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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
2
The passage recalls postmatch criticism of England as Australia was seen as a strong rival. It notes opinions on batting orders, with debates about who should open and the influence of captains suggestions, alongside reminiscences of specific matches and players. The text mentions long Test durations, scores, and individual performances, including references to Archie MacLaren and other cricketers, set across various fixtures and times.
Don Bradman narrates early thrills and disappointments of international cricket. He recalls opinions about cricketers, recounts Jock Ryder’s hat loss and recovery, and notes a Melbourne newspaper commentary on personal life events shaping the era’s cricket culture.
A garbled record of test cricket double centuries mentions Hobbs Trumper Bradman and others. It references Lord's Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and various scores, with fragmented notes on era comparisons and notable innings.
Wigan Club renewed its offer for Mr Harry Sunderland, after a December bid failed. The Kangaroos are abroad and Sunderland is weighing an improved package including salary and terms. Sunderland, aged 49, is considering the proposed arrangement and transfer possibilities.
The article reports state champion Anderwon and OV walker confidently tackle long courses. It notes their best events, mentions competitors like Thom Urishane and Winger, and hints at financial stakes around the competition.
A disrupted selection scene marred Hobart football as Queramann and Victorian players clashed with officials. The Victoria Mast state squad faced delays over eligibility while another player, Hurtisla from Glensly, was briefly cleared to join Taempe for a match next Saturday.
Seventeen reserve players selected to represent Brisbane against Nambour this Sunday. The squad, chosen by Messrs Hunter, and Sharovidth, with coach A Joles, departs Brisbane Saturday at 4.00 am. The roster includes forwards Oswald Ratlern Sut and J Robinson, backs Dlege and A Michel, and several club reps from Valley, Western Suburbs, and Eastern Suburbs.
Reported cricket commentary notes Australia tour insights and player form. Mentions Brown innings and team efforts, with reference to crowds and match conditions across the Test series.
Walter Lindrum, world billiards champion, designed a series of problem shots to be published as diagrams in The Courier-Mail. Solutions will appear the next day. The first problem will appear in Friday's issue.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a Dalby May seeing a cup team and a Brisbane Cup team with references to Toowoomba and Prague. Mentions a committee, a meet, a week, and a conference between forces about education. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The report notes six strokes leading to a decisive win as Greenup scores a net 66 and multiple players, including Mrs. Gar and Mary, finish among the top contenders. It mentions competition at a civic event with various participants across teams and venues, highlighting persistence and final standings.
Fragmented readable text shows event previews and tours with unclear names. Key terms include Oriamane and Resugiate alongside a reference to a tour and a generic event schedule. The source is too garbled to extract precise dates or entities.
William Alfred Brown, nearing 28, earns weekly praise as a standout in spare innings for Australia at Lord's. The article traces his cricket rise from New South Wales to Test stints, noting notable averages, first openings, and his role in the 1928-29 era.
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