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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1953

Page

10

Firsts Regain Final Four on Percentage

Sunshine and Flemington meet in the first semi final at Ryder Oval Royal Park after a 7 to 3 win by Sunshine. Waler starred with precise throws and bases work while Barry Blackmore pitched well in challenging weather. Attendance requires proper attire and transit from the Post Office at 11 am sharp.

Waler Barry Blackmore Ron Nankervis Des Mitchell Sunshine Flemington Ryder Oval Royal Park W. Baker B. Blackmore R. Nankervis K. Booth W Sheppard J. Ezar L. Doubleday K. Willey D. Mitchell J. Crook W. Goldsworthy

Seconds record great win in last game of season

At Selwyn Park Sunshine Seconds with only B Players defeated Brunswick runs to 3. Charlie Jones promoted from the thirds pitched with control and scored two hits. Weather shortened three innings as the ground became very wet. John Vviney’s slide into home plate was unusual. The Voice impressed while subbing for the opposition as Sunshine, though not having the best season, stayed together despite heavy margins.

Selwyn Park Sunshine Brunswick Charlie Jones John Vviney the Voice

Kitchen units and cabinets by B Gwatkin Sunshine

Cabinet work to order offered by B Gwatkin located on George Street near Hertford Road in Sunshine. Items include sinks divans beds and cabinets crafted to customer specifications.

B. Gwatkin George St Hertford Rd Sunshine

Sunshine Wins Premiership In D Grade Hockey Final

Sunshine Ladies Hockey team defeated K.T.C. to claim the D Fredo premiership on Saturday. Fay Cameron scored twice and Pat Bradley once as Sunshine dominated the final series, blanking the opposition centre-forward. Captain Pat Bradley led backs in a strong defensive effort, while all players contributed. A team meeting is set for September 8 at Mrs Evans residence, Tyler Street.

Fay Cameron Pat Bradley Sunshine Shirley Beswick Pat Pearson Moira Joar Day Norma Scrivener Pat Scrivener June Deeble June Crane Beverley Spewart

McDonnell Sash race crowns Petherick in season finale

Merv Petherick, in his twentieth year with St. Mark's Harriers, won the Five Mile McDonnell Sash after a hard duel with Les Coulson over the last two miles. Fred Davey surged from scratch to claim third as the club's eighteenth year record neared, with a 27 minutes 38 seconds clocking that briefly challenged the historic 27 minutes mark set by Jack Mattinson. Gordon Coulson and Jack Carina made welcome returns as the cross-country aggregate crowned Fred Davey the season’s top scorer.

Merv. Petherick Les Coulson Fred Davey Jack Mattinson Merv Best Nemy Les Fred Gordon Coulson Jack Carina St. Albans

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