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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
2
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North Canberra and Gungabeyan prepare for a crucial Group B clash at Manuka Oval while Hogan’s clearance to North Canberra looms. The Country Rugby League approved Hogan’s move, and officials say points won’t be forfeited. Weekly trophies went to John Notates and Bernie Rawlings from Telopea Park after the Goulburn carnival.
England trails the West Indies by 503 runs after the fourth Test at the Oval. Opening pair Hutton and Email resumed, adding a cautious 120 by lunch as the innings progressed. West Indies bowler Rimington claimed three wickets while Sheppard fell for 11.
In Brisbane training amid a British rugby union session forward John Rubi sustained a left-eye injury. The report notes other players and partial match details including batting figures and bowling figures for the innings. Also mentioned is Les Ames being invited to captain the Commonwealth cricket team for a tour of India, Pakistan and Ceylon.
chaotic OCR notes recount Davis Cup turmoil with injuries and unexpected picks for the US team. Brown and Bromwich discussed as potential players amid injuries, with Budge Patty out from Newport and controversy over substitutions and lineup decisions.
Fragmented race report from Randwick morning meeting notes Great Trek Docs Starling trialled over seven furlongs with horse Anthenon and Top performing under Hill and Munro. Mentions Hawkesbury connection and upcoming starts including Clarendon.
Rose and partner from Australia defeat unseeded Americans Martin Trescell and Pus Vel Unger 6 3 6 1 in straight sets. Hopman in charge of Australian team drives victory as Americans suffer injuries and falter.
A Rugby Union selection announced last week pits Scheelboys te Carre Renee against a Sydney combined side at Manuka Oval on Saturday. Notable names include D Ker vine and G Smith from Telopea, with C Ewin of Ainslie and D Rela from Telopes contributing to a list of five-eighths and backline options.
Three men were acquitted at Bangton Harden on doping charges after a 39 minute jury retirement. The defendants include William Coumbin, 49, chemist of Springfield Avenue King’s Cross. George Coumbin, proprietor of the California Cate, King’s Cross. and Terry Guy of Barker Street Randwick formerly employed by a trainer.
Royal Canberra Associates hosts a dense rotable card with numerous matchups led by Horton against Crispy and a series of v pairs set for Thursday at 3 00 pm including Bradbury versus Bennett and Mearne versus Summiss. News also notes Ortis plans return to America while addressing manager cautions and a record-setting ship Quebec cant.
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