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Vol. 5 ALEX SATURDAY,

Park Record
4th - SUNDAY, 5th MAY, 1968 5c OF KIDS

BARR SAYSFROM HUNDREDS

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It could have been the remark likening Soccer House to the Kremlin in last week's "Record" but not only news but good news has come from the 'Board of Management. I can't blame them for wanting it shouted from the rooftops because it does them credit, and this is the sort of news I want you to read. No fewer than 22 schools will be provided with soccer equipment in~ cluding goal posts, balls, etc. This is great; who ever heard of a youngster who didn't want to wear his school colors and represent it. Proper gear is essential and this is what these schools will have.
Well done, members of the board, you get the accol:ade from ,me: and I tell you somethmg, I. don t lIghtly bestow honor~. The kIds of today are the. very lIfe b~ood of the game, a~~ thIS move wIll pay handsome dIvIdends. .
Another "The moveAdidas afoot duction, IS a fine quide to prot~,e

Just for "The Record" I could suggest that some referees could throw away the good book they operate from, and use the simple interpretations which are in this fine book. Soccer is a simple game and a simple approach to the rules, especially for youngsters, is a must. It should have been done years ag<?, however, full.marks to the Fe?eratIon .and to AdIdas for producmg somethmg to fill a much ~eeded wan.t. Some of you fans who mIght be a bIt rusty on the Rules and Laws of the game, keep. your ey~s open. Tak~ my ,';'lord for It, ~he):'wIll be at the Park soon. That IS, ~f the Referees smarten up on theIr approval of the book, which certainly has mine. I wonder if the press comment on the need for a "crash course in EngJish because a migrant youngster didn't know who Polly Farmer is" was a true report on the statement al'eged to have been made by the
Minister for Thompson. Education ' Mr. Lindsay

Rules of Soccer for JUnIor Players. This is an excellent booklet, but unfortunately issue is being delayed pending the ap\,rO;val of the Victorian Referees AssocIatIon, to whose attent!on ~ draw not!ce to the fact that tIme IS on the wmg. There are a couple of points in this b?oklet which a~e not stri<:tly accordmg to t~e officIal. m.anuscrIpt, but for heaven s sake thIs IS so that kids can learn the basic principles. Unless I miss my guess the Referees .are likely to put this booklet through v~y close scrutiny and pick a few ltfiles in it.

I personally doubt it and in any case a Polly Farmer could be a parrot breeder from Wooloomooloo. Soccer is at last getting a fair deal in the schools and I believe it is the Minister's sporting interest which has brought this about. For up-to-the-minute comment on weekend soccer tune in to 3KZ every Friday niglu at 9.30. Sports Cavalcade, presented by Rod McLeod, will, from now on, include a soccer segment presented by Alex Barr.

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SATURDAY ALEXAND~R JUVENTUS 1. AZZOPARDI ~. VOIGHT 2. XANTHOPOLOUS 2. SONSINI 3. GLENNIE 3. GENTRY 4. V AFIADIS 4. CLOSS 5. BASCOVIC 5, DELLA ROCCA 6. BOUSOULAS 6. CORTI 7. MANGOPOLOUS 7. MILLAR (Capt.) 8. MARGARITES 8. CONNELLY 9. PAPACONSTANTINOU 9. NORMAN 10. KRIARIS 10. McCOLL 11. MINTZIAS 11. DI MARCHI 12. ADRICOULAS 12. MENARY 13 MIHIALIDIS 13. CURRY ECONEMEDES, Reserve Goal14. EPIFANO keeper. McDONALD, Reserve Go OFFICIALS
Referee. MAITLAND. Linesmen, LAMB

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ALEXANDER SHOULD CRACK JUVENTUS' SHAKY DEFENCE By ALEX BARR

Alexander could get on top early in the game and .apply pressure to the Juventus backllne w.hlch at p'resent appears to be lacking cohesion and confid~nce. It won't. be easy but it looks like more pOints for the
Tigers. It seems . . incredible that a team
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its shooting for goal. Last round numerous chances went begging, and the score could easily have been trebled, but hasty wild kicking saw the opportunities completely wasted.
A wo~d of warning to Alexander. Don't think Juventus,are a pushover.

which is normally a t.hre~t to all corners should be. struggling l!l secol;1d bottom place with a massive thlrteen goals against. It looks to me as though someone is "fiddling while Juventus burns" and the supporters don't like it o~e

If you let them take the initiative early you will be in trouble. Millar and Norman are damaging players given an open space, so keep tabs on those two. , ,

little bit, as the exodusfrom Olympic Park last weekendclearly demonstrated.

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SUNDAY
P.M.-SLAYIA 1. SCHROIFF 2. REED 3. SJO 4. RANDALL 5. COOK 6. GOODWIN 7. LIVINGSTONE 8. WRECKI 9. REID 10. KRAUS 11. KERR 12. McCURRY HUNT, ReserveGoalkeeper. SOUTH MELBOURNE 1. WENZEL 2. KELLY 3. HIGH 4. BEDFORD 5. ROUSSIS 6. MICIC 7. PYRGOLIOS 8. KOKINOS 9. KAMBOROPOLOUS 10. ACKERLEY 11. DAMIANAKOS 12. MAIKUSSIS 13. LITOPOLOUS SAVAS, ReserveGoalkeeper.

OFFICIALS Referee, STAFRACE. Linesmen, THORN

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TOUGH TASK FOR SLAVIA By ALEX BARR

tough nut to cr~ck, but should gain at least one point from the contest, which is sure to be a torrid match, with thrill a minute soccer on display. . . S.outh has ~rank .MICIC, ~n Aus-

Slavia forwards hit their straps win, Cook and Randall dominating last weekend hut will find South a the mid-field.
I like this Slavia player Ian Reid, who notched a fine hat-trick last round. It wasn't only the way he got the goals which caught my eye; it was his tenacity and his willingness to work hard. A spell in the reserves

trallan .Internatlo~al m a rovmg role

has done him the world of good.

and with ~ckerley and Bedford ~e spells the big threat to the Olympic Park eleven. South's headache will be to pass L the Port defence which, although

A word to Willy Schroiff. Watch Ackerley; he is a good needIer and you will receive his attention, and although last week's penalty kick was very very doubtful in my opi-

:c:,:" prone to lapsein concentration,is still :,::pthe tightest in the league,with Good-

nion, those are a luxury Slavia cannot afford.

In Football RIVERLAND Time is 3/4 Time In Soccer RIVERLAND Time is V2 Time For Children, Mothers and Fathers RIVERLAND Time is any Time

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McMeechan bombshell. The club is open to suitable offers for the Australian and Victorian forward. Approaches have been made to the player but as yet the committee has nothing official to go on. If the right price is offered he will be cleared. I reckon he is worth plenty. Duncan McKay apparently has had enough of sitting on the sidelines, and has come to his sen~es. His approach to the club for re-instatement will be considered by a special general meeting of the Club, which has stuck to its guns. IS too good to be lost to the game, but not good enough to stand over the committee. It could be that a "bread and water" diet has brought about the change. Anyway Duncan, you will get a big welcome from the fans if your bid is successful. Good luck.

Glenroy Soccer Club is putting on a special Film Night on Sunday, May 12 at,1nePtcagtessc'theatre, W~st Coburg. ;l:h~, f~n1astic .film coverage of the World Cup senes called 'Goal' will be screened together with full supporting features. Make this a date and assist Glenroy. Bad news. Eddie Sacco suspended for three weeks after last week's incident. A bit tough I reckon. Good news-differences between Archie Campbell and Jimmy McDaid and the club have been settled; both are back in training, but will find the

way back to the senior side a rocky path..

More bad news. Popular "lub steward, Charles Pisani, suffered a broken arm in a freakc accident at work.. Although incapacitated he could still be on hand to see the players' equipment is up to the usual high standard set by the club.

. The former ScottishInternational

ALL PLAYERS AT OLYMPIC PARK ARE PROVIDED WITH RIVERLAND ORANGES. RICH IN VITAMIN C. FOR GOOD HEALTH.

SLAVIA
The Lauro Fl~tta whIch Lauro berthed .liner Achille m Melbourne The .

ALEXANDER
Alexander committee . urges

on Wednesday had some valuable all ItS supportersto turn. out m fo~ce soccer cargo in Scot, James Gildea next week to see the bIg clash WItp and his lovely wife. Albert Baylish South Melbourne. Your support will f\om Slavia w3;S on handt6 welcome go a long way in boosting the team hIm t~ ~~straila. '. to victory. A utility forward Gildea comes
:-veil ,recommended and looks treirie~g,ousl_o fita~d {ough. ~e" may !~E!iib~e~,~~dmgab?ut 5 5 .' but IS..ruggedly !?uIit !lnd walks with a The committee has special prematch arrangements in mind for this vital clash which will bring the team . .

form. He will play' with the reserve side today if all goes well in settling ,him into h!s home. Welcome Mr.

;boUIicy step;cHe 'may find It hard :tQ"; break iff to the side but Slavia selectorsare pot afraid to give newcomers the chance tQ show their

to peak fitness and ready and wlllmg to take on all comers, and win the points.
The club has done well this season and appreciates your support, but for this game your presence is im-

: and Mrs. GIldea;. , They mustup bnng SlavIa'sthe tally 200 of' : new settlers to around ,mark. So theciub is not only helping soccer, but Australia, with their ! initiative.

p.ortant so get along to Middle ,stop Park and support Melbourne Greek soccer team-Alexander.
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