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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1937
Page
3
Canberra edged Draper 4 to 0 as penalties and late brisk play shaped the contest. Key moments featured strong forward runs and costly defensive miscues amid a tense exchange, with Canberra netting early and sealing the win late in the period.
Al Junga defeats Talking and Mala in the Warwick Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday boosting his Melbourne Cup prospects. Talking’s jockey believes a perfect finish could have won, while Mala’s owner plans to save him for the Metropolitan rather than the Ripsom Handicap.
London papers compare Britain and Australia budget positions with Britain facing higher taxation. Melbourne heart relics move. Warhorse Damalis eyed for Melbourne Cup. two golfers score holes in one at Craigiewan. Maurier Tate retirement signals end of an era in English cricket. John Wilkes hints at strong Melbourne Cup form. A Knox voices satisfaction with Damalis after Underween Stakes.
Ainslie defeated Queanbeyan by 27 points in the National Football semi final at Manuka Oval. Incidents of violence and crowd trouble marred the match with police intervention and later disciplinary reports. Evans and James starred for Ainslie while Kennedy and Smith led Queanbeyan.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club championship began Saturday in ideal conditions. L J Dwyer won day one with a net score of 62 on 74 gross. In A Grade leading scores include A J Senior 74 and G Romans 75, B Grade features Dwyer 78 and Gourgaud 91, C Grade shows Marcusson 92 and Merillees 94.
Ainslie, led by James nursing a thumb, fights to overcome Queanbeyan as Kennedy and Moore strike for goals. Netting and Gribble key defensive plays keep Queanbeyan narrow, with Amalie and Bald involved in ongoing forward exchanges and late bell close at 18 points behind.
A large field contested the monthly medal with D Williams winning the 18 hole stroke event and the playoff for the prior event. Results list Williams 84 82, Farquhar 92, Long 80, Coggins 87, Griffiths 85, Jensen 93, Carnal 88, Gough 101, Harker 103, others in the field. Associates led by Mrs McDermott with 90 in the handicap 18 hole round. second championship round set for Saturday September 4 at 1 pm.
Sydney clubs Newtown St. George South Sydney North Sydney Sydney Martern Suburbs and Adelaide teams Routh Torrena Port North Sturt Wests Norwood Glenelg recorded scorelines with wins and losses across multiple matches. Details show varied results including several decisive margins and close calls.
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