Boys Under 14 A C T Rep Team Selected for Tamworth
The Under 14 A C T representative team to play Tamworth on September 1 in Canberra is announced led by Captain G Kelly and Vice Captain K Paton. Reserves: Armstrong Curran Hall. Under 16 selection to follow for Reid 2 on Sunday with players listed and reserves. All players must bring a white shirt.
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Tamworth
Canberra
G. Moore
G. Dawes
G. Kelly
A. Tindale
K. Paton
J. Purnell
M. Smith
K. Owen
T. Royal
J. Cann
B. Rycourt
J. Armstrong
J. Curran
J. Hall
Sugar Ray Robinson breaks with promoter Jim Norris
World middleweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson announced he was through with promoter Jim Norris, claiming Norris wants all the money. He is expected to end talks for a title defense against Gene Fullmer in Los Angeles or San Francisco on September 2.
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New York
P.reuter
Sugar
Ray Robinson
Jim Norris
Robinson
Norris
Gene Fullmer
Utah
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sellwood May Ride In US
Brisbane Monday report on jockey Neville Sellwood negotiating ride terms to race in the United States next season. American trainer J Hirach and King Ranch table have invited him, with Sellwood claiming he sent terms to Hirach but awaits a reply. He notes the American season opens January 1 and his potential stay beyond Australia's spring if terms are accepted. He recalls past rides in America and his success aboard El Khobar in Doombeau Ten Thousand and Brisbane Ascot Handicap.
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Brisbane
Neville Sellwood
United States
J. Hirach
Sellwood
Hirsch
el Khobar
America
Thomson Fails In Bid For Tam O'Shanter Prize
Melbourne golfer Peter Thomson faltered in the Tam O Shanter tournament final rounds in Chicago. Ted Kroll of Florida shot six under par 66 to finish with a 273 total, winning by three strokes as Thomson slipped from a possible tie to fourth with a final 278.
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Chicago
Reuter
Peter| Thompson
Melbourne
Ted Kroll
Florida
Thomson
Kroll
Kroll Wan
Ler Thompson
Thompson
Yto Kroll
Canberra Inter-Club Billiards and Snooker Finals Set
Finals in the Canberra inter-club snooker and billiards championships will be staged tomorrow night at the Workmen's Club. The program includes the snooker handicap, snooker championship and the billiard handicap events.
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Canberra
Workmen's Club
Cricket Losing Too Many Young Players
The A C T Cricket Association will appoint a special committee to investigate the loss of young players. At the annual meeting the retiring executive said 100 to 189 boys could be lost to senior district teams next year. Under 16 competition failed. only seven Under 14 teams vs 19 previous season. No clear progress in district club strength despite population growth. Clubs urged to boost junior cricket with coaching and supervision.
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A.C.T. Cricket Association
Representatives Defeat Goulburn In Junior Union
The Canberra representative team beat St Patrick’s College Goulburn 11 to 3 at Duntroon on Sunday. Garnier and Bennett starred in the midfield, with strong forward play from the pack. Final score included a Garnier try and Huntingford, Bushfield, and a Patrick’s College try by P Wiley. Royals beat St Patrick’s 17 5 and other results listed. Ainslie School I won the Saturday premiership for the third straight season, undefeated across two seasons with 34 matches and two draws, scoring 437 points. Leading scorers across .Beadman, Davis, Right, Lange, Cox, Rosa, Taylor, Gribble, Truesdale noted. final competition points shown.
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Canberra
Tib
St. Patrick’s College
Goulburn
Duntroon
Howard Garnier
Kelvin Bennett
Garnier
H. Garnier
R. Huntingford
Bushfield
St. Patrick's College
P. Wiley
Royals
Ainslie Behoo T
Manuka-Yarralumla Club appoints H McConnell coach for third grade
The Manuka-Yarralumla Cricket Club selects H McConnell as third grade coach for the forthcoming season. An experienced coach, he will lead promising juniors likely to feed senior ranks. 1955-56 saw solid improvements with third in first grade and fifth in second grade. Club officers and committees are listed, including C Joyce as president and J Quinn as secretary.
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Manuka-Yarralumla Cricket Club
H. McConnell
McConnell
Financelal and Equipment Coalition
C. Joyce
J. Quinn
G. Stuart
K. Flynn
Messrs
HI. McConnell
A. Davidson
A.C.T
Queanbeyan admitted to all grades in Canberra cricket
The association voted to admit Queanbeyan to all grades. Applications by RMC RMOC Staff RAAF Hall University and Navy to enter teams were referred to the next meeting. Retiring president W I Emerton declined re election after eight years in office. R G Hutson agreed to act as arbitrator for the 386 season and recommended unaltered boundaries. Cups were awarded to 1955 56 cup winners and finals were set for March.
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Queanbeyan
RMC
RMOC
Staff
RAAF
Hall
University
Navy
W. I. Emerton
Association
Emerton
Canberra
R. G. Hutson
C. R. Morrison
D.B. Robin
R. G. Menzies
H. V. Evatt
I. R. Campbell
D. A. Garnney
Ald. Lambert
A. D. Garrison
Messrs
J. R. Fraser
M.P
W. B. Freebody
I. A. Nish
F. B. Jones
K. Carnall
C. Willama
R. Glynn
J. Goldsmith
Z, Shumack
N. J
Parkes
Messys
G. Connelly
G. Humphries
J. Quing
Mesora
J. Backen
P. Senior
A.C.T. Cricket Council
D. B, Robin
W. J. Emerton
Mr. ©, Murphy
Berwick and Rigney clinch Amateur foursomes win in Sydney card
Berwick and Rigney of New South Wales paired for the first time to defeat Queensland duo Jack Rayner and Noel Weston. They opened with a two under par 70 and followed with 74 as Peter Heard and Alan Watterson posted a strong 16 consecutive pars in round two. Hattersley and Pix finished third with a 7148 total, aided by late birdies and an eagle.
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Tom
Jack Rayner
Noel Weston
Berwick
Rigney
Peter Heard
Alan Watterson
Harry Hattersley
Keith Pix
Hattersley
Pix
H. W. Berwick
B. Rigney
N.S.W
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