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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
3
Adamstown and Metters prepare for the star clash in Sydney as top teams meet Saturday. Injuries disrupt play with Kemp Goodyear and Ray Duprey among those hurt, while Granville and West Willacnd pursue pivotal results in the Metropolitan table.
Report of a heavyweight Sydney rugby league style match where Collingwood and South Melbourne prepare for a pivotal clash. The piece highlights star players Pratt Coventry and Nash, draws 30,000 expected crowds, and notes other key games and lineups shaping a thrilling weekend.
A South Sydney XI clash details Smythe versus Toth and Ferguson in a close contest. Notes praise for Ferguson’s center play and Elvan’s display while suggestions from M Blackburn influence umpiring and coaching moves. NSW team changes ahead of Brisbane match include Weatherburn and Holmes replacing others.
Wallsend club officials push for night games with teams from across the state. Plans call for Crystal Palace ground floodlights modeled on Queensland Exhibition Ground, with 20 minute halves and corner rule changes to keep play moving. Talks with Newcastle City Council aim to install lights soon, with knockout matches expected after September and a three month night schedule possible from October to January.
Report from a rugby league card noting Collingwood and South Melbourne drawing the season’s largest Brisbane crowd. The piece covers North Sydney versus Sydney High and Hurlstone Agricultural High vs Canterbury, with standout players Cotton and Mitchell fueling North Sydney and Hurrell starring for Hurlstone.
Curtain raiser at Sydney Cricket Ground features Sydney Grammar School versus Sydney Church of England Grammar. Final score 12 6 with Evane Coxens and Minnett scoring. Biddulph and Univera praised for strong defense and initiations.
Victoria introduces a coaching program with classes at Conbuntly Athlete Club starting in August. Fred Woodrouse and H B Wilson lead coaches in high jump and discus events, with experts W Grant and T Wormth among others guiding shot put and hammer throw. NSW athletes reforms begin as the Athletes Development Committee studies global methods for improving performance.
Maurice Whelan of St Joseph College sits within striking distance of Jack Meaton’s 114 point season mark as two matches remain. Whelan as of now has 110 points after 12 games, with Beaton’s 32.0 per game pace and a 170 to 18 team scoring line this year, plus two games left.
Shore fields five full backs this year and Igor Travers shines among them. Grammars attempts a late surge are stymied by Ovona in the pack as Shore defends near goal. The second half sees Shore press with speed and aggression, building toward a decisive finish.
Last Monday night the M.SW.A.D.C hosted a film lecture at the 3.OA led by Tack Mateallo. She discussed events from the Iast Empire Games and an International meeting in Amsterdam, with Avfilm ordered from America AAA to depict a key event in that country.
In a tight match Grammar beat Sheringham 1 0 after Shorey broke the deadlock then defended a late push. Pronk assisted with a run that set up the key goal while Grummer and Veo contributed solidly in a tightly contested forward battle and defensive stand.
Instructional passage outlines the starting stance and sprint mechanics for a gun escape drill. It describes rear knee lift, weight transfer, finger placement, gaze, and a snap first stride to reach top speed with smooth action.
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