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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
3
Eastlake Acton and Ainslie build on recent efforts to elevate local teams placing strong performances across regional events. The trio’s results signal growing momentum and rising profiles for the clubs involved.
The second round fixtures produced wins for West City, South City and Molonglo in a windy Kingston Oval clash. Acton and Kazlake battled hard as Eastlake pressed with goal chances, Robbie and Atkinson scoring for Eastlake while Acton relied on Perry, Walsh and Toohey to push back.
Ainslie hosted Manuka on their ground as heavy wind shaped a tight game. Amalie led early for Ainslie but Manuka struck back with Brown Hicks and Williamson powering a six goal surge before half time. In the final two quarters Manuka stayed ahead as Amalie rallied, with Nancarrew Day and Lyng preventing a late comeback. final score Manuka 12 9 11 etc.
In a Canberra Cup match at York Park Canberra and Burns Club played to a scoreless draw with Canberra hampered by missing players. Burns had the better chances though poor finishing and a late error kept the game goalless. Junior Duntroon defeated Federal Rovers by a single goal in five with Mayo and McDonald scoring for Duntroon.
In a keen preseason series by the Women’s Hockey Association at Acton Hockey Ground, Telopea defeated W.C.A. 23 to 2 with J Bale opening the scoring, F Rowley replying for W.C.A. and WN Barrie of Telopea forcing duties on the opponents. Boronias beat Womerahs 6 to 3 as L Blundell and B O Connor led the scorers, while Kingston overwhelmed Hall 4 to 2 with L McCap from netting twice.
With the final whistle the crowd praised the victors Mia Beadman mother of Jack Beadman Canberra forward rushed onto the field and kissed her son while E Hawke and W Grimes were carried shoulder high by cheering spectators on the field.
At the Royal Hotel the Manly Cup was presented with officials from Queanbeyan and Canberra praising the rival teams. Canberra captain Mr. F Hawke led tributes to the Queanbeyan Blues and expressed hope the spirit shown would continue in future Queanbeyan matches.
Adaminaby beat Cooma Greens for the Peter Dawson Cup seven to five while Cooma All Blacks Reserves lost the Chilsons Cup to Bredbo by 12 to eight. In the senior clash Cooma led two all at half time before visitors surged to win seven five.
In Griffiths newly-prepared area, Juniors Baptists won 2-3-21 to 1-12 over Bt. Pauls. Queanbeyan defeated Tolopes Park. Amalie Juniors 6-10 defeated Bt. Christopher's 1-2. Hem. players listed include Ainslie Saunders Law Boom Sweet ham At Christopher's McGuiness Dogan Kyan Dwyer.
Heavy rain disrupted Melbourne football results with Richmond and Carlton both upset by Footscray and Geelong. Leading scorers include Hardiman and Moriarty while several associations feature tight margins. Major results: Port Melbourne over Williamstown, Yarraville over Oakleigh, Prahran over Brighton, and Melbourne defeating Kewdon in a high scoring day.
The Queanbeyan branch of the Country Women’s Association starts a winter clothing knitting competition to provide warm outfits for needy infants. Wool supplied by the Association. a prize will go to the winner. Further particulars available from Messrs Gipp, Aneckiman, and Dickson.
The Cooma All Blacks announce their team to face Canberra on Sunday. Full-back and halves are listed with Ac Free body Khremaquarters W Brewey Gray Johnson and Quali. Forwards include J Reedy D Jones M Drumgold J Wiley H Brows and Mooney.
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