern District Association
Brynhild Tragedy Sheds Light on Yacht Racing Fatality
An 1880s Field report recounts the Brynhild, a Harwich 188-top racing cutter, sinking off the Thames in May after a spars break. Twenty seven crew were saved by a rival dinghy. owner James Pender, Royal Thames member, built the yacht in 1907 and altered it this season. The accident reduces the 23-metre class to two boats, impacting the season. The piece also covers the Amateur Question as the British ruling council debates a formal amateur definition for yacht racing.
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Eijahmal
Brynhild
Harwich
Uokoowo
Peart
Goathead
Srynbild
Comat
James Peader
R.R
British Olympic Association
Baden-Powaill
Othoc
Eure
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Wal Coleman
Tom Townsend
Central Athletic Ball
Bublman
Tg Ee
Toy Canal
Donald
Belding
Cepran Grandes
Ned Burien
Uapisia Seunders Bas
Maranion Ie
Jim Wedernbaby
Be-Champien
Emassion
X. F. Christe
Parrata
W. H. Cowper
A. W. A Padfeld
L. J. Berckhelman
A. W. Campbell
FP. F
Spence
Manly Q. C. Scoullar
RB. C. Forbes
J. Wilson
R. W. McKellar
BE. Dured
A. H. Uther
Manis
Concord
Hunter's Hill
Hlm
L. Mackenzie
RB. B
Godbolt
Mackensie
Mackenzie
Codbell
H. F. Kent
F. J. Blaxland
Hale
Blaxland
Kent
Bunter
Hill
Blaxiand
Windever
H.H
Colin Shelak
F. Fitugheald
HSL
T. W. Garrett
Mecarn
F. O D. Layton
R. Roberts
Fairfax
Roberts
Bonoie Doon
Craig
D. M. O’brien
AR. Colquhoun
Olne
O'Brien
Colquhoun Dia
Jones
W. Pockley
Young W. Andrew
H. W. McLelland
Killara
Manly Sen
Boonie Down
Drummoyne
Parramatte
Muandy
Taguse Beotlend
Ballig
M. Mikes
Hutemoa
A. Lom
S . Oo
R. Andrew
H. Backwell
Campbell
Fela
Scotland
Ric
Kulmer
W. Walker
Biltom
J. Graham
AL Mitchell
T. A. Woolley
John Ball
B. Marge
C. Aylmer
HM. Hhicon
B. John Bali
John Ball Emery Beet
C. Aptmer
Peenas
France
James Braid
Harry Vardoo
Ted
Otts
Mamy Nae
Tom
J. Vaedon
J WL
Fred, Popplewell
Kennington
J's
Brillant Golf
Hon. M
Royal Melbourne Club
Fal
Scott
Backe
Wales
North Shore Rowing Club
Mercantile A.C
Leichhardt Club
McVilly
George Towna
Flower Rake
Welsh
Thames
Wade
James
Donalds
Wieh
Stephen
Bolton Streke
Digby
Thdswei
Winn
Momenthal
Munr
Sandfond
Courtney
Cunningham Eroke
Hil
Brean
Stacey
Bowker
Potts
Chidger
Standall
Duncan
Borce
Hunter
Lovejoy
Meehan
Madham
Parry
Barbour
BR. Cohen
Golemon
Lders OF
South Sydney
L. Miller
Priestley
F. Brown
Newcastle Notes
Rene
Healey Regatta
Hockey
Baseball
Aeserong
PGAAA
Aheré
Ube
Withis
Popilar
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Gere
AshHeld
J.C. Harrison
A.B. Clarke
Ohe
Marrickville
Sdoss
B. A. Ollder
J. Griffithe
J. W. McCoy
A. ¢. Chandler
W.bla
the Strand
Sybory
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