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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

4

Rovers Edge Fire Brigade in Closest Premier Match

A large Geraldton crowd watched a tense final quarter as Rovers fought back to edge Fire Brigade by one point in the premier Geraldton National Football Association contest. Travis and Jupp led Brigades while Holmes and O Malley sparked the Rovers attack in a battle noted for scrums and last minute pressure.

Geraldton National Football Association Recreation Group Fire Brigade Stehn Orntle Bet Rovers Travis Emmates FE. W. Dunn K. Holmes H. Westlake J. Doyle H. Criddie G. Forrester L- Herbert G. Lucas M. Jordan W. O'Grady G. Cramer F. Lucas F. Symons IL Taylor C. Tamblyn K. Mitchell M. Wiltshire F. H. Wilcox F. Patten T. Ramshaw W. Dornan K. Butler Y Farley FP. Wilcox Bishey Jordan Brigades N. Jupp T. O Malley H. Criddle G. Worthington Trav’ Wilcox T. O'Malley R. Taylor N. Grigsby C. Inbel Criddie T. Rawshaw Wilcox Holmes P, ‘Oaper G. Jupp C. Isbel Lvoyle I. Mounier K. Cooper Cooper Tamblyn Ramshaw Lawrence Tamblyn Ame Rovera Mark R. Mounier Doyle Rogers Morris P. Cooper I. Glance Hnes Sally

Rovers edge Fire Brigade by a point in tight football clash

Morrix sparked the Rovers with repeated pack taps as N Jupp and O Malley were involved in key exchanges. Final score Rovers 77 Fire Brigade 76 with Lucas top scorer for Rovers on eight goals and Jupp also prominent. Best rovers players listed include Mitchell Criddle Holmes and Lucas. Fire Brigade standout Morris and Jupp among others.

Morrix Wilcox N. Jupp T.o'malley Brigades Morris Rovers Fire Brigade F. Lucas J- Doyle K. Holmes M. Jordan W. Lawrence T. O'Malley R. Mouniér T. Ramshaw F. H. Wilcox

Rovers B Grade Secures First Win of Season

Rovers B Grade team defeated Fire Brigade on Sunday. Final score: Rovers 8 goals 5 behinds for 53 points, Fire Brigade 4 goals 8 behinds for 32 points. The win marks the club’s first victory of the season.

Premiership Table Figures Position of Teams

The Geraldton National Football Association concludes the third qualifying rounds with final positions for all premiership teams. Details show standings after Sundays play, listing team order from top to bottom based on results this period.

Geraldton National Football Association

Geraldton Teams Named For Inter-District Fixtures

The Geraldton National Football Association announces two inter district fixtures against Northampton-Upper Chapman teams at Geraldton Recreation Ground next Sunday. First Eighteen and Second Eighteen squads listed with named backs halves centres forwards and key positions. Some players unavailable for travel and a request to inform Mr Rutherford if any chosen cannot play. Second eighteen start at 1 15 pm main event at 4 pm.

Geraldton Northampton-Upper Chapman Football Association Geraldton Recreation Ground Geraldton National Football Asociation Air A. B. Rutherford W. O'Grady H. Weslake E. Edwards N. Grigsby Wrensted Taylor F. Win Seid K. Morris E. Marsden G. Cramer P. Cooper K. Cooper N. Calen C. Tamblyn E. Pyatt V. Farley Lucas L. Herbert T. O'Malley M. Jordan R. Mounier J. Doyle F. Patten A. Maherrover E. Giles Brunnen J. Harling W. Sweeser K. Browninge A. Gray G. Jupp L. Cairn Mr. Rutherford

Visiting Players Named for Northampton Upper Chapman Trip

Forty two players selected to travel to Geraldton to represent the Northampton Upper Chapman Football Association against the Geraldton National Football Association next Sunday. Firsts captain L P Cooper leads a long list with L Bridgeman as vice captain and L Ash K Cooper E Sims R Warr J Stokes H Drage K Jupp and others. Seconds captain R Warr with a large squad follows, including R Ash F Hayward T Cooper L Jupp and more. Both visiting teams will wear maroon and white uniforms.

Geraldton Northampton-Upper Chapman B. Johnson N. Kupech L. Criddie Tetlow A. Hrooks K. Simkin L. Johnson W. Ant K. Stokes R. Warr R. Ash F. Hayward T. Cooper L Jupp E. Cripps BR. Hasleby D. Barham R. Exton P. Carson T. K. Wil Home M. T. Williams W. J. Smith J. Lucas M. Gray H. Culloton Merrideth G. A. Drage F. Sims K. Bunter FP. Hatch

Rifle Shooting Trophy Won By M Logue Alembera Club

Alembera of the Greenough Rifle Club won a club trophy at the 00 yards Sund ay range with a score of 68 amid a field including J Prendergast V Criddie R Patience F Cant and Cockham. Other scores listed show competition levels and team entries.

Alembera Greenough Rifle Club M. Logue D. Brockman Hamersiey R. Criddie

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