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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1958
Page
4
A regional football style summary notes a strong win for Pastinke and Turner against Acton with Manuka Cadets overpowering Acton. The Eastlake defense limited scoring until Briant’s goal, as Armstrong and Turner applied constant pressure. Ainalie led Turner’s offense with multiple goals. final scores show Turner ahead with a decisive late push and a high pace throughout the match.
Eastlake surged to an early lead and controlled play through the match. Robbie and Galvin starred with multiple goals as Eastlake built a commanding half time margin, with Manuka struggling for forward chances and Eastlake’s pace and teamwork sealing a sizable victory.
Turner leads with blue and white uniforms as a fast paced football match unfolds at Amalie Oval. Williams wins the toss and directs play while Durkin and Harrington clash with defensive pressure from Hinckaman and Guild. Turner and Ainslie exchange goals, Turner surges to multiple scores with Durkin and Ross providing late drives in a high energy half.
The third Dun troon clash saw A.M.C overpower Acton with Moody controlling rucks and Vicars and Laing piercing the defense to score. Cadets claim two strong wing performances and appear to have their best team in years. Final: R.M.C. 19 22 196 pts, Acton 24 16 pts.
London Sunday report says Maypole dancers at Castleton in Derbyshire plan a strike over perceived unequal spotlight for the village’s senior dancers. The issue stems from who gets the limelight in performances and village attention.
Canberra Pistol Club defeats Cantera Rifle Club by 154 points in a week long event. Pistols contested at 50 metres and rifles at 500 yards. White scored 69 with rifle, Ford 81 pistol, Lodge 104 rifle, Manton and Ford strong rifle results. Pistol Club plans a 50 metre tree pistol shoot next week.
Rose defeats Warren Woodcock in straight sets to reach the 14th International Lawn Tennis final. Italy’s Nicola Pietrangeli ousts Sven Davidson 4 4 6 3 6 8 to advance, while Billy Knight wins the British Hardcourt Championship final in Bournemouth defeating Guise nevio 5 7 6 0 2.
Timor, after a moat crash injury last month, recovered to win the Elrat Airport Welter at Moonee Valley by a length from Fairsted with Radiant Path a length behind in third. He will chase big winter events in Brisbane after the victory.
Golden Shadow defeated Stockcamp by a half length in the Tam O'Shanter Handicap at Acton, with jockey Ollie Hillier delivering a measured ride as Golden Shadow surged from the back to win. Stockcamp, Canberra Cup winner Hinges, and other locals competed in a crowded trophy meeting, while betting pools drew large tote crowds and prompted calls for better jackpot facilities for next season.
Apprentice jockey J Fenton fell from Flames in the Rose nL Flying Handicap, suffering a broken rib and other injuries. He remained in a serious condition at Parramatta Hospital, then transferred to Lewisham private hospital for further care.
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