Prodigal Athletic Notes and Obscure 1910s Track Gossip
A fragmented historical note details deaths and individuals linked to amateur athletics, mentioning Joseph F Leaky of Inedscote, Pf Brady, and William Plethute. The piece weaves in references to trials, athletic feats, and early 20th century track and field personalities amid a portrait of gossip and provincial sports reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F Leaky
Inedscote
Cinebos
Pf Brady
Thar Townie
Indoor track and field meet opens in New York
New York stage opened the Amateur Athletic Union indoor season with a night of fast races and jumps. Mike Primall won the two miles amid a close finish as Sullivan and other stars starred. Melvin W. Sheppard impressed in sprints and long jumps while Montreal’s Happey set a pole vault height near the indoor national record. Final team points were tallied after twelve events, with strong showings by New York clubs and Irish American athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Sullivan
Hoo Wilson
Kogland Ant Foo Faith
Michigan
Pittaburg A.A
Harry
Issing
New York Athfer Club
Bromstow
Iissing
Tatlan
Haeema
Melvin W. Sheppard
Frank
Frown Universiny
Marth
Martin Shera
Pere Ces
Manele Sheretan
Vaal
Ariel
Lng
Pinal
Wartraniy
Ernie Postini
Tage
Wales
Marois
Wamp
Mires
Marty Storia
Tae
Maryland
Bidens
Henan
Edison
Ronish Bribier Tras Wuob Deb Ne Tay Lt Atumieir
Renee
IP Perel Ogante
Melvin
Wo Happeey
Montreal A.C
J. Calling
Rowton
Montreal
A.C
Xavier A.C
Brown University & Summaries PO
Monteral Asa
Tabcoek
NOWAO
Ditt
Woo
Mela
Wendy
Me Fond
Martimore Ok
Connell
IAA
Ben
Otd
Haddes
Wdnattachess
Philadelphia
Eller
Lod Lowell
EAA
Melvin W. Shep 'Op
Dileng
NWA
Corm
Tima
Milfs Walk
Levenolh
Os B. Mann
A. Wodllemrke
F. McDonald
A.D
Wren J
Sheridan
Lala
Club races and notes botany harriers meet at Powerphy Mank
The Botany Harriers held a Saturday afternoon meet at Powerphy Mank with events including sprints and distances. Numerous heats featured athletes such as Devitt Grdaton and Miller while Redfeam Harriers and Birchgrove Harriers posted results from Moore Park and surrounding venues.
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Botany Harriers
Hit Powephy
Tinvinds
Patany
Jinier
Bern
Nir
Joseph Hankin
Ueaimd
Mraulin
Twandioat
Devitt
Grdaton
Sen
Fitedimmons
Ace
Miller
Prt Miller
Pitzaimavene
D-Deey Kdsning Phroad Jcm
Wil Itt Din
Matt bin
Dyre
OM bin
Dewick
South Sydney Harriers Defeat In NSW AAG Challenge
South Sydney Harriers host a NSW AAG event facing Olga Tene lek Mal and Sydney University AG defeated by a local club team. The meet featured top performers including Jeni Amarth Ogilvie Jo Marley Winters Iwan Coxon and challengers from University teams as South Sydney aimed to rally full strength in the field.
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Sydnee Ularriors
Attra Challenge
Hope
Nsw
Bayale
Teria Jaye
Melek Py
Peth
Ihia
Dee
Sydney University AG
Sitinis
Elmht
Evomis Tean
Saute
Sydney
Atece Jueltes
Ho Jeni" Amarth
Ogilvie
UW Brben
Jo J
Marley
Hoo Winters
Iwan Coxon
TO Frerquann
Edmond Joova HS
Fornell
RO Tole
Bradley
F Flowers
Redfern $S
Unclear OCR Sports Card With Mixed Names and Scores
Fragmentary readable items show various sports names and scores across multiple teams and venues, including mentions of Montreal, Philadelphia, Brown University, and several player or team abbreviations. The text is largely garbled with scattered proper nouns and no coherent single event.
Five Miles Race Won By T J Collina
N Y A C event noted with T J Collina securing a five mile victory over competitors. Hailey and Daly finished among the top contenders while other names appear in scattered references to teams and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y.A.C
BH. Adem
A. Maller
M.ua
Brooklyn
Professional Notes and Comments on Athletics and Law
AEGUA notes professional athletics developments in South Africa and Australia, including November events in Weston and Ginamain, with references to awards, sanctions, and the impact of a new betting law on stadium racing and professional runners. Mentions Muscoyne and Darien as featured riders, and debates stadium profitability versus legal constraints.
Cycling Notes From New South Wales Clubs
The monthly meeting of the New South Wales Cyclistic Union was set for next Wednesday night. South Sydney Club announced a 10 miles road ride for the 200 meter event on the 7th, while Redfern Club plans miles handicap over the Booncrong course next Saturday. An inter-club outing at Yarra Bay on the 21st promises strong participation as several clubs signaled intent to take part. George Liggins reports that Brisbane champion race winner Shepherd posted the fastest time in a road ride to the north, returning to Sydney Monday. Members who visited Brisbane for the national championship were pleased with treatment, though public attendance was lower than hoped, causing financial concern for promoters. Francis Hirtles, the Overlander, cycling west to east across Australia, arrived in Broken Hill and left for Sydney. Numerous other events draw runners and wheelmen, with prize money up to a substantial sum. entries close November 4.
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Rufe Naylor
Johannesburg A. Club, Ltd
Rand
Tin
J. Mefomes
I2yde
Kinckow
Wobyds
Ames J. Tdonaldson
J. Melnnes
Donaldson
Ser
Byde
J. Walter
Isyda
Norman Conway
Timit
Conway
Remin Miers
B. Quinlan
Rote Naylor
Johansen
Nouylor
Bereen
Johagceen
Noorase
Mick Terry
Tasmanial
Reckenberg
Heckenberg
Gro Ligging
Hom
New South Watva Crelista’ Union
Shepherd
Brisbane
Balmain
Pirisbane
Nee Sah Wales
Cutcliffe
Mutton
Wataen
New South Walra Union
Declaration of Handicaps List Confusing, Incomplete
A garbled OCR style declaration lists numerous names and terms regarding handicaps. The readable text shows fragmented proper nouns and scattered phrases, but lacks coherent structure or clear actions. No decisive outcome or dates are present.
Victorian Notes On Athletic League Annulment Confuses Members
Melbourne correspondent reports confusion over a recent annulment at the Victorian Athletic League. The contested walking events sparked dispute within the local clubs as committees discuss redistribution of pacing duties and entry fees. New officers named include L McTianald as chair and A Leanle among others. Stawell Athletic Club set to meet Monday evening.
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Victormaan
Respol
Percy
Pie Val
Nsw Cgunei
L. McTianald
Cairsmali
Yo Relersan
A. Leanle
J Stubbs
To Maloney
EB Flereing
W Lambert
Wooel Troup
Acc
Willem
Stawell Athletis Club
Prive-Monry Mtiene Sum
Hag
Universal bicycle overland record ride to Fremantle
The article details Universal bicycles built from BBA parts leaving Fremantle on September 2. The riders aim to cover about a thousand miles in 40 days. Birties seeks Sydney arrival tomorrow to complete the overland journey in a new record time.
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Universal Bicycles
Dunlop
Fremantle
Birties
Sydney
Birdsd la
Appandal Club
South Africa
League Odds and Ends at Springwood Club Meeting
The annual meeting of Springwood Club on October 22, presided by E. M. Maidment, reports a balance of £218 15s 0d. W. Garton-Herker hints at leaving the district, praise for his past year’s work, and a gold medal planned for G. Barker. Melbourne Bicycle Club’s Austral Wheel Race prize money totals £214 for a two-day event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with five events and additional draws including balloon rents and flying-machine models.
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Springwood Club
E. M. Maidment
W. Garton-Herker
Tinabia
Nyfal
Tau Lob
G. Barker
Ben
Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Victoria
Carnival at Newcastle Promoted by Local Clubs
A poorly attended Saturday carnival in Newcastle, promoted by the Newcastle Bicycle Club and the Great Northern Meter Club for the local pit, faced dull weather but featured a planned program with races and prizes. The event ran with officials in place and a competition lineup including multiple riders, though turnout and engagement were low.
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Newcastle
Newcastle Bicycle Club
Great Northern Meter Club
Regramme
Wis
Messrs J
J. Yeo
Henaliz
Iecorm
W. B
Tim- Vo UK
Wiener
Phett
Uber
Mitchell Siga
Anderson Minda
Wataine
Gandner
Neralaetay Tim
Tom Ie
Spitar
H Waerinkes
Lydd
Os In
Helis
Oter Sturtiers
Hed
Hermie Bad
J. Davies
Helene Kop
Unlert
Bo Rede
Ly J Lert
Depp
Jo Yew
Dia
Hania
Publications Received Drars Annual and Australbsian Presents
Publications received include Drars Annual from Australbsian agents Gordon and Heth with four fine colored plates and companion pictures by Hunt and others. Reading matter features Max Feast by Dickens with 22 illustrations. Frank Duc, Lehmann, Thomson, and Qwee provide original art. The Australasian Theater Review for October is praised as exceptional for amateurs and professionals alike.
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Messrs
Gordon and
Heth
Kwriton Riviere
al Idfe
Bob
Handel Lueng
Jkail
William Hunt
Charles Dickow
Frank Duct
Lehmean
Hugh Thomson
Wil Qwee
Austveatasian Theater Review
Baker
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