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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

3

Canberra squash teams prepare for South African visit tonight

Five ACT players led by Terry Inglis face the strong South African Universities squad at Squash I Civic tonight. ACT lineup includes Inglis Thompson Robertson Blythe Landon, while SA players likely include Derek Broom and Keith Coppin. Matches start at 7 pm with free admission.

Canberra Civic ACT Terry Inglis Ken Thompson John Robertson John Blythe Peter Landon Derek Broom Keith Coppin Keith Rosenbaum Phil Timperley Chris Cook Melbourne University

Simpson to play Simpson at The Oval singles event

London August 1 and 9 venue The Oval hosts a six guest field for this year's single wicket championship with former Australian captain Abby Simpson among the entrants and eligible players.

London Reuter Abby Simpson the Oval

Leading teams triumph in women’s A grade basketball

Top teams won in women’s A grade with Weal Queanbeyan defeating Hy lands 32-5 Magpies Whistles 1 and Nationals 1 winning on forfeit from Saints. Reserve matches were close with Spiders Thistles and others delivering tight contests as standings tighten at the weekend.

Weal Queanbeyan Hylands Magpies Whistles Nationals Saints Spiders T Thistles Smdera West Chicanberand Hylanders Cllege Thistes Tod Sprites Tod Saints Real Thistles and Sprites Thistles

Galilee tops 10.0 for Melbourne Caulfield Cups

Galilee, a dual Caulfield Melbourne Cup winner, leads the weights with 10.2 in the Caulfield Cup and 10.1 in the Melbourne Cup. After an injury year, he resumes steady work in Adelaide under trainer Bunt Cummings. The field see many 9.0+ weights, with Red Handed and others also carrying heavy weights as context for the 1968 Cups.

Galilee Melbourne WPA Adelaide Bunt Cummings Calilee Bart Cummings Apar Swift General Arctic Coast Cummings Pont Floodird Padtheway New Zealand Tasmania Western Australia Queensland South Australia Nsw Victoria Williams

Reversal by Geelong in VFL shocks Richmond surge

Geelong staged a striking turnaround to beat Richmond in a vital VFL round. The win boosts Geelong’s position as Carlton extends its narrow lead atop the ladder while Collingwood and Melbourne push for finals spots amid tight finishes and notable performances by Hudson and other players.

Geelong Richmond South Melbourne Hist Melbourne Vizray North Melbourne North Ion Newmat Wade Michell Stevirial Bartlet Hurt Dean Patterson Eweeden Meckensie Elvis Bryce Willits de Carlton Richardeon Lynne Magi St Rild Ewer Hon Aunt Pe Hs Mala Carlton Wei St Kilda War Wiaa Collingwonal Melbourne Hawthorn Ee Fiteroy Ganic

Canberra Race Finish 5 Welter Handicap

Super Mile failed early then surged from the outside to win impressively after heavy ground coverage. Tarot stayed close, Radiant Archer weakened late but finished strong, while Shronell challenged before fading.

Radiant Archer Shronell Sjohs Hourigan Demi Paradise New Jose Paradise

Central edges United 1 0 in hard fought hockey clash

Central United defeated United by a single goal in a tight men s hockey match. Bryan Hurrell netted early for a half backed by a resilient Central defense. St Patricks beat ANU 2 0 to close in on a final four spot. Waratah Old Canberrans drew chances but failed to convert.

Central United St Patricks ANU Waratah SeeaHoe Old Canberrans I Central United Hockey Central Winening Bryan Hurrell Vince O'Connor Henry Kielich Erade Cenp cHuresi United O Patrek's Connor Kielleh Durkdaon Carmherrans Barton Cane Canberrams Tl Patricks Baptist Serta Cenieal Canberrans Grammar Old Eck Ff Canberra Black Gramcart Egruinds Patricks O Central Mun Waratal Falmoms St Edmunds Ff United Maramalan Earies Ty United Aid Can ‘Bertane Woden Maroan Patricks Orange Canberrons Putricks Goat St Patricks Marsan F Weden Central Waratah A Zi Barton United 1A ANT

Super Mile wins Welter Handicap at Canberra race

Canberra race meet spotlighted Super Mile, a four year old Hum ber Hawk gelding trained by a Queanbeyan yard and ridden by Bobby Kendall. Kendall clinched his first Canberra victory after a patient ride from the tail to surge clear by 14 lengths over Targi, with Radiant Archer third. You Know trainer Chit Robertson scored with a two year old in a bold rail run, while Rare Crown and Montite caused upsets in the Flying and Maiden events. Stewards later fined riders for interference in Montite’s race.

Jomo Montito Happy Jax Sir Dutton Canberra Kembla Grange Scottish Soldier Little Lock Cootamundra Queensland Bobby Kendall Super Mile Kendall Targi Radiant Archer Chit Robertson South Coast Wagga Ashley Bawden Mesore McDonough Skeln A. Hitler Aveden Fae Srbern G. Lon Robertson Julie H. Cartwright Hillier Tilfey Alibin Bundy Radiant Pearl Thompson T. Mullane Bopping Warhurat Pearson Monitto Jenseo i Tam Tam Meomberss It, 10. 7, Eee Lasted By PL Berry WeaAberan. Others: & Sir Thinnon Cvems Fiv Harpe Jan Uy

Siffert Wins British Grand Prix in Upset Lotus Victory

Swiss driver Jo Siffert in a Lotus Ford edged Chris Amon by about a second for his first Grand Prix win in Britain, setting a 2.58 mile circuit record and surpassing practice speeds as the World Championship race in Brands Hatch delivered a dramatic upset with favored drivers failing.

Brands Hatch England Aap Reuter Jo Siffert Siffert Chris Amon Jackie Icky Amons Ferrari Lotus Rob Walker Sgurage Walker Stirling Moss Nursburgring Baron de Graffenreich Britain

American Dan Gurney Faces Trouble With Eagle

American racer Dan Gurney left the starting area with his Eagle car, but a fuel pump failure forced an early withdrawal. Australian former champion Jack Brabham, piloting a Brabham Repco, then faced issues that sidelined him as the field tightened.

Dan Gurney Jack Brabham

Racing Calendar Shows Races Across Multiple Tracks

Wednesday brings racing at Canterbury Geelong and South Grafton with Canberra nominations due by 6pm on August 3. Thursday features Kembla and Moe with Canberra acceptances for Saturday at 10am. Saturday lists Canberra Warwick Farm Moonee Valley and Eagle Farm races.

Canterbury Geelong South Grafton Canberra Kembla Moe Warwick Farm Moonee Valley Eagle Farm

NSW and Canberra TAB Double Results Report

NSW and Canberra TAB double results include Oct Red Liverno and Abebe with 28.80. Golden Fluteman and Marlin top the Quine ton figures. Various S W S W and Canberra events listed with win and place dividends, multiple horses named and race numbers shown across the card.

Nsw Canberra King's Delight Klaas Delight Quinella Atarmon Malle Arden Vista Tarmombera Calberra Red Liverno Abebe Lew Cree Leo Liverne Gal Tury Club Eae Ae Mie Townes A. Smith T. F Mcintyre WA. Smith Bally Viswin Agee Tar Sembercy Sen. Valen Suleple Trish Byrne Toy E. Anderson Razier Uilumur P. Bakes Hyland Saint G. Gath Uap Fay Lothario Ser Ciolden Reich Sir Wahd Mureumbern Shelton Tam Mummers Crest Canberra Forest Lawn Johnen Ik Cherie Kedolent Fi G. Purbrich Forest Lass Sir Lode Bub Ware Vlalen Dem

Queanbeyan greyhounds mixed stake results and odds

Mixed stake racing at Queanbeyan features MOSARO MAIDEN ANTrea and several heats with Emerald Miss Waly Haven and Top Decent among notable runners. Final placings include Red Hegeet, Spotted Secret, and Wrigaddler in a dense card with sponsor notes and time marks.

Mosaro Antrea Emerald Miss Paul's Waly Haven Ofems Teev Mirdmy Jamy Mack Top Decent Mena Ahem Anec Ser Arigalta Lariarra Jatyde Fem Ewe Surveyor Guyre Cha Rothe Ksee Varrer Miyde Michael Muis Another Chariot Sen. Selen Talen Balen

Pistol Shooting National Club Handgun Event Highlights

The report lists shooters and scores from a national club handgun event. Names include KCulloch, J Gowen, Motland, Crambie, Koorey, Cor yen, Browne, Edington, Wheeler, Corrigan, Mesa, Harvey, Fowler, and others across A and Ungraded grades with scores ranging roughly from the 300s to mid-500s.

National Club Kculloch J. Gowen O. Bovd Motland Sens Stanford Crambie Koorey Coryen Hh, Browne A. Edington B. Molnar Vien P. Harvey C. Fowler

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