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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
5
A 1932 piece argues for tightening amateur status rules in tennis, proposing a ban on professional play for pay and criticising lenient practices. It contends such shifts could hollow out the sport, noting top champions would struggle to sustain match play if newer rules take effect.
Brig general Mackay, associated with Buteced the hay in earlier New England and Sydney university sports, earned recognition as a capable cricketer with undoubted skill and distinction. He played well with notable success in pre war times and at university level.
The article notes Snowy Baker plans a trip to California to visit his father and relatives, lasting about nine days. It mentions the Los Angeles Athletic Club and hints at his ongoing work and connections in the boxing and entertainment world.
A report on cricket bat tariffs shows English and Australian bat costs diverging. Figures cited by W. A. Oldfeld reveal extra charges push a £1 England bat to 23/2 in Australia, with total landed cost over £2, devastating affordability for players. The New South Wales Union notes widespread impact on thousands of cricketers nationwide.
A report notes prohibitive price rises for cricket bats hockey sticks golf clubs and lacrosse sticks after tariff removal raising costs for players especially youths and women. It cites revised fair prices and argues sport participation would surge if costs drop, with cricket and hockey seen as key examples.
A vivid Sydney scene captures outstanding displays by American players led by Vines and Allison in singles and doubles on a day of high drama. The match showcased precise serving and sharp defense with notable rallies, drawing a large gallery and praising the visitors’ form and fitness.
The New Bowler Nagel, a young Vie run bowler, made history on Monday against Mingland with impressive figures. In the first South African minutes he took three for eight in the second innings against South Austen, and later four for ah in another spell. His best innings was 70 against New South Wales in Sydney, where his start showed restraint against power.
The piece argues against bringing English and Australian intervention to promote Rugby League in America. It notes risks, costs, and uncertain returns, while highlighting existing interest in England and France and in Australia for missionary style growth. It mentions Sydney clubs and Welsh league secretary H R Miller along with U S forces for potential expansion.
A Melbourne conference attended by Victoria New South Wales and South Australia growers debated marketing schemes for Australian and New Zealand butters and the need for government machinery to run a proposed scheme. The event covered potato prices dew lines for Sydney markets and forecasts, with leaders noting the risk of delaying the plan. Lamb breeders in Kyneton lauded the display of quality lambs and discussed export prospects as market conditions improve.
Fragmented text discusses net-cord theories in lawn tennis with names like Jorn Boraia Ian and mentions laws Tennis and Badmintons. It shifts to Toowoomba Grammar School cricket and tennis premierships, praising headmaster G B Barbour and players such as J Muddorn, J R Thomott, and W OG. Rontkis for notable performances.
The article discusses English cricket strategy in fast bowling led by Larwood and Foster, evaluating left handed power and the risk of intimidation. It covers reactions of Don Bradman era figures, Lord Tennyson’s comments on England’s touring squad, and debate over team selections and public criticism during the 1912- era discussion.
A chaotic scene marked the lawn tennis semifinals with Crawford Allison vs. Taylor and Vineland Ryn facing off. Simultaneous matches overloaded the courts. spectators hindered play as balls crossed to nearby courts. Officials appeared distracted and critics accuse press of exaggerating discord.
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