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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
12
Tasmanian racing circles report strong showings at Hobart and Launceston meetings. Attendees noted attendance and betting, with Tasmanian club officials forecasting a lively season ahead as horses and breeders ship in from Sydney and Melbourne for upcoming fixtures at Mowbray and surrounding tracks.
Fragmented OCR summary recounts Albion Park meeting with multiple races and contenders. Mentions Lyndhurst Stud influence, Flying Machine filly, Flying Wink, and various horses like Seremieh, Tom, Fingilia, Old Tie, and Master Warkon in a long, uncertain handicapping narrative.
Fragmented report on proposed changes at the Plemington course to ease Cup Day congestion. Mentions other racing topics, including horses like Abless and Me Me La, and notes about the Melbourne bookmaker scene amid race buildup.
The November fourth racing program features numerous stakes events including the MIMBA STAKES and OAKS STAKED. Entries list THRID DAY selections with names such as GREENSTEAD and LUTEPLAYER and emphasize notable hurdles and handicaps across the CARD.
Selections listed for Williamstown first day racing on Friday November 4 feature trials for Mont Blanc Stumbler and Evelyn Waianae Symonds, with November Handicap and Truganine Handicap also noted. Second day includes Williamstown Cup and events for Queen Comedy and Tangalooma.
At Epping yesterday the Maser family breeders of Peerless Pour Poitrel celebrated a race victory after a tense meeting led by Mr Jo Bates. The crowd cheered as the grand horse won the cup and the event highlighted the strong turnout and support from breeders and patrons alike.
The article offers a detailed, admiring portrait of Duke Kahanamoku’s swimming prowess. It compares his muscular development to classical ideals, notes powerful arms and pectorals, and emphasizes his efficiency in strokes. It also mentions expectations for a forthcoming race against Mokland and relates broader swimming association plans for Australia and Melbourne Cup context.
Two members of the Australiday Morning in re Uiyueer return after the Seventh Olympiad event. Antwerp hosts the results of their wine course and related activities, with local observers noting outcomes and future plans.
A crowded crowd watched the Epping trots at Tp Angyatterday where Lat Nine’s Chob won an eleven event DFO. The BaaL at Tee Roping Handicap produced a dramatic finish as Mauli wip edged Ring for second.
Fragmentary text mentions people and places like Hartis and Warner with unclear context. It reads as a garbled note about a schedule or shift change and a Monday morning reference. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the readable portion.
A fragmented OCR read yields scattered names and numbers. No coherent event detected. Entities like William Rocksang and Oastlameage Stelet appear, but the text lacks a clear narrative or outcome to summarize.
Victorian team secures an innings and 79 run victory over South Australia at Adelaide. Batsmen and bowlers from Victoria dominate, with standout performances by leading figures and steady support from the middle order as the match progresses into a decisive result.
A garbled item describes tabmania coverage at CNET with talk of matches and players. It mentions Hobary eles and old cricesters and hints at a season with many mandates. The passage references bowling and a rough vision, suggesting a chaotic scene around events and scores.
In Melbourne on Monday night Jack Quinlan aged 45 dominated Les Coghill in a boxing match. Coghill opened confidently but Quinlan controlled the rounds, stunning Coghill and ultimately attracting a large crowd as Coghill was knocked out near the end of the rounds. The referee counted him out as Coghill struggled to recover, Quinlan earning a decisive win.
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