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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
6
An advertising letter promotes Venetian blinds and home furnishings with promises of low summer prices and quick service. It urges readers to request illustrated brochures, noting discounts on Striped Cantilever Blinds, love covers, and kitchen goods, while touting economical options for both domestic and commercial customers.
Barnes outpointed American Buel Smith over 12 rounds in Sydney tonight in a frantic bout. Both boxers pressed from the start trading hard punches as Smith stayed aggressive, but Barnes rallied from the eighth round with sharp lefts and body punches to take the decision amid a roaring crowd. Barnes will meet Freddie Dawson next at Sydney Stadium.
Dalray again tops betting chatter ahead of the Metropolitan with ties to Pancied Epsom runners. Market chatter points to a possible payout as a £20000 Pre-lnte double is reported. Warwick Farm meet looms for form indicators with Overwigne set to reappear in the Warwick Stakes and Dees e River aiming for Hobartville and the Randwick Derby lead.
The International Olympic Committee plans an April or May meeting in Mexico City to discuss staging the 1968 Melbourne Olympics. President Avery Brundage indicated the gathering would likely address preparations and potential issues while traveling by plane.
Frank Sedgman dominates the Newport invitation tennis tourney in Rhode Island. He defeats Ken McGregor to reach the final, with McGregor as favorite for the national title alongside rivals Rose and Seton. The Australian duo later win the doubles pair title over Belkas and Bill Taiber in a close match.
London observers watched Rev Leslie Loyd Rees and two inmates spend two minutes in a mock ring with former light heavyweight Terry Allen at Dartmoor Prison. The crowd reportedly donated blood to aid the National Bloodbank, as Allen prepared for a title defense next week.
Melbourne report notes Australian Olympic Federation secretary and team officials clashed with altitude concerns and national anthem rituals. Finnish hosts faced criticism over protocol as tensions rose during opening events and judging.
Readable fragments show a hard fast game with Turner and Manuka in a decisive forward battle. Key players include Lionel Jamon, John saur pay, Guido Ghirardello, Don Grey, and Lew Dormian. The Combine pressed strong, with Gallen and Padgen delivering solid defense while prospecting for better cohesion ahead of next weekend’s fixtures.
Promoter Hemuan Taylor announced an evening bout at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium on September 28 featuring Marciane Te Fight defending his title against Yerang Joe Wallet. The International Boxing Club arranged terms with Walrot's manager Felix Bocchicchto, allocating gate share split with the challenger receiving 40 percent. Walrot, making his second title defense after July 1961 KO over Basar Charles, has begun training. Marcin undefeated in 42 matches fought July 24, knocking out Harry in Atlantic City.
The Rite Club annual Prine meeting proceeds with arrangements including new club house facilities and meals for shooters supplied from several districts. Sydney club members join by air for the event, prize money totals and trophies are planned with 30 prizes at each range and 40 prizes for overall totals. The match on September 7 under service conditions features 300 yard limits and rapid fire tests, with teams to be 12 a side and more shooters hoped for.
Semi finals set with Queanbeyan facing Ainslie and Manike meeting Baadaka as holiday delays push matches to Saturday. Turner tops club premiership with one point as Eastlake Midgets extend flawless final run by beating Weill Hdge by 11 points in the Midget grand final.
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