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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary excerpt describes coaching attempts and doubts about talent. The speaker believes effort and sharpening skills could lead to victory, aiming for a world championship title. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Melbourne reports no suitable opponent for weight champion Jack Haenen, with plans unclear as Haenen may be paired later. Promoter Senta Maatete signals potential selection while veterans Pornbeers Ghoni and Mickey Tollia prepare for Friday ring return after a long layoff.
Canberra reports announce the British party will stay at Motel Canberra during the visit and play at Manuka Oval. The ACT Government, Governor-General party, and ACT Union plan a formal welcome with arrangements for reserved seats. Country team arrival, management by R Semen, and security measures are outlined with precautions for pesticide use and safety.
Sydney report says Darby Munro to ride Anthelion at the £8,000 BICC Cup at Goschili next Saturday after receiving his jockey license yesterday following nearly two years suspended by the WEC committee. Saville Row trialed for Randwick in top form with stablemate Great Trek. weight and betting momentum could boost Anthelion’s odds.
In Australian baseball, NSW led at end of second inning 4 0 but after fifth frame NSW hit five runs. In second game Western Australia defeated South Australia, NEW to meet Victoria in the afternoon, with Marion slated to play.
Dawson prepares to depart for America with a planned return on Saturday after tax talks. Stadium officials pressed for a bout with Charlie Williams on August 1 but Dawson reiterated his plan to leave post-arrangements. Manager Harry Miller said no social plans were set though he would pursue Dawson to stay.
A Canberra resident, Mr Byrne of Walser Gardens Amaile, won multiple prizes in the Blake Lottery. Prizes include No 48856 and No 60100. other winners listed include A Bailey Worle and A Mitchel Daninghurst Road. Special Lottery No 54 will be drawn today.
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