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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
4
A restored eye brings Sam Langford back to boxing, once a legendary puncher known as one of the hardest hitters. After years of hardship, a New York specialist operated, lifting him from poverty and darkness. He plans to fight Primo Camera next week in a bout linked to his comeback.
Harry Crow, 29, finally earns a place in the Victorian rugby team after 14 first grade appearances. The forward, noted for calm leadership, recalls a long career starting at Fort Street High School and St George Navy, and says his late breakthrough could shape a successful semi final run.
A budding champion in the Shires match Mosman vs North Sydney is cited by veteran observer Oi. The colt Th Martin scored £20 not out last season and the report mentions future greats Vic Trumper Clem Hil Don Bradman and Stan Nec Ncabe as benchmarks to watch.
Miss Wills-Roody of Berkeley is reportedly improving in tennis practice in England and may compete at Wimbledon if she regains her former high-grade form. The piece also mentions racing figures and cricket notes from Australia, with various names and events amid a broad sports overview.
Owen Crosevin, formerly of the NSA, received a grand ovation after defining the green jersey for Randwick in a Saturday reserve grade game. The piece notes his aerial dash and crowd reaction while detailing other local figures and betting talk at recent meetings and meals.
The passage recounts a freezing Quetta scene with troops enduring extreme cold. It notes makeshift sheltering, frozen water troughs, and soldiers stripped to extreme minimal attire to cope with the chill. The account mixes adventurous overtones with stark weather hardship of the era.
English captain B A Golligan discusses P E Warner A L Perrin and T A Higson as England selectors for a 1936 37 Australia tour. Blackheath hosts a cricket and golf weekend with new bowling green and pavilion fans. Bradman plans a return to Kensington Oval near Healdon Street Kensington Adelaide.
German gliding specialist Kronfield completed the 344 miles between London and Paris in just over four hours, averaging 664 mph with a four sailplane setup and pedal rotor. He previously flew Bristol to Hunworth, 120 miles, in 76 minutes, riding rising air to sustain lift when the motor cut out.
Reading a Caribbean tale, Rey recounts a West Indies voyage, rug making, and a notorious Hendren Bus name. He recalls a hijacked Hendren Bus incident near Trinidad as locals lash a man and push a body into a ditch.
Sydney crowd still recalls Dally Messenger's high dive try against New Zealand at the 1908 Rugby match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The event drew a large audience as NSW defeated New Zealand in a day of rugby glory. A Tattersall’s Club celebration followed the victory with notable sports figures in attendance.
Mrs Mildred Didrickson of America, famed Olympic star and versatile athlete, pursues golf with aim to win the American championship. She plans to continue athletics, while her answer emphasizes focusing on golf putts over prior sports feats and Olympic titles.
The article notes British and international boxing talk on Japanese aims to top amateur boxing, with references to George Cook and opponents like Paneho iller, plus discussion of Ireland’s Pat MurrayMan and Palestine service shaping fighters. It covers boxing fame, training, and era context with English and European rivalries.
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