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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
1
In a debate on September 24 Mr Waddell proposals aimed at a state totalisator bill are outlined as government measures. The move seeks to regulate and operate betting by the state and potential revenue, while acknowledging opposition within the party.
The article surveys spring candidates in Australian racing circuits, noting form, fields, and betting outlooks. It mentions horses like Wallis, Portrush, and Epsom prospects with trainer decisions, weights, and anticipated performances ahead of major meetings at Randwick, Rosehill, and Epsom.
Forest Prince failed to win in Sydney but later claimed a close second to Pitcher in the Wilgalt Steeplechase. Prepared by W B Clancy for owner SSglet, the horse has a history of placings including a June triumph and a recent strong finish at Maonee Valley. Plans were made to send him to Adelaide for the Grass National steeplechase.
Page 11 covers boxing debates including a proposed world promoters body to stabilize weight divisions and championship rules. It notes Jess Willard and Johnson, Corbett the White Hope, and a defeat for Tom Cowler. Also references amateur meet records, tennis, and baseball across the United States.
In England racing crews face scrutiny as officials consider government intervention. A leaked dossier mentions the Josksy Chair and potential licensing actions while contests across venues show confusion over regulation and participant registrations.
Attendance was excellent at Canterbury Park where Warwick Farm meeting sparked betting tensions. Authorities reported several bookies admonished while turf figures like Ms. L Stewart faced scrutiny amid hurdle events and pacing action, with notable entries from Melbourne and Severn. The day showcased rising interest in Australian harness racing with multiple horses and drivers highlighted in a bustling program.
A fragment from a racing page details Joe Burton's nags in training for spring meetings. It notes pace tests at finish, filly Escended, and Halney Tawage as leading movers, with discussion of Progresso and other runners, plus minor results and dividend figures from afternoons at Canterbury Park and related stakes.
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