South African endurance star Ballington’s long distance legacy
The article honors Hardy Ballington, a South African specialist in extreme distances such as 50 and 100 miles. It notes his dominance in the era, rivalries with Newton and Coleman, and his famed endurance feats in events like the Marathon, detailing his resilience in harsh conditions and comparisons to other South African runners of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lavery
Thacker
der Plessio
Miant Fouche
Coleman
Barbara Burke
Hardy Ballington
Ballington
Sallinston
Durban
Gibson
Jena Ballington
Beaucouton
Natal
Newton
Azo
Moe Epokaine
Dorban
Platermaresburg
Ballinstoy
Balfivaton
Bullington
Nto
Cossian
Maribor
Wien
Bullingten
Wits
Hedten
Todtesata Nihon
Aps
Ballington Sways
Ahs Amin Iu
Hine Ace
Olimple
Golennn Aye Gihson
Aleenite
London-Belahton
Niles
Noni
Ullingtun
Lou Tims
Portrait of a running mentor and a shaping coach
A Brazilian born athlete and longtime trainer reflects on a career shaping runners. The piece recalls a 1940s era coach whose methods and dedication influenced many, with details on travel, influence, and retirement plans, ending with tribute to his lasting impact on the Conyradon program.
London Tennis Players Stripped For Breach Of Rules
A 1939 London letter reports Tennis Association breaches over hospitality to players. It cites room and servant arrangements, travel expenses, and payments as grounds for sanctions including possible expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fpouh Asitsh
Wightman
Loew Hotel
Timlishie
Lawn Tennis Association
Iterofex
LTA
X Woman
Arines
Tia
Eauumearsense
Evetoning
Rfyang
Wamledon
Weiner
Sportsmen's Miss on Bi gas te nt Amatiog i the iene
Unclear fragmentary OCR yields no coherent event. Reads as garbled sports note with possible names and places but lacks identifiable entities or outcome.
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MS Ony
Benviann
Unclear OCR Birth Notices With Fragmented Names
Fragmentary text fragments show scattered birthday notes and names from a local birth section. Readable items include partial references to individuals and household names but lack complete dates or contexts to confirm a cohesive event or announcement.
Open Letters to Rugby Leagues in Neve South Wales and Queensland
An open appeal to rugby league bodies in NSW and Queensland, urging unity and reform. The letter discusses divisions between state leagues, calls for common sense and promotion, and urges collaboration to improve the sport amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neve South Wales
Queensland
Nsw
Queenstand
Coxsling
Lawgoes
Ty Msw
Avery
Loud Speakers Should Be Modified for Safety
A discussion urges reducing the volume of loudspeakers to limit loud and penetrating sound during events. Proponents argue moderation protects listeners and improves safety, while critics note potential impacts on announcements and public alerts.
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Antenstata
Untitled fragment hints at gestures and meetings
A fragmented OCR item mentions ina ant gestures grist iy and focal BUR coesgy and iah eatings with unclear context. Names, places, or events are not readable, leaving only scattered terms and possible references to meetings or discussions.
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End Ballington
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Tule Tinton
Yara
Lox
Guth
Alton
Finn
Ing Daltington
le Folie
Wal Balint
Wari
Narthon Coley
Sydney
Edwin Phacker
Ano
P. Craig
Our
Sindy
Bofory Teans
Southeau
Austenbin Bigall
Mallington
Thu
Helen Aint Ballington
Ite Yteron
Savieh
Ranning
Travnng
Etnarth
Whethir
Peter Ee
Bannan Lemme
Pusan
Dias
T. Jones & CO
Pater
Ares Cok
Bwyuuuerson
Gowon
Tnt Interscifed
Amon
Vanother
Europion
Wassaw
Moccansier
Afallah
Sveglatney
Beraur Toebauls
Lauren
Font Holst
Sportsmen's
Palle
USC
Peat Mine
Eve Vier Feyen
Wis Father
Aree
Mpomley
New School
Hono
Noll OF
Meghan
Cowie
Aus
ALA
Aut
Auve
AE G
L. Fuller & CO. Pty
Ae Pier Sx
Bednes
New Zealand
Dominion of New Zealand
Rmal
Wintiowe
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