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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
6
The Rochdale Hornets clash amid ice and snow saw Bramley and Bramley Park hosts marred by frozen fields and blocked pipes. Despite harsh conditions the touring side pressed, with notable pace from Blinkhorn and a strong Bramley defense, ending in an 18 to 2 score in favor of the home team.
A historic meeting of the Kernnern Union Society featured Mr Goode supporting the Chali shy vice Fine Ble and a proposal to ban certain ball handling in scrums. The debate, led by Flan the president, included Weirch and We, outlining rules and outcomes for upcoming sessions.
Readers discuss South African cricket and rugby programs, New Zealand reports, and England reflections. Mentions J J Kater and Wilkinson, The Referee, 1905 Springboks, and Australia tours with varied opinions on teams, form, and sportsmanship.
In a tangled December match the Australian side faced Widnes with Thacker and Medmand among scorers. Townsend and Drake contributed tries as Gier faced penalties and conversions, while Fracer, Prentice and Moore battled in a high intensity game marked by injuries and discipline issues.
The Australasian team beat Halifax 35 to 6 in Halifax on Saturday. Milfern scored three tries, with Richards, Laing, Horder, Prentice, and Thompson adding others. Craig intercepted and kicked four goals as the tour concluded, tallying 88 points across matches. Next week a test match looms with England, and squad changes including West’s return are noted amid reports from Liverpool nursing home and Northern Union president Pillar.
New York paper reports a receding on Yale defester Princrion by 12 to 8 at a feature event in Manhattan. Marsal Koch stands out as a notable figure in a rare gathering of over seventy eight thousand spectators. The article extols the remarkable performance and human emotion showcased during the match between Yale and Lor Priusecan, highlighting technical excellence and crowd reaction.
Reported details the formation and attestation of weight lifting records and certificates in 1908. Mentions Weber Clarence and Reginald Corson among witnesses, with references to the AWA handbook and various federation actions and test events.
An old note details reports of large trout in New England waters, mentioning a 2-pounder near Ben mond and general fishing activity. It references nets and local departments, with scattered names and places like Taupo and Lake Taupo, and describes seasonal efforts, costs, and conditions without clear dates.
Victorian swimmers struggle with training and form as the New South Wales championship carnival nears at Cooper Reserve. Durack and Durack’s squad prepare for a show of strength while New Zealand interest grows with plans for a broader Australian New Zealand tour. George names, coaches, and trials highlight the lead up as Victoria presses to defend titles and pick strong representatives.
The article details a complex set of notes on swimming rivals and organizing figures, highlighting Ethelds Bleibtrey as a leading New Zealand champion candidate. It notes arrangements for a cup competition at the New Zealand championship meeting, with rules on open seater overs distance and annual defense. It mentions Miss Bleibtrey’s travel plans and the club’s discussions about her eligibility and conduct, alongside references to American involvement and the potential for a future display event in New York.
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