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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
4
South Sydney edged Glebe in a tight football contest while forwards and backs combined for a lively game. Key performers included Wing Rye-civin and forward alignment amid strong backline pressing, with Glebe showing clever play but unable to overturn the visitor’s pace and cohesion.
A fragmented report discusses the Glebe versus South Sydney clash with mentions of Gallagher and other players, notes on three-quarters and full-backs, and remarks on standout performers like Sprig and Godger. It highlights player form, key tries, and prospects for the next season. The piece also lists opinions on several players and references Enmore and local rugby figures.
A disjointed OCR text captures a soccer match scene with multiple players and actions. It mentions players such as Proctor and Se qventually, a fall in a tackle, and defensive play near the easi line. The fragmentary record hints at a tense contest with injuries and onfield pressure, though most names and specifics are garbled.
Newtown defeated Ravine by 13 to 8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a Werence match before about 1000 spectators. Eastern lurks led on defense, Newtown forward play showed promise as substitute players also contributed, continuing Newtown’s strong form since their last Cup win.
An agricultural ground sale is planned for next Saturday near Worth Sydney and South Sydney. Details are limited in the readable text.
Balmain and Annandale played a rugged football contest with Balmain scoring 35 points to balance Anvandale’s efforts. Notable scorers included Miller with two goals and C Pinter with one, while forwards contributed high work. The outcome hinged on Balmain’s late drive as Annandale pressed but could not overturn the deficit.
Western Suburbs defeated a rival team by 18 points in a hard fought rugby match at home. The game featured strong defense, two tries by MuPher son and three penalties, with Geatore scoring 26 10 for the opponents. Officials and league updates followed, noting referee decisions and league standings as players begin to prepare for upcoming rounds.
A garbled lettered column discusses selection buzz and tactical ideas for rugby. It references players and teams like England and Middlesbrough, mentions coaches, backs, and forwards, and ponders the best approach to a representative XV while noting pace, strength, and passing.
An unclear OCR fragment presents garbled phrases and scattered names and numbers. It appears to mix terms like neuralgia headaches and various nonsensical terms with potential references to places and people, but readable facts are minimal and identities are obscured. The item resembles a damaged classified or briefer segment with no clear event or outcome.
A fragmented account describes Australian boys in military service and a rugby match against New Zealand and Italy. It notes New Zealand forwards speed and French responses, with crowd spectacle and anthem performances. The piece references military figures, venues, and wartime loyalties amid a lively, period-style sports reportage tone.
In Sporting and Dramatic News the writer praises J A Keige and Sever Roberts as the standout halves pairing at the Rectory Field match on March 31. Roberts earns high praise for forward play while Krige is hailed as the most versatile player, with Bath centre form noted. The piece highlights a key March 11 match and mentions W Davies and others, plus Sydney schools program plans for April 4.
The readable fragments show a sports style note with team names and possible scoring terms. The text references a Mayit Veer and Sehaule while mentioning better RAMA performance. No clear date or definitive outcome is present.
The article surveys postwar football arrangements in Sydney and surrounding regions, noting junior and senior club formations, university and district teams, and anticipated shifts in participation. It highlights planned unity among old districts, the return of veterans, and expected competition structure across schools, universities, and clubs with key figures and locations named.
An Anthony Horderns page touts all wool and blended coat sweaters for men, highlighting warmth, fit, and versatility under coats. It notes prices, colors, sizes, and options available at the New Palace Emporium, emphasizing economy and low prices.
Local league match saw Newtown and Melbourne battle hard with scoring runs and standout kicks. Key players included Clarke from Brisbane and Rohmers Stafford noted for their pace, while Sydney trailed by narrow margins late in the game.
A garbled report from Maoleéon Military College describes a football rout. The piece mentions Abe, College Huby teams, and a looming game, with fragmented names and uncertain outcomes.
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