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19 Oct 1921
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
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In a WW1 era tale the "Ash-Heaps" nicknameed officer stirs a brigade with a bridge game ruse. Bluey, the red haired adjutant, schemes to trap rivals and salvage orders while the Ash-Heaps legend grows through regimental life, courts, and a curious bridge challenge involving Cavendish‑olt men and a ragman.
A fragmented racing column discusses Melbourne racing and breeding, noting horses like Salrak and Salak and comments on Derby contenders, trainer lines, and prices. It mentions Mintmaker, Well on Saturday, and a Poona race report, with opinion on form, price, and future prospects.
A garbled report of a spring racing carnival describes a hurdle race winner named Reducine and a crowded Tun, with mentions of notable horses like Carbine, Lord Visto, The Welkin, and Buckwheat lineage. The piece references jockey A. Meuron and trainer Paddy Nolan amid an exhaustive, tangled account of performances and breeding, with emphasis on pace and form.
Fragmented OCR passage describes an Afro-American national game titled The Coons Two-Up. It references travelers, alleys, and street scenes with mixed narrative about public spaces, social status, and urban life. The text fluctuates between ritualized game mentions and scattered observations of players and onlookers in a rough, period-voice sketch.
A fragmented OCR page details Melbourne Cup contenders with many named figures and places. It mentions ARCH MARELLA and VIOLONCELLO among others and references racing terms, performances, and potential outcomes tied to Melbourne Cup context.
A puzzling report notes Violincellq’s win over Stabler with unclear context. The text references names such as Everett and Herbert Mower, mentions Adelaide and Punter, and includes fragmented phrases about a stable, a bid or prize, and possible betting or sale details. The readable parts suggest a competitive or racing setting with mixed figures but lack a clear narrative.
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