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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1921
Page
3
Belmont Park hosted a Saturday meeting in fine weather with a fair crowd. May Handicap was won by Red Banner after Apeurhit and Benny, with Kilns, Wests, and Easts also competing in a long card of races and a well attended crowd.
The Daily Chronicle lauds Bullock as the season’s standout jockey. It notes he wins on all kinds of horses, often at long prices, and his mounts lead the jockeys’ list with 15 wins this season, Caradake in second with nine victories.
A large crowd at Parade Street ground saw West and East representatives in a tight contest despite high hopes of a one sided match. The yellow and blacks impressed with a spirited display, and the better team did not win as excitement kept the result in doubt until the final bell. Umpire J Bhenfield officiated strictly on holding the ball.
The Wests claim the premiership pennant despite a lively contest in front of a large crowd. The flag read A FLA Premiers 1920 WAFC, and the Wests won by five points after a fast opening to the match. Numerous spectators noted the absence of many old faces from both teams.
The East and West teams met before the senior match and split the first-term contest. West led 23 points in the third term and finished easy winners by 23 points, Went 59 East 16. Amgove kicked four goals for Went. Reddin scored the other, with Davies and L McBride scoring for the Boats. Saunders Connor Cooper Hartman James Harrison and Williams were notable for Went, while Hillard Waters Nestitt L McBride Hall Marrifield Verran and Williams starred for East.
In the W A Football League on Saturday East Perth defeated West Perth 7 11 to 6 6 while East Fremantle won 11 11 over Babisoo 6 11 Perth triumphed 0 10 against South Fremantle 6 19.
In a windy Ur ene reserve pitch match the Thistles defeated Rangers 2 to 1 after a competitive 90 minutes. Edmondson was elected captain with Weight as vice, and the kickoff they chose to play with the wind as Porter Brown and Dowsett pressed forward for Thistles while Gilbert and Booth held the Rangers defense.
Thistles kept pressure in the second half with the wind, but Rangers defended solidly led by Dowsett and Reason. Dempster’s precise shot beat Gilbert as Thistles finished with two goals to Namg era’s one and Robins and Prica starred in a balanced performance.
A strong crowd watched North versus South Mt Barker with Souths winning 65 to 30 as the final quarter surge decided the game. Cyril Wright starred for Souths while umpire Fred Williams officiated efficiently. upcoming match at Kendenup lists players and a transport run from Mt Harker Hotel.
Saturday afternoon saw Moelvilles tie En Avant 3 3 after a late rally. Miss M Quartermaine and D Pritchard featured for En Avant while D Dawe and I Furby led Melviles. Umpire Mr Box presided as High School and ALELC efforts faded in the second half. In a separate matter F Moyle faced police court for liquor licensing offence and was fined 2 pounds and 1 12s in costs.
The Barungu a new Adelaide line steamer arrives Monday with coal for lighters. Moorish Prince from Sydney expected Wednesday to banker coal. State steam Graceful from Fremantle arrives Wednesday to cargo and to resume to Esperance Friday. Euripides to Albany May 28 for passengers and mails. The White Starliner Ceramic leaves London April 22 arriving Albany around May 28 with cargo passengers and mails. Ben Avon due Albany May 23 to take on gour from McIlwraith McRachorn and Co lighters.
Plantagenet Rifle Club completed the Dizon trophy final over 300 500 600 yards in good weather except for a light Saturday breeze. Ford won with a total of 209 points, Jackson runner-up at 210, Finlay placed third amid strong scoring from Ford and Jackson across stages. Detailed scores show Ford 100 42 52 82. Jackson 100 39 99 22 100. Finlay 104 22 22 26 204. additional shooters Kean Brave and Farr also posted notable scores.
In the Albany District High School meet, about 40 boys ran from the Post Office to Marine Drive and Monument. J Hairs led the field with 24 points, Brown faction claimed team victory with 192 points, Gold in second with 102, Green third with 68. many ladi finished among the top 24. The Gold and Brown factions then faced in hockey, ending in a hard fought draw.
Saturday's senior cadet sports at Ulster Road Recreation Ground featured judges Major Pitt Lisat and Mr B with Stirling presiding. Cadets gathered for pedestrian events and timed races, with D Van Wyk winning the 100 yards in 11 4-5 seconds and H Davey taking the 440 yards in 1 minute 15 seconds.
Attendance at EMPI Theatre rose last week with high standard programmes. Elms Lincoln will be shown as a Universal super feature while Barry Carey stars in Roped, a cowboy life depiction. Matinee prices for children and adults are noted along with Elmo the Mighty and Smiling all the Way offerings.
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