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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1927

Page

11

Boxing Heavyweights Meet Ends In Technical Knockout

Keogh of Canberra defeats Hert Horne of Queanbeyan in a 16 round heavyweight bout at Causeway Hall. Horne could not continue after a fourth to fifth round sequence, forced through the ropes and striking his head, with referee Archie Hamillen giving the verdict to Keogh. The fight was described as lively but brief with little between them.

Back Keogh Canberra Hert Horne Quean Bepan Causeway Hall Thority Horne Alam Keogh Aimort Herne

Territorial Weeknd Football Fixtures Listed

Following are the football fixtures for Territory and district teams this weekend. Acton faces Ainslie at Northbourne in the second semi final. Federal Rovers meet West Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan for the Harrison Co Hall match in Hall. Canberra tackles Duntroon at Duntroon with Parker as referee. Westridge vs West Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan with Lotte as referee. Molanglo vs Canberra at Avion. Murns vs Miewnbeynn at Capital Hl.

Acton Ainslie Northbourne Federal Rovers West Queanbeyan Queanbyean Hicharison Hall Molengin Pam Pmuementhal Canberra Duntroon Co Parker Westridge Queanbeyan Lotte Molanglo Vy Avion Murns Miewnbeynn Copital Hl

Doak Defends Queanbeyan Football Group 8 Record

KR C Doak Secretary of Group Rugby League defends Queanbeyan Group 8 football results against claims of bias. He argues Queanbeyan matches, both first and second grade, equal any outside Sydney games and asserts local exhibitions will strengthen the district's football. August 25, 1927, Wembeyon.

Canberra Times Quenbeyan Weanbeyan Sydney Peanhbeyan Ucan Beyan Lin Thin C. Doak Wwembeyon Awgust

Duggan Subdues Aldridge In Keen Four Round Bout

The prelims featured Duggan 8.4 against Aldridge 8.4 with Duggan using height reach and tighter defense to edge Aldridge. In the other four round set Raynor 10.6 outboxed Ragacho 10.8 with superior timing and footwork and clear superiority as the rounds progressed.

Golf Monthly Medal Results For Association Play

The golf club announces the monthly medal results from yesterday's competition. Prominent scores include Mrs Kinghorn 0-20- ap, Mrs Somerville 9-38-T1, Mrs Rudi 0-83-10-T4, Mrs Brickenreg 105-32-T4, Mine Forve ce 108-082-T4, Mrs Burgess 110-38-T4, Mrs Hutledge 110-94-76, Mrs Edwards 104-96-18, and Mins Cocks 115-86-79. Referee notes Northbourne Man as the only possible verdict.

Assocites Kinghorn Somerville Rudi Brickenreg Burgess Hutledge Edwards

Lightweight challenge pits Smith against Denclo for title

Jack Smith, the Yass lightweight, challenged champion Denclo for the belt. Butch Bond issued a playful challenge to Horrie Rayner for a side-wager bout, issued alongside the present title holder's introduction.

Jack Smith Yass Denclo Titie Butch Bond Horrie Rayner

Inslie Social Service Quarterly Meeting Open Invite

Considerable interest is shown in social service matters as the Amalic wanch invites citizens to attend the quarterly meeting on Tuesday at 8 pm in the Social Service Cottage. The district branch supports footbal athletic teams, cricket clubs, the Pandies Auxiliary, Debating Club, and social recreation. A toy Beaut Troop is among new projects to aid the community with new residents urged to attend.

Tuesay Othercraft Society Pandies Alnstle Wen

Westlake Tennis Club Opens New Court With Tea

Westlake Tennis Club opened its new court this Sunday with J Champ delivering the first ball. He praised the Thompson brothers for aiding access while residents supplied labor and the Commission provided materials for the project. Lady members hosted afternoon tea as play continued into nightfall.

Westlake Tennis Club Mer. J. Champ Elating Thompson Brothers

NO TRACE Man Still Missing in Queanbeyan

Edward Smith, 36, of light build with blue eyes and fair hair, disappeared after a football match in Queanbeyan on Sunday. Police and civilians search a wide radius, considering heart trouble or voluntary departure as possible causes. description notes navy suit, grey hat, and black boots. He previously worked for the Federal Capital Commission on drainage in Canberra.

Edward Smith Queanbeyan Smith Federal Capital Commission Canberra Bydney Drese

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J.B. Young’s Limited Eastlake Osman J. B. Young's Sar Osman Reliabe J. B. Young, Limited Rugby League Queanbeyan Football Duggan Aldridge Jack Duggan Arthur Aldridge Durgan Raynor v. Sagacio Bagacio Harris Raynor Raynor Lagado Ragacho P. W. Hammond Vereikk Queanbeyan M.O.A Phil Fleming Mercer City Mercers Civic Centre Pelaco Mercer” and Civic Centre Swan Bros Butchery GOLF A. W. Carr Yate Yale Harvard Inslie Social Service Hela D. A. Johnston Hayes & Russell Ltd Crepe DE Chenes and Georgettes Hayes & Russell, Ltd H. L. Dawson Barrack House G.P.O Woodgers Calthorpe Canberra & District Progress Shelley Aynesley Hur Universal Distributing Co. Ltd
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