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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1972

Page

2

Silrinto wins Southern Foal Stakes at Canberra

Silrinto, ridden by Ivan Thomson, won the Southern Foal Stakes at Canberra in record time and will be taken to Sydney for two year old races in coming weeks. The win came as part of a day where three favourites won, with jockey Cha Ganderton scoring his first Canberra victory on Our Valley in the Maiden Handicap.

Silrinto Canberra Sydney Fred Hetherington Bega Ivan Thomson Valley Ruler Proud Future Pelcing Silriato Pomona Sabiata Sowra Cha Ganderton Ganderton Our Valley i Pinkhal Shinto Regular Prince Grey Cloud Sabinto Evens Prince Harry Clarke Alec MacKenzie Playastor Queanbeyan Neville Lavt Abdul WATC Ted Williams Frank Ross Tolerance Victora Wise Better Boy Any Lopes Sion Karanlik John Stocker Lancelot Karaniik

Abdul to race today after Saturday win

Caulfield galloper Abdul, dead-heated for first in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield, will run in the 10 furlong Easter Cup tomorrow. Abdul carries top weight 9.2 after a 2lb penalty. Trainer-jockey info and other runners noted for the Easter Cup with odds and scratches.

Abdul Melbourne Caulfield

Smoky Bare Favoured In Easter Gift At Queanbeyan

Smoky Bare is the favourite to win the Easter Gift at Queanbeyan Showground this afternoon, with trainer John O Connor noting the dog’s good form. The 675 yard race features Thel Jean, Revel Spin, and Light Lilac as contenders, while Light Lilac is owned by M I Tyler of Goulburn. Queanbeyan Coursing Club eyes a strong turnout as officials prepare for another large crowd after Saturday’s success.

John O'Connor Melinda Light Smoky Bare Thel Jean Revel Spin Light Lilac Queanbeyan M. I Tyler Goulburn

Australian Senior Lawn and National Capital Tennis Programs

Sporting schedule lists events at Lyneham and Royal Canberra venues. Includes Fden Monaro men’s singles final around 1pm, Catamaran sailing heat on Lake Burley Griffin at 10am, and multiple racing, speedway, rugby league, soccer, and bowling competitions across Canberra venues with precise start times.

Lyneham Tennis Centre Royal Canberra Lake Burley Griffin Tralee Canberra Fastlake Aipslie Manuka Oval St George- Budapest Juventus Canberra Showground

Cap tain's Flat Cup weights revised for Queanbeyan

South ern Tablelands and South Coast Racing Association handicapper Mr George Smith announced on Saturday that weights for the Cap tain's Flat Cup at Queanbeyan next Saturday have been cut by 4 lb. The nine furlong race had earlier been issued with an 8.0 minimum instead of 7.10. Revised entrants and weights follow among the field.

George Smith Southern Tablelands and South Coast Racing Association Queanbeyan Delamar Prince Willett Eens Eetman Fend Ae

Godfrey wins Hong Kong Open under late pressure

Walter Godfrey of New Zealand held firm to shoot 67 and win the Hong Kong Open by two strokes with a four day total of 272. Takashi Murakami, Japan, finished second at 274 after a strong final round, while Hsieh Min-Han led early but faltered to end tied for third.

Hong Kong Walter Godfrey New Zealand Godfrey Sataer Japan Takashi Sfurakamio Hsieh Min-Han Taiwan Hie Art Haich Min-Han Tisich Fanling Scorts Hsieh Om Frank Phillips Bull Dunk Australia South Africa Dale Hayes Wiss

Stewart wins Singapore Grand Prix on third attempt

Australian driver Max Stewart clinched the seventh Singapore Grand Prix, dominating a field where Australians swept the podium with Vern Schuppan second in a March 722 and Bob Muir third in a Renmax BN3. It marked Stewart’s third attempt at victory in the event.

Stewart Singapore Max Stewart Vern Schuppan Bob Muir

Azzuri beaten 4 1 by Jakarta FA in Friday match

Western Australian side Azzuri lost 4 1 to Jakarta Football Association on Friday night. Jakarta dominated the match with early goals as Azzuri failed to respond, ending in a clear defeat.

Jakarta Aap-Reuter Azzuri Jakarta Football Association

Gould and Brad Shine in Dallas Meet

In Dallas on Sunday Australian stars Shane Gould and Brad competed in a major swimming event. The meet highlighted Gould’s veteran speed and Brad’s rising form as both swimmers faced strong international rivals in the finals.

Cooper Dallas Texas Shane Gould Brad

Australia routs Northern California All Stars in San Francisco lacrosse

Australia won its third straight men's international lacrosse game by defeating the Northern California All Stars 16 to 3 at San Francisco City College Stadium. The Associated Press reported the lopsided result from the tour stop in California.

San Francisco Australia Northern California All Stars San Francisco City College Stadium Associated Pres

Mare Kia Marea wins Easter Handicap at Ellerslie

The mare Kia Marea upset odds to win the $12,000 Easter Handicapped feature at the Auckland Racing Club meeting in Ellerslie yesterday. AAP reports the result highlighted a surprising outcome for the day’s marquee race.

Auckland Kia Marea Auckland Racing Club Ellerslie

Derby County tops English first division after Leeds win

Derby County moved to the top of the English first division by beating Leeds United 2-0. Manchester City slipped after a 2-1 loss to Stoke City. Liverpool won 2-0 over West Bromwich and Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers stayed mid table amid UEFA Cup chase. Arsenal, United, Chelsea and Sheffield United won to boost top-table bids. Celtic led in Scotland as Hearts beat Aberdeen. Details on page 9.

London Reuter Derby County Leeds United Derby Manchester City Leeds Liverpool West Beamwich Albion Liverpol Whch Tommy Smith Chris Lawler Tottenham Hotspur Wolverhampton Wanderers Bel Tost Wolegs Leicester City Bernard Shaw Leicester Spurs Wolves Manchester United Arsenal Chelsea Sheffield United Millwall Fulham Les Barren Norwich Oy Charlton Achelte Birmingham Diy Cardiff City Watford Oxford United Amon Villa

Bermagui Man Wins Tul Race at Walliga Lake

The provisional winner is Jem Fitchen of Bermagui in the Far South Coast bathtub championships decided before about JAN spectators at Walliga Lake. Finchett in Tom's Widdler won narrowly from Bob Haron of Sydney with third going to Graham Wood of Frenchs Forest in Kemptool. First prize was 400 and a free entry to the Queen's Birthday weekend event with proceeds aiding the Bermagui ambulance branch.

Bega Jem Fitchen Bermagui Jan Peple Walliga Lake Finchett Tom Bob Haron Chiswick Sydney Graham Wood French's Forest Kemptool SIM Sedney Harbour Australia Canada Ambulance Service Far South Coast

Manly’s Graham Ankin Wins Double at Australian Surf Champs

Sydney paper reports Manly junior Graham Ankin completed a double at Swansea Helmont near Newcastle, retaining the national junior belt title and storming to an easy victory in the junior belt championship.

Sydney Manly Graham Ankin Swansea Helmont Newcastle

Wignall Tops Qualifying At Tralee 1972 National $2000

Dave Wignall led qualifying for today's final rounds at Tralee Speedway in the 1972 National $2000. He won both heats, clocked a 19.25 lap, and is seen as the man to beat. Contenders include Gene Welch, Bruce Maxwell, Howard Revell, Ron Bell, Rick Hunter, Peter Crick, Peter Graham, Gordon Smee, Ken Barlow, and Chas Kelly.

Canberra Dave Wignall Tralee Speedway Gene Welch Wignall Sydney Bruce Maxwell Howard Revell Ron Bell Rick Hunter Peter Crick SSW Peter Graham Gordon Smee Ken Barlow

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