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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
5
A highly imperfect report details the fifth test match with scattered remarks on players and positions. The article notes a sequence of overs and attempts by Australia and England, mentioning bowlers and fielding efforts, but the garbled text obscures clear outcomes or scores.
A long cricket report details an Australian innings with Kellaway and Tate prominent. Oldfield, Grimms, and Gillan feature with cautious stroke play, while umpire Elder oversees a tense field. The total reaches 145 and England’s reply begins in a cautious frame as Tate records five for 113 in the bowling effort.
England's innings features fast bowling by Gregory and Sutcliffe's opening as the crowd roars. Wickets fall to a sequence of sharp deliveries, with Hobbs stumped and grim defence from Kellaway and Sandham. The scene captures a tense early phase with Yorkshire's century-maker at the center and crowd anticipation high as the pace trio delivers outs.
M W Tate finished the five Test series with 38 wickets at an average described as a great performance. The report highlights his consistent form, swing off the pitch, and the overall dominance of his attack. Attendance figures for the Test matches are listed, noting crowds of 19,402 and 9,267 at various dates.
In a largely informal report, English cricket figures and Australian players are described around a match at Sydney's cricket ground. The piece notes Darling's approach and a heavily bandaged lineup, with mentions of Tate and Weare amid tense expectations and a cautious atmosphere.
England and New South Wales battled through a record stand, with Andrews scoring 224 and Sandham reaching three figures. The match featured rapid scoring, notable centuries, and strong bowling by England and Australia as the teams pursued a historic joint total.
South Africa and England battle through a tough rubber with England securing a 21 run victory in one match while another tests row with strong bowling and fielding. The report notes performances by Rowley Tyldenley Ree and Taylor among others, and mentions upcoming intercolonial and international fixtures as teams chase form.
Victorian cricket report highlights Prahran and North Melbourne players posting big scores in a pennant round. Prahran’s Norah and another batsman reached centuries, while Lansdown Brothers South Melbourne chased 304 with key contributions from Einac, Caerall, and Lan cornerstone performances. Northcote’s keeper took three for 45, Carlton’s batsmen also featured in a tense finish as rain affected play and standings.
Fragmented report from an Adelaide cricket match notes scores by Reed and Torrens rivals, with top scorers Keppler and Pin nombe. It mentions South Australia association officials, a bad umpiring run of calls, and the forthcoming meeting of the Adelaide Cricket Committee chaired by Hordon Campbell to review the matter.
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