Lawry under fire for captaincy in Test
Sydney reports harsh criticism of Bill Lawry in the Test series, citing his cautious batting and questioned captaincy after a weekend at the SCG. The piece notes Australia 143 runs behind England with six wickets down, Ashley Mallett underbowling, and a spin-strong English attack with Gleeson and Mallett.
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Bill Lawry
SCG
Gleeson
Mallett
Australia
Donald Bradman
Ashley Mallett
Sydney
England
New Zealand golfer wins Turanga championship in Turanga
Joh Lister, heading to the United States next month for the rich American tournament, won the New Zealand FGA championship at Turanga. His final two rounds included a 66 on the Mt Maunganui course for a 28 hole aggregate of 262, five shots behind the world record. Other details describe innings and various players in unrelated cricket lines.
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Mike Souchak
England
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Mallett
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Snore Laney
P. Lever
Connolly Mallett
Underwood
Chappell
Willie
Queanbeyan
East Canberra
Manuka Oval
Jack Allen
Bob Belford
Fast
Kerry
Owen
Arthur Brown
Easts
Group 8 votes for new rugby league grades and officials
At the Queanbeyan Club Group 8 moved to form under-19 and under-17 rugby grades and a minor leagues referees association. A whisky firm offered $50 for make-the-match awards and a weekly prize. plans for a match programme were approved. The Motonito Shield strength was doubled to two, and the referees’ match fees were increased though later a proposal on individual referee appointments was rejected.
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Bob Morgan Tolholders
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Lister wins golf title amid tense season build up
The report covers a close golf title race with City’s position shadowed by early season form and cautious plans. Key players include Smith, Canney, Lloyd, Thomas, and Chappell with bowling figures nudging a pathway to a likely win as teams eye a spring schedule and midtable stakes.
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City
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Ciy
Weiges
Smith
Vanty
West
Ian Canney
Brian Lloyd
Aint
Local club outlines grant toward Woden project
A community meeting discussed funding for Woden's initiative, approving a $50 grant toward costs. The gathering covered team development, referee training, and a proposed national tournament, with plans for rule changes and leadership roles across clubs.
Australian innings setbacks in tight England Test match
The report chronicles tense moments as Australia trails England, with Lawry and Chappell building cautious partnerships while England bowlers pressure heavy. Key fielding saves and sharp bowling shape Australia’s fragile progress in a closely fought test with lingering doubts over quick scoring and captaincy decisions.
Redpath and Walters In Hard Test At Perth Test
The report describes a tense Perth test with Redpath and Walters contributing in a high pressure session. A cautious England attack, backed by Boycott and Lack, faced Australia’s batting tilt while Watlers pace and spin troubled the order as the match progressed amidst crowd hostility and strategic changes.
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Australi
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Ile
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Fletcher
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Sydney
Australia Nets 38 England in Jamaica Tournament
New Zealand and Australia share the lead as Australia pips England 38 to 37 at Jamaica National Stadium. The result keeps Australia unbeaten while Jamaica, England, and other teams proceed with the nine nation Netball tournament.
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Australia
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Perth
Walee
Scotland
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Bahamas
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