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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1927
Page
3
Puji San is projected to improve this spring as rivals Heroic and Windbag have retired. The gelding impressed in the Dundas Handicap trials, with Quan Tart and Valicare also showing promise. Amounis and Commendation led Randwick trials, while Caulfield and Melbourne Cup discussions shift with new form.
In a lackluster Sydney semi final for the Australian Rules premiership Newtown outscored Sydney by a 13 17 to 4 0 margin securing the win The final will feature undefeated Kastn Sulivortee clubs in an upcoming clash next Saturday
The Australian Marathon of 16 000 metres concluded in Sydney last weekend with competitors from Queensland South Australia New Zealand Victoria Western Australia and Tasmania. Fourteen of twenty six finishers, including Alleyn Gainsford and N A W ten mile champion, completed the course as A F M Murdo of Queensland won by a comfortable margin in 2 25 25. Previous Australian marathons began in New South Wales in 1900 with BR Sime victor, who later set the 24 miles 385 yard record at Shr. Sime has won three marathons by 1910. M Murdo, Ipswich bred, remains 30 years old.
In a clean Sydney encounter last Saturday Mery Williams defeated Phil Krug on points after fifteen rounds. The American, making his Australian debut, displayed solid defense and aggression, while Williams pressed with steady attack to secure the decision.
Queens landers face a tough result as New South Wales suffers a convincing defeat to Guencond at a regional bowling match. The NSW team, deemed strong, struggled against a capable opponent and questions rise about regional form and future chances.
After last Saturday’s league results Geelong defeated Melbourne to edge ahead while Fitzroy toppled Collingwood and Richmond beat North Melbourne. Carlton holds fourth with Melbourne still hopeful of a four spot as they face two easy matches. G Coventry scored four goals, bringing his season total to 82, two behind the record.
In Sydney on Saturday New Lambton were defeated by Gladesville-Ryde advancing to the semi finals of the premiership in the Gardiner's Cup. Results: Gladesville-Ryde 6 Lambton 1. Woonona 6 Corrimal 3. Canterbury 2 Eastern Suburbs 1. Granville 4 Balmain 1. Balmain 0 Mount or Mount Durmont 0. Ananda Leichhardt beat Balmain 4 0. Annandale-Leichhardt beat Balmain 4 goals to 0.
Dalmain resumes form in Sydney Rugby League amid clashes and police protection for the referee after a hard fought 11 to 3 win over Eastern Suburbs. Newtown dominate Glebe 13 to 4, while Sydney rivals push for premiership as Western Suburbs fall to Sydney. Sooth Sydney crushes University 42 to 11.
Sydney University shocked rugby followers by losing 34 to 22 to Manly in a fast open match played in heavy rain. Manly excelled in the interiors of the game, while Randwick reached the finals by downing MCA. Hawkesbury Agricultural College defeated Combined G.P.3 Second XV 19 to 2 as part of the day’s fixtures.
Projected across the Hudson River with a length near eleven miles the proposed bridge would feature two decks and four lanes for rapid transit or buses. Estimated total cost 15 million pounds, built in two stages over five to six years, linking New York and New Jersey and supplementing ferries and vehicular tunnels.
A nun was killed by a hand grenade explosion in Bermondsey. An Spain cemetery experiment plans tiny coffin telephones to alert if someone is buried alive. In Switzerland a revived law bans smoking for under eighteens, with prison and fines for first offences.
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