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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
24
South Sydney outplayed Eastern Suburbs with a 67 to 0 win, led by swift exchanges and multiple tries. The Blues set a high tempo as Brown, Tolley, and Tottey starred, while North Sydney and Balmain trailed in the season standings.
The report highlights standout players Norval, Nixon, and H. F Piorce for Eastern Suburbs with superb open play and fast attacks. North Sydney, led by Harrison, Delite, Reamer, and five-eighths, matched effort but fell short against a superior ES side noted for superior combination, speed, and disciplined defense.
A rough Marrickville Stadium match saw Balmain and Newtown each cross the line four times as Christensen’s goal kicking edged Balmain ahead. Crowd of about 5000 left Marrickville delighted as Balmain led 27 to 6 by full time, while West’s Wests beat University 31 to 0 at Prottan Park with Brady and Birdlay scoring doubles and Knight adding two.
In Brisbane Brisbane league action Northern Suburbs edged Valley 26 to 12 in a tightly contested Pike Cup final. Norths opened with a halftime 10-? lead but Valley surged late before Bates’ injury and Collins’ late try sealed the win for Norths.
William Iveshaw plans to take a team to North Queensland this year after a cricket tour. The Sydney premiers face trials as players unavailable for the Queensland trip spark controversy and sensational headlines.
Saturday fixtures feature Western Suburbs at Newtown and Eastern Suburbs facing South Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Historic interclubs show South Sydney leading Eastern Suburbs in recent matchups, with Newtown and Balmain also sharing a storied past against St George. The report notes long-running interchanges, rivalries, and upcoming interstate fixtures in June with Queensland.
South Sy Ques consider changes as Eastern Suburbs slow down the selectors. SGM at full-back is out of form, L MacDonald should switch to a more suitable position. Trahan of Ning shows cut and movement issues while Pandiea backs Williams. Lewis should not lead the forward pack. captaincy debated amid lineup tweaks.
A clipped passage describes Northe gaining advantage by a field effort and Val leys defending. Reardon followed a kick to score for Podrmzzi as the Light-block closed gap, Callinn and Hendy produced notable plays, while Nortla and WNorths show form and pressure.
St George overcame South Sydney 8 to 8 at Earl Park in a tense match, with the home forwards driving the win and notable contributions from Heath, Kilby, and G Rotte. South's backline struggled with dropped passes and defensive pressure, as J Lynch and B Hoot scored tries and Williams added a goal for South.
South Sydney faces a tough next Saturday with a 62nd career match looming. South holds 32 wins to Enat 20 with 10 draws, while Barwa and Palmatn rise in form. Balmain’s Burch adds halfback value, and University Canterbury Bankstown rivalry heats up as Western Suburbs, Newtown edge toward a close contest.
ANTE BROWEN brilliant centre thees quarter of Eastern Suburbs, are running neck and neck for highest scoring honor of the club season. Brown has overhauled the Bal main man with 87 points to 86, has at least one try in every match except Western Suburbs, and totals 43 points in one match against Canterbury Bankstown. Christensen has kicked 35 goals and scored 6 tries with a string of reliable conversions, showing superior goal kicking with long streaks.
Frigg, the new steam vessel, travels to Queensland under the NS term. The voyage showcases a formidable form and a sturdy hull as part of the ongoing maritime program.
NSW selectors named a mix of veterans and newcomers for the Queensland tour. Standout absentees included Thickneen with a dislocated shoulder. replacements featured Busch Pearce Owl Mormean and fresh forwards Jy Mealan Moris halft-hads H Merce and P Span. The squad departs Sydney next Tuesday under Pidge and McGimbis guidance, with games possibly at Murwillumbah.
In a fragmented report dated May 3 the World Cup qualifier between the United States and Mexico is mentioned with referee Youssof Mahomed and unclear country notes. The piece notes players, venues, and national teams with loose language and nonstandard spelling.
The report discusses a mixed view of a likely selection with Parrall and Shieldy as key players and cites country representatives including Wari and Prigr. It notes Queensland form improvement and questions spectator appeal for a Brisbane tour, with Sunderland proposing cancellation or rate adjustments.
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