Mawarra Defeats Monaro 24 10 in Seiffert Oval Rugby Clash
Mawarra produced powerhouse rugby league, defeating Monaro 24 10 at Seiffert Oval. Wingers Nevin and Cross, plus pack strength, sparked Mawarra’s four tries and solid defense to overpower Monaro, who fought back with notable forward work but could not overturn the deficit.
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Thellawarra
Monaro
Seiffert Oval
Wlawarra
Bernie
Alawarra
Nevin
Jin
Cross
Monaro Agius
Canberra Basketball Suffers Weekend Setback in Melbourne
Canberra’s ACT team lost to Melbourne Church 92-48 and St Kilda 89-72 after an opening win over Melbourne East 94-45. Wulff and Craven each had 30 points against the Demons while rebounding and defence struggled, Ellis was the lone steady contributor across the three games.
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Melbourne Church
St Kilda
Demons
Rodney Wulf
Bob Craven
Canberra
Melbourne
Lemons
Church
St. Kilda
Act
Ellis
Wulff
Craven
Richardson
Palubingkas
Williams
Brettell
End
Busby Wins State Marathon in Botany Amid Heat Wave
Peter Busby a 22 year old Canberra Forestry student won the New South Wales State marathon championship at Botany in a heat affected 2 37 4. Bernie Levan strong forward in football also noted as standout, while runners Power and Lotty contended for seconds. The race saw several favorites drop out in 85 degree heat as Busby led from the 14 mile mark to finish ahead of Power, with hopes high for Olympic trials in Hobart next month.
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Peter Bushy
Canberra
Nsw
Botany
Bernie Levan
New South Wales
Seiffert Oval
Monaro
Severa
Trimmons
Lotty
PaTwerk
Busby
McKinney
Farrington
Morrissey
Harrison
Foulkes
Power
Queensland University
Newcastle
David Lowy
Cowrat
Hobart
Rugby Union Rep Selectors Gamble on Backs for NSW Carnival
The ACT rugby union selectors face a bold decision as two backs are picked out of position for the NSW zone championship carnival set to begin in Sydney on Anzac Day. The gamble centers on lineup integrity and potential impact on team performance in the high stakes event.
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Act
Sydney
Upsets in rugby union opening matches
The first round saw two major upsets as top clubs faltered. Norths beat Queanbeyan 19–1, ANU won 12–0 at Easts, Lyneham defeated Ainslie 19–15, and Cooma shocked RMC 9–5. Royals drew with Goulburn 8–8 after trailing, while strong forwards impressed and kicking was helped by late penalties.
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Queanbeyan
Northbourne
ANU
Easts
Ainslie
Ryan
University Norths
Lyneham
Cooma
RMC
Duntroon
Goulburn
Noel Haug
Royals
Barry Sibley
Selecom
Jack Waters
Arthur Daffell
John
Stevenson
Kaye
Brucel
John ‘Blakeley
Geoff/Shiels
Bruce
Richardson
Brian Kings
Sun Melville Yar
Ehane
Sydney
David Spences
Regula
Blakeley
Novale Ee Tao Ee
Queanbey
D Kaye Oarshal
Legirmiy Cma
Kave
Stick Maguire Ilynehuml
Grarmel
Anunet Wvarhal
Cheem Buller
Puri Gratwat Madsen
Capi
Baye Neale Ieassporm
Jim Melmes
Henerves
Aretl Atelherariat fAmaile
Gent Wichwrdeem Toute
Sur
Ernst Busfield
Paul Fenn
Stewestraer
Sorthbourne
Geoff Richardson
Sibley
Peer Ryan
Laurie Ritchie
North
Ritchie
Jone
Ross Strang
Jhe
ANL
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Hickey
Durry Bennett
Graham Gardiner
Greg Smith
Teddy Kaye
Amc
Peter Coggan
Noel Vickery
Gordon
Wu All O'Connor
Jito
Stuart Passiell
Max Cartier
Jeray Witeawski
Captan Stan Sparrow
Latte
Coggan
Pierce
Gould Queanbeyan
Wickery
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Whig
Richardson Feld
Blakely
Houg
Hudson
Sibley N Pial
Foal Ane
Kerr
Trang
Ct Emote
McPhee
Kintine
Payien Pen Poral
Three miles to Smith dominates local cross country win
Dennis Smith of Harriers secured a runaway victory in the Stromla Forest three mile cross country event while the University’s top partner was away winning the marathon title. Smith led the field with a clear margin, highlighting Harriers' strength in distance running.
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Dennis Smith
Harriers
Stromla Forest
Secret IOC talks on South Africa readmission
In Lausanne on Sunday the International Olympic Committee discussed South Africa's possible readmission. A Mexican member General Jose de Clark Flores proposed a resolution opposing readmission, warning of fatal consequences for the Olympic movement. Observers see a split between supporters and opponents, with no decision expected. South Africa already had its third place finish noted in a wind affected course.
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Lausanne
International Olympic Committee
South Africa
Jose de Clark Flores
Smith
Cision
Tun Leeder
Donovan cleared to Eastlake for 1968 season
Ovens and Murray League cleared Sam Donovan to Eastlake after a strong practice game against University. Paul Feltham and Keith Stewart position shifts bolster the side while Arthur McDonald, Phil Rowlands, Doug Lyall and Neil Graham shine in defense. Eastlake and University gear up for the season opener as Donovan emerges as recruit of the year candidate with Michael Healy as a standout university centre half forward.
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Eastlake
University
Donovan
Breall
Paul Feltham
Keith Stewart
Arthur McDonald
Phil Rowlands
Doug Lyall
Neil Graham
Eoatlake
Manuka
Lakes
Michael’ Healy
Canberra
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