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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
6
England experiments with a throw-in from touch to curb scrummaging. The move aims to speed play and restore openness, with cautious trials before a wider adoption in Australia and England. Rugby officials warn changes require training and gradual implementation to avoid destabilizing the game.
Eastern Suburbs or Newtown challenge for a semi final spot as Canterbury-Bankstown, South Sydney, Balmain, and Western Suburbs vie for qualifying positions. Canterbury-Bankstown look strong for minor premiers with star Brady returning, while South Sydney, Newtown, and Wests must win to force playoffs. Eastern Suburbs rely on their reserves and forwards to push through. a Western Suburbs clash looms as a potential decider with strong performances from J. Pearce and L. Pickup noted.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground 10,592 fans watched South Sydney push Canterbury Bankstown to the limit in a high speed contest. McCarter kicked a goal and Jones, Newham, and Williams featured in sharp plays as Souths fought back, only to fall short with a late try awarded after a tense sequence.
Tweed Rugby League claimants for entry to the Bulimba Cup were defeated by Brisbane League XIII 20-18 on Saturday. Brisbane led 11-3 at halftime and held on in the second half with key players Reardon Collins and Cooper out for the Tweed side, while Toweed captain T. Partoll featured for the losing team.
The report reviews a rugby league match noting South Sydney’s injury woes to Boyd and Thompson. It highlights front-row work by Kirkindy Burns and McCormick, McCallum and Sponberg in the backs, with Duncombe stepping from reserve to cover, and praises IRE as full-back while South’s A Johnson shows growing skill and power.
Canterbury Bannstown Junior League match details unclear but indicate C B Juniors advancing to a Sunday semi final. Text references Marrlelone team and unresolved scheduling with a note of potential missed game affecting junior football.
Australia’s Soccer Chief Mr Syd Storey responds to critics on Page 21. The report notes comments from peers about the junior league and its relevance. It mentions that players are mainly boys and that C B club provides grounds and referees. The NW League is not involved with this funeral matter. Newtown Bolster remained unmoved in the Junior League issue.
The report covers a Suburb match at Swine Sports Ground and a clash between North Sydney and St George at North Sydney Oval. It notes a SCG game between C.B. and South Sydney, plus a reunion visit by a key figure who plans to travel to England via America in September, potentially joining Wigan as official organiser.
Fragmented report lists match results and premiers across multiple clubs. Melbourne, South Australia, Norwood, Port Adelaide, West Adelaide, and others feature in rounds with scores noted. Melbourne and South Australia appear prominent with several close results and high totals.
A garbled list of names and affiliations appears to note football birthdays and returning players across various clubs and regions. Mentions include New South Wales, Eastern Suburbs, All Black, and several clubs with scattered initials and dates, suggesting a periodic roster or birthday roundup rather than a cohesive story.
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