Norths edge Queanbeyan in first ACT semi final clash
Norths defeated Queanbeyan 19 4 at Phillip Oval to reach the ACT rugby union final. The Norths back row pace and pressure at rucks sealed the win after a tight first half, with key moments from Mick Cuthel, Greg Cartan, and Damien Power securing the margin.
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Norths
ACT Rugby Union
Queanbeyan
Phillip Oval
Bevan Liebke
Terry Payne
Greg Cartan
Mick Cuthel
Tumataroa
Cuthel
Moncreiff
Cartan
Moncreff
Damien Power
Taunton Cuts House Lead In Tralee Speedway Title Fight
Taunton narrowed David House's winter championship lead at Tralee Speedway as the 30 lap main feature produced drama. Taunton finished second as House, in a Bereo XU1 Torana, moved into the lead late and avoided trouble. Ken Barlow’s rearward run from the ninth lap shuffled the field before Wignall and Channel completed the top placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David House
Tralee Speedway
Peter Taunton
Queanbeyan Mustang
House
Taunton
Ken Barlow
Geoff Channel
Barlow
Dave Wignall
Three Runners Dominate Australian Titles in Canberra
Beth Stanford Elizabeth Whelan and Debbie Bryant each collected two gold medals at the 1972 Australian championships in Canberra. Stanford surged to open 5000m glory and dominated the open 3 x 3000m road relay. Bryant swept the sub junior 1500m and the 3 x 800m sub junior relay, while Whelan earned South Australia’s first win in the junior 3000m and helped her team in the junior 3 x 1500m relay. Canberra’s Isobel Trundle added a bronze in the sub junior 1500m and a gold in the sub junior relay. The open 5000m walk saw Beverley Wilkins prevail after a hard-fought battle with Karen Cardell. Alison Nicholls of Victoria won the open 5000m road walk in 24 55.0, a fast time as Lilian Harpur faded late. Jenny Mills of Canberra finished fourth overall.
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Beth Stanford
Elizabeth Whelan
Canberra
Debbie Bryant
Nsw
Lavinia Petrie
Irene Palmer
Victoria
Miss Palmer
Miss Stanford
South Australia
Susan Gertity
Sydney
Beverley Wilkins
Carillon
Queensland
Karen Cardell
Miss Wilkins
Alison Nicholls
Australia
Miss Nicholls
Lilian Harpur
Jenny Mills
Pools flop again in Tattersall's WFL draw Melbourne
Tattersall's WFL football pools flopped again with entries and prizes down from the opening week. Yesterday's round drew 36,404 entries for a first division payout of 3167.15 dollars and a second division of 2111.43 dollars. About 62,000 entries contributed to a total pool around 5392.80 dollars in first and a corresponding second division total.
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Melbourne
Tattersall
Boxing MARACAY Venezuela Marcel Wins World Title
Ernesto Marcel of Panama defeated his opponent in Maracay Venezuela to claim the World Boxing title in a Sunday bout reported by AAP Reuters. The victory marks a major milestone for the Panamanian fighter as he emerges as a world champion in the lightweight division.
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Maracay
Venezuela
Ernesto Marcel
Panama
Australian wins Canadian Open singles crown in Toronto
Evonne Goolagong of Australia defeated Virginia Wade of Britain 6-3 6-1 to claim the women’s singles title at the Canadian Open, earning 4400 Australian dollars. The 20-year-old lefty dominated with sharp returns, breaking Wade four times in the final set and losing only 47 minutes. Ken Rosewall advanced to the Fort Worth final after a 7-6 3-6 7-6 semifinal win over Arthur Ashe, with John Newcombe to meet him after defeating Tom Okker.
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Toronto
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Virginia Wade
Britain
Miss Goolagong
Francoise Burr
France
Miss Wade
Love
Margaret Court
China Evert
Mrs Court
Cincinnati
Nic Nastase
Romania
Patrick Proisy
Patti Hogan
Sharon Walsh
Fort Worth
Texas
Ken Rosewall
Arthur Ashe
AFP
Rosewall
John Newcombe
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Wilson wins Mulrooney Medal in Canberra football race
ANL rover Rob Wilson secured the Mulrooney Medal on a countback from Eastlake flanker Paul Macdonald with 16 votes apiece, finishing a point ahead of Edney Blackaby. The Fyshwick Tire Market Award went to Blackaby, while Eastlake led club votes 74 to 72 over Manuka.
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ANL
Rob Wilson
Canberra
Mulroone
Eastlake
Paul Macdonald
Manuka
Edney Blackaby
Fyshwick Tyre Market
Fyshwick
Mulrooney
Wilson
Macdonald
University
ACT
Bill Vaughan
David Morgan
Belconnen
Mick Chinnick
Peter Johnson
Ainslie
Colin Trevaskis
Acton
David Spencer
Belconpen
Blackaby
Munuka
Blues edge Workers in late try at Seiffert Oval
Queanbeyan United clinched a 13-10 victory over Goulburn Workers after a disputed late try by Grimmond, with red cards for Ron Clothier and Brian Bourke defining a tense Group and rugby league clash at Seiffert Oval. Canberra Tigers, Goulburn United, and Kangaroos posted further wins.
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Dave Grimmond
Queanbeyan United
Goulburn Workers
Seiffert Oval
Queanbeyan
Ron Clothier
Blues
Brian Rourke
Grmmond
Canberra Tigers
Crookwell
Goulburn United
East Canberra
Kangaroos
Woden Valley
Workers
Geoff Lane
Ricky Radburn
Brian Bourke
Grimmond
Petherbridge
Lionel Simmons
Bill Berg
Rod Elliott
Terry Clewitt
Peter Broad
Dale Maitland
New Hall
Tigers
United
Mitchell clinches title with birdies
Chris Mitchell of Royal Canberra won the ACT Monaro District Golf Association championship at Federal over 36 holes with a 153 total, one stroke ahead of Bernie Gunther and two ahead of Kelvin Heilier. After leading morning rounds, Mitchell sealed the title with a final two birdies on the last two holes as Hellier and Gunther pressed.
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Chris Mitchell
Royal Canberra
Federal
Mitchell
Bernie Gunther
Kelvin Heilier
Bill Faure
Gunther
Kelvin Hellier
Ron Woodbridge
Af Oval
Canberra
Hellier
Robert Ite
Woodbridge
Peter Benn
Wallabies Fall to All Blacks in First Test at Wellington
In Wellington Athletic Park a 29-6 defeat margins the touring Wallabies as New Zealand dominance in forward play and scrummaging stifled Australia. Captain Ian Kirkpatrick won the toss and the All Blacks used the wind to seize control with superior go-forward and pressure from rucks and lineouts.
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Wallabies
All Blacks
Wellington
New Zealand
Athletic Park
Australia
All Black
Ian Kirkpatrick
Gary Grey
Russell Fairfat
All Blick
New Zealand Side Shines Ahead of British Isles Tour
Sid Going starred for New Zealand with a try and involvement in most scores as the All Blacks pressed forward. Trevor Morris, Bryan Williams, Duncan Hales, and Bruce Robertson impressed in a dominant display. Ian Kirkpatrick and Alan Sutherland led the pack with Alistair Scown making a strong debut. Scorers included Dougan, Going, Sutherland, Williams, Whineines, and Morris with kickouts and penalties adding to the tally.
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Wallaby
New Zealand
British Isles
Sid Going
All Blacks
Trevor Morris
Britain
Mever
Bryan Williams
Duncan Hales
Bruce Robertson
Ian Kirkpatrick
Alan Sutherland
Alistair Scown
John Dougan
Peter Whine Ines
Devlin takes two stroke lead in US golf classic
Bruce Devlin of Australia birdied the last two of the three holes to seize a two shot lead after three rounds of the United States Industries golf classic at Pleasant Valley. He shot 69 to reach 10 under 206. John Mahaffy and Lee Elder tied at 20 under. Tommy Aaron dropped four back after a final hole double bogey to 210. Devlin seeks a second win this year following success in Houston.
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Sutton
Massachusetts
Bruce Devlin
Australia
Devlin
John Mahaffey
Lee Elder
Tommy Aaron
Coleader
David Graham
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Tumataron
Darmody
Richard Moncreiff
Isobel Trundle
Garema Place
Civic Centre
Mulrooney Medal
By Rod Kirkpatrick
Ear
Ted Lees
Vaughan
Lees
Alan Bonnett
Terry Gallagher
Bongett
Gallagher
Jamison Oval
Dave Morgan
CANFL
George Sharp
Morgan
Jim Calvert
Ainslie Oval
L. Petherbridge
Clothier
Bourke
Rourke
Rowley
Radburn
Clarrie Betts
Barry Devlin
Jeff Mcfean
Gare
Sporting World
London
Jack Newton
Harry Bannerman
Newton
Bannerman
Whenewton
Medemblik
The
Aapreuter
Peter Hollis
Brisbane
Meidensblik Wehberage
HANKO
Tinland
Simdiv
AAP Renter
Nicholas Lodig
Nicholas Federenko
Champrone
Hanka Wederday
Bruno Levesque
Fear Lite Baps
Scunnil
Fink
Witen
Tony Gresham
George Bell Sum
Poonani Hills
Geoff Barwick
George Hell
Phil Billings Feapeain
Geoff Fverett
Ron Hull
Port Kentbla
Peter Headland
Colin Kaye
His Wood
Gresham
Noel Ratcliffe
Buenos Aires
Des Renford
Renford
Shakespeare Beach
England
Ted Erickson
Carlton Lounge
E. Hamilton
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