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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 14, 1957

Page

8

Kingston holds cricket lead with narrow Canberra win

At Queanbeyan Park Kingston earned a tight road innings win, stifling Queanbeyan’s bid for outright victory. Ainslie beat Manuka Warralumia at Kingston Oval, signaling a strong threat for remaining fixtures as RMC Stat toppled RAAF in 2nd grade. ACT clubs Acton SC and ANU won in 3rd grade with premiers at stake. ACCA meet tonight to finalize Echuca trip and Canberra visit by Sydney Poidevin-Grey Shield team.

Queanbeyan Park Northbourne Batone Diarlay Queanbeyian Ainslie Manuka ‘Arralunia Kingston Oval RMC RAAF Navy Canberra Queanbeyan Munuka- Warralumia Acton Sports Club Australian National University Ht Aupre Hall Manuka- Yarralumla Northbourne LV Kingston ACCA Finlise Echuca Sydney

Outstanding Cricket Performances First Grade and Second Grade Notes

Amalie Skipper Brian James took 4 for 43 from 14 overs as Northbourne chased Queanbeyan's first innings score with a decisive late stand. Watson and Seymour top the batting, while Morrison led the bowling for his clubs. Strong fielding and steady bowling shaded the match as the final total neared the target.

Nar Kingston Oval Amalie Bearle and Selleck Brian James Fren Reed McCarty Nukal Yarralumla Wergio Graham Hawke & Lees Stuart Lees Searle Belleck Ibn James Canron Carty Quinn Snowle St Nelson James Thorpe Griffith James Chriatie

Last Over Victory By Kingston Delays Turner Draw

At Turner Oval a 102 run third wicket stand between Smith and Watson put Turner on track for a free innings win over Kingston in the opening session. Kingston's improved fielding slowed Turner late, turning the day into a near draw as the last wicket held out. Col Watson top scored with 89 for Turner while John Smith struck 49. Kingston bowlers Robin Morey Backen and Clear shared honours on a negative wicket as Kingston posted 236 in their first innings.

Kingston Turner Turner Oval Beween Smith Watson Col. Watson John Smith iKingston Robin Morey Backen Clear T Turner Nicholas Forner Rigney Ibw Watton Smith Jolliffe Argue & Deggett Purler McMahon Drayton Fey Hudson E - O Reid Sundries

Ainslie Tops Total 213 Bowling With Wide Lead

After Ainslie's overnight 5 163 total at Manuka Yarra, the club led 138 in the second Spnings as Robin Morey Backen lear Connelly Quigg and Ainslie posted small scores. The report notes final totals and steadier play as the event moved forward.

Robin Morey Backen Lear Connelly Quigg Ainslie Closture Manuka-Yarrajumla Tetamen

Fine Bowling By Seymour For Queanbeyan

Northbourne tail-end batsmen carried their overnight score of 7/16 into the day, ending 166 runs short of Queanbeyan’s first innings total of 207. Fred Seymour took 8/20 from seven overs in the bowling show. In the second innings Northbourne SVatamen rallied after a 73 stand between Smith and Buckmaster, with Bob Hawke adding 47 as they reached 170, four runs short of parity.

Queanbeyan Park Northbourne Queanbeyans Fist Fred Seymour Vatamen Smith Buckmaster Bob Hawke

Shield chase puts Queensland in strong position over South Australia

In Brisbane, Queensland led by 9 for 460 at stumps against South Australia. Grout and Freeman were not out, McLaughlin made 93 before Ridings stump him on a loose delivery, as Lindwall contributed powerful hitting in a high scoring day.

Brisbane Sunaay Queensland South Australia Grout Freeman Jack Mclaughlin Ray Lindwall Burger Bratchford McLaughlin Ridings Lindwall

Minor Grades Second Grade Cricket Summary

Minor Grades Queanbeyan 308 defeated Turner 266 Kennedy 79 Willis 73 Bennett 47 Ryan 8/9 Spavin 3/36 Ainslie 83 145 Williams 45 Park 32 Hut chison 4/38 tied Navy Round 148 O Keefe 33 Knight 4 40 Manuka Yarralumla 132 4/87 Kandara Arach Kingston 68 King 26 Morrison 6/30 O Connor 2/10 RM Stull 211 2/4 a RAAF 184 McDowell 58 Morrison 4 27 Bell 3 19 Stevenson 45 Morrison 6 55 Bolway 331 outrighhe

Queanbeyan Turner Kennedy Willis Bennett Ryan Spavin Ainslie Williams Park Hutchison Navy O'Keefe Knight Manuka-Yarralumia Kandara-Arach Kingston King Morrison O'Connor RM. Stull A. Raaf McDowell Bell Stevenson Bolway Outrighe

Cricket scorecard snippet from Australian university match

Third Grade Australia National University posted 138 and 105 with Turner to top Hall 171 for a big innings. Man Kä-Yarralumig fell 100 and 140 as Constance 39 Watt 30 Coulton 42 led Kingston 9/244. Acton Sports Club 5/126 declared, Queanbeyan bowled for 3/57, Kingston 9/244 leads.

Australia National University D. Turner Oram Bull Hall Gribble O'Sullivan Radcliffe O'Brien D. Manka

Publication record for The Federal Capital Press of Australis

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for The Federal Capital Press of Australis Pty. Ltd. at the company offices on Mort Street. Bra ACT.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australis Pty. Ltd Mort, Street Bra ACT

Murray Rose Shatters Two World Records at Sydney Meet

Sydney, Sunday. Triple Olympic gold medallist Murray Rose set two world records at North Sydney Olympic Pool winning the New South Wales 440 yards and 400 metres titles. He clocked 25.98 for 400 metres and 4 minutes 2 1/..."

Sydney Murray Rose North Sydney Olympic Rose N.E.W Ford Kortno John Marshall Rose Ho Bam Hertford Brian Wilkinson Terry Gathercole Weat Wyalung Geoff Shipton

Arganda Tops Challenge Stakes Market After Flying Handicap Win

New Zealand sprinter Arganda shared top odds with Gay Vista for the Chall Stakes after winning the Flying Handicap at Canterbury. Jockey T Hill praised Arganda as one of his fastest mounts, noting Arganda’s straight-line burst to a two-length victory despite some early crowding. Odds list includes Gay Vista, Terrnyan, and other rivals in the latest market.

Arganda Sydney New Zealand Gay Vieta Canterbury Australia T. Hill Hill Gay Vista Terrnyan Wen Ront Althoug Jay Bega Mary Argands King's Compound Aboukir My Kingdom le Commissionaire Anniversary Hcp Empire Link Cynara

Oxley Shines In Inkerman Handicap Victory

Oxley, a 7 to 1 favorite, wins the Inkerman Handicap ahead of Royal Sirius by a length and a half with Triloch third. Owners Messrs Ballilleu and Matear bought Oxley for 7000 guineas aiming a hurdler, after prior wins in Sydney and Melbourne including the City Tafts Cup at Randwick. Red Joker wins the Normanby Handicap at Moonee Valley, beating Blue Amber by a head with Fascinating and other contenders disappointed.

Oxley View Hin Sydney Melbourne Randwick Ararat Moonee Valley Normanby Blue Amber William Koseirako Winn! Ng

Athletes Shine At Reid Park Meet Of Windy Conditions

At Reid Park athletes delivered strong marks led by Juno Hawes and A Morton. Morton won five open events including 100 yards in 10.1 seconds, while Hawes set junior 220 yards record at 23.4 and contributed in multiple junior events. Peter Scott matched two records in junior events and the program previews next Sunday's tuneup for the Country Championships.

C Hawes Bowth Club A. Morton South Club Peter Scott Highland Club Toft. Din Col Robbie Reid Park Broia A. Moron AG Morton Morton Robbie BR Jenkins Donohue Hawes C. Hawes Scott

New Junior Mil Record Set at Olympic Park

Melbourne reporters note a junior mile record set yesterday at Olympic Park. Silcott broke a world junior mile mark while Eliott clocked 4 minutes in a separate race toward Lake Banif. Coach Percy Certity praised his trainee and predicted a bright future, saying watch him topple the record.

Melbourne Herb. Silcott Olympic Park Eliott Lake Banif Jon Clarke Percy Certity

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