Only sixteen games were scheduled in this season’s Cornwall Senior League but Truro only played fifteen – due to Royal Navy Barracks unable to raise a side – and still Truro came out on top to retain their title, they even added the Cornwall Charity Cup to their honours list.
By reason of the large degree of success Truro City enjoy and fully merit each season they have come to be generally regarded as one of the outstanding clubs in Cornish Senior football. They have again entered the Cornish Senior League and are anxious to retain the handsome trophy which goes with the championship of that competition. They will also figure in the Cornwall Senior Cup and the Cornwall Charity Cup competitions, having in the latter to meet St Austell at Truro on April 8th, 1933. Owing to the heavy losses incurred in running a second eleven, a matter of nearly £200 in four years, Truro has decided to discontinue it this season. The “A” team has been very poorly supported. Most of the City’s last season’s players will again be on view whilst others who formerly played for them but subsequently left to assist other clubs have now “returned to the fold.” The new players include Alcock, who was last season with Newquay Rovers but formerly played for the City; W. H. Monk, previously with St Blazey; J. Hodge, late of St Austell, and C. M. Bradley, late of Margate and Sheffield Wednesday, who is a “permit” player. He played for Truro about four seasons ago and left to join Norwich City. He has been appointed captain of the team with H. G. Richards, vice-captain. The players available are: Addison, Atkinson, Wright (goalkeepers), Harris, Alcock (backs), Smith, Monk, Richards, Russon, Hawkey (halves), Bradley, Hodge, Dexter, Preston, Clench, Shewbrook, Pollard and H. J. Richards (forwards). It will be noticed that two of the City’s veteran players – Buzza and Walker – do not appear in the list. It is the desire of both these players to retire from the game. Both have rendered sterling service to the club, Buzza having been with them for over twenty seasons and Walker for about ten. Even now they have agreed to sign forms so that they shall be eligible to assist should regular players be unable to turn out. Truro have secured an excellent list of fixtures which include all the League teams and home and away games with Plymouth Argyle Reserves, Exeter City Reserves, Torquay United Reserves, Royal Marines (Plymouth) and the Bedouins (members of the Cheshire FA). In a message to this paper (Cornish Guardian) the secretary of the Truro Club (Mr Harold Thomas) says “My experience after five years of secretary-ship is that in Truro we have to put a good team in the field to counteract the great attractions at Home Park and Plymouth generally.” He also expresses regret that such teams as Looe and Liskeard have withdrawn from both the Cornish Senior competitions. “This is a great loss to Cornish soccer,” comments Mr Thomas, who adds that the Truro City Club are looking forward to a very successful season both from a playing point of view and financially.” Cornish Guardian
Cornwall Senior League
1 – Newquay Rovers (A) W 5-1 (Shrewbrook, Preston x2, Dexter x2) Sat 27 Aug
Team – Addison (GK), Harris, Alcock, Hawkey, Monk, Smith, Pollard, Dexter, Preston, Clench, Shrewbrook
It is not easy to assess form at the beginning of the season, but Truro City gave a sample of their quality by defeating Newquay by five goals to one, when they opened their campaign at Newquay, on Saturday. In spite of the hot weather, a fast pace was maintained, but the heat visibly affected the players, who must have felt relieved when the game ended. Newquay were set a hard task in opposing last season’s champions of the League, and although starting off with great enthusiasm, they were soundly beaten at the end. Newquay’s play was fast and strenuous, but was lacking in the finer touches. They were a moderate side, compared with Truro, who won on their merits. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
2 – Newquay Rovers (H) W 3-2 (Preston 1, 60, 85) Sat 3 Sep
Team – Addison (GK), Alcock, Harris, Richards, Monk, Smith, Bradley, Dexter, Preston, Clench, Shrewbrook
Truro City had an uphill fight in their first home game with Newquay, in the Cornish Senior League, on Saturday, and just managed to scrape through by the odd goal of five. Having regard to the City’s easy triumph over Newquay by five goals to one on the previous Saturday at Newquay, few of the spectators were probably prepared for the bold challenge which the Newquay men made to last season’s League champions, but the visitors’ side was strengthened in three departments. Equal to Truro in tenacity of defence, and superior in speed and attack, Newquay were unfortunate not to take away with them at least a point. It was an unremitting trial of strength and determination, and the issue was in the balance until five minutes from the end, when Preston’s opportunism and marksmanship brought about Newquay’s defeat, which, on the play, they did not deserve to suffer. Truro will never have a narrower escape of losing a point, and in a sense they were lucky to pull through as they did. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
3 – Royal Navy Barracks (H) W 4-1 (Preston x2, Shrewbrook, OG) Sat 17 Sep
Team – Addison (GK), Alcock, Harris, Richards, Monk, Smith, Bradley, Hodge, Preston, Dexter, Shrewbrook
Truro City achieved a creditable victory, at home, on Saturday, when they defeated the Royal Navy Barracks by four goals to two, in a Cornish Senior League match, thus obtaining maximum points from their first three competitive engagements. The Barracks are always popular visitors to Truro by reason of their bright and sporting displays, and they fully maintained their reputation. In some departments their side was less formidable than in previous seasons, but they played impressively, and made Truro fight every inch of the ground. The sailors started off so well that things did not look at all comfortable for the City, and it was certainly against the balance of play when Truro took the lead after 15 minutes. Having got into their stride, the City controlled the play and put on two more goals, obtaining a lead of three goals to nil at the interval. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
4 – St Blazey (A) W 7-3 (Preston 25, ??, ??, ??, Rapsey, Penfold, Dexter) Sat 1 Oct
Team – Addison (GK), Alcock, Harris, Richards, Monk, Smith, Bradley, Hodge, Preston, Dexter, Penfold
St Blazey, playing at home, were defeated by Truro City by 7 goals to 3. Playing delightful football, Truro dominated play in the first half, but the defence offered such a stout resistance that no scoring took place until after 25 minutes. Bradley then gave Preston a pass, from which he scored. Sobey equalised for St Blazey, but Penfold again put Truro ahead. Preston later increasing the lead. Rapsey scored for St Blazey, and Preston got another goal for Truro, who led by 4-2 at the interval. In the second half St Blazey shaped better, and did a good deal of attacking. Penfold headed the fifth goal for Truro, but Sobey replied for the Saints. Dexter and Preston added goals for Truro. Western Morning News
P-4 W-4 D-0 L-0 F-19 A-8 PTS-8 POS-1st
Rapsey joins from St Blazey – Nov
Treganowan joins from St Blazey – Nov
5 – St Austell (H) W 7-2 (Hodge x3, A. Richards x2, Rapsey x2) Sat 12 Nov
Team – Addison (GK), Penfold, Harris, H. Richards, Monk, Smith, Hodge, Bradley, Rapsey, Treganowan, A. Richards
The biggest surprise in Cornish football was Truro City’s sweeping victory over St Austell by 7 goals to 2 at Truro, the reconstructed attack producing amazingly good results. Preston’s absence necessitated a last-minute change in the Truro attack. Rapsey was brought from inside-left to centre, and Treganowan came in at outside-left. The result was that the City gave their brightest display of the season, the attack showing wonderful speed and combination, and the defence was on the top of its form. The City took the Saints completely by surprise, three goals being registered in less than a quarter of an hour. Hodge scoring two from delightful shots, and Richards one. The City by their dazzling forward play bewildered the Saints’ defence, and two more goals were added by Hodge and Rapsey, the City being five goals up in 25 minutes. Early in the second half Blewett scored for St Austell, and Rapsey got another goal for Truro. St Austell were more dangerous in this half, but Truro never lost their grip of the game. Blewett got a second goal for St Austell, and Richards scored Truro’s seventh close on time. Western Morning News
6 – Wadebridge United (A) W 4-2 (Rapsey 40, ??, Bradley 41, Monk) Sat 19 Nov
Team – Addison (GK), Penfold, Harris, H. Richards, Monk, Smith, Hodge, Bradley, Rapsey, Treganowan, A. Richards
Truro City defeated Wadebridge United at Wadebridge by 4 goals to 2. Wadebridge took the lead after the first five minutes, R. Parsons beating Addison with a dropping shot. Play was very fast, each side attacking in turn. A neat movement by Hodge on the Truro right finished with a good centre, from which Rapsey equalised. Within two minutes Bradley followed this with another goal, but almost immediately Wadebridge forced a corner, from which Hewitt sent in for Derry to level matters. From the restart the Truro defence had some hectic minutes. The visitors then got going, and Monk gave them the lead. Wadebridge, however, again improved, and for a long spell Truro were on the defensive. Later a solo effort by Bradley enabled Rapsey to increase Truro’s lead. Wadebridge exerted pressure to the end, but failed to reduce the margin. Western Morning News
7 – St Austell (A) L 3-4 (OG, Rapsey, Hodge) Sat 26 Nov
Team – Addison (GK), Harris, Penfold, H. Richards, Monk, Smith, Hodge, Bradley, Rapsey, Treganowan, A. Richards
St Austell avenged their recent reverse at Truro by defeating the City at St Austell in a league game by the odd goal in seven. A splendid attendance saw a fine game full of incident. Heavy showers during the match rendered the pitch sticky, but both teams gave a grand display. St Austell were in arrears by 1-3 at the interval, but they played so well in the second half that they thoroughly deserved to win. After five minutes R. Pine scored for St Austell, but this was soon negatived when R. Pine headed through his own goal from Treganowan’s shot. Truro when they broke away were very dangerous, and took full toll of their opportunities, and Rapsey and Hodge both scored before the interval. St Austell played brilliantly on resuming, and though Thomas failed with a penalty kick Ford reduced the lead, and amid great excitement Maddock scored the equaliser, and Murphy the winning goal. St Austell, 4; Truro City, 3. Western Morning News
P-7 W-6 D-0 L-1 F-33 A-15 PTS-12 POS-1st
Preston joins St Blazey – 2 Feb
9 – Torpoint (H) D 3-3 (Treganowan 40, Dexter 41 pen, ??) Sat 11 Mar
Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Penfold, Smith, Russon, Bradley, Treganowan, Dexter, Hodge, Sobey
Assist – Harris ??
Truro City at home conceded a point to Torpoint, who did well to effect a draw of three goals each. In the first half the City dominated the game and had numerous chances, but the marksmanship was poor, and Blake, the Torpoint goal-keeper, dealt with the shots which came his way. Forty minutes had elapsed before Treganowan scored for the City, and soon afterwards Dexter added another goal from a penalty. In the second half Torpoint were awarded a penalty for hands, and Harris scored, but Truro were not long before they got a third goal, Dexter heading past Blake from a well-placed centre by Harris. The game then took a surprising turn, Torpoint scoring two goals in as many minutes through Lampin and Clarke. Then followed a stern struggle for mastery, and both goals had narrow escapes. Western Morning News
P-9 W-7 D-1 L-1 F-38 A-19 PTS-15 POS-2nd
10 – Bodmin Town (A) W 3-0 (Dexter ??, ??, ??) Sat 25 Mar
Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Richards, Smith, Russon, Bradley, Treganowan, Dexter, Hodge, Sobey
Bodmin Town at home failed to reproduce the form they showed when they so sensationally defeated St Austell a couple of weeks previously, and were beaten by Truro City by 3 goals to nil. Truro merited their success because they made better use of their chances in the first half, when they had a strong wind in their favour than Bodmin did after the interval, when they had the assistance of the wind. Bodmin worked together well as a line, and they had an enterprising leader in Worth, but they finished weakly. Truro also missed chances, but were not so disappointing in this direction as the home side, Dexter, the City sharp-shooting leader, being very keen, and performing the “hat trick” before half-time. After the interval Bodmin often got away promisingly, but their finishing continued to be poor. A penalty against Truro was taken by Thomas, but Atkinson had little difficulty in clearing. Truro made several lively raids in this half, but often misjudged their final efforts through the wind. The City’s backs (Buzza and Harris) defended finely, especially during the first half, and in the half-line Truro were also superior, for though H. Harding performed splendidly at centre-half for Bodmin, his wing colleagues, particularly after the interval, were unimpressive. Western Morning News
11 – Bodmin Town (H) W 5-2 (Treganowan 5, ??, ??, Hodge ??, ??) Sat 8 Apr
Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Richards, Smith, Penfold, Bradley, Treganowan, Dexter, Hodge, Richards
Assists – Bradley 5, ??
Truro City strengthened their position as leaders of the Cornish Senior League at home when they defeated Bodmin by 5 goals to 2. Five minutes after the start Treganowan headed a goal for the City off a centre by Bradley, but Bodmin quickly got on level terms through Thomas. Treganowan restored the City’s lead, which was increased by Hodge, following a clever run and centre by Bradley. Close on half-time the home goal had a lucky escape, Smith clearing almost on the goal-line when Atkinson was out of position. In the second half Bradley sent in a shot which Quiller gathered well, but before he could clear Hodge followed up and dispossessed the custodian to score Truro’s fourth goal. Bodmin launched some swift raids, and Bustin scored. Afterwards the City applied heavy pressure, and Bodmin were well served by Quiller in goal, and Gill at back, but Truro got another goal through Treganowan. Western Morning News
P-11 W-9 D-1 L-1 F-46 A-21 PTS-19 POS-1st
12 – St Blazey (H) W 3-1 (Sobey, Crewes OG, Treganowan) Fri 14 Apr
By their defeat of St Blazey by 3 goals to 1, Truro City, playing at home, became practically certain winners for the second year in succession of the handsome “Herald” Cup. Truro were the better side during the first half, but afterwards St Blazey had more of the play. St Blazey made several spirited attacks, and were unfortunate on two or three occasions in not reducing their opponents’ lead of 2 goals at the interval. On the other hand, the City also had chances of going further ahead, especially once when Dexter got clean away from near midfield, but failed to steady himself sufficiently, and the goal-keeper saved the situation. St Blazey were first to score, Cann netting following a free kick. Sobey equalised, then Crews headed through his own goal, and Treganowan obtained a third goal. There was no scoring in the second half. Western Morning News
13 – St Dennis (A) W 3-1 (Sobey, Dexter, Bradley 89) Sat 15 Apr
St Dennis put up a plucky show against the league leaders last Saturday, but the City further strengthened their position with a 3-1 victory. There was not a great deal to choose between the two sides, and St Dennis were always threatening danger, but the City had a good defence. Richards was in splendid form in the home goal and made many fine saves. It was half an hour before the City opened the scoring, when Sobey beat Richards with a good shot. Dexter added a second. St Dennis reduced the lead through Williams, but right on time, and with practically the last kick of the game, Bradley scored the City’s third goal. Cornish Guardian
P-13 W-11 D-1 L-1 F-50 A-33 PTS-23 POS-1st
14 – Torpoint (A) W 6-2 (A. Richards 15, Treganowan ??, 85, Dexter ??, ??, ??) Wed 26 Apr
Playing at home last night, Torpoint were decisively beaten by Truro City, the visitors being good value for their victory by 6 goals to 2. The opening half was evenly contested, Richards opening the scoring for Truro 15 minutes after the start. Five minutes later Torpoint equalised through Hatherley. Treganowan put the City ahead, but just before the interval Whiting scored for Torpoint. In subsequent play Truro were superior, Dexter scoring three goals in rapid succession, and Treganowan also netting. By this victory Truro became the league champions. Western Morning News
Position – CHAMPIONS!!!
15 – St Dennis (H) L 1-3 (Mainwaring) Mainwaring missed penalty Fri 28 Apr
Truro City, champions of the Cornish Senior League, were defeated at home by 3 goals to 1 by St Dennis, who, by their win, just manage to escape the bottom place in the league. The result was against the run of play, as the City dominated the game throughout, and the St Dennis goal had many escapes, reserve custodian saving innumerable shots, including a penalty. Just before half-time St Dennis broke away and Yelland scored. A few minutes later, from another breakaway, Colvin scored. In the second half Truro bombarded the St Dennis goal, but twenty minutes elapsed before they were rewarded with a goal by Mainwaring. In reply St Dennis rushed away and Colvin scored. Western Morning News
P-15 W-12 D-1 L-2 F-57 A-38 PTS-25 POS-1st
16 – Royal Navy Barracks (A) C-C Sat 29 Apr
Truro City were due to visit the R.N. Barracks, at Keyham, on Saturday, to fulfil their last fixture in the Cornish Senior League, but on Friday morning the secretary of the Barracks club wrote cancelling the match, stating that they were unable to raise a team owing to so many players being on draft. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
League Table
1 – TRURO CITY – 15 – 12 – 1 – 2 – 57 – 38 – 25
2 – Torpoint – 16 – 10 – 2 – 4 – 44 – 37 – 22
3 – St Austell – 16 – 9 – 2 – 5 – 53 – 34 – 20
4 – Newquay Rovers – 16 – 7 – 3 – 6 – 39 – 29 – 17
5 – Wadebridge United – 16 – 5 – 5 – 6 – 44 – 46 – 15
6 – St Blazey – 15 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 29 – 44 – 13
7 – St Dennis – 15 – 4 – 3 – 8 – 31 – 47 – 11
8 – Royal Navy Barracks – 15 – 5 – 0 – 10 – 38 – 54 – 10
9 – Bodmin Town – 16 – 4 – 2 – 10 – 36 – 61 – 10
1932/1933 Squad – S. Addison (GK), J. Atkinson (GK), C. Bradley, A. Buzza, J. Dexter, F. Harris, J. Hodge, Mainwaring, W. Monk, N. Penfold, G. Preston, H. Rapsey, A. Richards, H. Richards, Russon, Shewbrook, N. Smith, Sobey, C. Treganowan
Cornwall Charity Cup
Semi-Final – St Austell (H) D 2-2 (Treganowan 75, Dexter 89) Sat 18 Mar
Team – Atkinson (GK), Penfold, Harris, H. Richards, Smith, Russon, Bradley, Hodge, Dexter, Treganowan, A. Richards
There was a dramatic finish of the Cornwall Charity Cup semi-final, at Truro, between Truro City and St Austell, holders of the trophy, Truro had failed dismally in the first half, missing several easy chances of scoring, and St Austell led by one goal to nil at the interval. This lead the Saints increased and maintained until well on in the second half, and many of the Truro supporters had given up the game. St Austell were playing so strongly that their ability to win was not questioned, but Truro made a surprising rally in the last twenty minutes, and scored a goal. Had the City played with such fire and purpose earlier in the game there might have been a different result. The City dominated the exchanges in the closing stages, and St Austell were surprised at the remarkable turn in events, and they had to fight desperately hard to keep their opponents at bay. The City had merely sauntered through the game up to that point, and then they cut out the frills and drove for goal in a series of head-long raids. The Saints’ goal had several hair-breadth escapes. Pearson bringing off some good saves, and with only a minute left for play, it seemed as if St Austell were certain winners, and many spectators were wending their way from the ground. The glorious uncertainty of the game and proof that a game is never won or lost until the final whistle sounds, was demonstrated. A beautiful shot by Hodge caused a thrill, and Dexter made doubly sure by heading the ball into the net, although it was confidently claimed that the ball was over the line before Dexter touched it. This goal was hotly disputed by the St Austell players, who swarmed around the referee (Mr Potts) alleging that Dexter pushed the ball in with his hands. In order to pacify the excited St Austell players, the referee consulted both linesmen, and allowed his award of a goal to stand. Before St Austell players took up their positions for a resumption of play, time had expired, and the referee called upon the teams to play extra time of fifteen minutes each way. A state of confusion reigned for some minutes, the referee trying to prevail upon St Austell to continue the match, but the position became hopeless when five or six St Austell players walked off the field. It was a great pity that a game for a worthy cause of charity should terminate in such an unsatisfactory manner. Conduct of this sort tends to bring the game into disrepute, and there were many expressions of regret that the St Austell team should have behaved as they did, no matter how much they felt aggrieved. A large number of spectators crowded around the grand stand afterwards, anxious to know if any official announcement was to be made, as there were several leading officials and members of the Cornwall County Football Association present. They witnessed the whole of the events, but no communication was made by them. The purpose of the visit of the CCFA officials was to meet the committee of the Truro City Club to make arrangements in connection with the cup finals on Easter Monday. One cannot anticipate exactly what the governing body will do in the matter, but according to the rules there is no complexity about the situation. The rules definitely provide for extra time to be played in the event of a draw, and instructions were communicated to the referee before the game. Both teams took the field on that understanding, and the only logical conclusion one can arrive at is that St Austell committed a breach of the rules. By their refusal to play extra time, they forfeited their right to further compete for the trophy, and the players who walked off before the game was abandoned, laid themselves open to be proceeded against for misconduct. The next step will be taken by the CCFA on receipt of a report from the referee, whose duty it is to report the facts to that body. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Two weeks ago, when the Charity Cup semi-final between Truro City and St Austell ended in a draw, the St Austell players refused to play extra time and walked off the field. At a special meeting of the Cornwall County Football Association at St Austell, the points were awarded to the Truro City Club; it was decided to censure the officials of St Austell Club, and the captain, and also to fine the club ten shillings. Cornishman
Final – Bodmin Town (N) W 7-1 (A. Richards 6, ??, Dexter 25, ??, 65, Treganowan ??, ??) Sat 13 May
Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, H. Richards, Smith, Russon, Hodge, Treganowan, Dexter, A. Richards, Penfold
Truro City easily defeated Bodmin in the final of the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup competition by seven goals to one at St Blazey. They thoroughly deserved their victory, for they were superior at all phases of the game. Bodmin, however, put up a plucky effort against superior opponents. It was early apparent that the City were the better side, and within six minutes Richards had netted following clever play by Hodge. In reply Harding scored, but from an off-side position, and then Dexter and Treganowan added goals for Truro. In spite of these reverses Bodmin had a share in attacking and twice Bustin put in shots which were well saved by Atkinson. Truro broke away and Dexter added another goal, but Bodmin pressed again, though Atkinson once more came to the rescue. After the interval Truro continued to have the better of matters, but it was not until after half an hour that they added to their score. Dexter headed in the fifth goal from a corner placed by Hodge, and following some further fine work by the outside-right, Treganowan put the City further ahead, and Richards put on their final goal. Towards the close Hooper scored for Bodmin. The cup was presented to the winners by Mr A. H. Luke, chairman of the Council of Cornwall F.A. who said the cup was originally given to the Truro City club about 27 years ago to encourage junior football, but the effort to form a league failed, and the trophy was handed over to the county by the club for the purposes of charity. Western Morning News
Cornwall Charity Cup Squad – Atkinson (GK), Bradley, Buzza, Dexter, Harris, Hodge, Penfold, A. Richards, H. Richards, Russon, Smith, Treganowan
Cornwall Charity Cup Appearances & Goalscorers
Atkinson (GK) – 2 apps – 0 goals
Bradley – 1 app – 0 goals
Buzza – 1 app – 0 goals
Dexter – 2 apps – 4 goals
Harris – 2 apps – 0 goals
Hodge – 2 apps – 0 goals
Penfold – 2 apps – 0 goals
A. Richards – 2 apps – 2 goals
H. Richards – 2 apps – 0 goals
Russon – 2 apps – 0 goals
Smith – 2 apps – 0 goals
Treganowan – 2 apps – 3 goals
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