Capricornian, Saturday 9 October 1920, page 53
Arrow (Sydney), Friday 8 October 1920, page 14
GARDINER CUP FINAL TOMORROW
(By QUI-VIVE)
The final of the Gardiner Cup, which carries with it the title of State champions, takes place to-morrow on the Agricultural Ground. Of the 33 nominations only Balmain Fernleigh (the present holdero) and Granville remain. Granville is the most ancient of the pair. They have held the Cup twice--in 1904 and 1914. Prior to the initial competition in 1888, they were season's champions in 1885 and 1886. but lost to Hamilton Athletic in 1887. Balmain Fernleigh have one notch on the code's scroll of fame--in 1919, in which ycar they also captured the metropolitan pre miership. In the first match Caledonians bcat Parkgrove by 4 goals to 2. Since then 29 champions have been inscribed on the trophy. Balmain. with six notches, hold pride of place, followed by Pyrmont Ran-gers with five. On six occasions the final has been drawn.
SUPPORTERS STILL ENTHUSIASTIC.
To-morrow's game is being looked forward to with interest, and the N.S. Wales F.A. officials are expecting a big crowd to watch the contest. Balmain Fernleigh are confident, while Secretary Fred Robertson reports that Granville are going to make a big effort to regain the trophy. Geo. Dane, the Interstate full-back, will be an absentee, having met with a serious accident to his thumb. Henderson will take his usual place a full-back. He is a good all-round man. and did well against Pyrmont in the Nurse Cup last Saturday. In the forwards, W. Dane, the speedy outside right, and Dick Miranda, a fleety centre forward, will also play. They will be assisted by three clever junior players who did remarkably well in the Granville competitions. Harry Wheat will be in the half-back line.
BALMAIN TO PLAY THEIR BEST.
Balmain will field their crack eleven, They play crisp, exhilarating football. Their. best include Dr. Porter (centre) Fred Hancock (inside left), and Yabsley (outside left). The half-back line is solid, and comprises Ferrier (capt.), Leadbetter, and Sid Storey. A. Fisher and Batten will again be the full-backs, while Cartwright will be the goalie. Balmain Fernleigh have yet to meet Gladesville in the final for the metropolitan premiership. The Junior Association has not made a start with the semi-finals of the Richardson Cup, while the Kerr and Nurse Cups are being run by the North and South Coast Associations respectively. The N.S.W. Referees' Association will meet the Granville Rcferees' Association at Clyde on October 16. A dinner will follow.
JUNIOR JOTTINGS.
The Metropolitan Junior Association, under the able guidance of Mr. F. C. Parker as hon. secretary, reports a most successful season. Dulwich Hill won the Charity Cup, a knock-out series, defeating St. George District 3-1. The A Grade competition was won by West Sydney. Pyrmont and Lilyfield meet next Saturday in the early game at the Agricultural Ground to decide the winner of the B Division. The winner of the match will be pitted against the A Division winners, Canterbury Juniors, for the B Grade Premiership. The Glanville Memorial Cup (B Grade champion-ship) was won by Wentworth Juniors. The medals and trophies won during the season will be presented at a social evening to be held by the Metropolitan Junior Association at the; Leichhardt Town Hall on October 21.
Illawarra Mercury, Friday 8 October 1920, page 1
EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
Sports at Wollongong.
There was a large attendance at the Eight Hour Day Sports at Bode's on Monday, and a good, sporty, programme was presented by the promoters, which was well contested. The entries were a record. The delightful, weather helped towards the enjoymenf, of those that were present. The officials responsible for the control of the sports, which were under the auspices of the local branch of the A.L.P., were — President, Mr. Stephens; treasurer, Mr. H. Fredericks!; jiylge of dancingMr. Drain,; judge of athletic events, Mr. Simpson; handicapper, Mr. Scrivener . qtarter. Mr. Stapleton ;, Committee. Messrs. W. Gilbert, A. Smith, Murphy, Scrivener, Stapleton, Simpson, B. Makin, T. Smith, H. Smith, S. Day, E. McGoldriclc, M. Hegherty, Harold Smith, Evan Davies- aiad J. Freldiericks. ' ' ! . .: The duties of secretary wfere (carried out in a very capable maher by Mrs. Smith, Mr. W. DaVies, M.L.A., was ' present, and Rendered valuable assistance. Folowing is the result of. the various events: — 100 yards Footrace. — (W. Abberton 1, S. Abberton 2.
High Jump. — J. Wiseman (5ft. 6in.).
Boys. B]o'otrace, under 14. — Tom Egan. 1 ?
Girls' Race, under 16-Martha Young (Woonona).
Girls' Race, under 12.— Dolly; Ross.
Skipping, for Girls under 16.' — Alice Evans.
Skipping, for girls under 12. — Edna Russell (BaJgownie).
75yds. Footrace. — W. Abberton 1, C. Smith 2, Jarrett also started.
Boys' Faotrace, under 12.— L. Greer 1, J. Greer 2.
Siamese Race (boys under 16). — J.. David and W. Burns.
Siamese Race (girls). — Olive Bode and Alma Thompson.
Married Ladies' Race. — Mrs. Wejsl-I, Mrs. Kinnane 2.
Highland Events. -Highland Fling. — E. Fratus 1, S. Lindsay 2.
Sailors' Hor,npipe. — E. Fratusi 1, M, O'Neil 2.
Irish Jig. — E. ' Fratus lv Clarence Hughes 2.
Football. The Soccer match was won by Balgownie representatives.
Coursing
Coursing Events, Greyhound Stakes: Ten entries, with £1 added. First dog £8, second £2 and third £1. First Round.- — Kelly beat Malt Mary; Court Jester beat Impie; Laddie Blue beat Laddie; Nell beat Jamito; Brindle Boy beat Wolaroi. ? First TSefy — Kelly beat Brindle Boy; Nell beat Court Jester: Laddie Blue a bye. Third Ties. — Kelly beat Laddie Blue; Nell a bye. Deciding Course. — G. O'Brion's Nell beat Arthur Bate's Kelly; Laddiie Blue was third. i ' *'
Whippets. Only the first round of the Whippet stake was run off,- on account of a shortage of rabbits. The stake will be concluded to-morrow (Saturday): Ginger Mick beat Toorak Lass. Radium beat Bonnie T; Silver Lass boat Water Berry; Net: beat Lassie; Nancy beat Water Rat; Smokie beat Sailor; Melba a) bye. Ginger Mick and Radium are in the second round. The remaining pairs have yet two courses to yun in the first round.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, Friday 8 October 1920, page 4
A.L.P. Sports
SUCCESSFUL DAY.
The Wollongong Branch of the A.L.P. conducted a successful sports meeting i at Bode's Grounds on Eight-hour Day. The attendance constituted a record. The gardens nearby were thronged with people throughout the afternoon and as the wisteria and other blooms looked, at their best, the sight was appreciated.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate, Thursday 30 August 1928, page 7
TORTURE OF RABBITS. Sir,-The action of our present Govern-ment in placing a ban on tin hare coursing has brought about a recurrence of the revolting spectacle of little rabbits being mutilated in the most brutal manner, their tiny quivering bodies being torn to shreds by dogs trained for this so-called "sport" by their inhuman masters, men! Here, in the environs of Newcastle, this horror is spreading; dogs, men, even women and children, gathering at various coursing grounds to witness the gory scene, seeming to gloat over its very cruelty. The pitiable slaughter of timid little creatures, who are too seared and fearful to run far from their captors, is repulsive to anyone having even the rudiments of compassion in their make-up. It is indeed a sad sight to see a crowd of people, who have the privilege of living in one of the fairest and sunniest spots on earth, employing their moments of leisure by such shocking scenes. Reccntly, for one sickening moment, I had a vision of one small victim being torn in. two by dogs, one dog having the head, and its companion the hind legs of the rabbit, the little body, with its bleeding flesh and torn tissues, and the agonised look of awful fear in the staring eyes, forming a sad picture.
St George Call, Saturday 9 October 1920, page 2
SOCCER.
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION FINAL.
SAINTS SUCCEED.
On Monday last, St. George met Adelaide City at Bathurst, in the final of the Australian Championship, the game resulting in a win for Saints by 1 goal to nil. Les Allen was the scorer. The game started off at a great pace but the heat soon wore the players down, but the game was never lacking in interest. At full time there was no score and extra time had to be played. Just before the finish, after a great bombardment on Watson the Adelaide goalie, L. Allen put in a hard drive which easily defeated the goalie. For St. George, Allen, Alexander, Phillips, Simpson and Andrews each played a sterling game ; the rest of the team played as well as was expected. This is the second time this team has won the Championship, being led by.Les. Allen each time. In the match against the Western Districts on the previous Saturday, J. Phillips led his team to victory by two goals to nil, scoring both goals himself, thus proving himself as good a forward as he is a goalie.
West Australian, Friday 8 October 1920, page 9
FOOTBALL. THE BUNBURY PREMIERSHIP. The premiership match of the Bunbury Football Association was played at Forrest Park before a large crowd. South Bunbury, the minor premiers, opened with a strong offensive, and did not relax their efforts until the final bell, when the scores read: South Bunbury, 3.10: Lumpers, 1.7.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION GAME. (Notes by "Unomi.')
There is one more shutter to put up before we can write finis to the 1920 season, viz, the final of the Charity Cup. This trophy will receive our attention to morrow unless we have a repetition of the Claremont-Perth City bout of two weeks ago. when they played two hours and twenty minutes without arriving at a deci sion. Though the performance is unique it is not a record, this being established eight years ago in a match on Wellington square which lasted two and a half hours, and had to be replayed. Thistle are down to meet Claremont on the Esplanade and, given congenial weather, there should be a record attendance. Thistle are leaving nothing to chance in their endeavour to again have their name inscribed on the cup. From what can be gleaned Clare mont will not be at full strength. Davies will be absent from the half-line; also Gardner from the attack, but though these defections will weaken the "reds" they will be able to put good substitutes in their place. Form points to Claremont as being the winners. Soccer, however, is an uncertain game, and whilst the consen sus of opinion is that the suburban lot will win it is quite on the cards that the "jags" may rise to the occasion and upset the prophets. Speaking without the book, I do not remember Claremont ever having been the home of the cup except during the year that their juniors won it from Training College after a replay. Not withstanding this fact, it is to be hoped that the Thistle will come out on top, and on their merits, as it is good to have the prizes go round. -
The Esplanade was the scene of the replay between Perth City and Claremont last Saturday. Generally speaking, these repeat tie games are akin to "could Kail let again," never so delectable as when first served. This game, however, proved the exception, as it was always interesting and practically free from any feeling. Play opened very fast, and within five minutes Perth City were a goal up. Stott, in goal mulled a. ball sent over from the right wing, and "Jimmy" Gordon running in placed it in the net. It was an unlucky goal for Gordon, and, incidentally Perth City, who, when scoring, ran against the upright and had to be taken off the field, His retirement was a great loss to the Cityites and completely upset their attack. The next twenty minutes was Claremont's game, but they could not find the target. Letchford and then Shellabear tested Tonkinson who cleared a centre which Shellabear piloted safely past Tonkinson and equalised. With the wind against them and practically only nine men, Perth City had a tough proposition to tackle. It was no surprise therefore when Claremont scored although more credit was due to the goalkeeper than to the forward who scored the goal. Tonkinson like his vis-a-vis in the opening half made a vital mistake which Nicholls availed himself of and scored what proved to be the winning goal the final scores tbeing Claremont two goals; Perth City, one goal. Although beaten by a goal soared in the second half the honours undoubtedly lie with the Cityites defence. The forwards being disorganised were unable to give the back divisions any respite. Watt, Warden and Ashton played finely at half, whilst Uitting was in his element at back. Sharples tackled well but his clearances were not, all of the best, at the same time he was serviceable. A. Gordon and Napier were the pick of the forwards. For Claremont Bannister played his first game of note at back this season in the writer's presence. Hitherto he has been most unreliable but on this occasion he redeemed himself. T. Nicholls also showed better form. Davies at centre half was a power of strength and rendered /yeoman service also his wing halves J. Marshall end Hill. Marshall and Nicholls were the best of the forwards. Shellabear was also good and scored a fine goal. Leutchford and Howieson were responsible for some good combined movements and centres. About eighty followem rsiled up to the Thistle social lest Saturday evening at the Oddfellows Hall. Several toasts were honoured and a number of artists contributed towards the harmony of the evening. Talking to the writer.: Mr. H. Campbell the acting honorary secretary of the Caledonian Society stated that his society propose holding another five aside tournament at their annual sports on New Year's Day. ;Sean ing another five aside tournament at their quintette in view so that the venture will turn out a greater success then last year. Particnlars of the contest will be announ-. ced later. The association will hold their' wind up social at the Amateur Sports Club to-morrow evening, when the various tro phies willbe presented to the winners.
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