Sun (Kalgoorlie), Sunday 22 May 1921, page 4
Sport as a Nation Builder
Britons the world over are noted for their fondness for sport and pastimes. Before the commencement of the war, students of national character were getting restless at the evergrowing importance attached to sporting events as compared with the more serious problems of life. ...
.... cricket outrivals football, but all the same the latter is the most popular game, because the thrills of a single afternoon's play are quick and numerous. Footballers require a steady nerve too, but not to the extent that a topnotch cricketer does.
In Australia, football is played under a code of rules entirely our own, and it is gradually supplanting the old English games of rugby and Soccer. In Sydney the Australian game is making steady progress, but it will probably take many years of cultivation before it becomes the principal winter pastime in that city.
Armidale Chronicle, Saturday 21 May 1921, page 7
SOCCER.
The Armidale City Soccer Club held its weekly meeting on Tuesday last. Correspondence was read, and the team selected to play to-day (Saturday), at Tenterfleld. It is as follows:—Goal, A. Woodcock; hacks, W. Gill, A. Bidley; half-backs, L, Gaites, F. W. Miner, (Capt.), G. Handley; forwards, W. Reach, C. Lesnie, R. Woodcock, J. McAvoy, A. N. Other. Reserve: J. Simpson, J. A. Gardner. Referee. Mr. T. Smith.
Four new applications were received for nomination, which were approved and accepted, which brings the total number of members up to 59. Three new applications from players of note in the Soccer code, arc anticipated shortly, and, by the inclusion of these players in the team, it is considered that Armidale will be capable of fielding an eleven well able to hold their own against the N.S.W. State team, which is expected to visit this town in August next.
Applications for membership to the Club will be received at all times by the Captain, Vice-Captain, and Secretary, so those desirous of Joining are asked to do so quickly, in view of the matches to be played in the near future.
Players selected to visit Tenterfield are reminded to assemble on the Railway Station not later than 3 o'clock this (Saturday) morning, 21st inst.
Geraldton Express, Friday 20 May 1921, page 4
FOOTBALL.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION.
(By Onlooker.")
On Saturday last the opening league match of the season took place at Queen's Park, the teams being Town and Queen's Park Rangers. It was a typical opening match, and one could see at a glance that the players were not up to concert pitch. Rangers started off well, and should have scored in the first minute. However they scored about ten minutes from the start, Glendenning scoring from a penalty given against Bishop for handling in the penalty area. The Rangers continued to monopolise the play, and scored again twice through Cooper and Currie. Half time arrived with the scores: Rangers, 3 goals. Town, nil.
In the second half play was a little more even, but Rangers were always dangerous near goal, Glendenning and Cooper scoring. Result: Rangers, 5 goals. Town, nil. Rangers, who could only muster ten men, played better combination than their opponents, but Glendenning was the pick, and in fact the best player on the field. Secker a right half, a new player also played well. For Town Barker and Bishop at back were the pick, but they played very ragged football. However, they are sure to improve as the season advances. Second Officer Crickmer, of the S.S. Athol, had charge of the game and gave general all round satisfaction.
Swan Express, Friday 20 May 1921, page 3
FOOTBALL.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION.
On the Esplanade last Saturday Midland Athletic tried themselves against Perth City, and although beaten they played a fair game, but their failure was due to lack of training. Midland won the toss, and the home team kicked off. In the first half play was only fair and Perth City managed to score. In the second half Midland tried hard to equalise, but their efforts proved fruitless. In the latter stages Perth bombarded Midland's goals, but the Athletic's custodian proved too good, until Graham shot from well out, and scored the second for Perth City. Final result: Perth City 2, Midland 0.
To-morrow the local lads travel by the usual train to Claremont, and there they will line up against the Training College eleven. Midland will be represented by Dower, Clarke (2), Motteram, Smart, Bond, Davidson, Wright, Birch, Kimber, Bradshaw, Christian and Gallagher.
Southern Districts Advocate (Katanning), Monday 23 May 1921, page 3
Katanning Road Board
A request was to hand from the soccer players for the use of the recreation ground for playing matches on Sundays, and this, after discussion, was refused by six votes to four.
West Australian, Monday 23 May 1921, page 9
FOOTBALL. THE LEAGUE GAMES.
The third round of games in the league ±ompetition were decided last Saturday afternoon in wet weather. Continuous rain during the afternoon completely spoiled the football and soccer tactics were much in evidence. ... Sparrow received a free in front of the posts. but only managed a single. In the blinding rain, Subiaco rushed the ball forward. and Beisley soccered a goal. From a scrimmage Easts added a single.
[imagine if today's IP conventions were in force then]
Telegraph (Brisbane), Monday 23 May 1921, page 5
- Bush Rats 2 Corinthians 1
- Queen's Park 1 Suburbs 0
- Bundamba 2 Brisbane City 0
Argus, Monday 23 May 1921, page 5
BRITISH ASSOCIATION.
Melbourne results 21 May
League I
- Melbourne Thistle 2 Windsor 0
- Spotswood 0 St Kilda 6
- N & D 4 Preson 0
- Footscray Thistle 2 Albert Park 0
League II
- St. Kilda A beat St David, 0.
- Welsh United. 3 drew with Brunswick. 3.
- Windsor A, l beat Melbourne Thistle 0
[a strong narrative of improvement is being pushed by the writer: best goal all season ...; best new player etc]
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