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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
3
NSW backs must lift their display to beat the Maoris in the final at the Cricket Ground next Saturday after a tight 20 13 Monday victory, where a late gift try kept them safe.
A chaotic Monday game sees New South Wales retain one change for Saturday as Larnoch Jones replaces Turnbull. Gibbons sparks attacking play for NSW but the Maori forwards press hardest, with Smith and Hodgson pivotal in the late rally as NSW fall 20-23 after a pulsating finish. errors and fatigue feature amid a lively, high‑stakes duel.
No Maori match for Newcastle as NSW Rugby Union fails to secure a visit. Newcastle rests as Western Districts claim several matches while Newcasle aims to field capable representatives in the NSF. Brownhoe’s solid showing gives some hope to the Northern team for future games.
Alan Auuls notes that G P S players excel against St Joseph's Hivervinw GP and criticize State team selection. He praises St Joseph's backs and forward play led by Crippin and Carrick, predicting strong internationals from the GP squad and highlighting Crippin as a standout winger.
Parramatta defeated Randwick 28 10 at Parramatta Oval lifting the baby club to the top of the table as defeats hit University and Drummoyne. Cerutti led a dominant Parramatta forwards display with eight tries by his side, while Randwick faltered against a faster packing and relentless pressure. Northern Suburbs and Manly loom as threats with two rounds left as the race for the four remains unsettled.
Parramatta surge in the rugby union contest as they overpower Randwick 11-0 at half and stretch advantage with relentless forwards and clever backline moves. Nepia praises Westfield and Storey while Parramatta builds from strong tackling and quick phases to seal victory.
In a tense Sydney RU match Parramatta upset Randwick 73 to 18. McCauley Ceruti and Cameron scored for Parramatta while Hooton and Larnach Jones provided strong backline play. Randwick briefly threatened with late moves but Parramatta sealed the win with a dominant second half.
Doneley’s Seven’s proved superior in Brisbane, beating Toowoomba 32 to 8 under a boisterous westerly at Ebchibttian Oval. Notable for Doneley’s goal kicking, Wallaby boot Vincent starred at fullback while Toowoomba’s Piper and Thorne showed form in the backs.
The Australian Women's Cricket Team plans a 1887 overseas tour following England's celebrated trip. Deliberations on a possible visit to South Africa are underway, with schedules showing Western Australia vs South Australia in Adelaide and Victoria vs New South Wales in Melbourne, among others.
A £260,000 scheme for a public and exhibition hall in Cardin has been approved by the Cardiff Development Committee. The project, modeled on Wembley’s Empire Stadium, would be built by a syndicate and feature a large arena suitable for major sporting events such as boxing bouts top hockey matches and other indoor attractions.
The Maori forwards and backs displayed superior form in the second half to beat Victoria 28 to 16 at Carlton ground. Key players included C Smith and Nepia, with Napia injuring his thigh mid game. Attendance reached a record 15,000 as the Maori pack outplayed Victoria in set scrums and back play to secure the win.
In the Sydney second grade competition Eastern Suburbs and Western Suburbs each scored four points in a tight round. Suburbs, Glebe, and St George also had close shows with Eastern Suburbs overcoming Western Suburbs by four goals. Rossiter starred for Eastern Suburbs alongside Dunnett, while Fossiter shone for the first team. Suburban players Kennedy and Gilroy showed effort, though rough tactics and pack-play were evident throughout the match.
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