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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
9
A historical letter laments selection practices in soccer with jokes about inviting India Palestine and South Africa notes. The writer muses on cross Pacific competition, praising American quality and imagining a USA team facing strong international foes in future matchups.
Reading from Sydney Tattersalls Club court studio, a death notice for George Mar Tow is noted after years as a member. The piece recalls Tony Rafty’s sketch session for Babe Didrikson, but the caricature ended up on Tow, with other reminiscences about boxing, local figures, and upcoming events mentioned in a lively 9 5 24 style.
A chaotic clump of overheard notes reports Australian riders and travel by ship and train, mentioning Speedster Ill and various figures in sport and exploration. The fragment lists names, places, journeys, and gymnastic feats, mixing racing talk with travel lore and scattered dialogue.
A garbled report discusses Bobby Skene and a young England forward in a curious, unclear match context. It mentions a 10 goal figure, weight, and potential for a future big score, with Ashton brothers noted and a hint of a bold plan for Spain.
The passage asks who writes each week for The Referee and contains garbled phrases about writers, places, and names. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment with unclear references to Sydney, Hong Kong, and various names, offering little coherent detail about authorship.
Notables at the Monte Carlo Country Club luncheon include Curly Lard Mire a vice president, Mev Walls Myers founder and others from Sweden Augusts P H Joachimes Ghshinnn J Brygaen and more. The report covers tennis players deliberations, travel plans and upcoming matches with focus on Delaney and Purcell plus Arthur Collins and other veterans.
Fragmented text describes friction over lawn tennis roles in England. Mentions Donald Budge J W thirteen matches and travel fatigue. References to juniors, Anne, Kale Sturge, and ladies' events with scattered names and overseas tours. The garbled prose notes conflicts between sports and other activities with no clear single outcome.
An unclear report mentions Cheery Jack and its cheerful owner with reference to Sydney and sports, noting attempts and runs amid confident cheer. The fragment references teams named Cheetio and Forssyt but lacks coherent details or dates.
Fragmentary text describes a chaotic fight arena with references to Chinatown and San Francisco like setting. Mentions a China related event, hints of a expeditionary forge, and names Austen Han and Ailes amid scattered phrases about combat, money, and politics in a cluttered AP style excerpt.
Efforts are underway to create a memorial for Gwyn Nicholls, famed rugby footballer and sportsman. The plan proposes a permanent reminder at Cardiff Arms Park and a hospital bed memorial and scholarship for Welsh students at the University of Wales.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a marriage plan involving Dr Owen Smith with garbled phrasing about venues, dates, and international ties. Key names appear inconsistent, preventing clear event details or locations.
In a competitive game summarized from local sports coverage, Badge shines with a big lead over Perry as teammates Donald Badge and Fel Dery support the effort. Erin finge ihe and Vince thine meremfona contribute notable plays, securing a decisive advantage and boosting the team's season momentum.
Australia should host a Golden Gloves tournament as fans in Europe and the Pacific discuss the idea. Commonwealth organizers and boxing unions weigh logistics while proposals for a Pan Pacific event surface amid speculation and regional interest.
The report highlights Wooderson nicknamed Ice Box winning a major race in Melbourne. It notes his quiet demeanor, refusal to drink or smoke, and his strong performance in a 200 metre event. The piece references spectators, other racers, and a ceremonial salute around the athletics arena.
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