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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1956

Page

4

Royal Krafts Sydney Triumph Signals Trainer Dudley Plans

Royal Kraft sprinted clear to win by three lengths at Sydney’s show, ahead of Bion and Lary Day, as trainer Pet Dulley aimed to test the horse in tougher company during a Sydney holiday stint. Jockey J Sullivan highlighted Livorno’s interference in the Bank Holiday Handicap while Kalimah led the afternoon’s minor placings.

Royal Kraal Bion ‘al Lary Day Sydney Hia Pet Dulley Royal Kraft Dudley Love To All Nodition Pavy Corncil Daring Mae J. O'Sullivan Kalimah Sullivan Tour Wink J. A Magher Andonal Lavorno Livorno Gallagher F. J. Bartley Gallicher J. Thompson Wn Rouge Mighty Flight New Amber Seaward Ball Coonada Notra Pride Diva Win N. Sellwood Troy B. Howlett Monte Carlo Carell Hersfield Wes Royal Krant Ol Sullivan Blonde Val J. Williams Lacy Day Welch Ser Aching Gontie Han Ripon Lazy Hay Privy Cole Plonde Val Jule Gal Place Ie Bion J. O'Sullvany Thompson Weir Grand Vite Culzean Red Flag William Charles Belmont Park

Undefeated Combine To Meet Eastlake In Canberra Series

The Combine remains undefeated in 18 engagements this season and heads the league. Eastlake, bolstered by Walsh at pivot and Brailiey, aims to upset the odds. A B grade rematch and junior finals at Manuka Oval are listed with grand finals soon. Eastlake juniors travel to Melbourne for coaching after securing trophies in Canberra.

Combine Nune Eastlake Queanbeyan- Acton Lakes Walsh Brailiey Catin Eaetinke Manuka Ainslie Ainslie Oval Canberra Atoms Eastlake Club Melbourne Melbourne Cricket Ground Lindsay White Janet Fastlake Danny Warr

Brown Outpoints Title Holder Convincingly

Sydney bout sees Darby Brown defeat George Barnes for the Australian welterweight title at Sydney Stadium. Barnes offered to defend the Empire title next month but Brown plans a written appeal to the British Boxing Board to claim the Empire championship.

Sydney Monary Darby Grown Myirc George Barnes Sydney Stadium Barnes Brown Laat viLtee

Queanbeyan to meet Canberra in Group 8 final

Canberra will face Queanbeyan at Manuka Oval in the Group 8 Rugby League final playoff. Sunday's results show Captain's Flat and Goulburn drawing, with Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Goulburn leading in the final points. Reserve and under 18 standings listed with several semi finals to follow.

Queanbeyan Canberra Manuka Oval Hralywood Goulburn Crookwell Yasa Goulbury Braidwood R. Sullivan T. Schell J. Lecter J. Postar G Kelly R. Peters Prade Betwen iCanberra Canisin Fiat Gonburn Yaar Captain's Flat Yass Intertown Can ‘Inte

Emerson Upsets in Meadow Club Invitation Final

Roy Emerson, 19, the eighth ranked Australian, defeated fifth seed Chant Golden 6 4 6 1 4 6 8 6 to win the Meadow Club invitation tournament. The upset run ended here as top four players Fitz Moylan Neale Fraser Ashley Cooper and Graeme Sheaelliminated before the semifinals.

London Reuter Roy Fmerson Australia Meadow Club Chant Golden Emerson Fitdie Moylan Neale Fraser Ashley Cooper Shea

Alpine Club Opens Season With Women’s Downhill And Brumby Cup

The Canberra Alpine Club began its season with two events at Mr Franklin. Jill Tanner won the women’s downhill in 30 2/5 seconds and paired with John Ford to win the Brumby Cup in 62 7/10 seconds. Sue Powell and Jim Webb were runners up, with other standings listed. The club plans two more weekends featuring slalom contests on August 18 and the club championship on September 1 and 2, with trophies awarded at the season’s end.

Canberra Jill Tanner Gwen Macarthur Elley Heeroma John Ford Sue Powell Jim Webb Margaret Waight Ray Bradley Mems Scaron

Cricket Club Awards Life Membership

Roy Glynn retired president of the Ainslie District Cricket Club was elected a life member after 28 years with the club at the annual meeting. The meeting discussed measures to boost junior cricket and recruit more junior players. New executive named with K Gibb as president and B P Hyland as secretary.

Ainslie District Cricket Club Roy Glynn Glynn Messrs F. Southwell G. Hearne C . Williama K Gibb G. Hamilton W. Hod

United States Clinches Cup Victory Over Mexico

Mota of AAP and Renter reported Han Richasteen defeated Mario Tamas of Mest en 6-9, 6-3, 8-1 to clinch the American Cup for the United States yesterday, as the U S team won the final two singles matches and Milea secured the doubles. Llamas, Mexico's No. 1, struggled with rain slick balls and slippery footing in the altitude conditions.

New York Mota Renter Han Richasteen Davis Centennia United States Mario Tamas Mesten United

Australia edge Glamorgan in tense innings clash

Captain Ian Johnson led Australia with a 99 run innings as Australia posted 4/408. Archer struck 148, Lindwall and Crawfords bowled tightly, Glamorgan fought back with Parkhouse and Mackay contributing, but Australia declared at 148 for a challenging total and held firm on a rain-affected day.

Ugkitelys Ian Johnson Mackay Lindwatt and Crawins Balog W. — Parktows Atetter Hugh Davies Archer Levereur Aint Johnom Lindwall Wooller Wooller Tindwall Crawford Lawley Glamorgan Parkhouse Mackayeld

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