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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1958

Page

4

Doubtful Runner Wins Main Race at Randwick

Sydney race summary notes Levardo a seven year gelding won the mile and a half main event by three lengths over favourite Arson Cambridge in a hot finish. Selkrig rode Prince Dante, while Arson challenged strongly. Queenberry and others showed less pace as distances and times are recorded for multiple races and betting.

Sydney Levardo Freeman Yas Sabe J. Finn H. McNamara Arson Cambridge Peeey Turtons Princes Dante Selkrig Prince Dante A’ d Randwick Queensberry Rosalta Fursomer Misa Oriel Mr. Schumaker Morning Gleam J. Thompson New Caulk Wiegle Ginger Nell Gonelle Fojcon Misn Oriel Kurnell Bundabah Ward Jam Divas F— Huntly G. Moore Saima A. Ward New Kingdom A. Malsey Plymouth Huntly Belyando Grecian Vale Ihlen

Man wins jackpot with £200 stake in five-race tote

Regular bettor Mr Martin, 51, backed all five Jackpot races and won £23,955. He saved £400 by sharing with a Nearco Lad backer, then bet £200 on Alandra in the final, securing a large payout. He plans further racing ventures, including owning Zaheida at auction for 1,200 guineas.

Martin Sailor Gay Ulandra Nearco Lad Subjent Unite Main Tay Shacpie Shee Berita Pres Australia Levardo Uale Om Alandra Puntere Royal Kingdom Lavyardo Zaheida

Yowani Golf Winners Lead Captain's Trophy Qualifier

Yowani yesterday hosted a golf competition where B. Martyn aged 18 scored 40 points to win a grade. Peerie R. Luke, 17, tallied 38 points. Shain and D. Davies, both 11, posted 87 points. C. Witt 16, 36 points. L. Smith 15, 36 points. Mulcahy 18, 8 points. Next Saturday features another event and the third Captain's Trophy qualifying round.

Yowani Martyn Competi Hon B. Martyn Peerie R. ‘Luke Tye. Shain D. Davies C. Witt L. Smith Mulcahy Nts Pisy Will Bennard

Rain Stops Play In Bowls Titles at South Green

Semi finals brought surprise results with clear victories as crowd applauded good shots. Yesterday's play saw Hawes defeat Gone 81 to 16 in singles and other matches shaping the final at South Green next Saturday at 3 80.

South Green Bingles Hawes Quean- Ine Gone Jean A A. Lappan Kenmore Patts Duddle-Gra Goulburn Kelly

Polish star shatters javelin record at Australia Day meet

Polish games star improves javelin mark to 164 feet 58 inches at Wayville Australia Day event, beating the Australian record. The performance, noted Monday, highlights the day’s standout achievement in field events.

Wayville

Kramer Troupe To Play At White City

Promoter Jack Kramer will stage the Ampol £10,000 Round Robin at White City beginning Friday night and continuing through Tuesday. He will pay £4,000 rent to the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association for court use as the Australian Lawn Tennis Association prepares approval. Kramer will feature eight players.

Australian Lawn Tennly Association Kramer

Golden Doubles Wins Reid Stakes Then Injury Ends Racing

Melbourne reports reveal Golden Doubles won the Reid Stakes in brilliant fashion defeating My Hour but then suffered a recurring sesamoid bone injury. Trainer H. J. Hoysted said the bone completely cracked previously and the horse would not race again. A veterinary operation reset the bone and support boot, yet news confirmed a relapse and retirement from racing.

Melbourne Golden Doubles H. J. Hoysted Randwick Bayated Wee Hayated Fonday Moonee Warden Dobles Hoysted Caulfield

NSW Set For Outright Win

NSW and Victoria fought a tight match led by notable players Ott and J Martin for NSW while Philpott took four for 16 and halted a Victorian push. Shaw and I. Shaw stood for Victoria with 41, Booth resumed at 107, and Rorke bowled well alongside the NSW bowlers as rain looms to decide the outcome.

Ott J. Martin Theictorians Philpott Huntington J. Shaw Victoria Th. Philpott Martin N.S.W I. Shaw B. Booth B. Murray Booth Edwards Quick

Tamworth Athletes Dominate Sydney Country Championships

Tamworth led two of three divisions at the Sydney athletic field with 26 points to win the W. J. Ryan Shield, ahead of Mid-West 23 and Mwadarra 13. Tamworth also captured the Sub Juniors Association Pennant with 14 points while Mid-West took the L. J. Nixon Shield by three points over Muswellbrook and Camden.

Sydney Tamworth Sydney Athletic Field Mid- West Mid-West Mlawarra Muswellbrook Camden

Wilkinson Wins Fourth N.5.W. Country Tile

Brian Wilkinson of Murwilliburra won his fourth country title at Dubbo beating Souter and Middleton. He set a new country record in the 20 yard senior men’s event with a time near 2.26.8, while other country records were noted for Tar and the women’s junior events. Marion Foye and Wood set records in the 4x50 yard relays and the under 17 freestyle, with coaches and rivals named in the day’s results.

Dubbo Brian Wilkinson Murwellbrook

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