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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
5
Victorian League Opens With 75,000 Fans In Wet Melbourne
Despite showers and cold, the Victorian League drew 75,000 at venues including Collingwood Wootscray and St Kilda. Carlton beat Essendon 10 17 to 2 10 as Carlton’s new recruits shone, Geelong impressed with accurate finishing, Fitzroy and Footscray battled, and Melbourne South showed steady play in rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingwood
Wootscray
St Kilda
Carlton
Fitsroy
Geelong
Devine
Melbourne South
Waly
Excondon
Collinaweadon
Tivhmeadom Pootnorng
Bitermy
North Melcareit
St Klin
Dowthorn
South Melbourne
Crouhd
Trew
Boekton
Oberge
Easendon
Gill
Witamorn Funcaey
Wateon
Wateon, Last Seaeon'y Ponlkenopor. Other Now Men Word Doyle and Pargans
Wimarn
A. Mgirtya
Coburg
Crowe
Clover
Alfier Bell
Lerendon
Clarke
Carter
Mfartyn
Vallance
Donn
Haver
Essendon
Fpeakman
Rover
Vast
Beckton
Rick
Sneers
Uismurne
Line
Lftoy BQ
Tasmania
Morriy Benthey
McDoneld
Stawell
Felbourne Deluded Pools
Yarn
Bursie
Tommie
Toxenbrank
Ferntree Grille
Mehaughley
Hilay
O'Connor
Lorem
Jeanne
South
Peenitiown
Beleboorne
Peiek
Collins
Wart Falth
Usher
Mel McConyille
Elbuime
McDonald Lock
Bmccrac
McLenzhlin
Coburg Defeats Preston In Close Association Tilt
Coburg edged Preston in a hard fought round of Association games at Coburg, with a late surge and strong defense. Oakleigh impressed on debut while Port Melbourne clung to a slim win as weather and muddy grounds tested teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voutarex
Coburg
Aiesino
Oakleigh
Port Melbourne
Sumenday
Ted
Camberwell
Preston
Wil
Northrote
Mabran
Glenelg's Surprising Football Win Over West Adelaide
In a vivid high school football showcase Glenelg triumphed 12-10 against West Adelaide as key players Symon, Uwenk, Winkler, and Barris starred. The match featured bright all round play and notable lineups from both sides amid spirited early-season action. Norwood defeated South in another top result with strong efforts from Torcen and Gene among others. Port stunned Sturt with a 17-15 score, while Sturt showed promising young talent in a competitive outing at Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiph Vloss Fugtbell
Kprang
Qurprian
Bowting
Adealde
Diyman
Adelaide
Glenelg
Eibecetlog
Bright Utum
Ghenady
West
Town
Skipper
Dweriy KK
Olway
Jobieton
Anl
Darbury
Soloman
Payne
Coonel
Oliver
Bounette
Snell
W. Torkens
Thebarton
Weer Torro
Murth Adelaide
Chem
Elecores Wores
Turcens
North
Tarcens
Lreuzhton
Gene
Fawpe
Hocking
Wid Bastion
Aml Orbilgainews
Noveb
Farmer
Keann
Moon
Pocker
Hawke
Torretts
Tend
Tronghter
Torking
Broderick
Ed “Phillips
Fur
Gonl-dekorts
Pores
Tamer
Winl Daly
Masitich
Tehtard
Hobarts
Watra
Marwaad
Tobia
Daly
Mutton
Walton
Eal Biputin
Sorrell
Ami
Biddell
Thema
Tully
Ace
Fegan
Plerde
Masters
Sheperts
Jato
M Mens
Sturt
Risabel
Kehkersi
Pork
Dayman
Logan
Soin Tr Julient
Wore
Turk
Scrutton
Sinn
Tiley
Martin
Woatty
Teetylnyera
Doymein Maywild
Th.” Dohneon
Wasi
Macklow
Quinn
Wayes
Slate
Slman
Braret
Green
Thomas
G. Sernt
Rugby match report with gritty club details and results
A late quarter surge by Newtown North Sydney and South Sydney dominated a long report. The piece notes Randwick twice beat by the same team and lists key players like Eric Tonal and Curtowls with forward highlights and defensive prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souths
Kinsingtas
Sydney
Sylver
Jesser
Newtown-North Sydney
Beekinevilly
Pewtown
Newtown
North Shire
Wherekineville
North Shore
Eason
Eric Tonal
Lambert Fore
Neseard
Arthir Ginter
Phelan
Gurnee Alegys
North
Beck
Leodowt
Bealmy
Phelany Hewtown
Collingwood Triumph Over Richmond In Rugged Match
Collingwood defeated Richmond 15 goals to 2 in a hard fought Australian rules contest. Coventry starred with six goals while Richmond captain Titus and forward Bentei produced key plays but failed to match Collingwood's experience and accuracy under difficult wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ener Ts
Eynolus
Colline Woul
Collingwood Sharpabooters
Mannur
Ley
Cellingwend
Hono
Thichmonsl
Iach
Stu Collingwood
G. Coventry
Syl
Coventry
Claydon
Run E Morphy
Herris
Richmond
Titus
Bentee
Ard Ald
Gordon Coventry
Town
Hort
Gallagher
Quking
Mnel
Nehur Travers
Shenhan
158 Free Kicks In A Match A Poor Game
Spectators lament a Melbourne cricket ground match noting 158 free kicks as signs of poor play and umpiring. The article quotes discontent with umpire decisions and the relentless whistle, contrasting it with an overall unsatisfactory game despite efforts by the players and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alviger
Fearn
Melbourna Cricket Ground
Melbourne
South Melbourne
Devine Pond
TAS football begins in Hobart and Launceston matches
The Tasmanian football season opens with Hebert and North Hobart drawing leaves and a strong effort from New Town, while cricket on the ground sees Lefroy defeating Cananare. The Northern Tasmanian Football Association marks York Park’s opener as Langford wins away, and Sydney prepares for a visit as Hobart braces for a longer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babucday
Hebert
North Hobart
Lewis
Victoria
Pelminghan
James Fomk
Foxballur
Ho Eelchetar
Ned
K McPhereon
Lefroy
Cananare
Anil
Het Bt
Areolt
Caasweep
Mie
Geekoey
Hissell
Parker
Mucray
Newman
Conarore
Sutton
Geanoen
Cherimworth
Eten
Ashiiu
Grooms Bridge
Motherton
York Fark
Mocth ' Eauneonias
Mod
Langford
Launceston
Sydney
marian-Foylbll
Leanye
Wwe
Rugby League Thorn Triumphs Over Gootamitindra in Weekend Clash
Thorn defeated Gootamitindra by 3 8 with Trigg for Tennert close behind. H Thomas J Maker and Corn wall scored converts while E Whewl and Be Lewly added tries. Hin ton kicked the goals as England’s Horny Canlet and Eastern Suture noted in tab, Libgow won 6 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Gootamitindra
Trigg
H. Thomas
Cornwall
E. Whewl
Weason
England
Gootamvindra
Be Lewly
J. Kingeton
Hinton
Hinton kicked @ gam
Horny Canlet
Eastern Suture
Engaln
Bee Mouniet
Tome
Meeettiew
Libgow
Rugby Unionists Kick Off This Week In Sydney Premiers
Rugby union opens in earnest this week with Sydney premiership matches starting Saturday. Key teams include Handwick University Western Suburbs Glebe Balmain plus Manly, Randwick, Norths, and St George as contenders. Opening program features University versus Tenneswick at the Sydney Cricket Ground and several rounds across Brisbane and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugby Union Weavon
Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Handwick
University
Western Suburbs
Globo-Dolmaln
Wd Manly
Dame Moy
Sydwill Atort
Tondwick
Balmain
Sydney Cricket Ground
Tenneswick
Cooger Boys
Bein Old
Fleet Coroniial
Randwick
Iining
Crowe
Wangnerd Ein
Gulkoresd Josnen
Mmllor
Waeledington
Edwards
Tamie
Thuy
University Oval
YMCA
Dontaster Schubba
PALA
Manly
Loudon
Blanly
Erkckeber Fontholler
Serrer
Spurs
Glebe-Holmain
Polleo
Morrison
Potten
Worthern Suburbs
St. George
St. Duke's Oval
West
Tandwick
Towers
Stewart
Bartley
Daternes
Mina
Cresenton
Weetfeld
Frandwicck
LES Ct
University of Randwick
Sydex Grokes
Irving
Manly Gval
W. Magne
Northern Suburba
North Sydney Oval
Guy
Glebe
WMC
C. H. Herdings
Police
Husotwili Oval
L. J. Herron
Firisbane
Valley
Wennam UK
Grummer
Commercial
Rugby Tour Chronicle by Mr Mark Mivlyolls in Australia
A review of Mr Mark Mivlyolls's book on the AJL Blacks South Africa tour, detailing match-by-match accounts and critiques. The author argues the work offers rich records and atmosphere with photographs, while noting tensions around New Zealand rugby rules and the international scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Mivlyolls
Gleeempe Iain
AJL Blacks
South Africa
Itha al Blacks
Spedn Borland
Nichalle
Onder
Longone
Zealand
Tisa
Nichelle
Austrobia
New Zealand
Overrone
Nossesetom
Phre Nigholm
Nicholls Hook
Rome
Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley Next Saturday
English Rugby League prepares to stage the first Rugby League Inter County Challenge Cup final at Wembley with Southern opponents and a potential 50 000 crowd. Wigan and Warrington are named as strong entrants, while attendance projections hinge on gates and Australian involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wembley
Thora Hare
Bien
London
Vm S
Hiley
Bet Choy
Lee
Dowshary
Lorktehle
Wigan
Cleanenitiea
Phoen Feta
Loads
Aniton
Jowabury
Rugland
Owabiry Tone
Honare
Anl
Ohiham
Reehioty
Tomfanes
Rugby League Council
TOON
Omer
Warrington
Dawsbury
ELAN
Becara
Wien
Betta
Holeng
Castleford
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Flielon
Ron
Sothern States
B. J. Davie
Hohe
Footscray
Fitzroy
Moriarty
Batchelor
Vaotesray
Kicker
Stevene
Woodye
Hopkins
Entra
Vitsroy
Roving
Wiven Ghalt-forwird
Gibton
St Billa
Hawthorn
St. Tilia
Chadwick
Aelbourne
Sawthorn
Warr
Matthews
W. Moby
Centra
Hudd
Poole
Hyde
North Melbourne
Ger Fonr
Muerth
Elx
Ami Goewlong
Gealonge
Ron Geelong
Wight
Grolene
Whey Showliy
Seorea
Brighton
Cours
Milnes
Aire
Jenlaina
Cesare
Dreaton
Holt Ag
Oly
Pelmia
Nevis
Mal Kiel
Sane Ween Caburz
Monahan Nye
Teford
Balforwad
Wmd Devic
Tlt
Rand
Tocmury
Parr
Rosors
Oaxleigh
Sew
Orablelah
hMerstel
Plemina Red
Hell Teel
Nal
Levin Frover
Elamalee
Amd
Mettenald
Soadrineham
Meinarney
Bekudt Ik
Ned Wilthemay
Plererath Rf
Ald Beet
Tor Hrammelek
Dolucu
Nstforward
Thames Ulmgtion
Northcote
Arteote Yisled
Deeplin
L'a Ta
Nerthcats
Ayeton Ultieen
Brighten
Lel
Aed
Port Mulbourine
Homme
Yarraville
Pont
Wilkins
Ranit
Brewia
Pesbrou
Manolae Gem, Gy
Busaey Wnd
Ginny Ltd
Landen
Bel
Bussey's
Tare
South Sydney
A. Black
T. Burdon
J. Josep
J. &. McMahon
T. Harrison
J. Goddard
F. Larter
J. Hickey
A- Johnson
J. McMahon
W. Lloyd
N. Fallon
W. Jones
Fell
Graide
Enaded
George Muacktoan
Othet University
G. C. Hope
B. F. Lap
Wumby
Tiules Neuson
South Sylvey
Jain
Tepals
Ehushorn
Carly
Inene
Tae Veld
Iinet
Ant Royoth
Australia
Ten
Moan Strong
Mowmali
Mutfala
Irow Goulborn
Accred
Qwmran
Flavor Zone
Muaniy
Qherafere
Aavh
Morty
Toner
Binghen Fox
Adame
Lofray
Coaxon
Hampton Oval
Wrentern Suburi
Kater Suborie
Fette Dian
Kerio
Hylan Quirk
Ua Praatalt
Gested Agymbetnl Mluw Sprodovuy Aewane
Ee Abba Stotea
Yrmduete
South Ss
Renslanten
Ad Pyten
Gorotan
Hayes
Emrein
Kenalautom
Herbert Fi Hittbrick
Wesley F.C
Santeria
Perth
Awetaat
Mike Maying
Tiscali
Dev Hillbriek
North Echoes
Lawyut
Howner
Wiled
Don
Rudolph Treba
Dlemrandey
Baygote
Nod Biseaur
Techmaid
New Town
Rugby League
Rugby Unionists
Randwick and University
Northern Suburbs
St. Luke's Park
Weaton
Weet
King
Caterso
Thorgs
Stewnel
Palmer
Voraee
Bryant
Weat
Sunior
C. Mow
Inet
Barnadey Alwyn
Hynes
Thor
Forbor
Manly Ovat
Apartist University
Nce Iely
Telford
East
Talocla
All Blacks
Springbok“Land
M. F. Nicholls
Gorlon
Gotel
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