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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
5
The Advertiser invites entries for a weekly Fremantle football contest in connection with W.AFL fixtures. From Saturday July 9 1923, contests run through the season with a half guinea prize each week. Submit point predictions for this week's fixtures by noon Saturday to The Advertiser office Fremantle. The Sporting Editor's decision is final.
Western Australia A Grade results show South Fremantle 10.15 over East Fremantle 11. Subiaco 7.10 over East Perth 6.11. West Perth 12.15 over Perth 4.10. Western Division further lists Subiaco 12.20 over South Fremantle 5.9 and East Fremantle 14.9 over Training College 9.6. North Fremantle 7.13 over Cottesloe 7.7. Victorian League and Association results follow with multiple fixtures and scores.
South Fremantle faces Subiaco at Fremantle Oval with umpire Bryant and lists players including Sunderland Jin Bateman Staton Duma Malone and O Connor Ochiltree Heindricks Campbell White Callow Mahon Lynch Taxford captain Barnard Hollis. East Fremantle meets West Perth at Leederville with umpire Nash and captains Rawlinson and Trustcott among players.
East Perth and Perth Oval lists several players and captains including Sherlock Murray Fletcher Hilton Owens Duffy B Harrold Western Allen Brentnall Johnston Sparrow Woodthorpe Groom Giesse Gepp Mitchell Summer Maloney Sharples Evans Silverstone Bryant Lightly Ledger Love Hott A Watts Langlands Finlay McAuliffe Corner McKenzie G Watts Fisher McComdish Gaynor Dobson Clowes Exley Matthews Fowler Bradshaw Caldwell Grant.
EX SCHO LARS ASSOCIATION reports from grounds at Subiaco and North Fremantle as Subiaco defeats Easts with Herb Limb scoring four goals. Nash, Bryant and Harrold feature in a drawn Perth West clash while City press comments reflect on forward weakness and midseason form among Perth clubs. Casualties and blood stirring matches in Melbourne noted.
A large crowd witnessed a dominant Reds display at Port Oval as South United and Eastern South battled for position. Les Sutherland booted four majors with strong support from Boomer Bateman and Johnny Campbell, while Ray Mudie faced scrutiny for fair play lapses.
Souths suffered a decisive defeat as Subiaco fielded a strong side with seven or eight A team players. Final score Subiaco 12 21 to Souths 5 9. Players Fletcher Miller Whitely E Shelton Hallwork Dickhart Carey shown well. Next Saturday Souths face Baxt at East Fremantle Oval. Grand balloon carnival planned at Victoria Hall Thursday with Griffins banjo orchestra. Fremantle Hotel hosts a full meeting tonight.
North Fremantle picture night at the North Fre Town Hall on June 18 drew a strong crowd. The three North Fremantle Football Clubs thank Mr J McKeicher for supporting the event and Mayor R Bracks for his public thanks. A euchre party and dance on June 20 at the Guildhall drew nearly 70 despite a storm, with Mrs Goodsell and Mr G Andrews sharing first prize. The next euchre night is July 4, with plans for a social to fund a potential end‑of‑season trip. A match against Cottesloe Claremont saw a close win for North Fremantle by six points, 7 goals 13 behinds to 7 goals 7 behinds, with Roy Jackson and others highlighted.
Teddy Mcintosh and Vic in goal showed sharp judgment in the dash out while Wal ly Cain struggled most of the day. O Maraa and Robertson plus Paul Casserley worked hard. dad figure seen, Moncrieff took knocks from Cottesloe backs. Umpire Cassey criticized for allowing rough play as Ernie Riley shines in aerials. We face Subiaco at North on Saturday and plan a trip to Jarrahdale if weather holds.
The Beaconsfield Ex Scholars express deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Metheraff and family in the bereavement of their son, sharing the community’s sorrow and support during this sad time.
On Saturday Wentworth met Cottesloe at North Fremantle Oval and the game ended level at 64. Umpire Kenny officiated well. Next Saturday Beaconsfield will be the visitor and players should be on the ground by 1 15. Reg Metherall’s death was noted with sympathy extended to his family. Madden saved the match and Beaconsfield looms as the next challenge with shooting boots urged for the forwards.
North Fremantle defeated Cottesloe Beach Club by nine points at Claremont Showgrounds. Final scores were North Fremantle 6 goals 2 behinds 38 points to Cottesloe Beach 4 goals 4 behinds 28 points. Moffin kicked four goals, with Pike and Reeves adding one each. Les Daniels Returned, Pearce and Laren stood out on defense and at least one goal noted. Next Saturday North Fremantle hosts South Fremantle in the first match of the second round.
Walker's Newsagency advertises Perth prices for Swan TM Histories and Readers. Includes availability details and pricing for school books in a compact shop notice style. Contains named business and product entries.
Thistle United and Casuals met on Saturday with Casuals winning 2 to 1. A fast first half featured tight defense and numerous scoring chances for both sides before Casuals broke through on a corner kick. Thistles equalized late in the game through J. Oswald, but Casuals added another goal and held on as Thistles failed to equalize before time.
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