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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1970

Page

4

Manuka Triumphs After Strong Start At Manuka Oval

Manuka opened with a great start and led Eastlake early, but faded after halftime as Eastlake dominated the third quarter. Manuka’s young players surged in the first half, while Eastlake’s robust play and key moves by Terry Gallagher and Robert What-strength shifted the balance, with Eastlake ultimately earning the win and Manuka scoring only three goals in the final period.

Manuka Oval Manuka Eastike Payan Eastlake Robert What Sian Geol Pen Dee Melacie Terry “Gallagher Barney Blackaty Kedlot' Leey Miley Fewter Grins Lawrence Stewart Lyall Mannke Atusten Max’ Sharpe Aflany Ian Saunders Bigl Faxtlake Evie Owlee Boundary Thribedadi Saunders Pave Hisckaby Actonst Grigg Thelton Dad Nnromg Keith Stew Aut Wally Austen Alin Mak- Keene Ibe Manuka Cam Acton Ted Fowler Ted Lees Grant Lawrence Tom Jean Queanbeyan Enlake Feld Turner Maruka Sacore Jake Jett Istewart Terry Gallagher Gallagher Ict Kuala Lumpur Sun-Hird India Hird Hong Kong Rover Al-Leame Kula Lumpur Malaysia Tian Aux-Deine Sanad Ted Kearney Lees Ffejharai Centee Merdeka Wests Sibley Prelude Royals Goulburn Deaag T Royals Gary Kin Thomas Atunday Kidine Sion ANU Cooma Norths Whalers Eartier Dist North Tren Quean Wega Ainslie Oval Duntroon Arte Ainslie Royale Althe Cliege Erides Went Norte RMC Daramalan West Gowbur Reval Forestry Mick Hiss Seiffert Oval Kangaroon Canberra Enyigaroos Anlu Max Whitby Jimmy Hoggett

Runaway Wests Win Hopes Lifted by Barry Sibley Feat

In a dull first grade rugby union match Wests surged to a runaway victory while Royal's center Barry Sibley crossed the 200-point mark. The NU side faded, failing to spark much life before the halftime.

Wests Royal Barry Sibley Westaram Ite F

Wests overpower ANU in rugby marathon with nine tries

Wests cruised to a 73-3 victory over ANU as wingers and forwards combined for multiple tries. Alan Ardmore suffered a head knock but the attack remained relentless with John Gueunteyan, Tom Gruzas, Graham Heartrel, and Noah Fey among scorers as Wests dominated both halves and extended their season tally to new heights.

University Nook Fo Opite Alan Ardmore Wests John Gueunteyan Weatherstone Tom Gruzas Eurged Graham Heartrel Noahs Fey David Gary John Donohoe Netter

America's Cup Trials Open Friday in Newport

The article recalls the upcoming America's Cup trials set to begin Friday in Newport with Gretel II facing France. Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron contender Ree RD Kaon and Dickson discuss delays and a revised August 21 first trial. Canberra and Queanbeyan teams push for premiership form amid intense local racing and a reshaped schedule.

Newport Rhode Island Gretel II France Reanne Contefore Royal Sydney Yacht Squad Ree RD Kaon Dickson Greiel Ff Fessel Australia

Australia beats Japan in uneven hockey test at Paris

Australia wins 3 1 over Japan in a hockey tour match at Bercy Park Paris. Eight Olympians for Australia faced a spirited Japanese side that pressed throughout. Ron Riley opened the scoring before halftime and Teval added another after the break, while Japan troubled the defense with chances but failed to convert.

Arishane Australia Japan Bercy Park Esterday Ron Riley Australis Japsners

England’s Pollock Sobers fall to Lever at The Oval

England trailed by 294 after their first innings as Peter Lever spun through the top order at The Oval. Lever took seven for 83, dismissing Pollock Lloyd and Sobers in a dramatic morning spell, while Sobers and Vivian Richards steadied the visitors with an unbroken fifth-wicket stand.

London Peter Lever Lancashire the Oval Graeme Pollock Clive Lloyd Gary Sobers England Ten

South Africa may cancel fixtures with Britain over MCC tour

Johannesburg reports quote Mr Jack Cheetham of the South Africa Cricket Association saying matches between South Africa and Britain look likely to be cancelled as cricket authorities react to MCC tour restrictions. He notes the standstill follows MCC cancellations of an autumn tour and urges caution about future fixtures.

Johannesburg Aap-Reuter Briteaim South Africa Jack Cheethsey South Africa Cricket Association Bath Fay Neem Transvaal Cricket Union MCC Beitain South

Footballer John Paul Macipherson Dies in Perth Match

An 18-year-old West Perth footballer collapsed and died during a thirds match against Fremantle at Ban Fremantle Oval yesterday. John Paul Macipherson, a student from Bates Avenue, Bed Mord, was named as the deceased.

Golf Australia holds slim lead after New Zealand foursomes

In Sydney yesterday Australia held a handy position in the Asman Cup after winning three of the four foursomes. Morning singles saw Rhys Wright lose 4 and 3, while Ming Weight revived Australia in the afternoon. The New Zealand team pushed hard in later matches as Perkins, Rhy Shred and others challenged.

Wine Belr Australia Ted Siz New Zealand Rhys Wright Gleave Taylor Ming Weight Ene Ouattion Lindy Isingles Zealand Wady Perkins Rhy Wright Miz Cushla Sullivan Auumilis

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