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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

3

Souths lose semi final to St George in Sydney rugby league

South Sydney, fresh from a string of premierships, were thrashed 14 1 by St George in the Sydney first semi final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Saints led 4 0 at half time and extended their advantage with three late tries, despite a late Souths surge including a try by Elwyn Walters converted by Ene Som.

Sydney South Sydney Rabbitos St George Sydney Cricket Ground Souths St Creorge St Ceeorge Elwyn Walters Ene Som Leseorge Barry Beath Saints Iwi Pail Southa Kevin MacFarlane Ted Goodwin MacFarlane Steve Kosta Tom Mooney Mooney Manly Sams Samns Triwline Strudwick Rob McCarthy Langlands Beath Essendon Bombers Geoff Bleth Footscray Richmond Western Oval Tigers Noah Melbourne Melbourne Demons

Essendon and St Kilda Keep Finals Hopes Alive

Victorian Football League round reports show St Kilda defeating Geelong at VFL Park to stay in the top five while Essendon beat Fitzroy by 15 at the Jumelson Oval. Carlton overwhelmed Hawthorn at home with Greg Kennedy kicking 12 goals as top teams solidified finals positions.

Melbourne St Kilda Essendon Carlton Collingwood VFL Premer Hawthorn Littl Blues Geelong Vfi Park Muuch Fitzroy Jumelson Oval

ACT Leads Junior Hockey In Perth Championship Tilt

The ACT junior hockey team tops the Australian championship standings in Perth with two wins and a likely title bid. After beating Victoria 3-0, ACT edged Western Australia 3-2 at the WACA with Steven Woolfe's late goal and Fred Flannagan converting a penalty stroke. defensive anchors Paul ONeill Steven Hunter and goalie Anthony Smith star. ACT holds 4 points from two rounds while NSW and Queensland trail. Heavy Perth rain aided ACT’s form as officials praised nine months of prep under coach Alan Jorgensen and secretary Bill Weidner.

ACT Perth Nsw Queensland Victoria Western Australia Waca ACT Junior Hockey Association Bill Weidner Alan Jorgensen ACT Jha Roger Belcher Melbourne

Farrington Wins City to Surf Race

Joan Farrington won the Sun city to surf race from Sydney Town Hall to Bondi Beach in 48 18.1. About 3,000 entrants competed with two overseas finishers second and third. New Zealand and American runners followed as Farrington defended his lead despite hills. Beth Stanford led women as cross country champion finishing 178th overall.

Sydney Joan Farrington Sun City Sydney Town Hall Bandi Beach Farrington Jeff Tulian Bill Clark San Francisco Beth Stanford Alan Harrison

Weekend results at Speedway Tralee feature varied classes and clashes

Racing across speedcars, modified sprint cars, and production sedans dominated the weekend. Standouts included Krieger Tee and P Chriver Jawa taking early podiums, with drivers like Gier be Stanfeld and D. House among notable finishes. Late results show Holden and Torana classes contending for top points, while soccer scores from Victoria and national leagues wrap the day’s sports notes.

Han Ein Chriver Jawa Krieger Tee Cuntinathan A. Bink G. Merceicy Holden HL Hink G. Paterson Howse Boreas ALT Torana Asie Port HR Heiden K. Burdive Regent-Repeo Mumtana Divison Brown EH Holgent Shepherd Heiden Monaro Nash Tite Divigiam Chanel Wo Sykes Harlow Regent-Repeo Mustang Taunton D. House Berco Sykes Page Hivana RP. Taunton RK. Rariewa VY. Sykes J. Taunton

Nicklaus Passes on World Cup Play in Australia

Nicklaus will not participate in international golf's World Cup in Australia later this year due to commitments on the current US tour and family considerations, according to United Press International reports.

Pinehurst North Carolina Jack Nicklaus Australia United Press International Nicklaus

PM invited to ACT squash tourney as world championship promo

The ACT Squash Racquets Association invites Prime Minister Mc Mahon to its September 20 and 22 event at Lyneham, promoting a four match series with Jonah Barrington Gogi Allauddin Geoff Hunt Ken Hiscoe and others. Prize money totals 8000 funded by Heinz Australia.

ACT Squash Racquets Association McMahon Actsra ACT Australia Geoff Hunt Ken Hiscoe Cam Nancarrow Lyneham Jonah Barrington Great Britain Gogi Allauddin Pakistan Dhions Good Hunt H. J. Heinz Co

Wallabies Fall 14 15 to Hawke's Bay in Napier

The Wallabies suffered a poor showing losing 14 to 15 to Hawke's Bay in Napier. Australia led 10 9 at halftime but errors by Russell Fairfax and injuries hurt the visitors. Jeff McLean scored twice for the Wallabies while Hawke's Bay counters included Martin and Carney. No NZ changes were announced for Christchurch Test. Wallaby Test lineup to be named after Nelson match.

Napier Wallabies Hawke's Bay Jeff McLean Wallaby David Liestrange David Rathe John Cole Garmie Mclean Arthur Metill Ceaff Martin Ty Paul Carney New Zealand Australia Christchurch Trevor Marr Bryan Williams Bruce Robertson Duncan Hales Mike Parkinson John Dugan Sid Going Alan Sutherland Jan Kirkpatrick Esiphvirs Alistair Scown Peter Whiting Sam Strahan Graham Whiting Tane Norton Jeff Matheson Lin

Throsby Wins Pennant In Mixed Tennis Final

Throsby defeated North Woden 9 sets to 4 in the mixed tennis pennant final held Saturday. Peter De Visser and Roger Allnott fought 7-5 6-3 for the win in doubles while Barbara Winder and Margaret Harrigan led 4-2 before taking the first set 7-6 and the second 6-2. The De Visser Winder pair also beat Barker and Macnicol 6-3 6-2 and O’Neill with Mia Jenkins 6-1 6-2. Barbara Winder praised as player of the match.

Throsby Peter de Visser Roger Allnott Terry Barker Barbara Winder Margaret Harrigan Pat Macnicol Lorna Jenkins Woden Macnicol Barker de Visser Winder Mac

Australians Seek Final Triumph In Edgbaston ODI Decider

Australia heads to Edgbaston Birmingham for the deciding one day international against England level at 1-1 in the 1972 tour. Ian Chappell led a five wicket win at Lord's aided by Lillee Massie and Sheahan, chasing 236 with 36 sundries.

London England Edgahaston Birmingham Old Trafford Owever Lord's Ian Chappell Manchester Jo Chappell Dennis Lillee Bob Massie Bob Lillee Geoff Boycott Boycott Ashley Mallett Paul Sheahan Greg Chappell

Olympic freestyle results lead in heavyweight wrong notes

The first round of Olympic freestyle results shows multiple bouts with numeric points and mixed nationalities. Romania Peru Britain Finland Hungary Bulgaria Panama Canada Mongolia USA and others appear in various matches with scores ranging from zero to four, indicating early rounds and disputed results across weight classes.

Petre Coman Rumania Bem Orlando Gotvaltes Sat Pal Simehindal LO Fdrislaw Stolarski Poland Theodule Toul France Vincente Martine Joseph Burge Hover Guatemala Panay Kovtsoupakén Cireece Ussr el Radel Vanelice Ho Panama Jordon Be Canada Javir Leon Peru Young Jun Kim Baird Quintery cCutah Jesus Rue Mexico Petrica Poalelunet

Court Upsets Evert in Newport Semifinal Shakeup

Sixth-seeded Margaret Court of Australia defeated US teen Chris Evert 6-0 6-3 in the Newport Virginia Slims championships semifinal. Court advances to meet Baillie-Jean King in the final.

Newport Rhode Island Margaret Court Australia Chris Evert

Hakoah Wins Five Round Soccer Bout in Sydney

Hakoah secured a five round victory in a recent soccer bout at Sydney Byars Goomed, defeating Creus $1 with a decisive performance. The win highlights Hakoah's strong form in the local competition.

Sydney Hakoah Byars

United States to face Romania in Bucharest Davis Cup final

The 1972 Davis Cup final between defending champions United States and Romania will be played in Bucharest on October 3 4 and 5, the United States Lawn Tennis Association announced.

New York United States Romania Bucharest United States Lawn Tennis Association

Jacklin Wins Wentworth Pro Event by Three Strokes

Britain's Tony Jacklin captured the Wentworth Professional Association event finishing three strokes ahead to earn a £15,000 prize. The win positions Jacklin as the top performer at the Wentworth course in a strong showing against the field.

Wentworth England Britain Tony Jacklin

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