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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
5
Melbourne ground hosted a Victorian semi final where old timers from Carlton and Melbourne recalled battles of the past. The match featured players like McKenzie, Challis, Brereton, Daykin, and McHarg, with Melbourne edging Carlton amid a muddy ground and a 18913 attendance, while spectators remembered MCC era memories and long rivalry.
In a mixed Adelaide football round the West Torrens side defeated Norwood 4-4 ahead of a semi final chase. Torrens edged Port Adelaide with a strong third quarter showing, while Melbourne Blues rallied to pull within striking distance but fell short. Awards highlighted by top players and goal summaries punctuated the tense contest at Hindmarsh Oval.
A fragmented reminiscence covers pacemaker Keefe and other riders, detailing Hobart Launceston and long France race plans, gear trials, and the perils of high speeds. It notes American tours, European rivals, and Newark cycling buzz with Kramer and Greddy, plus upcoming open events and matchups.
The Dunlop Cycling Premiership opener showcased a jammed field from the NSW Cyclists' Union with Patterson, J. Smith, W. WEE, and A. G. Bunyan leading a strong sprint. A crash sidelined riders and race leaders as the event continued amid windy conditions, with semi finals and a cafe fundraiser planned for Australian Day at Sydney Town Hall.
Queensland sporting notes review the 1918 interstate rowing carnival's modest success, funding concerns for patriotic drives, and future plans. It discusses John Lowe and Rice as key players, Lowe’s singles strength, and Queensland's talent pool. Transfers and venue shifts to Toowoomba and Brisbane are considered, with forecasts of improved competition and the role of emerging courts in shaping next year’s fixtures.
The article records wartime athletes and clubs with mention of Lieutenant Rupert Crauluk wounded at the Dardanelles, local Morpeth and Sydney figures, hospitalisations, and a detailed account of races, exhibitions, and a city sports meeting amid war. It notes memorials, arrivals, and upcoming events in broad, period-voice terms.
Complex account details a Victorian baseball match with Collingwood and Melbourne sides. Key players McKensie Gardiner and Elatan score, while pitching and fielding are noted as decisive factors. The report highlights late pushes, defensive strength, and upcoming semi final clashes in Melbourne.
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Prahran captured by Bowden with strong support from Well and Wath defeated Williamstown who did not bat in a rain interrupted match. Adelaide semi finals loom as Ramblers and Millwood pursue Fremantle provided us with a glimpse of the league title chase amid scattered scores and unclear lineups.
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Fragmentary text references a war fund effort led by referees including TM Shilling. The unreadable lines mix names and dates, with scattered phrases such as May, der Peidad, and notable terms like Talay dbsy and Gulu hrm. The passage appears as partial OCR noise from a historical page.
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