Friday August 25,1911 Teams representing Minimay at Lemon Springs was played on the ground of the later on Saturday last and the weather was all that could be desired. A fair crowd of supporters of both teams turned out to witness the game, including many of the fair sex. Judging by the last contest between these teams, a good game was anticipated, and such proved to be the case. Although at three quarter time the locals had only scored three points to their opponents 37 points, these scores fail to indicate the eveness of the game, as the ball had been from the bounce all over the ground, and the game was very fast. Some very fine football was shown by the teams, but Minimay failed in kicking, several shots to score going a bit wide. In the last term however, the Minimayites, made a grand final effort and put on 4 goals in rapid succession to their opponents nil, but even such superb kicking could not wipe off the deficiency as they had made their run a bit too late. When the final bell rang they were still 11 points in arrears; The final scores were Lemon Springs 5. 7. Minimay 4. 2. The goal kickers were:--- Lemon Springs--- W. Caldow (3) T. Bray and Bert Burns, 1 each. Minimay--- E. Carracher (2) H. Oliver and H. Burns 1 each. The most prominent players for Lemon Springs were W. Caldow ( who stood out on his own as the best on the ground ), M. Maroney (Captain), B. Caldow and W. Burns ( who was conspicuous for his beautiful high marking ), Geo. Burns, W. Lancaster and J. Molloy. Those who tried hard to avert defeat were:------Henry Burns, P. Willis, F Stephens, A Quinlivan, C. Collins, B. Lavery and Carracher (3), and their captain, A. Miles. Minimays best back man C. Wong was conspicuous by his absence. Mr E Cross umpired the game in an impartial manner, both teams being well satisfied with his decisions. Messrs J.T. Carracher and J. Molloy acted as goal umpires. Mr Geo. Reece acted as time keeper. At the conclusion of the match the Lemon Springs ladies kindly supplied lunch which was much appreciated. The meeting of these two teams again is looked forward to with keen interest as the two games played between them have enlivened the public interest in football locally. Although Lemon Springs have been victorious on both occasions, the local lads are keen sportsman, and are ever ready for a friendly game of football. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html