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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
2
A pulsating match saw England and Australia exchange pressure with roving backs and brutal forward power. Key players like Rogers, Gale, and Burge starred as both teams battled for advantage, with late drama and a controversial referee decision shaping the outcome.
A Sydney match preview outlines the second England versus New South Wales game at the SCG. It notes lineups, selectors’ aims to test new players, and potential strategies for the upcoming test series.
The article recounts a NSW rugby league match with disputes over penalties and refereeing decisions. It notes specific incidents, including a controversial call for lifting the ball in the scrum and a disputed try. Post-match analysis mentions players Gallagher, McCue, and O Malley, plus the handling of penalties and injuries as the crowd reacts.
Schedule notes multiple matches at Sydney venues including the Sydney Cricket Ground. Teams named include Newtown Glebe and Annandale versus Eastern Suburbs. A Balmain versus Western Suburbs match is listed with an Agricultural Ground reference and an early matche on exact ground.
Next Saturday sees South Sydney vs North Byoney at the Sydney Cricket Ground at 5 15 pm while University plays Glebe at Agricultural Ground at 3 pm Newtown faces Western Suburbie at Pratten Park 3 15 Annandale battles Balmain at Birengrave Oval 3 19 An early match on Kcie Ground at Grandetang with grandstand admission details unclear and potential tax note.
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