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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

4

Boxing night results from Leichhardt Stadium event

George Panchett defeated Len Jensen by two Lalla to one at Leichhardt Stadium. AL McEwan Pf knocked out Bill Foley in the sixth round of a 12 round bout. Jack outpointed Bill Buros in a 12 round fight at Melbeniené Stadium.

Sydney Leichhardt Stadium George Panchett Len Jensen AL McEwan Bill Foley Melbeniené Stadium Jack Bill Buros

New Zealand Boxer Faces Hawkins for Empire Title

London report says middleweight champion from New Zealand Boa is matched with British champion Hawkins for the Empire title at Alvert Hall on January 28. The bout marks a high-profile showdown with regional pride on the line.

London Boa New Zealand Hawkins Alvert Hall

Jimmy Demare Wins 1947 Vardon Trophy for Scoring Average

The Professional Golfers Association announces Jimmy Demare as the 1947 Vardon Trophy winner for having the fewest scoring average. Jim Ferrier posted a 70.12 average, with Ben Hogan and other top players close behind.

Lon Arora Sedey von Wit Wit Ben Bogen Jim Ferrier Jimmy Demare Barre Bobny Locke Bet van Deroaret Wae Hia Él Mie

Close Win in Royal Canberra Four Ball

A close win at Royal Canberra Four Ball with Doddrell and Traynor taking three and the pairing led by Doddrell finishing four up. Other pairs pressed hard as conditions and a river threat affected play with several matches turning on the back nine and final holes.

Royal Canberra Dre Traynor Royal Canberra Molonglo Bret Pele Tamporery Dodie Ted Ty R. Beton Rodarman LH. Rowling DM. Vautin Brit Ro Beton Ro Jarman Mi Rowling J. Deana Te Bourke Crombie Barwick Square J.P. Coombs P Kailon Rregillia Hartley E. C. Peverill Y| Galloway Aquare

Sturt Handicap racing results and betting notes

Race card details include Sturt Handicap at 5 furlongs with Prunus and Queen's Court among top finishers, plus Ulterior and Saturn in nearby events. Odds listed for win and place on multiple runners, with time figures and final margins noted, reflecting a busy racing program with several hurdles and a Colchester Handicap.

Ulterior R. Heather Saturn A. Bressley Grendenu R. Hutchinson the Gaffer Ulterior Sandy Bay Pmarie Stan Win Glencena Everginde H. Badger Te Kane King Oberon LAW Thousand Furionga Boat Gee Brothers Plage Pim Ehinwon Berni Circle Aten ‘Matalville Royal Nas Notte Pune Desborough Li Bray Law J. Burvall W. A. Smith Lamar Lynx W. Hartney Lunar Laudate Lord Baden Speardame Royal Guard

Greyhound Race Schedule Confusion Mailer Causes Town Haste

Report notes chaotic notices about greyhound races with unclear dates and venues. Mentions Wollongong and Harbour Park amid a tangle of misprinted days and places, suggesting rescheduled meetings for metropolitan and country circuits.

Sydney Fala Wollongong

Unclear racing results with multiple horses and bets

A densely garbled report lists numerous horse names, jockeys, odds and results across mixed stakes races. It mentions horses such as Jupiter, Annabel Lee, Otere, Felgurs, Penny Gold, and Western Lady alongside betting terms and times, in a crowded, error-filled pacing of a handicap meeting with mixed furlong events and payouts.

Furonga Gentral Doon Annabel Lee W. Briscoe Jupiter W. Cook Otere Fvaaive Iona Foster Felguard Gold Cap All Bright Sanction New World Eva Krona Felgurs Genmral Penny Gold Thompson Hin Moore Sowturn Gay Ply Pena Sweet Tomi Shy Bea Eeie Burbank Reepond San Luis Taurine Lady Borron Snatch Fewe Ravel Fea Bowurn Bix Janeth Western Lad A. Mulley Kentish Knight J. Thompson I 'Cherie Chiaine G. Moore Morning Glory Prince Highton Dieppe Lady “Dorothy Eroica Jockgee Rahirny Buh Berioe Rakwood Cherie Christine Kendah Knight Swansea EAD Win Turlonga Kureebi G. Willams Casanova J. Thompem Cambridgeshire J. Waterhouse Grace Binnis GM Nelio Steady Flying Bwan Peter Pence Co Re Hanalcap Strahtdarr Mullane Bowbarnigh X. Bellwood Deregeach Mulley Tima Peter Moore Caruso Blu Galp Cook Spendinetti McGrowdie Prince Verity Titus Bonjour Bis ‘Three Hurry Home Piman Isents Maria Robyn Lynette Chief Stomacan Ecite Diomed Blue Tulip Fipendthrift Havachat E. Fordyce Panalewuik N. McGrowdle Allel R. Finn Mare Tasha America Ilhness Sonning Lith- Marvard

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