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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
4
Round three in the Wim mra League features predicted upsets with visiting teams favored. Key matches occur at Rapenyep with Horsham hosting the home side and at Minyip where Bless face the Tigers as Rupanyup and War loom as potential shocks amid inconsistent form.
Noradjuha and Goroke prepare for a tight Central Wimmera Football League clash at Goroke on Saturday as round four unfolds. Noradjuha seeks a win after a dominant season display, while Goroke aims to counter with a strong home effort and key players Dan Carey and Ward featuring in a pivotal match.
Smale top with goals for Wartscknn in a league game as Hendin also scores. Bid Dyer leads, with Watlowine featuring in the attack. The Warrack team forwards and Baker, Murton, and Ryan Minyip contribute, while King Bawell and others defend. Final tally unclear due to OCR errors.
An eyewitness describes a vivid Horsham display blending old and new design elements. The exhibit features white and yellow tones, tall white structures, and a dynamic combination of past and future footballer imagery, stirring local interest and curiosity.
A reader columnist notes the team’s first win is meritorious as they came from behind. Backline players show good understanding and teamwork with new members, while forwards and rucks need development. The fever of the team relies on continued practice and support through ups and downs.
Horsham selects three position swaps for the Wimmera League third round match against Rupanyup. Fitzgerald and Quick shift roles, with P Fitzgerald and Quick in new pockets, while Nelo moves to centre half forward. Roney and Tucker affected as teams fill positions with Ward in the ruck amidst uncertain clearance status.
A fragmented report notes Gare Trophy awarded to a team mate amid reports of penalties and repairs. Names such as Mab Tocker and Fitzgeraith appear in unclear context while Horsham is mentioned with a win and a reporter's reference to a trophy.
Jeparit appears likely to topple Stawell after a tight win over Horsham and a strong head to head. Stawell and Minyip pose threats as the season tightens, with Warrack and Horsham also in the mix. Key players include Burturday and McPhee in the scoring lists, as teams push to climb the standings at Cen a Park and beyond.
A fragmented report lists umpire shortages and irregular scheduling across the Horsham and Wimmera leagues. Matches including Rupanyup versus Morshim Hopkins, Stawell, and Horsham district games appear affected by officiating gaps and uncertain venues.
The Hor sham Hockey Association announces second round draws for tomorrow at Horsham High. Presbyterian v Wallace leads a 2 pane pairing with Waratah and Methodists having a bye in the planned schedule.
Horsham hosts Rupanyup at City Oval on Saturday. The lineup includes backs Ingleton Cornell Johns and backs B Ward Davis and Rich, with key players listed for the match.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Horsham Football Club and a best and fairest player coupon. Details are unclear with garbled dates and names. No full identity or event specifics are readable.
City Council debates cricket wicket construction and football season readiness. Councilman Vaughan refers the matter to Me Vaughan after Cr. J. And ervon and Cr. T Conmoy move the item. The Thamesport council discusses whether Oval facilities can be ready for upcoming events.
Wonwandah trailed by three goals at three quarters but surged in the final period to defeat St Michaels by a single goal. Dominant early play from St Michaels gave way to a tight finish as Wonwandah overcame the deficit with a strong second half effort led by X Shorty and M Hutchinson. Final score Wonwandah 10 to St Michaels 9.
In a Saturday game at depart fon, four Marsham Seconds players each kicked three goals: Kelly, W. Bond, L. Peachey, and J. Timms. Murphy kicked more than once for Northan with three goals, and Jeparit's scorers included D. Law Ingwton M. Sandiford N. Straipa Br Palmer H. Keim among others.
In a rough weekend of league play, Ong defeats the Improved Himerm by six, Balntn fall to Wonwondah by a single goal after leading most of the match. Homers beat Bt. Michael's by five goals while College downed Homers by six, with Taylor Lake, Orley, Maca, and Jung vy among noted contenders for the next round.
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