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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
6
The Athletic News outlines county cricket standings and player form, including Nottingham and Manchester counties. It highlights recent performances by players such as Bentington and McDonald, notes England skittling and bowling performances, and previews forthcoming fixtures and book releases on cricket history.
A fragmented cricket page records player scores and averages with names such as Mendran Challoner Einar Aspae Tate and Maceuley. It mentions umpires and officials at a Berborough event and includes odd non sequiturs, with scattered figures and partial team details.
Melbourne Cricket Club reports strong twelve month results with total receipts around 1501 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence. Revenue from benevolence and assistance reached 11,708 pounds, an increase of 130 pounds 13 shillings 6 pence. Balance due to park stands at about 60 pounds 9 pence 11. A western Commonwealth balance sheet shows 3500 pounds. Batting averages feature notable scores by players including 136, and 134 in key matches at Hawthorn and against Collingwood.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a sum of £4000 for a Katoomba event or prize. Names like Edgar Booth appear, with unclear associations. The text shows irregular words and possible charity or union phrasing, but details are garbled and specifics about date, organizer, or purpose remain unreadable.
The Henley on the Canal Racing Association outlines plans for a new regatta along the Leichhardy canal course. The programme includes senior events, maiden heats, and 17 races. Races start at 9 pm with boats moored at buoys, attracting public spectators along the canal.
The MEW RATS championship is set with sculls and lightweight events shaping the field. Major crews from University clubs contest on the Well River, with anticipated shows from senior and junior divisions and a November finale at the Main Championships.
A fragmented report covers deaths of sailing figures including Mr. Themes Donald and Mr. Edgar Dearing, noting their contributions to boat building and racing. It then outlines NSW championships at Port Jackson with dates under consideration, mentions club events, new boat owners, and organizational notes from the Mascot Yacht Club and related associations.
The article reviews the Adelaide amateur billiards championship. It names players such as Shailer, Simonds, Wilson, Brace, and Demedena, plus officials and guests, detailing matches, scores, and the event’s contentious eligibility issues and travel. It reflects on performances, averages, and the era’s playing style and incidentals. The report highlights Shailer Hae’s late comeback, Hall’s break, and Wardle’s pairing with George.
The report recalls the amateur tournament results and the City Cup semi finals set to be played in Sydney. It highlights Jamey Barnes, MJ Maloney, and Glenister for their performances and mentions Weal Spekota Bettie, the treasurer of the N3.W.B.A. as acknowledging the event. The piece also notes the tournament’s progression and upcoming matches on a Saturday in Sydney.
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