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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
11
Fragmented OCR narrative recounts a boxing event or victory near Leopold with unclear names and sequence. The garbled text references a fight or match, some local venues, and scattered scorers or participants amid noisy transcription. Specific persons, dates, or places are not recoverable from the unreadable sections.
Belmont Juniors defeated Barwon Heads 64 in a hard fought match on Barwon Heads ground. Belmont players missing were Bear Bush Crowle Bertwhistle while Heads lacked two or three, Belmont led 2 17 at half and finished 9 10 64 to 3 3 21. A McCann and Bert Leibphardt top scorers with multiple goals and behinds, Belmont captain A. Clatenger praised local supporters after the game.
A fragmented OCR style entry lists various sports figures, matches, and committee notes. It mentions CHURCH OCATION and VIE COACHES, plus several player names like Hunter and Fischer, with scattered scores and panel references. The text also nods to meetings, committees, and possible upcoming events without clear dates.
In a tense battle at crown Matching da date, Geeloone scored twice as the home side, including a late penalty save by Her man, edged Smath 3 2. Maher, new to the side and playing centre forward, impressed with his pace and control, while AMncer and Chowte supported sharply.
In a hard fought Diwherty Cop encounter Geelong led 2 0 at halftime while Essendon pressed in the second period. Key moments included Meiklejohn and Morrow forcing attacks, a missed penalty, and several near misses as the Geelong defense held firm amid sustained Essendon pressure.
Geelong dominated in both grades against South Yarra with several wins by Hawkes, Hawkes, Barbour, and Barbour couples while singles and doubles saw mixed rosters. Final rubbers and sets show Geelong ahead with multiple victories, contrast by South Yarra’s lone rubber and several close set outcomes.
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