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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
5
Carlton overwhelmed South Fitzroy 17 18 to 13 14 in a hard fought round, with standout performances by Carlton forwards and a late surge that sealed the victory. Melbourne press highlighted Carlton's reserve power and weight advantage as key factors in the win.
In a fragmented report on the Adelaide football match, lists of players from Norwood and Glenelg appear along with Victoria and South Australia figures. The piece notes Melbourne’s dominance in the contest and mentions notable ex-Victorian players, with details on team selections and public interest in the outcome.
A chaotic but detailed report of the Australian football interstate match held Saturday in Sydney at Grakineville Quad before about 6009 spectators. New South Wales defeated Tasmania by 13 goals 10 behinds to 5 behinds, with leaders such as Ward, Pringle, Hynes, and Calliste contributing. The game featured strong back play from NSW and notable forward work, though the Tasmanian side showed resilience and several standouts. Postmatch remarks note NSW’s overall strength and impending semi final between Newtown and Balmain next weekend.
Readable fragments mention people and places but lack clear event details. The text appears to be garbled OCR from a local notice involving names and dates, with no coherent story or outcome to summarize.
In a rugged fixture at Wentworth Park Sarmae Boe led Canterbury to a decisive 5-0 victory over Granville in the third meeting of the season. Jennings and Heyman starred for Canterbury with strong defense from Doherty and Dane as Pyrmont and Corsa provided pivotal support. The match featured rapid attacks, solid midfield play, and key saves by the Granville keeper, leaving Canterbury the dominant side.
A chaotic but vivid summary of rifle competitions at Randwick with wind affected shooting, shield matches, and club clashes. Notable scores include C Williamson’s club champion performance, Fred Howsrh and A McEoran as top scorers, and Rathbone’s team dynamics. Details mention departmental involvement and broader organizational ties to police and railway departments.
The report sketches the World Sculling Championship with references to rivals and venues along the Waltau River and Wengans River. It notes race dynamics, hints at supervision by mentors, and mentions key figures such as Arnalt, Webb, and Corby in a noisy, opinion-filled fragment.
The readable text shows garbled names and terms likely from a historical notice or advertisement. It includes partial fragments such as months, names, and places, but no clear event, dates, or signatures to anchor a full item.
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