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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
9
Thursday, November 18, 1937, reports Victoria stunned as New Zealand lead by 69 runs after two days. Despite a slower start, New Zealand posted 210. Victoria’s Hale top scored with 62, while McWlormick claimed 2 for 36 as pace and fielding shaped the day.
Jack Worrall, who died in Milbourne aged 74, was famed as a key cricket and football figure in Victoria. He played for New South Wiley and contributed to The Australasian, remembered as a versatile mid-off and long-time sportsman as well as a writer and organizer in Australian games.
An error plagued innings sees Parsloe claim 2 for 47 and Vivian 4 for 34 as Victoria falters to 141. Letward top scores with 49 not out, while Lowry struggles behind the stumps. Strong spells from Hett and Carmick help the visitors press their advantage in a brisk first-class style contest.
A ragged report of a one day cricket match shows New Zealand’s batsmen delivering a breezy innings led by Vivien, Wallace, and Bromley. Parson, McConnill, and Gregory bowled effectively while Victoria’s side faltered, with Vivien’s 142 and several sixes highlighted as the standouts.
Victoria chased a target and won by five wickets as standout innings by Huss and Lee powered a 172 partnership for the fourth wicket. Bowler Lowry and others kept the New Zealand innings in check before Victoria reached the total with time to spare.
New South Wales and Western Australia teams clash in a cautious preview. Fielding looks strong though bowling depth and batting form are under question.
Country week schedule shows 14 matches daily at Wentworth Park from November 20. Metropolitan teams will play as Bathurst versus Himere on opening day.
The Victorian Cricket Association protested a Queensland letter on wicket keeping gloves with webbing, deeming it dictatorial. Delegates debated if Queensland could set rules for Sheffield Shield play, delaying a decision. Victorian keeper Barnett admitted using such gloves. Ryder notes gloves had historical use in Melbourne.
A chaotic scorecard features Petersham vs Western Suburbs with J. Mile scoring 29, Feed Cahill 8 for 63 and Frank Parker 31 as West Suburbs edge Petersham by two wickets. Barton and Lares shine as the Westerners chase 419 to win in a dramatic finish at Rawson Park.
New Zealand manager T C Lowry said if Australia has a wet season in 1938 the odds favor England. He noted England's potential Test players Hutton Compton Edrich and Washbrook. The piece stresses Australia’s strength on any wicket and the need for a left hand orthodox spinner.
A fragmented report covers cricket at Jubilee Oval Federal Capital and University Oval with players like Geimith Yule and A Callaway. It notes NSW Shofield Shighd team traveling to Adelaide and Melbourne, mentions vice-president roles, and highlights an impressive innings with scores around 685 and 68 by various batsmen, describing fielding and batting emphasis and a late position change.
A detailed sports feature from a Victoria New Zealand page highlights players and scores. Gregory Ledward Tronnelly and Donnelly are listed with match results and awards given for strong performances. Richardson and Grimnwit noted in the final feature praising players for service to the game.
Sydney GPS standings show St Josephs needing an outright win over Newington to claim the title as Newington 883 lead St Josephs 220 at close. Boyd and Doneoley produced notable innings with 78 and 138 respectively while Le Coutaur and Oberg struggled in Newington’s collapse. The King's and The Referee’s picks favor Parramattaites, as Emery’s pace bowling tests remain crucial.
The article details multiple cricket performances with Shore and King teams. It cites high scorers like A. Finley, Wall Gane, Noble, and Parber, and mentions bowlers Wearne and Parber among others. It notes 402 runs in a day at Park and highlights players from Sydney Grammar and Riverview, including Richardson’s 71 and Dunn’s late wicket.
England beat Australia 13 to 3 as the English backs and scrummagers controlled play. Australia failed to match England’s three tries and two penalties, keeping the Ashes in England despite sensational pre-match rumors of Australian tactics.
Australia faced England in a bruising rugby match as injuries hampered the visitors and Joe Pearce watched from crutches. England with a late surge added tries by Ashwarda and Bel, while Prigg and Risman converted and England edged ahead despite Australia’s early pressure.
A fragmented sports note lists players and managers with scattered birthdates and club references. It mentions Joe Penrce’s tragic injury from a broken line and critiques selection merit, plus debate over leadership and tacticals in a Kangaroo side. England ties to W. Belshow is noted.
New Zealand Rugby Union to reconsider on December 20 the plan not to send a team to Australia next year. Auckland Rugby Union presses for a strong team, fearing Australian opposition but believing a team will eventually travel.
The Western Australian team began in Melbourne under the impression the wicket might assist the morning play. L. O'Brien posted 162 with solid defense as Bromley, Wit, and others contributed. Gardiner took 6 for 4 in a wet pitch, setting a total of 314 for the Combined GF S side, while Layland and Church Smith led a steady reply with notable scores from Paterson, Dunn, and Whittaker.
Fragmented report notes Kangaroos overcoming a halftime deficit to defeat Liverpool with a 28 point margin. Mentions Deol Stanley and players Hazeltan Prigg Waitl Norman and Bento among scorers. Contains jumbled names and unclear dates or places.
Fragmented notes claim the Board of Control should press England to impose a ban on poaching by English clubs. If England resists, Australia may take drastic action or the board may suspend operations. The text shows hostile tone toward English clubs with no clear plan.
Report of a chaotic fifth round with Wavenley defeating Musman by 297 points at University Oval and other scattered results across Rawson Park and Manday venues. The text notes multiple players, scores, and events, including mentions of Gi, Callaway, Crank, Barker, and OVAL fixtures, with a mix of incomplete lines and assorted performances.
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