15 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1935
Page
1
The Australian Jockey Club faced poor gate receipts on Jubilee Day as crowds balked at long lunch breaks. Sportswriter urges later starts and shorter intervals to draw bigger enclosures, noting many bettors stay home or phone in bets. Racing advocates preserve popularity and prosperity of the industry.
KING has kept a wary eye on champion Silver Ring since autumn and has watched his form improve day by day. The last Epsom winner injured a leg en route from the Dominion and disappointed in the Doncaster, but now Silver Ring shows fitness and vigor, with his next appearance expected to reveal a different story.
Before sailing Jack Kenny, long time head of Sydney sports press, received a fitting farewell from the racing community. For about 15 years he served as a top handicapper with the ARC, earning respect for integrity and expertise on the racecourse. At Rosebery on Wednesday his last handicapping effort drew crowded contests, underscoring his popularity with owners, trainers, and scribes.
Sydney racing officials urged Premier Stevens to back interstate conference aims to curb illegal betting. Proposals include restricting postal and telephone use, limiting race details on broadcasting, newspapers and tipster ads, and barring advertising. Canterbury attendees reported 42.38 percent drop in crowds since 1929, 60 percent fall in totalisator turnover, and bookmaker fees down.
Joe Harris, a well known figure in the racing world, married this week. The couple left in a new sedan for Brisbane and may travel north. Harris, a noted punter and owner, has not seen recent race victories.
Residents along Alison road Randwick from the A J C Hotel to Prince street protest tree growth blocking their view of Randwick race course. They say when buying land 15 years ago the sight included Botany Bay and Brighton sands and vow to take action to restore the vista.
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