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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
4
Metropolitan writers report 40 racegoers arriving by plane for the Tuesday Cup meeting. Notables include Ron Hutchinson, second to Bill Williamson in the jockeys’ premiership, and Cheratmit Lady with 97 feet. Odds figures and a crowded list of entries follow, listing horses such as Valinga and Dawn's Dream among many others.
An annual Benalla Croquet Club tournament saw competitors from Yarrawonga Euroa and Wangaratta claim most trophies on Tuesday and Wednesday. President Mrs Noonan praised the umpire Mrs Peebles and thanked Mrs W Bryce for efficient management. Final results include singles won by Mrs Hubbard of Euroa over Mr Dunn of Benalla and mixed events with partnerships led by Mrs Hubbard and Mrs Willum, among others.
The Wangaratta Bowls Club staged a decisive pennant final on Saturday at Affirs Commercial, with Wi defeating a strong Commercial Club side by 98 to 0. The event featured various rink results and social games, including wins for McCibe and Dunn in Violet Town and a strong showing by K Macklin’s rink at Myrtleford.
Semifinals of the Benalla District Cricket Association begin on Saturday and end March 21. Play kicks off at 1.30 pm with players required on grounds by 1.15 pm. The draw lists Baddagannie versus Benalla and U.P.S. versus St. Johns with match details incomplete.
The card features St Valens favored for the Leonard Stakes after a strong Newmarket showing, with Plea and other contenders like Just Caroline Chequin and Bright DAmour listed among likely challengers. In other events, Surang aims for a third straight win in the Trash for Hat Trick race, while field notes name Dalray Alder Shot and Arbroath among likely finishers.
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