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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1967
Page
3
Geelong returned to form with a decisive win over Collingwood in Saturday VFI action, snapping a slump and signaling major premiership intent. Collingwood, lingering in a tough spell, faced a strong Geelong performance that left opponents wary of a rapid rebound in the competition.
A damaged report from a Geelong versus Collingwood match notes a hard fought contest with pivotal moments in the first quarter. Geelong gains momentum through Wayne Stoner and Graham Parmer while Denix Marshall and Geelong Rowe impact the attack.
Hawthorn defeated Richmond by 18 points at South Melbourne with strong attacking work from Tey Cramming and Peter Hudson. The visitors dominated early and maintained the lead as Richmond struggled to respond.
The Brisbane meeting features Bore Head dominating the Doomben Cup buildup with a strong Queensland stake win and jockey Mary Stein in the saddle. In Brisbane soccer, St Patrick’s and United clash as both sides fight for a finals edge. Royal Aragon leads in a tight finish while Royal Aragon’s prospects loom large in Cup chatter.
Melbourne report says jockey R Kitchin rode in the Grant National Steeplechase with a broken collarbone. VAC rewards panel chair Ader denied approval for the cross country ride last night at Flemington. Steward comments noted concern over the injury and safety, with a chaotic finish involving Royal Atragon and Woodbrae v Splendi.
Fitzroy mounted a bold comeback to upset the rival team with a final score of 154 to 69. The match featured key plays from standout players and shifted momentum in the second half.
In a crowded Melbourne match at the MCG a high scoring clash saw Fitzroy defeat North Melbourne with standout performances from Fitzroy players and Gary Furran. North Melbourne's defense, led by Reston and Cole, battled back but could not quell Fitzroy's late surge as the home side claimed the win before a large crowd.
Andrew Hogge earned the right to represent the ACT at the New South Wales schoolboy cycling championships after a fine win in the zone finale. The eight mile race on the Uk Road produced a sprint finish with Hogge leading a strong field. he will compete in the repechage to gain entry to the championship event, with contenders including Gouk Burn Tilawaia and Picton.
A terse under-15 thriller ends with South Side clinging to a two point edge after a frantic finish. North Side battled back early but drifted as South Side built a late run to seize control.
The North Side Colts dominated as South faltered in an open game. North led throughout with sharp offense and solid defense, sealing a clear win in a dramatic season opener.
A seventeen-year-old swimmer set a new record at a Santa Clara meet. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but describe a youth achievement in the pool and local coverage.
Barton beat Throsby in a close pennant tennis match to Barton on Saturday maintaining top division position. Final scores show Barton winning decisive sets and edging out rivals in a tight contest with key performance from local players.
A brief Olympic athletics item notes a sprint or middle distance runner participating in events in Lausanne Switzerland with Australian Associated Press coverage. The report is concise and mentions the venue and nationality without detailing results or specifics.
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