Benalla and District League All Blacks Triumph
Benalla and District League All Blacks won decisively in a Saturday match. Highlights included strong performances from local players and continued dominance in the league race.
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
2
Benalla and District League All Blacks won decisively in a Saturday match. Highlights included strong performances from local players and continued dominance in the league race.
Violet Town advanced to the final after a hard fought semi-final win. Mulwata led with strong scoring as teammates Me and Benutha-Pangaenish contributed despite a close edge by Hasennai in the late quarter. The lineup included Pinder, Crouchman, Hogan, Bayley, and Martin, as Dowling and Corboy added solid play.
North Albury defeated Myrtleford 10.9 to 6.16 in the first semi final at Corowa last Sunday. The second semi final between Corowa and Albury is scheduled for Wodonga next Sunday.
Mansfield secured their second premiership in three years with a 10 12 to 8 10 victory over Atmeandra in the North East Football League final. The match drew a crowded stand with a 31 fee and featured standout performances from key players as Beyer and Bonnie Doon contributed points in a tense late stretch.
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Ben Oliver and Mrs Max Armstrong hosted a turkey day gathering for the golf club. Mixed foursomes produced scores led by G Turpie and Miss Standish at 39 72 with Summers and Mrs Summers close behind.
The Benalla Golf Club notes describe a recent Saturday event with mixed foursomes, hospitality from presidents George Oliver and Mrs. M Armstrong, trophies, and a plan to hold President's Day. Thanks are extended to the cooperative club and course staff for fine playing conditions, with a note on upcoming Captain's Trophy finalists Chang and D. Smith and partner draw details for the stroke game.
Tournament at Golden Vale featured stablefred competition with top scores from L Scota 26 points R Washington 65 and Boyd 84. Beatt led on the 8th hole with strong play while Tavendale Wil 34 and MHL won BY grade. Weather fair. course described as much larger than previous.
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