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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1957

Page

8

Selsdon wins Victorian Hunt Club Cup at Moonee Valley

Veteran Selsdon ridden by Brian Bedford secures the Victorian Hunt Clubs Cup over about 2 miles 3 furlongs, holding off Ormuzd as Astra Lad finishes mid field. Selsdon led early then stretched clear before Ormuzd closed in late. Bedford earns praise for a poised copy–book ride.

Melbourne Selsdon Ormund Moonee Valley Astra Lad Risin Brian Bedford Ron Bedford J. Bedfami Brian Parritg Ormuzd Mr. Bedford Mr. B. Bedford Kerr Yellow Bear K. Morley Parita Howdy Olympic Banner Blue Arab Len Lens Hallam F. Mangoplah K. Unwin Ballalaba R. Mallyon Fireworship I. Saunders Mangoplah Dame Fortune Cairo Call Nuala Chand

Moore To Fight At Los Angeles

World light heavyweight champion Archie Moore will defend his title against Tony Anthony in Los Angeles on September 11 in a Sinatra promoted bout. Julius Helfand of the World Championship Boxing Committee and New York Athletic Commission said Moore would not be stripped of the title, despite a prior invitation to defend against Anthony by noon yesterday. Covey, Sinatra's lawyer, confirmed the arrangement after talks with both boxers' managers.

New York A.a.p.router Archie Moore Tony Anthony Los Angeles Frank Sinatra Julius Helfand World Championship Boxing Committee New York Athletic Commission Moore Anthony Helfand Sinatra Jules Covey

Publication imprint for The Federal Capital Press

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd at Mort Street Braddon ACT.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd Mort Street Braddon A.C.T

Henricks Wins in Norway in 50 and 100 Free Events

Australian Olympic swimming champion Jon Henricks opened a Norwegian tour by winning the 50 metres freestyle in 26.4 seconds and the 100 metres in 58.7 seconds. Reports note poor conditions with chilly 55 degree water and unusual weather affecting times.

Bergen Reuter Jon Henricks

Doomben Plunge On Mac's Amber Doomben Plunge On Mac's Amber

Bookmakers push Mac's Amber to equal favouritism with Prince Delville for the Doomben Cup after a strong trial and heavy backing. The field expected to 25 runners with 24 last year, jockeys N Best and J Thompson named for main rides as market lists Prince Delville Mac's Amber Fire Flash Hot Spell Teranyan and others.

Oxenford Mac's Amber Prince Delville Fire Flash Supreme Court Waterford Hot Spell Shahwan Teranyan Baystone Van Sydney J. Thompson Thompson Ville Mac Amber Victoria Melbourne W. Williamson

Kramer to seek arbitration in Gonzales dispute

Professional tennis promoter Jack Kramer said he has instructed his lawyer to begin arbitration with world champion Pancho Gonzales over Gonzales’s refusal to play a nine day New York tournament. Kramer wants to settle who runs the Kramer tour and outlined a three person panel process.

New York Gonzales Los Angeles Hoad Kramer Ted Schroeder

Struggle for Union Final Four in Canberra Cup Race

The article forecasts Canberra Cup and First Grade finals with a three-way battle among Easts Norths and Queanbeyan for third and fourth places. It lists current standings, upcoming matches, and referee appointments as the league pursues the final four, plus reserve and third grade contest glimpses. The Royals and RM C are seen as likely top two in First Grade, while Norths Goulburn Easts and Forestry contend for remaining spots.

Easts Norths Queanbeyan Northern Suburbs Rm.c Eastern Suburbs Navy R.M.C R.A.A.F Roya's North Rla.a. F Goulburn Forestry RAAF R.mlc RM. Reds Duntroon P. Lawler Ainslie R.M.C. Staff Reid B. Cook R.M.C. Whites G. Pettit R.M.C. Reds R. Cresmer R.M.C. Blacks F. Cassidy Dunetroon A. Collins Royals Northbourne D. Wiliams

Women’s hockey matches set for Acton on Saturday

Women’s hockey will be played at Acton on Saturday with two sessions at 1 45 p m and 2 45 p m The lineups include Evergreens and Waratahs teams with players listed For the 2 45 p m slate Ex Students High Grammar Waratahs St Christopher’s High and High II contests are noted while Thistles receive byes The two senior Goulburn teams to be named Sunday at the ground are expected to practice then and the school boon will be announced later.

Womein Acton Evergreens Ivy Waratahs I E.benne J. R. Tees Evergreens II Telopea I H. Christie C. Baker Evergreen Hui Telopea II J. Garnsey High I L. Colwell M. McInnes Grammar I Waratahs M. Stokes P. Wardle St. Christopher's High II R. Bennetts P. Flaherty High 11 Grammar II Thistles Goulburn

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