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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
4
Granville beat West Wallsend 4 0 to win the Gardiner Cup final in a dominant display. The match featured strong wing play and sharp defending with Granville seizing control after the interval and maintaining pressure to clinch the trophy amid a large crowd and celebratory scenes.
The Springboks manager voiced mixed views on a recent tour, defending the side’s performance. He described the hospital visit as brief and noted the team’s nerves and plans, while critiquing officiating and discussing forthcoming matches against New Zealand, Wales, and Australia.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports a difficult year with trade and wool prices dipping. Members in Victoria discuss gloom and hopes for relief while outlining proposals to improve car sales and industry conditions.
Victoria defeated New South Wales 19 to 6 in front of about 7000 fans at Brabinewilie. Key players including Hart, Harley, Melton, and Milton starred for Victoria as they led 46 to 29 at halftime and extended their advantage in the second half. The victory showcased solid defense and ambitious attacking play, with standout saves by Melbourne’s goalkeeper and multiple goals from leading scorers.
Port Adelaide faced off with Norwoods in a brisk semifinal, with Norwoods claiming a decisive 6-0 victory after a tight early period. The game featured key plays by Rielly and Wingeer, while Packham and Popa supported Norwood as they asserted control after halftime.
Fragmented text notes a rugby union match or premier league schedule involving Hobart and Melbourne Adelaide teams. It hints at a late arrival, postponement considerations, and a planned trip extending toward October 8, with decisions pending.
Racing notes from Melbourne detail Caulfield and Sandown events with contenders such as Woorale, Mistral, Maid of the Mist, and Grey Abbey. Jockeys like Jo Anwin and Delaney are active, with horses racing across the VRC Stand Handicap, October Stakes, Caulfield Cup, and Sandown Piste. The piece mentions progeny foals, trainer changes, and paddock developments as the season progresses.
Uuarsert Hing secured a riding competition victory at the Royal Show. Cranbourne Turf Club planned meetings including a five furlong race and a hunting race for amateurs, under a committee led by Mr White with Mrs Ahwn as secretary, amid finances raised by debentures. The gathering highlighted the Shery road event and other racing activities as part of the Cranbourne programme.
The Adelaide Hunt Club Cup featured Pistolarie defeated by Wheatear with remarks on training and form. Mentions Camfield-trained Wheatear, Beirgalt and other racing notables, noting race-day conditions and outcomes alongside related breeding and event details.
A rain delayed but lively meeting produced several notable performances. Goldens Pledge, son of Seland Fide, won the Sette race easily ahead of Decep Nohawana by Fidel, while Ventura scrambled home a head in front of Secret Despatch in a close finish. Enniscorthy and Dowing Street delivered solid showings, and One Way added another victory for owner J J Kelso, as CL Clark’s stable eyed further success at the West Australian meeting.
An OCR damaged text fragment references Tasmanian turf and a range of names and phrases without clear context. It appears as a garbled summary of sports or racing notes with multiple Persons and places muddled together, offering no coherent event, date, or outcome to chart.
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