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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
6
Victoria defeats New South Wales in a hard fought Fremantle style football clash. Notable performances by Maurice and Mayes are highlighted and Victoria seizes control in the late stages. No further details on scores or venue provided.
A high crowd of about 13 000 watched Victoria clash with South Australia in Beemanile. Melbourne’s visitors, the Viewerians, showed flashes of brilliant play yet rougher tackling than usual. Victoria led at times but South Australia fought back. final score hints at a strong contest with both sides displaying speed and teamwork.
Adelaide witnessed a thrilling football clash as Victoria defeated South Australia by a large margin at the Adelaide Oval. Victoria led 38 40 1 2 at the end of play with Craverry Lethbridge and Streeter among top performers, while South Australia fought hard but fell short against a strong visitor lineup.
A fragmented report on a Queensland versus Sydney Australian rules match notes an uneven front quarter, scoring details, and player lineups including Sanders, Wilton, and Little for the A team. It mentions upcoming games between Newsown and Park Way and predictions of further fixtures, with regional notes from Sydney and Launceston.
The article reports on opposition to animal training methods used by circus and stage acts. Key figures argue cruelty is unnecessary and propose regulations to ban or limit certain practices. Proponents claim humane training can coexist with performances, while critics cite sensory stress and risk to animals.
Genteey and Harry Sinne witness a tense race at the stadium where Stone claims a narrow victory over rivals. BY Ausizeites notes a tight finish in the title bout with irdny wark.
Contained notes from a boxing program detailing semi final bouts and performer assessments. Mentioned fighters include Mendes, Taylor, Pilbrow, Webb, Nott, and others with reflections on punch variety, conditioning, and ring tactics across the amateur scene.
New York Aug 17 Johnny Bull defeats Jebes Write in a bout for the American lightweight championship to be recognized as the American champion. The match at Jersey City drew strong interest with plans for a world title bout later discussed, though promotion details mingled with dispute over rights and arrangements.
A dense clipping details bouts and fighters including Billy Balsac and Sid Godfrey, noting injuries and expected rematches. The piece also mentions the New Zealand amateur boxing team selected for a championship in Spain and references various regional boxers and venues, all framed in a period press voice.
A jumble of names, places, and actions outlines a local sports scene with references to football, boxing, and town figures. Mentions include Mikey, Dwyer, Shaw, Stuart, Heaney, Colphon, and Callan, with scattered notes on games, matches, and reactions, but many fragments remain incoherent.
The Criterion presents Misa Marie Tempest in a crowded program featuring her celebrated versatility. Cast includes Graham Browne and a lineup of notable players with Wilkie Tord and Vera Pearce, delivering a mix of comedy and musical sketches to revive theater confidence and showcase strong performances.
Melbourne theatre scene features Scandal by Cosma Hamilton at King's Theatre with a four month run in the works. Joseph Coyne earns praise for his dashing comic reputation after Hightie Night and other notable performances. Major cast and production notes reveal planned engagements at Her Majesty's Theatre and Melbourne venues ahead of extended tours.
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