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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
4
A long excerpt reviews Fanny Durack and American swimming prospects, noting reactions from sport figures, the Sydney Swimming Club, and observers. It discusses Durack's status, World’s charm, and Olympic era context while mentioning figures like Williams, Hendry, and Cavill as part of related swimming affairs and associations.
Golf notes discuss rules on practice swings and grounding clubs, with Royal Montreal Golf Club guidance. It covers permissible actions before striking, penalties for line of play breaches, and how rules apply in medal and match play, including wind and stance considerations.
A vivid profile of Jim Wilde, famed boxer, detailing his elusive style and famed victories. The piece recalls Wilde’s legendary fights, particularly a dramatic bout with Conn, highlighting his striking power, resilience, and public adulation. It situates Wilde as a peak figure in boxing lore, praised for skill and charisma.
Sailed gossip recounts Sydney harbor events and a Silver King Golf Ball story with notable names such as Mel Hortags and Fort Dealann. The piece mentions Arching wing g and a fourth place finish amid a crowded field, summarizing a chaotic day on the water and in the harbor.
A fragmentary report covers Queensland cricket amid inconsistent weather. Promising batsmen and bowlers shine in key matches with Toowong, Goodna, and Nudgee sides delivering mixed results. Returned Soldiers Eleven perform well in an exhibition, while broader sporting notes and personnel moves fill the page.
The article recalls Arthur Nae and Keith Ted’s rise in Australian tennis, noting their early matches and wartime service. It highlights Nae’s aviation corps work, medical degree, and later prominence in New South Wales, while detailing braces of matches and notable players such as Harald Stacey and Car Michael, with references to tournaments, venues, and wartime duties shaping the sport’s figures.
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