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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1927
Page
5
A chaotic OCR report details a New Zealand versus Melbourne cricket match with tension over selection, lineups, and performances. It notes Korlang and others excelling, while Melbourne press and Wellington chase advantage as the season progresses.
Readable sections describe touring teams in Western Australia and Adelaide fixtures, listing players, venues, and results. Mentions of matches, umpires, and disruptions frame a dense sports brief with names such as Richardson, McCorrinen and McFl. Notes on management, season status, and upcoming events close the piece.
The Australian notes Victoria footballers training for a winter Melbourne season with clubs like Collingwood and St Kilda preparing for matches. It reports on selections, coaching changes, and moves including Hawthorn and Essendon, plus ground and headquarters shifts as teams eye April kickoffs and the season’s opening.
Alloott, a left handed batsman and bowler, played a few innings in Australia including timely bursts against Victoria and New South Wales. He faced fast bowling but struggled to secure wickets, while his bowling was tested by many bowlers of the season.
The South Wales Rugby Union annual gathering discussed team prospects and leadership, noting key figures such as T Renna and G Brown. Officials pledged continuity and support for development while stressing traditional values and regional representation.
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