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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
3
The Inverell representative team to face Moree in the Spicer Cup on Saturday has been declared by selectors. W Strahley is named full back A Keightley JD Ewler O Shannessy and L Mure at three quarters with A Steele at five eighth. Forwards include J Guan W Cannons M Talker K Strahley E Delbridge Jelaridge. Reserves list G Berelni Forder and others.
Oxfords defeated Tonna 39 to 13 in a rough Saturday contest. Key players included Wilkins OShannessy Foley and Marquart who contributed tries and conversions. The Magpies showed late pressure with Fordyce and Nicholson scoring as the outcome sealed at final whistle.
A garbled report notes a ladies hockey competition at CHlpal with teams including Humble tringybark Reo and Lele Will Ape TWayed. The scene is busy as players and supporters gather for the contest on the field Monday.
Rugby and football expert Bob Craig offers guidance on teamwork in football emphasizing collective effort over individual prowess. He argues success comes from anticipation, timing, and constant support to outnumber opponents and maintain possession while avoiding unnecessary risks.
The Scarlets and Lilacs battled to a 0 0 stalemate as both sides pressed in the final minutes. Highlights note Lilacs’ strong defense and Scarlets’ late push, with tactical marching and captaincy guidance shaping the cautious square.
In the Brits Cup weekend rounds the Scarlet Runners defeated the Lilacs 2–0 with goals from Joyce Legge and Esme Woodham. The Bluebirds beat the All-Blacks 4–2, with ML Aston scoring twice and Springbett and M Lennon each netting one. Doris Bell and Alma Nicholson scored for the All-Blacks.
The Bluebirds face Starlets in a pivotal game with the Evergreens and Lilacs also active and no teams having a bye as the season tightens.
Bluebirds beat All-Blacks 4 to 2 as D. Bell and Lennon lead the attack with decisive goals. Alma Nicholson scored for the Blacks, while the Blues’ teamwork and persistent pressure secured the win and praised players including Bob Nicholson and Tup Trwinte for strong defending and comeback efforts.
The report lists players for Saturday from Beaket Runners including Joyce Leger Jesse Leger and Mc Meyer with Row land Woodham and others. Evergreens feature Revding Stewart Ison Dean and T Ison among named players as emergency ready.
Seven visiting clubs prepare for a big King’s Birthday hockey day on Moblay at the cricket ground. Evergreen team plans four matches against Morre Walcha Urallo and Ges Ine while Breekaways face Narrabri and Scariest Nunes meet Bingara Urallo Boys play Tav erell Boys Almateien. An evening grand hockey ball with the Larna Latee Orchestra is promised by the Evergreenis.
Jack Dempsey comments that Stribling leads the heavyweight field ahead of Sharkey and Schmeling, despite Sharkey's current title status. He notes Schmeling as an old style lighter champion and cites Stribling’s 1930 knockouts of Beattie and Grifths, predicting a masterful showing when Stribling meets Schmeling. He also views Carnera as promising after watching his form against Godfrey.
Tingha organizers report strong interest and many nominations for the Tingha Amateur Tournament with weigh in and medicals for entrants. The four round main bouts two minutes each will open next Wednesday promising a robust fight night despite limited details on venues and transport.
Intending players for the town tennis tournament, starting Saturday June 6, are reminded entries close this Wednesday. Handicaps and draw publish Friday. City team to play will be chosen after the tournament. practice games arranged for those selected to represent Inverell. Crawford’s visit set for July 2. entrants must show form to be considered. Competition expected to be keen with good tennis and strong effort.
The Inverell Rifle Club conducted a two stage 700 yard shoot on Saturday with seven shots per stage. F Hamilton led with high scores, while others such as Campbell Eddy Legge Lennard Monaghan and Lawler posted notable scores. The next club shoot is scheduled for Saturday with a following Monday sweepstake and aggregate event, range time 1.30 pm.
Gael the fastest horse on unregistered tracks in Sydney was sold at Moss Vale pound on Thursday for one shilling. A local butcher bought him to boil him down but a supportive woman bought him for ten shillings to save him. Phar Lap returns to stables after a holiday and shows signs of improvement. An inquiry into disqualification of jockey Berry and horse Roston for the Governor's Cup Carnival reveals alleged rings in unregistered races. The tournament stage shows several challenge fights and strong public interest as the opening night nears.
Carnera is matched with Pat Redmond an Irish Australian to fight ten rounds at Ebbentafield on June 10 replacing the planned Carnera Sharkey bout. Redmond stands about four feet ten inches and shares a similar weight to the Italian but has little experience. Madison-square Corporation reportedly raises no objection to the match.
Red Sox defeated White Sox 12 to 1 with G Dixon and E Woodham guiding the battery and A Anderson at third. White Sox fielded K Sweeney and T Morgan with M Kennedy T Hagan and C Rypder notable hitters.
An article extols pitchers as the backbone of a baseball team noting they must possess game knowledge and temperament. It stresses control, batters’ weaknesses, stamina, signals with the catcher, and fielding duties, while urging team support and avoiding overstraining the arm.
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