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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1968

Page

2

Ainslie Upset Marks First Grade Cricket Surprise

Ainslie’s second graders toppled last season’s premiers Northbourne by 78 runs, with Neeson, Axelby and McDonald leading a strong bowling display. Kingston and Queanbeyan produced high scoring wins, while ANL suffered a record low as Woden and North suburbs closed in on finals. Gallagher hit a century for Kingston as Canberra’s one day rules produced 242.

Ainslie Northbourne ANL Woden John Osborne Northern Suburbs Turner Manuka Queanbeyan Kingston Ron Kear Sid Smith Ross Strang Neeson Ron Axelby Andy McDonald Ainstie Bob Marshall Ray Richards Emmerson ANU Arian Lamont Dick Luke Mike Howell Mike Gallagher Fred Gill Gallagher Canberra

Kingston cricket scores reflect tense early season clash

Kingston barely won after first innings totals across clubs. Elusive bowlers like Campbell and Curran defined bowling cards while Manwaring Booth and Hardy led batting for Kingston, with detailed fall counts and errors marking a tight contest across multiple clubs and innings.

Kingston Firet Gil Hardy Campbell M Gallagher Campbell Manwaring Connally Shaw Booth Nur King Isehee Ibw Sandries Oueanbeyan Tohruan Mackay Curran Bearley Clheor G. Ciallagher Hewitt Crallagher Hatch G. Gal- Inger McCormack Mye Iu Ur. Ron G. Callagher Sar Kingston

Girl boosts ACT jump record and senior races thrill

Sub junior long jump mark rises to 16 ft 14 in as Christine Laven extends record set by Joan Halloran in 1957. Greg Jaggers wins ahead of Bruce Stuart in 11 m sprint. Tageggers lowers Coggan’s season best in 60.8 sec 400 m as Peter Busby tops 1500 m in 4 21 and steeplechase in 9 34.8.

Joan Halloran Christine Greg Jaggers Bruce Stuart Stuart Don Axon Tagegers Peter Coggan Coggan Ssec Tremettes Bevier-junior Gr Windle Éyd Tagmete Ters Stuart Tach Dlwec Purcell Tec RK. Deckanyiat A. Sheahan Teers LL. Linder A. Reba Citedh Bowen Tor Mardy Scr Sentos Coguan Gara Windle Inckwon J. Purcell Bowen Ayshy Gilbert PF. Scota F. Purcell I. Ko Homper Hs Waddell Supdumh Purcell Jackson Junio Herwell i Pi Ackaon Puis Stain” Junior G Srge

France defeats Scotland in junior track events at Sydney meet

France led by Rex Purcell from Queanbeyan set records in the sub-junior javelin and discus as they beat Scotland 8-6 in the opening union match in Sydney. Chris Hardy added a try after a goal, with Purcell and teammates posting strong distances and times across junior and sub-junior events.

Edinburgh Aap-Reuter France Queanbeyan Rex Purcell Scotland Nsw Li Sydney Chris Hardy

Farewell to bowlers at Ulladulla club event

The Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club bid farewell to John Peacock principal of Ulladulla Public School after four years. He departs to lead Torrens School in the Woden Valley. Also farewelled was Sergeant of police Bob Betts who will move to Richmond Minnesota South West.

John Hukins Woden Terry Hangreen Reinam Park Jeho Em-Canbera Norths

Greyhounds Postponed At Wentworth Park

Sydney report: Wentworth Park greyhound meeting delayed due to weather. Officials postponed the event originally planned for Sunday, citing unsafe track conditions and spare schedule constraints for later renewal.

Sydney Wentworth Park

Amon wins Tasman race at Levin in Ferrari

Chris Amon of New Zealand wins the 75 mile Rothmans International Tasman Championship at Levin near Wellington driving a Ferrari. Piers Courage of England is second in a McLaren Cosworth with New Zealanders Jim Palmer and Rory Levis third and fourth in McLaren and Brabham. Gardner spins out from Brabham entry. Clark retires with suspension trouble while Rodriguez also pulls out after frequent pit stops.

Wellington Chris Amon New Zealand Levin Piers Courage England Jim Palmer McLaren Rory Levis Brabham Frank Gardner Jim Clark Scotland Pedro Rodriguez Mexico BRM Lnte Bruce McLaren Amon Ferrari Ssec Palmer R. Levis Dawson iNew Ealand Repeo Apabham Simin Lapai W. Steme Brabham Ford

Yachtsmen resume racing on Lake Burley Griffin weekend

Yachtsmen returned to competition on Lake Burley Griffin after a one month layoff. Can berra Yacht Club races saw east winds 15 to 25 knots on A course with capsizes and new names on results. Snowgoose won NS 14s with John Gale and Bruce Pankhurst, Ya Too had fastest time in the 10%s class. YMCA Sailing Club drew 80 boats at Yarralumla Bay with light winds and varied results across fleets, including Fireballs and Hornets.

Lake Burley Griffin Canberra Snowgoose John Gale Bruce Pankhurst Justas Kerry Greg Robinson Ya-Too Peter Harvey Ymca Sailing Club Yarralumla Bay Manly Juniors Earler Jack Shepherd

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