Doomben Cup Favourites Draw For Top Sprint Bids
Doomben acceptances list twenty nine horses with 28 to start and several top contenders including King's Fair and The Corsican. Barrier positions are drawn with No 2 for Topweight Baron Balsier and outside No 22 for Reigo. Heavy rain disrupted workouts but King's Fair handles heavy going well as Barton trainers eye a strong showing next Saturday.
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Sydney
Reigo
Criollo
Jaeckler
King's Falr
King’s Falr
John Mitchell
Doomben
King's Fair
New Zealand
Franlyle
Noel Beat
Baron Balsaier
Birrier
Heviod
Valiant Pri
Baron Boissler
Farquhar
Supreme Court
Lindberga
Prince Delville
Shahwan
Just Marguerite
Kharass
Kolta
Baystone
Crampton in danger as golf results unfold at St Andrew's
Bruce Crampton struggles to back up a 75 on the New Course at St Andrew's in the Australian Open qualifier. Bernard Hunt leads after the fifth round with 66 on the New Course while Peter Thomson sits atop on the Old Course as contenders chase a place in the British Open. Gary Player and Bobby Locke also feature among early movers with scores in the 60s.
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Hunt
Bobby Locke
Charles Lawrie
Norman Sutton
Gary Player
Thomson
Caus
Tome
RSL Supports Boys Club Election Nominations Planned
The RSL branch announced its plan to start the enlistment of Citizens and Police nominations later this month for branch officers for the year ahead. Mr H K Joyce, headstone appeal treasurer, reported a donation of 14 18 from the Canberra South Bowling Club Anzac Day Junction to aid the appeal.
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R.S.L
ACT
RSI
Congress
H. K Joyce
Traaler
Leaguvs
Canberra South
Anzac
Thompson Choses Flash Gem for Canterbury Handicap
Sydney trainer Fi Allotta fielded Flash Gem ridden by J Thompson after a Randwick trial in 1 54 for seven furlongs. Saltilla rider A Mulley was on the other horse but Mulley heads to Brisbane to ride Kingster. Thompson praised Flash Gem despite its lazy track work as preparations continue for next Saturday’s Canterbury Handicap.
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Sydney
J. Thompson
Flash Gem
Canterbury
Randwick
Thompson
Saltilla
A. Mulley
J. Mulley
Brisbane
Kingster
Thompaan
Fi Allotta
Bolingbroke
Prince Jambo
Improvements At Racecourse Near Completion At Acton Course
Improvements at Acton racecourse by the A C T Com of Race Clubs near completion. Terracing between the metropolitan and local betting rings finished, grass sown between rails and grandstand. The course resown and new rails benefit turf. Loose boxes construction likely next by the council.
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Acton
A.C.T. Com. Il
Doomben Double Final Acceptors
Doomben Double Final Acceptors list for Brisbane including five printed acceptances. Published by The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd. at Mort Street Braddon A.C.T. under Christopher John Shakespeare.
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Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd
Mort, Street, Braddon, A.C.T
Mackenzie and Ivanov Shaped Rivalry in Secret Henley Row
Russian Ivanov and Australian Mackenzie faced off in a covert challenge on the Thames at Henley. Mackenzie led early but faded halfway as Ivanov surged ahead, the Russian indicating dominance as the Daily Express reported.
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Mackenzie
Reuter
Russia
Tvan
Anatiatian Stuart Mackenzie
Ivanov
Amit
Yowani Golf Associates hosts windy Captain Stableford event
Under cold conditions Yowani Golf Associates held a Captain stableford with the captain’s team winning 114 points. Club president Bits Robinson topped the day with 40 points, followed by Mrs N Grunow 34 and Mrs M Swan. Sundays rounds included Hartge and Riewarda City nett event and a trophy donated by Cox's newsagency. Mrs N Grunow won a count-back over Mrs Burke RH-21-67 and 67. A putting competition went to Mrs IL Stephona. Next Sunday features Hartge and Richards Cup qualifying and a stroke event for a trophy donated by John Burns.
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Yowani Associates
Stableford
Bits
R. Robinson
Wit
N. Grunow
M. Swan
Hartge
Riewarda
Cox's Newsagency
Mra. Grunow
Mra. Burke
A. Burke
IL Stephona
Hartge and
Australians Make Tennis History at Wimbledon Finals
Australia aims for a landmark as Lew Hoad Ashley Cooper and Neale Fraser reach the singles final, a first since the war with three Australians in the Wimbledon men’s final quartet. Hoad defeats Davidson while Cooper edges Fraser in a key semifinal setup, signaling a strong Australian bid.
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London
Australia
Lew Hoad
Ashley Cooper
Neale Fraser
Hoad
Mores Fraser
Bruee Pronka
Mike Green
Nteuia
Pivtranger
Orlando
Sirola Italy
Hoad Denies Turning Pro in Weekender Rumor
London reports quote Lew Hoad denying plans to turn professional for a New York exhibition with Jack Kramer’s circus. He says the talk is nonsense and that he remains bound by his Australian team contract through year end. The match against Rose highlighted Hoad’s power and precision as he pressured the final set into a 79 minute win.
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Brabledon
Sven
Tithybius
Wainy Breton
Vic Seisas
Aner
Hike
Tly Oy
Tx i
Mother Lough Tultte
Anatra Tien Morey Rosy
Ashley Cooopen
Fras
Davidxon
Tavis
Vle
Davidson
Seixian
United States
CY Sproule
Australia
Head
Cooper
Cooper Yeatenday
Americas
Hoad
London
Lew Hoad
Jack Kramer
New York
Daily Mail
Lam
Rowe
Hey
Skiers Plan Exodus to Guthega and Perisher Snow
Many skiers will leave Canberra this weekend for the snow country after reports of good falls. The MCA Ski Club bus will go to Guthega where snow is encouraging. Snow on Perisher Range is hardening for the week. An extra two inches fell Monday night as Spencer's Creek dropped to 1a degrees, with reports of good snow to Cabramurra and warnings that heavy vehicles on Alpine Road via Dead Horse Gap should carry chains.
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Guthega
Perisher Range
Spencer's Creek
Cabramurra
Dead Horse Gap
Lottery syndicate notes and training by YWCA class
Members of the newly formed Y W C A fencing class learn the fundamentals at their first instruction period last night. Putting the girls through their paces is Warrant Officer Tasker of the Royal Military College.
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Y.W.C.A
Tasker
The
Royal Military College
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