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ARCH RIVALS CLASH Unbeaten East Sydney clash with Western On their home ground Balmain Suburbs in the match of the round today at the might just do the trick. Magpies new home ground, Macquarie LAS! WEEK Last week saw East Sydney bring University Oval. North Shore's unbeaten run to an East Sydney had a strong 6 goal win over end while co-competition leaders Newtown has no troubles with North Shore last weekend while Western Balmain. Western Suburbs bounced Suburbs bounced back to the winning list with back into the winning list at the expense of Districts and Pennant an 119 point victory over Southern Districts. Hills made it two wins on the trot by defeating St George. With such talented forwards as goals last week is a proven East Sydney and Newtown are Peter Ruscuklic and Russell Hughes goalgetter who knows every blade of atop the ladder undefeated after (Easts) and Wes Preston (Wests) the grass on his home ground. only four rounds of football. stage is set for a feast of goals and a The new coaches Laurie Pendrick testing time for defenders. (Newtown) and Bill Thripp (P. Hills) Ruscuklic and Hughes kicked 5 have certainly made a difference to goals apiece last week while Wes their respective sides this season. Preston landed 12 majors to take his seasons tally to 27 goals. WINNING LIST HOW CAN Easts and Wests took it in turns North Shore still smarting from between 1971 and 1975 at being their defeat at the hands of East WE WIN? premiers -while Easts ·in 1976 and Sydney last week will travel to Olds Wests in 1977 played North Shore in Park for the clash against St George. Getting out this magazine is the grand final instead of each other. The Bears will be determined to no picnic. we print jokes reclaim prestige and return to the If The Bulldogs under new coach people say we're silly; if we Alex Ruscuklic have shown winning list. themselves worthy contenders for St George under new coach Bruce don't they say we're too serious. the top spot and will visit the Lucas are still teambuilding but after If we clip things from other Magpies eyrie very confident of a Captain Mark Newcombes 9 goals magazines, we're too lazy to victory. last week against Pennant Hills the Western Suburbs, a proud club. writing is on the wall for a Saints write them ourselves; if we don't will want to christen their home victory shortly. we're too fond of our own stuff. If ground for 1979, Macquarie Oval. we don't print contributions, we with a victory and today could well EVEN MATCH don't appreciate true genius; if be it. Friendly rivals Balmain and we do print them, the magazine Southern Districts clash at Jubilee CHALLENGED Oval, Federal Road, Glebe in the is filled with junk. If we make a Unbeaten Newtown will be other match. change in the other fellow's challenged by the Pennant Hills These games are always write-up, we're too critical; if we Demons at Erskineville Oval. interesting for the spectator as the don't we're asleep. Now like as The Demons have their tails up two clubs seem to put on their best after two good wins in as many displays against each other. not someone will say we swiped matches and new-found forward Both these sides met strong this from some other magazine Terry Hill could enjoy the big spaces opponents last weekend with -We DID! at Erskineville. neither being disgraced although Young Michael Mccrudden with 7 beaten.

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standards at 5'11" and weighing 12 and Fairest for South Melbourne UP THERE CAZALY stone 4 lbs. But what a giant he 1926 and represented Victoria in became. Cazaly was recruited from 1924 and Tasmania in 1930. One of the most often asked Middle Park Wesley to St Kilda Cazaly's coaching credits are questions of NSWAFL Head­ where he played between 1910- almost as extensive as his playing quarters is "who was Cazaly" and 1920, playing 1 00 games and career having coached South where did the cry "up there Cazaly" scoring 38 goals. Melbourne in 1921, 1937 and 1938. Hawthorn from 1942 to 1943, originate. After St Kilda, Roy shifted to South Melbourne where he spent two Newtown (Tas} in 1934 and 1935 The name of Skeeter Fleiter has a terms, one from 1921 to 1924. then and again in 1948, 1949, 1950 and particular place in the history of our · after having the 1925 season with 1951, City (T as} 1928, 1929, 1930 Australian Code. the Victorian Country side Minyip, and North Hobart in 1931, 1932 and That's true and you can take my returned to be with the Swans for 1933. word for it. the 192-6-27 seasons. His statistics While at South Melbourne(1919} Never heard of him? - well with South Melbourne being 99 that club won the VFL Premiership neither had Russell Hopper the games and 128 goals giving him a and when coach of Newtown they NSWAFL GM when he was asked. VFL total of 199 games and 166 won the TANFl Preiniersliip in T'was in 1921 that the · goals. However, that was nowhere 1948, 1949 and 1951. aforementioned Skeeter Fleiter near the end of the great Cazaly's The new deceased has a rover what else uttered the to be career. been immortalised by the rich Cazaly famous words of encouragement to In 1928 he went to City in awards in the Melbourne Truth and Roy - UP THERE CAZALY. Tasmania where he stayed until is deservedly one of the great By courtesy of the QAFL we 1930, in 1931 he was with North legends of our game. · reprint details of the career of the Hobart and Preston in the VFA and late great Roy Cazaly. then returned to North Hobart until Roy Cazaly played his first Senior 1934, then Glenorchy in 1934-35. VFL match in 1910 at the age of 1 5. During his career Roy Cazaly AUSTRALIAN .. Cazaly was a small man by today's captained St Ki Ida in 1920, was Best FOOTBALL SCENE - EVERY WHERE ARE THEY NOW? SATURDAY News about past players or officials from the Sydney scene will be welcomed at all times by the Editor. Contributions can be posted to: The Editor, Football Record, 64 Regent St, Chippendale 2008. 2KV &.Jo pm.

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VC106 little more dedication is all that's needed. FIRST DIVISION NEWS In a particularly high scoring game of the day. the first team was a little like the WESTERN SUBURBS They must soon start to win if they "Curates Egg", good in parts. "HOW DOES IT FEEL?" Word's on are to repeat their last year's proud Try talking to each other fellas; the everyone's lips from the Toohey's record of being finalists. other guys in black and gold jumpers ad? No! But from the Magpies Best players were Kevin Clift, are on your side. supporters after the crushing win Greg Aitken, Mark Hopkins and Doctors at Balmain Hospital had a over Districts. Peter McClay. busy evening treating at least four It was like the Magpies of old - a Today marks the occasion of the Balmain players. superb second half performance 100th game for Warren Miles who An added bonus to the afternoon's kicking 17 goals to our opponents 0. has seldom been in better form. football, was the mental exercise Led by the "older" brigade Ian Congratulations to you Warren! spectators got trying to work out the Harry, Alan Dudley, Lindsay DEMON mysterious interpretations of the Hetherington and Ray Cahill the rules by the man in the middle. team really fired. The younger TIGER brigade were not to be out done - SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Chris O'Donoghue and Bob Pearsall I find it very hard to understand the "Firsts". They are capable of NORTH SHORE are improving with every game. Well two out of three is not bad It was a great effort and a repeat of class football but, on Sunday as has happened so often in the past they considering all things. The Bears this next week against Easts will defence was slightly makeshift and soon knock the shine of the so far only played for half a game. All that can be said is that they had 18 men too lose Tony Austin in the first undefeated Bulldogs. quarter was the final blow. The reserves disappointed after on the field in the last two quarters. The third quarter began and the What a third quarter when we their strong win over Norths. Their fought back to get within 8 points. best were Steve Maiment and Rick rot set in. Even though Districts had the advantage of a good breeze, Barry. Wests played all over the top of The U/19s went down for the them. Wests played superior second time this season. Best were football, and left Districts flat-footed, Mark Davis and Ken Mackay. scoring 60 points to nil in the At home next week at Macquarie. quarter. With excellent catering facilities The final scores Wests 24-19-163 available and a great game expected to Districts 7-3-45 was indicative of a big crowd should be in attendance. the game. It was hard to find best Finally A great new Football player but honest games were Record congratulations, well played by Kirbyshire, Stone and done, but how about additional Grasso plus Mike Hore, all in all a copies they sell like hot cakes. depressing game. DOMINIC The seconds had a well earned victory. With five players out with PENNANT HILLS injuries and five promoted to firsts, Poor shooting for goal cost the the team played creditably. Demons an even bigger win last At half time they were 28 points week against St George. During the ahead but in the third Wests put last term one may have been their game together and nanowed. MARK SIMMONS excused for thinking he was in a the gap. In the last quarter Districts Best Bear Mark Simmons with shooting gallery, so haphazard was held and ran out final victors. Well Rod Mclean, Graeme McLean, Bob the kicking when in range of goal. done fellows. Curtis and Greg Jepsen. The Starline Restaurant dinner The thirds also had a victory. Captain/Coach John Pitura was went to Keith Delooze who had a Behind at the end of the second not able to play but his enforced sparkling game as a ruck rover. quarter they came back and played absence off field might have given Other good performers were Mal class football. The handbalJ and him just the perspective for victory Farnham, Warren Miles, Russell playing on left Wests in a daze. the Bears will need. Green, and Paul Thripp. There is plenty of talent in this team Welcome back to Greg Bee, Geoff After a long absence from the and if they play as well the rest of the Foley and Allan Woodhams who winner's circle, the reserves season the premiership is certainly ventured forth in reserve grade. Also recorded a convincing win to set the possible. congratulations to Andrew stage for the success of first grade. EAGLE TWO Whiteside and Darcy Dugan in first Naturally enough, coach Peter grade last week. Cunnane sported a large grin after BALMAIN Reserve grade featured some blue his charges broke through for victory Congratulations Tiger cubs. boots on Steve Sanders and Haydon at long last. On Sunday the thirds notched the Bray - both boys were among our Among many good players. club's first win. The first of many we best and the dazzling colours must Graham Rennie, Adrian Lindsay, hope. have sometimes blinded the If Vince Lewington, Bill Mitchell and Peter Morrison, Simon Kelly, Don opposition. George Scriven were probably the Mills "Stookey" Steve Willis and Country Hanna with Bruce best. Darryl Smith led the way for a great Wickham and Allan Woodhams plus Perhaps our biggest problem, lack team effort. the blue boots boys were our best. of depth, may soon be solved. For too Keep it l:lp fellas' and good luck Our Bear cubs, under 19 side gave long the first grade players have had against "Districts" next week. lessons at Gore Hill and have I no real pressure exerted on their Reserve grade went down already laid claim to a finals spot. positions from the reserves. fighting. Captain Mick Bell is Best were Chris Hynes the rover Under 19s failed again, to allow starting to get the right kind of plus Peter Carr, Tony Harmen, Peter the Saints to chalk up their only win support from his players now. So a Byrne and Paul Wappett 7 goals.

9 FIRST DIVISION NEWS VFL COMING (Continued) There will be two VFL home and away games played in Sydney this year. EAST SYDNEY The first match between last year's grand finalists North Melbourne and Hawthorn will be played on Sunday, June 10 The Bulldogs go marching on in a game which produced good football and Fitzroy will play Richmo.nd on Sunday, July 15. from both teams. They showed the Both matches will be televised live to Melbourne, and the pundits that they are the team to VFL will mount an extensive promotion leading up to the beat for the BIG ONE!! The last quarter was a beauty, and games. half-way through Easts began to get The VFL hopes the home and away fixtures will make the on top with goals from Peter game more popular with Sydney's sporting public. Ruscuklic, Russ Hughes and Bobby The North Melbourne president, Mr Lloyd Holyoak, said in a Claridge, putting the seal on a great circular issued to members: "If our code is to grow and win for the Bulldogs. Ian Clyne in the back pocket survive, then it is important that we endeavour to capture produced his best form to date to win interest and support from the nation's most populated city." the David Jones Award. Tony our cover player will be seen with the Whiting dominated the rucks. Hawthorn side as well as big Don Scott, lethal Leigh Second grade Gary Towles boys were just over-shadowed by Norths. Matthews and the dashing . . going down by two points. It must . no stranger to Sydney and the SCG is looking prove one thing to them that you forward to June 10th. must chase and kick more Leading VFL goalkicker (5 last week} with accurately. Put it all together next week, Steve 27 goals thus far will head the North Melbourne contingent. Byrnes gained the . At the other end of the ground full back David Dench will be Third grade just three points down seen opposing Hawks full forward Michael Moncrieff. at half-time then the rot set in for the SO BE THERE. pups. More dedication to your game is needed to win. Let's try it next week. B. Higgings another good performance to win SYDNEY SQUAD best and fairest. G. Whitworth and P. Durihg the first weekend in June the Sydney team will compete in the Belsorini. A supper dance is being arranged NSW State Championship in Narrandera against sides from the Farrer for May 20 at the Trade Union Club League, Murray League and South West League. • in Foveaux Street. Further details The Sydney squad of 27 players was named this week. Selectors have : next week. named the best 27 form players in Sydney in position. Laurie Pendrick, . Another big fixture this Sunday, Wests, so let's keep up the fine form Newtown's captain/coach will be the Sydney side coach. and take the points from the The squad is as follows: Magpies. WINSTON NEWTOWN SOUTHERN DISTRICTS L. PENDRICK D. SMITH K. COBURN NEWTOWN G. WILSDEN WESTERN SUBURBS Congratulations to Laurie M. McCRUDDEN G. SHIEL Pendrick, Kent Coburn. Don Mattson, Graham Wilsden. Mike D. MATTSON I. HARRY McCrudden. and Greg Scheetz on G. SCHEETZ J. BOURKE their selection in the Sydney squad A. DUDLEY which will be coached by Laurie. EAST SYDNEY Also conoratulations to Scott G. FOSTER PENNANT HILLS McKibben and lovely Cliris on their recent engagement. I. CLYNE P. THRIPP Good to be on top in First and I. GEDDES M. TOY seconds after 4 rounds, lets make L. SULLIVAN M. FARNHAM sure we stay there. Peter Davies is working hard with the thirds and any P. RUSCUKLIC assistance would be appreciated. A. WHITING The under 13's are coming along R. HUGHES AUSTRALIAN nicely with Denis Aitken and Laurie Pendrick headinlJ a coaching panel. R. CLARIDGE FOOTBALL They will be playing their first match SCENE - EVERY next week, so how about a little NORTH SHORE support to help boost these boys J. PITURA SATURDAY along. G. McLEAN Awards last week to Don Mattson, Peter Scott, Laurie Pendrick and R. CURTIS Mike Mccrudden in the firsts and G. HAMILTON 2KY &.Jo pm. Margio Dake in the reserves. A. AUSTIN ANGELIC ONE /() c- II I II II I I I I II I II I II I II I I II II I II I I II I 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Cl- WHEN YOU WORI< YOUR - BODY HARD

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II NEWTOWN v G B PENNANT HILLS G B WHITE RED V WHITE SHORTS BLUE AND RED BLUE SHORTS 1. M.McCRUDDEN 1. R. GREEN 2. K. O'HALLORAN 2. M. GALE KCaptain) 3. R. ANDRISKE 3. I. ROOM 4. G. HOOKER 4. B. MATHE;R 5. I. KIDD 5. G. HEWT~N 6. L. PENDRICK (Capt/Coach) 6. R. McKENNA 7. S. McKIBBEN 7. A. HILL 8. R. HANKINSON (Vice-Capt.) 8. J. TOWER$ 9. I. GORDON 9. P. THRIPP 10. G. SCHEETZ 10. M. FARNHAM 11. S. REDENBACH 11. P. FLOOD 12. J. BRADLEY 12. M. DELOOZE 13. R. PINE 13. G. BARNES 14. P. SCOTT 15. K. DELOOZE (Vice-Capt.) "·~· 15. T. MILLHOUSE 16. W. RENWICK 16. D. MATTSON 20. B. SELETTO 17. K. COBURN 22. H. HILL 18. D. MATTERS 23. W. FALKENBERG 19. B. DAVIES 24. D. CATER 20. C. GRANT 29. T. HILL 21. A. LINDFIELD 33. W. MILES 22. I. GREENWOOD 34. V. LEWINGTON 23. R. MacFADYEN 38. M. TOY 24. C. LOVRINOVIC 40. J. McPHERSON 25. P. DEBEVS 44. D. KNAGG.E 26. M. DA RE • 27. M. SZKILNIK Final Score . . . I , , . . , , ...... d

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v ST. GEORGE NORTH SHORE RED AND WHITE - WHITE SHORTS G B BLACK AND RED - RED SHORTS G B 1. C. MACDONALD 1. J. PITURA (Capt./Coach) 2. G. ZUBER 2. T. ASHELFORD 3. R. OLIVER 3. A. FITZGERALD• 4. J. BELL-TOWERS 5. D. KEANE 5. W. KELSO 6. N. REID 6. W. FURNISS 7. G. JEPSEN 7. G. ROWE 9. G. HAMILTON 8. T. WOODS 10. J. BAKER • 9. D. TEGG 11. A. WHITESIDE 10. M. GUM • 12. G. McLEAN 11. I. McCALLUM 14. P. GRAHAM 12. P. DELMONTE 15. H. BRAY 13. M. NEWCOMBE (Capt.) 16. R. McLEAN 14. 0. CHRISTIAN (Vice-Capt.) 17. M. SIMMONS 15. W. SULLIVAN 18. B. EMMETT 16. A. BRAIN 19. T. HESSEL 17. R. KEMP 20. R. MORGAN (Vice-Capt.) 18. A. TAYLOR 21. T. AUSTIN 19. G. BLACKLAW 22. K. JACKSON 20 •. E. TAYLOR 23., B. KAY 21. M. MAGRATH 24. J. GUMBLETON ~. M. TEGG 25. A. WOODHAMS 2·3. R. BRENNAN 27. R. CURTIS 24. P. ROGAN 28. K. PITCHER 25. M. SCANLAN 30. B. DUGAN 44. B. LUCAS (Coach)

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14 SECOND DIVISION NEWS Peng illy were also amongstthe best. setting a shining example similar to ST. IVES With spectator support for the Ted's head. As soon as Nuggett Despite a great fight-back after a Saints continuing to grow, we must overcomes his affiliation to his disappointing first half, our continue to keep providing the style coach he should be a top player for Reserves suffered their first loss for of football to retain this added Wales this year. Soupy also turned the season on Saturday against a interest in our club. Well done in another good performance and strong Campbel ltown side who were Saints, keep it up! PREZlY Brent Checker and Roy contributed. far more consistent on the day. Both Today we have Sydney Uni who sides had injury problems with the have had a great start to the year and Saints playing practically the whole UNIVERSITY NSW it is up to us to knock them off their game with only 17 men. Last Saturday saw the Wales pedestal. Just remember what Nevertheless this must not take return to the winning list with everybody does to Sydney Uni. Go credit from our opponents. victories in both Grades over Wales. FATEYE Ian Smith, Rick Clover, Craig Baglin, Sutherland. The A's showed heartening PARRAMATTA Rod Wilkes and Mark Pengilly had determination by overcoming their Parramatta earned their first points big games in the second half. poor three quarters to runaway from last week against a determined In the "A" grade encounter, a top the Sharks. The side was well led by Macquarie, and numerous blue and class match was witnessed. Both Scoobie Svidgeest who deservedly gold supporters were seen to let out sides turned on a fine exhibition. won the pewter with a great coaches sighs of relief. Congratulations to Excellent rucking from David game. As predicted Armo is back in Coaches Bob Fallon and Neil Robson Fairbrother and Mike Bidey paved the A side and showing his obvious and players Lennox, Heywood, the way for the Saints victory. There talent. Syd Kay gave his typical gutsy Bisby, Danyl and Dean Nelson, were plenty of quick men around the performance and Wayne Cossing Fallon, Hezlet and Giddy, who ground to get the ball moving. Peter showed thllt he could be an asset in dominated a spirited but clean Hooper had a top class game while the rucks. game. Greg Jackman, Andrew Hunter (6 The B's had a relatively easy win A difficult job today against goals), Russell Hanna and Drew over their opponents with Nuggett Cambelltown but not beyond us. and don't forget the social tonight at 2 Katrina Place, Ermington ($5 grog MAY FIXTURES - 2nd DIVISION and steak). THE RANGER Sat. May 12 ROUND 5 Campbelltown v. NSW Uni Campbelltown FIRST DIVISION NEWS Sydney Uni v. Sutherland Sydney Uni No. 1 (Continued) St Ives v. RAAF St Ives S/G Warringah v. Macquarie Weldon ST GEORGE A. Bankstown BYE A big nine-goal performance by B. Parramatta V. Bankstown E.L.S. Hall Mark Newcombe and goal-crushing Sat. May 19 ROUND 6 defensive effort by Mark McGrath Macquarie V. Campbelltown Macquarie were not enough to stifle a Pennant RAAF v. Sydney Uni Richmond Hills win last Sunday. NSW Uni v. Bankstown Erskineville Our coach, Bruce Lucas Sutherland V. Warringah Gwawley is confident the result will be A. St Ives BYE reversed in the second round. v. Parramatta St Ives S/G Our men can consider themselves B. St Ives a little lucky that more of Pennant Sat. May 26 ROUND 7 Hills' behinds did not result in goals. Campbelltown V. RAAF Campbel ltown Best in the day were McGrath, NSW Uni V. Macquarie Erskineville Newcombe, Dave Tegg and Greg Warringah v. St Ives Weldon Rowe. Bankstown v. Sutherland Bankstown The boys are starting to perform A. Sydney Uni BYE better, but need more polish. B. Parramatta v. Sydney Uni E.L.S. Hall On Sunday, reserve grade lost to Pennant Hills with best for the Saints were Greg Fox, Daryl MAY FIXTURES U20s Creighton and Wayen Rogers. May 5 ROUND 4 In a ray of sunshine, the under 19s ~rimba v. Sutherland Nirimba won again, beating Pennant Hills Bankstown V. Warringah Bankstown with Chris Evans, Darren Brain and Campbelltown BYE Michael Fitzimor:is starred in the win. May 12 ROUND 5 Today, we come up against North Weldon Warringah v. Nirimba Shore at Olds Park. Campbelltown v. Sutherland Campbelltown The team needs stronger support, Bankstown BYE and we're hoping for a big crowd. May 19 ROUND ff And we'd like to see the same Sutherland v. Warringah Gwawley faces after the match at Mortdale Campbelltown v. Bankstown Erskineville Bowling Club. Nirimba BYE All players, officials and supporters extended their deepest May 26 ROUND 7 sympathy to Kevin McVey and family Campbelltown v. Nirimba Campbelltown on the passing-on of Kevin's father. Bankstown V. Sutherland Bankstown Black armbands were worn by Warringah BYE players in all grades last weekend as a mark of respect. MATEY

15 THE MAN IN WHITE The NFL Umpires Association was formed three years ago with all major associations Australia-wide ' represented. Delegates meet annually and discuss matters pertaining to the general standardisation and betterment of umpiring. With common views throughout, it is now possible for local association umpires to have equal participation in representative matches, e.g. two central umpire system, one from each association. This year the conference will be held in Perth, run in conjunction with' their 150th anniversary celebrations. Hopefully, next year in Sydney. ENO OF SEASON TRIP You'll enjoy the sun, beaches, discos, dauling entertainment of the Gold Coast - long weekend in October. Don't miss this opportunity, "Roscoe" has arranged a special package deal - rates are surprisingly moderate. Blend it all together - great weekend. Book now. A. WHIRLPOOL PICTURES PLEASE Clubs are reminded that the RECORD will feature action pictures from the Escort Premiership games. Plus of course head and ! shoulders of players. ·~ In this issue we print an ·"""- ~ action picture which we ·Action a plenty at Wests new home ground Macquarie received in answer to our University Oval. request last week.

ESCORT CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES LAST WEEK ~ SECOND DIVISION FIRST DIVISION First Grade (A) First Grade St Ives 15.22.112 d Campbelltown 10.6.66 Newtown 43.17.275 d Balmain 22.13.145 Uni of NSW 14.11.95 d Sutherland 9.11.65 Western Suburbs 24.20.164 d Southern Districts 7.3.45 Sydney Uni 22.11.143 d Manly-Warringah 11.6. 72 East Sydney 19.16. 130 d North Shore 13.16.94 Bankstown Sports 26.16. 172 d RAAF 9. 11.65 Pennant Hills 16.28. 124 d St George 12. 14.76 Macquarie - Bye Second Grade Second Grade Newtown 18.12. 120 d Balmain 11.7.73 Campbelltown' 9.6.60 d St Ives 7.8.50 Southern Districts 9.15.69 d Western Suburbs 6. 7.43 Uni of NSW 1 ).16.82dSutherland10.7.67 North Shore 11. 10. 76 d East Sydney 10.14. 74 Sydney Uni 11. 15.81 d Manly-Warringah 4. 7.31 Pennant Hills 11.4.70 d St George 7.7.49 Bankstown Sp'orts 15.23.113 d RAAF 4.4.28 Parramatta C. R. 16.18. 114 d Macquarie 6.14.50 Third Grade Balmain 13.14.92 d Newtown 5.10.40 Under 20 Southern Districts 10.7.67 d Western Suburbs 7.10.52 HMAS Nirimba 21.24. 150 d Bankstown Sports 2.0.12 North Shore 15.20. 110 d East Sydney 3.4.22 Manly-Warringah 13. 15.83 d Campbelltown 6. 7.43 St George 10.14.74 d P~nnant Hills 4.6.30 Sutherland Bye

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22 New South Wales Australian Football League 1979 1st Division Draw ESCORT PREMIERSHIP 8 April 24 June 19.17 (131) Newtown v. Western Subs. 14.12 (96) (Sun.) Pennant Hills v. Newtown Pennant Hills 16.24 (120) East Sydney v. Pennant Hills 11.18 (84) (Sun.) East Sydney v. Western Subs. Trumper 11.8 (74) Southern Dists. v. St George 10.18 (78) (Sun.) Southern Dists. v. Bal main Rosedale 29.18 (192) North Shore v. Balmain 14.11 (95) (Sun.) St. George v. North Shore Olds Park

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