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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
2
Benalla and District Football League match saw Benalla Blacks secure a 13 point victory over Devncon with strong fortress defence and frequent long kicks. Tolmie dominated for Tolmie in another hard fought home win over Tatong as Tolmie extended lead with three goals in the final term.
Corowa suffered a heavy defeat as Benalla dominated from the start. Benalla’s attack and defense overwhelmed Corowa, with key moments and scorers named as the home side built a decisive lead and continued to run in the final term. Corowa showed little counter to Benalla’s pace and systems.
Goorambat built an early lead and never relinquished it against Winton. Scorers include P Denpers and Davis for Goorambat while Winton struggled to close the gap throughout the game.
Glenrowan led for most of the game as North Wangaratta surged in the fourth term but could not close the gap. Final score Glenrowan 6.5 to North Wangaratta 3.4 with a late push by Glenrowan sealing the win. Best player named Fridt Dingian.
Entries for the Victorian Open at St James Gotsing Club are due for close by 8 pm on August 4 5 and 6. The event, popular in the state, offers £400 added money for 40 at £3 each. Frank Kelly says anticipation runs high for strong participation. The Week of Sport at St James opens Monday August 3 with the Gun Club staging an all day pigeon event. The Victorian Open starts the next day and runs through Thursday with a carnival highlight Wednesday night baile in the grain shed.
Action centers on Benalla versus Wangaratta and North Albury facing Yarrawonga with matches listed for Rutherglen Corowa Wodonga Myrtleford Albury Dookie versus Tungamah St James Violet Town Mulwala Wilby Burramine D College Katandra and other pairings. Scattered byes and region clubs Thoona All Blacks Glenrowan North Wang Tatong noted among fixtures.
Albury extended their undefeated run as they edged a close contest. Coach Becund’s lineup held firm in a tense finish, maintaining momentum for the season.
North Albury narrowly beat Wodenke with a 12.18 to 8.16 result as Corowa defeated Benalla 9.15 to 6.9. Benalla goal scorers included Arnott Hide Bridgfoot McGunter Cook Matthews Cora Bartlett Illiponi Purrell Jones. Rutherglen held off Wenalus Cocawee Tea in a tight contest and Albury surprised Wenalus with strong defense.
Fragmentary result notes show several scores including Albury 13.8 defeat by North Albury and Myrtleford 7.18 against Huthergleng with Warrawonga and Wodon Na in unclear matchups. The data is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
The report lists top goal scorers across several clubs including Albury Feathershen Colineet Myetleford and Wangaratta regions with mentions of Yarrawonga Minis Benalla Rovers and Rutherglen. It notes players such as Masthews and Welcher involved in the scoring tests across the Oo and Mo leagues.
In round three of the Junior League, the Kiws defeated the Rovers 5.7 to 4.5 with scores across quarters and players named. Rockets beat the Stars 8.16 to 4 in a separate match, featuring goal kickers and listed stars and forwards.
Violet Town led with 16.27 and top scorers across the Benalla-Tungamah week. Burramine dominated, Dookie College beat Dodie early, and Tungamah St James produced a tight finish. Turparag edged ahead by 14 as Violet Town’s Bailey and Smith shone with multiple goals.
Football recap shows Burramine defeating Cleiene with a late goal by Burramine Mysirhe Walk and a 7.6 scoreline. Kicker notes include Paswin and Hay B. Sc entries as part of the match details. The fragmentary OCR lists players and teams with partial timing references from January 13.
A garbled sports brief lists Dookie College with several scores and teams including Pookie College and Final Nookie College. Fragmented names and symbols follow, making a clear outcome unclear and leaving many unreadable portions.
Readers see a garbled listing of players and clubs with unclear results including names like Walker, Watley, Tuddlaw and Wilke. No coherent scores or event details are readable to establish a clear outcome or participants.
Results from last week list AY Grade winners Walker's Blue over Walk er's Gold with 814 to 4.12 and Rambler's 8.18 defeating VPI Blue 12.7. Memorial Bandy 16 over CRB 12.8. AY Reserve sees C.YMS 10.20 over Walker's Gold 10.40. LHC Tigi defeats Bt Andrew's 3.8 and other scores noted with limited legible details.
Tournament notices list May 11 and 14 dates for CRB and Holdin events, plus Memorial Band, Suns, and class matches. July 6 to 20 include Warrenbayne vs St Andrew's and St Andrew's vs Memorial Bard with Walker's and VPI Blue Wars also noted. Tournament secretary must be contacted at Walkers for entry, with 8 o'clock start times and venue details.
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