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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
8
Bright 37 not out by Jack Wood anchors Ex-Servicemen after Blackheath led 6 13 at stumps. Rain interruptions and slow scoring marked the day with several stoppages while opening and middle orders struggled before Wood and a late push lifted the total to 7 for 97.
Ex-Service men beat Laharum by 23 runs after scoring 7 128 led by 38 not out by George Hopper. McDowell 31 and Hopper 3 54 aided a 62 run stand with 34 for the fifth wicket before McDowell retired hurt. Laharum to 103 all out as McNeal’s three wicket burst and McDowell’s bowling sealed the win on a wet ground with two slow bowlers.
The Horsham Swimming Club reported at a Friday committee meeting that all damage to the men’s dressing sheds had been repaired and the conveniences re-created. Club President Mr J Neil announced the repairs were completed.
Waratahs defeated Presbyterians by 23 runs to 20 in a Horsham Softball Association match at Horsham High School on Saturday. The Royals Methodist game ended in a draw.
The Horeham Swimming Club calls for a pool caretaker with strong swimming ability. Chosen candidate will supervise from 4 pm to 9 pm and teach young children to swim alongside general supervision of the club’s facilities.
The Horsham Swimming Club will investigate the organization of a New Year’s Day swimming carnival, aiming for a day night event and broader community participation.
Natimuk and district teams endured rain and windy conditions with extended sets in a dense A and B Grade tennis match. Presbyterian beat Noradjuha 8 1, Natimuk upset Dimboola Kaat 8-5, Greenland Dam defeated Adelphian 12-6, West Wall triumphed in a close D Grade game, Riverside Gold beat West Wall 10-3, and multiple individual rubbers were decided amid showers and forfeits.
Drang chased 49 with steady bowling from Longmire 4-15 and Uebergang 3-6, while Diggers bowled out for 49 in a tense first innings. Drang toppled to 8-39 before a late stand with Miller and King, then clinched at 51 with King 4-3 and Joe Harry 4-23 leading the bowling.
Pimpinio declared 5-192 in their innings as Riverside trailed at 4-68 at stumps. Pimpinio top scorer E Kemp 28 not out with J Ives 14 and L Rule 28. Riverside opener Ploszane and Baudinette provided early stroke, later O'Brien 12 not out and Kurtz 15 not out lifted Riverside to 4-68. Wickets fell to Wikt, Wilson, Rule and others amid tight bowling and rain-affected play.
Friday committee members of the Horsham Swimming Chair asked the City Council to install lights at the Wimumera River swimming pool for night use. Lights had been removed for centenary celebrations and depth gauges were to be added in the pool.
The May Park Sports Committee will hold its annual sports event for children on Christmas Day following a decision at yesterday's Horsham meeting. Public financial support is sought. Mr M France was elected President with officers including Secretary-Treasurer G Faux and committee members E Warrick A Muller EB King A Hurst H Thomas.
The annual women’s shoot featured seven shots over 600 and 600 yards held by Hor sham Rifle Club on Saturday. Mrs Roy Smith won, with Miss Mary Gregor Mesdamen Wilfrid Smith Norman Smith and W Ainsworth among top scorers. J Skinner won both scratch and handicap for the men amid a weak showing.
Pine Lake hosts the Horsham Angling Club Christmas competition on Saturday with two divisions for boat anglers and bank anglers and prizes for each division.
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