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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1927
Page
3
In heavy rain Uoyluan won the Grand National Hurdle Race at Flemington by two lengths despite a protest from the second horse. Owned by T. M. Burke, the gelding by Bowman from Sophy had been bought for £25 and now has three wins since.
Canberra Soccer Club agreed to request a special general meeting of the association to consider amending clause 11 of the constitution. The change would require players to obtain club permission before transferring, addressing recent transfers without dues payment. The club plans a trip to Cowra and aims to schedule a match with local Xf.
In Sydney last Saturday New South Wales beat Queensland 13 to 11 in a keen rugby league exhibition. Queensland speed and handling were at times lacking while New South Wales capitalized on solid defence and a long Ben Waring field run for a 60 yard try.
University showcases strong team play in the Syd Rey Rugby Union contest defeating Y M G A 41 to 16. Wing three quarter Mann shines with four tries earning selection in the English touring XV. Eastern Suburbs forwards excel against Glebe Balmain as Kosta edges ahead 17 to 1. Manly over North Sydney 17 to 14 via late field goal. Western Suburbs defeats Mamdwick 4 to 2 in a tough forward battle.
Eastern Suburbs edged Sydney 10 18 to 9 9 as Sydney faded late. Booths poor kicking featured in Sydney defeat. Melbourne results saw Richmond beat Geelong 15 6 to 7 11, Melbourne 10 10 70 over Carlton 8 7 65, Essendon and Fitzroy draw, and Collingwood 11 11 60 over North Melbourne 11 29. Port Adelaide suffered a setback as West Torrens beat them 12 4 to 11 15. Subiaco, East Fremantle, Perth, and other league results noted in Perth fixtures.
Betting proclaims the event popular as the Greyhound Coursing Association in Sydney stages night meetings. At Saturdays meeting over 20,000 spectators watched thrilling racing while traffic facilities proved inadequate to handle the crowd departing the race course.
About two hundred unemployed were registered during June at the Goulburn Latour Exchange. Goulburn breeders excelled at the Sydney sheep show with lincolns corner leicesters and Romney Marsh taking top prizes. After 17 years as honorary secretary J E Southwell retires. assistant secretary Eric Stuart succeeds him as publicity officer.
Wimbledon results show William Tilden losing to Cachet of France. The report notes Tilden’s decline as youth dominance asserts itself, highlighting France’s bid for tennis supremacy in this year’s Davis Cup context and the broader shift in power on the court.
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