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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
The article previews major race prospects with Doncaster and Cup contenders. It notes Gambler's Gold, Chrysalaus, Panacre, and other runners, mentioning bets, odds, and likely challengers across Flemington and Sydney Cup contexts.
A fragmented 19th century style letter from Sydney University Rugby Union discusses a deputation to the Rugby League and a possible section from the Rugby Union. The document names prominent figures, notes discussions with the League body, and asks members of the Sydney University Sports Union to consider proposed changes and fairness before the next general meeting.
Sydney Rowing Club celebrates its Jubilee Regatta on the Parramatta River this Sunday with past presidents and members rejoining for a 30 year reunion. Club founder G Delaney and longtime president A W Shawforth loom large in memory as the Woollahra Bay clubhouse remains a hub for rowing, with the Aubertapa sheds continuing to host gatherings and celebrations for the sport's state- wide heritage.
An opaque, fragmentary clipping mentions football and rugby related items, travel to cities, a death of Kin Taxber, racing photographs, and a reserve tram to Sydney. The text is garbled with multiple place names and incomplete phrases, providing no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Racing notes describe chaotic betting at Wangersharm with machine wagering dominating and many races at Randwick and Warwick. It notes standout finishes, horses like Master Avinean and Allwanth, and mentions trainers and odds, with persistent chatter about form and pacing shaping the day’s outcomes.
The article surveys Sydney Cup favorites and racing fortunes, tracing past winners, favorites, and backers. It notes historical favorites like Lord Cardigan and Sweet Well, discusses weightings and odds, and recalls Melbourne and Australian Cup links, with reference to notable horses and jockeys from early 20th century racing.
The Day's Best Finish occurred in the Warn Stakes at Canterbury with a tight finish. Abbotsford and Brown Plour pressed Oplatot Bay and Kemnertom, but ultimately Emely scored by a head. Kernerton, Giol Bay, and Komford followed closely in a close field.
A fragmented note from the Adelaide Coit Club shows a decision against hosting the American golf championship. The club cites lack of adequate caddies, timing, and facility readiness as reasons for not proceeding with the event.
The Randwick entries list attracts riders from Melbourne and Victorias states. Handicaps are filled and withdrawals expected to simplify divisions. Nominations remain strong for Cunde Land Stakes and A C Plate with several crack runners hoping for easy prize money.
The report covers entrants and favorites for the Salt and Tutts Cup events, naming J Scoble trained contestants like Tre y and Kysall. It mentions Views Bart Biman and past Flemington standout Cortele Tor, with several horses ineligible for the former race and others listed as notable, including Dinkar Digger and Galtes Maid.
At the Waleed G9 annual meeting the following members were chosen for the committee Mexoen Benfeew F. Abeh Dr. Baw Wire Warieay.a Wikanatn Dean C. Dennett Altingland and Ronilew were named to the committee.
The article reviews Artilleryman's success at the VRC Autumn meeting, noting his multiple placings and earnings, with potential showings at Randwick next month. It mentions rival horses, weights, and breeding, including discussions of Mackay bloodlines and Premiership contenders in upcoming Sydney events.
Speculation flies over yearling ownership at Melbourne sales and the fate of Satin Bird after a Randwick incident. Details include horses like Beully, Artilleryman, and Oceanwood, with discussion of Sydney Cup prospects, Autumn events, and upcoming Hawkesburn entries. The piece links owners, trainers, and notable performances while noting uncertain weights and race outcomes.
The text appears as garbled phrases with no clear story or identifiable people, places, or events. It reads like corrupted OCR with scattered names and fragments, lacking a coherent incident or report to summarize.
In Sydney a patchwork of horse racing terms and names fills the page with next Saturday’s meeting flagged. Mentions of NOVICE and MILE events mix with bettors quotes and priced runners like Chrysosaur and Gan Goll in a busy card led by bookmakers.
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