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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1957

Page

4

Todman Trials Show Speed at Warwick Farm Workout

Johnstone rides Todman in a trial at Warwick Farm with stablemate Concert Star, time for four furlongs 47, last pair 33. Johnstone impressed by Todman’s potential, Eyeing Hobartville Stakes next. Zariba, NZ galloper, debuts in Canterbury Stakes, jockey J Thompson, beating Aston Fair by five lengths in four furlongs.

Sydney Rae Togo Tralia Tolman Concert Star Neville Sellwood Todman Johnstone Warwick Farm Maurice McCarten F Johnstone Tod Na Warwick Todman In ‘Tobnstove A Admitted He, Was Towsbout Gat Munro J. Thompson Canterbury Zariba Thompson Aston Fair Zarba Charlie Munro

Seeks Racing Appeals Body for A J C Decisions

Labour member for North Sydney R Maher calls for a racing appeals tribunal to hear appeals from A J C decisions and trotting greyhound interests. He criticizes the A J C Committee power as dictatorial after auto trainers were suspended without proof of guilt following a positive swab. The rule was later repealed after public and industry outcry.

Uney A.J.C Labour North Sydney R. Maher Maher Kelly Aj.c

Maureen Wright Sets Two Records at Girls High Sports Meet

Sydney Girl Maureen Wright of Hornsby set two records at the combined Girls High Schools athletic championships at Sydney Sports Ground. She measured 34 feet in the shot put and 119 feet 10 inches in the javelin, leading the top qualifier in each event. Wright, expected to improve tomorrow, already reached 134 feet 8 inches in her own school's carnival.

Sydney Maureen Wright Hornsby Elin Maureen

Rosewall Hoad Deny Feud Amid Tournament Talk

Rosewall and Hoad dismissed feud rumors after a Memphis trip and dinner with Ted Schroeder noting no real rancor. Schroeder said the players had different personalities but cooperation and rivalry fueled their tennis, with Kenny handling New York and Los Angeles events decisively.

Neweeneggs Rosewall Hoad Memphis Los Angeles Lew Hosewall Jack Krorver Ted Schroeder Int Lis Angles Schroeder Kenny New York

Yowani Golf Associates Medal Winner Norma Grunow

Norma Grunow captured the monthly medal with a score of 78 in near perfect form. She also led the secretary's trophy results with 70 on the final round, as week-end players contested the medals at Yowani Golf Associates.

Norma Grunow Ean Associates N. Grunow R. Robinson F. Byrne M. Swan Anne Burke A. Burke

Women's midweek tennis finals set this afternoon

The finals for women's midweek tennis are scheduled this afternoon. In B grade Flinders meets Flinders I at Flinders, while in C grade Turner I faces Causeway at Barton. Teams listed include Flinders I and Mra Passe and Mra D Bearaon.

Flinders Flinders I Turner I Causeway Barton Mra Vv. Passe Bearaon

Rugby Union Referees Set for Saturday Matches

Canberra Cup final at Manuka 3.15 pm features Royals against Goulburn with Eoin as official. Under-16 final Royals meet High at Canberra High School 1.45 pm officiated by Nelson. Reserve grade Royals face RMLC with D Williams at 1.45. Norths clash with Amalie at Manuka 1.45 as third grade Norths Ex-Students at Manula 12.30 led by Turner. Grammar hosts Royals against Grammar at Grammar 1.45 with Casaid officiating.

Rugby ‘Union Royals Goulburn Manuka Oe Eoin High Canberra High J. Nelson T. Hancock J. Castello RMLC Reid D.williams Norths Amalie

Newport Tennis Tourney Beats and Byes Highlight Early Round

American Ham Richardson and Cooper advanced to the second round by default as Newport matches opened. Mal Anderson and Neale Fraser won lengthy battles against smaller field opponents. Vic Seixas beat Baylis in five sets in a South Orange title match context. Baylis now has defeated both Ham Richardson and Vic Seixas in consecutive matches.

Erican Ham Richardson Cooper Rj Krishnan Richardson Paul Willey Canada Mal Anderson Neale Fraser Anderson P. Eatin Fraser B. Clothier Newport Ameee Savitt Vic Seixas Ent South Orange New Jersey Australia Bayitt Vicay Jon S Nals

Dun troon Monday Basketball Results

Results show A Grade RAAF beat Yacht I 30 to 20. B Grade Revera defeated OV.C. 22 to 12. Stal Fat defeated Waratahs.

Duntroon RAAF Yatch, I Revera Ov.c Waratahs

Keen Racing Expected In Balmain Cup

Competitors for the Balmain Cup will race at Mount Franklin with entrants from Canberra Angine TMcht club and M C A Ski Club plus Jindabyne Berridale Cooma Kiandra Talbingo and Snowy Mountains teams. Danny Collman, recent NSW state champion, likely joins Jindabyne as holders. Races run slalom on Saturday and long run on Sunday with Death Gulch course prepared by Mr J Gdowaki.

Balmain Mount Franklin Mr. J Gdowaki Mount Frankin Canberra Alpine Club Gereman Stalia Batley Arcade

Dewerra Motor Club Reworks Mt Ginn Circuit For Safety

The Dewerra Motor Club altered a bend on the Mt Ginn circuit to speed up yet remain safer. A club official cited a dangerous bend hard to negotiate and said changes aim to ease navigation. The club plans a motor cycle and midget car meet on September 8 as Canberra builds Meral and 20 midget cars while Sport Vaa grows in popularity.

Dewerra

Dooland Nearing Cricket Double as Warwickshire Go Low

Dooland sits on 1 600 runs and needs one more wicket for the double after taking two for in the Trent Bridge chase against Warwickshire. Warwickshire were 186 behind with six wickets left as the day ended, while Coolardt eyed a late wicket. Northants' Tribe failed to complete the double at Northampton, making only three before being bowled by Preston.

Dooland Warwickshire Trent Bridge Certwin Coolardt Tribe Northants Preston Basox Northampton Twinaries Ratcliffe Hill Cason Cartwright

Canberra Badminton Club wins at Adaminaby match

Members of the Canberra Badminton Club enjoyed weekend events at Adaminaby Dam. The A division beat Adaminaby in a tight rubber match and the B division won 8 to 6. On Sunday morning Curl Tucker conducted a dam tour for visitors. A return fixture is planned in Canberra soon.

Canberra Adaminaty Curls Tucker Adaminahy Dam Canhen Ia Yeung

Canberra Massey Cup Squad Named From Training List

Rugby League selections for Canberra's Massey Cup challenge come from a training squad including B. McCullock Noonan R. McCullock T. Boyd B. Ostand A. Hawke J. Hawke K. Hitzpatrick J. Healy R. Peters P Flemming C Percival M Williams M. Sullivan M. Carter E. Scheel K. Burke J. Foster. Training sessions at Reid Park are on Wednesday and Friday at 7.30.

Canberra B. McCullock Noonan R. McCullock T. Boyd B. Ostand A. Hawke J. Hawke K. Hitzpatrick J. Healy R. Peters P, Flemming C, Percival M Williams M. Sullivan M. Carter E. Scheel K. Burke J. Foster Reid Park

State Lottery Numbers and Syndicate Details

The page lists lottery numbers and syndicate references including Western Stores Bathurst, Hi synd, and No More Tags synd with associated addresses and operators. It shows multiple draw entries with ten at amounts and a long string of ticket numbers and codes.

Aynd Hartman, Co. Western Bathurst H. Parkin Wharf Street Marrickiiderd

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