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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

6

Struggle for Semi Finals in Northe Rugby Meet

The Northe union race tightens as University, RM C No 1 and No 2, Militia, Norths, and Faste vie for semi final spots. University must win one of two matches to advance. RM C No 2 could force a tie by sweeping both games. Varsity, Militia, and RM C No 1 all have paths to the final with varying outcomes. The sprint championship heats on July 99 and the final on August 6 loom as key, with trophy donated by A J Nish. R M C No 1’s Hay extends his lead in try totals as players switch clubs.

Rm.c R.M.C Ore Cel Militia Baw Varsity Jose’ Bath Wm.c Dows E.M.C A.M.C Varaity F.M.C K.elc Basts Wandee A. J. Nish

Carlton and Hawthorn see Melbourne league clash in Canberra

National football notes Canberra eyes Carlton vs Hawthorn at Manuka Oval and Queanbeyan v Acton to decide premiership lead. Hawthorn seeks revenge after loss to St Kilda while Manuka hosts Gastinke as finals race tightens with Eastlake and Queanbeyan ties. Reps name best players and reflect strong form across the league.

Kensington Races Full Card Start Times and Entries

Racing card lists starting times from 3 30 through 4 30 with horses such as Alan Verde Kiemm Drouthy Eagle S and Fernclod in the Fourteen Two Handicap and Welter Mile events. Other runners include Lady Gay Mag Digiand Ben Riz Kentucky Misa Armi The Gamble and Blue Fire Maggie. The page appears to be a scratched field listing with numerals and horse names, typical of an early 20th century racing guide.

Alan Verde Rampaore Fernclod Lady Gay Mag Digiand Ben Riz Kentucky Blue Fire Maggie Lasting Honan Curiosity Pearl Verde

Brill Breaks Record in Queanbeyan Club 20 Mile Race

Queanbeyan Club seniors saw J Brill of Canberra win the first division 20 mile scratch race from R Pepper and B Kelly, setting a new club record. Pepper led at 10 miles but Brill surged to win by a length. time 40m 20s. Thornton won the second division in 51m 48s with Koorey taking second, Mason dominant among juniors over five miles. Next week features a 24 mile Bookmakers' Purse handicap.

Ainslid Acton Rogera Aetoo Kelly Altalle K. Oéok Eastlake Queanbeyan Kay Ee Murden Bantleke McCarthy Mines Rovers Ainslie Ceaok Canberra Amalle A. Williame Murden Thia HK. Williams Yandell Manuka Rabi Sary R. Pepper B. Kelly J. Brill Queanbeyan Club Pepper Brill A. Thornton

Ireland to Americas ring dreams and a famous car clash

A promoter sought a boxing prodigy in Ireland signing Pat Comiskey after a roadside encounter. The 13 year old redheaded lad, later watched by Joe Soula, was predicted to be world champion within two years as he battering down opponents in America. In Melbourne sports notes, Cheery Jack wins the Poutta Gana Hurdle after a protest, with NSW hopes dashed and the lure of the National Hurdle debated.

Ireland Wicely Ito Isle of Green United States Pat Comiskey America Joe Soula Melbourne Sydney Cheery Jack New South Wales Feld N.3.w Post Chevy

Moonee Valley Trial Mardie Race results and placings

Race day at Moonee Valley featured the Trial Mardie with COB GARD leading at 2m 11s, first place for Clonlea and Binnak Girl in split finishes, followed by Dignitas Paul Pan Arutus and Wimlaw among others. Juvenile Handicap results show Silent Night top and Grandson second with several horses and betting figures listed, plus Maiden Plate and additional divisions with multiple runners and times.

Cobgard R. Sweetnam Clonlea L. Meenan Binnak J. McMahon Dignitas Paul Pan Arutus Wimlaw Dark Thorn the Ranch Binnik A. Dewharat Grandson R. Gray Ron Hall Omen Valesca Dempsey Hullabaloo Jim‘s Pal Ghippia Jasina Malior Fortohello Blaenelly Diva Mornement Miss Gallant L. Dixon Rendezvous P. Simmonds Houletse Fadiant Jessie Mathews Knight Errant Lady Sykes Migs Gallant bBirman F. Dempsey Braefort FR. Batley W. Cox Curious Gift Enterprise Balvona Deniker Miabrook Shanad Godetia Molec Altman Clovelly Midnight Presaboy Frince Igor F. de Valle Bogota H. Mornement Hoatilius V. Hartney Arralin Lady Alfcia Fiftieth Battery Theo

Indigestion Opinion From Brompton Resident

Mr. N. Smith of 126 East Street Brompton writes praising Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as excellent for indigestion. He has used them for ten years and keeps them in the house. He now takes about two pills a week and can enjoy any meal and recommends them to friends.

Nightly Race Entries and Betting Totals From Local Meeting

Handicaps list Queen Hither Market Merry Impersonator and Gay Invader in 1 mile races with times 1.20 and 2.11. Bets show Queen Hither and Market Merry as top bets, with Impersonator listed second. Three Year Old Handicap features Gay Invader as favorite with Request and gun Well as contenders. Major participants include Catrina Mahalo Logian Norfall and others across multiple races, with detailed odds and results.

Logian Ama Terasu Catrina Mahalo Mavista Sweet Rhythm Ben's March Colmar Norfall Prince Igor Bogota Hostilies Queen Hither A. Dewhurst Market Merry H. Badger FR. Bailey J. Gilmore Request Sun Vet Diva Tidylus Fon Gaybrooks Mystic Lady Quicksilver Prince Pardon Whernside Gay Brunette Astronomer Golden

Moffatt Captures Sunday Match With 90 27 63 Handicap Cut

D Moffatt won the Sunday afternoon event with 90 27 63, shaving three strokes from his handicap. Third round club trophy cards show D Moffatt 90 27 83 and other players listed. The squad to face Canberra Federal next Sunday at Canberra includes W Punahan A Ogden H Evans H Dreyer J Arnold H Lee and H Tapp.

D. Moffatt D. M Moffatt A. Ogden T. Harigan Co. Howell H. Dreyer HR. McElroy Canberra Federal Canberra W. Punahan H. Evans J. Arnold H. Lee H. Tapp

Micawber Withdrawn From Caulfield Cup

Micawber, injured after the Doomben Cup, appeared sound on the track today. The horse will be given a rest and then sent to Sydney for Epsom Handicap preparation, with plans to race in Melbourne at Caulfield and Flemington but not in the Caulfield Cup.

Bribbane Micawber Sydney Melbourne Caulfield Flemington

Boxing rule adopted after foul claim in Sydney fight

Sydney Stadium authorities and Olympia Sports Ltd decide a boxer claiming a foul must undergo medical examination to determine if he may continue. The rule targets future fouls in boxing matches at the Sydney venue.

Sydney Wilson-Kui Kong Young Sydney Stadium Stadiuma Ltd Olympia Sports Ltd la Ft

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