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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
3
In Paris yesterday Wrens WT defeated French amateur champion Anden Benny, with Huck Perum finishing ahead of Fijeiendoorn of Holland. Mockridge clocked 118 seconds for the final 200 metres of the 1000 metres as Cox reached the semi finals and Geoffrey Baker advanced to the quarter finals.
Eastern Suburbs scored two tries to one against Kingston Oval rivals but lost as Grave McLucas booted the Sailors to a narrow win amid high winds and snow. Royal Military College No 2 moved to fourth with a 4 0 victory over RAAF, while Royals pressed late but could not overturn the halftime deficit.
Victoria won 3 2 despite playing with only eight players at Turner Oval in Canberra. KeyVictoria players Genjor and Zuraerck starred, while EMC Staff’s Preddy defended. South Canberra defeated Olympic 2 1 with Smith and Sheehy scoring for the winners.
Canberra riflemen posted solid scores at 300 yards on Saturday with shooters Canham Stephens Holt White Johnston and Webbe leading. A Sunday team set to travel to Garborn for the Hiver ton Cup while captains and reserves listed.
The general manager of Ampol Ltd states that a visit by Amen vans was linked to two tournaments in May and June. Prize money totals 47,000 for these events. Teams from Australia and other regions are expected to participate, with interest in the International Cup.
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