Opening Batsmen Fare Badly in Sixth Round ACT Cricket
Wickets fell early as first grade fixtures began round six in the ACT competition. Middle innings batting steadied scores, with Manuka Yarralumia and Northbourne posting 254 and 237 respectively. Acton Sports Club led Northbourne A by start with Reg Gillingham 94 not out and 5/30. Second grade saw Kingston win forfeit against Canberra University College. General ACT Cricket Association meeting planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T
Pm Cabredan
Manuka
Northbourne
Tony
Canberra University College
Kingston
Australian National University
Manuke
Yarralumia
Irvine
ACT
Cricket Associat
Manuka-Yarralumla
Gnawie
Davidson
Higgis
Kendall
Hodgson
Lingham
Harrop
Acton Sporta Club
White
Gilingham
Gilmore
Wright
Gleeson
V. Turner
Walker
Lee
Outstanding Performances at Manuka and Queanbeyan Bowling
In a mixed cricket summary, Manuka Tlumla posted four five-wicket overs led by McTernan with 1/ jand 2/21 while Queanbeyan’s Morrison and McNamara contributed not out and key bowling figures. Bundries 29 for 1 wicket, Morrison 1/19, Quinlivan 0/5, Conron 0/4, with a tight bowling line across the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore Ie McTernan
Queanbeyan Morrison
A McNamara
Bundries
Morrison
Quinn
Quinlivan
Conron
Kingston Saved by Tail in Narrow First Innings
Kingston won the toss and batted at Ainslie Oval as Connelly and Drayton fell without scoring. Strahan retired hurt after being struck by Lance Jury but returned to resume, with McNamara adding useful runs for the last wicket. McCarty led Ainslie with 5 wickets, aiding a total that rose to a respectable 81 or more before Kingston’s tail helped push the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Brat
Ainslie Oval
Connelly
Drayton
Strahan
Lance Jury
Half
McNamara
Ainsfield
McCarty
Ainslie
Hamilton
Graham
Jury
McClure
Cirson
Lees
Quigg
Northbourne Rally Folds After Early Start
Northbourne rallied with a key partnership between Walker and Sui but lost wickets fast as Walker top scored with 38. Hawke’s bowlers M Smith and Nicholas shared key breakthroughs aided by Reed and Reid as Northbourne were bowled for 60 in 8 wickets. Nicholas, Beatty and Goldsmith starred in the bowling effort with 2/24, 4/28 and 1/6 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merpent Oer
Purner
Missal Hawke
Northbourne
Walker
Sui
Alan Nigisland
Jolilam
Rigney
Reid
Christensen
Nicholas
R — Flint
Igney
Hattersbey
McMahon
Walker Goldsmith
Smith
Beatty
Goldsmith
Conroy
Sound Stand By Horan Sound Stand By Horan
Kingston Oval pace tests batter as a stubborn sixth wicket stand between Senior and Horan steadies innings. Seymour again proves effective with pace and hostility, guiding Manuka-Yarre to a competitive score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horan
Kingston Oval
Senior
Anved Manuka-Yarre
Seymour
Jean
Willis Trophy at Yowani
Competition for the Willis Trophy at Yowani featured a stroke event led by Tighe and Catt with Le Galla among top finishers. Other notable scores included Hunt Browning Grabella Davies Clapman and Soa in the 80s and 90s. A children’s party is planned for next Sunday at 2 pm inviting all members and their families.
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K. Willia
Tighe
A. Catt
le Galla
N. Hunt
A. Browning
Grabella i
R. Soa
Davies
J. Clapman
Partont
Pistol Club Scores Reported In Ongoing Competition
A fragment from a local pistol club page lists aggregate and handicap scores for members including Smith, Wighey, BP, Manton, Robingon, E Richards, B Ford, J Lodge, Mrs Lodge, L Cooper, and W Sandfort. The text notes continued scoring activity and provides partial scores such as 155 for Smith and 146 for Wighey.
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E “Smith
Wighey
Manton
Robingon
E. Richards
B. Ford
J. Lodge
Mra. Lodge
L. Cooper
W.sandfort
Cricket Second Grade Round Highlights at Manuka Yarralumla
A fragmented scoreline shows Manuka Yarralumla and Northbourne contend across matches at Manuka Yarralumla grounds. Key performances include gnawie top scoring with 53 and Davidson 37, while Kingaton face forfeiture to Canberra University College.
Pakistan Beats Australia In Hockey Match
Pakistan defeated Australia 6 to 3 in an international hockey match at Sydney Sports Ground. Australia, trailing 4-1 at half time, narrowed to 4-3 after Ian Dick’s goal before Pakistan regained control. Key Australian players included Des Spackman Keith Leeson and Glynn Jobson.
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Sydney
Australia
Sydney Sports Ground
India
Pakistan
Crookwell
den Spickman
Mar- Australis
Ian Dick
Austria
Des Spackman
Keith Leeson
Glynn Jobson
Goulburn
Closing of Olympic Games Ends Melbourne 1956 Ceremony
A bitter wind swept the stadium as the 68 competing nations formed a united march past. Greece led, with Australia and the host nation prominent as the flag was lowered and the flame extinguished. The Duke of Edinburgh watched as officials closed the Games, Brundage declared the 17th Olympiad complete, and spectators recalled the event with a rain-damp farewell.
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Greece
Australia
Russia
Yugoslavia
Melbourne
Roma
Rome
Duke of Edinburgh
pIame
Avery Brundage
Gold Medal Winners Decide To Stay In Melbourne
Of 176 Hungarian team members in Melbourne 127 left by plane for Europe while one travels on the Grazia and one departs later this month. Tearful farewells filled Essendon Airport as many athletes wore tracksuits and women sobbed while friends boarded. Laszlo Tabori and Janos Somagyi are among those not returning, with others including gymnasts coaches and fencing stars. The Hungarian Olympic Village did not participate in the flag lowering. Australian officials led the ceremony. Many who stayed will weigh return decisions until reaching Europe to learn fate of relatives under Russian occupation.
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Melbourne
Europe
Essendon
Austra
Ita
Hungary
Laszlo Tabori
Janos Somagyi
Olympic Village
Robertson Wins Monthly Medal At Royal Canberra Jolt Club
Robertson wins monthly medal at Royal Canberra Jolt Club with nett 62. A Grade results show K Robertson 62, D H Vautin 68, H G Day 70, B Grade led by Turner with 65, others: Madigan Tudor Batchelor and Marshall placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canberra Jolt Club
K. Robertson
D. H. Vautin
H. G. Day
Power
Turner
H. E. Downes
Sigan
W. Madigan
E. Tudor
Marshall
Batchelor
Cornick Wins Federal Golf Trophy
Cornick wins the Federal Golf Trophy at the Federal Golf Club on Saturday as a strong field competes for the Olam trophy. Baldwin returns to form with an 81 as Rol and other players post notable scores across grades and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornick
Federal Golf Club
Feld
Carrie
Say
Cas
Hie
Tay Sid
Ith Baldwin
Ray Rol
R. Baldwin
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