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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
3
Norths secure a decisive win in a mixed weekend card featuring the Dudley Handicap and a hard fought football match. The Dudley Handicap results highlight Silent Tom and Rockingstam as top finishers amid unpredictable showery conditions while a separate football clash ends with Norths defeating Souths by 31 points after a strong second half surge.
Katanning Pews beat Broomehill at Katanning with a final score of 9.18 to 2.7 in a Saturday clash. Broomehill struggled to convert shots as Katanning secured the win in front of home supporters.
A large crowd attended the Albany premiership match at Tarade Street recreation ground as the North and East teams fought the West. Rain affected play but the North, led by Wilkinson unavailable, with Windus and Milne strong in defence, scored repeatedly to secure a clear win over the East and West in a high‑tension first round contest.
In a brisk opening game of the season the East and North teams clashed under fine conditions. Foulhall drew attention while Kuwis dominated from the start with strong ground play. Final scores show Fast 12, North 1, North 10, North 1, and 97 points overall with Nesbitt praised for initiative and control. Oliver and Avine stood out for the North side.
The second match of the first round between Souths and Norths was played at Vine Tree recreation ground last Saturday afternoon. A counter-attraction in the Town Hall did not deter a fair public attendance despite threatening weather. Minor showers occurred but football proceeded.
The report describes a chaotic soccer scene with misdirected passes and a stoppage by Brown leading to a sequence involving Collagie Adio Thomson and a wide shot. It notes Thomson as best on the ground and highlights Lamb, Smith, Cirraghwind Brown, and Mr. Chopping as prominent figures for the Corinthians.
In a lively junior contest, Thistles and Corinthians played to a draw. Corinthians, led by skipper Nott, controlled much of the play after winning the toss, but failed to convert chances with W Chester and KH Derragh among the near misses. For Thistles, L Davies, H Cuplin, B Green and A Humphries stood out while J Nott, R Darrgh, W Chester and G Hawkesworth for Corinthians pressed hard.
East Perth and Perth share top after a chaotic Saturday as matches see high scoring. East Perth 8 15 over South Fremantle 6 4, Wentworth Perth 6 7 over Subiaco 2 8, Fremantle 7 8 against Kaet Fremantle 7 8.
Teams representing Corinthians and Thistle Clone met at Perth grounds for a league match. Both sides fielded full squads and pressed for a winner with several close attempts until Meyers and other keepers denied scores amid a flurry of passes and clears in a contested game.
The opening match under fine weather ended with High School defeating Checkers Lane High 1 0. The score remained 0 0 at halftime as both sides defended well with goalies making key saves. In the second half A Hartman scored the deciding goal for High School, while Thelma Logmin excelled in goal for High School.
A fragmentary report describes a match with Adams, Brownes, and Colgate involved. Passes, interceptions, and early goals are noted, with Harvey and Lamb mentioned in defensive plays and a late shot by Darragh. The half featured multiple attempts near the goal line.
On Saturday afternoon two hockey games featured Checkers and Brownie, the latter a new team formed from members playing their first game. The matchup was even and promising as both squads showed potential in the early season.
The State steamer Eucla arrives from Fremantle via Bunbury and plans to sail to Espermace via several ports. Steamer Woolgur left Sydney and is due Melbourne and Adelaide, expected next Thursday with cargo. Karoola to Albany for eastern states cargoes, with arrivals from Sydney, Melbourne, and June 19 landing. Ships Port Lyttleton and Katwomba note passenger and cargo movements. Themistocles, Runk, Persie, and other liners are listed for upcoming calls, with multiple dates and ports. Local football match reports note Brownies forward line strong defense and ALILC dominance with final 5-0 score.
An extensive sale notice outlines a First Grand Anniversary event offering women's jumpers and various garments at reduced prices. It highlights knits, lingerie, dresses, coats, and men’s and children’s wear with specific price points and special lots, urging early purchase while stock lasts.
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