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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

8

Athletes Arrive Sunday Night for Aus freien Games

Vancouver reports the main party of the Aus freien Games for 0th tom wlays, with team members unable to book onward travel. Some will stay in Canada while others travel to the United States. Gilbert Durey from University of Oregon Eugene has been granted an act to study for a Master of Science in Physical Education.

Vancouver Wed Sere Tom Wlays Autti Pala Teum Mtr Mamibers WU Canada Queensland Toa Rt Emer Gilbert Durey University of Oroton At Eugene

Sir Gordon Richards Ends Racing Career

Britain's champion jockey Sir Gordon Richards retires after a 25 year riding career. The Little Man rode to fame with record wins and milestones, surpassing Archer's total and setting new marks before his death. He will train instead of riding.

London Britain Jocky Gordon Richards Rome Worth Pareben Teldle Ertan Gordon England Fra Archer Archer Richarda

Ferton For Union Weensland Tour Selected Players

Canberra winger Peter Morton chosen by NRW Rugby Union to join State country team on a Queensland tour next season. The combined Newcast Country team includes Canterbury winger Rey Volhigg and has seen limited tour success. They will face a metropolitan team on August 2 after returning to New Zealand.

Aydnzy Canberra Peter Morton Nr.w. Rugby Union Queensland Weason Newcast Canterrs Rey Volhigg Feweaatle Antt Capenin Leen

Australians Lose U.S. Foursomes in Chicago Match

Australians Peter Thomson and Norman Von Nida were narrowly beaten in the Tam O'Shanter foursomes in Chicago yesterday, losing to Jerry Barber and Cape Littman in a tight match despite strong play.

U.S Chicago Wedacauay Peter Thomson Norman von Nid Jerry Barber Ant Cape Littman Momkiy Aw

Carioca Doubt for Spring Races

A disjointed racing preview mentions Carioca in doubt for spring races after a mishap. Trainer Lescoe and owner Hoysted are keepers of the plan as Carioca faces crucial events including the Epsom, Metropolitan, and Melbourne Cup. Bets, contenders like Gendarme and others are listed with weights and race intentions across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane meets.

Carioga Spell Nos Lescoe 1 Hoysted Carioca Repectiut Bydney Frejnt Redern Wydney Queensland Epsom Metropolitan Ant Smith Pans Dumime Buiney Adyo Te Henry cHuihet Ae Lourne Emith Cai Ye Howe Auckland Aondais Bysuney Gensarme Ina Wecom Heix Sydney Spring Gene Dame J.om Metro Baitreen Gandarme

Australian tennis and boxing notes from recent matches

Australian squad members had routine victories in boxing and tennis events. Ken Rosewall defeated Leslie Longan in a close tennis match while Rex Hartwig and Dom Reid posted wins. Gerry Maus and Nesie Fraser also contributed to a productive day.

Novieune Woenesany Amerwan Dailey Pis Alia Lewis Newpont Austal Ken Rosewall Longan Rex Hartwig Calhoun Son

New Zealand Junior League Rise Falls to Britain War in Mitton

Britain defeated South Auckland 20 to 14 in a rugby league match at Mitton. Ash scored three tries for Britain as Cunliffe and Hing contributed. South Auckland penalties and free kicks were scarce, with Dow and Worth adding two conversions.

Hamerton Wellnes Great Britain South Auckland Varn Hing Heimer Cunliffe Naitlen Dl South Antet Dow Worth George

Massy Cup Contest Highlights Zone Three League Meet

Yeas leads Zone Three massy cup chase at Manuka Oval with three games left while North City trails by six points in minor premiership race. North City, Queanbeyan and West City contenders face key matches. Captain’s Plate and elimination stakes affect finals berth as delegates cite lack of ambulance facilities at Northbourne Oval.

Yeas North City Manuka Oval Eplain Fiat Culmowny West City Yoru City Trun Yuye Johan Hawke Trad Jonnall Foster McNuhon Gieian Percwil Stewan Jassy Hawke Baile UN Keogh Dally Southwell Yan Queanbeyan Weal City Northbourne Oval

New South Wales Union Triumph in New Zealand Match

New South Wales Union defeats New Zealand 31 to 19 at Law. The touring side showed a rapid pace and enterprising backs, with Burkend Davin and Adams sparking the Australian attack. Busch, Une, and Con contributed tries as the visitors dominated in the second half.

Country Rugby Union Law Burkend Davin Burks Adams Tivo Busch Une Con

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