14 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
1
A long critique of betting tips and systems used by tipsters and readers. It notes that none reliably beat the books, provides an example from Rosebery racing with three tips per race yielding seven firsts and thirds, and argues punters follow flawed “straight out and saver” schemes while ignoring solid analysis.
The piece argues governments may tax horse racing and betting to raise revenue, warning that higher charges hit the public and race clubs. It cites Queensland and New South Wales officials, including Minister Gilies, weighing prizes, bookmakers, and tote taxes as potential measures. The author urges lawmakers to act with caution to avoid harming racing profits and public costs.
At Woodend races the acting judge misplaced the top three finishers in the main event. Officials revealed two scoring errors or misplacements, with one misranking allowed to stand before final corrections. The mix up involved the placed horses and weights, prompting scrutiny of the judging.
Conflicting reports on Parkhurst and Devlin trigger a heated debate over a racing incident. Stakeholders claim misjudgment by the steward, with bettors and horse owners protesting the inquiry outcome and calling for a formal appeal. The dispute centers on a judge’s placings and the integrity of the race results.
A long, garbled extract from a historical newspaper page references turf figures, political figures, and local events with many distortions. Names and places blur as the text drifts through sports, governance, and social notices, reflecting a chaotic OCR passage.
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