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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
3
Centrals defeated Boyup Brook 12 goals 8 points to 8 goals 5 points, securing their first victory at Boyup Brook in two years. A dominant third quarter saw Boyup fail to raise a flag as Centrals built a late lead with key plays from Lindsay, Glennie, Yates, and Paterson while Witniah and Green supported Centrals through a fast and tense match.
Bridgetown hockey girls face a shortage of umpires for Saturday matches as they rush to fill whistle blowing duties. The season started well with two good umpires, and organizers hope the situation improves. Bus driver and school roles mix as Son Smith handles a daily pupil transport run with skill and care.
McLean, Boyup's skipper, dominated play last Sunday and was seen everywhere in crucial positions. The team praised his pep talk given at "lemons" and his urgent on field contribution highlighted his leadership.
A rugged football contest saw Centrals trail Boyup Brook late before R Mead and Mc Combe push Centrals forward. Winnish saved a goal, Green nearly struck, and Sella’s late minor kept Boyup ahead as final scores read Boyup Brook 3 4 to Centrals 3 2.
After the change over Boyup the attack started strong with Glennie cleared on a soccer kick. W Allen passed to H Carter, Miller relieved, and Lindsay’s fast strides sent the leather back.
Centrals defeated Boyup Brook with a final score of 15 6 to 10 8. Key contributors for Centrals were Green Herbert Lindsay Winnish Glennie Carter and Yates while Boyup Brook's best included McLean Paterson Mead Smith McCombe and Mead. The game featured tight defense and late pushing plays as the home side pressed for goals.
Centrals and Glennie split tallies with Glennie four goals and Yates three while Carter Lindsay and Rowlands add several majors. McCombe Broockmann McLean and Mead contribute for rival sides as Umpire Jenkins officiates in Balingup.
Bridgetown Rifle Club conducted a practice shoot at the 500 yard range with two bursts observed. Scores without handicaps include K Shepherd 92 32 64 J Cheyv 01 90 61 EK Billington 27 58 0 L Lowe 80 26 58 J BID 1 20 54 and A Donald 29 24 63. Next Sunday May 30 a spoon shoot will be held over the 500 yard and 00 yard ranges.
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