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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
6
The article previews a Sydney sport clash between East Suburbs and South Sydney at Sydney Sporta Ground. It notes a fierce rivalry, historic meetings, and key players and figures shaping the contest as the season nears its close.
Fragmented report recalls birthdays of players Boobh Corew Lang Calton Noseda and others, with references to rugby league pioneers, officials, and the evolving code. Mentions H R Miller and J Gilliann, and notes on matches, touring teams, and comparisons to Wellington and New Zealand tests.
St Kilda shock Collingwood 21.16 to 20.8 in a high scoring match set a league record with 370 total points. Key figures include Wilbur Moris and Gordon Coventry sharing top scoring and Coventry matching a goalkicking record while St Kilda’s pace and marking troubled Collingwood’s defense.
Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted a high scoring match as Melbourne beat North Adelaide 18.10 to 11.42. Tuy Marguich starred with all nine Melbourne goals before halftime while Johnson and Abernethy supported. North Carolina rivals Lewis, Carter, Barker and Jorcam fought hard but could not overcome the fast start.
Bill Mohr of St Kilda set a club record by kicking 21 goals against Collingwood in a Saturday match, surpassing his previous best of 20. The Australian star, famed as a full forward, extended his tally with another seven goals last season against Seaford, reinforcing his standing as a record setter.
A chaotic final quarter fuels Footscray’s comeback over Carlton. Nunn drives a long punt that sails through open goal after Gil leaves it unattended, giving Footscray a pivotal score. Both teams clash fiercely in the rucks and center play, with Footscray edging Carlton in pace and power.
A fluctuating match saw Souths dominate aerial play and finish with a 20 point win over Eastern Suburbs. Key players Shannon McAnulty Gough Woolnoveh and Green starred for Souths while Sydney and Newtown faced an unsettled form in the lead up to the next round. An incident marred Souths versus South-Haoti with an opponent punched, prompting a disciplinary interview by the disputes commissioner.
Port Adelaide leads the minor round with 28 points ahead of Sturt on superior average as the league shifts to the major round. Norwood and Bathday were noted as eliminated, while Port Adelaide, Sturt, North Adelaide and Norwood hold premiership chances. Glenelg and South Adelaide posted notable scores in Saturday action.
Fremantle defeated Sault Fremantle 10 to 0 on October 14. Sublace beat Weat Perth UI 19 to 16. Least Perth defeated Perth 12 to 14 in a close result.
North Adelaide overcame a strong wind advantage with decisive play, while South and Glenelg produced notable performers. Owens stood out for South with six goals, North’s center dominance and concerted teamwork overshadowed individuals, and Norwood vs West Adelaide remained tight before a wide East win.
The Victorian Football League may propose abolishing behind posts and shifting the score to goals. Officials argue that removing behind posts would push players to improve goal accuracy and adjust the scoring system, with potential changes to distance between goalposts under serious review.
An afternoon of open play and high marking drew 12,000 spectators to the Exsindon-Tukroy game. Both sides showed teamwork and chances, but inaccuracy and over anxiety among forwards limited scoring. The second half featured superb work and cohesion before a late, unsettled finish.
South's forwards struggled early but improved to overpower Geelong as centres and rovers partnered well. Geelong led by two goals at half, then surged in the third quarter with Jones and Moore kicking multiple goals while Collins and Hartin strengthened defence to seal the win for South.
The fragment describes Hawthorn pressing Richmond, with Hawthorn fouling and high marking by the Strang brothers and Gordon, Titan shifting to centre half forward. Hawthorn led early, then Richmond mounted a late surge as the defence wore down, with final quarter scoring a two point gap.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fading art of precise aiming and shooting. It mentions Essendon and a mosquito-like tactic named Live'sklo, implying unusual terminology from a bygone era without clear context or complete details.
Northcote toppled Port Melbourne 8 11 to 6 7 in a tight VFA semi final. Key moves included Byrne at center forward and a late third quarter surge that gave Northcote control. Standouts were Nicholls, Corriigan, Briggs, and McSwain, while Port Melbourne’s Hivisto and Rowe struggled to mount a reply.
Australian control board drafts a plan for a major cricket tour across the continent. The proposal outlines venues and fixtures, detailing the involvement of Queensland and other states, with hoped for Ashes context and broader exposure for Australian cricket.
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