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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
2
Benalla and District League match details show Glenrowan coming from behind to defeat Goorambat 8 to 7 in a ragged, hard contest. Key moments include Dehoon and Keenan standout plays for Glenrowan while Goorambat's Dolan and Symes starred for Tatong Theona.
Tatong beat Thoona 6.9 to 3.6 amid controversial umpiring and multiple rule breaches. Ro Symes led Tatong with strong defense as Thoona’s attackers struggled against a rugged line and decisive clears. Final score confirms Tatong by three goals amid tense play and disputed calls.
Tolmie dominates Winton in a forward heavy match with Tolmie winning the ruck. Best players include Tolmie, Jilbert, Storer, Griffin and Booth for Tolmie and Levy, Joyce, Allcor for Winton. Final scores Tolmie 5.12 to Winton 4.6 with key quarters noting progress and struggles.
Devenish defeated Swanpool 12.4 to 6.9 on Saturday securing their second win of the season. Jack Parker led Devenish with 8 goals and was among the scorers, while Swanpool's Partridge Speers and Partridge contributed for the home side.
Town clerk D C Latch reported three families camping beyond allowed time. One caravan resident for two months, another with car and caravan for three months, and a third on a six week job with 14 days used. Eviction notices to long stayers approved, decision on third held over.
St James and Wilby played a friendly in poor lighting with a scrambly clock. St James led late first quarter 5.2 to 3.1 and trailed at half, 7.4 to 6.7, with scorers including J McQualter and McDonald for St James and Darcy Lowe Fraser for Wilby.
St James defeats Wilby 12.18 to 11.19 in a tight finish after three quarters of back and forth scoring. J McQuarter and L MelIntyre lead St James with notable totals while McDonald adds solid contributions. Wilby showcases late effort in a game peppered with player names and uncertain spellings.
Mulwala outscored Katandra across all quarters 4.5 to 1.2, 8.9 to 3.5, 13.14 to 5.5, and 15.17 to 7.10. Mulwala players Lee Payne Nicholson Marrin Corey chaired by Katandra figures. Beot players and listed names appear.
In the first quarter Burramine led Tungamah 6.1 to 2.3. The second quarter gave Burramine 10.4 against Tungamah 2.7. Third quarter lists Burramine players Clancy Walsh Ferguson O Kane and Tungamah with names Clancy and R Lowe, plus injured O Kane Ferguson and Nunn present.
The record shows Violet Town and Dookie games with quarter by quarter scores and top scorers. Violet Town led various periods with totals 8.0 12.4 15.9 22.17 while Dookie posted 3.5 5.5 7.5 8.6, listing players Smith F Hogan Bailey Hammett Croxford and N Clarke D Sutherland Movlan Harmer and ODonnell among others.
At Showgrounds Rockets overwhelmed Kiwis 12.5 to nil while Stars defeated Rovers in a sharper display of play. Standout players include C Castles Hyland Vann Mansfield and Mazouris for Rockets, and J Burns P Sulo Lane for Stars as next week pits Rovers against Rockets and Kiwis against Stars.
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