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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
24
Syd Malcolm spots Lang as a key Victorian forward in a great NSW match. Lang, a forward at 13 stone, gains praise for calm play and solid defense. Bridla and Storey star for Victoria while Lang earns remark for quiet, reliable form akin to Walter Hitter.
A rugby match report highlights standout youth performances for Wales and Victoria. Storby succeeds Alec Boss with bold runs and tries, while Walker and Bridle ignite late action. Victoria’s Westfield and Dorr shine. referee calls mar the contest as Wales loses 17 14.
The Countrymen fought hard but Victoria won a hard test with West scoring three tries for the Victorians. McRae captained the Country forwards while Hopking was ruled out early and both sides showcased strong individual efforts amid limited cohesion.
Towers the match winner for New South Wales led with masterful attack and swift wingers. Bonnett and McLean shaded play on the flanks as forwards infused vigor to edge Queensland with a 7-6 second half surge.
A 1912 rugby dinner in Newcastle highlighted M Hopkins as a rising talent from Mattland High School. Sydney Malenim praised Hopkins as a sure champion, with coaches and selectors debating his potential for the New South Wales and Australian squads. The event noted Hopkins’s sharp defense and promising speed, drawing strong enthusiasm from attendees.
Queensland fought back to a 22-4 second half surge finishing with five tries to two and a dominant backs display led by Bennett and Lewis. Towers starred for New South Wales with a late try and goal, while Hooton and Rankin impressed for the Maroons.
Fragmented report notes Randwick gaining top spot after byes while University Drummoyne sit near the lead. Other teams Western Suburbs Northern Suburbs St George Parramatta Eastern Suburbs Manly and possibly more are listed with varied points in a busy round.
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