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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1931
Page
14
A highly garbled 1931 sports item references the Springboks and rugby results amid unclear fragments. Names, dates, and places are obscured by OCR errors, but it signals a mid-1930s era coverage of matches, commentary, and forthcoming events with scattered references to crews and venues.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss footballers birthdays in November and a touring side's matches. References to John Wilson, Moglinh RT, and various dubious names appear alongside mentions of tour plans and expected games against New Zealand and South Africa. The text suggests a mixed retrospective and preview tone with sports commentary.
The narrator recounts a failed attempt to swim the Channel, detailing travel, preparations, and the demanding voyage. Various figures, places, and boats are named as the writer explains why the attempt was not completed and vows to retry next year despite obstacles.
Australian yachtsmen seek to join international racing and urge a shift to star class boats. The move follows debates on current craft, with several regions proposing new types and timelines, while the Prince class and racing commission look to modernize.
Sydney rowing scene focuses on Lanet Cove near Shurdey effoenoen after Mosman defeat. Entrants include Jinbortiel Mossy Letelhurtt Dhum movne Glebe and Sydney with finals hoped for Synner and lighter eights. Contested events feature weight champions fours and a regatta on November 28, transport issues threaten Nepean Civils, and local clubs prepare amid political discourse.
Sydney cricket report notes Riverview shore and View's batsmen clashing, with Shore making 220 in the century, and View dismissed for 216. West and high school matches at Newington and Parramatta grounds highlight strong batsmen, bowlers, and upcoming draws as teams chase form and local honours.
A Melbourne era report highlights schoolboy all rounder MONG as a leading talent in Sydney cricket. The piece names rivals like Seluula Lata Jenny White and Jacl Beaton, praising Lace for potential senior selection and noting upcoming trials and the 12 round format. It mentions expectations for the Somerstora event and lists matchups and venues, including Uhefstius and Tannt a.
Sydney University and NSW Amateur Athletics discuss the upcoming championships in Sydney and Melbourne. Names such as Carlton, Bracey, J Joubert, and D J Joubert appear amid plans for the national and interstate meets with debates over travel, scheduling, and double banking for athletes.
Wests clinched the A grade title at the NSWAAA event held at the University grounds, defeating Randwick Kensington. Record attempts by Varsity and Botany were noted but not officially recognized, while George Golding clocked 408-20 for the quarter mile and several sprint records were set though not all ratified.
Local notes report Queensland amateurs practice for Australian championships with tests in Urbitine on December 2 and 1 to select Northern representatives for Sydney event. Mention of runners Peary, Yates, Wall, and Davis, with expected clashes and training details amid upcoming track test.
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