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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

4

Footscray District League A Grade Football Scores

Football results from Footscray District League A Grade and D Grade show Footscray, Seddon, Newport, and Spotswood delivering wins. Notable scores include Footscray 17.16 over Braylook 11.06 and Seddon 17.1 over 6th Melbourne Saints 14.4. Parkside and Kingsville also feature in close matches.

Sth Footscray Braylook Sunshine Dist Socials UA Resendon Dist Newport Seddon Saints W. Footscray Parkside Kingsville Will Rovers U Waratah Maribyrnong Wille United Maidstone Ith Melh Scouts Footseray Altona Spotswood St. Albans Thaybrook al Easendon Braybronh Tos Socials Seddon Wi Sunshine Uyetts Footacray

Sunshine A Grade Triumph Over Socials and Footscray

Sunshine A Grade secured a decisive win despite strong winds against Footscray and Yarraville Socials. Goalkickers included Stainer and Pocock, while stars Park Webb Searle Huxtable and Carlton starred. injuries affected Carlton late in the match as Sunshine led 25 15 165 to 13 8 86 at final whistle.

Satureday Footscray Yarraville Eric Huxtable Sunshine Teo Anueh Tisdale Searle Crosbie Socials Pte. F. & Y. Socials Stainer Pocock Huxtable Webb A. O'Brien Harris Park Parsons R. Ferrell O’brien R. Carlton McKay Clarrie Roberts Cec Ray Carlton

D Grade Down To West Footscray

Sunshine faced West Footscray at home in a tough match with West building a six goal lead by half time. Sunshine fought to close the gap but West held on to win 12 12 to 9 8 with Stainer Lowrie O Brien and Simpson among the best. C grade host Kingsville next Saturday.

Hansen Nth Footscray Sunshine North Vieters Non Omongin Phowae Noteonhye Caheden Ifort Lickson al Hiome West Footscray Hes West Shine Shine Boys Simpson Brien Long Lowry Winter Hunter Neilson Roberts Stainer Kingsville

Spotswood Triumphs In Narrow Senior Football Thriller

Spotswood edge Brooks 4-8 to 4-4 in a hard fought match with strong defence and late bounce favoring Spotswood. Norm Greig, Don Courtney, Croucher and Oliver stood out with bold clearances and leaps as Brooks fought wind and pace before Spotswood held their first quarter lead.

Wes Paeeke Abe Brooks Norm Greig Marcin McNeilage Prater Don Courtney Pratt Nirkes Thre Gremer Coffort Spotty Croucher Stronghy Courtney Brook Hughie Me Niillve Martin Bam Croucher Ray Olliver Sunshine P. O Knicks Jminey Essendon

West Footscray Triumph Amid Strong Performance

In West Footscray a notable display lifted enthusiasm to a peak as Itt led with a rugged example. Mumford led support from Stark O'Brien Perrett and Grant as final scores read West Footscray 25 Leu 14. A Ladies' Committee dance is planned at Deer Park Hall on Saturday.

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Victorian Walkers Club 10,000m race results and plans

St Marks Harriers and St Marks walkers placed prominently in the Victorian Walkers Club 10,000 metres. Alec Philpott finished seventh, Mery Petherick fifth, Kim Gaylor eighteenth, with Hugh Munro retiring. George Knott of Collingwood won, Australian walking champion. Training intensifies for three major events next month. Petherick appointed team marshal. team includes Petherick, Philpott, Munro, and Gay. Ken Doubleday and Jack McKay join WAALA social coaching class. Jack Metcalfe to visit from Sydney in July for lectures and films to aid the coaching class. Club plans a visit to Footscray Harriers Clubrooms, plus a pack run from Gardens Reserve for seniors and juniors on Saturday.

St. Marks Alec Philpott Mery Petherick Kim Gaylor Hugh Munro George Knott Collingwood Waters M. Petherick A. Philpott H. Munro J. Gay Ken Doubleday Jack McKay WAALA Jack Metcalfe Sydney Footscray Harriers

Williamstown Footscray Table Tennis season opens

The Williamstown Footscray Table Tennis Association starts a new season with many fresh players likely to boost competition. The annual tournament is set for mid June at the Williams town Swimming and Lifesaving Club pavilion with more details to follow in the next issue.

Williamstown - Footscray Table Tennis Association Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club

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