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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
5
Sunshine Football Club celebrated its first season double after triumphs at home and away. B Grade beat Williamstown Rovers at Selwyn Park, while C Grade received a walkover from Miamstown Youth Centre. Final Sunshine 5 goals 7 behind to 3 6 24.
Last Saturday the Harvesters opened the home and home series at Footscray in a swamp like field after a four hour passing shower. Rex McLeod starred with five goals, Reg Clements second, Jack Smith impressed on the wing as Kason captained and Ready vice captained the side. Final scores Footscray 15 7 Harvesters 9 12.
The Sunshine Scouts begin their football competition on Saturday May 4. All players should arrive at Matthews Hill ground by 2 p.m. for the match.
Sunshine United opened the season by forging a 2 point lead through a short passing game. Sunshine dominated early and added goals from Kyle and others, while Park Rangers capitalized on Sunshine’s weaknesses to keep the match close at Albion.
The lineup includes Ed wards Narbourgh B Lalty W Mauston R Masson Clayton BR Paton Richer Somerville Banks Brown Hill Alterations may be made before Saturday. Players should catch the 11 55 a m train from Sunshine. Those not at Albion ground will see Sunshine Seniors v Northcote H 8 C B with a 4 p m kickoff.
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