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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 11, 1937

ENGLISH XI DAZZLES "AUSSIES"

KANGAROOS'

ENGLAND

RUGBY TEAM

NOT MANY STARS INCLUDED

QUEENSLAND NETTLED

(By “THE CYNIC">

Sydney, July 8. Queensland Rugby Union cir- cles have reason to be disappoint- હતું.

The Australian selectors, in choosing the twenty-eight for the English tour, did not pay any particular compliment to the men

of the maroon...

there

In the fourteen forw are only two from that State, L. Heidke, a very solid heavy- weight, for the centre, and E. Collins, the fast loose lock man.

Only four Queensland backs are included. Three of these were cer- tainties, viz, J. Reardon (centre) three-quarter), D. McLean (wing three-quarter), and F. Gilbert (scrum half). In addition, G. K. Whittle, the Toowoomba full-back, has been chosen.

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It was thought the committee to select a might determine not second special full-back. "Of course, L. Ward, the other man in the position, is quite a class centre three-quarter, having played in that position a good deal and ably,

FOUR CENTRES

A

Tommy Farr, English heavy- weight boxing champion, is shown in a fighting pose at his training camp in England. He is said to be in serious training for his com- ing bout with the newly crowned

world's champion, Joe Louis, on August 26, în New York's Yankee Stadium.

"DRAUGHTSMEN

SOCCER WIN AGAINST NEW SOUTH WALES

BERNARD JOY'S

FINE

PERFORMANCE

HEAVY GOING SUITS TOURISTS

DON'T be surprised if Australia chalks up her first Soccer victory at the expense of an Eng- lish team next Saturday, writes A. J. Boyd in the Sydney Referee of July 8. The English amateur side, after a triumphal tour of New Zealand, made their debut in Australia on Saturday. They beat New South Wales 3-1, but the local lads gave them the biggest shock they could have got outside the City power house.

"THE REFEREE” FORECAST AN ENGLISH VICTORY, THOUGH SHOCKS FOR THE ENGLISHMEN WERE PRESCRIE- ED ON POSTERS AND IN THE HEADLINES. THE ENGLISH- MEN GOT THEM APLENTY, AND IT WAS JUST AS WELL FOR

· THEM THAT SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND RESEMBLED A GLUE POT.

Probably the biggest handicap our players suffered, however, was their first taste of the three-back game. Instead of having

to beat two backs they found the big blonde centre-half, Bernard Joy, parked between the pair of them all afternoon, and he is ac-. knowledged to be one of the best centre-halves in the world. As an Arsenal player he has rubbed shoulders with England's best pro- fessionals.

ward, looked good enough to win a place. A. Norval, Eastern Suburbs lock forward, who is chosen, plays above his weight, and is always on The four centre three-quarters the go.. But whether he will de- are J. Beaton, E. McKinnon, J.velop on team-lines after the man Reardon, and B. Williams. Beaton ner of Prigg is doubtful. Eastern and Williams would also be first- Suburbs are a great team to watch, class on the wing. Beaton is fit for their combination wonderful. Nor any sort of match as full-back, cen-val, however, is an exception. He tre three-quarter, or wing three-goes "on his own" quite too much.cess. quarter. Williams, a 13-stone tire- Queensland might reasonably less young player, looks the sort have had a stronger forward re- to develop into 2 top-notch wing presentation than two, and another normal individual, but Joy is a by the manner in which he beat

are

the lis

His head work was a revelation, Being accustomed to grounds. he could kick balls from all upon which the fences virtually act angles, and twice his uncanny an-as touchlines, the Englismen, for ticipation in the goal mouth saved a while, could not get their bearings the side when the crowd were on the spacious pitch, but after a ready to roar at a N.S.W. suc- while they fell into gear. Before this, however, Lloyd, the home out-

cross,

The three-back game might not side left, had fired in a hard drive be too hot if the centre half were a for Woolcock to attract attention

man, if any of the four chosen wing back.

wizard. He was easily the star the ball down before clearing. players fail to strike top form or

Finch made a pretty run and a nice This team includes few outstand-player on the field. develop sufficiently for the Tests. ing stars. But its possibilities are

CONDITIONS TOLD TALE

but Woolcock was soon busy Whether Hazelton and Dawson very good provided that the team

The soil in the centre of Sydney again at the other end. better wing men than

Cricket Ground is coliferous, and cleverly captained, and the

DRAUGHTS Queenslander, Robison, is 2 ques-tactics are devised on the best lines in wet weather resembles a hugh tion. Robison did not receive many to counter

When play settled down in the each opposing team, sticky wicket. opportunities in Sydney. Hazelton especially those of England in the

Our players do not sparkle under centre, the Englishmen gave their and Dawson revealed admirable Tests.

such conditions. The Englishmen, first display of "draughts.” qualities in the country matches.{ H. Narvo, J. Roser, and R. Ban-

on the other hand, got accustomed The ball was pushed along the They have promise of fuller develop ham, among the New South Wales to the pitch early in the piece, and ground at a great rate with every

players, are unlucky to miss selec-

for the full 90 minutes they wheel-man in position and taking it in his ONLY ONE FIVE-EIGHTH?

within. tion, apart from the Queenslanders.ed, turned, and passed the ball with stride. Twice they were Are the selectors wise in choos-

COMPLETE TEAM

la degree of accuracy which our easy reach of McNabb, but in try- ing only one "five-eighth?

The Kangaroos team for England men could not attain.

ing to make things easy they passed Norman is a champion of his own selected by Messrs. W. Webb, A. After the match: the English the ball backwards in front of goal particular type. But one holds that Gray (N.S.W.), J. Stephenson, and managers, Messrs. Wreford, Brown, and lost it. P. Banham, a different type in the J. Tennison (Queensland), with Hand Tom Thorne, inspected the position, would have been a good Gilbert (N.S.W), arbitrator, com- pitch, and as they dug in their selection. A tour in England might prises:-

heels, they both told me they had see him become a champion of the Full-backs: L. Ward (North Sydney, seen nothing like it. fast, straight-running type.

N.S.W.), G. K. Whittle (Toowoomba, Queensland).

ment on tour.

shape.

Flery age fast word in getting a

side into

playe

ition, and

crowd

When Quill got the ball he had his first experience of "policeman" Joy. As a matter of fact, Joy did not

leave Quill all afternoon, and when the final whistle sounded the Wall- send player remarked, never forget that chap as long as I live He even walked off the field with me after the witch and he was the last chap in

IN BETTER CONDITION NORTH SYDNEY HALF-BACK

Not only the three-back- game Wing Three-quarters: D. McLean beat the Australians. The tourists In determining on three serum (Ipswich, Queensland), Fred Tottey were in half-backs the committee had to (Eastern Suburbs, NSW.), C. Hazelto discriminate between several for (Port Kembla N.S.W.), L. Daws third place. P. Williams and F.

(Newcastle, NSW.);

Centre Three-quarters: J. Gilbert were certainties. P. Thomp (Queensland), J. Beaton (Ea son. the chosen North Sydney half-urbs, N.S.W): R. McKinoxy back, has been shaping well. Nippy Suburbs, NSW.). P. Willia and versatile, he is young, and has Half-Backs: F. Gilbert (Queensland) gymná

Suburbs (N.SWILKE -played some very fine games. If he P. Williams (South Sydney, NSW During:

strikes form in goal-kicking, he will R. Thompson (North Sydney, NSW.). be of material help to P. Williams Forwards: Ray Stehr (Eastern Sub were in se and J. Beaton in that direction castle, NSW.); Frank Curran (South chap puffing, he replied, “Yes, and

urbs, N.S.W.); Jamer Gibbs (New-remarked to very important point in scoring. R. Sydney, NSW.); F. Griffiths (Balmain, they've got all of us that way, too." for a while, and McCarter and T. Grahame were NSW.); S. Pearce (Eastern Suburbs, good enough to have been in the zunning for this place.

FORWARDS SOLID

The tourists

wanted to

long

little luck. BIG OPEN SPACES

the home side woul have been NSW E. Lewis (South Sydney, NSW.); L. Heidke (Queensland), The Englishmen always insist

10 minutes play. At the Pierce (Eastern Suburbs, NSW.); G. MacLennan (Cooma, N.S.W.); W. Prig upon one of their party acting as other end, McNabb ran out and took The fourteen forwards are all (Newcastle, NSW.) E. Collins linesman, and when the wag of the the ball off Parr's toes, and Harris, fine players, some very heavy and (Queensland): A Norval (Eastern party title Freddie Davis, was in trying to clear, hit a post but as tough in rucks and serummages, Suburbs, NSW.); Percy Faral handed a red flag, he asked in all against this, the Blues were having and all wel-salted by hard Rugby George, NSW.); and F. Nolan (North

I have a am an equal share of the game. Sydney, NSW.). The hookers are Thornton, the. Queensland for- Fairall and Nolan:

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