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Local report notes a women’s match at Wodonga with a shaky opening and injuries. Teams and exact names are unclear but the event drew attention for surprising play and a standout incident at the ceremony.
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
2
Local report notes a women’s match at Wodonga with a shaky opening and injuries. Teams and exact names are unclear but the event drew attention for surprising play and a standout incident at the ceremony.
Tatong won in an easy display as Gaonasne struggled on a rough Saturday. The game featured a third quarter surge with Tatong pulling away and a strong team effort led by Tatong players Sime and Symes. Bernard Brown’s touring show was announced for Victoria with booking at Sturken's on Tuesday July 15.
Tiercel appears the leading hurdling hope with strong form in national races and a string of wins. The author notes Tiercel’s centre-running style and cites recent performances against notable rivals, plus selections for upcoming events across hurdles and handicap races.
Readable fragments indicate Wilby won against St. Anaes with a crowded stands despite wet weather. Several players, including Don, J Metqualier, Kelly, Bill Trvine, Boo Reaper, and Frank Hobos, were hurt or unavailable, sidelining key contributors for weeks. Quarter scores show tight play despite conditions.
Benalla Racing Club launches the Week of Sport July 5 to 11 with a six event card and strong entries. July 7 brings the £280 Peon Shout shootout drawing shooters from across the State. The Ben- AA Cup and related races are set for July 8 9 and 10 with racing from Warrnambool and other venues including Melbourne and Albury. The Warerioa Cup concludes July 10 11 with the expected clash of athletes and officials.
Week eSUA Sunday's event left attendees sodden as the Tun Owner and Mrs. Tople Ab oe Mrs. Oliver and others attended. The party featured a cake, timed milestone, and a note about sealing rusia asi the i WH tyeermachined lerome.
Tolmie beat Winton at Tolmie on Saturday with final score Tolmie 0.3.3 to Winton 0.22. The visitors failed to score in the second and third terms, while Tolmie managed a modest tally. Best players for Tolmie included Julbert, Probyn, Hawkeltis, and McConnell. for Winton, M Hernan, W Joyce, Webber, and J Joyce.
Dookie overcame Tungamah in steady rain on Saturday scoring 46 to 31. Key goal kickers included Mullins and Saunders for Dookie and Chilcott for Tungamah, as the visitors maintained a late challenge but could not close the gap.
In a strained match Chan edged Sal in a tense encounter. Chan secured a narrow advantage late as both sides traded blows, with Sal mounting a final push that fell short.
Local Benalla soccer match saw United trailing 3 2 at halftime before a late rally by Benalla. Owens scored the decisive goal amid a grueling, crowded scene as Kepezynkt and Eepparean contributed key plays to seal the win.
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