Rugb y League's Tense and Exciting Battles
A lively rugby league preview notes a crowded Sparta Ground crowd and a tight Eastern Suburbs win over Newtown. It surveys rounds with North Sydney, Balmain, and South Sydney all unbeaten, forecasts a possible North Sydney vs Balmain clash at the Sydney Sports Ground, and highlights upcoming matches between Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney, University versus Newtown, and Western Suburbs versus Glebe with edge on form and potential upsets.
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Sparta
Eastern Suburbs
Newtown
Blues
Sydney Sports Ground
Cricket Ground
North Sydney
Balmain
South Sydney
Sports Ground
H. Caples
East
South
Glebe
Itia
Newtown vs Eastern Suburbs Rugby Thriller at Sports Ground
12,000 spectators watched Newtown and Eastern Suburbs draw intense rugby at the Sports Ground. Newtown led early through Seddon after a forward effort, but Eastern Suburbs replied with strong forward play, tying 3-3 at half, then took a 14-8 lead through Dawson and Caples. Final pressure from Newtown fell short as Eastern Suburbs prevailed with solid defense and decisive backs work.
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Newtown
Aiena
Slinen
Bolewski
Caples
Seddon
Manated
Bunny van
Rigney
Ted
Lee
Wright
Imping
Bead
Eastern Suburbs
Mansted
Steel
Kaufman
Ryan
Gaudry
Cavanaugh
Read
Reaxford
Eastern Burbs
Richards
Poise and Oxford Delved Coker Molloy Clash
Poise and Oxford faced Molloy in a rapid exchange as names emerged from the street scene. The brief confrontation highlighted local figures and tensions without specific dates or venues.
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Oxford
Coker Molloy
Steet
North Sydney edge St George in rough Sydney rugby clash
North Sydney defeated St George 18 11 after a tight match at Pratten Park. Key moments included Saunders booting long goals, Thompson and Horder scoring for St George, while Hodgins and Shadlow starred for North Sydney and Peters, Pye, and Lapham impressed in the forwards. A St George red card cut momentum late amid a keen contest.
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North 5
St. George
Dingedang
Mot
George
Gt. George
J. Pye
King Thompson
Horder
Hodgins
North Sydney
King
Hume
Shadow
Peters
Saunders
Shadlow
Thompson
Traynor
Proctor
George Stock
Duncan Thompson
Blinkhorn
BO ST
North
F. Hume
E.L
Rule
Lapham
Hodging
Shedlow
Paki
Pye
Ives
St George's
Hash
C. Tye
E. Lapham
Glebe Fights Hard Before South Sydney Triumphs 18 7
South Sydney overcame Glebe 18 to 7 at the Sydney Cricket Ground before 5000 spectators. South Sydney led 7 5 in the second half and then unleashed swift backs to secure victory as B Wearing and T Barry scored for South Sydney with W Lawrence adding a try and conversions. Liston scored for Glebe with Benson converting and kicking a penalty. Glebe’s Toohe and Haddock retired hurt. Benson is developing well behind the pack as Glebe struggles to find form.
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Glebe
South Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
B. Wearing
T. Barry
W. Lawrence
J. Lawrence
Aal Liston
Benson
H. Hallett Wiill
Balmain Triumphs Over University In Tough Birchgrove Scrummage
Balmain edged the University in a bruising forward battle at Birchgrove. Balmain backs pressed hard but the University defended stoutly, with Russell and G Robinson crossing for tries as G Robinson added two goals.
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Kp & Meen
Hulman
Birchgrove
Balmain
Lise Wan
Russell
Whe Jing
G. Robinson
Y. Craig
G. Robason
Sueaall
University
Sterling
England Rugby Stars Dominate Undefeated 1922-23 Side
LONDON April England has carried off the International Rugger championship again and unbeaten this season. W. W. Wakefield is hailed as the big man and captain contender for next year, with Kershaw and Davies outstanding half backs. Davies praised as a great leader, while other stars are noted as scarce and the Welsh game described as a shadow of its former self.
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London
England
Australia
W. W. Wakefield
Cambridge
Royal Air Force
Harlequin
Akers
Prank Burge
Seeling
N.Z
Jim Hughes
Howard Bullock
Darkle Siev
South Africa
Wakefield
Kershaw
Davies
Springboks
Twickenham
Wizard
Percy Bush
Rogger
Jeeet
Amos
W. J. Wallace
Partier
C. N. Lowe
Smallwood
Lowe
Myers
Yorkshire
H. M. Locke
North County
Scotland
Inverleith
Holliday
Sivright
R. T. Gabe
Morgan and
Llewellyn
T. H. Vile
All Blacks
N.B.W. XV
A. Gracie
Great Britain
New Zealand Universities Tour Shapes Sydney Rugby Clash
The New Zealand Universities team arrived in Sydney and will face Manly and Sydney University as part of a tight schedule. Metropolitan selectors field a young, mixed side with veterans like Peter Buchanan, while University prep clashes and club matches set the tone for a season already filled with high pace and spirited defense.
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Sydney
Manly
Sydney University
Metropolis
H. R. Alder
Glebe
Balmain
J Burrows
North Sydney
L. Wwogan
Western Suburbs
Pym
T. SR. Davin
W.S
R. Cooney
N.S
GB. Phillips
Old Boys
R. Ferguson
A. B. Walker
R. E. Ludowici
G. Phillips
Ae Puonavirs
Phoean
Cross
Church of England Grammar School
George
Bite . Lrving
Varsity Backs Struggle Against Balmain Defense
The Balmain defense limited the Balmain backs to few opportunities while the Varsity team lacked seasoned backs from prior seasons. If three or four seasoned players were still available the 13 would be very difficult to defeat. P. Conaghan stands out as a key back.
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Ing
Lindsay Pearce
Thorn
A. L. C. Irving
Balmain
Varsity
Down
P. Conaghan
Oma
Pantomimic Criticism of Chinese Team in Rugby League
In Leeda notes Mr Harry Lodge cites Mr Dannatt vice president of England’s Rugby League Council condemning a Chinese touring team in Australia as pantomimic sensationalism. He argues the stunt harms Rugby League’s interests and dismisses the Australian venture as theatrical. England is surprised by a Rugby League Guest producing a Chinese Soccer team with no official Rugby League involvement.
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Sports Post
Leeda
Harry Lodge
Australia
Dannatt
Rugby League Council of
England
Cubitt
Mr. Dannatt
Old Land
First Grade Matches For Saturday In City Cricket
Balmain versus North Gréney at Par Cricket Ground with T McMahon, J J fen and H Millington presiding. University meets Newtown at Marrickville Oval under A Thorn and Brsh H Shaw. Suburbs clash Sydney at Ground with W Neill and Farquhar. Western Suburbs Glebe at Pratten Park with J Marry Poulton and J Buchanan.
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Balmain
North Gréney
Par Cricket Ground
T. McMahon
J. J. Fen
H. Millington
University
Newtown
Marrickville Oval
A. Thorno
Brsh
H. Shaw
S Suburbs
V. Sydney
W. Neill
H. Rowlands
Farquhar
Western Suburbs Glebe
Pratten Park
J. Marry . Poulton
J. Buchanan
Rugby league odds and ends from a jumbled match history
North Sydney and St George have matched wins in a tight series while South Sydney and Glebe met in a long run of fixtures. In the past decade Eastern Suburbs beat Newtown, and Newtown’s tally sits around twelve. The premiership contenders listed are North Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, and South Sydney with Glebe also in the discussion.
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North Sydany
St George
South Sydney
Glebe
South
Dines Ib
Booth Sydney
Aed
Eautern
Suburbs
Newtown
Es Sai
Rugby results from Sydney suburbs and Bathurst matches
The text reports rugby results across Glebe St George and University in Sydney, with W Craig and Oxford among scorers, Batchet and George notable in wins. Waratahs full back, North Sydney, and Waratahs players feature. Bathurst district sees Warstairs defeating Stamislaus College. field shortages cited as a problem for eight First Grade clubs.
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Glebe
St George
University
Sydney
Beery
Balmain
Ss. George
Talrwaye
Newtown
W. Craig
Oxford
Saunders
Stu
George
Uiversity
Carroll
Bell Aie
Wade Park
Orange
Prem H
Waraiths
Old Boys
Gur Boys
Bore
North Sydney
Playa
Waratahs
Armour
Fortes
Bathurst
Warstairs
Stamislaus’ College
Piper
Dominion Universities Rugby Team to Play at Manly Today
Wellington May 3 New Zealand Universities rugby squad for Australia features Robertson Bash Gan Macy Giaag Kington Malfroy Smart and others with strong forwards. J N Millard and Murray Otago forward Riggs Malfray prominent Wellington players Townsend dislocated shoulder last Dunedin match. Brodie Munro McCullough Watson Thomas Miller Hart Jackson among ready forwards as University plans one to set a 2 2 formation.
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New Zealand
Australia
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Canterbay
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and _Malfroy
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Nae
Auckland
Egg | Brodie
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Elli
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J. N. Millard
Candorm
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Seer
Murray
Riggs
Malfray
Painl
Townsend
Dunedin
Longamere
Arkla
Brodie
McCullough
Munro
Bes
Stase
Casterbury
Tin
Wateon
Martin-Smith
Meen Bay
Thomas
Miller and
Hart
Jackson
Wellington Athletes Shine In Rugby Clash With Hutt
Wellington’s rugby side impressed by scoring 21 of 35 points against Hutt with four tries and a conversion, plus a penalty. NZ Rugby Union backs an International conference in South Africa next year to discuss laws, facing British Union representation, while English RU eyes London as the venue. Wales tops the International Stars standings with four wins and one defeat, beating Wales 50? to 22.
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Hutt
New Zealand Rugby Union
South Africa
Wray
New Zearl
R.U
Nnl
London
Engine
Wales
Sia le Mies
Otlens
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