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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
2
A damaged World’s Greatest Cricketer obituary notes his birth July 18 1488 and death October 23 1275 at age 6fy years. It praises his skill, recalls international matches and his influence on the game while mentioning lasting fame and national pride.
The article chronicles W G's centuries and high scores across a long span, detailing scores such as 120, 108, 144, 153 and other big totals for teams including MCC, Gloucestershire, Kent, Yorkshire and England. It notes partnerships, venues like Lord's and The Oval, and repeated high scoring across England and Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The article honors an English cricketer known for immense achievements, including 190 wickets and over 2000 runs, highlighting his leadership, influence on matches against Australia, and his stature among players from England and Australia. It notes his long career, admiration by younger and veteran players, and the enduring memory of his skill and sportsmanship.
The article recalls Grace and his son touring Australia with a cricket team, noting leadership by Grace and varied reception. It mentions a 19th century context, the 1812 era, and claims of public recognition through monetary rewards. It references Dr WG Gare and a listed daughter accompanying him on the trip.
The text presents a garbled recount of a cricket match with mentions of Captain, Beagles, Kin stPenge, Ferrin, Brewe, Toole, and Nei. it hints at protest in Sydney and various players, but the fragmentary OCR lacks coherent events or outcomes to confirm a specific match result or clear identities.
A garbled report discusses a cricket figure, a youthful era, and matches in South Wales with references to a central player, venues, and a 20th century context. The text blends names, dates, and places, producing a fragmented sports narrative.
The report covers a Waverley batting display at the Sydney grounds with Lordly mentions of players and scores, noting opening pairs and a strong pavilion presence. Details describe the match pace, individual displays, and a tally toward a decisive total amid crowd observations and regional team dynamics.
Fragmented record of athletic and civic remarks with numerous names, places, and dates. Mentions include competitions, birthdays, military figures, and various locations such as Sydney Redfern and Wandawart England, but text is severely garbled and many entities are unreadable.
Heavy overnight and Saturday downpours spoiled Melbourne cricket and racing events. Several matches were unfinished or drawn, with Melbourne benefiting oddly from delayed results as officials discussed the impact and upcoming plans amid a stormy day.
The report reviews Adelaide's innings with emphasis on weak opening and inconsistent batting. It notes Beers and Kayser as notable early performers, praises Whitty and Kappler for bowling support, and mentions Nort Adelaide’s feeble reply while Melrose and Moyes contribute in brief bursts.
The piece notes California and Stanford shifting toward rugby revival, with UC adopting the intercollegiate era yet facing suspicions about the injury risk and participation. It highlights a major match looming between California and Stanford, the return of rugby interest, and campus activities around the sport.
A sprawling Chicago edition piece recounts early 20th century intercollegiate competition with mentions of California universities, rugby shifts, and Stanford. It highlights Moyes and Beant Fates performances, Adelaide’s bowling, and emerging intercollegiate tensions around rules and the sport’s future in California.
The Rugby taioy SiPe Club held a practice event at Randwick with shooters racing 300 yards. Sevag a Herioon led early while Balmain’s Grose and New Town’s Neeman pursued, placing second and third. Members plan a meeting to discuss a pact and new leadership amid crowd interest.
A war era rugby recruitment debate unfolds with Sydney officials confidentially weighing activation of a Rugby Union program. News from San Francisco hints Australia and New Zealand interest, while Rodney authorities consider a warm up, amid depleted rugby ranks and anticipated approvals.
The Sportsmen in khaki are posted as reinforcement to the 40th Battalion under Lieut Col Rourke and Lieut Jameson. Last Thursday the contingent, including Mr T A Tredale and Mr Mowle, attended a camp session with a programme of concerts and demonstrations. Recruits welcomed cricketing and boxing requisites. further concerts are planned as committees keep in touch with the camp.
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