Essendon and Fitzroy Lead First Round in Melbourne Football
Essendon and Fitzroy lead the first round as Melbourne football crowds assess form. Carlton and Richmond linger near the bottom, with St Kilda Geelong and South Melbourne delivering mixed results. McNamara and McKenzie starred for St Kilda in a 7-14 to 5-5 win over South Melbourne. Geelong beat Carlton 13-15 to 13-10. Fitzroy defeated Richmond in a strong second half.
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Carlton
Arlton
Duncan
Clover
Rankin
Geejong
Qeerong
Beasy
Fitbroy
Fitsroy
Richmond
Fiteroy
Sy ‘Ollingwood
Ellingwood
Nps
le Cretan Buteine
Kic
Ana
Corbett
Melbourne
Gams
P. Dewar
Cowood
V.F
Basandon Pitsrey
Baling
Latrobe
Boceie
Ulverstons
Dercupert
Yeomen
North Launceston
Launceston
North
Victorian Football Carnival Promises Interstone Interstate Clash
Preparations are under way in Melbourne for a late month football carnival featuring Victoria New South Wales Queensland and South Australia schoolboys. The VFL supports the event with funds and officials praise Sydney for their Melbourne display urging a return match in August. Critics urge better squad selection from clubs to boost interstate play and improve teamwork ahead of Melbourne versus Adelaide showdown.
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Melbourne
Victoria
New South Wales
Australia
Qurtnaland
V.F.L
Brisbane
N.3
Wales
Victorian
Sydney
Cr. E. L. Wilson
N.S. Wales
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Africa
Central News Agency
Johannesburg
Teanison Burrows
Gardiner-atrest
Durban
Fli
A. A. Barker
Wastern
Pacific Herald
Suva
Tasmanian squad to tour Adelaide in July match
The Tasmanian team heads to Adelaide Oval on July 21 to face South Australia in a limited Hobart-based selection. The squad features H ge, Fers, H Smith, H Brooks, Odgers, Gor r, Jevens, Dean, Monro, Martyn, A, Munro, Fres, Deans, Mortimer and others with weight, pace and skill for a potential championship run in Hobart.
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Ings
Adelaide
South Australia
Adelaide Oval
Fitate
Hobart
Tasmania
H. Ge
Fers
H. Smith
H. Brooks
Gorr
Odgers
Brooks
Jevens
Dean
M. Monro
P. Martyn
Munro
Fresman
Alao
C. Deans
Mortimer
Martyn
South Australian football shines in tour and league showdowns
South Australian football impresses with a bold tour to Perth and Olbourne, led by captain Vic Richardson and a squad including White, Bent, Stephens, and McGregor. Norwood tops standings after dramatic rounds, with North Adelaide, South Adelaide, Torrens, and Sturt vying for final-four spots amid weather disruptions and key injuries.
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Weste
Victoria
Vic Richardson
Perth
Olbourne
White
Ade
J. W. Daly
Richardson
Tasmania
Riley
Barnes
S. White
RK. Bent
G. Stephens
W. Scott
K. Potts
B. Schumacher
Norwood
H. Riley
F H. Golding
R. H. Whitehead
Sturt
P. Lewis
North Adelaide
F. R. Brown
West Torrens
J. F. Scanlon
A. Caust
D. Moriarity
Tasmanian football notes and player highlights from Hobart
A detailed lineup and analysis cover J Charlesworth E Smith L Sheen Mayman and Be among key players. Describes back line stars Byrne and Wills as anchors with Dunn Geard and Downie strong in defense. Mentions Higgins and Higgins as notable forwards and notes Tempanians tour to Italy and Adelaide with return to Hobart on July 27.
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E. Smith
L. Sheen
Sheen
H. Smith
Mayman
South Australia
New Town
E. Byrne
V. Geard
J. Dunn
M. Stuart
C. Wills
K. Downie
Geard
Tiger
Wills
Downie
Granc
Wille
Lete
Terry
St. Virsis
Rupert Higgins
East Perth Defeats Subiaco in Premiership Football
East Perth leads the season after a 7.? to 9.7 victory over Subiaco while South Fremantle beat Perth 7.8. The match notes praise wonderful football and overall weather conditions in the season context.
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Ng the Weat
East Perth
East Fremantle
Subiaco
South Fremantle
Perth
East
South Australians better team to be chosen in Melbourne
Victorian captain P OBrien says South Australians are a grand side and will be fully extended in a month. He notes SA faced umpiring differences and that Melbourne will throw in balls higher and farther, giving rovers a chance. Rod McGregor praises Adelaide hospitality and hopes SA can repay it when they visit Melbourne.
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Melbourne
P. O'Brien
Victoria
Rovers
Rod. McGregor
Citisens
Victorian Bowling Association captain reflects after match loss
QRAT, president of the Victorian Bowling Association, says the team did not play up to form in Melbourne and acknowledges South Australians are a fine combination. He adds that they could perform better at home or in Melbourne and calls it an off day while crediting the South Australia win.
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Atlas
Victoria
South Australia
Norwood
North Adelaide
West Adelaide
South Adeaide
Allen
Port Adelaide
Norwoods
Glenelg
South Austalia
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Scotch College
M.C.G
Burt
Grammar
Lane
Wilson
Grounds
Baxter
Hillips
Melbourne Oit College
Victorian Amateur Athletic Association
Brighton
Fred Elohiman
Chamace Erate T. Felt
Bell
Alet
V. Dowling
Declan
Kc M
Hobart North Hobart Clash Delivers Big Newtown Victory
Great game at Hobart drew a large crowd as Newtown defeated North Hobart 2 13 to 6 10 with a strong start, steady middle, and late surge. Wall Wilkes and Akcknley scored for Newtown, while Lane and Gherrim replied for North Hobart, with Newtown maintaining command through the final period.
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Worth Holbert
Yaa Ed Reston
Re Inters
Temmanian League
Batundar
Ta Wartone
Ein
Anis Ee Ae
Auldea
Sewtown
Waempben
Remulk
Hobart
Colng Nee
Rey
Newtown
Akcknley
Stephens
North Hobart
Evenholi
Cain
Fale
Lane Theo
Old Sydney Melbourne matches rekindle 1878 games
Mr D Williams recalls two interstate matches played in Melbourne between New South Wales and Carlton. Rugby Union saw Victoria win a one score lead, Australian Rules Carlton won 2 goals 14 behinds to 1 goal 2 behinds. Crowd large for the era, steamer travel via Yarra noted.
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Williams
Thirroul
M.g&w
V. Vietoria
Malbourne
Wales
Victoria
Hs Bomnte- Grouse
Ai Union
Witnese
Carltos
Taw
Eyee
Posal Ee Tora
Thane
M.A.W
Itoo
Fred Hi Wick Howard
A. Bee
Jack
Wally J. Billy Mewing
Emi O'Brien
Arthur Pris Cates
Jane Bob
Frank Thallon
Harry Williams
J. Biddeford
Oomens Jest
FL Watson
Australia
Charis Perl
Fama
Thos End
Yarra
Aratahs
Bydnay
Carlton
Melbourne
Ynic
Victorian schools suffer weather dampens schoolboy match
Rain soaked grounds hindered public school football in Melbourne with Wesley College overpowering Geelong Grammar in a wet contest. Xavier drew with Geelong College after a sluggish start while Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College battled under poor light. The season shift follows a Victoria wide move to schedule championships in April and September by the LTVA with no doubles events.
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Arcellene
Geslong
Hang
Wesley College
Bicken
Sema Ree i Ang
Lang
Melbourne
Xavier
Geelong College
Geelong
Lachal Mitchell
Cook
Suiene
Gaelear
Melbourne Grammar
Victoria
Ise
L.T.V.A
Love clash over Carlton Saint Kilda cricket move
Trouble looms as debate rages over whether Leon Love, ex New South Wales player, may play for St Kilda or Carlton. Love went to Melbourne at Carlton season invitation. months of disputes followed between St Kilda and Love, with a decision pending from the VCA on residential qualifications and possible permission. Clubs seek to leverage Love for bargaining, raising questions about propriety and player rights.
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Leon den Love
Bouth
Se Kilda
Love
Melbourne
Carlton
X Kilda
Kilda
V.ca
B. Love
Victorian sporting notes flag baseball reform and tennis links
Several baseball players cannot join interstate matches due to business reasons while Victoria notes many substitutes. The new rule allows scores without completing an innings, prompting debates after a 1921 Malvern incident. England’s coach figure and North Welborns captain switch to baseball. In golf and tennis, O Hara Wood Patterson duel in A Grade doubles wraps up, while Pat O Hara Wood targets the Australasian Championship in Brisbane. Amess resigns as Albert Park Golf Club secretary, with a gift presented.
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Prominen Jehaeen
North Welbourns
Ches
Fitsroy
P. England
N.S.W
Victoria
Melbourne
England
J. D. McInnes
O'Hara Wood Patterson
Gerald Ie
Pat O'Hara Wood
Brisbane
Albert Park
J. Nettleberg
G. Long
Nettleberg
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H. G. Northern
Elsternwick
W. Chalmers
Royal Park
F. Andrews
Commonwealth
G. Burton
Yarra Yarra
A. Hancock
Ecr
D. H. Mc
Roberta
Riversdale
W. G. Ae Yin R ‘Ai
Metropolitan
J. R. Purves
J. R. Headle
W. Welker
Addison
Hiskina
Pigeon Homing Club Forms Amid Exploding Magpie Interest
Pigeon racing grows with about 5000 birds racing to Sydney from country centres. Fanciers form a magpie club, while Lalorbhart Flying Club mourns president W. J. Macnamara who died last Thursday. Christchurch Poultry and Pigeon Club reports a Dominion record entry. Deaths include M. Fula Basoor of France, inventor of the rubber pet collar. Racing updates note Mount Victoria events and notable placings across several clubs, with conditions and wind mentioned.
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Fancus
Gy. W. J. Macnamara
Lalobhardt Flying Club
Sea of Kila
Thuresay
H. Hoare
Christchurch
France
Canal
Tilden Defeated by Alonso in Championship Match
W Tilden world champion loses to Man Alonso of Spain, now based in America, in the Illinois championship final. Score 6 1 3 6 3 6 1 with a provocative double fault incident and postmatch claims of Alonso’s rising stature. Tilden cites finger injury as a possible factor.
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Alonso
America
W. T. Tilden
Man Alonso
Spain
Illinois
J. O. Anderson
Chicago
Alonan
Revolt of the mermaids ends with surrender to AAU ban
The three American mermaids Miss Riggin Miss Wainwright and Miss Ederle abandon plans to swim in England defying the AAU and return to New York without splashing. They had publicly opposed AAU orders and signaled intent to continue the fight, while London cables warned them against revolt.
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AAU
Charles Paddock
France
London
New York Herald
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Miss Wainwright
Miss Ederle
A.A.U
Walon
Prensa
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