Trumper Style In Batting Inspires Young Gordon Star
Alan Kippax and Roy Robinson draw comparisons to the legendary Trumper as Waverley batsmen display graceful driving and power at Coogee. Spectators note the young Gordon prospect resembles Trumper of 1898 97 era while refining timing and shot selection amid growing form this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Kippax
Ana Irullas
Trumpar
Kinnas
Waverley
Aiready
Trumper
Gordon
Roy Robinson
Coogee
Trimmper
Victor
Anturpriss
Oliss Arleket
Rodlonor
Distant Parts Horseracing Tales From Cruden Bay
In Distant Parts Wes Ceili and Ceilidh the racehorse rise through bids and owners. Cumnings and Mollie Bennet bring Ceilidh to South Australia with connections to Lord Mirey Crom and George Bennet. Curmings, Ted Borris, and Jule Dorrie appear in a plot of crossings and racing strategy as horses like Ceilidh and Eastern Monarch line up for potential glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceili
Adelaide
Hurdier
Jin
Cumnings
Paddy
Kearne
Pattiein
Culev
Mirey Crom
South Australia
George Bennet
Medborne
Len Alonke
Ted Borris
Hamilton Dawns Station
Dros
Ailles
Alice
Alice, If He Were Anywhere Hindy To Ieas Ifhmita
Thors
Hurrig
Kimberley
Tom. Davidson
Kate
Arthur
Djeddy
Albce Syca
State Soccer Cup visit at Sportz Ground sparks chatter
Me fingt Bore Miller secretary of NS.W. Rugby League talked with Sid Grant president and Son Stone treasurer at the Sportz Ground. He showed keen interest in the event and wore a smile after hearing a wireless description of the Baby League, amid speculation about growing Seecar breed numbers and the Australian team composed of N.BW. men Vansanely at a record crowd.
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Noriceo
Me Fingt
Sportz
Bore Miller
Ns.w. Rugby League
Sid Grant
Son Stone
Erie
N.bw
Manies
Armoured Guns and Racing Mix Up at Gerringong Beach
Sydney shooter Dick McKinsey brought an arsenal to Rep Light’s garage including a high power rifle and a Colt pistol, triggering a dramatic demonstration. At Gerringong the next day drivers shifted to target practice as beach racing paused, with Peters, Fagin, and Fogin among noted marksmen.
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PV Uenever
Dick WcKinsey
Sydney
Pues
Rep. Light
Gerringong
Mse
Wisfy
Rite
Hissainff
AlKinney
Mon
McKinney
Sean Fillinse
Tom Peters
Jim Fagin
Fogin
Peters
Bentley
New Zealand Rugby Faces Scrummaging Dispute Amid Black Ferns Debate
Old New Zealand rugby minds question discarding the traditional eight man scrum as Gallagher Stead and co adapt the game. The critique centers on the shift from the classic seven forwards pack to new formations while champions and mercantile backs rely on speed and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New Zealand
AW Blacks
Gallagher, Stead and Co
Britinne Beiks
Bfleky Na Mercury
Fred Kerts
Olchihs
Jimmie Hunter
J. Mynote
W. J. Stead
Speed
Britet
Younger School Trainers Rise in Derby Contests
The younger stable, led by Jack Munro with Allunga, shows strength as Derby contenders. Tom Clune’s High Cross won the Metrop Handicap, while High Cross heads to Melbourne for major prizes. London season baseball crowds grow as many ex American League players coach. plans for coaching schools spread to London Manchester and Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Munro
Allunga
Tom Clune
High Cross
Melbourne
London
Britain
N Nmber
Manchester
Liverpool
King's Head Wins at Chester Handicap in AWC Meet
King's Head, a four year old sprinter, recorded a stylish win in Saturday's AWC Chester Handicap. The promising effort drew note from Mir. W. A. Haley, though weight carried and a weak field limited impact. Bracketed by rivals like Bullhead Norse, the victory hints at further success as plans unfold.
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Bois Gorities
King’s Head
Chester
Mir
W. A. Haley
Thera
Melbonille
Tommy Tennant’s Hectic Career in Early Rugby History
The article chronicles Tommy Tennant’s athletic rise, detailing his shift to centre forward after his brother Hill’s injury, his three-season stint with Ayr, and a 1927-89 arc. It notes his Argentine tour, his performance in 12 games, and public reception with crowds over 70,000 as fans praised his skill, humor, and mentorship.
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Motherwell
Ayr
Lomos Elvika
Iripara
Wlan
Mure
Henzil
Draguay
Argentina
Feane
Sas
Tennant
Moffett Memorial Cup To Honor Sydney Skipper
H Moffett of the Cancer Research Department at Sydney University funds a 50 guinea Moffett Memorial Cup to honor his father F W Moffett a longtime Sydney Harbour sailing skipper. The prize will be won three times before outright ownership with replicas awarded to each victor.
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H. Mopfett
Cancer Research Department
Sydney University
Haw
F. W. Moffatt
Opi
Sydney Hoarver
F. W. Moffett
Australia
Sydney Harbor
Mavis
Taeka
Sydney Flying Secudlron
Sydney Sailing Club
Lndél- Hon
New South Wales
Aha
Dr. Moffett
University
Sydney Plying Squadron Cov
Otherwise Perfect Remred Tel Sigushed NS W Civil Service Man
Fragmented OCR text describes a waning golf or course event with a Civil Service man from New Jersey and a weekend round. The garbled lines mention a wash, a tie, a second nine, a lost ticket, and a pocket half dollar amid unclear play details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Aneemir
Memory of Oscar Lindyset in Sydney Harbor
A memorial note recalls Oscar Lindyset a prominent figure on the whale front of Sydney Harbor. He resided for over sixty years in Pyriidal Bevarulof, and his sons have sailed in the finest boats.
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Oscar Lindyset
Sydney Harbor
Haiving
Pyriidal
Bevarulof
Laughing Governor Charms South Australia Crowd
The Laughing Governor Winston Dugan wins favor with Scots, mingling at meetings and joining in civic events. He shares chats with figures like Chris Hakendort, lauds Keith Angas filly Bore, and enjoys Lindsay Park stud hospitality with Lady Dugan. The Adelaide scene glows as he engages openly with the public.
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Winston Dugan
South Australia
Boy
Riself
Winston
Wong
Wwe
Alexander More-Ruthven
Adelaide
Winston Ha
Chris Hakendort
Cluly
Howl
Wiilein
Mophettville
Keith Angas
Angie
Angie On the Success. Lady Dugan
Auems
Lindsay Park
Duke of Gloucester
South Australie
Best Ages For Games From a British Association Address
Dr Lir Wynn Jones discusses ideal ages for athletic performance across sports in a British Association Psychology Section talk. He notes medians around 40 years in some data, with peak ability varying by sport such as cricket, golf, boxing, tennis, rowing and polo. He cites batsmen, bowlers and other players reaching high performance at specific ages according to season tallies and expert analyses.
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Lir Wynn Jones
British Association
Londo
Hes
Heavyweight Position In England Reveals Troubled Ring
London boxing notes from The Referee correspondent discuss heavyweights at the Albert Hall. Ben Foord shows promise while Jack Pettifer should quit after a tough bout with Poncho Villar. Lenglet and other matchups stir debate as officials tussle with policy and training standards amid injuries and sport governance debates.
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F. L. Mellraith
London
the Albert Hall
Ben Foord
South Africa
Jack Pettifer
Pettifer
Andre Lenglet
France
Jack
Has Changed His Swing in London Golfer Writes
Informed that world amateur champion changed his golf swing after a key moment at Lytham. He sought to alter his game to copy a celebrated feature, then returned to America to work with Tommy Armour and continues to play in a more orthodox style.
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Tha
Bewcy
London
SesshotBir
Herbert Wiberforen
Iit
Sayphold
Theo Linetlnay
Lunkot
Mmagivatas
Peonia Conaider
Weiss
Hag Ben
Lawsen Gite
Han
Uhl
Fred
Tebron
Lytham
America
Gilleenya
The London Press and the Rise of Sports Journalism
A fragmented critique notes English papers turning to sports talk, with editors arguing newspapers shape public mood. It contrasts British coverage of wrestlers and rugby with South African reporting, suggesting a shift toward promotion over sober reporting and warning of journalism losing objectivity to sensationalism.
Interlude at Googee Oval Odd Spectator Talk
Ordinary Spectator Witt Inet and Robinson are mentioned in a bemused exchange at Googee Oval. A Stranger asks about a local batsman while the crowd debates who is Witting the balk and references South Africa and Ayatrane in a rough, humorous Australian setting.
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Robinson
Stringer
South Africa
Ordinay Spectator
Hockey and Athletic Birthdays Celebrate October Names
October 10 marks birthdays of Basil Honey of SIF Hockey and C Hinchcliffe of Gordon. R White of Ni Athletics and Newington Shortimatt are also noted for milestone dates.
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Basil Honey
SIF
C. Hinchcliffe
Gordon
R. White
Ni Athletics
Newington Shortimatt
Spectator recalls Tramper and quirky judging moment
A reader recollects a quirky scene with a potential Tramper, Victorians, and a memorable moment when a bell rang and selectors debated names. The voice shifts through fragments, referencing a stranger and a judge, with ROBINSON as a remembered name.
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Silmoger
Qape
Sonesof
Reblnver— Robinson
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Dick McKinney
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Bila
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