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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
4
Kingston Oval saw Manuka-Yarralumla innings struggle to 85 then 6/115 in reply to Ainslie 192. Flynn and Horan fashioned a mid innings stand to avert a collapse, while Turner's Queenbeyan pursuit faltered 16 runs from outright win.
Ainslie dismiss Manuka Yarralumla for 85 after Robertson and Fitzpatrick saved a collapse. Ainslie bowlers Hopkins Lees and Graham shared wickets as Manuka-Yarralumla faltered in the reply, with Horan and Belge among the scorers in a tense finish.
Turner fights to chase 162 in a tense final session as Wheeler shines with 7/23 and Nash supports with 3/61. Queanbeyan bowled tight, holding Turner to 136 for 9 declared after resuming next day, leaving Turner 152 runs short for an outright win.
Kingston bowled Northbourne out for 128 as Backen starred with 6/53 and Colling added 4/45. Smith and Watson held firm for Kingston, staving off early trouble and guiding them to a convincing win on a dry dusty wicket.
Results from Canberra City Bowls include Cook and Marshall 21 to 16 over Mond and Styles, Dickinson and Howe 24 to 21 over McPheraon and Cooper, and Cumming and Murray 33 to 14 over Doran and Joyce. Minor pairs see Gallway and Halliday 21 to 12, Austin and Austin 18 to 11, and Carey with Cartledge 24 to 21. City teams posted multiple close scores against Queanbeyan and Captain's Flat.
A cryptic report of minor grade cricket matches with multiple clubs including Manuka, Northbourne, Ainslie, Manuka-Yarralumla, Kingston Narrabundah and Grammar, detailing innings results, key players and scores, and outright declarations across several fixtures. Notable performances include Conke, White, Curran, Hearne, and Miners in various first innings outcomes.
Tony Lack, England and Surrey spin bowler, underwent knee surgery in a London hospital to remove floating bone fragments and two cartilages damaged during Army service. Doctors reported he is perfectly all right and making progress.
Rosewall and Hoad traded pressure as Rosewall took two sets to one in the White City series with Segura and Swigman also winning. Final results left Rosewall, Hoad, and Segura each with two wins in the 3,000 prize event.
Goulburn won the teams rifle shooting cup at Goulburn yesterday with 81 points. Canberra was second on 70 points, Bowral-Mingongo placed third on 66, Bungendore and Mogo were among other entrants. Roy Weltem earned the only medal event, with other results unclear.
In Adelaide on Sunday Queenslander Mal Anderson captured his first major Australian tennis title at the Davis Cup singles event. The United States challenger showed improved form under the pressure of the competition, marking a strong performance in front of about 6,000 spectators.
A night tennis event organized by ACT LTA runs through Parliament House and War Memorial sites in Canberra. The schedule includes inter association matches from 8:45 pm with junior clinics led by coach Mr G Welch. Piety Je will visit Canberra Jan 20 to 25, 1958, with junior entry fees and school placements.
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