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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
7
Australia trails by 427 as the visitors fight back in a draining test at the Sydney ground. Arthur Richardson shines for Australia, with strong bowling and sharp fielding. Coline and Macartney provide key moments as the pace of the chase intensifies.
South Australia's Grimmett and Richardson lead a bright display as Grimmett’s 9 overs yield 2 for 60 and Richardson finishes strong with 2 for 40. The batters’ form is praised amid near misses, with Woodfull’s fielding singled out and Richardson earning credit for his catching and leadership. The match sees Australia at 230 in the first inns as the rest bowled in a tense, feature-filled session.
In a chaotic all day six days race, Horder's tactics draw protest as officials reveal crowd anticipation of thrilling riding. Competitors struggle with penalties and withdrawals while promoter A Cranes organizes events and entry fees. The NSW League of Wheelmen schedules future meets amid intense pace and crowd-pleasing moments.
The article notes expert skill in running between English teams with Hobbs Ratcliffe and Woolley Hendren as top performers. It describes numerous near-misses, run outs, and a tight matchKent and Grimmett’s sid-wicket affect the game. It also previews Victoria Park Club events next Saturday including Maitland Binkew Cup and Gold Cup with races and motorcycle events.
Lidcombe Arateura Jim Beer and Horace Horder placed as Beers scores on a Sydney trick. Motor cyclists Jarvis Nomdl Pera Iwonite and others entered a three mile handicap while Mulviny White Jaevin led the starters but the first-named retired leaving others to decide the outcome. The Minker section planned further events on December 27 with races over a mile and two miles.
Saturday's Port Jackson 14ft Championship draws eyes of sailing fans as HC Press likely to challenge. Webb, Weet, and Wrights form a competitive field with Yendys and Calvert notable rivals. Windward work praised, but Wendy again struggles in heavy conditions.
The report covers Dunn Shield day events with Ebert's high jump mark and several fast times, noting Burns, McNamara, and McNamara in key races. Wests, including McNamara and McNamary, show strong performances while weather and field conditions influence the finals and records.
Saturday's Rawhiti Cup will be contested under Royal Prince Alfred Club auspices. The handsema trophy marks a long tradition with Arthur Crane a famed helmsman and last year’s Jenny Cup winner. If Crane prevails, the event will rank among the most popular in the club's early era, with top skippers including Frank Abbert and Ted Sayer anticipated to challenge.
The report discusses Marrickville's potential to excel against rival Benfield-Burwood and Central-Cumberland in the inter-club track premiership. It notes retirement of a veteran, mentions Meekwin, and outlines plans for a cup and seven events with entries for senior races due by late December.
The wonders of Eichhardt lead the crew to victory on the Parramatta River despite a gale. Ted Keary and coach Lewis energized the team as Betti Herrd and others delivered strong performances, with plans to repeat the feat at Brisbane for the King Cup.
In a chaotic Queen's Park match between Daceywilie Horsewhoe and Clovelly Wanderers, star batsman trenneot led a high scoring effort, with several players posting rapid runs and Be Raum's team replying strongly. Despite misfields and slips, milestones piled up with bold boundaries and notable bowling by Walker's Wanderers.
A fragmented race report highlights McNamara's strong performance in the mile and a later sprint, with mentions of McDonald, Stuart, Keeler, and other competitors. The piece references records, times, and border-crossing events at the track, noting the overall winner and notable showings.
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