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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1957
Page
8
Manuka secures a hard fought victory over Queanbeyan with final scores 9 8 62 to 4 7 31. Manuka productive plays helped them slip through Queanbeyan’s defense and clinch the win.
In heavy rain at Northbourne Oval Manuka beat Queanbeyan 62 to 31 in a National Football match. Key players included Grigg, Brown, Esmond, Williams, Letts, and Watson, with Manuka extending its finals prospects as Eastlake overpower Acton.
Ainslie defeated Turner easily at Turner Oval despite wet conditions. Five goals by Ainslie before Turner settled, with Ray Hincksman at centre half forward pairing with Browning in handling the wet ball. Turner introduced several new players led by Lyal in defense, while Airey the new WA ruckman and Ross showed form for Ainslie as they pushed toward stronger opposition ahead.
Canberra selectors named a 20 man squad to meet West Perth at Manuka Oval next Sunday. Watterston captaincy and Moody as vice captain head a strong list including Kemp Ray Robson Grigg R Williams Browning Curtis Sexton Cooper Hincksman Williams O'Brien Anderson Paton Robbie Macafee Lilley and others. Critics consider it among the best to represent Canberra.
Four Australians make the Wimbledon men's quarter finals Ashley Cooper Mervyn Rose and Ulf Schmidt joining Lew Hoad as top seeds. In the women's draw Louise Brough Darlene Hard Dorothy Knode and Althea Gibson advance while Britons Christine Truman face late-seeded rivals. Herbert Flam defeats Billy Knight as Sweden's Sven Davidson knocks out Bobby Wilson in a crowded, high heat day.
Manuka defeats Queanbeyan in high scoring match while Eastlake tops Acton with large margin. Ainslie wins over Turner and Manuka over Queanbeyan again with different scorers listed. Lt Byrne noted.
Goulburn newcomers beat Canberra Cup holders Norths 13 to 6 in wet conditions. Goulburn backs and forwards combined for varied and precise play with Goldrick, Blamey, Turner and Harbison starring. Norths defense struggled as Green scored twice and Turner added a late try.
Eastern Suburbs defeated Navy 14 to 3 in a rain soaked match at Narrabundah. Easts used wet weather tactics aided by five-eighth Alec Nicholson returning from retirement, while Navy pressed early but failed to convert pressure into points.
More than 200 people fainted in the Wimbledon heat as play began, with centre court temperatures near 94 degrees. Most victims were women, two taken to hospital, in Europe’s sweltering heat on the hottest day in a decade.
Peter Thomson is the hot favorite to claim his fourth consecutive British Open as the match starts at St Andrews tomorrow.
Forestry beat league leaders Royals 14 to 12 on home ground after a dominant forward display and late penalty by Murray. Key scorers included Leonard and Martin with tries for Forestry while Keeley and Hawke crossed for Royals as Hamilton added penalties.
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