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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1926
Page
6
Jack Gregory slots a brilliant century for Leicestershire while Australia face a damp start in London’s fog and rain. Leyton and Leicester games suffer from heavy mist as crowds endure the weather and railway strikes. Macartney's bowling shines for the Minor Counties, with strong all round fielding and commentary noting Gregory’s poised batsmanship and the crowd’s restrained enthusiasm.
In Leicester on Sunday the Australian XI enjoyed a warm crowd, while weather held to cool damp. Ponsford and Andrews steadied the innings with a 118 partnership, reaching 248 as Australia posted a strong first-innings total amid solid fielding and buoyant support from about 12 000 spectators.
In a stop start first class match, Gregory and Ponsford anchored the Australians. Gregory's powerful drives and fearless hitting steadied the innings as Grimmett contributed a valuable 22. Leicestershire struggled to dismiss the guests, with Bowler Astill and Geary delivering notable efforts. The day closed with Gregory at 100 not out and the Aussies on the road to a strong position ahead of the second day.
A garbled New Era text recalls Manchester cricket at Old Trafford, mentioning a 1903 arrival, stubborn rain, and local figures like A Z Hopking. The fragment hints at ongoing weather, public interest, and unsettled commentary as readers question daily conditions and events.
The text describes lost days at a motel and a pavilion filled with pictures. It mentions a Lord's motel, a person named Tom Garrett, and several unclear names and places, including references to WG and Phokoperie, indicating a damaged bulletin or social scene excerpt with unreliable details.
Leicester's welcome greeted the Leichstori team with a warm reception from locals and a large crowd at the station. Thousands cheered as they traveled by fast train, and students and townspeople sang college songs. Weather was mild though sunshine fluctuated. journey noted as lively despite some damp at times.
The draft proposal discusses limiting Yost matches to five days and six day tests, with contention over the English and Australian boards. Analysts weigh whether a three-contest budget plan or a return to the existing system might emerge, while observers note no harm in current arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an English first class cricket context with players including Shipman, Skelling, Ponsford, Gearg and Borto, mentioning a mid-on fielder and a seven chalet bortoership moment. The passage is garbled but hints at a Victorian era performance and increased confidence.
Partial scores and player mentions from a 19th century match reveal a drawn game between England and Australia with players such as Macartney Gore Te and Ryder cited. The report lists batsmen, bowlers, venues, and match notes but lacks a cohesive narrative.
Drummoyne and Petersham played a tight lacrosse match with Drummoyne taking a late edge as they scored two goals to one in the final period. Key scorers included Imaky and Tar with Critchley also finding the net, while Mosman and Erith battled hard for Petersham.
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