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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1968

Page

3

Canberra trotting meet yields two wins and three titles

Vaughan Zglinicki drove brilliantly at the Canberra Paceway on Saturday to secure a double and win all three trotting premierships. He dominated by taking the Progeiye and the Inter fate Handicap with First Noel, while a second place finish capped his standout performance.

Vaughan Zglinicki Canberra Zglinicki Albion Park Sydney Noel Mitton Mick Day First Noel Imare Malniri Delpate Carl Henry Delgado Mittagong New Lang Gift King Take Heed Reveller Chief Handsome Garry R. Allport G. Small R. Douglas D. Hyles W. Law John Edlington

Sandy's Hope Wins Doomben Cup and Targets Epsom

Doomben Cup winner Sandy's Hope boosted to 8.5 in the Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 5 after a 11 furlong Doomben Cup triumph in Brisbane. The rising six year old gelding, trained by C. W. Kearns, faces a choice between the 1600m Epsom and the 13 furlong Metropolitan before the October double final.

Sydney Epsom Randwick Sandy's Hope Brisbane Wyong AJC Ken Goodwin Sandy's Melbourne Winfreux Cabochon Stradbroke Doncaster Generil Command Rajah New Zealand Weenell Weenell’s Linden Ashley Bawden Cootamundra Ver Hero Want Canberra John Edlington Ing Davidal

Surprise Turner II triumph over Braddon in mixed tennis

Turner II secured a surprise win over Braddon rival Braddon in the ACTSTA mixed tennis round. Alison Ide and Stella Muspig helped Turner establish an early lead by taking 6-3 6-5 in the opening sets, with Turner’s mixed pair Ide and Richardson winning 6-0 and 6-5 to clinch the match. Throsby, Reid, and Macnicol contests added to Turner’s dominance as Braddon struggled to maintain advantage.

Turner II Braddon Alison Ide Stella Muspig Turner June Fraser Margaret O'Sullivan John Hamilton John Skene Bob Thorton Alan Richardson Ide Richardson Miss O'Sullivan Skene Miss Fraser Hamilton Miss Murphy Thornton Throsby Turner I Pat Macnicol Kay Schiavinato Stephanie Percivall Sue Austin Laurie Manning John de Costa Advant John Austin John Greenup Sui Misa Percivall Greenup Schiavinato de Costa Macnicci Manning Reid Barton Norma Crawley Judy Purdy Margaret Harrigan Betty Armstrong Eric Bycroft Bob Harrigan Leo Lonergan Jj Phillip Wells Crawley Lonergan Mrs Harrigan Bycroft Mrs Armstrong Harrigan Majura Campbell Robyn Campbell Joan Deards Gay Tummon Betty Lucas John Freney Bert Nicholls Bob Lane John Weatherston

Racing calendar mixed city races and canberra nominations

Racing calendar lists Wednesday races at Grafton Hawkesbury and Cranbourne with nominations closing 6pm for Canberra races on Saturday July 20. AV notes acceptances at 10am for Canberra races on Saturday July 13. Saturday program includes Canberra Rosehill Caulfield Ipswich and Newcastle races.

Grafton Hawkesbury Cranbourne Canberra Ballarat Rosehill Caulfield Ipswich Newcastle

Two leading ACT baseball teams beaten in upset losses

Woden lost 6-7 to Ainslie as four late runs tipped the match. Thurle walked seven in the late innings. ANU fell 7-1 to Rebels while ANL committed eight errors and managed only two hits. Colts beat Vultures 14-9 as Colts’ defense limited errors to three. Rebels pitchers limited ANL to no hits in seven innings for a decisive win.

Woden ANU Ainslie Ross Thurle Camberri Rebels ANL Colts Vultures Thurle Oe Ae Gi Peters Kevin Ryan Brand Campbell Ryan Tharle McLaren Jeneen Collin Kilduff Thompson Almidiez Campbell i Chatham Rony Schmidt Gerry Small Jack Marges Schmidt Tony Lawson Brian Flanagan Marges Max Jensen Small J McCormack Lepine Stevenson Marge Foulstone Lawnon Wardick Forbes Don Williams Bob Craven Mark Stowers Craven Stewart Paolo Gallager Errens Ani

Thistles Rally Upsets Magpies In Women’s Basketball

Thistles upset Magpies 20 18 at Southwell Park as centre Helen Sharp sparked late rallies and Dianne Blunden finished chances. Magpies led 8 3, Thistles turned tide in second quarter and rode tight defense to win. If Thistles defeat Star Lights in replay they could top the league.

Thistles Magpies Southwell Park Istles Helen Sharp Dianne Blunden Thisdea Starlights

Laver Wins Wimbledon Final In Straight Sets At Paris

Rod Laver, Wimbledon champion, defeated John Newcombe 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the international professional championships final in Paris. The match lasted 1 hour 15 minutes with Laver dropping serve once in the second set as he cemented his claim as the world’s top player.

Paris AAP Rod Laver John Newcombe Laver Newcombe Newport South Wales Reuter Bill ‘Bowrey Owen Davidson Bowrey Howrey

Central Barton battle ends in 3 all hockey draw

Central and Barton played to a 3 3 draw at Reid Oval on Saturday in a day of hockey action. St Patricks beat Waratah 1 0, and Old Canberrans defeated ANU 2 1. Terry Deane opened for Central, Hellyer equalised, then Bill and Powell put Barton ahead before final penalties.

Reid Barton Turner Throady Turner Braddon Yell Turner Majura Turner Campbell Cibell I Rleka O'Connor North Pune Forrest Throsby Met Hin LS Braddam In Hill North Woden Si ¢ Reid St Patricks Flinders AML Braden F Barton Yarsalons A Nor Tad Camabel Canali Rell Almslie de Campbell ANU Central Reid Oval Waratah Canberrans Terry Deane Riod Geoff Hellyer Errol Bill Bill John Powell Kevin Booth Graham Kelly Bob Pike Graham Walker Wara Saints Henry Kielich Daryl Fox ANL Hi l Ross Ford Dick Luke Old Mick Carlin Alo Central iMeune Powell Barton “Pike Hellyerts St Patricks Kielichi Ford. Curtin Duke United United MT Harton Baptist Podrew Ol Canber Old Cantana ASL Ware St Edmonds Deramaton Engled St Edmunda Canberrams Old Canberrans Old Cam Daramalan Wars Berrans Woden Tah Unsted Did United S Edmunds & Central Grammar Taramnalan Under Cinder Cun Perrans St Patrick's Whiteberrans St Pattah de Barton Daramalac Ricks Orange Canberran Divi St Patricka Maroon St Patricks Gold Patricks Green

VFL Final Four Hopes Narrow After Round

Geelong and Richmond suffer losses as Carlton Essendon and St Kilda gain edge for finals. Footscray surprise with 14 goal win over Geelong while Melbourne and North Melbourne push their positions. Hawthorn builds win over South Melbourne as Collingwood stays in finals contention.

Geelong Richmond Carlton Essendon St Kilda Essenby Fitzroy Vic- Kilda Stora Park Footscray Melbourne North Melbourne Collingwood Kilda Hawthorn South Melbourne Peter Hudson Chest Nicholls Tones Lotte Crosewelld Edmond Barthett Campbell Barre Sheedy Footerray CW Hitten Thorpe Hissell Jillard McKenna Att Britt Murray iPeaples Crow Meagher Angus Gisson Cramminath Melhomrme Heriot Hedford Skilton Hienant Agst Favendon Si Kilda Fae Gerlong

Saturday Race Results Include Multiple Odds and Winners

Racing results from Canberra and surrounding areas list a crowded card with many horses, trainers, and payouts. Notable winners include Gundagai Clorinda Lom, Castello Kee, and Flying Smoke, with results across novice, maiden, and handicap events and substantial dividents recorded in Win and Place figures.

Conberts Reina Lady Beleym J. Waterboy SAW Canberra B. Sebrig Cook Idason Spinks Place Fc Glen Mosman J. Thompson

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