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Newspaper

Sydney Sportsman

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1905

Page

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Jockey Club Licenses and Sloan Reinstatement Shot

The Sportman's Notebook reports on English and Australian Jockey Club practices of licensing and bans. James Todhunter Sloan, once top jockey in America and England, seeks reinstatement after four years under ban. He cites past assignments with Edward Corrigan and a lack of fraud charges. He recalls a Kansas City incident with a horse and rider.

Racing Clubs Australia Jockey Club Sionn New York James Todhunter Sloan America Pingland Edward Corrigan Edward Corrugan English Jockey Club Faglieh Jockey Club Reill Hovs Lester John Lester Teill Newmarket Chih Faywulé Chub Sloan Kansas City Nora Bridie

Betting While Running at Rosehill Ends With Upset Victory

In a crowded Rosehill field Lady Wallace drifted as a favorite and failed to deliver after a poor start. Jockeys and bettors drifted into lively wagers as Lady Wallace, daughter of Wal Jace, finished narrowly behind Graceton with St Modan close behind, drawing applause for the surprise performance.

Wallace Rosehill Will Delinder Wal- Jace Graceton St. Modan Lady Brockleich Tommy Pockers Dent Hacker Ion Killiecrankie Rendwick St Montefichl

Warroo Wins Rosehill Contender Faces Randwick

Warroo prevailed at Rosehill amid praise for a strong performance. The Durar son of Biridepord trained for the Metropolitan shows cautious plans as connections consider the more challenging Randwick clash. Warroo has improved notably since Saturday and may face tougher rivals on the next meeting.

Rosehill Biridepord Tattepall Randwick Warroo Sato Algo

Rook Narrowly Wins as Truce Falters at Finish

Rook races out wide and wins after a late challenge from Truce who shirked his task at the line. Thormias aboard suffered a loss in sorrup leather placing him at a disadvantage at the finish. Qedom, the whipper, looms with a strong late move nearly catching Bromine, while Warroo showed promise for upcoming handicaps at the Aw C Spring meeting.

Rook Rom Truce Thormias Qedom Iece Bromine Warros Warroo Msyde Aw .C

Scratching of Gold Boy Triggers Bookmaker Controversy

Report from Ep ping last Friday notes Gold Boy was scratched from the Fourteen Hands Handicap after being found lame. Stewards ordered withdrawal while keeping bets, sparking debate on race delays and odds among Har-Vons backers and owners.

Epping Gold How Gold Boy Filechar Gold Nog Little ‘Uns

Crooked Coves Cough Mixture Proposal Stirs Debate

A provocative proposal likens punishing repeat offenders in horse racing to strict criminal measures. Advocates call for lifetime or indefinite sentences after three offenses, aiming to curb perceived corruption and protect bettors. Critics warn of harsh, sweeping penalties and draw parallels to widespread gambling abuse.

Where are Our Champions Gone

A reflective 19th century lament questions the decline of colonial champions across sports. It notes Keren the swimmer in England seeking the title, and mentions boxers, rifle shots, footballers, cricket, tennis, and boxing as outpaced or faded from former glory.

Tanbury Keren England Willington Te Condeaver

Rosehill Racing Club meeting under hot conditions

A Rosehill Rescue report notes oppressive heat and fair attendance at the Rosehill Racing Club meeting. The strikers resumed actions and had a heated time until the last event Flying Welter where Lady Brockleigh won by a close margin, aiding improvements after earlier losses. Lady Wallace also featured in the proceedings.

Rosehill Raeingg Club Lady Brockleigh Lady Wallace

Racing Odds Shift Ahead of Grandville and Spring Stakes

Wagering moved from 7 to 2 then 5 to 2 as Donnie Blaie and Warroo saw favors trimmed. Famous and Arezio were strong favorites in respective events, with Lady Lettice dropping from six to two but failing to win the Slying Welter and the Roselil mare narrowly missing a first-place outcome.

Donnie Blaie Famous Arezio

Muzzling Mongrel Noise At Boxing Venues

A columnist urges boxing ball proprietors to muzzle loud hecklers in arenas. The writer compares critics to mangy mongrels and suggests muzzles or boots for those who bet loudly about fighters, arguing quiet spectators and referees deserve untainted decisions.

Tensian

Wallace descendants triumph at Rosehill in hard-fought sprints

At Rosehill last Saturday Bennie Blete and Lady Wallace scored from rearward starts. Lady Wallace pushed early then progressed to the lead by the half distance and wore down challengers to win. Bonnie Misie, a small filly, also prevailed after a strong late drive.

Wallace Bennie Blete Lady Wallace Rosehill Bonnie Misie Minulg Erage Maents

Lady Brockleigh Dominates Flying Mile at Rosehill

Lady Brockleigh shaped perfectly and won the Flying Mile by about six lengths from Sagamore over six and a half furlongs in 1min 24.8sec with 121b aboard. She misses the Epsom Handicap but is freely nominated for AJC Spring meeting events.

Rosehill Lady Brockleigh Wonder Brockleigh Fly Oaing Sagamore Lady Mrockleigh Kenson Epping Hawkesbury Kola Maitland Melenon City Orange Kensington Desernder Wolford Tn Daly Kensington Racing Club Utnr Market-street Park-street Turner Chevalley Victoria Moniapoto New Zealand Rouswick Charles Stuart AJC Derby Flemington Airloch Machine Bay Medallion Epsom Sygnet Coldeen Mennvy Doreka Etecvor Teem-Tve Galloway Malwa Grey Randwick MarcRellar Metropolis Lia Tor Canterbury Tarketecing Woollonrong Ende Inceceinae Will Manton Morek Mpervision Seartary A Wfewcomb Grarkenice Gallowore Srenet Epping Jast Eixty Owas Syenet Kiector Sydney Kalgoorlie Annan Lord Mis

New South Wales Wednesday Cricket Sees Busy Season Ahead

The New South Wales Wednesday Cricket Association forecasts a busy season with three grades and multiple clubs. Expected matches include holiday visits to country towns, a November contest against a Saturday First Grade side, and a possible interstate game. Season opens October 11.

New South Wolea Wednesday Cricket Association Sydney Central Cumberland Tramway Depot Central Post Office Gardenstand U.D New South Wales Cricket, Association Eeacon

Scraggy Steeplechasers At Taschill Steeplechase

The Taschill Steeplechase had six runners with Arezzo winning after a bumpy race. Telos finished second while Royal Standard, Burnie and Unanderra suffered falls or mishaps. Ride rs suffered minor injuries though two riders faced concussion as the field fatigued near the half mile and six furlong posts. Plum

Arezzo Telos Royal Standard Carus Burnie Toe Hanietaty Oseny Su Moat Feesmarice Randwick

Victorian school criticizes cherry stone gambling in play grounds

Melbourne officials and a school captain condemn marbles and cherry stones as a hidden gambling menace harming youths. They urge education authorities to stamp out the practice and promote safer recreation, warning of wealth loss, worn shoes, and damaged health among pupils.

Union of Melbourne Cappleton Tree of Enat Caret

Connolly Defends Carslake In Mugged Race Debate

In a divergent post race exchange Connolly, owner of ex Sedney in-and-wit Gernoriy, contests claims over Carslake’s handling of Gerardy at Cooler-Hie Cup. He asserts Carslake rode with restraint, keeping Gerardy in a solid position before Cirentus surged to win.

Connolly Gernoriy Trownie Carslake Gerardy Caraiake P. Connolly Beers Tenovan Cirentus Bome Geraniy Chev Lins

Meandering Vet Martin Sends Travel Notes From Cinevita

Veterinary surgeon J. T. Marin writes from Cinevita on August 5 describing travels to India briefly. He notes meals like grilled steak and hot curry, mentions soldiers and riders in Poona and Bangalore, describes colorful attire, and reports a Monsoon racing circuit running across five Saturdays with well conducted events.

J. T Mar Itin Sydney India Cinevita Poona Bangalore Wales

Vicious Neddies at Rosehill Horse Scene

A reader voices concern over dangerous horses and trainer conduct at Rosehill. He urges clubs to banish vicious behavior and temper outbursts by trainers and handlers to prevent possible harm or manslaughter charges.

Friaddotz Rosehill Lord Lavel Pears

Anticipations. Scene notes at the Taowhesture Meeting

The article reviews Saturday horse racing events with details on entrants, favorites, and likely outcomes. It cites weights, handicaps, and contenders such as Lady Lettice, Men-ms-Chree, Martland McGrrath’s stable, and Keatrel, outlining bets and expectations for races including the Tigh-Weight Handicap.

Jbury Racing Club Collimore Nattler T. Ward Bea Andreta Ad Johnson Hoyt Miss Kisualey Lewie Bowylie T. Holland Koight Athum Athley Paatmot Wilson Lady LF T. Selaon Lhvek H. Englend Pickasisny Terry Varry Andrews Rythoila Belmuie Clare Park Andrewa Stan Moore McCauley Ada Tourg DE Slortercy Advark Cocklestell Luctawa Adicock Barron's Hawresay KY Syring Empress Slattery Uoland News Carey Loin Borsor J. Parry Staccans Aaudrell Stahl T. Foy W. Akins Walden Whampeon Earce Lawn Towney Y Lady Tals Phiace OF Portlanl Willock Lady Jones Pearl Bray Filan Starling Vaylor White Murray H Knight D. Sintten Thurke Tna SIN. Terker Nawarite Voerey Reel Labs Stubley Fontenoy Ber Letite Wellers Lettic Branleape Westueend Frank McGrath PSK Martland McCrrath Lucknow

Manlopoto Remains Favorite for Epsom Wandi Mile

The high class hack Manlopoto keeps top betting position for the Epsom Wandi mile. Noted for his public form and smart showing at And ekdant and yesterday, he is a strong contender among the entrants. The horse, a Soult progeny, began in hack races and now attracts attention from backers and observers.

Manlopota Andekdant Ini Soult Zealand Bobby-Dazele Robby-Taors Manlopoto

Anticipations and Handicaps at Kensington Race Meeting

The article lists race names and handicaps including Anticipations and Two Handicap events. It mentions handlers and horses such as Ladybird and Tovieanleer with emphasis on the Kensington Handicap program and various entries.

TY Teren Pourteken Ladybird Kensington

Detective Cavanagh Curb Crooks on Holders Cup Day

The Australian Truth notes Sergeant-Detective Cavanagh of WA led a police action that cleared the Holder Cup course of sharpers and pickpockets. Officers halted illicit activity, stopping spiders and guns from disruption, and ensuring safe crowds on Wednesday.

Auto Club Cavanigh Cavanagh Kav

Racing News Sparks From Kensington and Epping

Notes and news from the racing scene describe Kensington and Epping meetings, main horses like Me lenon progeny, Opinion, Orange, and Truce. It highlights injuries, jockey comebacks, new machines at Canterbury Park, and several wins at Kalgoorlie and Randwick venues with results and stakes noted.

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