DIFFERENT friends have often come to me in the winter and said: “Why don’t you hit up these umpires. Most of them are awful.” I have not done so for the simple reason that the job of a field umpire is an exceedingly difficult one, and it is impossible for him to please everybody. ...
Article : 344 wordsIN 1883, Footscray decided to have a football club, and chose for themes the name of “Prince Imperials.” Among the players were Dick Larritt. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 1,128 wordsWITH enthusiastic workers and sound organisations, the greatest difficulties are often quickly broken down. Big and ambitious a scheme as an American tour by a party of Australian rules footballers is, it can he brought to fruition by the controlling bodies of football throughout ...
Article : 353 wordsMuch money is needed for a tour, but that can be raised by good organisation in Australia, and with every possibility of financial guarantees, there ...
Article : 202 wordsHow do the umpires keep well and [?]? By constant training, just as vigorously as the players. A casual visitor in the Motordrome on ...
Article : 151 wordsTHIS year more exhibition games than usual have been played, and the result is gratifying to those organising and taking part In the games. Two lots of matches ...
Article : 573 wordsFROM Dave McNamara :—“Regarding kicking a ball, there are a few rules to be observed. In a place kick always put the tube ...
Article : 181 wordsRODMEN who have followed the advice given in this column to visit Pyke’s Creek reservoir at Ballan have found the opinion expressed regarding its possibilities ...
Article : 726 wordsALL THE OPENING LEAGUE GAMES WERE [?]URED AGAINST THE ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 10 wordsIN the opinion of Garnet Campbell. Essendon’s captain and sterling footballer, the old rule should have been restored long ago. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 132 wordsTHERE has been much speculation among handball enthusiasts as to what club will win the State premiership. East’s supporters would not hear of defeat for the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 665 wordsECHUCA Football Club, who play in the Bendigo League, have elected the Rev. T. Menzies-Miller as their president for the year. Mr Menzies-Miller ...
Article : 97 wordsTHE Richmond Football Club will conduct a sponsored session at 3DB next Friday from 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. A good musical programme will be ...
Article : 86 wordsRESULTS In the A.O.F. Indoor bowls competition for the week are:— Section 1. — Ct. Victoria d. Ct. Princes Hill “B,” 15—12; Ct. Reform d. Ct. City of ...
Article : 272 wordsTHE manager of Stadiums Ltd.. Mr R. Lean, announces t[?]at the Motordrome Is quite in order for League football. Because the Melbourne ground is ...
Article : 134 wordsFRANK BEAUREPAIRE, sportsman and city councillor, left by the Aorangi for America on Thursday. Frank will visit Los Angeles, and while there ...
Article : 67 wordsBOB NASH, the old Collingwood footballer and father of Laurie Nash, is helping the Mitcham team along with advice. Bob is keen to have a ...
Article : 48 wordsDobbie Brothers, opticians, 122 Bourke Street, have again been appointed sight-testers for umpires by the Victorian Football League. ...
Article : 22 wordsTHE secretary of the Victorian Football League, Mr L. H. McBri[?]n, pays the following tribute to The Globe’s football writer (W.S. ...
Article : 54 wordsA GENEROUS response has been received by the Table Tennis Association for application to the men’s A, B, C, and women’s grades, entries for which close on ...
Article : 188 wordsThe Herald Social Football Club are anxious to arrange dates for the season on their ground at Batman Avenue on Sunday mornings. Particulars can be obtained from ...
Article : 85 wordsAS the opening of the Wednesday League approaches, the Press confidence Increases. Good form is being shown in most quarters. ...
Article : 163 wordsTHE Victorian Women’s Hockey Association notify all members that fixture cards for the season will be available at the Old Grammarians’ Club. Regent Buildings, ...
Article : 68 wordsVictorian League umpires in training at the Motordrome are seed jogging round the ground. From left to right: J. McMurray, C. S. White. W. Blackburn, G. Batt, E. Devine and J. Kain. Insets B. Scott, P. Ellings[?], and C. RodweIl. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Sat 30 Apr 1932, Page 6
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