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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

6

Dawson Outpoints Williams In Sydney Boxing Bout

In Sydney on Monday world lightweight contender Dawsen outpointed Williams after a hard fifteen rounds. The crowd of about 14 000 roared as Dawson used left hooks and sharp combinations to control the bout though Williams pressed hard. Judges scored Dawson's edge for the win in a bout billed as a stern test for both fighters.

Althouse Williming Rue Walllagre Dawson Wiliama Tully Wits Aimaett Rine Weltermeighta Australia Dawaun Wiliams Willian

Ortiz Leaves For U S A Tomorrow

Manny Ortiz a lightweight from Sydney is booked to return to America on Wednesday. His manager Jonny Toth says the plan now is for Ortiz to stay longer due to pending matches and Hasan’s unavailability for a month.

Sydney Manny Maricah

Money Missing From Armoured Car Case Report

Police in Sydney investigate a theft from an armoured car as about £100 disappears after a pickup. Witnesses and guards state a suspect fled toward the city, with detectives tracing the route past key streets and a bank. The incident raises security questions for local armored service.

Bydney Australia Suouibar Weanahe Herat Tony Yau Tosday Tires Pales Eatlertea Conmereia

Venizelos Forms Skeleton Cabinet in Greece

Athens Monday report states Liberal Leader Venizelos unveils a skeleton cabinet with seven ministers to be sworn in soon as he seeks to broaden the coalition after the Plastiras government resignations. Papandreou expected to return from America. Venizelos aims for a superparty cabinet from various parliamentary groups.

Athens Apphoctas Venizelos Ninuselt Iing Antonixe George Papandreou América Mor- Venizelow

Canberra side to play Parra at Manuka Oval trial

Canberra team to face Parramatta at Manuka Oval next week will be on trial with selectors confirming position-specific roles. Magellan, normally a halfback, to centre. Wigham to be tested. Macaipn-Coodall pairing seen as invaluable. Down to contribute in the back line. juniors and other forwards to fill remaining roles at 3 15 pm.

Canberra Agpinat Oer Manuka Oval Atde Yao Pacramaga Grale Clube N, Currie J.jones Wes Farramatta Uiree Crim Akero Aghin New Thyland Rale-Dée Toon Tome Raya i Hennette Wigham Merleai Down Wall Coperret Dauch Vans Meri ACT Colleagues Manuka Roymis Northa Manuke Westmand Intau

Rain postpones national doubles championships at Brookline

Rain halted the men’s national doubles championship at Brookline as leading pairs Bromwich and Zedgmen trailed McGregor and Trepert. Mulroy and Talbert won the semi final. Hopman reported the match could be resumed tomorrow if the course dries.

Brookline Mass L Bromwich Zedgmen Ken McGregor Tony Trepert Guardar Mulroy Bill Talbert Cain Himman

City Bowling Club crowns two winners in 1949-50 finals

Dan Leera elie and Queanbeyan bowlers contested the Wewkun event with Jack Coflett donating a trophy for the contest. Despite slow greens after rains, competition stayed keen with high standard bowls. Unwinning ink members N. Tavis and N. Davidson won their Newt trophy as results list players Davidson Medland Iwyend Poste Daley H. Ben ah Thole 2712 Mequeen C. Iaibh Brogan McLeod Ridley Cheethary Fo 1 23-16 Eada Manning Crunawhel Fawcett dig Bickman Kelch Weodmer Hower 1-13 Naylor Stafferd Lott McKin y J. baw Cook Sith 22-16 INtl a Mile Goviera Ran ein Le Chane Neilson 20 18 Metvarines Kelly Bice 4 Wi Rule Marchant 11-10.

Howins Nensun Dan Leera Elie Queanbeyan Iiyuo Wewkun MY Jack" Coflett Quenbeyar Sehinh Devin Eada Manning Crunawhel Fawcett Bickman Kelch Weodmer Hower Naylor Stafferd Lott McKin Baw Cook Sith Intla Mile Goviera Ran Ein le Chane Neilson Metvarines Kelly Bice Wi Rule Marchant

Postal Match Against U K Chic Canberra Riflemen Triumph

Canberra riflemen won a postal match against the U K Chic club in Caventey England. Officials report a team of ten shots per member, high scorer totals, and a trophy to be awarded after a proposed similar event between the two clubs. Weather hindered some entries but competition remained keen with scores listed for Canberra and Exhale A. Chew led 47 while J Mcintosh and K Pourro posted strong 49 and 44 respectively.

Canberra Riflemen Caventey England Juneera Cna Canora Axhall Ile Am Aly Hxhall Fle Ihich G Griffithn C Jack F. Srawp

New Zealand Schoolboys Hockey Team Arrives for NSW Tour

The New Zealand schoolboys hockey team arrives in Sydney for a NSW tour. They will play among other venues in Bathurst Newcastle Canberra and Crookwell as part of a series of matches with local schools and clubs.

sypNey Sonaay New Zealand Schoivoya Nomecy Oncine Wangan Tearm Wil Nsw Bathurst Newcantie Canberra Gowititen CrookWweil

Turf Club Profit Decline Amid Weather and Attendance

A Sydney turf meeting reports lower profit as weather and poorer attendance reduce gate receipts and prize money. Officials note £40,000 reserved for construction and upkeep, leaving a thinner profit margin despite total takings around £16,020.

Sydney Monuny Syidney Cawu prLlie Gary Ptraemeney Feu Huon

State Lottery Drawn Today With Various Prizes

The state lottery No 2120 drawn today lists prize allocations including First prize No TAOT and Second prize No 61 020 Moon Fox Byniats Sahm with winners Donald and Neate among others. Third prize No 70 605 New Arrival Neate Sinnett and Fourth prize No 32 068 Coal synt este Martin Galvin are noted along with several other names printed in the draw.

Bydney Prinsyere Mee Donald Yass Young Berond Moon Fox Martin Galvin

Regal Seoul shines in Epsom prep amid betting whirl

At Epsom race week Regal Seoul and Javeriing win headlines as backers lean toward Classic contenders. Bodied by strong support, Reg al Seoul faces other top runners like Bonvoioigo and Dickens 6 with trainer F McGrath confirming continued racing through spring. Bookmakers cut offers on Lite double and the metropolitan field, while stablemate All Secoue heads for a spell after BC Cup injury.

Regal Seoul Cara Poor Epsom Mremington Him Dickens G Nichola Regul Will Agai Snawakreain F. McGrath Secoue Linge Rum Bay Dicken Achilles Regal Scout Beau Chine Cragton Dynamite

Munro to Ride Poitiers in Stekes Stakes

Sydney report notes trainer Darby Munro to ride Poitiers in the Horsham Handwicl Stakes at Handwicl. Poitiers is the favorite while Munro’s selections are heavily favored. Other horses named include Aristocrat French Cavalier Bea Gene Ragexza and Berby honew.

Munro Poitiers Stekes Sydney Darby Munro Janet Role Mienco Bea Gene Ragexza Ninow

Scratchings Sydney Racing Note Lost In OCR

Fragmentary entries show names Mona's Ghote Macnemsa Anteryx Metropolitan Monway Choice Gold Hawk Blue Vert Mac nasaa with unclear context or events. The text resembles a horse racing scratchings list or betting notations from Sydney and Monday pam sources.

Sydney Pam Mona's Ghote Buewark Macnemsa Anteryx Metropolitan Monway Choice Gold Hawk Blue Vert Macnasaa

Sydney Turf Club plans six more stalls for starters

The Sydney Turf Club intends to add another six stalls to the mounting starting board within months to enable horses to start in races. The move aims to extend facilities and improve race readiness as soon as possible.

Sydney Sydney Turf Club

Goulburn Defeats Royal Canberra in Pennant Matches

Goulburn defeated Royal Canberra on Sunday in the second pennant match of the Southern District season. Royal Canberra will meet Atoss Vale next weekend. Water Sea Cup went to Goulburn on all matches to three. Detains list Goulburn players and scores: Jost to ny, Holloway, Galloway 9/4, Guigan, Doddrell 43, Todkill beat Gridiin 3/2, Collins beat Crombin 4/2, Malley beat Jordan 6? and Tyrie beat Dwyer 4/3.

Goulburn Royal Canberra Joulburn R. d. Day Sea Atoss Vale Mow Vale Waterea Royal Canbera Town

Cremin Wins Pro Purse in Adelaide

In Adelaide on Monday Australian Open champion Cremin carded a 68 to equal the course record. His round featured a 25-foot birdie putt at the 14th after a three‑putt earlier, with Norm Berwick finishing two behind.

Cremin Adelaide Norm Berwick Atrakea

Mens Basketball Week Preview From Local Gym

The article outlines upcoming grade level basketball matchups next Tuesday with teams including Animasy Vat, Bait, Lithuanians, and 8rd Bo. Umpires listed as Bucell and Fenya. The schedule details games for A and B grades with officials appointed for all matches.

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