01 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary readable text from a historical page mentions persons and places in unclear context. No coherent events, dates, or organizations are identifiable. The piece hints at names or topics but lacks complete details for a full news card.
On the Parramatta River, Ernest Barry defeated Alf Felton to claim the forty seventh world sculling title for England. The race, delayed by umpire boat issues, saw Felton lead early before Barry closed the gap and edged ahead, with controversy over a perceived foul near Putney. Barry's win marks England's fifth overall. Felton plans to retire from major contests.
A long reminiscence recounts life from the author’s birth in 1820 through a vivid meeting with an old centenarian. The speaker recalls wartime memories, fistfights, and social circles, detailing encounters, neighbors, and the atmosphere of an earlier era. The narrative weaves personal anecdotes with reflections on aging and memory.
A fragmented report outlines racing plans at Moorefield and Rosebery with notes on entrants and form. It references Melbourne trainers and horses including Richmond Main, Chrystalium, and Tony Horden, plus wagering totals and upcoming Metropolitans events at Randwick and Warwick.
A long, fragmentary report covers spring campaign racing with contenders Samurday, Wardle, Temmon, Sydney Deady, and Valens among others. It discusses form for races at Epsom and Warwick, notes about Chrymolais and The Welkin, and hints at trainer and owner intentions for upcoming meetings and potential favorites.
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