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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
2
Diggers edged Baddaginni after a tense contest. If no decision in the first innings by next Saturday, play will extend into Saturday April 12 with continuation planned.
In a dramatic Oval clash Baddaginnie posted 160 with Mack and Quinlan starring for Dig gers. Diggers chased amid tense moments as Beale and Quinlan cut through the top order, with McPherson and Williams pulling the strings late to seal a sensational win for the visitors.
Impressive performance by Tall Timber and strong full back play highlighted a recent game. Key figures Rupert Wold and Kevin Hurley stood out, while forward Len Kelly and Jim Vance contributed in attack. The match featured disciplined ruck work and a steady tempo shift after halftime, with Laur ie O Donnell and Tati leading the forward line. The piece also includes a notes section on player trials and Regional soccer expansion efforts in Dookie and Benalla counties.
In a tense semi final at Goorambat Ted Cleary and Volkmens led Benalla to a 103 run stand, with Cleary taking 96 and Volk grabbing 6 wickets. Benalla's bowling spell and fielding pinned UPS to 250 all out as Krimmins, Squires and Lawther rallied late.
The Benalla Seconds travel to Murramine for the opening match of the Benalla-Tungamah League home and away series starting April 1. The official draw, issued by league secretary Mrs. Cocks, lists dates and pairings through August with multiple matches including Violet Town, Mulwala, Dookie, Burramine, Devenish, St. James, and Tungamah in a dense schedule.
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