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Newspaper

Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

4

Brown and O Reilly Spark Bowler Threats in England Test

News from the tour highlights Brown scoring 194 not out against Northamptonshire and 96 versus Surrey, while O Reilly shows deadly form at Surrey. Don Bradman posts four centuries in six innings as captain, aiming for a thousand May runs. Stan McCabe's scoring is subdued as his steadiness and defence wane.

Seat of Action W. A. Brown Northamptonshire Surrey O'Reilly Don Bradman Stan McCabe

Don Bradman under fire at Kensington Oval

Severe criticism greeted Don Bradmans tactics at Kensington Oval as critics questioned his decision not to enforce the follow on after the first innings. The piece argues his selections, including Badcock and Barnett, as well as Ward and Fishlock, show mixed reasoning and prompts debate on White and Waite contributions.

Don Bradman Kensington Oval Burrey Badcock Don Barnett the Oval Bradman Fishlock White Waite Aid

England's Test Team Picks Weigh Experience Against Youth

The piece weighs captains, fielding, and bowling form as England selects its Not Out picks for a five day test against Australia. It relays doubts about Leyland and AllenToohed, praises Hammond as the finest all rounder, and argues for a captain with class and stamina to outface the Australian attack.

England Leyland Denis Ubisu Ling Hammond Youvack Allen Toohed Allen Pup D. Redardine Robins

Australians Aim To Break Middlesex S Perfect Home Record at Lord's

Australian XI returns to Lord's for a second appearance aiming to defeat Middlesex, who have never beaten Australia. The 1886 match featured close play, with Australia edging a one wicket victory after a late collapse by Middlesex. Dr. Roland Pope and other Australians are highlighted in historical notes of the series.

Lord’s Middlesex Pelham Warner Patsy Hendren A. B. Stoddart Jack Heartes Australia Jack Blackham Roland Pope Edinburgh University Sammy Jones Tun Beott Victoria Wiehkete Burtons Edward Dyttelton Cambrhlee

Historic England Australia cricket clashes and famed ton records

The article surveys early England Australia Tests and county clashes highlighting standout innings. It names players such as Warner, Barnes, Turner, Ferris, Trumble, Hearne, and Trott, notes centuries at Lord's, and recalls dramatic collapses and partnerships in 19th century fixtures. It mentions Middlesex scoring feats and selections shaping England bowling strength.

English Champions First Class Cricket 1937 Averages

English first class averages highlight top performers from the 1936 season. The piece lists seven batsmen with 20m runs and averages from high to low, and notes Hedley Verily leading the bowling with the most wickets and impressive averages.

Gage Hedley

Hampshire Highlights Phil Mead's Century Against Australia

In a sunlit Kentish setting, Hampshire faced Australia in a two day match. Phil Mead scored 100 not out with 435 not out in the innings, supported by Gregory and Minnett as Australia struggled. Tasmania’s best all rounder Charlie Eady admired the contest as heavy strokes and strong bowling defined the play.

Tasmania Hampshire Austalians Charlie Eady Brale Jones Adelasio Charles Wight Phil Mead Australia Sydney Gregory Wereen Berdsley Roy Minnett

Hampshire and Australia clash in long running cricket tour

The report covers Hampshire's series against Australia with notable feats by Mead Lowndes and Arnold. Australia maintains the edge in centuries, while Hampshire fielders and bowlers such as Noble and Herman show steady if unspectacular form. Wickets and scores highlight the ongoing matchups, including O Reilly and Meads productive bowling.

Hampshire Phillip Mead W. G. Lowndes J. Arnold Mead O'Reillye Whelwood-Sailth Tayo Beam Australia M.A. Noble P. Mead A. HH Moore McGorkell A. BE G. EM. Hebti MG. Aili

Unclear OCR: Northamptonshire Almanac Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text from a Northamptonshire almanac or schedule shows scattered names and numbers. Readable items include references to Herberts, Merritts, Warringtons, and Ward with various figures and places. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear summary.

Surrey Bowling Team Ledger and Player List

A fragmented OCR page records a Surrey bowling event with numerous player names such as Brown, Gregory, Watts, and G Gover. It lists innings scores, frame counts, and partial team mentions like Surrey first and second innings, with scattered notes on bowlers and bowlouts, though many details are garbled.

Australia Sgleton Brown A. L. Massett Bo ' Berry Chipperfield Tb Gaver Ami M. G. Waite Brooks B.A. Barnett S. Whith Merry A. Wald Brown W. J. Orkilly Brow Breed Wotsis Aquiroe Watts Gregory’. Terry Wash Brown Gover Kaninga Surrey Paninge J. Gregory Barling Wolmes O'Hellly A. OM Gari Axd-Wells Brews Aki Ida

Century counts against teams in England cricket history

Fragmented OCR lists centuries scored by various teams against England. Mentions Australian XI 9 percent, Austrian XD, TRAM team, Ven ihe Ted, Wie team, and Athtration XI with figures like 1014 and 1649, plus a 1878 entry and other unclear references.

England Ine W. TL A. C. Bannerman Hi Ogaliat Celeentarsuire Agalnat Conlturieg Agalnat Gi. Graces

World of Sport Bits Revealing Rugby and Tennis Happenings

Pat Lyster, Springbok winger, sprouted elbow trouble in Durban during an opening rugby round in South Africa. Australian tennis champion AX Newcombe to visit Sydney for June championships. Ron Fennell disputes middleweight limits after a home defeat. NSW Rugby League results highlight Group 43 matchups and country week eliminations with Lismore Avimdale and Qivednhoven notable scores.

Pat Lyster Springbok Australia New Zealand Durban South Africa AX Newcombe Sydney Gates Lismore Avimidale Parttes Qivednhoven

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