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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
5
Rambling report describes a lively England innings with Suicliffe excelling as bowler and batsman. Scored highly, with key partnerships and bold fielding, as Fylde and Mailey troubled the batters and Mailey’s bowling highlighted a strong day for England.
The Sheffield Shield match featured Pritchard’s hundred for Victoria as Australia's scorers pushed past Bowler Grimmett's bowling. Mayne, Pontford, and Woodfull contributed with steady knocks while Ponsford opened and built a robust stand. Rain interrupted play on the third day, but Ponaford’s form remained a highlight as Victoria pursued a challenging target with strong fielding and disciplined bowling from Grimmett. Attendance reached about twenty thousand.
In a tense finish Victoria chased a challenging target at the crease, with Mayne and Harthaph key in a late stand. England, chasing glory, fought back as Hendy and Keener snared crucial wickets. The run chase wrapped with a one over to spare, securing a memorable victory for the Victorians amid variable conditions and a buoyant crowd.
An OCR driven fragment from Gosford race notes includes assorted names, places, and numbers. It references November 25 with scattered race terms and stray data about horses, riders, and bets though many words are garbled. The legible content hints at a sporting event update with incomplete entries and unclear outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions The Purser Gabe and interim finance heads at Shelbourne, with unclear dates and locations. Other readable elements include Tanith and a reference to a Sunday session or meeting.
A garbled report outlines Tasmanian cricket discussions early in 1925, noting interest from promoters and selectors. References to alliance talks, proposed venues at Domain and Fenmaniam, and financial considerations for ground leases and player payments appear amid uncertain names and figures.
The fragmentary OCR text notes scattered references to New South Wales and South Australia, with mentions of local figures or places and a dated metes or event. It appears to be a damaged passage lacking coherent cohesive facts or a clear news item.
A rapid flood struck during the speed trial at Dewer Feaphy. Competitor Ropion and others struggled as a car careened into a barrier and bar. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with drivers injured and a suspect insurance claim arising from the crash.
Queensland's home side faced New South Wales in Brisbane with Openers Oxenham and McDonald making early runs, while Morrisney and Brannan built the middle order before Mayes and Heaton contributed. The match showed growing Queensland bowling, especially Morrisney, as the day progressed with strong fielding and tighter bowling, though New South Wales remained competitive.
Queensland batting roused expectations with several low totals while New South Wales struggled to defend a mid match total. Davis Huamelling and O Connell led the visitors with tight spells as England style bowlers kept the run chase cautious.
A readable harvest of New Zealand cricket chatter covers Wellington’s season progress, Dunedin notes, and players like Mathes, Wallington College, and University teams. It mentions performances, formations, and upcoming fixtures with a focus on local clubs and school sides.
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