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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1968

Page

3

Par Elusive at ACT Self Titles Amid Canberra Cup

Royal Canberra members led by A Dunning off 12 won yesterday's Donohoe event by two strokes ahead of John Heed with 49 on countback from K Kingswood C Hoole James and Bob Wallace. Hoole improved from 76 to 74 and tied for best round yesterday. Wallace Hod and Tex Burns also posted 73s. A sudden dead playoff left the title undecided after 12 holes with play abandoned, awaiting a decision today. Donohoe and Dianna Thomas won the mixed foursomes with a 73, seven ahead of Burgess and wife, while Darke and Darke claimed the jnet foursomes with 69 4/4 from 164.

Royal Canberra A. Dunning Hood Saturn Theny Day Hoole Wallace Mick O'Connor Boh Wallace Hod Tex Burns Barry Bur Stillles Bankstown Donohoe Dianna Thomas Burgess Darke Moss Vale Jmet Reg Mrs ‘Want Reval ACT K. Donchoe Thwman Mere Birpem Mrs Chha Mie Donohor Kingswood Belmont Canberra T. Burm Connback James Mo Taylor

Carr aims Seafly title in yacht race series

Lloyd Carr, already national Seafly champion with Lotus, eyes the ACT title on Lake Burley Griffin. He leads after a day of racing with strong showings by Ruth E and Davis in multple heats. Weather and light wind shaped the day as contenders battled for final placings in the Canberra Cup and ACT amateur championship.

Lloyd Carr Lotus D. Guppy Carr Lake Burley Griffin Col Jasper Mylne Davis Ruth E Ruth Milne Melbourne John Purnell Mra Pankhurst Peter Forster Sydney Anish Illawarra Keih Arcus Mosman Sailing Club Amy Chace Ruth Besec- Curry Lake Heights Doyshen Club Firefly John Hooton Arcus Mosman Nsw Heath Oedipus Garth Rowe Fire- Col Davis Dixie T. Rule Ake Heights Sailing Club Clang

Alpine Peak wins Southern Foal Stakes at Canberra

Alpine Peak owned and trained by Ted Wenning in Forbes led under Keith Ashton to win the $1,000 Southern Foal Stakes at Canberra by eight lengths over Norberg, with Super Time third. Norberg, trained by Paul Graham in Cooma and ridden by Grahame Coe, pressed the winner but could not match its speed. Shamble was withdrawn before the feature, and apprentice mounts were limited as per rules.

Western Districts Alpine Peak Canberra Forbes Ted Wenning Keith Ashton Norberg Super Time Cooma Paul Graham Sydney Grahame Coe Shamble John Dewar Flyi Wee Og Orange Sale Marty Wunder Miss Lach Presure Gay Wentle Bard OF Armagh Earl Winnock Ga Tun Poet Remus

Darylus wins photo finish in Easter Handicap

Darylus leads before Arat turn and holds on for a photo verdict. Green Waters early well back, makes late move but is edged. Bannock trails, Intercept shows brief improvement, Shronell is lone starter with a distant finish.

R . Darylus Green Waters Gotek Bannock Darylus Intercept

Juventus Faces Solid Defence At Manuka Oval

Juventus meets South Sydney Croatia in the opening round of the Australian Cup at Manuka Oval as the major tie begins. The match challenges Juventus with a strong defensive test from the rival side in a key early season clash.

Manuka Oval Juventus South Sydney-Croatia South Iey Croatia Isj North Korea Kast Martin K. Corry B. Fincaln M. J. Sloan T. Kong v. Wright C. Martin B.jbe Fraser R. Giles G. Frakes Frank McMahon Carrick A. Easter Gol Ree Albert Jansen Tony T. Woods R. Page Bill Altchinon Yeager Khana Ia Gayel Tony Corry Lincoln Shepherd Nina Tony Furca Jobos Balson Mario Zornit John Saveakin Repre Martone Jose Arquera Joe Giles Pamper NWSW Marae Will Oe Sazie Wetborm Ako Senny Coe Denis Law Ney Ian Oo Sos Wans Narrabundah Manchester Ival Geras Charlton Brinnland Xhepherd Twinralian

South Melbourne loses final despite big first-innings lead

Victorian cricket final sees South Melbourne win first innings by 120 runs but fail to claim the title as Essendon fights back to 228 and 1 for 4 in a dramatic finish. Key contributions come from Essendon’s John Swanson with 178 and Tom O’Neill 45, while South Melbourne’s Connolly takes 5/76 and 4/76 in a pivotal match showing.

Melbourne South Melbourne Essendon John Swanson Tom O'Neill O'Neill Alan Connolly Norship Connolly Fesendon Steve Bowen Pat Bourke Bowen P. Bourke Grant J. Swanson T. O'Neill

Manchester United Clings To Lead After 2-2 Draw

United remain top of the First Division after a 2-2 comeback draw salvaged against a challenger. City and Leeds win as rivals press, while Coventry drop to danger zone after a 1-0 defeat by Leeds United.

London Aap-Reuter Manchester 1Sth United Manchester City Leeds Tottenham Hotspur Coventry City West Ham United Dimviebounty Arenal Leicanier City Chelsea Tow Fenham Matapier Coventry Sty Leeda Pale Tiverpnal Burnley Notinaam Feros Fulham Southampton Anehester Inital Breuyercy Amon

Greyhound racing card with multiple races and selections

Greyhound profiles and selections from Turner and Queanbeyan venues. Details cover Lavender Gift Artistic Lad Star Party Regal J Lane Moonraker Hot Toast and other dogs with form notes, box draws, and betting hints across Maiden Novice and Stake events at 380 yards and 540 yards, including times and potential bolters.

Lavender Gift Hans Priscilla Lady Black Salinker Lord Patch Hane Knees Artistle Lavendar Gift J. Thompson Queanbeyan Ans Mlaced Canberra H Dixon Artistic Lad Goulburn Miss Tearone John Misa Moon Mor Regal Jane Sydney Farrer Ike My Gollie Hurr Joe Mac Bulls Yeas Singleton Wford ST Budpe Gollle Wuerte

Tough run brings best time on Stromlo course by McInnes

Dave McInnes posted a personal best two mile cross country at Stromlo Friday beating his 1966 mark by 23 seconds though still short of Cevin Jones course record The event drew Peter Scott from ANIL and featured midweek track trials on Turner Oval with various local athletes listed in event notes

Stromlo Dave McInnes Cevin Jones McInnes Peter Scott ANIL Turner Oval Spm Mumia Aniechevah Nairn Cass Moroney Jim Ie Maly

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