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they gave Soccer News in last Saturday's edition. When one considers the only too well-known shortage of newsprint, which we have been assured is the only reason for the fact that the' World's most popular sport gets practically no space in the Press, o;;:-}~' cannot help but appreciate even more the big-hearted gesture which ga~-us a full two inches of that same valuable newsprint to advertise Soccer's little "rag..' Thanks again, Ken. No doubt we, shall soon be starting to sell our second half-million. Only change in League 1 resulting from last week's game is that Prahran now drops below Sunshine United on goal average, the top five teams all recording solid wins. Juventus' big win over Prahran was well deserved and was in no way infiuenced by the fact that Prahran's centre-half, Dixon, left the field during the second half with a dislocated jaw. Play was clean throughout and the huge crowd-estimated at over 3000-was in excellent mood. The way this club runs a game, considering their lack of ground facilities, is worth seeing. Ropes completely encircle the ground. Cool drinks half-time and Soccer News and Italian language sporting
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bale. Two charming Italian lasses accompanied by committeemen carryingboards entitled "2/-, please," circled the ground with collection boxes aI)i relieved even the most hardened "box-dodgers" of a large part of the~ spare coin. It is a great pity that suitable enclosed grounds are not available for well run clubs such as this and others who have such a large following. SUnday's game between "British Empire" and "Rest of the World" was a fine game and the spectators got their money's worth. The first half was fast and furious, with many fine movements, and the half-time score of 1-1 was fully indicative of the play. In the second half, however, the "Empire" team seemed to tire badly and the "World" side finished up winners, 3-1. A feature of the game was the goal scoring. Each and every goal was a "gem" and it is obvious that this year Victoria will be able to turn out an extremely dangerous forward line. The defences also were very effective, with several old faces and many new ones. All in all. the State selectors can feel rather happy. Undoubtedly, there is a wealth of talent to choose from.
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strength in a lot of cases, but it must be remembered that a good percent-
age of these new men have already played many years of soccer in the land of their birth and will not be giving the 10 or 15 years of service to their clubs which can be expected from the home product, who makes the gr.ade through the club's junior teams. A very few clubs have been fielding junior teams in increasing numbers for many years, providing players eventually for other clubs who have not had the foresight or ability to plan their own "nurseries." It is fairly obvious, however, that too many clubs, who are fielding junior teams, are not taking the trouble to organise and develop them. Junior teams without a permanent and knowledgeable manager, without regular coaching and a reasonable amount of discipline, are not likely to prove a satisfactory breeding ground of future stars. Even the most enthusiastic youngster will sooner or later get "fed up" with hanging around on training nights to have an aimless kick-in at goal, or turning up on Saturday to find eight of his side are playing a full eleven of the opposition. It is difflcult to find the offlcials, managers and coaches required to organise the junior teams. No one will dispute the countless difflculties which may be put forward as reasons for the lack of organisation. The fact remains that some clubs are overcoming these difflculties, and others must follow the lead of such clubs if soccer is going to have an assured futltre. Older players should be prepared to give time to the youngsters, and pass on all the tricks of the trade which they have acquired. Experienced members of any club can offer guidance in many ways if they are determined to do so. Any club which is content to have a good First team today, and maybe for the next three or four years, leaving the future to take care of itself, is jeopardising not only its own future but the future of Soccer as a whole in the State of Victoria. The time t.o learn soccer is at school, but here that is not possible, and the responsibility falls directly upon the clubs who make up the Leagues of the Victorian Association to see to it that as many boys as possible are drawn into the game-to ensure that they learn not only the skill and essential fitness required to play, but also the sportsmanlike tradition of the British footballer who has given a reputation to the game which has been justly described as the cleanest sport in the world.
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STATE SELECTORS
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players are requested to be at Olympic Park at 2 p.m:POSSIBILES Czauderna (Polonia) J. Akabowski (Polonia) Barbour (Prahran) Nolan (Moreland) Gilbert (Moreland) Bakens (Prahran) Muzzin Scalamera Copeland Wilson Donnelly (Juventus) (Juventus) (Juventus) (Park Rangers) (Prahran) Pavlon. Zakomarok (S'hineUtd.) (J.U~S.T.) Drennan (S'hine Utd.) West (Box Hill)
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Soccer "Who'8 Who " -No.5 FRANK McIVOR
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every week to play amateur soccer. None, would deny that Frank" McIvor is a keen
soccer man. Frank, a Tynesider by birth, learnt soccer at school and played Junior football in the Newcastle-on-Tyne district. Coming to Australia in 1927, he took a job on a farm in northern Victoria and his sO'Ccer career was interrupted for a while until he moved to another job at Bendigo. There, one day, he chanced to read in a paper an advertisement calling for soccer players for the Preston club. It's a hundred miles from Bendigo to Preston, but every Saturday saw Frank on his way to play, and returning to Bendigo after the game. But it was worth while to Frank to keep up with his soccer, and his keenness and skill soon won him a place in representative teams. In 1931 he was a member of the Australian team that visited Java. He played for Victoria against South Australia in 1935 and against India in 1938. In the latter game he scored two of Victoria's four goals. He also played for Australia against the same visitors. ,, } He was among leading goal-kickers in several seasons, on one occasion ~topping the list, and created a record by scoring ten goals in a single First Division game. Frank played for Preston for five years, transferring to Hakoah in 1936. He had to leave soccer behind for a while during the war, but on his return from active service he joined Yallourn and, as playing coach, led that doughty club to victory in League and Cup in 1949. Frank was appointed last season to the State Selection Committee, but now has ceased to play regularly, but still turned out occasionally last year for Moorabbin for a game if his services were needed. However, it is in the field of junior football that he is now moat interested. In fact, Frank McIvor has always, throughout his career, recognised that the survival and progress of the game could be ensured only by bringing soccer to the juniors, particularly in the schools. As far back as 1930, in his early days with Preston, he assisted in the formation of a schoolboys' League. Business has again taken Frank McIvor away from Melbourne, and he is now living at Morwell and no longer able to serve as a State Selector. Those who know Frank, however, do not anticipate that he will be long without his soccer, for in the long story of Frank's career, where he goes if there is no soccer when he arrives, the old "round ball" just naturally follows. '
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News received last week from a wellcriticism is proverbial, our" Ace" car-
toonist, Tony Mitchell, remained unshaken last Saturday and saved two penalties for the Brighton Second team against Yallourn. John Hawker also seemed cool and collected, although we noticed he got his wife to taste his food first for him. "Dicko" Dixon, our "vicious" Editor, was seen around one or two grounds on Saturday, no doubt scheming up further forms of vice for the undoing of the unwary Press. COME 'OME, JIM Re-elected to the Council of the V.A.S.F.A. at. a recent by-election is Jim Paul, of Prahran. Forgotten by the delegates at the last annual general meeting, Jim slipped out of the controlling body on which he had sat for years. At (lle next general meeting he topped the "poll" for the State Selection Committee. Nominated for Council at the by-election, Jim polled a vote equal to the total votes' of all other candidates. showing the incon\ , ~ist!!:nCy of delegates voting. Always a hard worker for soccer, Jim will \;Vnd' a warm welcome awaiting him on the Council. Park Rangers, who at the LIVELY beginning LEFT-WING of the/'season; were worried about
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Letters to the Editor Readers are invited to send along queries, suggestions, etc., to the Editor. All will be given appropriate consideration. Sir,-Having witnessed what took place at Olympic Park on April 12, I cannot retrain from saying that I consider the punishments handed out are inequitable. harsh, and in the case of the clubs concerned, totally unjustified. In the latter category I refer to the forfeiting of points and fines imposed on the two clubs. As the incidents happened on the field of play, the players were then under the jurisdiction of the referee, and neither of the clubs collld be accused of being responsible or conniving in any way in what occurred. Therefore, to penalise a whole club for the actions of a few players has little relationship with justice. In the case of the players concerned, cannot. it be said that they were all equally guilty? that they received an equal punishment. One i>layer, ill the heat of the moment, kicks another, is ordered off, and obeys. If the incident had ended there, he normally would have teceived a month's suspension. For what followed was in no way his fault. Another player retaliates, is ordered oft and refuses to go; he normally would have received a month's suspension for the retaliation, and maybe, another month for refusing to obey the referee. Then the third player, J.U.S.T.'s gaolkeeper, walks the whole length of the ground and calmly and deliberately punches another player, and refused to leave the field when ordered, receives the same penalty as the other players. Is not the first player entitled to ask in future, "why obey the referee, the penalty will"be no more?" And who can blame the clubs concerned il they nurse a grievance against those who delivered such an inequitable judgment?-Y;ours, etc., R. THOMAS. TOMORROW
SUNDAY INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, MAY 4 ;c JUGOSLAVIA v, SCOTLAND Played at Punt Road. Kick-off 2.30 p.m. Will the following players' attend for selection:-Goddard, Rough, Bushrod, Orr, Clark, Drummond, Weyness, Laurie, Nolan, Clark, Bolton, Sharp, Hunter, Copland, McFetters, Barr. Any player not selected for this game will play on May 11 against England. Any other Scots play~ desirous of a game should send his name in to me. Ali players report at 2 p.m. J. PARKER.
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Dejected Soccer Fans at Upper Yarra By T. DAVIS, Hon. Sec. U.Y.D.S.C. In the first issue of this paper an invitation was given to all clubs to help pioneer our game in the Upper Yarra Valley. To be candid, we at Upper Yarra Dam expected to be "snowed in" with letters from clubs accepting our invitation. Up to date, not one club has even hinted at making the trip, and consequently, the interest created through the Box Hill game is rapidly dying, and there are many dejected soccer fans in the Upper Yarra Valley. Until we branch out and support clubs, such as those in the Peninsula League for example, then I am afraid we will never get very far in our efforts to boost Soccer to the same level of popularity as "Aussie Rules" in Victoria. Once again, I should like to issue our invitation for the benefit of those clubs who may not have seen it in our first issue of Soccer News. We invite all clubs to Upper Yarra.Dam to play "picnic games" on Sundays. The Upper Yarra Dam, when completed, will be the largest dam in the southern hemisphere. Conducted tours around the Job can be arranged during your visit. Come and help pioneer the game in the Upper Yarra Valley, and have a real enjoyable day in doing so. Come on now: Who's first? Contact the secretary at 18 Banksia Street, Upper Yarra Dam, and arrangements will be made to suit you.
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we shall be more or less back to normal and Club Notes, etc., are expected to be up to date once more. The use of Olympic Park weekly (or at least, almost each week) is a great asset to the old "round ball" code, and creates an opportunity for the unattached patrons of the game to see each week the cream of Victorian soccer. Patrons are asked to note, however, that the ground varies week by week from No.1 Oval to No.2 Oval. We mention this because it is possible for the unwary supporter of soccer to pay his money at the gate of No.2 Oval and find himself immersed in a swarm of wire-haired fox-terriers or dachshunds before he wakes up to the fact that soccer is on that occasion at No.1 Oval. Olympic Park will be in use for soccer on most Sundays. During the month of May the State Trials will be played and later the Victorian "World Cup" competition will get into full swing. So far 1952 soccer fans should have little to grumble at as far as both quality and quantity of soccer m concerned.
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Club Jottings BRIGHTON BREVITIES Brighton celebrated their first home appearance on April 12 with a convincing 7-1 victory over Footscray City. Apart from the score, supporters must have been pleased with the crisp passing and aggressive dash of the forwards, who were well supported by a constructive trio of half-backs. Dave made an clever impressive first appearance of the season, pace, Stoddart punch and some football. Roger Parvin excelled in revealing a sou:i1d" half-back line and the team played well enough from goal to:n~tside-lett to justify the pleased smile which captain Bill Drumm()nUb~stowed' upon friend and foe alike for the'major part of the game. c.':' Our hard-working property steward, Mr. Gl:lmble, h!is'surpassed himself in the production of a truly magnificent collecting box which dazzled the eye with gleaming black and white strip~s, hypnotj~ing even the most reluctant "victims" on the line to rally to the cause.' Excellent support of a practical nature was given by th~ ladies and various committee members. Our Easter Monday game at Olympic Park against Box Hill resulted in a second holiday victory. Again we played sportiug opponents,' of whom' none was more worthy than our former
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the last moments of the game, The other Maccabi scorers were Fischmelier and Migdalek, "'hanks to the referee for his excellent job. The Under 19 team, with two games only this season, lost to the Moorabbin City Juniors, 4-0. Sunday last, April 27, at 3.15 p,m, at Yarra Park (Hakoah ground, opposite Olympic Park) the Maccabi Senior team played a practice game against the Hakoah Senior eleven, to select the Israel team for the World Cup competition. All Jewish soccer players from any club in Victoria wishing to play for the Israel team were invited,-S. RUBINSTEIN. MOORABBIN CITY Having just entered our third season, fielding five teams and renting two grounds from the local council, we do think that since our inception we have come a long way. This year we have two Senior teams, Under 19, Under 14 and Under 15 teams. A surplus of Senior players has resulted in every man fighting to retain his position in the First team. \ l\ .L Our club owes much of its progress to its hard'working president, Jack ~ickerbY. . Serafton. and his loyal band of officials, including George Ellis and Jack Our First team under the capable leadership of Bert Gamble (exBrighton) such Don Bingham (ex-Sandi"ingham) , Ken Wells' (new Britishhave boy), andmen Gill asPaddington (Moorabbin since we started). Our supporters' club deserves mention, and our president.. Mr. Greenwood, does a very good job in keeping us from becoming insolvent. Dances are arranged every Saturday fortnight in the Moorabbin Town Hall by our supporters' club, and we are looking forward to this Saturday's barn dance,
PARK RANGERS Rangers fielded an u~changed team and succeeded in defeating the Yallourn team by 3 goals to 2, Taking advantage of the breeze, they scored three goals before half-time, through Wilson (2) and Brien. The home'team had most of the play, but the visitors' defence stuck to its
ns, the Rowe brothers and Hosegood b~ing prominent.
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the last moments of the game. The other Maccabi scorers were Fischmelier and Migdalek. Thanks to the referee for his excellent job. The Under 19 team, with two games only this season, lost to the Moorabbin City Juniors, 4-0. Sunday last, April 27, at 3.15 p.m. at Yarra Park (Hakoah ground, opposite Olympic Park) the Maccabi Senior team played a practice game against the Hakoah Senior eleven, to select the Israel team for the World Cup competition. All Jewish soccer players from any club in Victoria wishing to play for the Israel team were invited.-S. RUBINSTEIN. MOORABBIN CITY Having just entered our third season, fielding five teams and renting two grounds from the local council, we do think that since our inception we have come a long way. This year we have two Senior teams, Under 19, Under 14 and Under 15 teams. A surplus of Senior players has resulted in every man fighting to retain his position in the First team. Our club owes much of its progress tQ its hard'working president, Jack \~ickerbY, . Serafton. and his loyal band of officials, including George Ellis and Jack Our First team under the capable leadership of Bert Gamble (exBrighton) have such men as Don Bingham (ex-Sandringham) , Ken Wells (new British boy), and Gill Paddington (Moorabbin since we started). Our supporters' club deserves mention, and our president.. Mr. Greenwood, does a very good job in keeping us from becoming insolvent. Dances are arranged every Saturday fortnight in the Moorabbin Town Hall by our supporters' club, and we are looking forward to this Saturday's barn dance.
PARK RANGERS Rangers fielded an uuchanged team and succeeded in defeating the Yallourn team by 3 goals to 2. Taking advantage of the breeze, they scored three goals before half-time, through Wilson (2) and Blien. The home .team had most of the play, but the visitors' defence stuck to its ns, the Rowe brothers and Hosegood b~ing prominent.
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through Thorrington within a minute. They continued to press, but several bad passes spoiled many attacks. Allison and Bell often troubloo the Rangers' defence, but the half-back line put in sterling work. Nelson and Harrison being prominent. After about half an hour N. Rowe conTerted a corner, excellently placed by Allison. The Rangers' forwards came more into the game as the half progressed and with a little steadiness in front of goal might have increased their score. Manson worried the full backs continually, while Gillis played a good game. The left-wing, Wilson and Brien, combined well and occasional changes of position troubled the opposing defenders. To sum up, Rangers won through their ability to get to the ball a fraction of a second before Yallourn. I must comment on a fault on both sides. Far too often players made the man their objective rather than the ball, and there was too much use of the arm and elbow. Stick to the ball, boys, and you will reap the benefit.
PRAHRAN v. SOUTH YARRA Rather blustery conditions opened Prahran's home game with Sbuth Yarra, and right from the opening whistle Prahran began to attack and a defensive error resulted in Carter opening the score in the seventh ]Jlinute. Vin Carter also increased Prahran's lead once again in the fifteenth minute, fiashing in a drive from a pass by Donnelly. South Yarra seemed to be feeling the pace and Terry Donnelly further increased Prahran's lead when he scored a fast drive from the left-wing (shades of Ron Taylor!). Prahran on the whole were playing sparkling football, finding their men with beautifully timed passes. Joe Wilson fastened on to the ball and, beating two men, crossed the ball for Pederick to head home, making the score 4. The feature of the defence mainly was the play of Andy Remmers and Col. Barbour. Further goals were added before "lemons"-one by Donnelly and another by Pederick, giving Prahran a lead of 6 goals to nil at half-time.
The second half opened with South Yarra making most of the atta'cking moves; one such resulted in them receiving a penalty from which Bolt~ I drove well wide of the post. Prahran were once again on the move an'IJ Pederick, getting the ball from the inside-left position, drove the ball just inside the post, giving himself the hat-trick. But Yarra, not to be denied, soon replied, and Lott, beating two defenders, drove a fast shot well out of Prahran goalie's reach. No further score resulted, and Prahran celebrated their first win of the season-7-1. Prahran Reserves drew (2-2) with South Yarra Reserves, and the Juniors recorded their first match of the season with a win, 2-0, against Sunshine Juniors.-W. HANFORD.
PRESTON
Preston must now be considered as a menace to promotion hunters. Their three-goal victory over South Melbourne resulted from the best game ever seen at Zwar Park. Local boys, Sam Horrabin and Ian O'Brien, put in shots that would have beaten any goalkeeper. In Devereux, Wall and East, Preston have a half-back line that will take a lot of beating. Cardiff-born Tom Wall plays the "stopper" type pf game, and is exceptionally powerful with his head. Most of the attacking moves originate from East and Devereux, whose speed and ball control are well suited to the attacking type of game. And, finally, Preston are heavily indebted to Tony Kish for his wonderful anticipation in goal. The club feels that at last it has a team playing football as it should be played. However, club officials are badly needed and, regettably, finances are low. Preston would welcome support, in any form, from soccer-minded local residents. The secretary's telephone number is JJ 1480. E. S. BEALF SOUTH MELBOURNE UNITED This result was not in keeping with Soccer News report last week that S.M.U. were heading for promotion this year. All we can say is that Preston must be going up, too, this year. What happens to several other hopeful clubs only time will tell.
The 3-0 ~-- - defeat
was a disappointment to South, but Preston were the -"ft
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South were handicapped
with
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The Reserves scored a good 3-0 win over Preston Reserves, Norm Cooper netting all three goals, and he will this week be given his chance to strengthen the First team. Other promising Reserve players also will be given a chance in the near future. South feel they have the material to provide a force to be reckoned with this year. The Under 19 team, under the control of their new coach (Mr. J. Guthrie) suffered a 1-0 defeat by Box Hill, but this team is very confidfjnt of improvement and are settling down to strict training and should go close to winning the trophies in this section this year. Best players in the match were Robinson, Hayes and McNamara.
South Melbourne Reserves proved themselves strong opponents against Preston Reserves, and after a ragged start settled down to the low passing
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'Y difficult to control, but after gOOQdribbling tactics by Bailey and Moxham the ball was centred to Cooper who made no mistake and got his hat-trick. Thanks, Preston, 3, forPreston a good,Reserves clean game. Final scores were: South Melbourne Reserves O. - A. BAILEY. .
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just
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Middle
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For Under 19's (Seniors and Reserves), train to Middle Park station; ground at St. Kilda end of the park, not near the Chalet tennis court as formerly. South Melbourne United wishes to apologise to Hakoah and Preston for inconvenience caused these players by not advising them of the slight 'uange in the location of our ground. ULSTERVILLE Ulsterville were the first to threaten danger against Moorabbin at Royal Park, but several chances were missed. The home team were handicapped with an injury to the inside-left. Moorabbin's defence did well in frustrating the Ulsterville attacks.
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The ladies' commJttee have made May 9 (Friday night) for the Picture Night. Tickets can be obtained from Miss E. Birchali, hon. secretary
(telephone MB1721).-"RED HAND."
Maribyrnong Reserves v. Ulsterville Reserves.-At Maribyrnong, Ulsterville Reserves had a grand afternoon's sport, and, although beaten 2-1, they are beginning to blend as a team, and show signs of being a rival of note In the near future. The Maribyrnong officials' providing of fruit at the Jnterval was a grand gesture and fully appreciated. ::::::::::::::::::,,:u::::::::::::::::::::::::::::x::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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Border District SoccerAssociation From CLEM
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The Border District Association is now in full swing with five teams, including Albury City, Bandiana, Wodonga, Kiewa Whites and Kiewa Reds. Last Saturday Albury City drew, 1-1, with Wodonga, the game being a fast and furious one, and the ref. having to stop the game once or twice to allow players to cool off. For Albury City Len Pennerry (outside-right) scored during a goal-mouth scrimmage, and for Wodonga Luc (centre-forward) equalised under similar circumstances.
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The Albury Press is giving this Association excellent write-ups an'3"" plenty of space. Associatio~ team has already played and decisively beaten a team fromAnNorth Wagga by 3-0. Albury City is preparing to visit Melbourne to clean up any of the local teams who care to take up the cl1allenge at the end of the season. An Under 17 team from the Club will also be travelling, and a fixture is required for that team. (Junior A~sociation, please note.-ED.)
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ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL In the opening of the Peninsula Soccer League, Army Apprentices Scl1oo1 A defeated Frankston, 7-2. R. Cavanagh scored the first goal of the season after 10 minutes of play. He then went on to score three more goals. Other goal-scorers were C. Coleman, A. Allan and a Frankston back, who had the misfortune to head a centre from T.. Tanner into his own goals. C. Coleman was the most outstanding player of the match. Thanks to Frankston for a good, clean game.-B. TANNER. In
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played on Mornington
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opening
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Frankston
P.S.A.
team
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by 7 goals to 2 at Balcombe by the Army Apprentice School "A." Goal-scorers in this match for Frankston were T. Kerr and K. Liston. We trust that T. Piggott, who was injured in this match, will soon recover from his injury.
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Junior Association Notes The Executive Committee at its meeting held on Monday, awarded points against defaulting teams as follows:-
Under 19 Division Box Hill v. Preston, 14/4/52. Under 17 Division Hakoah v. Northcote, 14/4/52. Brighton "A" v. Coburg, 14/4/52. Brighton "A" v. N'cote, 19/4/52. [
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Hill
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Park
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14/4/52.
Sunshine City T. Box Hill "A," 14/4/52."B" v. Park Rangers, Coburg
19/4/52.
In the Under 19 Division all teams drawn against South Yarra will now have a bye. Any points already awarded to clubs for default against South Yarra Under 19 team, have now been deleted from the records, as this team withdrew and had not played a match at date of its withdrawal. In the Under 15 Division, South Yarra has withdrawn its team also, and Prahran has taken over its fixtures. All points already awarded against South Yarra Under 15 team, will now be taken as awarded against Prahran.
All registration forms and team cards must be sent to the Secretary, and any telephone messages-between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Tel. MX 2977). [Would
Junior
Association
J; A. OLSEN, kindly not
Hon. Sec. Junior sent notes direct
Association. to the primer
without notifying me.-EDITOR?]
~JUNIO~nd~~9AD~~o~ TABLES AS ATu~!I~vlsi:6, Brighton Juventus Northcote Box Hill Sandrlngham City Sth. Melb. United Moorabbln City Maccabl Preston
fi 4 4 5 3 4 3 4 4
4 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 0
1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 16 1 120 2 1 "8 5 2 2 5 1 6 3 2 5 3 2 4 6 4 011 4 0 19
9 6 6 5 4 4 2 0 0
Under 17 Division Brighton "A" 5 5 0 0 16 3 10 Hakoah 5 3 1 1 13 5 7 Sunshine United 5 3 0 2 15 5 6 Sunshine City 8th. Melb. United Polonla Coburg Preston Brighton "B" Sandrlngham City Frankston Box Hill Northcote -- - ~~~--
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Brighton "A" Sunshine City Sth. Melb. United Northcote Prahran Box Hill Sandrlngham City Moorabbln City Sunshine United
5 4 5 5 3 5 ,( 5 ,(
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0 27 1 10 035 3 8 011 2 8 1 10 3 7 1 11 0 4 3 6 14 ,( 2 11 3 3 3 ,(21 3 3 1 11 2
Brighton "B" Park Rangers Preston
5 1 0 ,( 0 37 2 4 0 1 3 1 16 1 3 0 0 3 0 12 0
Under 14 Division Brighton Sunshine City Coburg "A" 8th. Melb. Utd. "A" Coburg "B" Box Hill "A" Moorabbin City Box Hill "B" Park Rangers Sth. Melb. Utd. "B" ~-~-~~-~ ~~~~~~.
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SouthYarra FootscrayCity
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5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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1 10 9 1 9 6 1 9 13 2 11 9 4 9 15 4 4 14 3 5 16 4 3 18
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Vlc. Police
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Moreland Hakoah
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2 1 0 0 0 0
1 19 5 3 123 4 19 18 3 6 10 4 9 19 4 2 35
6 3 2 2 2 0
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5 2 3 0 12 9 1
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2 0 1 1 1 1
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KIewa WhItes Albury City) Wodonga) Bandlana KIewa Reds
Reserves 3 1 0 23
1 2 1 0 0
3 0 0 2 2
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9 6 411 5 3 3 9 518
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SecondDivision Reserves
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2 1 2 2 1
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0 13 6 0 6 0 1 11 1 2 4 12 1 0 9
2 2
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0 1 2 11
1 12 ;\ 2 1 4 12 0 4 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 from 4th
Border District Association 1 1 1 1 0
1 0 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 1 0
Ii 1 1 1 0
1 1 1 6 0
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