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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
12
Newington College eight with Poorton bow and Fletcher stroke dominates in Adelaide. Team lineup includes Le King FP Thomas Tonkin Donohue Darrell Barnes Fletcher Pullaca with Fletcher at stroke and Poorton as bow.
A long analysis argues Bromwich should not be picked this year due to youth and pressure. It praises his potential for future Davis Cup events while noting the risks of overexposure and the need for gradual development. The piece stresses the ambassadorial burden on Australia and cautions against premature singles play.
In a rough crew race at the Sardar 10 Vel, St Josephs College eight faced Marion bow L Reynolds Matibonh Impey Esping Byrne Rose Butler Smith. Lindo mounted a comeback to settle a score after a previous defeat, with the St Josephs boat finishing strong and the crew rallying under stroke Fletcher Butler.
A fragmented report describes South Yarra in a Victorian contest with figures like Anat and Belgites involved. It mentions written effort and a tie scenario, noting Grice Pork and Olncing in daln g as part of a tense display of talent and keenness in enact the Aan Wiberg Hight.
New Zealand juniors had a pleasant visit, entertaining readers with remarks on modern methods, speed, and technique. Bedford, Pattinson, and Harper are highlighted as notable players, with Bedford winning an intermediate union title and Pattinson praised for service and range. The piece notes the juniors’ positive reception and hopes they return with the best players next year.
A reader recounts dieting on Kruschen daily dose and reports rapid weight gain after two years on the product. He notes his weight rose to 18 st 18 lb, then 24 st 2 lb after twelve months, claiming the tonic boosted appetite and hindered activity.
Max Fisher claimed the three mile professional sculling title on the Parramatta River Saturday night, defeating Cronulla representative Nick Torey. The final was a dramatic dead heat between Price and G, with strong rowing from Wade Tone and other contenders noted.
The Parramatta River crews, including Shore and St Joseph's, pushed hard on a busy Saturday with University and King's Cup paddlers joining clubs. Training routes to Ryde Bridge featured strong pace, steady tempo, and notable blade depth, while St Joseph's and Seote clubs impressed with solid strokes and controlled sprint finishes.
The article details Scots College eight rowers led by B Ross and F Horsfield, with performances by Fairbairn and Linde, plus under-17 and under-16 events. It notes progress under coach Mr. Pottie, mentions Shore crews, Newington coaching by Max Napier, and upcoming Meiden Eights race with previews of several crews' form.
Cilchrist ranks among the first half dozen after success seating A Lindo. Henry wins special singles over Cravenford in straight sets as both players show rapid improvement. Many players perform in a packed programme with days cup, mixed doubles, and under 21 finals. spectators urged to attend before rivals depart for Australia.
The NSW Police rowing crew received approval to represent Australia at the Berlin Games. The unit, formed in December 1996, is praised for fitness and past performances. Previous Australian crews included Stockholm 1918 and Paris 1924 entries, with Henley Grand Challenge successes cited as a benchmark for potential Olympic times.
A fragmented historical notice lists names and ages of individuals connected to school sports and police crews. It mentions Sydney High School, St Toland's College, and various athletic roles including rowing, rugby union, swimming, and rifle shooting, with scattered references to races and captains.
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