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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
4
Readers witness a lively send-off as Australian cricketers depart Sydney for England. The page highlights crowd reactions, presentations to Arthur Mailey, officials' remarks, and the broader context of the tour, with notes on match plans and travels across venues.
A vivid report on one day grade cricket with rain interruptions and lively scoring. Waverley and North Sydney players shine, Gordon tops scores, and Cumberland falls to a 178 total as Sydney teams chase glory. The piece notes fast bowlers, standout batsmen, and the fluctuating fortunes of Sydney grade cricket.
A lengthy 1912 commentary by Charles Kelleway reviews Australian cricket strength in batting bowling and fielding during a tour. It praises smooth wicketkeeping and overall team form, notes key players like Hendry Macartney Gregory and Maitland, and discusses strategies, expectations, and the impact of New Zealand and England comparisons on the touring side.
In Br Sydney Smith's absence Mc RA Oxladere acts as acting chair of the Board of Control. The Willougaby Council hosted a match against Gordon District on Thursday with Alderman R.T. Porayth and Acting W Meyer present. The crowd cheered as Mr and Mrs Eich were honored. The Western Suburbs Association showcased teams from Morang, Goulburn, Camparsown, and Kiama marching in a combined second division, signaling strong local support for the tour. A gold medal circulation and prize funds were referenced, with payments around £180 0s 0d noted.
Fragmented OCR describes New Zealand’s interest in test matches with references to Australia and England. It mentions officials, players, and city venues such as Wellin and Sydney, and notes daily play leadership and reporting gaps amid garbled names.
The article reviews domestic cricket in Victoria with mentions of trophies, players such as Mayne and Armstrong, and results from matches including Bendigo and Geelong. It references Melbourne events, race and party details, and scores, with emphasis on local clubs and the season’s progression.
A dense cricket report details Melbourne’s win with notable scores from players including McDonald and Fow, while North Melbourne posted solid totals with key contributions from Johnstone and Brat. The piece also covers Essendon’s disappointing innings and Prahran’s strong showing, highlighting bowling spells by Davies, Cattall, Grimmett, and Junor, amid a day of tight fielding and strategic play.
Melbourne boxing notes outline a volatile scene with Sid Francis leaving soon and Walter weight prospects for Chacley Wing and Tom Jones. Reports mention Kid Thames and Ryan 80 near knockouts, while Sailor Paul Downes 114 and Joven feature in the purse for a middleweight title, with several contenders set for bouts in Victoria and Australia.
The readable fragments reference Australian cricket and a tea event in a vague sense. No clear names, dates, or organizations are discernible to form a concrete news item.
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