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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1968

Page

7

Lions forward O Shea to face disciplinary committee

Burly British Sans forward John O Shea was sent off in Saturday's match and will appear before a three man disciplinary committee in Johannesburg this morning. The committee, chaired by Dr Mynes Hardt, includes Lions manager Dr Davit Brooks and an Easter Festival union official, will consider the referee Bert Woolley's report and decide on possible caution or suspension. The case follows a decision that left O Shea with a red card and potential further action.

Shea Brooks O'Shea Eastern Transvaal Mynes Hardt Y Mallett

Manuka Takes Forfeit In Top Squash Match Controversy

In a disputed ACTA grade winter squash pennant clash Manuka II claimed a forfeit from Treasury as Des Moore failed to appear for his No 3 position. The event featured upsets and debates over order of play while Manuka sought leadership, with Ken Thompson and Terrybourne among others delivering strong performances despite the forfeit. The match between Manuka and Treasury drew a large crowd and tight rivalry as players competed for the title.

Manuka II Treasury Des Moore Mowe Goff Christiansen Bill Mc Isranghan Jov-Jin Golden Gate Wedel Manik Hii Cagle Teri Manuka T Inia Pfuna Manuka Firshm Mont ‘Agers Ken Thompson Nelbourne Moods Sydney Vic Theland Dick Hides Anu I Torlan Theldam Tolc Serangkun Thompson Mit Ly Tinally Boch

Mexico City to host about 90,000 Olympic visitors

About 90,000 visitors from 79 countries are expected in Mexico City for at least part of the October Olympic Games, as organizers estimate. The figures reflect anticipated attendance across events and venues in the capital.

Mexico City

Red Star wins in Belgrade amid hotel shortages and ceremony clashes

Belgrade hosts a scattered sports fest as Red Star claims a win in a tense track and field context while lodging for over 17 thousand beds struggles to accommodate overseas observers and officials. The opening ceremony faced organizational hiccups and a crowded schedule including a parade with thousands of programs.

Belgrade Red Star Sai Ser Haron Teague Cham Torte Clyb Allpionship Nhe Lodging Nuremberg Germany Bal Reiter

Record press marks in Olympic timer events across nations

The report notes Russia setting a press record, with the United States and the Soviet Union leading in Olympic timing. Officials predict long duration marks in athletics, canoeing, and volleyball as Latvia, Sweden, and other nations compete, highlighting time lengths and championship contexts.

Oscow Karl Pumpurin Ruytte Af Spor Sutig Riga Sweden

Prices Up For VFL Finals

Melbourne announces increased ticket prices for the VFL finals. The western stand sales wrap completed, with all seats in the public section reserved as last year. Arthur Calwell notes bookings and year’s price structure mirror prior rounds.

Melbourne Mons Petore Sher Ciround Arthur Calwell al Puplic West Calwell

Downes delays overland drive to Australia

Former world middleweight boxing champion Terry Downer, 32, has postponed his four month Overland trip to Australia amid financial and personal pressures. He denies plans to emigrate and cites family separation and other duties as reasons the journey may be delayed indefinitely.

London Terry Downer Australia Downer Spor Ancehampion Britain

Morocco in Games bar with Mexico in soccer capital match

Morocco waited for Mexia Hiympi tournament match as Ghana beat Morocco 2 1 yesterday. Moroccan team showed spuhestwun and defise to play in national Wereel, eyeing Jagninal Wereel.

AOL RA Munday Euler Morocco Aurnament Y Shoating Ghana Yomerday Jagninal Wereel Spuhestwun Anid

American sprint stars clock slower times

American 100 metre dash results show three sprinters Hines Teens and Raymith finishing in a close pack behind a leading rival. The piece notes earlier week trials in Sacramento and San Diego, with ongoing national and world competition, while players and event names reflect a chaotic OCR.

Los Angeles Reuter United States Ay Laura Mento California Amen Hines Cha Teens Ruvnile Raymith

Local horses head to Grafton Cup carnival

Three Queanbeyan trained horses Rudyard Scoremoary and Prince Babu prepared for Grafton Carnival with a focus on the South Grafton fixture. Rudyard improved from a poor start to narrowly miss Yara Prigemtoney in a 14 furlong Welter while Prince Babu a two year old will race in the Holland Maiden. The owners expect strong showings in Ramoriie Handicap and Grafton Cup events.

Queanbeyan Geoff Dunn Haids Rudyard Scoreboard Me Mr Mra Reg Kling Canberra Prince Babu Grafton Scoremoary Quewnbeyan South Grafton Ciiday Alwa Sen Peldir Ira Wool Keongee Pipe Sme SY Own Beluy Lae Martin Gratton Siu Re Emfant South Gratton Stockton Roberto de Vfi Lakewood Fane Bob Dickson Jace Kel Nagle

Australian wins car race in Kuala Lumpur event

Australian engineer Steve Harvey, working in London, and teammate Terry Hughes, a RAK pilot, won the Rothman 500 car race yesterday in a BMC Cooper.

Kuala Lumpur Steve Harvey London RAK Terry Hughes

Rules taken over by schoolboys

Canberra schools enter a large Australasian rules carnival with 77 teams and about 1700 boys, to be held across Manuka Oval and surrounding grounds. The event features multiple divisions, knockout rounds, and trophies named for Loughlin and local figures. Senior divisions play 13 minute halves, younger divisions 10 minutes, with matches including open and junior teams from Narrabine, Dickson, St Bal and Canberra, plus Monaro vie for the title amid injuries and competition.

Canberra Hogh Ital Diwanier Mi Ken Westcott Manuka Oval Saliday Om IE Ingstenaid Provary Anvury Sattindiy Anion Aiitration Rulon Mani Oval Nasralundah

Stockton Holds On For Open Cleveland Open Victory

Dave Stockton, tiring under a hot sun, shot a one over par 72 to win the Cleveland Open by one stroke. Don January and Gary Player also contended, with January and Boros each carding 72 and 70 respectively, as Stockton earned $22,000 for the top prize and raised his career total.

Cleveland Ohio Dave Stockton Don January Gary Player Oren January South Africa Frank Boros Beard Murphy Tommy Stockton Agarultin Bruce Cramp Ion Cameline Brive Haig New Zealand Wohments Cries

Racing calendar highlights across Australia week

Racing events include meetings at Bendigo Harald Park Rosehill Flemington Boomben Newcastle and Albury with Thursday through Sunday schedules. Evening trots at Paceway and city venues feature Thursday Friday and Saturday programs across major tracks.

Goxford Werribee Rooys Bendigo Harald Park Rosehill Flemington Boomben Newcastle Albury Paceway

Channel swim attempt faces weather delays

Ann Longworth of Crayston plans a 22 mile swim from Calais to Dover to break a record, aided by sponsor Linda McGill who has raised 300 pounds. Weather conditions will determine if the try proceeds yesterday.

London Monde AAP Ann Longwort France Linda McGill Ann Calnie Dover Linds McGill

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