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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
5
The Sunshine District season rushes to a climax as the final round begins with matches including Warateh versus U A O D and Albion against Nettlefolds. The outcome hinges on each game’s points, with Sunshine’s position the most precarious and Druids expected to challenge Sunshine for a final berth.
Percy Scott praised as among the best of his career with swift runs and strong defense. Arthur Farrant stars with a double bowling haul 16 wickets for 66 runs aiding St. Albans to victory. Albion’s total overwhelms MU in first innings. Grounds for semi finals and finals to be fixed before next delegates’ meeting. Easter tour set for Eaglehawk with 14 players two umpires scorer and press officer chosen. Selection committee named Allison O'Brien Green. players must be named by Feb 1 and deposits due within a week of team publication. Clubs to cover players’ accommodation while the association provides transport.
J E Sievers LL B solicitor conducts interview sessions every evening from 7 to 9 pm at 286 Hampshire Road Sunshine near the National Bank. Appointments can be made by ringing Sunshine 70.
Percy Scott scored 115 as Albion outshone MU I.O.O.F. with a fine batting display. Bill Sutton took seven wickets for 33 as Albion dominated, while captain Merv Close steered the team to victory with solid all round play.
Duxson 24 and Freee 42 helped UAOD pass Sunshine total as Haxby and Frazer added 69 not out to total 195. Moffatt bowled steadily for Sunshine. In reply East Sunshine closed 2/17 and Nettlefolds finished 151 with Donald top scoring 85 and Hallahan 71 in the two innings.
J White scored for East Sunshine with Searle dismissed by Hibs and Norman out to Bennett. Charles made 5, Donald out to Noble, Reitchel out to Douglas, Bolitho 9 not out, Muller 5, Storey 4, Dunlop out to Hallahan. Bowling saw Hallahan take 3 for 51 and Hibbs 1 for 6.
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