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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

3

NSW Team Dominate Queensland In Australian Rules Contest

In Sydney last Saturday NBW and Queensland clashed under Australian Rules. New South Wales surged to a runaway 14 17 111 to 6 45 victory as Queensland failed to mount a meaningful challenge. NSW’s kicking and marking were strong but their overall display remained uneven, signaling need for better form ahead of the Southern States trip to Sydney this month.

Nb.w Queensland Sydney Bydney R “A. Harris South Bydney Newtown Booth Sydney Tod Northy Werkit Bartero Duburbe Ralbie

Collingwood top Richmond as Fitzroy shocks Melbourne

In Melbourne league play on Saturday Collingwood defeated Richmond by three goals while Fitzroy surprised by beating Melbourne by two goals. Results include Fitzroy 14 11 over Melbourne 11 11 and other match outcomes across the association.

Melbourne Collingwood Richmond Fitzroy Essendon Carlton Footacray Hawthorn South Melbourne Kika Geelong North Melbourne Brunswick Brighton Prahran Coburg Williamstown Northcote

West Adelaide Triumphs Over Sturt In Lead Match

West Adelaide defeated Sturt in the opening game led by 12 15 to 7 8. Norwood beat West Torrens 12 9 to 7 10. Adelaide defeated Port Adelaide 12 7 to 6 15. Glenelg overcame South Adelaide 9 19 to 7 1.

West Adelaide Sturt Norwood West Torrens Ee Adelaide Port Adelaide Glenelg South Adelaide

Fremantle Football Scores Tie Upsets in Round

East Fremantle 10 to 12 defeated Clare mont-Cottesloe 8. Subiaco 11 to 12 beat West Perth 9 to 7. Perth 7 to 0 over South Fremantle 6 to 6.

East Fremantle Claremont-Cottesloe Subiaco West Perth Perth South Fremantle

Victoria selects squad for Interstate matches August

The Victorian Football League selector names the interstate team to represent Victoria from August 10 to 20 with J H Baggot Richmond and E Baker Geelong among 22 players including M Brown and R Corbett Melbourne and A Chadwick Melbourne as captain and coach. The list notes Coventry Collingwood as vice captain and comments on the absence of a recognised centre man with Greeves Dwyer or Beveridge discussed by critics.

V.F.L Victoria J. H. Baggot Richmond E. Baker Geelong E. W. Berryman Bouth Melbourne M. Brown G. Campbell Essendon A. Chadwick Melbourne G. Coventry Callingwood Coventry R. Corbett FE. Don A. Wittman Collingwood Greeves Dwyer Beveringe Melectora

Rugby Union Varsity Premiers Close to Premiership Lead

Rugby Union Varsity Premiers in Sydney last week nearly sealed the premiership after beating Eastern Suburbs 27 to 10. Manly defeated Glebe-Balmain 26 to 12, Trousdale scored four tries for YMCA in their 27 to 6 win over Randwick, and North Sydney beat Western Suburbs 17 to 8 after two players were sent off for entering the field.

Sydney University Eastern Auburba Manly Glebe Balmain Trousdale Yi M.C.A Randwick North Sydney Holts Norths

Governor of Victoria Purchases Top Priced Poni es at Randwick Sale

Lord Somers as a polo patron bid high at Randwick on Friday, paying 160 guineas for Nanette the eight year old chestnut mare and 110 guineas for Prudeice the five year old brown mare. He also bought Logie brown gelding for 40 guineas Negres and Neilie aged bay mare at lower prices.

Victoria Lord Romera Randwick Lord Somers Nanette Guitead Prudeice Kensington E R. White Lord Somers Alag Logie Negres Neilie Somers

Nationalist Party campaign chiefs named for M E W state election

In political circles the selection of Holman K C and former Termier as Nationalist Party campaign chiefs for the forthcoming M E W state election is reported. Detective-Inspector Conan, who has led the criminal investigation in Western Australia since 1920, will retire on August 4 at age 65. He helped arm the Irish constabulary in 1884 and was active during the gold rush when crimes were frequent.

Mr. Holman K.C Nationalist M.E.W Conan Dey Western Australia

Newington Easy Wins in All Matches at Sydney Titles

Newington College dominated the Great Public Schools title round in Sydney last Saturday with decisive wins. St Joseph's College led the table undefeated as Newington and The Kings School posted major results, while Sydney Grammar School failed to score against Kings.

Sydney Newington Ignatina Wil Sydney Church of England Grammar School Sydney High School Sydney Grammar School Kings School Grammar St. Joseph's Bcota Newington College Fu. Joseph's College

Turf Report From Basehall Handicap and Rose Hill Races

The article covers Rawhetu's upset at Basehall Handicap protests, two Magpie offspring racing at Rose Hill with Walt beating Whispering Smith and Blather winning the second division. It notes winning jockeys Davidson and Lillyman, trainer J Carey’s first Magpie win, and trains tied to Kelso and F Williams with prize totals and notable horses including Rampion Pantheon and Vauls.

Magpie Rosehill Walt Magpie-Booran Whispering Smith Blather Magpie-Charade J. Carey W. Kelso Bacchus Pinstoon Persuasion Bootlegger Fondant Ninevah Statesman Boogier Ascalon Executer Hachua Miastoon F. D. Jones New Zealand Limerick Mr. F. Williams Rampion Pantheon Vauls

Gardiner Cup Hopes Rise After Narrow Win in State Final

Gladesville Ryde tops Annandale Leichhardt to strengthen Gardiner Cup claim. Canterbury upset Granville St George Balmain, Eastern Suburbs beat Pyrmont Sydney 4 2, Souths beat China 6 0. An injury stoppage in Eastern Suburbs v Pyrmont South Sydney led to both sides being cautioned. matter to go before the judiciary committee.

Annandate-Leichhardt Gladesville-Ryde Koaln Tovone Canterbury Granville St. George Balmain Eastern Pyrmont Sydney South China Suburba Pyrmont South Sydney Ausocia Ion

Harden Wins Harden Dudley Cup Polo Final

The Harden and Goulburn polo final drew a large crowd as Harden edged Goulburn to claim the Harden Cup for the third year. Harden scored three goals to two in a fast, balanced match with marked horsemanship and keen strategy. In the Garvin Cup contest Scone triumphed late with a seven to four victory.

Harden Goulburn Lemme Fakse Andi Chukker Scone

Ga hie makes Australia debut in Sydney Stadium ring clash

Bil Harms 11 12 knocked out Charlie Ring 11 6 in the third round of a fight set for 16 rounds. Ring, a Victoria native, was fresh from five years away in Australia and Harms’ return showed marked decline from his pre departure form. Ring secured a clear victory with little trouble.

Ga Hie Australia Sydney Stadium Bil Harms America Charlie Ring Victoria Ing Bydney Aso Reres Hie

Rugby League NSW Triumph as Blues Win Fourth Test

The fourth test between NSW and Queensland in Brisbane ended with a meritorious Blues victory, 16 to 11, despite hostile crowd scenes and late finishes. NSW also won Northern State fixtures 14-10 13-15-11 and 11-7. A. Harris starred for South Sydney against Newtown, while North Sydney returned to form after injury breaks.

N.G.W Queensland Brisbane Blues W. Neill Bydney Straw Byd N.8.w Ted Brain Hardy

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