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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
17
The narrative recalls Johnny Mullagh and other aboriginal players in a historic 19th century Australian tour. It highlights Mullagh’s batting and bowling feats, Charley Lawrence’s leadership, and Cozens’s runs and wickets while noting contemporaries Twopenny and Sant Morrin.
A 19th and early 20th century voice celebrates Jack Marsh as a premier fast bowler of New South Wales and notes the broader role of colored players in cricket's history. It recalls Victorian aborigines in England 1848 and highlights Marsh’s extraordinary ball control and curve, with comparisons to contemporaries and admiration for his impact on the game.
Two teams of colored cricketers visited Australia. The first squad, led by Ligur Maraden from Bughshea, included Ruta Pope, a strikingly handsome and articulate man. Bona performed well with bat and ball, impressing in fielding as the troupe captivated crowds with skill and enthusiasm.
The article reviews legendary West Indian cricketers and other great batsmen and bowlers from India and Australia. It praises Learie Constantino for batting and fielding, notes Hallmarks like Eddie Gilbert and Percival for speed, and discusses Duleepsinhji and other masters in an era of fierce all round talent.
The article argues large numbers of anglers reduce catches while fewer boats improve chances. It discusses weather, gear effectiveness, and the need for apprenticeship in big game fishing. It notes a Sydney angler, E P Andreas, catching two swordfish from a small dinghy in the Bay of Islands after long fights.
West Twickenham Club hosted its open tournament amid sharp winds and temperatures near 87 degrees. Competitors wore mittens scarves and leather gear as Miss Paterson and Miss Owen opened the event while Firby and Auli showed promise among the men.
J R Simpson, Montague Telmad fisher, and Wanganui Rowing Club president DEE P Evans advocate the Orthodox Fairbairn style. Evans cites balance and a straight back as key, argues the upright stance aids heart function, and urges young rowers to embrace the orthodoxy for a smoother, more powerful stroke.
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