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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
5
A collage of results from the Victorian League and Western Division plus Eastern Division summaries. East Perth beats East Fremantle while Subiaco defeats Perth. South Fremantle tops Training College. The season highlights Cinoris as a premier ruck and notes injuries and standout players including Hoft and McGuinness.
Midweek game at Fremantle Oval on May 30 left the Garrison 27 points behind as the Sports dominated early with 26 points to 3 and extended the gap through the match. Jerry and Co. scored several times while notable players such as “Shoe King” Shelton, “The Count” and Tim contributed in a high scoring contest.
The Fremantle Club held a 20 mile event last Saturday with 25 riders starting. R Watson won in 56 minutes 28 seconds from Smin. France posted fastest time 53 minutes 25 seconds and was praised as a great rider. Several riders suffered flats or rim damage, including C Baker I Caporn and A Williams.
In ideal conditions Fremantle and Perth played a fast lacrosse game ending 12 goals apiece. Sid keeps going and George Edinger starred in goal along with Eddie Lamperd Arthur Campbell and Tom Stainton as Fremantle’s defense.
South Australia teams Sturt Glenelg South Adelaide Port Adelaide West Torrens Norwood West Adelaide Geelong Essendon Melbourne St Kilda Richmond Gee long Williamstown Brighton North Melbourne Hawthorn Northcote Footscray Port Melbourne Prahran. Scores show Sturt 12.17 over Glenelg 3.14 and other results including South Adelaide 14.12 over Port Adelaide 10.10.
The report lists top scorers with goals and teams noted for A grade action. Names include Verwid, Suherland, Gege, Colley, Bryant, Owens, Outridge, Johnson, Lightly, Wattt, Boweringson, Chalmers, Wall, Cinoris, Leonard, Fletcher, Duffy, Mone, Giese, Nardie, McOmish, Marwick with varying goal tallies and affiliations.
Listings show Subiaco with a full line including Walters Cahill Holt Guhl Howson Pengel Leonard Laing Preedy Outridge captain Grigg Thompson Sexton Sampson Scadden Harle Eddy Brophy facing West Perth led by vice captain Blundell and a host of players. East Fremantle meets Perth at the WACA with Sharples Evans Silverstone Bryant and Lofty lineup. Fremantle Oval hosts South Fremantle versus East Perth with a large roster including Joaum Bateman Staton Dunn Malone Sutherland and more.
A day featured sharp shooting by Jack Leen who hit 14 of 16. South Fremantle's scoring came from Anderson Shanahan Barker Finucane Fletcher Whitely and Miller with Hetherington the sole goal for Claremont. A big draw is anticipated as Souths plan their strongest side this season and a club meeting is held tonight at the Fremantle Hotel.
Thistle United visited HLP I and lost 1 0 as Groves starred for Thistle but failed to score. This was his first match in some time, supporters urged persistence as AIL and both teams impressed. The match featured the HLFJ band and a cordial atmosphere.
Adams in goal played the game of his life as Partridge, McLaren, Gilles, Robson, Smith and Smythe prepare for the 15 pm train. McLaren’s toe ailment flared but he managed a couple of touches on the ball.
Onlooker reports Caley's had the better of play but failed in front of goal as Swanbourne won 1 to nil at Fremantle Park. Caley's prospects look up for a rematch against Rangers on Perth Esplanade, with team selections and player notes follow.
South Fremantle defeated Training College 35 goals 20 to 14 at North Fremantle Oval last Saturday. The College fielded a weakened side, allowing a one sided result.
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