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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
4
In Sydney sport notes, young batsmen show improved form amid a bright day for club cricket. C G Macartney dominates with 105 in Sydney First Grade, while Gordon, Trumper, and McLean contribute notable scores as bowlers linger on, fielding and turf conditions affecting play.
At Waverley Oval Petersham fights to 298 all out while Waverley builds a commanding innings led by Horace Davin who scores 120 in two hours. Calaway scores 58, Davis proves versatile with drives and squares, and Kippax adds pace as Davis and Calaway anchor a high tempo batting display amid sharp fielding and notable sixes.
Fresh players from Sydney University schools rise to the occasion in first class cricket. They dismissed Western Suburbs for 120, Ward Prentice and F McMullen sharing a 43 opening stand. Prentice fell after 30 not out, while Bradsley and Rose contributed in a 124 run second wicket stand. New names poised to build up Sydney University cricket this summer.
Balmain bowlers led by Wall Mailey and Falkard restricted Paddington at Hampden Park after a brisk stand by T I Flattery and A J Greal. Wall shone with 5 for 35 as Ratcliffe held wickets. Paddington trails Balmain with a potential first innings lead, while Noble and Sayre struggled early for Paddington.
A correspondent weighs Trumper against W G Grace and Ranji, arguing Trumper's genius, but noting vast gaps in eras and conditions. He cites Australian legends and observers who rate Grace and Trumper highly yet unsuitable for direct comparison, given differing styles and times.
Alfred Shaw praised W G Grace for facing varied wickets and sharp bowling, noting his eye and skill on off and leg stumps and slips. The piece suggests Victor Trumper excelled on poor and good pitches alike, a point clarified by contemporaries who saw Grace and Trumper in their prime.
North Sydney produced a strong batting show as Mackay 96 and Moore 49 fueled a 142-run stand, while B. G. Long and C. B. Smith impressed with high scores including Smith 157. Evergreen Dan Gee took four for 107, and Strange, Baker also delivered wickets as the side dominated. First Grade form from Newcastle district also appeared in Saturday’s cosition matches with Duffell, Lusk, Lovell, and Patfeld among notable scorers.
Thomas Foster led a Redfern effort at Rushcutters Bay scoring 122 of 207 as Sydney District fell short. Foster’s 2 hours 20 minutes included one six and sixteen fours, with H Nicholls aiding a late recovery. H O Marshall and Grimmett bowled well, Marshall taking four for 42 and Grimmett three for 54 as Sydney posted 76 for two.
NSW first grade results from the Sydney Cricket Grounds show Glebe and Gordon in a 1915 second round race. Scattered names include Macartney Wy Madeley from Gordon, Cullen and Perry among others with scores and placements noted in a dense OCR.
Western Suburbs suffer a heavy innings defeat after University set a challenging target at Dalveraliy Oval. McMullen tops the batting with a fluent 80 while Riley and Jeffrien produced dangerous cameos for University. Western Suburbs’ bowlers struggled to stem the flow as Uni chased and ended in a commanding position with several players contributing across the innings.
The Sydney University players wore crepe armbands in memory of Dr Claude J Tozer believed killed at the Dardanelles though reports of his death were unfounded. G Lowe left for Europe with the expeditionary forces and was honoured by his staff. A reminiscence recalls the Adelaide Oval ground incident when Giffen noted a watered wicket spoiled play in the Vernon’s English team match.
Annoyed Australians recount a damaged pitch at 11 o clock that spoiled play. Turf lifted by a saboteur left the centre uneven until the roller finished its work. Despite initial calls to abandon, play continued on a man altered wicket. Godfrey and I added 322 for a 493 total before lunch. The culprit was never found and the match ended in a draw.
A roundup of cricket figures and personal notices including birthdays for October in Australia, notes on Sir Abe Bailey and Major titleholders, updates on Sydney University players, R.J. and R.N. Walker photos, and reassurances about Dr. C J Tozer amid Gallipoli rumors. Also mentions Harold Bathurst Smith missing at Gallipoli and War Service details.
The report details Melbourne cricket with Armstrong’s 146 not out for MCC against Prahran and Essendon’s 280 for eight against University led by Mayne’s 71. Wickets fall heavily elsewhere as North Melbourne, Carlton, St Kilda, and South Melbourne contest results amid reports on Victoria's cricket structure and a memorial notice for Souter.
The writer reflects on Queensland cricket's talents and the limited first class opportunities within the state. He notes heat as a drawback for sustained sport, compares Queensland to Sydney and Melbourne, cites years of imported players from the south, and lists notable Queensland cricketers who stood out amid northern and southern competition.
The article argues young Queensland players should be given opportunities to develop through interstate cricket as the state seeks stronger, more representative teams. It notes a single standout talent could spark broader success, compares potential to George Giffen, and mentions Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Oxford connections, plus a reference to Prince Ranji’s eye injury and a charity match at Haslingden.
North Sydney at home hosts Middle Harbor with a batsman heavy lineup. Names include Moore Punch Munkay Prendin and Wool as bowlers with Baker Gee and Brand among bowlers. Umpires Casey and Phegen. totals show fluctuating runs per over and several wickets.
Waverley’s EB Anarewe and Shirly top batting with Davis and Carter among the bowlers in a drawn or incomplete innings. Highlights include Law and Brune taking key wickets, and Ward and Ward scoring for Petersham as umpire notes and scorer details appear in a fragmented 19th century style cricket summary.
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