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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1973

Page

2

VFL final five still in doubt

In Melbourne today, St Kilda beat Hawthorn by 22 points and the final five spots remain unsettled after next Saturday’s crucial games. Hawthorn meets Collingwood at VFL Park while St Kilda faces North Melbourne. Richmond’s win and Carlton’s form shake the ladder as injuries and ground quality influence the late season run-in.

Melbourn St Kilda Hawthorn Stilda North Melbourne Collingwood Vfl Park Waverley North Melbourne Teagan Carlton Oes Essendon Fitzroy South Melbourne Footscray

Mundine Aims For Commonwealth Title Victory In Auckland

Sydney challenger Tony Mundine eyes a quick finish as he meets Fred Etuatu in Auckland for the Commonwealth boxing title. Mundine rides a 36 KO win record in 43 bouts with four points and two KO losses, while Etuatu vows to absorb punches and pull off an upset.

New Zealand Etuan Mundine

Inter city tennis clash decides pennant race

Albury beat Stoll in three rubbers as Monahan fell to Stoll after a first set loss. Canberra’s Peter Nielson helped Albury clinch a win and the mixed pennant leaders in Division I both teams swept four sets. The upcoming clash will decide the best mixed pair and could settle the pennant.

Canberra Peter Nielson Albury Hige

Moore wins tight 3200m cross country at Stromlo Forest

Geoff Moore of North Canberra grabs a narrow early lead to win the 3200m on Saturday at Stromlo Forest. Pat Fisher of University challenges late while 15-year-old Murray Jones and 14-year-old Mark Alchin finish close behind. Isobel Trundle competes by invitation before heading to Melbourne for the Australian women’s title. Moore’s time is 10:07.0. In the 9.6 km road walk at Kingston Kevin Green of University wins in 49.00, Peter Waddell and Terry Jones follow.

Canberra Geoff Moore Stromlo Forest Murray Jones South Mark Alchin Jack Pennington University Rod Calvert North Isobel Trundle Melbourne Kingston Kevin Green Peter Waddell Marrills Terry Jones

Tigers Secure Semi Final Burst After 27 8 Win

Canberra Tigers clinched a spot in next week’s semi finals with a 27 8 victory over Woden Valley at Ainslie Oval. Tigers dominated from the start, forwards leading the charge with Bruce and Hall outstanding. Worthy added six goals from six attempts as Tigers prepared to face Queanbeyan Blues while Woden exited with late hopes dashed.

Canberra Tigers Woden Woden Valley Mike Phillips Peter Venables Geoff Myatt Terry Withers Queanbeyan Blues Seiffert Ovals Tigers

South Sydney crash out of semi finals bid in loss at North Sydney

South Sydney endured dropped passes and missed tackles to lose 12 14 at North Sydney Oval ending their Craven Filter bonus chances. Rows Birrell failed to convert two likely tries as North Sydney capitalized on weak South defense before halftime. Manly clinched second straight minor premiership with 42 3 win over Balmain. St George beat Western Suburbs 20 16. Parramatta 10 4 loss to Eastern Suburbs. Canterbury’s Canterbury-Bankstown playoff hopes fade after Cronulla defeat. many Bears officials present after match.

Balmain Manly Malcolm Reilly John Mayes Secomd Peter Peters Bob Fulian St George Chaeme Langlands West Canterbury Henry Tatana

Canberra rifle club champion wins second McIntosh Shield title

Canberra shooter Phil Dovey triumphed over a strong field to claim his second consecutive H. G. McIntosh Service Shield at McIntosh Rifle Range. He scored 24 of 25 in the application section and 48.50 in rapid and snap-fire, finishing with 72 of a possible.

Canberra McIntosh Dovey

Miss Vivian Britain wins Bundaberg 36-hole golf title by one stroke

In Brisbane Saunders shot a course record 72 yesterday and held a slim 77 today for a 149 total, one stroke ahead of NSW’s Mrs Jon Thomas. Australia figures also include NZ cricket tour plans to add two one day matches, and former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks retires after a car crash injury.

Vivian Britain Bundaberg Golf Club Brisbane Saunders Christchurch New Zealand Cricket Council Board of Control Australia New Zealand Newcastle Canberra London England Gordon Banks Pres Association Stoke City Tony Waddington

Canadian golfers set 121 shot 8 hole course record

In Prince George BC a trio of Canadian golfers completed an eight hole course in 121 strokes. The feat surpassed a 12:28 mark set by an earlier golfer and tied to a course in Scarsdur New York. The readout notes 4% improvement over prior times.

Prince George British Columbia Scursdur New York

Weekend results show scattered football and rugby scores across leagues

Readout lists Australian rules results for St Kilda Hawthorn and Carlton with scores and player names, plus intercity matches in Perth Fremantle and Richmond. International soccer and Scottish English league results appear, along with local ACT basketball and youth divisions. varied scores reflect a busy weekend of sports across multiple clubs and regions.

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