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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
5
Annandale cements claim as champions as Cantembury and Granville Wy'aed battle in a high tension match. Key players from Cantembury and Annandale deliver strong passes and sharp finishes, with Granville Wy'aed pressing for an equalizer and the crowd swelling as the game unfolds.
In Sydney prospects Paddington face Newtown in a tight football match with both sides hampered by injuries and unavailable players. Key figures McCann, Sarrent, and Woods are mentioned as absent while stars like Paddington leaders strive to steady a wounded lineup.
Australians in England feature in cricket discussions as they tour England. The piece notes team form, players like Hobbs and Ryder, and the impact on matches at Lord’s and Surrey. It covers selection issues, injuries, and the broader tone of the tour amid England’s conditions and late-season fixtures.
A fragmented report details a jagged cricket match between Australia and Surrey. Read and Westman top scores with 139 and solid allround contributions, while bowlers struggled. English and Australian batsmen confronted variable conditions as spectators followed a tense, uncertain result with lingering crowd reactions.
The article reviews Australian players and the Devonshire tour, noting performances by Bowler and batsmen, with reference to Derby and Banbury areas. It mentions Lord Devonshire, Eton connections, and test matches, praising Australian strengths while covering county and regional cricket developments. The piece highlights figures like Allan Kippax and connections to New Zealand cricket as part of a broader 1815 season narrative.
Victorian cricket observers note a mixed tour for the Australasian side and the NCA finances under pressure. Prahran players excel in late innings, while St Kilda and Northcote power showcases highlight strengths in batting and bowling. Key figures include Grimmett taking 12 wickets, Herthopt captaincy, and King contributing with 35 wickets. Continued support and improvements at the club level are urged as seasons progress.
An Australian eleven, including Jom Datos Wenseria, prepared for a Cambridge fresh ree innings day. The drive featured a 202 feet PP pencraiane score and highlighted one of the largest innings in the series as players outlined hours for the upcoming game.
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