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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
7
Umpire Woods of Nannup oversaw a high pressure match as Warriors and Nannup clashed. The report details early attacks, key marks, and goal exchanges with players such as Prastidis Grey and Warner featuring in pivotal moments for Warriors while Nannup fights back through Howes Hilzinger and Wakefield.
Nannup score 9 goals 11 points to 3 goals 9 points as the local side edges Warriors in a tight contest. Key moments include Gutheridge and Holloway linking for a minor and Plunkett driving forward for Nannup while Moyes and Neilson starred for the home team’s defense and attack.
Warriors beat Nannup 8 goals 13 points to 7 goals 10 points after a tight contest. Key riders include Guy and Grey for Warriors and Wakefield, Guthe ridge and Plunkett for Nannup. Bests named: Grey Prastidis Guy Ferguson Forrester Nye and M Armstrong for Warriors. Howes Spitz Wakefield R Neilson and Patterson for Nannup.
The match features Hutchins to Howes, Prastidia’s clearance, Wakefield’s return to centre, Patterson to Splits, and Gutheridge’s left foot goal for Nannup. Spitz and Howes help Nannup extend their lead while M. Glancy adds a second major for the maroons and golds press the visitors. Grey’s long kick and Dean’s mark cap a tense spell before halftime.
The Balingup Agricultural Society met May 18 at the CWA Rest Rooms. A. W. Prowse presided with officers and committee members present. Membership fee raised to £1 1s. Delegates reported progress with road board talks. Donations offered for show day use of paddock parking and truck support were acknowledged. Junior Farmers and Young Farmers Club schedules were set with prize money established.
Nannup footballers have abandoned sherry at three-quarter time opting for water. Some players hold that sherry cuts wind late in the game, while others call the practice open for comment.
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