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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
5
Spitfires clinched a 20 to 19 victory over Young Gasrne Club in a tightly contested match. Both teams traded leads with standout plays from Fire and Rovers, delivering an exciting climactic finish amid a packed arena.
Kevin Ryan led the locals as Boorowa faced a tough display from Harden and Kilmore. Harvey and Kinney scored penalties and tries, with Harden sealing a 14 to 10 victory after late penalties.
The Group Nine Committee controlled last Saturday's Meher Gap match amid dispute over West Wy long's appeal to the North Western Rugby league. The cup changed hands as Tumut Young Youre Junce Barmonian Coothamndra and Cooramardra moved, with debates over standings and potential historic shifts.
Boorowa Footballers defeated Cootamundra 5 to 4 in a high tempo Maher Cup clash played at a dramatic pace. The contest featured strong individual efforts and defensive grit, ending with Boorowa securing a narrow victory and a memorable chapter in local rugby league history.
Fragmentary text notes the Maher Cup presented by Mr Malay to Tu rout in 1920, a fire match in mid winter 1920s, and unions ruling later. It mentions first rugby league for the cup in 1923, later control by a group, and the cup growing in popularity as a premier NSW football trophy.
A report on a rugby match noting fast play and hard lines. Players and referees are mentioned in a vivid, if garbled, account with Cootamundra and Boorowa scoring references and attempts at backline breaks.
A rugged rugby clash sees Cootamundra surge late with Watt scoring a decisive try after a blistering team move. Brisk plays from Walsh and Getta set up Watt to force the late score as Power converts for a 5 to 4 lead and a vital victory.
The article notes Boorowa and Craga or nearby teams in a Cup match. It mentions supporters traveling, a penal foul, and players like Gehrig and Bryce involved in the game action. Fans celebrated a close win with stage performances and postmatch remarks.
The town gathered in Tulforce on Saturday night to honor returning players with the old pot, as crowds thronged the streets and theater showdowns paused for the tribute. Local officials including President Hancock spoke, praising the team and urging continued success.
The article recaps weekend golf results with Horsie Meboaalt winning the Sah ryford Event from Jin Whale by three points amid mixed play. It notes scores, handicaps, and player performances including Weeden and Sullivan, plus rules and penalties details for the golf club and plans for next weekend events.
The report covers the Maher Cup draw at Cowra on July 6 with Temora involved. Reserves caused a draw as five players were moved into the side, aiming to balance Harden’s team. Mr A Dobbin led the game as the Busy Committee notes aim to fill the squad to the contest.
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