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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
8
The report details a tense tennis contest between New South Wales and an American combination, highlighting players like Williams and Pockley, with extended play and shifting momentum. It notes tactical exchanges, crowd reactions, and near-upsets as the NSW squad seeks victory amid mounting pressure and strategic moves.
A fragment mentions N. Doust rackets just arrived at Edgar Rice Sports Depot located at 44 Wonders Timeet with contact details for Hansen Moye and Channon.
The match reports describe Marsh and Peach battles with occasional stokes and strong backhands. Reid and Goodman show resilience, while Neil faces Reid in a looming semi and Rice set to meet Marsh, highlighting a veteran-dominated field and limited recent singles practice.
The report covers Australian Club Champion Apperly defeating J Pope in the decisive matches at Royal Melbourne. Apperly wins the first round and halves the next two, with Pape taking the fourth square but Apperly clinching the title after a tight finish. Verdant wind and challenging greens shape the contenders' play amid strong performances from Miss Hay and Miss Gatelleuse in the women’s event.
Fragmented sports roundup recounts matches and players including Goward Harris Drlae Gregg Henderson and Apperly with stumbles and partial scores. The garbled text notes doubles pairs, a final 6 0 result, and various patrons and medals alongside social events and club details.
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron begins the new season with a meeting and club house events as delegates discuss yachting governance, venue updates, and organizational addresses. The club's new quarters are noted at 51 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, with preparations for opening day next Saturday.
The report highlights rugby union, cricket and rowing in Melbourne and Sydney schools. It notes teams like EyAey Grae and Bubal, mentions the Howia Association and SCG events, and references public school participation and training constraints before a major meet.
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