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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
8
Benalla prepares for a pivotal home match against Corowa with officials confident home ground pace and a wave of youngsters will lift the side. Geof Allen remains a doubt after a knee injury while Bert Banbride returns to training and Laurie O'Donnell earns a senior debut.
Benalla suffers minor glory as Myrtleford fights hard on muddy ground. Rodda and Gleeson exchange scores with Bond and Micka involved. game conditions hamper play but Myrtleford maintains lead through a scrappy quarter and late bursts.
In the second quarter Myrtleford surged as Lie Initiative and Connally led a stronger attack. Connally and Gleeson stood out while Beruba scored a rare goal for Myrtleford, and Allen left with injury early in the period. Benalla pressed hard but Myrtleford’s back line, plus standout kicking from Hyland and Nice, helped seal the win despite late Benalla forward pressure.
In a rain affected match at Benalla ground Wilby overwhelmed the Benalla Seconds with Roscoe instrumental in scoring and key marks. Benalla fought back led by McKay and Mullowa but Wilby defense held in the final terms to seal a 13 14 4l to 400 result with Roscoe four goals and Kreck two among the best.
The report notes Mulwala and St James in a final term context with goal kickers Payne and Barry mentioned as part of the decisive action. It describes crowd attendance and touches on related local figures and teams in a sporting event summary.
Swanpool's prospects brighten after a convincing win over Benalla strengthens their title bid in the Benalla and District League. Coach Frank Sydes praises Vic Newman and Arthur Evans for pivotal roles as Swanpool prepares for a tougher test against Winton led by Joe Skehan and Witton.
Local ad announces new Singer sewing machines ready for immediate delivery or rental. Mentions Bertie or Trewely as possible contacts and promises easy terms and inquiries via email.
Thoona secured another win at home against Tatong on Saturday. The match featured a mid game swing with Tatong leading at times but Thoona pulled ahead in the final stages to finish 66 to 24. Several players were noted for good work and one Tatong player was injured and carried from the field.
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