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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1927

Page

12

Victorian cricket records loom in long battle of scores

A detailed review of Victorian against New South Wales cricket data shows record runs, high individual scores, and notable bowling feats. It highlights Maury's 267 in a shield match, Mailey's 61% balls, and W. H. Ponsford's 75 partnership with Woodfull, among numerous Australian performances and historic milestones.

Victoria New South Wales Melbourne Maury England George Giffen Mailey H. V. Bayley Tasmania East Melbourne J. O'Connor South Australis Alfred Shaw Sussex Notta Ponaford Woodfull Ponsford Archie Jackson Bydney Brisbane Hydney Adelaide W. H. Ponsford C. H. Gregory N.A.W Queensland Clem Hill Australia W. H. Ponaford C. G. Macartney H. L. Hendry E. R. Mayne Victor Trumper A. Lima Christchurch W. Armstrong Noble Bugeex F. R. Spofforth Oxford Cambridge Tommy Foster Redfern Ancd Trumper Orange N.4.w Mount Pleasant Stumpa C. Mitchell Edtoketer W. G. Grace Bathurst Turner McKibbin Grace Dr. Grace Johany Brigan Tom Eimnistt Excens Emmett Fowler Fentieman

Opening Batsmen Australian Performances Shaping Up

The article notes a shift in Australian cricket with W. M. Woodfull and Billy Ponsford forming a promising opening pair for Victoria. They repeatedly score long partnerships, including a 900 plus run stand against New South Wales, suggesting they may uphold Australia’s opening batting tradition despite earlier criticism.

Durie Betamen Anatyna Australia Warren Bardsley H. L. Colles Clealy J. Hobha H. Sutcliffe England Anlly W. M. Woodfull Victoria Billy” Ponsford Deeda Ae Mater Ponsford Wood- Toll New South Wales Ancho Re Centurica

Hobbs Shop A Living Cricket Legend On Fleet Street

The piece notes Jack Hobbs near 59 West Street London as a historic cricket shrine. It praises his revered status in England after a record 314 not out for Berkshire against Middlesex and describes daily crowds at his shop displaying cricket memorabilia in Fleet Street.

Jack Hobbes West Street London Jack Hobbs England Bucrey Middlesex Fleet Street Hobbs Jack

Trumper's Fame in Australian Cricket Tales

A vivid reminiscence recalls O B Trumper's batting feats. Faulkner's 204 inspires a 214 not out display in Adelaide, while Trumper tops England tours with a 2570 aggregate in Britain. The piece also praises George Denner as a picturesque Australian cricketer and his feats.

Fowler Emmett Trumper Springboks Australia Lolo G. A. Faulkner Seconn England Trumpear Australan Crisketer George Denner British

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