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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1954
Page
7
Australian runner Jolt Landy attended a Vancouver star reception yesterday. The event featured photos and short films about Landy and his career, with local life and prospects for a future project emphasized by attendees.
United States defeated West Italy 3-0 to win the opening Davis Cup tie. The Americans swept both singles matches and secured the early lead in the zone competition.
Ci berra City Bowling Club schedules weekend matches with finals in the afternoon. The greens are described as slippery and moisture affected by the meter reading.
Sydney reports Rugby League official Oxford condemning a riot tainted match between Western Suburbs and England. He says his dream of refereeing a Test was dashed and he resigned after deeming the game an offence to public decency.
England is favoured to win the Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground after a runaway second Test win in Brisbane. Rain in Sydney has left the ground heavy, possibly aiding Australia and affecting England's chances as the match continues.
The zone rugby league committee cut Bob Gruin’s suspension from one month to two games after an incident at Queanbeyan Oval on July 11. Gorey Causeway and other players faced bans or cautions for disciplinary actions during rounds, with additional suspensions noted for reserve grades.
Sunday group matches at Juror competition include Frietal Rovers versus Buns Rendore at noon and Federal Rovers versus Capuain's Flat at 180 p.m. Atoxie matches follow as listed with Federal Rovers top players named across the squad. Waterloo Cup Melbourne reports a dramatic final day with Byaswee conquering Gallant Bloom after semi finals featuring Kapren and Galant Plume.
The notice lists lottery entries and addresses across various localities including Merrylanda West Ryde Kempsey Goulburn and Enfield. It states Lotteries 3125 and 3126 with drawings scheduled on Monday and mentions multiple participants and syndicate names such as Birthday Synd., Try Again Bynd and 1 Synd. J. Mathews and W. Kelly are named among others.
Melbourne jockey W. Wil Munieon teams Euphrates with Paper Strip in the Doomben Cup field alongside New Zealander Paper Strip to be ridden by M. Sellwood and Big Spree with apprentice t. Retinson. Trainer J. Mayor hopes for top contenders including Chief Admiral and Key Mar as final entries are shaped.
Italian featherweight Ber gio Milan defeats Young Regan at West Melbourne Stadium in a 17 round main event. Milan forces a knockdown in the seventh round, Regan rises but is finished by a single blow for a technical knockout victory. Regan showed composure despite Milan’s rapid switch from right to left handed punching.
Sydney riders Frida tor cy etn rain Qaim heyan and Wootengong enter the Trasery 100 Mile Pak alongside Don Nichola wed Palm 1Quean feyani Ai Overton Wotlongone Seventy ern. Guner cowry men target wins across stages Tord Newuastrel dark Grima and others race under Queanbeyan and St George affiliations.
Hyam Walter of Elizabeth Bay seeks an injunction in Equity Court against the Greyhound Racing Control Board and the Wagga Diggers' Greyhound Racing Club. The action aims to prevent exclusion from NSW greyhound courses. The matter was stood over for two weeks.
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