Wests win Wills Cup to take clear lead in ACT rugby
Wests defeated RMC 12 11 at Manuka to become first Wills Cup holders and seize a clear lead. A misplaced 25 dropout into touch sparked a scrimmage and penalties, while David Steele crossed for a try and Jim Smith added two penalties. Wests showed better ball control and penetration, while RMC defense and attack struggled for rhythm despite two late tries.
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Wests Edge RMC In Narrow Rugby Thriller
In a hard fought rugby clash Wests defeated RMC despite errors and fatigue in forward battles. Standouts include Macdougall, Cun ningham, and Gruzas, with Gardiner and Garner scoring for RMC amid stiff, error prone play and late lineout confusion under referee John Dunstone.
Devlin Seeks Open Glory After Sparkling Qualifying
Australian Bruce Devlin, 34, qualified with rounds of 69 and 68 on Gullane 71, aiming to improve on his best Open finish of fourth in 1966 at Muirfield. He reports flawless driving and superb touch on the greens, with long game at a career peak as Open qualification continues. Also practicing are Robert Shearer, Frank Connellan, and Jack Newton after yesterday’s Open qualifiers.
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Gullane
Jack Nicklaus
Muirfield
Robert Shearer
Frank Connellan
Jack Newton
Extra time thrills as three cup ties extend play
Federation Cup games produced high drama with three matches going to extra time. Monaro Olympic’s 2-2 draw with Monaro was abandoned after 10 minutes of extra time due to fading light. Croatia Deakin edged Forrest 2-0 with Nado Spaleta scoring after extra time. Lyons defeated Phillip 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw post extra time, Lyons becoming the sole second division side in the semi finals. Juventus defeated Macedonia 2-0 at Ainslie Oval, with Ian Cumming and Mauro Valeri delivering the goals. The Monaro Olympic thriller featured late goals from Turco and Donda before Olympic equalised, then Smith volleyed home for Monaro in extra time before Coulter’s clearance saved a late Monaro effort. Turner overwhelmed ACT under-16s 6-1 in the morning match. Details on P10.
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Meads Missed by NZ Island Rugby Selectors
Wellington Sunday AAP reports Colin Meads was left out of the North Island team to face the South Island in Christchurch next week. Eight players on each side have NZ caps. The inter island match precedes All Blacks selection for Australia tests. Meads, back from a serious back injury, may miss tours to Britain later this year after 55 Tests since 1957.
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Folley dies in Tucson boxing great dies after fall during wrestle
Zora Folley, 41, heavyweight contender who fought Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston, died in Tucson after slipping and hitting his head while wrestling with a friend at a motel. He was taken to hospital where he died. He leaves a wife and eight children in Chandler, Arizona.
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Bethwaite Triumphs In International Flying Dutchman Race
Australia’s Mark Bethwaite won the International Flying Dutchman Week trophy off Medemblik on the Kesselmeer, sealing victory with the seventh race. He tops the final standings with three points, ahead of Peter Byrne of Canada on 33 points and Jock Bilger of New Zealand. Other notables include Hughes of Canada and Hellemans of Holland in the top ranks.
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Canada
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Jock Bilger
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West Germany
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See-saw Wimbledon final as Smith leads Nastase 3-1
Top seed Stan Smith of America built a 3-1 leads in the Wimbledon men’s singles final against Ilie Nastase of Romania in London. After losing the first set 4-6, Smith won the next three 6-3, 6-3, 6-? as Nastase struggled with concentration and equipment amid overcast skies.
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Harris dropped from Test side in rugby league selection
Australian selectors make one change for the second Test against New Zealand in Brisbane. Wayne Stewart replaces Mark Harris at winger, Stewart having prior Australia representation and playing for Western Suburbs. Referee Keith Holman reappointed for the match.
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Ainslie Routed by Eastlake in Canberra Football Match
Eastlake dominated Ainslie at Manuka Oval in a 122 point victory with David Morgan scoring four goals and Trevor Heath among the standout players. Ainslie’s Charlie Smith and Wayne Batchelor were among the bright spots, while Manuka’s Terry Crallagher kicked 12 goals in another Saturday fixture.
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Fastlake
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Laver ousted from US tourney at Bretton Woods
Cliff Richey upset top seed Rod Laver 6-7 6-3 7-5 to reach the Bretton Woods semi finals. Jeff Borowiak defeated Tom Okker 6-3 6-4 and will face Bob Carmichael who beat Ismail El Shafei 6-4 6-2. Arthur Ashe and Richey set to meet in the other semi after Ashe beat John Alexander 7-6 6-3.
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Ashe
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Washington Hotel
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Trinidad government refuses travel permit to coloured South Africans
The Trinidad and Tobago Government reaffirmed it will not grant permission for coloured South Africans to enter or travel within the country. The stance underscores ongoing racial policy tensions as authorities emphasize strict entry rules and equal treatment concerns amid regional debates on apartheid-era restrictions.
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Olympic berth in sight for Ryan Fugene
The United Press reports Ryan Fugene of Beekwoth won the 880 meter race to secure a spot for the Munich Olympics. Rival Rimiy Matson, the defending Panics champion, finished fourth in the shot put at the Olympic trials, ending his bid.
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Argentine side hits low spot in London match
The Argentine touring team were 127 for eight at stumps after being bowled out for 224 by Harrow Town in London. Harrow’s R Angley made 64, with Thompson 37 and Mason 24 not out. Argentine bowlers Annand 3 for 53 and Sylvester 2 for 27 led the attack as slow spin on a soggy wicket limited batting, Raffo top-scoring with 24.
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