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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

3

Rovers Triumph In Close Encounter With Boyup Brook

Rovers defeated Boyup Brook in a hard fought match played last Sunday. Rovers led early as Giblett scored, with Boyup replying through McLean before halftime. Second half saw Rovers extend the lead through Lynam and Elphick, while Boyup pressed with Millar and Gordon scoring, but the home side held on for a decisive win.

Hacks Wheton Harrison D. Giblett Hallbacks Walter J. Gillett Biphick Lynam Timms Petterson Glaney Scott McEvoy Elphick Marshall Sneak O'Neill Boyup Brook Bucks Miller Gordon Smith Fairerieves Hutchings Dewhurst Richards Gi. Miller Rovers Boyups Millar Caligari Johnny Fleeton Ball L. Green Patterson R. Millar Boyup

Jim Prastidis Hobbles After Ankle Twist

Centre half back Jim Prastidis injured his ankle in the second half of the game against Nannup last Sunday. He spent Monday with a badly swollen ankle and could only hobble on Tuesday but hopes to be fit for the Sunday match against Centrals.

Balingup Edges Centrals In Tight Sunday Clash

Balingup held off Centrals by two points as a late goal sealed the win. Centrals missed Wally Carter while Balingup fielded a strong side. Final score Balingup 10 12 to Centrals 9 15, with Balingup now poised for potential third place before facing the Rovers this fun day.

Balingup Centrals Wally Carter Rovers Funday

Warriors Extend Nannup Routs Boyup Brook in tight clash

Warriors trailed until the final quarter when Nannup surged with four quick goals to clinch the lasue title. Bridgetown Rovers beat Boyup Brook by 29 while Balingup narrowly defeated Centrals as premiership points stay tight.

Bridgetown Rovers Boyup Brook Balingup Centrals Nannup Rovers Warriors Balingup Boyup Bridgetown Boyup

Balingup and Nannup Graders Clash In Tight Opener

Balingup and Nannup grade teams met as a curtain raiser to a Sunday association fixture at Nannup. The game stayed in doubt until the final bell with a one point margin. Scoring listed as BALINGUP 10 and NANNUP with goals and points. G. Happ elected captain of the Nannup Graders.

Nannup Balingup G. Happ

Nannup Beats Warriors in Rugged 1947 Clash

In a bruising Bridgetown Advocate report from June 6 1947 Nannup triumphed over Warriors 11 goals 13 points to 4 5 with standout play from R Neilson Meldrum and Bain for Nannup and Crowley Prastidis Glancy for Warriors. Duncan and Guy defended hard while Jeffreys and Wakefield scored for Nannup.

Guy Bonnie Moyes D. Crowley Proustidis C. Neilson Warriors Fred Faithfull Whitnish Eos Smith Nannup Hall Marlow Pollock Jeffreys Dia Meldrum Neilson Fred Faithful Simart Cornwall Young Smith Spitz Warrior Glancy Duncan Prastidis Bain Nunny Major Dean Harrison Hornby Hill R. Neilson McMahon Billiaot W. Wood Warner Wood Keast Kennerly G. Faithfull Ron Neilson Wakefield Crowley Warner Goon T. Jeffreys Rowe McMahan K. Crowley Oc. Neilson

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A. Gordon Stovers Hoyup RL Millar Wits Lovers Goalie Travers R. Giblett Royers Line O'Neill John Fleeton Hurt Jim Prastidis Eric Hammond Greenbushes Hammond Separovic J. Pollock R. Rowe L. Spitz C. Doe W. Warner J. Dean Price Crisp J. Prastidis Faithfull K. Wood W. Harrison L. Hornby J. Kennerly E.cornwall Ruck Les Duncan Les Stan Colts Les Guy Tafty Bill Crisp Bill Dave Separogic Bert Clarkson Dave Jack Woods Jeffrey Led Spitz Nhce Rover Kennerly Pristidis Bing Beast McMahee Nla.gov.au Nla
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