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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
2
Rugby notes from Forbes describe bright prospects as training intensifies for first and reserve teams. Key players like Barney Hearn Lance Emith and John Wallace shine, with competition for spots expected to shape a formidable lineup including new arrivals and a potential under 16 squad.
Temperatures cooled to 81 as Forbes free grade final unfolds with a late chase by Capsians minor premiers to decide the season's premiers. Marist Brothers College win the Angelo Cup reserve grade. WCW top-scorer Flynn 90 in a 4 wicket win as Jones and Fowler share four-for, while Elliott leads for gerabong with 25. Boxing finals and college championship details noted for Drill Hall tonight.
Ralph Emion leads batting averages at 45.5 with Les Jones best bowler at 78 per wicket in Grinsted Cup women s matches. Alex Fowler won a meat catches trap prize. tribute miniature bat presented by Mort B. Shanahs J. & Coles. captains Ashcroft and Handacre sign autographs. Grand final set for Spooner Oval next Sunday. C.W. and Capetans squads listed with 10 o clock start.
Marist Brothers defeated Bedgerabong 130 to 4 in the reserve grade final played last Saturday on Halpin's Flat. The report lists Marist players including Ambrose, Daley, Coles, Pymiorit, and Peters among those tried earlier in the week. The season opens April 12 with Parkes visiting, and selectors note a No 1 team will be chosen from the second string. Local transfers include Cowra star McKnight moving to Forbes and Joey Jones clearing to train at Spooner Oval for a first team berth.
The Forbes Old-Timers trounced Wirriny 274 runs in two hours in a Sunday match at the Latter centre. Best scores came from Don Clegg and Don Tickner with 64, Al Smith 31, and E Willy, Alan Breaden among notable contributors. Wirring's 128 reply saw C Tooke 28 and F Minogue 2 top for their side as Worfull.
A practice shoot at Forbes Range on March 29 produced solid scores led by Murray McDonald with a pair of aes and Bill McKeon. Results show W Holmes M and Jarrick among others with notable scores. The rifle team announces an Easter Saturday match with golfers on April 12 and notes a John Jarrick trophy stage at 200 yards next Saturday.
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