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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

4

Light winds slow Fastnet fleet at Admiral's Cup race

In Cowes, light variable winds slow the Admiral's Cup fleet heading toward Lands End for the Fastnet race the final event of the series. The 177 yachts, including 31 cup contenders, are spread over 100 miles as Britain and the United States vie for honors with Australia holding a 44 point lead in a wide open competition.

Cowes Isle of Wight Lands End Koomooloo Ragamuffin Mercedes NT Red Rooster Plymouth Scillies Fasinet Rock Southern Island Australia Solent Britain United States Maly Germany Gordon Reynolds Reynolds Mercedes

Rose Delivers Standout Workout For 600 Fans In L A

In 90 degree heat more than 600 fans packed a hotel gym in Los Angeles to watch world bantamweight champion Lionel Rose train. He defended his anticipated August 22 title defense against Ruben Olivares with a crisp four-round session, countering from a crouch and pummeling Rivera in the opening round of the final workout segment.

Los Angeles Lionel Rose Associated Press Rose Ruben Olivares Mexico the Forum Julio Tulonghari Rivera

Ainslie and Queanbeyan clash in high scoring league game

Acton led by Cleary and Langbourne used fast breaks to beat ANU 16.7 103 to 14.14 98 while Queanbeyan edged Acton 125 103 in a close finish at Kingston Oval. Gibbons and Hassett starred for Ainslie as Manuka trounced Eastlake 86 by 34 points and the Springboks test match looms.

Ainslie ANU Ainslie Oval Queanbeyan Acton Kingston Oval Fie Noycestor Roger Pescott Ron Hopkins Eastlake Bernie Cleary Sss Eas ANU Eastlake Lousrter Manuka Au Parsley Oy Spopevnsive Michael Healy Mike Gibbons Geelong West Read Brothers Manu Gibbons Black Searle Hassett P. Johnson C. Smith R. Smith Springboks Galla Gher Mills Fitzallan Terry Gallagher Hills Vaughan Saunders Battle G. Stewart Trebilcock Hird Grubb North Melbourne Quean Cleary Langbourne Knoble Robbie de Goldi Ander Vince Rakowski Pollini Camp Greg Davis Hugh Rose Manning Bell Chapman Rod Kelleher

Olivares Training Ahead of First Hockey Test in Melbourne

In Melbourne Royal Park trainer Mr Munuel Carrillo said Olivares, the Mexican boxing idol, is pacing for a light morning session before a New Zealand test. Carrillo notes Olivares aims to avoid overexertion as a strong week of preparation continues.

Olivares Munuel Carrillo Melbourne Sendig Wares Carrillo Royal Park Ruben Australia Mexico Robert Haigh Sev Onlyicval

Greece held to a draw in Premier match

A Sydney era style report shows Greece held to a 2-2 draw in the premier division with key plays by John Hipwell at half back and Rupert Rosenblum at five eight. Juventus defeated Ballesty 3-2 while Croatia Deakin clinched the premiership with a 2-0 win over Queanbeyan in a tense Narra Bundah Oval encounter.

John Hipwell Rupert Rosenblum Western Province John Ballesty Queanbeyan Macedonia Croatia-Deakin Forrest Cctic Narrabundah Oval

Third day washout limits England lead in NZ Test

Rain at Trent Bridge halted play on the third day as England reached 241 for one in reply to New Zealand 294. Openers John Edrich and Phil Sharpe extended a 225 partnership to 241 for one, with Edrich 128 not out and Sharpe on 60 plus before weather interrupted play for long periods. Play was abandoned after 4 pm local time and the day’s schedule was built around resuming Monday for England to chase a big first innings lead.

Nottingham England Aap-Reuter New Zealand Trent Bridge John Edrich Phi Sharpe Edrich Hedley Howarth Sharpe Forrest Bril-L Jack Reilly Slcover Devlin Bob Thomson Alfence Jnstair Scott Billy Rice Drago Utjesenovic Reitman Queanbeyan Greece Dom Pale

Wallabies beat Western Province in Cape Town clash

In Cape Town on Sunday the Australian Wallabies delivered a solid 14-8 victory over Western Province, lifting team morale and reviving interest in their South African tour.

Cape Town Aap-Reuter Rugby Union Wallabies Western Province

Goulburn Clinches Finals With Narrow Win Over Queanbeyan

Goulburn tied for fourth in the rugby union by beating Queanbeyan 17 12 at Queanbeyan. Early, Ken Vickers dived in for a try after two minutes and Ian Kirkland converted then added a penalty to lead 8 0. Despite a strong wind, Queanbeyan dominated much of the second half as Goulburn relied on forwards to press hard.

Kirkland Goulburn Mike Sek Queanbeyan Royals England Derek Underwood Amu RMC Cebaht Peale KS Ballltries Gay Easts Duntroon Pee 4 Wests Ares Kickers Northsburn Ainslie Peeone Sory Maroons Ooma Ted Hancock Hancock Quean-beyan Brian Sawyer Ken Vickers Ian Kirkland Graham Usher Roger Smith

Victoria triumphs in season opener rugby win over Services

The Victorian rugby union side edged the Australian Combined Services 15 to 8 at Olympic Park. Captain Paul Gibbs at five eighth kicked a field goal and steered the forwards, while Services struggled with cohesion and conceded numerous penalties amid a blunted effort from the lower grades.

Melbourne Rugby Union Combined Services Olympic Park Victoria Paul Gibbs Royals WMC Yass Ainslie Wee Yaaa Rmc Easts Yan Fi Govituirn Wests Morths AMC Goulburn Queanbeyan Cooma Dimatch Northsides Fort RMC Caramalan Ray Davie

Canberra in fourth after RL win over Goulburn United

Canberra Workmen's rugby league team secured at least a playoff for fourth in Group G with a 20 12 victory at Goulburn. They moved two points clear of United in fourth and need one win or a draw against Queanbeyan Blues next week to reach the semi finals. If Canberra loses and United defeats Young a playoff will be required.

Canberra Workmen Goulburn United Goulburn Canberra United Queanbeyan Blues Young

Kangaroos and Blues clash shocks Canberra show at Seiffert Oval

Leeaded by MEL LAZARUS, Kangaroos and Blues fought for top spot at Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan. Canberra workers and United swapped pressure in a bruising round as Ackland and Worthy shone, while Peter Sproule and Doug Gibbs forged attacks. Canberra’s defence held firm late, with four tries and a strong showing from fullback Ricky White.

Canberra Dallas Seiffert Oval Peter Venables Kingsland Gould Armstrong Blues Nadioma Sonnet Iean Jarden Fem Bihar Thaskful Ohan Paul Ee Ite Tions Ee Workers Quinn Ron Ackland United Wark- Ackland Terry Wenden Peter Sproule John Jackson Graham Ron Thomas Ackland Milton Whybrow Putcome Gouls Graeme Gar Diner Phillip Rowley Leewards Doug Ginning Col Cum Crampton Minis Jim Vaughan Lloyd Worthy Seo Fers Kangaroos Young Harden Alan Ricky White Yass Billy Curtis

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