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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1952

Page

4

Norths overwhelm Souths with late rally in rugby clash

Norths pressed the attack and scored through Williams Lawson and Seymour as they built a 34 to 10 lead over Souths before Lindsay touched down on the final bell. Casson missed the conversion.

Williams Grand RM Norths Souths Lawson Norths Lindsay Brickley Carmoady Rowe Appleton Seymour Orea McDonald Balcom Lawrence Casson

Primary Schools Tennis Cup Shaping Up In Coffs Harbour

The annual knockout High School Cup tennis competition for sub juniors, run by the Coffs Harbour PSAAA, shows rising team numbers and improving play. Semi finals set after first rounds. results include Korora 58 over Timmisvale 14 and Sawtell 59 over Woolgoolga 13.

Coffs Harbour PSAAA Coffs Harbor Sesults Korora Timmisvale Woolgoolga Glenreagh Boambee Nona Glen Korora Sawtell Colts Harbour

Coffs Harbour Tennis Association Draw Published

The Coffs Harbour and District Tennis Association releases the competition draw for women's midweek on August 7 with matches including Coffs Harbour 2 versus Calfs Harbour 3 and Sawtell versus Caffs Harbour 4. Men's A grade games are listed for August 9 with Red facing Bonville Boombee versus Jetty and Catholic versus Blue.

Coffs Harbour and District Coffs Harbour Calfs Harbour Sawtell Caffs Harbour Tetty Jetty Catholic Red Bonville Boombee Blue

Scares Central Triumph in Southern Zone Rugby Match

Southern Zone defeated Northern Zone 34 to 13 in a rugby game. Seymour scored a try and four others added, Lawson contributed five goals, while Hoosen Corfe Casson and two goals were noted for Northern. Mr. E. McFadyen officiated the match at af Dorrigo.

Seymour McDonald Smith Nolan Williams Rowe Lawson Hoosen Corfe Casson Mr. E. McFadyen Af Dorrigo

Kevin Darke Secures Second Title At Coffs Harbour

Kevin Darke won his second title in the 1952 Coffs Harbour Tennis Club championships by defeating George Ginger 3 6 6 4 in the final of the men's reserve trade singles. Ginger reached the finals in all three A reserve events, while Geoff Hannaford and Mrs Evans upset Ginger in doubles. The mixed handicap final saw Pat Hiscox and Mrs Hiscox defeat Vince Young and Mrs Young. The tournament boosts optimism for the upcoming Association championships and includes social plans for August 18.

Kevin Darke Coffs Harbour Geo. Ginger George Ginger Geoff Hannaford Evans Ginger Pat Hiscox

Lindsay dominates wet Stableford showdown at Macksville

In heavy rain at Macksville, Lindsay shot 34 points on a 72 gross to win the Stableford. Col Cutmore was runner up with 32 points on 73, followed by G D T Seccombe with 29 and Graham Dowling on 28 as top A graders excelled in soggy conditions.

Stableford Lindsay Col Cutmore G. D. T. Seccombe Graham Dowling

McLean Stars In Davies Shield Victory

Alby McLean starred as Southern Zone beat Northern Zone XIII 19 to 5 in the Davies Shield match at Mackeville. McLean sparked several breaks with Connelly and Gillett. Pike kicked Souths ahead early, Brennan led Northern with a late try, and Richardson and Hill contributed for Souths. Referee was Mr. R Heath of Bellingen. Souths Under 18 won 14 to 3 with Williams, Bellard, Lawrence, and Geederough scoring.

Digger Alby Mclean Mackeville Northern Zone Coffs Harbour Grafton South McLean Connolly Gillett Simpson D. Hill Bucks Pike NORTH Ken Brennan Souths Gam Norths Fike Richardson K. Hill Brennan Orman Connelly Scuhs Cunningham R. Heath Bellingen Reading S. Williams Bellard Lawrence Geederough G_ Duncan -gea Foesen W. Ket Celis Harbour

Child's handbag found at Felice Scation incident

In a local incident at Felice Station a child's handbag was found. Police are seeking the owner and describe the item as a small bag with a strap. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

Bowling Club preps for season at Coffs Harbour

The Coffs Harbour Bowling Club new committee organizes for the season with greens and clubhouse works planned. Inter club social match against the Golf Club is set for Sunday afternoon, with players gathering at 1 30 pm and cards to be submitted.

Coffs Harbour Bowling Club Golf Club Bowls Club

High School Team Captures Open Division Cup at Carnival

At Kempsey schoolboys carnival the open division final saw the High School team defeat Kempsey 10 to 8 in rain soaked conditions. Reid Kemp and Seecombe scored all points with Reid and Kemp each earning a try and Seecombe converting two goals. Teams from Taree to Coffs Harbour competed across three grounds from 9 am to 5 pm.

Kempsey Bcy Diggers Reid Kemp Seecombe Brisbane Spirit Taree Coffs Harbour

Sawtell Weekend Tennis Fixtures Curtailed by Wet Weather

Sawtell sport washed out with bowls play restricted to severe tackles and social tennis scaled back. Matches reported include T Dillon 27 versus Barren 20 31 and Nugent over Cook 26 10 with several other results noted before play was halted.

Joe Watson Ted Cripps Woolstonecraft Club Bob Wright Carlingford Ted Townsend Gratton Sawtell Club C. Ford Priestley Sainsbury Rae Lynch Ranby Murphy Dain Sawtell T. Dillon Barren F. Phillips T Fowler Nugent Cook M. Hutton R. Buckler Sawter O. Kelly A. Bris Seu Dj. Hayes T. Richards McLeod

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Wesley Shield Morch Seymour Handy Corfee McLennan Corie Kevin Little A Jack Simmons Pelaco Beaucaire Your Mercer Frank Delorado T. Lindsay C. Cut Macksville G. D. Tseccambe Don Sharp K. Irvine Associates Clutt J.T Seccombe G. D. Seccombe McPhillips Bowling Club Greens Arthi Ted Saul Vic Redaacil Lyal Kesterton Bill Greenwold Swadling Albert Thompson Arthi Hatch Bill Harrison Bill Swadling Vic Reddachfl Sawitell
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