TUMBY BAY WIN PREMIERSHIP - September 1926
Lipson September 11th, Tumby Bay 9-7 defeated Lipson 4-5. Tumby Bay thus earned the right to hold the Challenge Shield for another year.
TUMBY BAY DEFEAT COMBINES - July 1927
Tumby Bay 9 goals 5 behinds defeated Combines 4 goal 14 behinds
Tumby are the only undefeated team to this point of the season. Other results were
Ungarra defeted Butler;- Lipson defeated Carrow
UNGARRA CLINCH MINOR PREMIERSHIP - September 1927
Ladder positions;- Ungarra 8 wins, 2 losses, Combines 8 wins 2 losses, Tumby Bay 7 wins, 3 losses, Lipson 5 wins, 5 losses, Butler 2 wins, 8 losses, Carrow 0 wins, 10 losses. The first semi-final was played on Saturday between Tumby Bay and Ungarra at Lipson with Ungarra claiming a three point win. Final scores Ungarra 7 goals 3 behinds defeated Tumby Bay 5 goals 12 behinds.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - September, 1927
UNGARRA PREMIERS September 17th
The Tumby Bay Football Association premiership was decided last Saturday, when in the presence of a large crowd minor premier Ungarra defeated the Combined side.
EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION - July 1928
TUMBY BAY DEFEAT LIPSON July 3rd.
The Tumby Bay Football Club played their third association match on the Tumby Bay oval on Saturday, the opposing team being Lipson. There was a large crowd of spectators. Tumby Bay won by 7 points, after a hard game. It was an ideal day for football, and each club fielded a strong team.
Tumby Bay broke away at the bounce and scored a goal in quick time, and before the quarter ended had a handy lead. The wind was helping Tumby Bay in this quarter. In the second quarter Lipson scored 1 goal 3 points to 1 point Tumby Bay again drew away in the third quarter scoring 2 goals 1 point to Lipson's 1 goal. In the last quarter Lipson more than held their own, scoring 2 goals 2 behinds, as against one behind. There was good Individual play on each side, but good team work was absent Both teanis are capable of doing much better than they did on Saturday. Mr. W. Treleaven was central umpire. Final scores : — Tumby Bay, 4 goals 6 behinds ; Lipson, 3 goals 5 behinds. Goal-kickers — Tumby Bay - M. Drake, R. Provis, J. Henrickson and B. Kschenka ; Lipson— G. France, M. Octoman, and H. Calaby. Best players — Tumby Bay —McDonald. Provis, B. Kschenka, M. Drake. L. Preece, H. L. Davie and J. McNair. Lipson — G. France, H. Calaby, Max Pollard, V. Octoman, K. O'Connor, H. Franks and Vic Wishart.
EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION LADDER - August 1928
Positions at close of the minor rounds
Team P W L D Points
Ungarra 10 9 1 0 18
Tumby Bay 10 8 2 0 16
Combines 10 6 4 0 12
Lipson 10 4 6 0 8
Butler 10 2 8 0 4
Carrow 10 1 9 0 2
EASTERN EYRE ASSOCIATION – UNGARRA PREMIERS - September 8th, 1928
Minor Premiers, Ungarra and Tumby Bay (second) met at Lipson. There was a large attendance, there being about 105 cars around the ground. Ungarra won by 14 points. Tumby Bay won the toss and chose the grandstand end, the wind being more favourable to that end. Free kicks were very numerous in this quarter, and by their aid Ungarra scored the first point of the match. Throughout the game the scores were even. The game was crowded, and at times there was not a man on the east side of the ground
The kicking of the Tumby team was shocking. From seventeen scoring shots only two goals were scored up until three quarter time, there being 10 behinds in succession. Ungarra deserved their win, and the scores are a fair indication of the play. Scores –
Ungarra 0-2 3-6 3-8 7-12 (54)
Tumby Bay 2-5 2-7 2-15 4-16 (40)
Goalkickers - Ungarra - C.Tilbrook 3, R.Hughes 2, V.Fitzgerald, L.Illman; Tumby Bay - J.Henricksen. M.Drake, R.Provis, N.Kschenka. Best players – Ungarra - C.Tilbrook, R.Hughes, L.Illhnan, S.Illman, A.Butler, M.Lawrie. Fitzgerald, M.Ward. Tumby Bay - H.L.Davie (best on ground), K.McLean, J.McNair, B.Starke, B.Kschenka, M.Drake. By winning this match, Ungarra were again premiers. Much of the success of the team is due to their captain (C. B. Tilbrook). The gatetakings were e record, £32 being taken.
BOSTONS WIN MATCH AT TUMBY BAY - May 1929
A team representing the Boston Football Club journeyed to Tumby Bay on Saturday in the motor cars leaned by supporters, and played a match against a local eighteen. , The home team was faster than the visitors, but the latter had the advantage in the air. Bostons won by four goals, the final scores being ; — Bostons 9 goals 5 behinds. , Tumby Bay 5 goals, 5 behinds. Best players for the Bostons were Mundy, Longmire, and McKenzie. The visitors were entertained by the Tumby Bay Club at tea.
DRESSING SHED FOR FOOTBALLERS - May 1930
TUMBY BAY May 22nd
The Tumby Bay Football Club applied to the Tumby Bay District Council at its last meeting for permission to erect a wood and iron dressing shed at the local recreation ground at the club's expense. The request was approved provided the work be carried out to the satisfaction of the building surveyor (Mr. Holliday)
MINOR PREMIERS BEATEN - September 1930
The second sem-final between Tumby Bay and Lipson was played last Saturday at Lipson Oval, with the game resulting in a win to Tumby Bay. Scores;- Tumby Bay 11 goals 16 behinds def Lipson 8 goals 9 behinds. Goalkickers - Tumby Bay - M.Drake 5, R.Provis, L.Carr 2, L.Preece, A.Johnson. Lipson - V.Octoman 5, T.Richardson 2, M.Octoman. Best players Tumby Bay - M.Drake, R.Provis, A.Carr. Lipson - V.Octoman, W.Richardson, V.Brougham. Lipson are Minor Premiers, therefore they have the right to challenge.
TUMBY BAY - April 1931
At a general meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club, in the Tumby Bay Institute Officers elected were:— Patron. Mr. A. Turner: president. Mr. W. D. Thomson: secretary, Mr. S. Cooney: assistant secretary. Mr J. Stone: treasurer. Mr. F W. Treloar, timekeeper, Mr. W. Butterfeild; goal umpire. W. A. Carr; boundary umpire. K. Carr: gatekeeper. O. M. Harris; committee, the captain, vice captain, president, secretary, and L. A. Brock; delegates, Messrs. W. D. Thomson and S. Cooney; proxy delegates, Messrs. A. B. McDonald and B. C. Duggan.
EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - September 1931
UNGARRA WINS FIFTH CONCECUTIVE FLAG
Scores:- Ungarra 7 goals 18 behinds defeated Lipson 5 goals 10 behinds
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD - July 1932
The second match of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association was played on the local oval between Yallunda Flat and Tumby Bay. The latter won by 7 goals 3 behinds to 5 goals 7 behinds. A dance was held to raise funds for the football club. Mr. L. Cabot was master of ceremonies.
OFFICES APPOINTED - April 1933
The annual meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held at the Commercial Hotel. Officers elected were President, Mr. W. D. Thomson ; joint secretaries and treasurers, Messrs. J. Wait and I. Blacker ; selection committee; captain, vice-captain, and Mr E. Morgan : practice captain and coach. Mr. L. C. Preece ; delegates; E. Morgan and C. A., Schramm ; timekeepers, A. T. Verey and B. Morgan ; goal umpires, A. R. McDonald and T. A. Carr ; auditor, A Turner, entertainment committee, A Carr A. S. Black and C. Duggan.
Time softens all things — except railway refreshment room buns.
LIPSON DEFEAT TUMBY BAY IN SEMI-FINAL - September 1933
BUTLER, FIRST SEMI-FINAL; - Lipson 11-18 defeated Tumby Bay 7-11
EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - September 1933
UNGARRA WINS PREMIERSHIP
Scores;- Ungarra 7 goals 18 behinds defeated Lipson 5 goals 10 behinds
TUMBY BAY ADVANCE TO GRAND FINAL - September 1934
Tumby Bay defeated Ungarra on Saturday to advance to the grand final. The best players for the winning team were A.Hamilton, P.Carr, R.Baillie and H.Butterfield. The final scores were Tumby Bay 11 goals 7 behinds to Ungarra 8 goals 7 behinds.
GRAND FINAL - September 1934
On Saturday afternoon the final of the Tumby Bay Football Association was played on the Lipson Oval, between Tumby Bay and Lipson. The match resulted in a draw, the progressive scores being : — First quarter. Tumby Bay, 4 goals 7 behinds ; Lipson, 2 behinds. Half time, Tumby Bay, 5 goals 10 behinds ; Lipson 4 goals 5 behinds. Third quarter. Tumby Bay, 8 goals 16 behinds ; Lipson, 6 goals 6 behinds. Final, Tumby Bay, 9 goals 16 behinds ; Lipson, 10 goals 10 behinds. Best players : — Tumby Bay — P. Carr. J. Hendrickson, H. Butterfield, B. Calderwood : Lipson — G. France, V. Octoman.
TUMBY BAY WIN GRAND FINAL RE-MATCH - September 1934
On Saturday the final match of the Tumby Bay Football Association was played on the Lipson Oval. There was a large crowd present. The final scores were : — Tumby Bay, 11 goals 8 behinds; Lipson, 5 goals 22 behinds-. Tumby Bay thus won the premiership and secured the shield for this season.
DINNER FOR FOOTBALL TEAM - October 1934
Members of the Tumby Bay Football Club were entertained at a victory dinner at the Commercial Hotel. Visitors were also present representing the Lipson, Ungarra, and Butler clubs. During the evening the following toasts were honored: 'The Association,' Mr. J. K. Schramm and Mr. J. W. Bowden; 'The President.' Mr. N. F. Kschenka and Mr. M. Barraud (on behalf of Mr. Partington); The Secretary.' Mr. H. Turner and Mr. L. C. Preece: 'Kindred Clubs,' Mr. A. Carr and Mr. W. France: 'The Captains.' Mr. A. McDonald and Mr. W. Davies ,'The Visitors,' Mr. L. A. Carr and Mr. J. K. Schramm; 'The Team,' Mr. W. D. Thomson and Mr. A. Carr; 'The Host and Hostess.' Mr. H. Butterfield and Mrs. B. I. Thomson. Community singing was led by Mr. L. A. Carr at the piano. There were 43 people present. A victory ball will be held on September 24. at which the shield will be presented to the Tumby Bay Football Club.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - June 1936
The annual meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held in the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday. Mr W. Thompson occupied the chair. There were a poor attendances through out the season considering the number of followers, but this apathy is due largely to the fact that the football matches are played on the race course and not on the town oval. The race course is approximately one mile from the town. This also accounted for a big drop in the receipts, which is shown in the fact that the club lost £16 10/ during the 1935 season. It was decided that the club should affiliate with the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association. The election of officers resulted : — President Mr. W. D. Thomson. ; secretary, Mr. T. B. Henriksen ; treasurer, Mr. J. R. Wiseman; vice-president, Mr. A. R. McDonald : association delegates, Messrs. L. C. Preece and L. B. Davies ; timekeeper, Mr. W. Butterfield ; goal umpire, Mr. W. A. Carr ; committee, Messrs. L. C.Preece. J. M. Emery, S. Harris, W. A. Carr., W. Butterfield, president, vice-president, secretary and assistant secretary and treasurer ; practice captain, Mr. T. B. Henriksen ; practice vice-captain, Mr. P. Excell. The election - of captain and vice-captain was held in abeyance until the first association match. The retiring secretary (Mr. J. R. Wiseman) was thanked for services rendered during the last playing season.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB - June 1936
Transport of team
TUMBY BAY June 9th There was a good muster at a special general meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club last week, when it was decided to call tenders for the transport of the team to its various outside matches. The following additional appointments were made : — Assistant secretary, Mr. Kelvin Carr ; selection committee, Messrs. W. Provis, O.N. Harris and L. Preece with the captain and vice-captain. It was agreed that practice be held on Monday and Thursday nights on the racecourse. Saturday's Team The following have been selected to represent Tumby Bay against Ungarra at Ungarra on Saturday: — J. M. Emery, P. McCracken, P. and V. Provis, R. Baillie, C. Bray, J. Beevley, M. Dennis, P. Excel, A. and T. Hamilton, J. Garnaut, J. and M. O'Connell, K. Carr, R. Sheehan, T. B. Henriksen. L. Vears (19th.)
TUMBY DEFEATED IN SEMI-FINAL - September 1st, 1936
The second semi-final was played on Saturday between Port Neill and Tumby Bay at Tumby Bay. There was a good attendance. A strong west wind with squally showers spoilt what might have been a good match. Port Neill won easily, the scores being Port Neill 13-9 to Tumby Bay 6-8. Port Neill will play Lipson in the grand final next week.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB - May 1937
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD
An enthusiastic general meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held in the clubroom in the new grandstand. It was reported that many young players would strip this year. An accident fund will again operate. Training will take place on Monday and Thursday nights. Al ready several practices have been held. The club will join the Eastern Eyre's Peninsula Football Association.
Officers elected- were : — President, Mr. A. R. Turner ; vice-president, Mr. A. E. Trudgen ; secretary, Mr. J. Jameson ; delegates, Messrs. W. Tre leaven and L. C. Preece ; proxy dele gates, Messrs. C. Bray and J. Jameson ; timekeeper, Mr. W. Provis; goal umpire, Mr. W. Calderwood ; gatekeeper, Mr. O. N. Harris ; boundary umpire, Mr. Roy McNair ; general committee, Messrs. W. Tre leaven, A. E. Trudgen, J. Jameson, L. C. Preece and A. R. Turner selection committee, Messrs. G. Sheehan, J. Garnaut and W- Treleaven ; auditor, Mr. R. Hoole ; assistant secretary, Mr. W. J. Clutterham ; entertainment committee, Messrs. W. Treleaven, L. C. Preece and W. J. Clutterham ; captain, Mr. G. L. Sheehan ; vice-captain, Mr. J. Garnaut ; coach, Mr. W. J. Treleaven.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - June 1938
Mr. C. B. Tilbrook on behalf of the Tumby Bay Football Club, made a presentation to Mr. J. J. Ramsey in appreciation of his services as secretary to the local club during the 1937 season. Mr. Ramsey who now resides in Tumby Bay responded. A tasty supper was served.
EASTERN EYRE PREMIERS - September 1938
By defeating Lipson at Ungarra on Saturday last, Tumby Bay are premiers for 1938. A full report will appear next issue. A victory dinner will be tendered to the TumbyBayclub at the Commercial Hotel by Mr. J. E. Grindle next Monday evening. On Wednesday night a victory ball will be held in the Institute Hall.
EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA ASSOCIATION - TUMBY BAY PREMIERS - 24th September, 1938
Tumby Bay defeated Lipson in the grand final in an even and exciting same which was played at Ungarra on September 24. The weather was ideal and the large crowd present enjoyed the game. Lipson were not particularly favoured by the bounce of the ball, which was difficult to judge as the ground was hard. Mr. C. B. Tilbrook had charge of the game and gave general satisfaction. From the bounce N. Auld secured and forwarded to Brock, whose kick went astray, but Kschenka secured and kicked a point. Tumby Bay were too fast for Lipson and the bounce of the ball left the latter flatfooted. H. Brougham sent the ball across wing to K. Baillie, who forwarded to Reynolds, but he kicked into a man and Excell returned. Auld took a high mark and passed to Brock whose kick found Brown, and the first goal was posted: R. France secured a knock and Blight passed to Richardson whose kick found Rex Baillie in front. He had no difficulty in posting first major. Lipson were attacking, but Nankivell and Excell were strong in defence and replied repeatedly. Rushing the ball upfield, Henriksen had a left foot snapshot that curled through by inches. D. Butler repulsed for Lipson and Brougham at centre sent well out to M. Octoman, whose pass found V. Octoman within shooting range. Scores were again in touch. Tumby Bay attacked, Brock's kick found Kschenka and the third goal appeared. Keeping up the system of goal for goal, Rex Baillie posted Lipson's third. Trezise and K. Carr defended well at half back for Tumby Bay and Lipson could not break through. Kschenka goaled just before the bell. Quarter scores : — TumbyBay, 4.3 ; Lipson, 3.0.
Attacking strongly, Lipson forced the ball forward to R. Baillie whose kick scraped the inside of the goal post on the way through. Players had difficulty in kicking the ball which appeared loose The TumbyBay attacks were breaking down at half back, where D. Butler and R. Wishart were prominent. Piper was rucking strongly for Lipson, and H. Brougham was sending them forward. A weakness at half forward right found Tumby Bay repulsing, Trezise and Nankivell being prominent. Tumby Bay could only score points, Davey and France held the full forwards safely. M. Baillie sent to G. Butler, whose pass found K. Baillie. A long kick into the goal mouth was marked by V. Octoman and his goal put Lipson within five points, when the bell rang for the long interval. Scores : — Tumby Bay, 4.7 ; Lipson, 4.2.
After the interval Lipson attacked repeatedly. H. Brougham prominent at centre and G. Butler doing good work at half forward. K. Baillie, playing well on the wing, forwarded and M. Brougham marked, but the distance was too far and Excell marked and returned. Blight secured and passed to M. Octoman. A long kick put Lipson in front for the first time. Auld did good work at centre, and many of his kicks found Brock at half forward. In a scrimmage R. Baillie goaled for Tumby Bay. Lipson took control, and from H. Brougham to K. Baillie again found that player forwarding, but Trezise and K. Carr were solid. From a scrimmage Baillie kicked his third goal for Lipson. R. France forwarded from the bounce, and V. Octoman marked a pass from Baillie and made no mistake. Excell and Nankivell proved a stumbling block to Lipson forwards, and D. Butler was acting in a similar manner at the other end of the ground. At 'lemons' the scores read: — Lipson, 7.7 ; TumbyBay, 5.7.
Ramsay forwarded from the bounce and the game became congested in TumbyBay forward lines, scoring points when goals were needed. Spectators were getting excited in anticipation of a thrilling finish. J. Carr was freed and his goal brought the Tumby Bay score within three points of Lipson. Lipson forced forward and K. Baillie's pass found Blight in position. M. Brougham marked his kick and Lipson were again leading. A succession of points and a goal to N. Kschenka, saw the teams level with 10 minutes to go. Lipson fought forward, but Ex cell marked on the goal line, and from his kick the best bit of play for the day resulted with a pass to Auld, on to Brock, on to Henriksen and then to Kschenka, and saw Tumby Bay post a goal to lead. . H. Brougham again forwarded and Piper kicked high in to the goal mouth. From a scrimmage near a behind post, M. Brougham snapped a goal to put the scores level with a few minutes to go. TumbyBay were not to be denied and a towering mark by Kschenka saw his fifth goal posted. Trezise and K. Carr were returning repeatedly at half back and Auld sent a long kick to Provis, whose hasty kick luckily found Kschenka and he made the match safe with another goal. The bell sounded with Lipson attacking.
Final scores : — Tumby Bay, 10.13 ; Lipson, 9.7. Goalkickers : — Tumby Bay — N. Kschenka (6), W. Brown, R. Baillie, J. Carr, J. Henriksen (each 1) ; Lipson — V. Octoman and R. Baillie (each 3), M. Brougham (2), M. Octoman (1). Best players : — Tumby Bay — N. Kschenka, T. Trezise, N. Auld, P. Excell, H. Brock and M. Nankivell. Lipson— H. Brougham, V. Octoman, D. Baillie, K. Baillie and R. Wishart.
DINNER TENDERED TO THE PREMIERS - October 1938
Last Monday, Mr. J. Grindell, licensee of Commercial Hotel, Tumby Bay, gave a dinner to the Tumby Bay Football Club (premiers of Eastern Eyre Peninsula Football Association) and delegates and captains of kindred teams. The following toasts were honored :— ' The King,' Mr. C. A. R. Turner ; ' E.E.P.F. Association,' Mr. A. E. H. Trudgen, response — the asso ciation president (Mr. C. J. Partington) ; 'TumbyBay captain' (Mr. N. F. Kschenka), Mr. C. L. Symons, response by the captain ; ' Winner of team medal' (Mr. M. W. Ward), Mr. R. Hoole (presentation of medal by the donor— Mr. R. Hoole), response Mr. M. W. Ward ; ' Our secretary,' Mr. L. C. Preece, response Mr. J. J. Ramsay ; ' Our commissioner,' Mr. Brechin, response Mr. F. Lodge ; The umpires, Mr. C. R. A. Turner, response Mr. C. B. Tilbrook and Mr. W. Calderwood ; ' Our host,' Rev. N. S. James, response Mr. J. Grindell : ' TumbyBay team,' Mr. Brechin (Port Neill secretary), supported by Mr. V M. Octoman (Lipson captain) and Mr. C. E. Bourne (Ungarra captain), response by chief supporter, Mr. W. C. Clutterham ; ' The chairman,' Mr. F. M. Lodge, Mr. C. A. R. Turner responded. Mr. McDougall was the accompanist and a song was rendered by Mr. C. L. Symons. The tables were taste fully decorated with red and white sweet peas, and table napkins of the team's colours (red and white). The dinner was very enjoyable and 51 guests were present.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB - March 1939
The annual meeting of the Tumby Bay Football Club was held on Monday night Mr. A. Turner occupied the chair, Officers elected were : — President, Mr. R. Hoole ; vice presidents, Messrs' A. Trudgen, L. Player, Geo. Lock, J. Grindle, G. L. Sheehan and W.Provis ; 'honorary secretary, Mr Max Bray ; delegates, Messrs. L. Symons and' J. Jameson ; proxy dele gates, Messrs. W. Clutterham and R. Harkness,- timekeeper, Mr. R. Harkness ; gatekeeper, Mr. O. Harris ; goal umpire, Mr. W. Calderwood ; committee, Messrs. Ltr Preece, J. Jameson, A. Turner, R. Hoole, A. Trudgen and M. Bray ; practice captain, Mr. Max Bray ; coach, Mr. Max Bray ; selection committee, Messrs. W. Calderwood, F. Lodge, N. Kschenka, captain and vice-captain ; trainers, Messrs. R. Harkness, A. Starke and W. Knibbs entertainment committee, Messrs. W. Clutterham, J. Jameson, M. Nankivell and M. Bray. Mr. A. Turner congratulated the team on winning the 1938 premiership. Special reference was made to the captain Mr. N. F. Kschenka for his fine leadership, and to the former secretary Mr. J. Ramsay for his untiring efforts in connection with the club, which now has a credit balance of £9 6/5. As a token of esteem, Mr. Turner, on behalf of the club, presented Mr. Ramsay with an enlarged photograph of the 1938 premiership team. Reference, was also made to the fine work of Mr. A. Turner, who has always been a loyal supporter of the club. Special thanks was tendered to Mr. J. E. Grindle, who kindly donated a victory dinner.
EASTERN EYRE FOOTBALL - May 1939
Football Association. A grade match at Ungarra on Saturday last, Tumby Bay won the toss and decided to kick towards the southern end. From the bounce Ungarra were quickly into, their stride and by good systematic play soon had the ball in their forward lines where W. Pedler snapped a goal. They continued their run and had 3 goals 2 behinds on the board before Tumby scored full points from a beautiful shot by Parker. At the end of the quarter the scores were : — Ungarra 5.6 to TumbyBay 2 goals: In an endeavour to check the Ungarra onslaught Max Bray was sent to centre halfback to oppose Davey, Auld was moved to centre and Brock to centre half forward. From then onward Tumby kept within striking distance, and had it not been for the brilliant defensive work of the Ungarra backmen the visiting team may have taken the lead. However, Ungarra still held the advantage, and at half time the scores were :— Ungarra 9.7 ; TumbyBay 5.3. The third quarter opened with both sides playing good football and great work was being done by the defenders of both sides. Tumby Bay had five shots to Ungarra's six, and1, at the bell the scores were : — Ungarra, 13.9 ; Tumby Bay, 7.6. Good play continued in the final term with Tumby having slightly the better of matters. However, at the final bell Ungarra ran out comfortable winners.
Final scores :Ungarra, 15.13 ; Tumby Bay, 11.7. On the day Ungarra proved to be the far better team they were vastly superior in the rucks and played a system which could well be adopted by their opponents, who were slow off the mark, kicked wildly, allowed their immediate opponents to wander and in many cases seemed reluctant to ' mix it ' in the crushes. The form of Tumby Bay is indeed very disappointing, and if they are to repeat last year's success they must settle down and play better football than they have so far this season. Umpire Tilbrook had charge of the game and gave a very fine exhibition of umpiring.
Goalkickers : — Ungarra — W. Pedler and H. Dukes (each 5), W. Davey and R. Phillis (each 2), C. Reynolds (1) Tumby Bay— R. Parker (5), J. Carr and N. Kschenka (each 2), J. Henriksen, F. Cameron and J. Ramsay (each 1) Best players: — Ungarra — W. Davey, S. Wilkins, C. Bourne, W. Pedler, R. Phillis and M. Phillis. Tumby Bay M. Bray, C. Hewitt, K. Carr, D. Rogers, R. A. Parker and W. Brown. The B grade teams played at Tumby Bay, and the home team was successful. The final scores were : — Tumby Bay, 10.12 ; Ungarra, 4.5.
PORT NEILL ENDS TUMBY'S SEASON IN PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 2nd, 1939
There was a good attendance at Lipson despite inclement weather conditions. Tumby won the toss and decided to kick to the northern end which was favoured by a light wind. Tumby were quickly away scoring the first two goals and at the first change held an eleven point lead. The Magpies dominated the second term and at half time held sway by a margin of 2 goals and 3 behinds. Tumby threw everything they had into the third quarter but still trailed by 13 points at the last change. Vigorous football was played in the final term which kept the crowd on its toes, it was the best football of the match. The Red & Whites scored an early goal to reduce the deficeit to just seven points. At this point the rain began to fall and Port Neill who seemed to enjoy the wet conditions ran over the top of a tiring Tumby team to win comfortably 20-12 to 14-12. Best players for Tumby Bay were:- Rogers, Carr, Brock and Treleaven.
TUMBY BAY DEFEATS PORT NEILL - June 1940
After a hard fought match at Tumby Bay last Saturday, Tumby Bay ' (13 goals 11 behinds) defeated Port Neill (9 goals 13 behinds). Port Neill were considerably weakened after the first quarter, owing to the loss of their champion ruckman, A. Rodda, who was injured and had to be taken to hospital. On the day, the Tumby team were much faster to the ball and this con tributed considerably to their win. Goalkickers: — Tumby Bay — R. Parker 4, Thomas 4, Hewitt 2, Henricksen 2, Jameson 1 ; Port Neill— R, Couzner 3, J. Drewitt 3, 1. Cooper, C. Birkin, B. Gibbons each 1. Best players:— Tumby Bay — R. Parker, D. Rogers, R. France, M. Bray, F. Richardson, W. Brown ; Port Neill— J. Drewitt, H. and T. Reed, I.Cooper; L. Cooper, T. Norton, B. Gibbons.
TUMBY BAY DEFEAT UNGARRA IN GRAND FINAL - September 7th, 1940
In the grand final of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula association, Tumby Bay (6 goals 6 behinds) defeated Ungarra (3 goals 10 behinds) Parker was first to score for the Red & Whites afetr a beautiful mark over the pack and goal. Parker quickly raised another goal to see Tumby hold a handy lead at the first change. Ungarra aided by the breeze rallied strongly in the second term scoring 1 goal 4 behinds while Tumby remained on the defensive. Half time scores were Tumby 2-5 to Ungarra 1-6. After half time play see-sawed for about ten minutes before Parker goaled for Tumby Bay. From the centre bounce Auld gathered the ball and kicked it high to Parker who marked superbly but played on and evaded four defenders to score his fourth goal. These goals put new life into the Tumby team and when Rex France marked strongly in front of goal and made no mistake the Red & Whites took a strangled hold on the game. Parker added his fifth goal just before the last break when he marked and goaled from 60 yards out. Three quarter time scores were Tumby 6-6 to Ungarra 1-7. Ungarra battled hard in the last term to close the gap but Tumby was still attacking when the final bell sounded.
Goalkickers:- Tumby Bay - R.Parker 5, R.France. Best Players:- Tumby Bay - R.Parker, W.Brown, H.Brock, J.Henricksen, D.Rogers, R.France.
VICTORY FOOTBALL SMOKE SOCIAL - September 1940
The Tumby Bay Football Club held a victory smoke social in the supper room on Thursday of last week. In the absence of the president. (Mr. R. Hoole), Mr. A. Turner was chairman. The following toasts were honored: — ' The King,' Mr. A. Turner ; ' Winners of the Premiership, 1940, proposed by Mr. O. J. Partington, supported by Messrs. W. Strawbridge and R. McDougall. Mr. R. A. Parker responded. Central Eyre Peninsula Football Association,' proposed by Mr. L. C. Preece and supported by Mr. W. A. Carr. Responder, Mr. C. J. Partington. Kindred Clubs proposed by Mr. C. L. Symons. The responders were Messrs, R. Wishart and R. McDougall. Our Commissioner proposed by Mr. W. Strawbridge, to which Mr. F. W. Lodge responded. Our Captain was proposed by Mr. E. Thomas, supported by Mr. J. Carr. Mr. R. A. Parker responded. The Mail Medal Winner, 1940 proposed by Mr. S. Wilkins, and responded to by Mr. C. M. Bray. Players who have joined the fighting forces was proposed by Mr. J. Wyatt, and responded to by Mr. L. C. Preece. The Selectors proposed by Mr. J. Ramsay and responded to by Mr. T. M. Lodge. The Assistant Secretary proposed by Mr. J. Henriksen, responder, Mr. C. M. Bray, on behalf of Mr. W. Crawford. Our Driver proposed by Mr. H. Brock, supported by Messrs. R. Drinnan and D. Rogers. Responder, Mr. W. Butterfield. The speeches were interspersed with community singing and a song by Mr. C. L. Symons. Musical items were contributed by K. Carr, J. Henriksen and R. McDougall. A vote of thanks to those who assisted in making the evening a success was proposed by Mr. R. Harkness, supported by Mr. C. L. Symons, and responded to by Mr. K. Carr.
TUMBY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB - October 1940
GRAND FINAL BALL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th
Good time assured. ADMISSION. 1/9
