Most Scientific English Cricketers of the Era Discuss
A reader asks which batsman was most scientific among England players in Australia. The writer names Shrewsbury Ranji and MacLaren as the top English scientists, discusses pad play and its legality, and recalls Bowler Turner’s pace on sticky wickets. Noting Shrewsbury’s skill and Turner’s accuracy, the piece also briefy mentions A Rayner and his cricket promise for Oxford.
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F. R. Spofforth
C. T. B. Turner
W. G. Grace
Ranji
Grace
England
Australia
Shrewsbury
Sydney Cricket Ground
Acientife
William Caffyn
Caffyn
E. M. Grate
Elm
Imand
W.G
A. Shrewsbury
Ranjitsinhi
A. C. MacLaren
Spofforth
Pat Evans
Charles Turner
Turner
Thore
Woodrogs
Notts
Charlie Turner
Jack Worrall
Harry Graham
Sydney Gregory
Double ball catching feats in early cricket lore
Letters recount remarkable fielding stunts from 1916 era Australia and New Zealand. W Berry leaped the fence to catch a boundary ball at Jamestown while Albert Phillips plucked two balls in quick succession at a Phillips River practice. Prominent cricket figures in Essex and Somerset receive wartime rank promotions.
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Jamestown
South Australia
W. Berry
Berry
West Australia
Phillips River
Albert Phillips
Samuels
Phillips
Tam
B. Rust
Enchanted Creek
Blenheim
Nlz
Second Grade Round Ends With Wide Cricket Scoring
Century scores feature Windon 105 in Western Suburbs v Middle Harbor and Carroll 116 for Newtown v University, Holley 113 for Randwick v Paddington, Adam 14 for J Adam, McShane 123 for Marrickville v Gordon, and Grant 318 for Sydney v Red fern. Western Suburbs see 172 all out as Howser makes 54. Next round includes North Sydney v Red fern at Redfern and University v Glebs at Wentworth Park. Lancashire meeting lauds wartime spirit with club members sending subscriptions from the front. Maharajah of Jodhpur marries sister of Jam of Nawanager. Marrickville v Mosman abandoned. Pratten Park ground unavailable.
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Middle Harbor
E Carroll
Newtown
University
G. Holley
Randwick
Paddington
J. Adam
McShane
Marrickville
Gordon
F. Grant
Sydney
Redfern
Howser
North Sydney
S.C.G
Glebs
Wentworth Park
Balmain
Birchgrove
Petersham
Waverley
Marrickville v. Mosman
Pratten Park
Won on the post in Sydney cricket stalemate
Eight rounds of Sydney First Grade cricket see Petersham lead with four outright wins and two first innings wins while Waverley trails with two outright and four first innings. Paddington fall to Middle Harbor in a dramatic finish as Sydney, led by captaincy and steady batting, edge a tense chase on a rain-softened CSC wicket.
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Bor
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Digit
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G. Lovetelt
Withere
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Pat He
Wit
Lend
Tony
Wolkard
Meure Chapinge Sv
Doom
Turmbull Amdereou
Paddington
Middle Harbor Sydney
Arthur Mailey
Glebe
Warren Bardsley
E Nerran
Marley
Jefs-hamis- Retling
Basie Man
A. Ratcliffe
J. Ratcliffe
Oval
S. E. Gregory
N. E. Phillips
W. W. Grace
Sydney University Triumph Over Gordon in Narrow Victory
Sydney University rose from a string of dull results to claim their first outright win against Gordon at Chatswood. Basil Riley led with 85 before Uni sealed the target with nine wickets to spare as Macartney added five for 67 in the match, while Bernard Riley contributed a brisk 36.
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Gordon
Chatswood
Basil Riley
Brother Bernard
Bernard
Macartney
Sturt
Barrack
University
West Australian cricketers enlistments in wartime
Perth correspondent notes dwindling but visible enlistments among West Australian cricketers across clubs and associations. University and Midland Junction reduce teams, matting cricket fades, many players join the front. No league football likely, Fremantle disbands, and goldfields follow.
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Westralia
Perth
N.S. Wales
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
University
Midland Junction
Walla
Ieard
W.aca
W.A.C.A
Sam Lawrence
Golden West
Billy Orr
W.A. Football League
Fremantle
Goldfields
Cau
Appreciation of Victor Trumper in Wisden tribute
London cabling reports S H Pardon editor of Wisden's Almanack writes a seven page tribute to Victor Trumper. Pardon ranks Trumper as the best and most brilliant Australian batsman, praised for skill in all conditions and remain modest amid success. The note marks Wisden's appearance despite England's lack of first class cricket last year.
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London
5. H. Pardon
Wisden
S. J. Pardon
Almanack
Trumper
Birthday greetings to notable figures in Australia and beyond
February notices extend birthday wishes to P. M. Newland of South Australis and several others including J. V. Saunders of Victoria F. J. Luland of Béteny Rev. E Cartier of Yorkshire and Victoria D. G. Pryor of Maitland B T Callaway of New South Wales and New Zealand W. A. Firth of Waverley and P. H. Coombe of South Australia.
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J. V. Saunders
Victoria
F. J. Luland
Béteny
Rev. E . Carter
Yorkshire and Vistoria
D. G. Pryor
Maitland
T. Callaway
N.S. Wales
N Z
W. A. Firth
Waverley
P. H. Coombe
S.A
Port Adelaide Dominates Adelaide District Cricket League
Port Adelaide remains unbeaten with a string of strong wins and standout bowling from Richardson and Rundell. Ernie Gray scored his first district century for Glenelg, while West Torrens and North Adelaide posted solid totals. Adelaide and East Torrens showcased tighten bowling and cautious batting as the round closed.
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Port Adel Saiul
Igide
Ea Ey
Lees
T Saastra
Margia i Es
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Laide
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Pie
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Scott
Rundell
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Boon
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Arbor City
Eearies
Pellew
Ne Hil
West
Ernie Gray
Grenelz
Cocket
Gray
Gould
Glenele
Kappler
Adelaide
Norths
Jack Lawrence
K. H. Quist
Spicer
McCarro
North
McCarron
Hughie Bridgeman
Percy Rundell
Port Adelaide
East Torrens
Richardson
Adelaide Sicket
North Adelaide
Sturt
Cox
Sanders
Schumacher
Bruce
Davies
Conlon
Travers
East
Mander
Foninga
Wigglesworth
Parks
Wallington
Paddington v Sydney at SCG Sydney win by one run
At the Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney won by one run in a tense innings clash. Batsmen like Beith and Grimmett delivered early blows while Marshall and Weighty aided in crucial dismissals. The scoreline shows Sydney’s narrow victory over Paddington with key performances from Noble and Munn amid a tight contest.
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Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
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Grimmett
FL Flateery
Marshall
G. L. Sarde
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Victorian cricket draws a blank day
The article reports heavy rain and soggy wickets canceling most cricket in Victoria on Saturday. Only Brunswick and Coburg managed a start before play ceased, while a war-related decline left Melbourne’s park pitches largely unused and one junior match in progress. The piece notes the Lady Mayoress asks the VCA to supply 500 bats and 2000 balls for soldiers at the front, and celebrates the Blackham Ball raising about £600 with numerous donors listed.
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Redfern
Cai
Scott
Rix
F. Rix
F. Wordsworth
T. Foster
Petersham
North Sydney
University
J. M. Taylor
Apar
John Scott
T. J. Andrews
Taylor
Ris
Joe Darling
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Yarra Park
VCA
Horses for Army Purposes White Paper outlines reforms
A December White Paper reports a committee plan to secure more military horses in England and Wales. Proposals include compulsory annual registration of stallions, expanding King’s Premium stock, brood mare schemes, and stronger stallion inspections, plus War Office actions to buy and hold mounts from breeders and increase establishments for peace time.
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