04 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
A terse filing from the district court notes an ongoing jury trial in Iowa with jurors seated and witnesses expected to testify. Court records list no further docket details in the accessible portion of the report.
The piece mocks Stiggins the Snuffle Buster and followers as they rail against a State lottery calling it immoral. It contrasts their hustling self interest with moral authorities from Nordau to Confucius and notes their fixation on getting something for nothing.
A columnist praises Judge Armstrong for balancing justice with humanity in discussing a case of embezzlement and betting odds. The piece critiques betting practices around horse racing, warns against using luck as a business tactic, and argues sport bodies should curb deceptive betting schemes to protect the sport’s reputation.
A crowded Moorefield meeting produced lively tote turnover and multiple races with favorites failing and outsiders profiting. Jockeys, trainers, and punters battled gusty conditions as Warwick Farm and Mindy figures feature in tote and event chatter.
The Sportsman reenters tipping season noting over 7500 horses raced in the year. Tips yielded 265 firsts 215 seconds and 18 thirds, across many race meetings, with 669 place horses tipped. The publication claims consistent, unique performance and hopes for improved tips in 1920-21.
A report on Tote dividends paid at a Rosefill hearing criticizes the method as inequitable. Officials note fewer than thirteen ASH horses operated a pool with most winners gaining smaller shares under traditional rules. The piece argues for a fairer distribution aligned with contemporary standards and public interest.
A fragmented discussion of racing weights and AR C race handicaps. Mentions Flying Duke Nedwood Irish Daisy and other horses with notes on weight anomalies and past performances. Concludes that current weight choices remain puzzling to followers of the ARC game.
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