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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1957
Page
4
Amateurs faced harsh scrutiny after a chaotic Randwick event. Kurrawong led early but a gear fault or rider miscue hampered clear running before Winstep surged to win amid disputed results and postrace criticism of amateur jockeys.
An Australian jounral report notes that only one bookmaker will be licensed to receive off the course bets by telephone at Randwick for a trial period. Toor Dwyer has been granted permission by the AJC to accept bets by phone, pending Crown Law approval. The experiment could lead to wider telephonic betting if successful and tax arrangements apply to turnover.
The Y M C A Ski Club at Guethega held a meet with 24 members as conditions were poor due to falling snow. Alpine events crowned Nancy Penman and Gwen McArthur among top finishers, with competition set to continue next weekend and the Balmain Cup to select the club team for further events. A Langlauf winner Auden Fristan is slated to enter the New South Wales Championship at Perisher.
Fred Perry former Wimbledon, Australian and French champion tours the Bay Union area and remains unimpressed by Russia. Amid international competition, Perry joins US and Australian players including Bob Howe and Fred Huber as they compete at Lenin Stadium with Naresh Kumar of India also taking part in the event.
The 1956 event saw Parliament House No. 1 win with B. Fox skippering a team including C. May as second while R Parkes led the earlier 20 year winner. The Patents Office crew led by L. Higginson, J. Cooper, EB Nevin and G.Hol finished as runners-up. Entries for 1957 close August 31. all departments will be circulated.
Trainer Jack Green announced Kingster will not contest the Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 5 after a conference with owner L G Gib non. Green still has Baystone and Saltillo in the Epsom and Kingster will run next in the Warwick Stakes at Warwick Farm on August 31 where Metropolitan favourite Monte Carlo will also re commence racing in a seven furlong weight for age event.
In a vivid hockey match Victoria and New South Wales led the standings with strong play at Manuka Oval. Victoria defeated Queensland 3-3 while New South Wales beat Western Australia 3-1, with notable goals from Carnell and Benjamin and tight defence from Hedges and Leary.
Land pressed the attack from the flat bully but failed to convert a goal. Victoria retaliated with sustained pressure on the right wing as goalkeeper Annand faced intense play after 12 minutes. A miscue was cleared but Hodg Kingon scored for Queensland, with Annan making several good saves for Victoria.
Alpine Club plans its weekend championships at Mount Little Ginnt two million beyond the chalet at Franklin. The club champion will be the member with the best aggregate from slalom, downhill, and tong or langlauf. Likely no jumping event due to light snow in Brindibella Range. Brumby Cup races include Stina Sill Tanner and Mr Tim Ingram.
In a dramatic round, NC RBL 1 edged Eagles 4-3 while KN RSL 1 led 3-0 before Workman's Club rallied to win 4-3. Eastlake topped Whites 4-3 and Royals T beat Bogies Boys 6-1. Wis surprising victory over Giants and Royals II defeating Magpies 6-1 highlighted the night with top scores including Peters 140 and costs 140.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a publication by Christopher John Shaxes Phare for The Feeras pital Press of Australia with mentions of Mort company Mor Breet Braddon. The readable portion is unclear on date, location, or concrete event.
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