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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
7
London reports a detailed view of the Englishmen and New Zealand teams as Australia’s victory draws praise. Analysts note strong batting from key players and the overall match progression, with some criticism aimed at missed chances in the second innings. The event drew nationwide attention and sparked wide tribute to notable performances.
The piece recalls W Fellowes driving 175 yards at Chris Church Ground Oxford, noting the era’s mighty smiters. It suggests George Bonnes as a rival giant famed for 20 runs per over, while recounting Fellowes’ legendary swing and the era’s high standards of fielding and batting.
A garbled chronicle praises famed batsmen and bowlers from cricket lore, noting astonishing strokes by George Ulyett, Albert Trott, Gilbert Jessop, Jemop, Dr. Thornton, and others. It recounts long hits, windows shattered by balls, and remarkable feats like a 160 yard strike, with references to matches between England, Essex, Yorkshire, and Surrey.
Price dominated the bout at Christian Hall on Christmas Eve as Enright sustained a cut and eyebrow injury. Referee ruled Price ahead on points when Enright could not continue, amid crowd chants to continue. Earlier Crawford Johnstone bout noted with no stopwatch available and modest door takings around 6 pounds.
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