FOOTBALLERS FIGHT.
AN UMPIRE ASSAULTED
One of the most sensational games in the history of football in Adelaide, occurred on July 3, when Port Adelaide, in being beaten by West Torrens by a single point on the latter's home ground—9 goals 12 behinds to 9 goals 11 behinds—lost top place in the premiership list. Not only players, but trainers as well, fought openly on the field. The police twice leapt the pickets to quell disturbances, and the central umpire was struck in the face. Torrens "bumped" their opponents off their game, and with at least two Port Adelaide players helpless through injuries, the win of the home team reflected little credit upon themselves.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19698, 26 July 1927, Page 10
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