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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1972

Page

4

ACT Upsets Queensland In Rugby Clash At Ballymore Park

ACT stunned Queensland 17 to 11 at Ballymore Park as two early penalties by Jeff McLean kept Queensland in front before ACT surged with three tries. Paddy Ryan and Gary Thomas supported by strong defence sealed the upset despite Queensland’s early 10 point lead and erratic play.

Brisbane Act Queensland Rugby Union Ballymore Park Queensland Jeff McLean Chris Hannan McLean Land John Comes Jim Hindmarsh Damien Power Paddy Ryan Gary Thomas Richardson Hannan Ryan Bownce Don Muirhead Hindmarsh Mike Grogan Power A. Thomson

Tigers romp past Blues in Group League clash at Seiffert Oval

Tigers defeated Blues 19-11 at Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan in a tight Group and rugby league match. Blues led briefly through John Booby but Tigers surged with Joe Zarate and Dale Maitland scoring. Blues missed several kicks and penalties, while Tigers in the end sealed the win with late tries despite numerous penalties. Other scores saw Queanbeyan Kangaroos beat Goulburn Workers 22-9 Yass up 18-2 over Fast Canberra and Woden Valley drawing 9-9 with Crookwell.

Canberra Tigers Queanbeyan United Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Kangaroos Goulburn Workers Yass Fast Canberra Woden Valley Crookwell Blues John Booby Farlier Booby Tigers Ten Ryan Joe Zarate Zarate Ate Dale Maitland Ryan Tioon Agin Matthews Quins Oto Murphy Tur Fia Maitland Blues Aweain Vipers Bruce Zarate Ws Beaby Tok Thes Viking John Fife Umf Peter Mullins Usta Trak Cwulburn, Inc Kevan Kangaroos Groulburn Jewel AL Helf Tome Roos Anather Waly Woth Hermantte Willy Vues Elf Woden Sealiow Pilsche Ut Blow Monten Whi Othe Euartier

Wests crush Royals 13-4 in ACT rugby round

Wests beat Royals 13 to 4 at Jamison as Easts defeated Norths, keeping Royals and Wests within three points of the top four. Other results saw Queanbeyan win 23-7 at Cooma, AMU 6-3 over Ainslie, and RMC 18-9 over Goulburn. Scorers included Jim Smith and John Cunningham for Wests, with John Kelsey for Royals.

Wests Royals Easts Norths Jamison Manuka Fasts Queanbeyan Cooma AMU Ainslie Goulburn RMC NSW Combined High Schools Phillip NSW Seconds Actchs Nswchs Queensland Worths Jim Smith John Cunningham John Kelsey Fastlake John Davies Belconnen Ted Kearney Derek Weise Lou Alchin Tony Polinelli Martin Smith Charlie Barry Henricksen

Heather McKay on way to title in squash steeplechase

Heather McKay pursues a 12th Victorian Women's squash championship as Mia McKay, 30, routs Diane Clayton 9-0 9-1 9-0 to reach the quarter finals at Albert Park. McKay faces Australian junior champion Fackie Palin tomorrow, with the final likely against Anne Smith or Mavis Baker after a strong showing by Mavis Baker and Robyn Smith in earlier rounds.

Melbourne Heather McKay Mia McKay Diane Clayton Canberra Miss Clayton Sunshine Albert Park Fackie Palin Mm McKay Anne Smith Sydney Mavis Baker

Australian sailor wins fifth Finn race at Anzio

John Bertrand of Australia won the fifth Finn class race in Anzio Italy yesterday. He had placed fourth in the first four races signaling strong overall performance in the world championship event.

Anzio Italy John Bertrand Australia

Australians Close In On Cleveland Open Leaders

Four Australians trail leaders Miller Barber and Larry Hinson at the Cleveland Open after 36 holes. David Graham and Bob Shaw sit one under par at 141, Bruce Devlin at 142, one stroke behind Bruce Crampton. Hinson shot 62 to lead at six under, with Jacobs, Gear Kieines, Bob Lewis, and Mike Spang among the early pace-setters.

Cleveland Ohio Miller Barber Larry Hinson David Graham Bob Shaw Bruce Devlin Bruce Crampton Beach Mountain North Carolina Hinton John Jacobs Diego

Goolagong and Dibley reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Australia’s Evonne Goolagong overcomes Olea Morozova to reach the Wimbledon women’s quarter-finals while Colin Dibley powers past Pierre Barthes to also advance. Dibley faces Manuel Orantes in the semis pursuit. Americans lead the women’s draw with Billie Jean King atop the contenders.

Evonne Goolagong Colin Bibley Miss Goolagong Olea Morozova Dibley Oower Pierre Barthes Billie Jean King Chris Fvert Rosie Casals Nancy Gunter Fati Hogan

Canberra judoka claim four of six in Riverina judo

Canberra judoka performed strongly at the Riverina judo championships in Wagga, securing four of the six men’s divisions. Bruce Vincent won light-heavyweight and open divisions, with Bob Kikczarczak and Carl Rees taking lightweight and middleweight titles respectively. Robyn Guest was runner-up in women’s light-heavyweight, Brigita Ely finished second in women’s middleweight, and Keith Denzie earned a junior runner-up spot, giving Canberra clubs seven trophies overall.

Canberra Wagga Nsw Bruce Vincent Police Citizens Youth Club Bob Kikczarczak Carl Rees Robyn Guest Brigita Ely ANL Keith Denzie Daramaran College Act Victoria Mr Kim Springvale International Club

Blackaby signs for Geelong in CANFL move

Manuka rover Edney Blackaby has signed to play for Geelong in the Victorian Football League, subject to clearance negotiations between clubs. The 20 year old Tasmanian standout led Manuka to strong form, while nearby clubs pursued other Manuka players as Ainslie faced tactical problems against Manuka.

Manuka Rover Edney Blackaby Geelong Manuka Blackaby Fyshwick Tyre Market Muhrooney Manuka Club Bill Mahoney Essendon Bob Franklin Mahoney Robert Whatman Gee- Jong Ainslie

Soviet takes three rowing titles at Henley

At Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames Alexander Timishinin led the Soviet Union to a triple victory. He won the diamond sculls by three lengths over Sean Drea, while Soviet crews also won the Grand Challenge Cup and the Stewards Cup. American and Canadian crews mostly took second or other placings.

Henley England Aap-Reuter Alexander Timishinin Soviet Union Henley Royal Rowing Regatta River Thames University of British Columbia Canada Kent School Brentwood College School Harvard University Britain Kingston Holland Poland

Thomases to make US debut in Raleigh golf event

Dianna and Jan Thomas plan their professional debut in Raleigh North Carolina in about three weeks. The American Ladies Professional Golf Association accepted their application to play on the circuit last week. Ed Barner, their tour manager, cabled a request that they begin in Los Angeles by July 17. The sisters announced on May 27 they had turned professional and have since toured country centres giving clinics and playing exhibitions and filming a clinic for television. Dianna Thomas said they hoped to leave Australia on July 14.

American Ladies’ Professional Golf Association Ed Barner Los Angeles Dianna Thomas Australia

Australian golfer Thomson finishes Sunbeam Scottish Open well back

Thomson finished one under par 72 in the Sunbeam Scottish Open, totaling 297 for the tournament. He trailed leaders John Garner and Brian Huggett by 15 shots after a final round that reflected his preparations for the British Open. Ian Stanley closed two behind with 76, while Bob Shearer finished at 305 after his final round.

Dundee Scotland Peter Thomson Sunbeam the Press Association Thomson Warming Wu John Garner Brian Huggett Britain Melbourne Ian Stanley Bob Shearer

NSW Defeats Queensland In One-Sided Lang Park Win

NSW scored a runaway 27-6 victory over Queensland at Lang Park on Sunday. Five tries and a strong second half showcased NSW’s class, with Gary Sullivan and Bob McCarthy among the standout scorers. Wayne Stewart added a penalty, while Queensland fought hard in scrums and penalties but trailed after halftime.

Brisbane Queensland Lang Park NSW Gary Sullivan Bob McCarthy Wayne Stewart Graeme Lungs Jungs Bob (Reilly SSW

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