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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
16
A brief note indicates an Owl feature appears on pages five and seven of the 1890 edition, guiding readers to extended sports content and related notes in the issue.
In Sydney at the Exile Cricket Ground the American Universities took on Sydney University in an international clash before 6000 spectators. Browne and Martin starred for the Americans with sharp kicking and driving forwards, while Sydney fought hard, but the visitors forged ahead to win 14 to 6 as the full time whistle blew.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground the Maoris met New South Wales in the second rugby union match. About 15 000 spectators watched NSW dominate early and mid game with tries by Gilbert Dunbar Griffin and Adamson, while the Maoris fought back but were held to nil after a strong NSW defense. Dwyer injured his leg and left the field with Stuart stepping into the three-quarter line.
The match ended with Sydney leading 17 to 6 after a late try by Gread. M Lennan missed the conversion. The visitors received an ovation as they left the field, having shown creditable effort despite lacking fluency and experience in key moments.
After a tense scrum the Maoris pressed and Hodgers narrowly missed near the corner. N S W took the lead when Hall and Takaringa combined for a try and goal. A late Maori surge was repelled as Gregory and Clarken both failed to cross. Final score New South Wales 27 Maori 12.
In Brisbane at the Exhibition Ground a New Zealand touring side faced Queensland. New Zealand led 14 nil at half time after Francis and Mitchell scores with O Leary converting. In the second half Francis and Farmer added more while Stanley kicked penalties and a field goal by Tucker sealed Queensland’s 15 to 1 victory.
South Sydney won at the Sports Ground by 22 points. Maitland and Wright led with tries and goals, while Balmain’s Voges and Hanson replied with tries. St George beat Sydney at Rushcutters Bay Oval 2 51 to zero with Mullarkey George and Howard scoring and Nosworthy converting.
England beat Australia 27 to 17 in a brisk first Test before about 40,000 spectators. Lomas opened with goals for England while Messenger scored for Australia. Sharrock suffered a broken nose and concussion, and England led late with a sequence of tries to seal the victory.
An English team met Newcastle in a thin afternoon. At half time the score stood England 15 Newcastle 3. The final score was England 24 Newcastle ?.
Western Suburbs Juniors defeated Bestern Suburbs 7 to 4 in a lively match before the England Australia international engagement, showcasing sharp passing and teamwork as both sides produced strong plays.
Newtown beat Sydney 59 to 49 at Erskineville Oval with goals and behinds tallied. KR Bartwell Blackburn Lee Sneoll Son Simp son M'Cormack and Herod starred for Newtown. Gossip Seawull Cooper Olwen Freak scored for Sydney.
In Wentworth Park Ultimo beat HoMS Powerful 5 goals to 4 with Carroll Warrior and Moore scoring. Massackets Crogan Keating and Baxter led a 2 0 win for the hopots. Adamatown defeated Sydney 2 0 at Wentworth Park with Bartley and Walte on target.
The state championship finals at Double Bay saw heavy courts force players to discard shoes. Doubles lacked form, with Jones underperforming, while the singles showcased strong play. In the doubles, M H Marsh and G P Sayers defeated G W Wright and A B Jones 6-3 6-1 4-6 8-3. In singles, a Parker defeated H M Kier 6-3 4-0 2-0.
In the final held on the Homebush course under NSW Cyclists Union, 48 of 51 starters finished. D Nall of Granville won by half a wheel from A G Jackson with a 1 minute handicap of 1 minute. Nall clocked 26 min 26 sec actual riding time, while Ro Cutcliffe from Redfern posted the fastest sprint from scratch in 26 min 0 sec. J Schattel East Sydney with 5 second handicap recorded the second fastest time of 26 min 0 sec.
Lindrum trailed Williams at Alcork's Tournament Hall as the billiards match resumed this afternoon. At 4.15 pm the scores stood Lindrum 726 Williams 4959 in Sydney, George Street.
The Bathurst A H and P Association votes to spend £119 on grounds and buildings improvements and additions. Inspector of schools G H Hunt recommends selecting a new waste for Penrith public school. Daley was killed in a steeplechase fall at Flemington. other horses were not seriously injured and riders escaped.
Rosehill Racing Club hosted its Winter Meeting with fine weather and a splendid course. Dinyah won the Hurdle Race by four lengths from Ennisma r, with Superstition third. Haut Park won the Granville Stakes beating Laval by a head. Daisy Chain took the Rosehill Handicap over Ore Pan, as Vicomte led in the Jund Stakes and No Trumps won the Flying Welter Handicap with Empirical third.
Melbourne racecourse reports tragedy as hurdle racer Battaney collapses and dies during morning exercise at Mentone. The horse, slated for sale Monday, ceased moments after a light workout. The incident shocks trainers and spectators at the track.
At the Gaiety Club Castlereagh Street Sydney tonight Rubear of Garden Island and Paddy Kinnear of North Sydney will box the best of 30 rounds. The event features top local pugilists in a showcase bout card.
Classified advertisement note appears under the heading Too Lat Cor Classification directing readers to page B J for related notices. The fragment provides no additional names, places, dates, or figures to expand.
Readable lines show fabric pricing terms with per yard rates and color descriptions. Mentions wide plain colors and sisal varieties, plus reference to fancy art muslin and material codes. exact items and quantities unclear from the fragment.
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