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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
2
Melbourne University reports show a strong track focus as Prodigal recaps bouts involving Rowley Duffey Barker and Macpherson with praise for Barker’s 100 and 60s pace. The letter from Auckland echoes debate, noting Duffey as a top sprinter and weighing selections for Australia’s sprint lineup.
The piece discusses prominent sprinters from New Zealand, England, and Australia over two decades. It compares Hempton, Weatherstone, Rowley, Woodner, and others, citing NZ championships, 1892 to 1900 events, and Olympic results to argue on who was the superior over 100 yards and related distances.
Melbourne notes J W Schafe, famed Victorian handicapper, rebuts Mick Carter on back-markers and start fairness. He argues Burke’s form at Flemington proves his position, disputes claims of inconsistent treatment, and explains safety marks for newcomers. He cites Devine and Sullivan comments as misinterpretations within standard handicapping practice.
Mr J Danaty of Lautoka Fiji announces a patriotic sports meeting on Empire Day May 22 to aid the Belgian Relief Fund. Over £40 already subscribed in the room with more expected. events include 120 yard flat handicaps and hurdles with cash prizes. The hon secretary is Mr A M Dixon.
The intimation of death at Kragujevats Serbia on March 10 from typhus fever brings profound sorrow to Scotch golfing circles. Miss Neill Fraser went to Serbia in December as a dresser in the Scottish hospital unit and was among the strongest players in the Scottish Ladies GA sae. She captained the Scottish team in recent international matches with England Ireland and Wales and earned a bronze in the 1510 Ladies Championship, having been runner-up to Miss D. Jenking in the Scottish Championship three years ago.
A chaotic lottery-like notice urges readers in Melbourne to buy today for a chance at a 1000 pound art work and other prizes. It promotes a world tour round the world aid allocation and lists many high values while warning of deadlines and the need for quick purchases at Flinders Lane Melbourne.
Wartime fund drives draw Auckland and Maungakiekie entries with proceeds to the Women's Work Fund. Report covers opening of Heretauings Golf Links and mixed foursomes results, plus details from Karori, Hagley, Miramar, Cambridge, and other clubs. Includes notable scores, medal winners, and club officer elections amid a string of matches and bogey events across New Zealand courses.
Four leading Victorian pros staged an exhibition at Royal Melbourne Sandringham to aid the Belgian Fund. A Maiden and J Young defeated F Findlay and J M Patterson 5 up 4 in the morning four ball. Maiden starred with 76 for best ball. afternoon saw mixed teams with Mrs Gatehouse and Miss Hay contributing strong play. Admission tickets totalled £15 2s 6d with potential increase.
Results from the Middlemore links round two show H Horton defeating A Longuet 6 and 5 while Colbeck beats Bloom by 2 up. Louisson over Rich mond 5 and 4, Fairclough over Clark 2 and 1. Upton over Kinder by 3, Lusk 2 up over Foote, Bamford 2 and 1 over Thacker, Ralph 3 and 2 over Colbeck, Furns 2 and 1 over Hickson, Hanna 1 up over Grace, Sharland 7 and 6 over Macintosh. The day was fine, greens good, with lively play and notable matches Colbeck versus Ralph and Burns versus Hickson drawing interest.
The Motor reports the Automobile Club of Australia will shift to quarterly business meetings while keeping the second Thursday of each month as a social "members' evening" featuring varied entertainment. Inaugural social is tomorrow at 8 pm with a member musical program and Belgian Day car decoration drives for charity, offering private box theatre tickets as prizes.
Ten of fourteen entrants refused to start the Queensland one mile amateur championship due to a dispute over the grass track after Eight-Hour Day in Brisbane, with Syd Gee winning the heat from E Springfield as officials plan an inquiry that night. Meanwhile Floyd MacPackand’s death in Newark follows injuries from racing incidents. Tom Tracey won an Enfield to Camden road race, and several road events were postponed.
A note advertises a private hire for a sporting model touring car described as the smartest in town. It lists the Sunbeam street address 1601 Malabetie Street and mentions May 20 as the hire date with names misread as Phoped Giny 3451 and Suttor.
R J McNamara notes opening meeting at Newark Velodrome on March 29. Kramer dominates stars by winning the Overture prize over Goullet and Verri. McNamara describes a near miss in the Shanley Handicap and a tough ride from a back mark after qualification heats.
In Sydney on Saturday Eastern Suburb defeated St George at Kogarah by 10 goals to 2 amid soggy conditions. Ground quality hindered play but Southwick Hopkins and Turnall Mason led the victors with multiple goals. Petersham beat University 6 to none at St Luke's Burwood as Isherwood Walker Foord and Milber trio featured prominently. Balmain and Mosman spectators left disappointed as half the Mosman side failed to show. Federal A beat Birchgrove 5 to 2 at St Luke's Park with strong work from Barnett Fountain Yale Harper and a late goal. Federal B forfeited to Manly.
Sturt defeated University A 14 to 3 in Adelaide with Tonkin Mitchell Weste Selth and McGee among scorers for Sturt. Nigel Abbot ignited attacks for the victors while Uni players Dru Close and Godfrey have joined the Expeditionary Force. Victorian Games saw University beat Melbourne F C 3 1 with strong defense and Downing saving goal. Malvern Caulfield beat Essendon 12 to 3. Eastern Suburbs edged South Yarra 17 to 8. Brisbane season opened with Toombul 13 Kangaroo Point 5, Toombul also with big wins over Yeronga and Toowong Ottawa C.
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