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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
1
Sydney cricketer Andy Ratzie reportedly signs with Melborne Cricket Club as a high profile recruit. Commentary notes his prewar form and potential impact while observers warn of age and fitness issues. The piece mentions coach and club officials weighing the move amid ongoing football talk and local expectations.
A late Monday meeting addressed a channeled challenge involving the Layen Tenia Association and Cayace. Officials noted realignment issues and entry realities, with Australia’s stance remaining neutral.
A chaotic Rosehill event saw outsiders feature in several races with long-held expectations unsettled. Notable moments included Pine Sank and Pine Park leading before a risky last furlongs stretch, while several riders struggled with the course and timing.
A disjointed report reviews performances at a Melbourne track with mentions of horses like Patchy Melbourne and Mister Zephyr. It highlights near misses and a few standout runs while noting some runners underperformed. The text references owners, trainers, and placings as part of a broader race summary.
The article previews the A C Sires Produce Stakes withGossip Malan Willatari faborde favored on current form The Melloune fictire is upset but unlikely to beat seven furlongs specialist Gemine Haan at Melbourne The race sees rivalries including Branmnia Warwick Farm and Prince Coates with Juvenile Stakes prospects also noted. contenders like Dinkum Digger Skysal and Stephapauls are improving as the field eyes key form ahead of the Produce Stakes.
A fragmented report lists penalties and winners from the Champagne Stakes and related races over the past decade. It names horses such as Beverlage, Galamington, Wolawe, Radnur, and Mullieme, with jockeys and odds noted for select years 1910 to 1918, plus a discussion of sires and notable performers in the era.
In Doncaster and Sydney Cup context four scratchings loom large with Greenstead, Ceugie, Havade, and Defier among contenders. Bets focus on Winders’ big weight at Newcastle and Chrysolaus’ Doncaster nod while Sydney runners like Sydney Damsel, Gamblers Gold, and Mount Prisca eye Rosehill events and related Railway Handicap or Rawson Stakes chances.
A dogged summary of selections and opinions from a meeting on racing outcomes at Doncaster. Analysts discuss Handicap races at distance, names such as Neaveias Perecux Hooked and Ardenorree appear, with forecasts for Sydney Cup and Melbourne trip form.
A letter from NSW Rugby League officials argues the University Football Club should affiliate with the League. They defend amateur status and representation on the governing body while criticizing anti League arguments and urging alignment to allow University players to compete under the code.
A garbled racing column notes improving horses and hopes in May at Rosehill and Newcastle. It mentions Poslants, Tracery, The Pani, Melbiourne prospects, and stallions Maesty Cytiene and Petar with prices. overall the piece presents uncertain outcomes and financial figures amid a chaotic text.
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