BRITISH ASSOCIATION
(By "Linesman.")
The British Association code was becoming very popular in Broken-Hill in 1914, when the war broke out". The "call to arms' did not appeal in vain to the majority of the players, few of whom lost any time in doffing the striped jerseys in favor of the khaki tunics, so that for five winters we have had no "soccer.'
However, the war is now over, peace is declared, and. some-not all-of our lads are coming back. I have had a number of inquiries about the prospects of restarting the old game in Broken Hill. Judged by the-enthusiasm displayed by some, it should soon be set going again. À few fellows could get together, and have a friendly game or two before the winter terminates, and then, with some organising work in the summer, thé old Brokeri Hilt-British football Association might be set on its legs again and a competition started in 1920.
Mrr Charlie Rehn, the chairman of the old association, is still with us, and has by no means lost interest in the game of the round ball. This week I met: Reg. Rapley, back from the front. Reg. is to play centre forward for the North Adelaide team tomorrow, but, with the industrial position again normal, he would not be averse to trying his luck in Broken Hill again. He used to be a tower of strength to the old Y.M.C.A. team; and, indeed, to the game generally in local circles. He has seen considerable active service-from Gallipoli to the armistice-and looks not a bit the worse for it. A little more weight, perhaps, but the same old genial smile He was skipper of his battalion team in France, but, he says, they were a poor lot, and did not win a match. In England, however, during, demobilisation, the team was strengthened, and thé tables turned on all opponents.
Mellor and Bell, two old Broken Hill "Soccer" players who left for England a few weeks back, have arrived at their destination, so a message received in Broken Hill this week states:
Among other stalwarts of the game recently heard of are Will Bastian, formerly of the Brökens, since then of the 2nd A.I.F. Tunnelling Company, and more recently seen on the docks of the good ship Nestor, where he introduced himself to Reg. Rapley, who could not recognise him. Also, W. Marshall, with the Norths in the old days, next feeding the guns with the artillery in France, and last heard of careering around Adelaide. Another North player, Captain Reynolds, went over to London, and has since been reported as in the navy; while of the two Clarks, I am told that one, he who used to play so clever a game at back, has passed away, and that his brother and father returned to England, Those "Soccer" men who feel like a game should get together and hunt up Charlie Rehn. Just now he is mostly seen in the vicinity of the Trades Hall, where he helps along with distress and other matters.
Argus
British Association. The following matches have been arranged for to-morrow, and will be the first of the League competitions: - Spotswood v. Footscray Thistle .(McCully), Albert Park v. Melbourne Thistle (R. Medilcott), Preston v. St. David's (McKenzie). Windsor v. N. and D. (Downie). Games will be played on the ground of the first named club in each case.
Saturday July 12
V.A.B.F.A. Metropolitan League
Windsor v Northumberland and Durham United Middle Park Ref: J.DownieSpotswood v Footscray Thistle Middle Park Ref: J.McCulleyAlbert Park v Melbourne Thistle Middle Park Ref: R.MedlicottPreston v St Davids Middle Park Ref: J.McKenzie
Matches all abandoned due to hail
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