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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
8
Sydney premiership race tightens with Waverley ahead after an outright over North Sydney and Mosman and St George still in contention. Rain and wet pitches hindered play, while Solomon and James anchored Waverley’s big score as the season moves toward a decisive finish with likely outright points next week.
In Adelaide district cricket Christie outpaced Don Bradman with a rapid 138, Glenelg star Christie 9 hundreds in 58 minutes and a 70 by Garyssa highlighted Kensington as West Torrens beat Prospect. Bradman fell short of a fastest century while Dor Bredman led batting averages and Harold Cotton topped bowling with 25 wickets. Sturt beat Adelaide by an innings and 36 runs in the semi-final as prospects of the season closed.
In V C A semi finals Fitzroy rode a stout 320 by Ernie Wile Vans against Collingwood. Wickets fell at 10 18 20 80 122 and 131 as Teeples forged an 8 run stand. Williams top scored with 32 not out, while Collingwood struggled to 197 in reply to Essendon’s 199 with Stuckey’s 56.
March 30 entries include Lb, O'R. Meetwood Smith of Victoria. April 2 lists Neville Cardag of Manchester Guardian and G. B. Sheppard of Waverley. Birthdays noted in local cricket notices with brief associational names.
In Melbourne the death of E E Bean reduces the number of pioneers who created the Board of Control. Bean, a long time Melbourne player and Victorian representative, scored 103 not out against Tasmania. A fighter for his beliefs in Australian cricket, he helped founding efforts and wrote a history of Cricket in Victoria.
Colt Stafford led Brisbane scoring with 32 while Eastern Suburbs topped South Brisbane 30 and Northern Suburbs 23. G Cook stayed unbeaten on 58 not out in 149 minutes, a youngster R Stafford added 70 not out in an hour as Colts beat North M5. J 0 Kelly dies. Lewisham Hospital confirms death. Bally Bins shows interest in Jim’s Paddington career and related club activities.
The piece surveys recurring critics claiming bowling is weak and batsmen dominate. It recalls past eras with players like Bradman and Grimmett, notes law changes and umpire practices, and contrasts pessimism with enduring improvements in cricket from the 1900s through later decades.
Minister for Lantk COLIN SINCLAIR officially opened Cricket House on Tuesday calling it a dream come true and a permanent home for the game. Sydney Smith praised Sinclair as he succeeded W. P. McElhone as hon. secretary of the Board of Central. guests included W. J. Meltell, D. Maughan, and rugby figure BE Buttenshaw among others. Many cricket and sport figures attended, including Stan McCabe and P. O. Chariton, with architect Frank Buckle present.
Western Suburbs aim higher after a solid pre season in Sydney. Key backs named include Hollingsworth at full back Wogan and Bill Ryan on the wings with McLaughlin Barnes in the centres and Colling Ramalli in the halves. Ryan draws focus after a standout showing while Barnes backs up last year’s promise.
HESydner University's Rugby Union Club hosted Uriol matches at St Johns College oval on Saturday March 26. Despite rain, many new members showed ability with standouts including G Wamsey from Manly 2C at inside backs, G Conner from SCEG who excelled at full-back, R Veath of Bathurst at outside centre, W Mills from New Zeeland at breakaway, F P Minnett of Shore and S T C on the wing, M R Blaney of Newington and Combined 1st GP who impressed as a second-row, and H K Gibson of 1938 back line potential.
St Georges Rugby Union club adds several promising players including Hen Northrop from Bath urat Gordon Kermish who played half in 1937 Frank Todd praised after Combined High Schools display Charles Frederick from Croydon Park School and runners Wal Purnell Athol Barnes. A Gollan Cup team forms at Mortdale Hove Police Club with future recruits expected from district clubs. Coaches named Les Ford Jack Young Roy Smith Norm Brown Fred Ai ng.
Local soccer notes describe aging players and prep for Saturday games. Gladesville faces Weston while Newcastle meets Adamstown and Cessnock hosts St George with other matches listed. remarks on Billy Price and Gladesville transfer policies raise debate about local talent and parochial views.
Applications invited for the position of playing coach for 14 to 20 weeks. Applicants must send references and terms required before April 11. Address Vi Mather, Hon. Gene, Box 17 F.C. barcaldine.
Queensland balance sheet notes profits from the season and receipts from match fees booth rights tickets and programs. Debits list losses in Dubbo Cootamundra and other regions while grants to the Q League Ipswich and Brisbane are discussed in the ORL balance sheets.
Harry Sunderland endures a tough path at Wigan as he leads the team to Cup semi finals and potential Wembley showpiece amid director scrutiny. He defends his role, noting board discord and minority opposition while Australia tour holds promise for unified support. Australia tour details and rugby league events in Sydney and Brisbane are outlined.
Eighteen groups attend the conference with the NSW Education Department discussion on restructuring Rugby League governance. The Country Rugby League draft proposes a NSW state body with metropolitan and country representation and country profit participation in fixtures. Ray Stehr’s Auckland bound team departs Sydney Friday, ready to impress across the Tasman.
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