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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1961

Page

8

Wallabies Thrashed In Opening R U Test

South Africa defeated Australia 28 to 3 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg opening rugby union test. Van Zyl and backs starred for the Springboks while Wallabies backs struggled. Coach Halvorsen admitted South Africa’s superiority and urged reforms ahead of future internationals.

Wallabies R.U Jon Mannesburg South Africa Ellis Park Australia Springboks Nam Bauth Afica van Zyl Toba Dowse Hohe Claawen Hin Pwse B. Halvorsen Springhoks

Colts Win Baseball Semi Final in First Division

Cul defeated All State 8-2 to reach the final as All Stars first to score in the third inning. Colts led 2-0 after five, then extended in the sixth and final innings, while both sides were held scoreless earlier. In other semi finals, a 4-4 draw between Gs TH and Buts awaits decision by the A.C.1 executive. the loser will play Ainslie TL next Sunday. Meares won the second division semi 23-1 over AM Stars 1.

Cul ALL State All Stars Calis AN Stars Colts S-tun Buts A.C.1 Arepal Association Ncheded Ainslie TL Dist Meares AM Stars

Fallmer Retains NBA Crown in Thrilling Title Defense

Odgen Utah Sunday A P says champion Gene Pull er retained his NBA middleweight crown last night after fending off a furious counterattack in the final rounds of a temand bantam bout with Blarantino-Perader. The 28-year-old Cab s, a gonerled sid, faced a late rally that nearly produced the upset of the year.

Fallmer Odgen Utah Aa.p Gene Puller Blarantino — Perader Casha Cabs

Parramatta Women's Squash Team Edge Canberra in ACT Courts

Parramatta defeated Canberra 3 rubbers to 0 in a tight squash match at ACT courts on Saturday. Parramatta claimed 15 games and 178 points while Canberra managed 14 games and 175 points.

Parramatta Canberra Act

Royals Union Win Spark Protest After Dramatic Finish

A protest was lodged after Royals Union clinched a win at Manuka Oval following a dramatic finish. Referee decisions and a last minute Rayaly penalty sparked dispute as ten extra minutes appeared to be played.

Royals Union Rayaly Manuka Oval

Eastlake Dominates Manuka in 66-Point Canberra Clash

Eastlake crushed Manuka by 66 at Narrabundah Oval in front of 1,500 spectators as Duffy and Robbie led the scoring barrage. Manuka fought back briefly but Eastlake pulled away after the first change with strong work from Heath, Armstrong, and Bully, while Dully and Werner controlled the rucks and center. Queanbeyan edged Ave ton by nine points, with Col Carroll key in the Magpies revival and Wheeler standout for Queanbeyan.

Eastlake Queanbeyan Avton Atv Amaca Turner Lakes Mamuika Narrabundah Oval Manuka Tis Eastlake Bucks Heath Armstrong Col Robbie Barry Bullants Bully Werner Gaughwin Fasilake Hullants Easilake Marika Jin Bully Robbie Hil Queanbeyan Oval Aveton Acton Tigers Fven Keith Schow Tiger Magpies Col Carroll Queanbeyin Malcolm Wheels Wheeler Do Acton Queanbes Moore Roadshow Petra Wheeler Avion Carnala Keller Lord Dina Nable Jeetrey Best Queanhesand Bradshaw Gray

Australian bowlers chase wickets in tense Test clash

The Australian batting collapsed after a brisk start as Gaunt and Kline led the pace attack. Shepherd and Walker controlled the Australian innings with long spells, accounting for key wickets and leaving the home side struggling to post a competitive total.

Scoreboard Australia and Glamorgan innings summary

In the first innings Australia at 192, Glamorgan reply stalled by Jones Powe bowled by Gaunt and Hedges. Presdee not out, Sundries 0. My 1 Total 3 for 3. Empson 0.8, Benand 12, UK hine 116.

Jones Powe Gaunt Hedges Grout Kline Revs Benaud Walker Presdee Benand

Canberra racing results show mixed Canberra and regional entries

The report lists a street racing event with Mekwatts and Mp Wo McGroal at Ainslie finishing behind a Goulburn team, while Mr Ferguson and Mr A Denham lost by 77 points. MroN Templeman did not finish and J Moore finished unplaced as 10 of 29 cars completed. Other results show Cooma and Canbee Austral cadets with varied scores.

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