Parfitt considered for England Test team
England selectors weigh Peter Parfitt as a possible third batsman for the third Test against Australia at Trent Bridge. Parfitt, 35, has 34 England caps, last in 1969, and recently hit two centuries for Middlesex. Rain disrupted County fixtures as plans were made amid injuries and form concerns.
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London
England
Peter Parfitt
Australia
Trent Bridge
Nottingham
Parfitt
West Indies
Alec Beedser
Lord's
Middlesex
Baycou
Bob Willis
John Snow
Geoff Arnold
Manchester
Surrey
Gloucestershire
Moffat's title chances rise with Marlboro Cup win at Warwick Farm
Allan Moffat won the Marlboro Cup at Warwick Farm in 37 minutes 48.3 seconds for 23 laps in a Trans Am Mustang, boosting his Australian Touring Car title hopes. Victorian Michael Stillwell dominated the under two litre class in a Ford Escort, finishing fifth overall but extending his points lead. Malcolm Ramsay and Dick Johnson followed, while Ian Geoghegin missed the start after an oil fault. In motorcycle racing at Amaroo Park, Ron Coombs won three of four Super-State races, and Warren Wrecks died after a crash in practice. Calder Raceway saw John Crawford win a 60 mile motorcycle production race on Kawasaki, with his brother Bill fourth.
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Victoria
Allan Moffat
Warwick Farm
Michael Stillwell
Ron Coombs
Amarou Park
Ame
Toombs
Melbourne
John Crawford
Calder Taceway
Bill
National Junior Rugby League Round Robin victors named
Cooma Primary won the Ansett School trophy and Queanbeyan United captured the Club Shield at the Canberra round robin for junior teams. Finals results show Woonga Club 24 North Canberra 0, and other tight matches across divisions from under seven to under sixteen with notable wins by Cooma, Queanbeyan, Woden Valley, and Yass against North Canberra, Campbellton and Bomaderry teams.
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Queanbeyan United
Canberra
Lis Vstesaty
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Umler
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Waler-P
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Woden Valley High
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Woden Valley
Canberrae
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Wages
Bomaderry
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Waega
Yass
Wordlands Park
Nils
Mills Walks Good Time Despite Wind at Canberra Meet
Canberra walkers endured strong winds at the Black Mountain course and Capital Hill events. Jenny Mills won the junior 2 miles in 17 55.0 after a late surge from the back, with Sue Sutherland and Miriam Harding in minor places. Terry Jones claimed the seven mile race in 5 10, ahead of Robin Whyte, Pat Fisher, and John Tormey. The junior cross country produced many PBs led by Kerry Luckman’s 1500m win in 5 0, and Misa Luckman won the NSW schoolgirls 14 years 800m title. Debby Bryant posted a best 4 21.0, Isobel Trundle showed form in 0 39, while G Fenton won the boys 1500m near the front. Murray Jones logged 4 57.0 as the only sub five. In Sydney, Brice Adams won the senior NSW cross country title at Macquarie University with Dave McInnes second.
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Jenny Mills
Sue Sutherland
Miriam Harding
Terry Jones
Robin Whyte
Tisec
Jones
Pat Fisher
John Tormey
Capital Hill
Kerry Luckman
Misa Luckman
Debbie Bryant
Isobel Trundle
Nsw
G. Fenton
Stein Helgeby
Murray Jones
Sydnfy
Macquarie University
Brice Adams
Queanbeyan
Dave McInnes
McKay Sweeps First Round In NSW Squash Title Quest
World champion Heather McKay needed nine minutes to win the opening round at Killarney Heights for the NSW women's championship as she eyes a 12th title. She defeated Canberra’s Yvonne Cosgrove 9 1, 9 0. Several seeds won 3 0. New Zealand’s junior team whitewashed Australian girls in early rounds.
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Sydney
Heather McKay
Nsw
Fetts
Marion Jackman
Qld
Jenny Irving
Margaret Zachariah
Vic
New Zealand
Christine Parkinson
Telie Park
Beverley Calgham
Lynda Sanko
Stright
Misa Parkinson
Lyn Haves
Belconnen Edges Throsby In Tight Tennis Pennant Tie
Belconnen narrowly defeated Throsby in round four of the Mined tennis pennant after doubles left the score level. Reynolds and Rowland won the men 6-2 6-2 while Buichmann and Harry took the women 6-2. Throsby, missing key players, pressed late but fell short as Reid men clinched a 10 sets to 2 victory for Reid against Majura pairs.
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Throsby
Throshby
Roger Allmar
Peter DeVisser
Barbara Winder
Ivor Reynolds
Rodney Rowland
Josie Buichmann
Margaret Harry
Mrs Harrigan
Ben Honeyman
Iver
di Reynolds
Reynolds
North Woden
Turner
Pat Maenteol
Lora Jenkins
Margaret Berieldo
Annette Richardson
Mien
Alan Schwartz
Des Bradley
Terry Harker
Graeme O'Neil
Barker
Mrs Jenkins
Woden
Bernie Raftery
Craig Withell
Majura
Peter Purdy
John McDonald
Reid
Australian Pam Ryan wins two hurdles titles at Crystal Palace
Australian hurdler Pam Ryan from Melbourne dominated the rain soaked tartan track at Crystal Palace claiming her second Amateur Athletics title. She won the 101 metres hurdles in 13.4 seconds, within 0.3 seconds of the UK all comers record, and captured the 220 metres hurdles title the following night.
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London
Hodler
Pam Ryan
Melbourne
Crystal Palace
Surprises Rock Melbourne VFL Round With Big Kicks and Fights
In Melbourne's VFL round, Collingwood star John Greening left unconscious after a behind the play clash sparked a melee. Peter McKenna booted five goals as Collingwood won in a tense finish while Geelong beat Essendon by ten points. Richmond beat Carlton by 61, Hawthorn thrashed Fitzroy by 53, Footscray edged North Melbourne to keep finals hopes alive, and Melbourne defeated South Melbourne by 24 as errors marred the contest.
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VFL
Collingwood
John Greening
St Kilda
Ingwood
Peter McKenna
McKenna
Geelong
Essendon
Dons
Richmond
Carlton
Tigers
Hawthorn
Fitzroy
Hawks
Footscray
North Melbourne
South Melbourne
Wests Lose To Barton In Tight Women’s Hockey Clash
Barton defeats Wests 1-0 in the women’s A grade after a first half goal by P Fre. Wests dominate midfield with Mo Robbins and P Martin but fail to convert. Barton’s K Brown and central players anchor defense as Fisher’s J McNer and G Dawson shine for Central in their win.
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Barton
Wests
Mc Shaw
Enal
P. Fre
Mo Robbins
P. Martin
K. Brown
Central
P. Brick
J. Noble
L. Wormsbecher
J Harding
L. Estella
H. Batter
L. Long
Barton Triumphs 5-4 Over Central In Weekend Hockey
Barton edged Central 5-4 in a tight men's hockey match on Sunday, overcoming a 1-0 deficit after a shaky start. Hingee scored a hat-trick as Barton overran Central near the end, lifting Barton to fourth place amid a busy weekend of results including United, ANU, Old Canberrans and St Pats.
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Central
Hingee
United
ANU
Old Canberrans
St Pats
Wades Ghris Hocker
Mawson
Do Hughes
Torrere
St Michaela
de Mawson
Farrer Green
Gt Michaela
North Curtin
Pearced
Weston Warra
Fisher
Jumber Privat Garron
Do Farter
Warr Fisher
Melrowe
Woden
Melrose
ACE
tHinges
United Central
Hurrell
St Paw
Old Canh
Wess
ACT Teams Suffer First Inter Association Sweep Loss
Sydney secured a clean sweep of all grades in yesterday's inter-association boys hockey fixture at Liverpool. ACT trailed 1-0 at half time after Steven Woolfe’s early goal, then Sydney struck twice and added a late penalty to seal victory. Under-14 failed to break through as Alan Kercher and others pressured. under-12 led briefly but fell 3-1. under-11 endured a tight match before Sydney won 3-1.
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Sydney
Liverpool
Act
Canberra
Alan Kercher
Shooters vie for shield at Canberra shoot stage
At the McIntosh Range the Canberra Rifle Club held the Lloyd Shield first stage amid shifting winds. Top scores featured Asman, McIntosh, Ceeley with 78, while others like Gckenden, T. Jones, Gribble, Ockenden, and Dovey posted 77. Byrne and Hawes led with 74, alongside Ralph and several others.
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McIntosh
Canberra
Asman
Byrne
Hawes
Ceeley
Gckenden
T. Jones
G. Gribble
Ockenden
Dovey
Hills
Ralph
Hudson
Jessop
Tat Challen
Christofelt
Reid
Rateup
Mason
Saints Still Top on League Ladder in 20-12 Win
St George remained first with a 20-12 victory over Balmain at Kogarah Oval after a disastrous first half. Balmain trailed 2-16 at halftime, then surged in the second period but fell short. Manly crushed Parramatta 32-10 at Brookvale as St George extended their lead to 28 points with 17 rounds complete.
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Sydney
Balmain
St George
Kogarah Oval
Balmain Rouge
Manly
Parramatta
Brookvale Oval
Tigers
Graeme Langlands
John Peard
Saints
Max Cole
Rod Reddy
Barry Beath
Barry Barnes
Eastern Suburbs
South Sydney
Iadder
Heath wins COWES yacht race for second year
Britain’s Prime Minister Heath won the annual Isle of Wight yacht race on handicap for the second year in succession. Sailing Morning Cloud, he finished seventh on the water in the sixty mile course but secured overall victory.
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Cowes
England
Aap-Reuter
Weekend Canberra sporting results and scores across clubs
Canberra clubs dominated weekend action across shooting and hockey with numerous divisions. Notable results include Central and Barton in women’s hockey, ANU and St Edmunds in underage groups, and multiple grade finals. Local track and field champions and team events highlighted broad participation across Canberra venues.
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