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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
16
The article details training and selection for George Parker and W. Muni as they prepare for major events in Sydney. It notes tentative schedules, team selections, and comparisons with recent performances, highlighting the Empire and Borlar clubs and upcoming trials.
A fragmentary report recalls a minor Olympiad style meeting at Paris and Colombes with Sweden United States and France competing. It notes 100 and 200 metre races, a dramatic finish by Paddeck, Gullmon, and Nurmi, and hints at broader European athletics drama and champion performances.
A fragmented report outlines results from a recent Victorun Athletics League meeting. The summary mentions veteran teams, talent evaluations, and plans for upcoming competitions, with references to specific athletes and regional organizers. The legibility issues limit precise details.
George Parker describes his European walking tour including the Antwerp meet and Dunn Shield. He praises competitors such as Ugo Frigerio and notes judges from France England and Denmark. Parker criticizes travel delays of New Zealanders and recalls fellow walkers like A Maroney and Hilly Rudd while praising the Antwerp event's spirit.
Bo Terry reviews South Africa's Olympic efforts, noting weather and venue effects at Antwerp, handling of trials, and the need for a high standard in events. He compares performances by Loomis and Faas, discusses coaching systems, and argues for trials at Lord's to near world standards, outlining notable athletes and prospects.
Fragmentary notes describe the Tour de Paris road race of 12 kilometres with multiple climbs in France. Han Binet is mentioned as a winner in a garbled recount, with other names and details unreadable.
In Amesbury notes, Mr. Gee Dare of Yallah cites potential whelp outcomes for Derby Laas and Dusty Queen, with Deby Lad as a White Hope. Plans hint at New Zealand and Australian involvement, including Waterloo Eup in the Dominion next year, while Victorian Cup and Tasmanian figures shape autumn and travel to Auckland.
An important meeting of the NSW National Coursing Association was held at Bateman's Hotel chaired by Mr Gir Br Comtas. Committee set dates for Derby Oaks meetings and Champion Cup events with purses and trophies. notices cover ages and placements and suggest future gatherings and racing action including the Woodstone Cup and regional stakes. The report preserves names of organizers, dates, and prize details from the event.
The Sydney Amateur Ocean Race featured boats such as Shark Trend, Sunbeam, Roma, Maple, and Manly Magic racing from Botany Bay to Manly with tight competition. Magic led early but Maple ultimately won. Roma suffered a crew fall, and Yeulbs, Sunbeam, and Euin-mara chased. Triton won the Sydney Amateur race while Triton beat Rama by 40 seconds. The Pittwater regatta preparations and Lord Foster’s interest in yacht racing were noted as part of a busy sailing scene.
Fragmentary OCR text references Cranbrook sports, Spearhead group, and individuals like Pat Shea and Vittoria. Mentions a public enactment, Sydney venue, and athletic notes but lacks coherent events or outcomes. Reading is highly damaged with many garbled names and phrases.
Fragmentary text lists names, venues, and times with scattered letters. It references a sale, participants, and a diving event with possible scores or placements, but the readable content is too garbled to confirm specifics or assemble a coherent report.
The Arrow previews a British cricket contest with South Australia noting strengths and weaknesses. It promises bright profiles of players to watch and insights on game possibilities, with observations from our writers and visitors.
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