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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

8

Autograph session and match preparations at Semen Oval

Autographs by MCC players urged for all grounds with restrictions on leaving books for signatures in dressing rooms. Southern Districts captain M Hanna scored against Metropolis, while Russell and Tooma were noted for expected form. Officials report renewed paint, oiling water supplies, and a liquor booth planned for picnic crowds during the match at the oval.

Pa Anbertesumer Semen Oval Donna Nate Edversary Oseter District ‘Association Bruce Brows Suing & Tate Torn Southern Districta Sydney M. Hanna Met Copalitan Russell Mave Manuka Oval Tooma

Moroney's Place Is In Doubt for Australia Test

Brisbane dispatch reports potential selectors reshuffle for the second Test to be played between December 22 and 28. Moroney is the sole batsman in doubt after two ducks and a string of failures, with Ken Archer and other veterans mentioned as possibles to fill spots.

Brisbane McDourne Bataman Moroney Bateman Bas Beiphene Tel Ken Archer

Lessons Of Test For Australia

From Brisbane the glue pot Test dented Australian complacency as England outplayed Australia in several bats, bowling, and fielding moments. Len Mutton matched ball and bat, while Australians struggle to find replacements for Bradman and Warnes amid tight calls and claims England benefited from umpiring. The piece notes England’s grip on the series and Australia’s pride despite the setback.

Brisbane England Australie Onlien

Hassen Wants Fight Brown in Sydney Next Month

Lightweight champion Jack Heaven proposes a return bout in Sydney next month with American Joe Brown after their Melbourne bout. Brown, seen in a no contest with Irvin Steen, seeks to reclaim form. Plans to match Dave Allan against Brack but uncertain. Brock Roy Broka may also fight Sands.

Hassen Brown Sydney Wellnesay Jack Heaven Joe Brown Irvin Steen Hansen Roy Broka Jan Sands

American pair ousts Quint and Bromwich in Victorian title semi

In Melbourne at Kooyong, Texmis Larsen-Savitt and Art Larsen defeated Wimbledon champions Adrian Quint and John Bromwich in four sets 6-2 2-6 7-5 6-? to reach the Victorian titles final. Nancy Bolton and Joyce Fitch advance to the women's singles final.

Melbourne Adrian Quint John Bromwich Americana Art Larsen Dick Bavitt Kooyong Nancy Bolton Joyce Fitch

Canberra Social Malehew Team Selected For Cooma

The Canberra squad for social malehew at Cooma on Sunday includes Mra K Taylor Mra Boag Mrs H Field Mra Roberts Minsca Hi Jones M Sullivan L Mahoney G Roberts N Bruce H Curran M Canavan A Kent Men P and C Roberts K Taylor A Crawley G Cust L Rees Ellin 3 Walr Murray Ke Curran The team travels by pare tour coach with pickups at Canberra Tourist Bureau at 7 30 am north side and at 745 am south side Jacka Corner.

Mra K. Taylor Mra Boag H. Ield Mra. Roberts Minsca Hi. Jones M. O'Sullivan L. Mahoney G. Roberts N. Bruce H. Curran M. Canavan A. Kent Men.p C. Roberts K. Taylor A- Crawley G. Cust Ee On Bong L. Rees Ellin Walr Murray Ke Curran Canberra

Award to Al Jolson by President Truman

President Truman awards the Medal of Merit posthumously to actor singer Al Jolson for extraordinary fidelity and meritorious conduct. Jolson died after returning from Korea and Japan where he entertained, and the medal will be presented to his widow by the Defense Secretary, General Marshall.

Washington Web Truman al Jolson Jolon Korea Japan Defence Marshall

Alusle National Football Club Annual Report Highlights

The 11 rodtean eceson details the Stasions the Foundation of the Alusle club and its first year. Nearly 160 players and supporters attended the annual meeting alongside Canberra League president JG Mahoney and former president Mahoney. Ralph Lewis was re elected to record football duties.

Rodtean Eceson Alusle JG. Mahoney Pre ‘Mahoney

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