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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
7
Football schedules list three fixtures at Fremantle Oval Subiaco Oval and Perth Oval plus a WA C A ground match. West Perth faces South Fremantle East Fremantle meets Subiaco and West Perth hosts East Perth Perth plays Midland with secretary J. J. Simons announcing.
The Inter-Town match disrupted club play with Fremantle and Perth fielding strong sides. Fremantle led early as Sam Tyson and Doig scored, while Perth responded through Halliday Sellars Barnes and Limb. Final scores showed Perth ahead in the late stage, with notable efforts from Parsons Thomas Halliday Limb and Doig for Fremantle and strong showings from Craig Groom Tapping and Huxham for Port.
The piece discusses Percy Trotter likely refereeing again and the league’s stance on his umpiring. It highlights top players like Fred MacGinis and Albert Thurgood as all time greats, mentions Duff Kelly carrying South Melbourne, Toohey with Fitzroy, Frank Golding at Sturt, and Albert Heinrichs taking a season off due to surgery, plus coaching moves and side notes on various clubs.
A rambling recap of Fremantle football figures and players with critique of omissions and form. It notes Dix missing from selections, praises Dix’s absence, and highlights players like Craig, Groom, and Tysons, plus East Fremantle and Subiaco Oval matches and upcoming derbies with East Perth and South Perth.
The report notes Fisher shows limited improvement in kicking while displaying natural ability living at York, with North Fremantle defeating Cottesloe 6.8 to 3.10 at North Fremantle Oval. Thomas named best on ground. quarters detail North leads 3.3 to 1.7 early, late goals by Cottesloe and strong play by Doig’s team. Local kickers listed. Parry's Pharmacy advertises specials on Market Street.
North Fremantle Juniors beat Cottesloec on the North Oval last Saturday for their first win. Skippy Billy Smith hails the result as promising with Magpies boasting strong material and several champions like Woods, Barnes, Mundy, and Piper. A sad note reports Will Crow losing part of a thumb in an accident. trainers Meaty Weaterguard and Storer prepare a welcome for returning players as Bill Thomas, the president, battles illness.
A historical advertisement declares Parry's Teething Powders as the best and safest remedy for infants. It emphasizes relief from teething discomfort and promotes trust in the product's efficacy for young children.
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