Tennis Notes: Doubler Towers Tet End Play
The note describes a tennis doubles match where Latertay and his partner faced Cusmen and Mae Py Ba. The text lists several players and set scores, though many words are garbled.
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
2
The note describes a tennis doubles match where Latertay and his partner faced Cusmen and Mae Py Ba. The text lists several players and set scores, though many words are garbled.
Local shop advertises Clarke's Corner Store in St. Albans with a call to shop locally.
The Wilton Cup round saw Wale ator and Berry compete for the trophy with Willaton Cup honors going to Willaton. Nearby results list Dinwell Cup and other scores such as 203 207 226 230 254 262 242 109% as members seek nw winner's place, with details slipping into fragmented notes.
Albion edged a tough match at Glen Snir Cup grounds with a late defensive stand. Skipper Ben leads Albion, McGrath and McBean provide wing threats, while Steenson in goal of the second half shines, keeping Preston de fentes from equalizing as Albion advances to the final.
The notes describe Alama away at City with a 74 07 victory over Sunshine as Gullick led 21 to 19 and Perry 15 to Webb 20. Other results include Cronk 19 Steele ue and Ellingsen 10 Townend 29. The A team hosted Moon Ponds 116 to 77 while Moonee Ponds struggled. The B team faced Footscray with lineups listed and emergencies named. The Ladies Bowling Club opened on 28 September with a large turnout and speeches.
Down to the serious business of playing pennant bowls. Team roster lists B' Mesdames McDonald Astbury Whittingham Stewart Andrewartha Ellingsen Sehafer Fortes DC Mexdaenes Gondwin Bar clay McDonald Mann Un derhul Guy. Names subject to alteration.
The article reports on pre season meetings and preparations for Sunshine area cricket clubs. It notes events for Druids Club forming a junior team, Braybrook juniors support, and selection days for the East Sunshine and Albion clubs. Teams and officials named include P Statt J Smith W Watson and others. The piece covers upcoming matches, ground venues, and junior development efforts for a new season.
Wally McPherson earns praise for club guidance as the Sunshine Indies prepare for under 17 cricket. Sylvia Hand, secretary since formation, is lauded for tireless service. Season begins Saturday October 14 with Albion Druids facing Sunshine versus Waratah and Braybrook receiving a bye. One day matches run 240 to 545 pm with junior umpires needed.
The ACP appeals for knitted goods from knitters. Apply at the workroom in Shire Hall on Fridays between 10:30 am and 2 pm.
A Sept 23 gathering at the Wood home marked a notable Red Cross evening honoring the Navy family of Mr and Mrs Demes Wood. The event yielded a modest sum, described as the prince of a value of 455/10.
In last week's Guider sports report for June, San was stated as winner of the Brownie Pack Section. The result should have credited Sunshine Pack instead.
Organisers secured W A A A F and 3DB juvenile chairs for the Hospital Sunday display at Footscray Park on the 22nd. Footscray Band to play, procession from the post office to the park, Auxiliary Fire Services to stage a competition. Collectors needed, buttons and boxes available at Footscray Hospital Office Eleanor Street Footscray, further particulars next week.
Notice issued under the Police Offences Act warns that on October 18 1944 at White City Cog Ground Tottenham all persons are prohibited from wagering betting or offering to wager or bet on the ground. Violators may be apprehended and liable to penalties. Dated Melbourne October 4 1948 GAR SMITH Secretary of Victoria Coursing Association.
J BELL Auctioneer and Estate Agent advertises a Crescent Sunshieg sale with 60 ft by 160 ft lots. Terms include £18 deposit, £4100 balance, easy terms, payments supported by Mercantile Mutual and Western Australia Company. Includes mentions of EL, sewer, and general improvements.
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