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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1970

Page

2

All Blacks Tour supporters stabbed in Cape Town melee

In Cape Town a violent incident marred a rugby tour event as supporters were stabbed and others robbed. New Zealand dominated play with half and fullback pairings, while Western Province chased a late comeback. Officials reported multiple injuries and the match atmosphere soured by the attack after a pregame gathering.

Cape Town Wan Gall AAP Associated Blast New Zealand Tineouts Wits Lay Me Press Association Callum Western Province Tack Unwin Thyun Wiliams Malcolm Dick Unwin Jack Fhorne Ell Mar Alex Wyllie Butt Futhback Fergi Arma Nationalis A. Ue Pointe

Invasion of ANU by 200 Women Roars at Canberra Varsity

Intervarsity events open with 200 women descending on Canberra South Oval for morning and afternoon matches. Teams from NSW, Tasmania, Newcastle, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne gather as 13 teams compete in archery, tennis, table tennis and other games across days, with group rounds and finals slated for later.

South Oval Canberra Peril Tasmania Newcastle Sydney Adelaide Melbourne Alma Frams Sk ACH En Tupun St Non Iben University Reongwu John Snh Nergy

Sydney League Fourth Place Unresolved After Weekend Matches

Sydney league reports show Canterbury and Balmain hovering for fourth with Balmain a 26-7 winner over Wests and St George extending a lengthy losing streak as Cronulla and North Sydney chase a final spot. O'Donnell nets 21 for North in a 30-7 win.

Leichhardt Kanatou May Elsente Camwrhry Cmsther Phe Hialiath Tex Mabriain Canterbury Wsthaud Eaume Tate Don Lancashire Balmain Ruebner Melaggart T. Parker Fardell Keith Page Cromul-Sutherland Penitty Penrith w_penition Cronulla Ent Wests North Faramatty Suthy St George Avis Cannerbury Newtown Northe Yinterest Wane Parramatta Manly Warvingshard Nest Werkend Everal Fas Fe Syne Phat Voorenders Pin Wilter Canterbury Willlaary Balts

Cycling meeting moved for ACI schoolboys event in Canberra

Canberra Amateur Cycling Club changed its weekend meeting location from Sutton Roxd to Black Mountain Peninsula due to the ACI schoolboys championships. Riders still produced strong performances with Dorel Bailey notable, finishing second in the State junior 40s and third in the big senior event.

ACI Canberra Sutton Roxd Black Mountain Peninsula Dorel Bailey Bailey

Tense finish in hockey sparks close A grade contest

The weekend saw a tight A grade hockey season with both top teams Samoa and United losing. Juniors, premiers, and minor premiers faced defeats as Central ta lose seniors and Old Canberra rebounded in Finals. Multiple races for top spots, including Under 16 and juvenile events, demonstrated the season's frantic finish and shifting standings.

Samoa United

South Melbourne Clinches Final Berth Against Geelong

South Melbourne appeared near certain to reach the final series for 23 years after a seven point victory over Geelong. Hawthorn battled to the end as St Kilda edged Melbourne in a tight weekend clash with key play by Diterich and Wilt.

Melbourne South Melboune Geelong Hawthorn Carl St Kilda Tes Boone Carl Diterich Dierich Fogarty St Kilday Essendon South Melbourme Fitoy St Feilda Mawshara Mes Dain Richmond Carle' Rilzroy Fontyerayton

Tom Okker defeats Hewitt in Hamburg final

In Hamburg on Sunday, Tom Okker defeated Hewitt to win the Hamburg championship. The match marked a bold display by Okker as he secured the title in a tight contest, continuing his strong form on the tour.

Namburg Reuter

Weekend sports brief with scattered results and names

A disjointed collection of junior and senior sports notes mentions hockey, taping rules, various schools, teams, and venues. It lists players and coaches across multiple events with fragmented results, dates, and places, creating a mosaic of weekend athletics activity.

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