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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
14
A discussion on table testing for bowls contrasts with green play. It notes biased tests using two standard bowls and a four to five feet shorter bowl, showing discrepancies in draw and path. The piece questions outdoor testing practicality and warns about table setups misrepresenting actual conditions on the green.
The article argues for standardized equipment tests for bowls to ensure fairness. It discusses cost, accessibility, and safety concerns while noting many players may not regularly inspect their bowls. It cites wear on bowls and potential risk if equipment fails, urging official oversight to keep facilities open and tests desirable.
Odd faced Brown and IT met Warner with rough greens and windy conditions. Judd rallied from 10-4 to 10-8 against Brown. Warner overwhelmed opponents 16-4 18-6 and 24-21 in later games. Waverley reached the final. St George, Marrickville and Waverley featured in pairs. Final results included 32-18 and other close plays amid variable conditions and strong performances.
A lengthy account describes a curling match where Singleton and Todd clinched the title after a tense finish. The pair from Cercimal defeated Ferris and Gartrell, drawing laughter from spectators with a long sigh as the Scotsmen secured victory. The Waverley and North Sydney teams also figure in the era’s championship chatter.
The report covers bowling contests with disputes over measurements and a busy day of NSW and North Sydney rink results. It notes Bel data on bowl weights and strikes, names players like Clarke Marks and Sargeant, and describes rallys, close finishes, and pennant standings across Sydney clubs and intercity play.
Eccentric mention of a bowler nicknamed Boomerang in Royal Route notes the player’s prowess and cautious approach on the line. Price 0/6 featured as a promotional detail amid the discussion of game strategy and equipment.
A reader aged around seventy describes severe rheumatic pain that left him unable to groom or lift objects yet now reports renewed strength from using Kruschen Salta products. He claims to be working as hard as younger people and credits the remedy for dissolving uric acid crystals and boosting bodily functions.
Fragmented OCR text outlines discussions of Boomerang's service and bowling, with mentions of West Australia and Diamond Ping on winter creons. It references pacing, conductors, and a vague forecast or sports-aligned commentary without clear facts, dates, or named events.
Mired in garbled text, the notice appears to announce Durold Brown as official coach for Stow men. Details on the context, location, or date are unclear due to transcription errors. The piece suggests instructional aims and formal appointment but lacks verifiable specifics.
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