Durban bookmakers seek changes to tax on profits
SIFTINGS OF SPORTS reports tensions in Durban as bookmakers protest a new tax: 24 percent on profits from bets, with a 4 percent levy on profits per race for the ring. Protests argue the scheme taxes winnings unfairly and hurts punters, while clubs fear price hikes and reduced activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Joekun Lib
South Africa
Helder
Taxi Ho
Durhan Tlie
Elah
Dhurban
Teldera Omer
Estiltie Liad
Ban on Boxing REMOVED in wartime sport reforms
The War Minister's wartime boxing reforms were reversed restore pre war rules. No bout longer than two minutes and no mandatory song or dance interludes. Critics warned other sports might face similar “amusements” if kept in effect.
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Defence
Peares
Chal
Anth
Sydney
Anyother
Bloodstick Breeders’ Association of
New South Wales
Ite Narmher
New Zealand
Tove Perneniagy Pro Mantis Aanelotes
Lara Rm Tebeauia
B.s.ba
Nsw
Suttle Scores $1 In The Land Of Sin And Sweat
The article describes jockey Suttle facing stewards in Perth WA over a breach of racing rules. He later rode Cocates in the York Handicap, amid suspicions about saddling. Stewards penalized the owner, ousting Bass for two years, while Suttle appealed and was reportedly exonerated after the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suttle
Perth
Cocatea
York
Cocates
Buttle
Sharing Out the Stakes by ALILC Board of Control
The ALILC divided stake money from two abandoned Kensington races among final acceptors. Eighteen acceptors from the 14.2 race receive 47 Los Gu each, while twelve from the Handicap get 11 148 dd each. Double bets tied to the abandoned races are declared off to prevent penalties and preserve equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALILC
Rice Club
Kensington
Aral Board of Control
Betting Tickets and the Newcastle Wager Ledger
The article discusses illegible betting tickets and disputed bets in Newcastle. Stewards emphasize legible writing to protect punters and fielders, proposing penalties and ticket refunds with a 10 percent deduction. It argues for a safety first policy and clearer tickets to reduce errors and maintain fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treaun Teiteraplera Fle
Newcastly
Bowtmis
Howe
Sione
Bedere Ux
Erglish
Contending Clubs Define 1919 Racing Schedule
The article details provincial and metropolitan horse racing calendars for 1919 with races on most Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays, plus holidays. It praises up to date management, ample prize money, and public convenience, warning against outdated club methods and lax standards.
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Wyong Park
Metropolian
Éluba
Racing Notes on Arc and Kensington Meetings
The report reviews horse racing events across Sydney area tracks with focus on the Arc, Kensington Flying Handicap, and Moorefield meetings. It notes entries, bids, and rules changes by the Bloodstock Breeders Association of NSW, plus race results, notable performances, betting activity, and officials’ actions during the season.
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Resch
ARC Equity
Ae Albury
Iommi Club
Tommy
A.E.C
Kilwa
Rocebery
Meee
Keee Park
Warwick Farm
ARC
Mocrefiaid
A. R.C
Aline
Ferrin
Mimic War
Richmond Plate
Haterday
Herod
Huret
Richmond
Vic
Wyong Ate
R. Belton
Moet Muccet Ars
Wit J. P. Cook
D. Cole
Ooldea
Favor
Isittie
Taney
Dale
Dia Sylvanet
Ber Hans Ahe
Derban
Jockey Club Bava
Middien
Eunice Beckington
Nisy
Acme
Skuthorpe
Cone
Lo Tam
Themis
Baturdey
My Valentine
Moorefield
Baturiay
Esrat
R. C. Doswett
Soma
Trillimah
Lie
Tralian
P. Bolger
Peartie Hume
Tila
Whokowatea
Pao Pry
Raheny
Cisamine
Auckland
Earl Qony
Dogsle
Arthur Aphten
Armidalg
Arthur
Flockhampton
Jon
Thease
Dave
el Favoritea
Ascot
Goulburn
Wicken
St Vitus
Morven
Amd
Moorefeld
Phast Boy
Maitland
P. Kuhn
Firets
T. O'Heete
McDonald
Commonwealth
J. Campbell Wood
Panacre
Ike
Peter
Te Doebater
Kennington
Abbott
Cleker
Pamblula
Connie Waugh
Seraed Ag
Vawter
Ated
Greece
Vigire
Vointen
J. Condon
Ainslie
Royal Navy
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