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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
3
The article discusses a shifting interpretation of the knock-on in English rugby union. Referees and players anticipate wider, local use of the new rule, granting referees discretion to distinguish accidental from intentional handling.
Sydney sport columnist SYD MALCOLM reviews the planned Wales and Queensland rugby clash selections. He praises Mackey and Lehmann, critiques backline choices, and lists the official Australian team lineup with Captains Sutton Towers Hooton and Mackey among selections for the forwards and backs.
Randwick beat Manly 18 to 0 as Lanieh Jones boot and swift backs shaped the result. McLaren Primrose Wansey and Kelhamer sparked a standout move, while Manly's defence faltered and forwards showed mixed form amid a high tempo battle.
Rugby enthusiasts enjoyed a lively Probables vs Possibles match at Middle Park with Victorian selectors naming many changes. Notable debuts and a NZ import Trevor West, young Trevor West, and Melbourne Grammar alumnus T Cummings impressed, while Wardell and Ward returned to bolster the back row amid flu withdraws and forward line reshuffles.
Manly hosts University at University Oval in a crucial match as Egan and Malcolm clash in midfield and Wests lineup shows mixed form. Key players Aboud, Storey, and Brown feature for Manly reserves while Johnston, a longtime Manly figure, steps into club selector duties and discusses future management.
The Newcastle Rugby Union meeting heard secretary A Stewart resign after judiciary committee says he must answer allegations he played Rugby League with Central Newcastle two years ago. Wanderers beat Whittle Bay 16 0 last Saturday as Stewart stepped down and sought readmission. Conference with Management Committee chair Anderson was planned to discuss Stewart’s request.
Officials clash over professionalism as unregistered players are cited from Mobby's Wanderers Rovers and Maitland schools. A Newcastle to Sydney trip on King's Birthday faces questions while a district representative team is named with Wanderers Maitland and North clubs prominently listed.
Mosman leads for the first time as the 8.7 baseballers set to play Victoria at Peter nhem Oval on July 1, with the following Monday’s game on Tune 1. Replacement selections reduce strength. five withdrawals from the original squad, two captains retained, and a Metropolis versus NSW Colts curtain raiser. Mosman’s recent form shows a shift with St Georges, Bankstown, and Petersham-Leichhardt results noted in a mixed league week.
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