Runaway match against century to Bradman in London
A chaotic Sydney era report describes Somerset and White in a tight county cricket clash with Harwood driving to the boundary. Weak batting line and fielding miscues left the side trailing at lunch after poor early overs and dropped catches.
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London
Somerset
White
Harwood
Hts
M.D Doyen
Barl
Tig Bitter
Darold Gilligan
Deteat
Ciscudder
Hornibrook
Cateh
Dhadman
Tineehling
Alotabe
Beckett Ater
Celt
Hawkins
Tiurwood
Gene
Uhal
Totah
Waren Walker
Larnihrosk
Motu
Othe
Atte
Shamrock V Weather Disrupts Baptism Ceremony Incident
An unclear report notes weather affected a baptism event involving Shamrock V and several individuals including Erin, Shelton, Bhaniouk, and Avi Viet. Details are fragmented but the piece references a storm, fees, and travel disruption with minimal coherent context.
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Shelton
Dave Age
Decline in British Army Recruiting Debated in Commons
In the House of Commons debate on army recruitment a number of MPs pressed Secretary of State for War Mer Shaw to explain low enlistment rates and the rising number of disqualifications for physical deficiencies. Shaw noted many applicants were war children and cited visits to Winchester Oxford Rugby Harrow and Eton as illustrating the potential pool of recruits. Labour members questioned why youths did not join the infantry despite pressure to fill ranks.
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London
Bate For War
Mer. Shaw
Shaw
Winchester
Osford
Rugby
Harrow
Eton
Ajor Glyn
Eline Ra
Patch on turf set for August 16 marathon test
The patch of turf for the marathon test on August 16 has already been covered with a mating strip to prevent damage during intervening games.
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London
Ex-Khedive Denies Enmity With Britain
London report quotes a telegram from Aix les Bains claiming the Khedive could be deposed for enmity to Britain. The Telegraph recalls documents alleging hostility but the Khedive denies such enmity and asserts his 20 years of cooperation with England in Egypt.
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London
Aoremorkab
Feo Pht Pasha
Aix-Lesa- Maingime
Somerset’s Lowest Australian Score Amid Slow Innings
In a drawn out innings featuring Jackson and Bradman, Somerset folded for a low total as Grimmett and Wellard impress with ball. Ponsford and Jackson steadied Australia’s chase but the innings sagged with Bradman compiling a patient 50 as the bowlers controlled the pace.
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Munch
White
Hawkins
Dackson
Woellard
J. Lea
Lea
Ashen Woodfull
Grimmett
Somerset
Elwr Jackson
Woodfall
Boensford
Hunt
Welland Ponsford
Frradman
Scorkne Jackson
Aix
Wlip J
Wellard
Bradman
Uradman
Jovkaon
Jackson Wisi
Bradwindalee
Laborigus Fl
Bu Jackson
Jackson
Frayther
Joss Jackson
Eire Hal Daetteal
Australia
Ponsford
O. Bradman
Jackson Slow Low In Spirits By Lack Of London
A garbled dispatch from London notes a special representative predicts gloom for the American team amid dipping morale and unsettled prospects during a difficult batting session in late May.
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London
AMM
Aneirahiens
YWCA Notes and Melbourne Midway Convention Plans
YWCA notes outline a Midway National Board meeting in Melbourne on October 15 following a sports conference in Queenscliff with Canberra and Australian branches represented. Reports cover club events, reform of regular dates for social activities, and new classes and programs across branches.
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Y.W.C.A. Dn
Oroch
Australia
Counventons
National Board
Melbourne
Queenscliff
Canberra
Australa
Halcyon Club
Girls’ Council
Mir Platevon
Cheerios
Weetridge Cimmons
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Aton
Topon An
Elas
Kipling
Brighter Cricket on Second Day in Somerset Match
In damp London weather the Australian innings began after yesterday's dull play. Jackson failed to resume. Kalman returned yesterday, then staged a resilient display. Bradman joined in attacking the bowling as Kalaman steadied the innings with precise driving and cutting.
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London
Somerset
Jackson
Kalaman
Bradman
Aleo
Dreamlike Test Outburst Turns Odd Memoriam
Fragmentary cricket notes recount Bradman nearing a century with a faded score line. Names like Young and Richardson appear amid an uneven tally, with references to Woodfull and McCabe and a stray mention of five wickets.
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Australia
Moines
Bradman
Jackson
J. Law
Richardson
McCabe
Woodfull
Brick
Man Shot in Brain Walks to Breakfast Before Death
In Rome a remarkable incident followed a man being shot in the brain he walked downstairs and ate breakfast before dying. Brian O Shea an official of the South African Legation was injured in an accident or attack and later the bullet was found lodged in his brain.
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Rome
Brian O'Shea
Legation
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