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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
6
The report details a cautious MCC innings with Leyland scoring steadily and Robins contributing a patient 44. Ames and Worthington provide notable resistance as England aims to recover from a pace setback, with Chipperfield and Gregory bowling tightly and the scoreboard creeping to 178.
England after resuming five down for 274 collapse to 288 all out with Chipperfield excelling at 66, Bowling taking 6 for 66 and Verity among early wickets as Australia’s fielding and bowling stifled the innings. Badcock, Brown, and Falcoln starred for Australia with sharp catches and key blows to end the day strongly.
Report from a cricket match detailing scoring strokes and fielding as Brown and Bradman lead with productive innings. Verity and VerityBowling dominate later overs while Fingleton and Mingeton provide resistance. The narrative notes tight bowling, precise fielding, and key dismissals including Bradman hitting 21 and a final burst before a tea break.
A garbled, stream of disjointed phrases discusses New Zealand cricket, the 3L2.0 tour, and England’s implied dominance. It notes NZ performances in Tests and hints at ongoing debates about the team’s prospects and tour outcomes.
A fragmentary report chronicles a long rivalry with England in forty-two matches and past home and away totals. It notes Stags records including twelve wins and six scores over 600, with Ashes-era players and bowlers achieving notable figures. The passage mentions Jim Hy C Chilvera and HR Joceline in a late program.
L. E. Ames, famed wicket keeper, is discussed as a potential first Test batsman for England in Australia era context. The piece praises his confidence, skill behind the stumps, and form, noting his continued prime and value against leg-spinner attacks and opening opportunities for Barnett.
Report covers a day of scoring drama with Bradman bowled off a Worthington delivery after a strong start. Brown stabilizes but struggles to accelerate as Badcock and Beaven's West bowlers tighten. Beaven's West supporters defend while Verity shows occasional bursts, leaving England’s attack looking stronger than expected.
A torn OCR page describes an MCC souvenir featuring a group photo of the English team with twelve players, many in black and gold, taken at the Brisbane Adelaide tour. It notes the historical and statistical material, a calendar of events, and a stylish black and gold cover.
Australia against England on the third day featured C L Badcock’s 183, his second hundred against the Englishmen, as the home side reached 289 for five at lunch. Verity and Farnes bowled well for England while Badcock built his steady innings, supported by Tallon and Gregory. The day closed with a strong stand and prospects for further runs on the next page.
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