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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
4
A fragmented report on Australian cricket describes the 1924 25 season mood, with Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide tours, England and South Africa tests, and captaincy by W. W. Armstronge. It notes heavy travel, mixed results, and a sense of renewal amid postwar cricket debates and managerial decisions.
The Sydney team faced strong opposition as heavy scoring and sharp bowling dominated the test. Key players including Mahaley and Moyes built innings while Parnell, Gray, and Conran delivered tight bowling. Amid fluctuating fortunes the match swung with moments of sharp fielding and strategic bowling, ending with Sydney batting and fielding actions shaping the outcome.
New South Wales dominates the Melbourne test day one at the Sydney ground. Park and Andrews reach the century as Victoria struggle. NSW trail the visitors by a wide margin with strong bowling and solid batting from Wren, McDonald, and Hart. The day features a packed stands crowd and a lively commentary on the intercity match.
Cramped fragmented report covers a Sydney Test with Queensland and New South Wales battlers. Descriptions focus on key moments, Park, Gregory and Ryder contributions, Park’s century, and a large crowd reaction at the Sydney Cricket Ground. A team for the New South Wales match is discussed with selections and management notes.
The article recounts a dramatic cricket or football style match in New South Wales, detailing tense moments, crowd reactions, and a disputed timeout. It notes key players like Smith Townsend Presta Wan Wiligma and references to multiple changes in play. The outcome hinges on whether New South Wales secured the win outright, with late attempts shaping the final minutes.
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