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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
3
Sunshine overwhelmed Eltham at Iwyn Park in a one sided match. Rodwell scored ten goals as Sunshine dominated with strong defense led by Stavely and Jackson and forward play from Sheehan and Chigwidden. Final score 33.16 to 4.7.
The Sunshine supporters debate whether current players match last season's premiership team. Absences of James Flynne Anstey Hardy and Chitty hurt, while recruits lag. Jack Howard shines with 50 percent improvement and sharp ball judgment, plus tigerish finish. Bruce Fields Mac Wilson Connie Sheehan and Heenan Attrill Timms figure prominently as Sunshine shows stronger team backing despite weaker individuals.
Bal four and Rutherway defeated Eltham, with Heenan M Wilson Fields and Ellia 2 leading the charge. Eltham’s beaten lineup included B Hart Ellis Splatt Twyford Smith Laurie Downing and others.
Renior the road foreman from near Albury traveled to Sunshine on Saturday and impressed by the young hopeful. Jim Attrill says his father will travel from Bordertown to see Sunshine win another final. Players, committeemen, trainers and officials will join a pie night next Tuesday to foster harmony and a strong club spirit.
Hon W L Russell Clarke MLC announces re election bid for the Southern Province. A veteran farmer and former artillery soldier, he has represented the province 27 years and is active in agricultural and soldier groups. Polling day is Saturday June 12 from 4 am to 8 pm with compulsory voting.
David and Mrs Crippx won the mixed doubles final 6 3 0 6 4 6 against C Willa ton and Miss Anderson. The win capped the event as they dominated other sets. The full tournament winners list includes Championship Singles Jans, Ladies' Doubles Handicap Misses M Bradbury and D Penrose, Men's Championship Si Grade Mr J Hogan, Men's Champion Grade Mr A Fleming, Men's Doubles Handicap Messrs J Vance and D Simcocks, Mixed Doubles Handicap Mr H David and Mrs Drippa.
The Keilor Sports Club holds a nine event dance and euchre party at Keilor Shire Hall on Saturday May 15 at 8 pm. A modern orchestra will play and a free bus will depart Essendon railway station at 7.45 pm for patrons.
A playful exchange features Bobby and Johnny with a quip about fathers professions. The dialogue hints at a cheap lawyer or doctor stereotype through a cheeky, incomplete bird reference and a partial punchline.
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