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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
9
Report from New South Wales bowls finals notes Soldier Bowlers arriving for the championship while a heavy morning downpour affected early play. Rinks faced tough greens as players battled conditions and the event proceeded amid lingering rain and wind.
A long article notes Mr S A Rawdon’s plans for extended breeding using Musket progeny and mentions Lantus, Trafalgar, Poseidon, Spanner, and Dudu in discussions of stud value. It cites Roseworthy and Werribee sales, describes successful foals like Spanner and Poseidon’s line, and previews upcoming breeding and yearling activity in Melbourne and Adelaide racing circles.
The report details a chaotic 1910 era trotting scene with references to Tulkeroo, Tulkeroo’s owner, and the large Russian horse market. It notes prices and sales, the Bolshevik influence, and famous figures like Axworthy and Lee Axworthy, along with various bids and transportation of horses amid political turmoil and war era upheaval.
Nominations close for key races at the 1919 Spring Meeting including the Breeder Plate and Gimcrack Stakes with sweepstakes and for two-year-olds. Also noted are Autumn and Goring Meetings with various stakes and the death of George Leonards, a renowned auctioneer contemporary to Wire Beach and Michael Tush.
Ex-champion Harry Stevenson suffered an unfortunate rapenence during a match with Tara Reece while the billiards event for the Amateur Championship continued. Stevenson, reported as recovering, had intended to return next year, with the championship set to begin in Melbourne.
The Australian champion J R Hooper recovers from pleurisy and vows to defend the English Amateur Championship title if fit, aiming to represent Australia internationally. The report details tournament tensions, key rivals, and progress across matches, with scores and player notes interwoven through the narrative.
A long stream of newspaper text describes a Chicago billiards event with references to players, venues, and officials. It notes attendance, large table counts, and ongoing excitement around the sport, including mentions of Davenport and others, with details about locations near Dearborn and Wabash avenues.
Fragmented OCR recounts a 1915 era American Amateur Championship at the Chicago Athletic Club. It covers players like Collins, McAndless, and Huntaq Father, detailing high breaks, cannons, and the event’s setup with billiard table tech, spectators, and referees. It references notable names and the tournament format and atmosphere.
The Sunday Times reports a wide readership enabling robust advertising. It covers a basketball match where Rockdale defeated Ade Ny 66 to 64 after a late surge, noting Kennedy and Watson's actions, and includes final scores from the NATOONMA PAIRS event won by Hill and Davidson of Marrickville with scores 24 to 1. The piece mixes game notes, player performances, and final outcomes with a stream of names and places.
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