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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
11
Coverage of international amateur athletics with notes on the Olympian Games. Reports from Melbourne and Sydney on athletics meetings, proffered innovations during football intervals, and commentary on reciprocity within Australasian unions. Profiles of runners like Sherring, Daly, Blake, and Fitzhardinge, plus cross country notes and upcoming races.
A notable patron of amateur sport from South Australia joins Independent Harriers in Kalgoorlie Western Australia. The article recalls his rugby and football exploits in Ireland and Britain, his move to Western Australia in 1894, and his repeated success in hammer, weight throw, and shot events as a member of the Western Australian Amateur Athletic Association, with entries closing soon for club activities and a forthcoming paper chase at Flemington.
A compact profile notes an endurance athlete with hammer and shot events, active in 1906 championships and Australasian meets. He has long supported amateur athletics since the Association’s inception, declined prize money at meetings, and remains abstinent from alcohol. Holds Australian records for Labhamemner distances and four miles on road, with origins in Fitzroy, Victoria.
The Irish team led by O Connor protested Halpin’s ruling in the running, jump, and later beat Prinatelo in the hop skip and jump. O Connor then urged lifting the Union Jack and waved green flags in the arena. The incident stoked controversy in the stadium and city as Irish athletes reacted to the protest and outcome.
The Daily Mall's Athens correspondent reports Sherring won the marathon with Prince George near the finish. The Crown Prince’s son presented a bouquet. the Swedish president greeted spectators as the crowd celebrated, though some mistook a maple leaf for a shamrock.
Fragmented report lists pole vault and standing broad jump results with names such as Fretoid Coder Prence Soderstrom G 8 Roberta and others from America Sweden Canada and England. Includes heats and final mentions a marathon race with inconsistent digits and notes a distant conveyance of times and distances.
Archi Bahn and teammates from America and Europe compete in field events including discus and javelin. Notable performances include a 23-(twogn) meters throw and 40 meter hurdles, with Sheridan and Leavitt among entrants.
A local athletics note records the 220 yard handicap event at Wallich’s track meeting. The field included names like Myon, Momai lem Forge, and Bartholomew, with several horses and jockeys noted for the final stretch.
Melbourne’s sports scene warms with a forthcoming Sportsmen’s meeting at Exhibition Arena on October 11 and 2, offering £300 in prize money and a Derby night sequence through November 10. Organizers J Wren and E J Wright push a program aiming near £1000 in total prizes, including a £600 main event at the Sheffield grounds, with detailed plans to be shared next week.
Nominations pour in for the Rockhampton Carnival with over five hundred entries. The Sheffield Handicap lists 106 entrants including A B Poste Tyas Maurice Buxton and Thompasn eKtewell among many. Notables such as McManus and Kiley travel from Melbourne to support the event as Lord and Lady Chelmeford pledge attendance.
The article notes improvements at St Luke's ground by Muradod Club, mentions crowds rising across matches, and outlines Marrickville Petersham games with wins over Hurwood and a close call for Marrickville. It cites a pending Queensland trip contingent on player availability and urges Sayers to inform the association secretary.
North Sydney defeated Mosman on the North Sydney Wrel by 12 goals to a, with a wide margin despite Mosman’s late attacks. Scorers for North Sydney included Toleta Alogmial's Wealeatholpe Higgs Morrison Sievens and Colyer, while Mau Davis tallied all three for Mosman.
Northern Tasmanian lacrosse team finished their Melbourne tour by playing Hawkesboro at Toorak Park on June 4 in front of about 300 spectators. Hawkesboro won 13 to 2 as Tasmania showed improvement in the MLC match though errors in teamwork remained. On June 6 University defeated the visitors 11 to 3, Tasmania failing to unite offensively and losing points due to a lack of combined action.
Wetley’s Lane announces the Fourth Kalgoorlie Hundred meeting at Kalgoorlie WA on August 29. The programme includes a long and varied list including a whippet race. Full entry closing dates and details appear elsewhere.
The dirt track at the Agricultural Ground is to be prepared for the eight-hour event on October 1. The Wares Club organises fare to sult riders en route to the Warroamboul Melbourne event. December meeting at Christ church is set during the Exhibition with top Australian riders expected to compete. Entries close Friday for the League's inter-club premiership. Parramatta Club backs J Hagney and vows to gain experience and learn from Victorian players. Readers note reports on Essendon Hawksburn matches, Malvern MC C, and various league results. The piece also discusses road racing in Melbourne, long-distance event ideas, and delays in scheduling due to winter.
The Burwood Club plans a tet mien open road race on the Homebush course next Saturday. A Lithgow Club meeting read a NSW Cyclists Association secretary letter proposing the club join the new body, and after discussion the matter was left in abeyance.
Kramer, seven times American champion, said goodbye to the race track. He met Egmond Jacquelin in Tours and defeated his former rival twice, signaling a shift to a more aggressive, all out style since arriving in Europe.
The Society held a pret con cert and social at Excelator Hall War wickville last Monday night with large attendance of indies and gentlemen. Patron Mr R W W McCoy presided and noted rapid progress in six months. Credit due to hon treasurer D Philpott and others for the entertainment. New South Wales Cricket Association suspends Victor Trumper A Cotter and A J Hopkins for collusion with Melbourne CC to face any English side without Board approval. Ascot Today. Popular prices. Outbound sales and grand stand 2/ 6 Leger 1/-.
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