100 years ago today 25 July 1919

Saturday 19 July
V.A.B.F.A. Metropolitan League

1. St Davids 1 (McBride) Windsor 2 (Scotchbrook, Harding) Middle Park Ref: J.McCulley
2. Melbourne Thistle 3 (Anderson, Ogilvy2) Spotswood 1 (Weston) Middle Park Ref: J.Downie
3. Albert Park 1 (M.Hart) Preston 0 Middle Park Ref: Butler
4. Footscray Thistle 2 Northumberland and Durham United 3 Footscray Ref: George Dempster

The Age

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British Association.— Under Soccer rules the following games will be played to-morrow, and players are reminded that Ihey must be in the field ready to start at thd authorised time:—

• Spotswood v. Albert Park, J. Downie;
• Windsor v. Melbourne Thistle, R; Medlicott;
• Preston v. Footscray Tliistle, J. M'Culloy;
• N. and D. v. St. David, J. M'Kcnzic. Kick off 3.15 p.m. sharp.

1919 is the year that the phrase "under soccer rules" hits its straps in Melbourne.

Southern Cross (Adelaide)

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On the Jufbilee Oval on Saturday, a British Association match was played between Returned Soldiers and a league team. The latter won by 3 goals to 2.

World (Hobart, Tas. : 1918 - 1924), Friday 25 July 1919, page 8

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SOCCER.

LINDISFARNE V. SOUTH HOBART ROVERS.

This is the last match, of the second round, and should be interesting, as the Rovers have not yet been defeated. South Hobart Rovers from: Stops, A. Cracknell, G. Cracknell, Williams, Stuart, Marley, Martyn, B. Evans, Boyd, Vout, Mason, Fry, Hudson, N. Evans. Lindisfarne: Benson, Honeysett, Ford, Walker, Miller, Harvey, Boyes, Hale, Wyatt, Clements, Richards reserves, Morgan, Armstrong.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954), Friday 25 July 1919, page 15

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SPORT

Soccer.

(By Observer.)

Saturday's games were not up to expectations by a long shot. Tarrawanna players were unable to play owing to the players selected being sick. Balgownie and Corrimal seniors failed to turn up, which was a great disappointment, as this was expected to provide the star game. About one thousand persons were present to see the games. The first was an extra poor display, a combination of Keiraville and Corrimal v. Russell Vale, and Woonona B. Third Grade game resulted in a draw, 1-1. T- Simmons referee. The only player of merit for Keiraville was Richardson in goal, and for Corrimal P. Holbrow and Smart; the other players showed very poorly. The best for Woonona and Russell Vale were James, in backs, and Frew. I would advise P. Frew to pass the ball a little more and not try to win on his own. The rest not much; no energy in their work. The second game was Bulli and Helensburgh versus Thirroul and Woonona A., Third Grade, which the latter won. 1-0. This proved a better game than the first; the 'Burgh forwards were fairly good, so was T. Evans for Bulli; Dun lop in the backs was good. Hume in goal was not pushed. For the other side, W. Creighton and Shipley proved sterling backs, and had it not been for them their team would have been in a bad way. The rest of the players were only moderate. The next game was a senior between Woonona and Thirroul, which Thirroul won, 3-0. Thirroul has in Davis a fair goalie, Marr and Broadhead are good backs, who worked well together.