UNGARRA DEFEAT TUMBYBAY IN SEMI-FINAL - September 1945
EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA ASSOCIATION -The match played at Lipson lastSaturday between Ungarra and Tumby Bay was very evenly contested. The match was the last of the semi-finals. The game resulted in a win for the Ungarra team. Scores:- Ungarra, 4 goals 13 points def Tumby Bay 4 goals 4 points. Goalkickers: - Ungarra - R.Phillis 2, M.Phillis, R.Giles ; TumbyBay - I.Paul, R.Newman, C.Paech, B.Berryman. Best players: - Ungarra - N.Lawrie, S.Wilkins, R.Giles, M.Phillis, R.Phillis, K.Ward Tmnby Bay - C.Paech, W.Milton, A.Baillie, J.Jameson, 1.Paul, T.Fergusson.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB BALL - October 1946
On the night of October 17 the Tumby Bay Football Club held their annual wind-up ball. Mr. E. F. Traeger was master of ceremonies, and Miss Lola Carr and Mr. K. Carr were accompanists. During the evening a trophy was presented to Mr. A. Brereton for the most consistent player for the season. Four players tied for second place — Messrs. W. Brown, F. Schedlich, H. Brock and Pastor M. Lawrie. A dainty supper was served during the evening.
DANCE TO AID TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB - June 1947
A dance was recently held in the Tumby Bay Institute in aid of the Tumby Bay Football Club. There was an average attendance of young folk present and a pleasant evening spent. Mr. E. J. Traeger was master of ceremonies, while the Butler Band supplied music for dancing.
TUMBY BAY TROUNCE UNGARRA IN PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 1947
Tumby Bay defeated Ungarra in the preliminary final of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association, played on the Butler Oval. Tumby Bay defeated Ungarra by 36 points, the final scores being Tumby Bay 10 goals 11 behinds to Ungarra 5 goals 5 behinds.
Goalkickers : - Tumby Bay - R.Newman 3, K. Jameson, J.Lovegrove 2, A. Brereton, C. Newman, M. O'Connell. Ungarra - R.Phillis2, R. Giles, R.Ryan, S.Wilkins.
Best players : - Tumby Bay - S.Bottrill, W.Lawrie, R.Newman, F.Schedlich.
Ungarra - S.Wilkins, R.Phillis, P.Schmitt, C. Paech.
Next Saturday, Tumby Bay will meet Port Neill at Lipson to contest the premiership in the grand final.
TUMBY BAY WIN EASTERN EYRE PREMIERSHIP - September 1947
At the Lipson ground on Saturday, Tumby Bay convincingly defeated Port Neill in the grand final football match. The ground was far from satisfactory, but weather conditions were ideal, and a large crowd attended. In the early stages Port Neill played co-ordinated football, to run away with a handy lead at quarter time, but during the second quarter the Tumby Bay side, which had been slow in settling down, were playing wide to the wings and out pacing their opponents in the race to the ball. The margin at the long interval was one point in favor of the ultimate winners. The game to half-time had been fast and vigorous, however in the third quarter it developed into something of a rough-and-tumble, when at times it appeared to be out of control. By sheer tenacity and speed Tumby held a handy lead at the last change.The final quarter had its exciting moments, when, by superb efforts by Couzner and Annear, Port Neill made a last bid for victory, but the final bell came too soon for them.
Final scores : - Tumby Bay 7 goals 11 behinds, Port Neill 5 goals 8 behinds. Best players: - Tumby Bay all played well Port Neill - Couzner, Anear, I.Cooper, D.Reed.
EASTERN EYRE OPENING MATCHES - April 1948
In the opening football matches of the season in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association, Ungarra was defeated by Lipson on the Ungarra oval by 15 goals 16 behinds to 6 goals 8 behinds, and on the Tumby Bay oval, Port Neill defeated Tumby Bay (last year's premiers) by 14 goals 8 behinds to 8 goals 8 behinds. The Butler club, which had a bye, journeyed to Wharminda where it was beaten by the 1947 premiers of the Cleve association.
PORT NEILL WIN SECOND SEMI-FINAL - September 1948
Port Neill 4 goals 4 behinds def Tumby Bay 3 goals 8 behinds
TUMBY BAY PREMIERS – September 1948
Tumby Bay have avenged their Second Semi Final loss a fortnight ago by defeating Port Neill at Ungarra last Saturday.
Tumby Bay 9 goals 10 behinds def Port Neill 7 goals 11 behinds
Best players: Tumby Bay – F.Schedlich, C.Newman, M.Milton, W.Lawrie, Schramm, Lovegrove,W.Brown. Goalkickers: Tumby Bay - Schramm 4, Jameson 2, Lawrie 2, Newman.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB TROPHIES - September 1948
WILLIAM ‘Slip’ LAWRIE FAIREST AND BEST PLAYER FOR SEASON
Winners and runners-up for the Tumby Bay football club trophies for the 1948 season were as follows : - Fairest and best player (trophy presented by Mr. F. M. Lodge) - W. Lawrie (44 points), C. Newman (30) ; most unselfish player (presented by Mr. J. Connell) - A. Brereton (5 votes) F. Schedlich (4): most improved junior (presented by Mr. E. J. Gibaut) - M. W. Whitmore (8 votes), C. Newman, C. Winckel (each 3); most consistent player (trophies presented by Messrs. T. B. Henriksen and J. Ramsey) - F. Schedlich and W. Brown (each 4 votes); fairest and best player in the major round (presented by Messrs. M. J. Morgan and V. Provis) - Chas Newman 1, W. Lawrie 2.
TUMBY BAY DEFEATS MELROSE - September 1948
The Tumby Bay Football Club returned last Saturday night after a most successful end-of-the-season trip to Melrose. The club played a match against the local side and won comfortably, the scores being: Tumby Bay 12-17, Melrose 5-12. Best players for Tumby Bay were : — W.Lawrie, F.Schedlich, A.Brereton and W.Brown. It is hoped to make a trip of this nature a regular feature in future.
VICTORY BALL AT TUMBY BAY - October 1948
On September 29 a successful combined football-basketball victory ball was conducted in the Tumby Bay Institute. Acclaimed the ball of the year, the function attracted a large crowd including visitors from Port Lincoln, Cummins and neighbouring districts. An air of gaiety prevailed to the end. A highlight of the night was a jitterbug contest, won by Mr. Des Denny and Miss Pat Carr. The ' high speed' floor prepared by Mr. Harry Brock and helpers was greatly appreciated. Mr. Max Morgan was master of ceremonies. The president of the footballclub (Mr. F. Lodge) presented the trophies won by the various players. Supper, provided by the basketball girls, was a further highlight.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB STOPS ACCIDENT FUND - March 1949
There was an excellent attendance at the annual general meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club. The Tumby Bay team, premiers in the Eastern Eyre Association for the past two seasons, will be without the services of several of their recognised stars this year. However, the club lacks nothing in enthusiasm, and has several new players and juniors to try out.
Officers elected : — Patron, Mr. C. H. Newman ; president, Mr. Fred Lodge ; secretary, Peter Harding ; captain, Fred Schedlich. ; coach, J. Connell ; -assistant coach, E. J. Gibaut ; association delegates, C. Bray, K. Dick, Among matters dealt with at the meeting was the abolition of the accident fund which has not proved satisfactory in the past Personal accident insurance can be obtained by players and this now becomes their own responsibility. It was unanimously decided that arrangements be made for the team to have a trip away at the end of the season. This was left with & sub-committee to deal with.
EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION LADDER - August 1949
Positions at close of the minor rounds
Team P W L D Points
Butler 12 9 3 0 18
Tumby Bay 12 8 3 1 17
Ungarra 12 4 6 2 10
Port Neill 12 4 7 1 9
Lipson 12 3 9 0 6
On August 13th the first semi final will be played at Lipson between Ungarra and Port Neill, and on August 20th the second semi-final at Ungarra between Butler and Tumby Bay. The oval for the preliminary final and grand final will be selected after the last named match.
TUMBY BAY WIN EASTERN EYRE SECOND SEMI-FINAL - September 1949
Tumby Bay easily defeated Butler in the second semi-final which was played at Ungarra on Saturday.
Scores: - Tumby Bay 15 goals 7 behinds def Butler 3 goals 8 behinds.
TUMBY BAY PREMIERS – September 1949
The grand final was played at Lipson on September 3rd under ideal conditions. The game resulted in a one point victory for Tumby Bay. Final scores were
Tumby Bay 9 goals 10 behinds def Port Neill 9 goals 9 behinds
A record crowd witnessed what is believed to have been one of the most exciting games seen for some considerable time. Gate takings exceeded 36 pounds.
Best players: Tumby Bay – F.Schedlich, C.Newman, R.Newman, W.Lawrie, A.Brereton and W.Brown.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB AGM - March 1950
On Monday night, March 13, the Annual General Meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year Mr. F. M. Lodge, president ; Mr. D. W. Brereton, secretary; C. Winckel, assistant secretary; Mr. C. C. Schramm, Patron; Mr. J. Connell, coach, Mr. F. C. Schedlich, assistant coach. Members thanked Mr. Peter Harding, past secretary for his work during last season which was financially successful. The meeting decided to re join the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association.
EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION MATCHES - August 1950
Results of the Saturday’s final round of matches were:-
Tumby Bay, 20 goals 24 behinds defeated Yallunda Flat 2 goals 5 behinds. Port Neill defeated Butler 8 goals10 behinds to 3 goals 3 behinds .Lipson 11 goals 13 behinds defeated Ungarra 10 goals 14 behinds. Next Saturday the first semi-final will be played at Lipson (Port Neill v Butler)
Premiership table at the completion of the minor round:-
Tumby Bay played 15, won 14, lost 1. for 1,683 against 550 points 28. Ungarra 15, 9, 6, 1,415, 871. 18. Port Neill 15, 9, 6, 1,182, 773, 18. Butler 15, 7, 8, 978. 1,058, 14. Lipson 15, 6,9, 948, 1,282, 12. Yallunda Flat 15, 0, 15 368, 2,038, 0.
TUMBY WIN SEMI-FINAL IN EASTERN EYRE FOOTBALL - August 1950
The second semi-final, played at Lipson on Saturday between Tumby Bay and Ungarra, resulted in a win for the former. Apart from a brief period in the last quarter the game was played in heavy rain, 70 points being registered while the match was in progress. Although conditions made first class football impossible, a high standard, under the difficulties, was maintained. Tumby Bay were superior in most departments but Ungarra put up a game performance and played the game right out to the finish.
Tumby Bay 2-8 5-3 7-4 10-7 (67)
Ungarra 0-3 0-8 2-5 3-5 (23)
Goalkickers : Tumby Bay - D.Brereton 4, W. Lawrie 2, F. Schedlich, Bruce Lawrie, P.Schramm, K. Jameson. Ungarra - R.Giles, G. Wills, I. Eylward.
Best players: - Tumby, Bay - D.Brereton, B. Newton, E. Bottrill, M.O'Connell, C. Winckel.
Ungarra - P. Schmitt, L. Fitzgerald, L. Curtis, R.Giles,M. Goodes.
Umpire Curnow gave a first class exhibition. Owing to the inclement weather the dance at night was abandoned.The organisers hope that no-one was unduly inconvenienced as a result, and trust this will not affect future support.
Next Saturday the preliminary final will be played at Lipson between Port Neill and Ungarra. A tea and dance will follow the match.
TUMBY BAY PREMIERS – September 1950
Tumby Bay has defeated Port Neill in the Grand Final at Lipson for the fourth year in a row. Tumby Bay full forward Fred Schedlich booted his 100th goal for the season during the match which was completely dominated. by the Red & Whites.
Final scores were:-
Tumby Bay 9 goals 11 behinds def Port Neill 2 goals 7 behinds
Best players: Tumby Bay – W.Lawrie F.Schedlich, E.Bottrill, B.Newton, W.Brown. Goalkickers: Tumby Bay - F.Schedlich 4, W.Lawrie 3, B. Lawrie 1, D Brereton 1.
PREMIERSHIP DINNER FOR TUMBY BAY FOOTBALLERS - September 1950
The Tumby Bay Football Club held its premiership dinner on September 14. The convening was in the hands of Mesdames K. Jameson and W. Brown and helpers. Club President Mr. F. Lodge was toast master. Trophies won during the year were presented by Mr. Lodge to the following, W. Lawrie, W. Brown, F. Schedlich, B. Newton, E. Bottrill, D. J Brereton and P. Schramm. Trophies by playing members were also presented to Mr. J. Connell (coach) and Mr. L. Pumpa (trainer) Both were commended on their untiring efforts in their work throughout the season. During the weekend a match was played between Streaky Bay and Tumby Bay, resulting in a win for the local boys. The visitors were entertained at a dance in the Tumby Bay Institute on Saturday evening and also at a chop picnic on Sunday.
FOOTBALLERS MEET AT TUMBY BAY - March 1951
The annual general meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held on 5th of March. The following officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months : - President, Mr. F.M. Lodge; secretary, Mr. C. R. Winckel ; assistant secretary, Mr. B. W. Newton ; patron, C. Schramm ; coach, Mr. F. C. Schedlich ; assistant coach, Mr. J. Connell.
TUMBY BAY WIN THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL - August, 1951
In the second semi-final at Lipson on Saturday Tumby Bay 15-11 defeated Butler 4 -7 to advance to the grand final to be played in fortnights time. Umpire D.Trigg was in charge of the game.
Goalkickers: - Tumby Bay - A.Brereton 4, F Schedlich 3, M. O'Connell, P. Langford, E. Bottrill 2,
V. Lawrie, IC Jameson. Butler - G. Butler 4.
Best players: - Tumby Bay - B.Newton, W.Brown, E.Bottrill, R.Fitzgerald, W. Lawrie.
Butler -N.Fauser, G.Butler, C. Turner, R.Phillis, T.Shepherd.
Next Saturday Butler and Port Neill will meet in the preliminary final at Lipson.
TUMBY BAY WIN FIFTH SUCCESSIVE PREMIERSHIP- September, 1951
On Saturday last, a record crowd saw Tumby Bay 10-15 win the 1951 premiership over Port Neill 5-5. This is the fifth consecutive occasion that Tumby has gained this honour and for the fifth year in a row Port Neill has been runner-up. Prior to the commencement of the game the association president Mr F.Lodge on behalf of News Ltd. presented the 'Mail Medal' to Robert Carr of the Lipson club
Tumby Bay 10-15 (75) def Port Neill 5-5 (35)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - M.O'Connell, E.Bottrill, A.Brereton, L.Butler 2, K.Jameson, L.Corcoran.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - W.Lawrie, W.Brown, E.Bottrill, A.Brereton, R.Fitzgerald.
FOOTBALLERS ENTERTAINED AT VICTORY DINNER - October 1951
Tumby Bay Football Club entertained 65 members and visitors at a ‘victory dinner' in the TumbyBay Memorial Hall. Items were given by Messrs. Schramm. Darling, Fitzgerald and Binder. Among the toasts was one to the ladies who provided the dinner. A brush set was presented to Mr J. Connell on behalf of the team by the captain Fred Schedlich for his work as coach. Trophies won during the season were presented by the coach to the following: W. Lawrie (Best & Fairest) P. Carr, C. Winckel, F. Schedlich, B. Bottrill, K. Jameson, P. Langsford, L. Butler, W. Brown, B. Newton and A. M. Brereton. W.Lawrie, 23 votes finished third in the Mail Medal behind R.Carr (Lipson) 26 votes and R.Lebrun (Yallunda Flat) 25 votes.
POPULAR TUMBY FAMILY FAREWELLED - January 1952
A public farewell was tendered Mr. Fred Schedlich and family on January 18 in the TumbyBay Institute. Seating accommodation was taxed and many people had to stand. Mr. Schedlich has been on the staff of the Tumby Bay branch of the State Bank for about 10 years and has been transferred to Barmera. His efficiency in business and popularity as a townsman were evident on Friday night.
Mr. Colin Schramm was master of ceremonies and items were rendered by local talent. Speakers included, Mr. W. J. Cousins (for the town), Mr. F. Lodge (Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association), Mr. Ken Baillie (Eastern Eyre Peninsula Cricket Association), Mr. J. Connell (Tumby Bay Football Club), Mr. Frank Richardson (Tumby Bay Cricket Club) and Mr. Stan Carr Tumby Bay Jockey Club). Mrs. M. J. Morgan, on behalf of the Mothers Welfare Club, spoke of Mrs. Schedlich's interest and association with the club. Other speakers referred to Mr: Schedlich's capabilities as a bank officer, and of his worth as a townsman generally. Presentations of a silver tray find monetary gifts were made. Mr. Schedlich suitably responded on behalf of his wife and himself.
EASTERN EYRE PREMIERSHIP TABLE - August 1952
Premiership table at end of minor round : — Tumby Bay, played 15, won 13, lost 1, drew 1, 27 points, Port Neill 15, 11, 3, 1, 23 points, Ungarra 15, 10, 5, 0, 20 points, Butler 15, 6, 9, 0, 12 points, Lipson 15, 3, 12, 0, 6 points, Yallunda Flat 15, 1, 14, 0, 2 points.
TUMBY BAY WIN EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION SEMI-FINAL - August 1952
In the second semi-final played at Lipson on Saturday, Tumby Bay, the minor premiers, won by 16 points. The final scores were : - Tumby Bay 4 goals 14 behinds to Port Neill 3 goals 4 behinds.The match was played under trying conditions, which made systematic football difficult, and it was Tumby Bay's over-all strength which carried them through to victory.
Goalkickers: -Tumby Bay - W.Provis, B. Newton, B. Lawrie, M.O'Ccnnell. Port Neill - L.Freeman 3.
Best players : - Tumby Bay - A.Brereton, W.Lawrie, B. Newton. C.Winckel, P.Langford.
Port Neill - R.Rodda, I. Slee, L. Bates, K.Drewitt, B.Gibbons.
Despite the inclement weather a very satisfactory crowd was in attendance. On Saturday next, at Lipson, Port Neill will meet Butler in the preliminary final.
BUTLER WINS EASTERN EYRE PREMIERSHIP - September 1952
Butler breaks 20 year premiership drought.
On Saturday, the grand final between Minor Premiers Tumby Bay (premiers for five successive seasons) and Butler was played at Lipson under perfect conditions. Early arrivals presaged a big crowd and gate takings were an all-time record. The game opened favourably, but soon fell away, systematic football being rarely seen during the remainder of the first half. The forward work of both teams lacked cohesion, with the kicking for goals being generally faulty. Trailing by four goals just after the half time break, Butler staged a thrilling up-hill fight to take the lead by three-quarter time. Aided by the magnificent field play by Alan Aldenhoven, Butler refused to give up their herculean effort, and ran out the eventual winners by five points. It is 20 years since Butler won a premiership, and then not in the association as it now stands, so theirs was a very popular victory. W. Hawke, of the SANFL effectively controlled the game as central umpire. Scores:-
Butler 1-4 1-4 6-5 7-7 (49)
Tumby Bay 2-0 4-5 5-7 6-8 (44)
Goal kickers : - Butler - A. Aldenhoven, N.Fauser 2, R.Phillis, R. Parker, R. Goodes.
Tumby Bay - M. O'Connell, B.Provis 2, L. Butler, W. Blucher.
Best players : - Butler - A. Aldenhoven, B. Coleman, R. Phillis, R.Goodes, C. Turner
Tumby Bay - W. Lawrie, B. Newton, R. Fitzgerald, K. Jameson, A. Brereton.
The dance at night in the Tumby Bay Institute was well attended. Mr.E. Norton was master of ceremonies and music was supplied by Misses D.Pettersen, V. Miller (piano), and Mr. J. Darling (drums). During the evening basketball shields and trophies were presented.
TUMBY BAY NARROWLY MISS OUT ON FINALS ACTION - August 1953
Despite thrashing Yallunda Flat 16-26 to 4-1 in the last minor round game for season 1953, Tumby Bay has not qualified for this year's finals, missing out by 2.9 percentage points to fourth placed Ungarra.
EASTERN EYRE LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP TABLE
Team P W L % Points
Butler 15 11 4 67.53 22
Port Neill 15 9 6 61.31 18
Lipson 15 9 6 54.00 18
Ungarra 15 8 7 53.34 16
Tumby Bay 15 8 7 50.43 16
Yallunda Flat 15 0 15 31.61 0
EASTERN EYRE LEAGUE - July 1954
Tumby Bay too strong for Yallunda Flat
Tumby Bay 15 goals 14 behinds, defeated Yallunda Flat 2 goals 9 behinds. Best players : Tumby Bay — M. Lowe, W Provis, A. Warner, A. Brereton, K. Jameson ; Yallunda Flat - B. Taylor, R, LeBrun, W. LeBrun, D. Smith, I. Teakle.
BUTLER NARROWLY DEFEATS TUMBY BAY - August 1954
Butler 4 goal 7 behinds, defeated Tumby Bay 3 goals 4 behinds. Best players: - Butler. - A. Aldenhoven, R. Phillis, M. Phillis, G. Shepherd, K. Young. Tumby Bay - W. Provis, P. Langford, A. Brereton, C. Winckel. B.Henriksen, J. Cartwright.
UNGARRA WINS EASTERN EYRE LEAGUE PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 1954
Ungarra 9 goals 12 behinds, defeated Tumby Bay 6 goals 8 behinds in the preliminary final on Saturday. Goalkickers – Ungarra - G.Goodes 4, W.Simms 2, J.Goodes, L.Smith, P.Schmitt. Tumby Bay - M.Lowe 2, P.Langford, A.Brereton, W.Provis, B.Lawrie. Best players - Ungarra- G.Goodes, J.Goodes, M.Goodes, L. Smith, J.Boyce. Tumby Bay - W.Provis, P.Langford, M.Lowe, A.Brereton, P.Carr, L.Butler.
The Grand Final on Saturday will be played between Ungarra and Butler on the Lipson oval
TUMBY BAY RESIDENTS FAREWELLED – October 1954
Last Thursday evening a social evening convened by the Tumby Bay football and cricket clubs; was tendered Mr. Bob Fitzgerald on the eve of his departure for Alice Springs. Mr. F. M. Lodge was in the chair. Speakers representing the footballclub, cricket club; stock agents, RSL, racing club and land owners spoke in glowing terms of the work and sporting qualities of the guest. Mr. Fitzgerald was a playing member and coach of the footballclub. He also played cricket for Tumby Bay, and was assistant judge for the racing club. Mr. Lodge, after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald all the best in future life and new home, presented Mr. Fitzgerald with a water set from those present. Musical items and supper concluded a very enjoyable evening.
TUMBY BAY PREMIERS - September 1955
Last Saturday the grand final of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula League was played between Tumby Bay (minor premiers) and Ungarra. Tumby Bay had a comfortable victory and thus become premiers for 1955. The Tumby Bay team, which formerly dominated football in this league winning a near record of five successive premierships, have been out of the premiership for the past four years. This year, with the influx of a number of very youthful players aided by the experience and wisdom of some of the older men the team has played excellent football. The game on Saturday was marked by the polished brilliance of several Tumby Bay players.
Tumby Bay 13-11 (89) def Ungarra 9-10 (64)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn 5, P.Lawie 3, B.Lawrie, G.Smart, P.Carr, L.Butler, M.Lowe. Best Players: - Tumby Bay - P.Lawrie, R.Dunn, P.Langford, F.Verco, D.Dunn.
TUMBY BAY WIN PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 1956
Last Saturday the preliminary final of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula League was played between Tumby Bay and Butler at Lipson. Butler were without their star ruckman, Alderhoven and were further weakened by the loss of their second ruckman Lawrie. A rather tame match ended in Tumby's favour. The final scores being:-
Tumby Bay 9-16 (70) def Butler 3-5 (23)
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - P.Langford, A.Brereton, Butler, Lawrie, Ebbs.
PORT NEILL UNDEFEATED WIN PREMIERSHIP - September 1956
The grand final for the premiership of the Eastern Eyre League was played last Saturday before a large crowd at Lipson, and Port Neill by a convincing win over Tumby Bay, claimed the premiership shield for 1956. Tumby were led by vice-captain Lou Butler in the absence of captain Peter Langford. Port Neill were far too strong for the Tumby Bay, the final scores being:-
Port Neill 18-18 (126) def Tumby Bay 2-7 (19)
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Dunn, Brereton, Butler, Lawrie, Elson, Schramm.
PORT NEILL WIN FIRST GAME OF SEASON - April 1957
The 1957 season opened on Saturday with last year's finalists Port Neil and Tumby Bay doing battle at Port Neill in ideal conditions. Tumby Bay were unable to penetrate the strong Magpies defence and were soundly beaten, the final scores being:-
Port Neill 14-13 (97) def Tumby Bay 2-2 (14)
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Brereton, Ebbs, Dunn, Crisp, Lawrie.
PORT NEILL DEFEAT TUMBY June - 1957
In almost summer weather conditions Port Neil and Tumby Bay met at Port Neill for the second time this season. In a vigorous hard bumping game Port Neill had a comfortable win over the Red & Whites.
Port Neill 14-14 (98) def Tumby Bay 6-9 (45)
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Langford, Elson, Eldridge, Ebbs, Dunn.
PRELIMINARY FINAL ENDS IN DRAW - September 1957
Ungarra and Tumby Bay met in the Eastern Eyre preliminary final last Saturday. After trailing for most of the day the Red & Whites drew level with Ungarra seconds before the final siren.
Ungarra 8-7 (55) drew Tumby Bay 6-19 (55)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - Henricksen 3, Brereton, Elson, Durdin.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - A.Brereton. D.Kelly, P.Langford, B.Lawrie, P.Carr, Berryman.
UNGARRA WINS PRELIMINARY FINAL REPLAY - September 1957
Ungarra defeated Tumby Bay to advance to this year's grand final in the Eastern Eyre League. Their opponnents will be last year premiers Port Neill.
Ungarra def Tumby Bay
LIPSON DEFEAT TUMBY IN SEMI-FINAL - September 1958
Lipson 7-9 (51) def Tumby Bay 6-8 (44)
TUMBY BAY WIN SECOND SEMI-FINAL - September 12th, 1959
Last Saturday the second semi-final was played between Tumby Bay and Port Neill at Tumby Bay. The top two teams for the season played fast, hard and clean football. Tumby Bay were first away but never at any stage was the margin great. After half time the Magpies drew level and in the last quarter held a slender lead before the home team made a late surge to win by a margin of 2-5. The final scores being:-
Tumby Bay 11-13 (79) def Port Neill 9-8 (23)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - Schramm 3, Davies, Poole, Dunn 2, K.Berryman, T.Wilson.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Davies, Berryman, Schramm, Wilson, Brereton, Carr, Challinger.
BUTLER DEFEAT TUMBY BAY IN GRAND FINAL - September 26th, 1959
In a dour struggle both teams failed to score a goal in the first half with scores at half time Butler 0-5 to Tumby Bay 0-4. In the second half Butler proved too strong for the more fancied Red & Whites to claim the premiership in some what of an upset. Scores:-
Butler 5-11 (41) def Tumby Bay 3-6 (24)
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - D.Berryman, A.Brereton, P.Carr, A.Edwardes.
TUMBY BAY ANNIHILATE UNGARRA - May, 1960
The match played between Ungarra and Tumby Bay last Saturday was a one-sided affair with Ungarra being kept down to a score of just 5 behinds. The Tumby team were kept moving by Captain Coach Roger Dunn who scored an impressive seven goals to be best a field. Dean Dunn played well at full back.
Tumby Bay 11-16 (82) def Ungarra 0-5 (5)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn 7, K.Moore, D.Norton, B.Pain, J.Williams.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn, A.Brereton, J.Williams, D.Dunn, D.Hunt.
DUNN PLAYS WELL FOR TUMBY BAY - May, 1960
Roger Dunn played solidly all day at Lipson, kicking seven goals and leading Tumby Bay 18-15 to victory over Lipson 4-5. Dunn's ability to break-away from the packs shows the importance of those first two yards in the game of football. Dean Butler was a tower of strength at centre half-back blocking many of Lipson's attacking drives. Tumby Bay are undefeated this season to date. They have a young team with plenty of talent which should keep them well in the fore for many seasons to come.
Tumby Bay 18-15 (123) def Lipson 4-5 (29)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn 7, D.Berryman 4, T.Poole, G.Blight 2, J.Williams, P.Carr, K.Moore.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn, D.Butler, J.Williams, K.Moore, G.O'Connell.
PORT NEILL SUFFER FIRST LOSS IN MORE THAN 3 1/2 YEARS - July 1960
Port Neill Magpies suffered their first defeat in nearly four seasons when they were defeated by Tumby Bay at Tumby Bay last Saturday. From the commencement of play to the first siren, Port Neill had no answer for Tumby Bay's attack. Durdin and Wilson dominated the ruck for the Red & Whites and the forwards were on top in every position. It seemed rather ironical that Tumby Bay could down the Magpies so soon after a blackboard lecture given by a former coach who took them premiers five seasons in a row (1947-1951) He is a former West Adelaide & State player, Jack Connell of the SA Police Force who for a short while has been on relieving duties at Port Lincoln.
Tumby Bay 13-13 (91) def Port Neill 7-5 (47)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn, D.Dunn 3, K.Berryman, J.Dyer, R.Durdin 2, R.Davies.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - R.Durdin, R.Dunn, J.Dyer, T.Wilson, B.Henricksen, R.Schramm, D.Butler.
PORT NEILL PREVAIL IN SEMI-FINAL - September 1960
The second semi-final of the Eastern Eyre League was played at Tumby Bay oval last Saturday between Port Neill (minor premier) and Tumby Bay (second) The Magpies led at every change to win by the comfortable margin of 34 points. final scores being:-
Port Neill 9-13 (67) def Tumby Bay 4-9 (33)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - K.Berryman 2, Moore, Wilson.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Wiles, Moore, Dunn, Carr, Berryman, Wilson.
UNGARRA'S LAST QUARTER DASH WINS PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 1960
Tumby Bay and Ungarra played out the EEP preliminary final in truly wintery conditions last Saturday. When the final quarter began, Tumby, with a lead of 27 points appeared to have a good grip on the game, but Ungarra fought back gamely to win by 19 points. After the second use of a stiff breeze the Red & Whites held a 4 goal 3 advantage at three quarter time. For the last quarter Tumby bolstered their defence by moving Berryman from center and Henricksen from full forward to a back pocket. Ungarra with the wind in their favour threw everything in their bid to win and kept the pressure on to run out winners.
Ungarra 8-15 (63) def Tumby Bay 6-8 (44)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - Lawrie 3, Henricksen 2, Carr.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - Berryman, Williams, Schramm, Dunn, Wilson.
PORT NEILL WIN SECOND SEMI-FINAL - September 1961
Last Saturday the second semi-final was played between Tumby Bay and Port Neill with the Magpies winning through to the grand final in a hard and fast game. It was anyone's game at half time but with Berryman at centre, Moore at half back and Murphy at half forward all immobilised by vigorous opposition, Port Neill outplayed the minor premiers in the last half. The final scores being:-
Port Neill 14-11 (95) def Tumby Bay 8-11 (59)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - J.Williams 3, R.Dunn 2, K.Berryman, D.Murphy, D.Hunt.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - K.Berryman, R.Dunn, R.Baker, P.Carr, D.Berryman (until injured)
TUMBY BAY DOWN UNGARRA TO WIN PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 1961
Tumby Bay and Ungarra played out the EEP preliminary final in a hard fast game with many vigorous exchanges. Scores were even at the first change and only one point seperated the two teams at half time. Tumby took charge in the third term with rovers Dunn and Berryman playing brilliantly.
Tumby Bay 10-17 (77) def Ungarra 8-10 (58)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn 7, K.Berryman 3.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn, K.Berryman, R.Baker, G.Blight, D.Dunn, D.Challinger.
ROGER DUNN WINS MAIL MEDAL
Tumby Bay captain coach Roger Dunn was a clear winner in this year's Mail Medal voting. The former Sturt player won the Medal with 22 votes, eight ahead of his nearest rival, Ungarra captain coach Bill Giles.
TUMBY BAY WINS EASTERN EYRE GRAND FINAL - September 1961
Playing in ideal conditions, Tumby Bay easily defeated Port Neill at Lipson on Saturday to win the E.E.P. Grand Final. Kicking with the wind in the first quarter, Tumby went away to a four goal lead. However in the second quarter with Port Neill using the wind to advantage, scores were levelled at the half time interval. Tumby added a further six goals in the third term and held Port Neill to two goals in the last to run out comfortable winners by five goals.
Tumby Bay 13-8 (86) def Port Neill 8-7 (55)
Goal kickers: - Tumby Bay - R.Dunn 5, J.Williams, D.Murphy, B.Henricksen 2, P.Carr, K.Berryman.
Best Players: - Tumby Bay – All played well, with R.Dunn & K.Berryman outstanding.
