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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

3

Union semi final fours decided in Canberra rugby

Easts beat Norths 6 5 while RMC No 1 defeated University 23 6 to reach the semi finals. RMC No 2 led Militia 39 0 at Duntroon Oval and won with four late tries. Hurlstone High beat Canberra High 6 3 at Manuka Oval in a fast, contest game.

Eastern Suburbs Northern Suburbs Manuka University R.m.c.no. 1 Fastern Suburbs Owens B. Moore Norther Suburbs Ffl Moore K. Harrison St Manuka Northa Shepherd Holden Turner Leech Matheson Ortha Easts Norths Qwena Welsh Snow Hunt McGrath Harrison Cumley O'Donnell Young Northan MacLeod Gardiner Seton R. Dunshea Willams Ward Pinkney H. Harrison M.C Brooker Hay Webb Tancred Whale Watson Varsity Smith Eddison Carmody TMC R.m.lc. Mo Paterson T. West Maloney Simpson McGavin L. Coleman Militia Greer Matthew Duntroon Oval R.M.C. No. 2 R.M.C Hurlstone High School Casley Keys Canberra High School Baker Manuka Oval Canberra Stevens Torrance Whiteford Bradley Blackall Hurlstone Taylor

Greyhound Maiden and Canberra Stakes results summarized

Saturday race card shows multiple heats at 473 yards with Just Smiles winning Heat 3 and Menia Bill taking Final 30-Dog Maiden Stake. Chakola's Pride and Andy Blue led other heats. Canberra Stakes events featured Kiora Verse and Encenda with close margins and times ranging around 27 seconds.

Just Smiles Cutalong Inheritage All Zang Whistful Maid Rats Money Let Up Brenda Lai Seven Bells Little Tumut Chakola Leall Helios Salary Boy Speedy Burn Canberra Deanne Some Shadow Dan O'Gow Same Law Same Shadow, 4 DE Anne, 5 Terry O'Shea, 1 Andy Size, Burnday Southerm Boy Fraulein Kreuger Leswant Kiora Musical Ann Zorn Evens Kiora Miss Mia Ona Cashaway Flying Morne Ann Zora Flying Whizzy Encenda Signo Vinces Northern Lass Encenada Golden Moss Prince Milanor Milanor Lad Marabou Golden Dots Brenson Shifty Lad Lady Roxord Briany's Delight Menia Bids Wee Shine Just. Smiles Agat Mensa Bill Chakala’s Pride Andy Blue Inheritance

Canberra Wins Carr Cup In a Tight Quinell Cup Final

Canberra defeated Queanbeyan to claim the Carr Cup after building a substantial early lead and withstanding a fierce second-half push. Forwards led by Eric Lewis anchored a forward game while Canberra backs constrained Queanbeyan’s pace, with Gribble and Webber starring in the comeback efforts.

Queanbeyan Canberra Hama Queeanbeyan Eric Lewis Scruma Eccuma Corcoran J. Howley Amarily Webber Grimes Wiefeld Lawha A. O'Brian T. Clear O'Brien Moore Mother Turvey A. Corcorano Gribble Vurvey Royal Curren Tno Fisher A. O'Berlen Rowley G. Ling A&a Corcoran Hin Lowin Clear Surran Burgun Lewis Ouranbeyan Willams Day Clea Milla Gribbie Floyal Quean Curran H. Thomas T¢mera Queanbean Seni Manntower Webster C. Meara

Forrest Triumphs Over Northbourne In Mixed Leaders Match

Forrest Jadiea and Mrs. Ford on rs. Turton edged Northbourne in a high level mixed doubles clash 6 5 6 3. Ford and Huntley led Forrest to wins over Waterman and Boag, while Northbourne claimed early sets before Ford Turton wrapped up the decisive doubles. Braddon and Forrest gained the lead in the standings as round results spread across A and B grades with close rubbers and varied winners.

Northbourne Forres Forrest Jadiea Ford Turton Treweth Huntley Watermany Boag Fisk Reid Marty Edwards Braddon Weetangerra Richards Garran Ainslie Kingston Muir Miller Amaire Southwell Morphett

Federal Golf Club Championship Round Produces Little Change

The Anal round saw George Ryan win the A grade with a strong start and become the first two time champion. Ted Griffiths was runner-up six strokes behind Bill Ware who carded 69. Dick McNamee dominated the B grade by 30 strokes ahead of Jim McMeel. Sid Griffiths edged out BI Ware by a stroke in the stroke handicap event.

George Ryan Ted Griffiths Bill Ware Dick McNamee Jim McMeel Sid Griffiths Mrs. Kelly

Mix Up At Harold Park Coursing Night Fiasco

Harold Park Mechanical Coursing in Sydney faced a chaotic Electric Light Stake as the hare started early. The crowd forced a re run after a false start and Manipulation won again at 7-1 then 5-2 with no tote betting on the redo. Stewards blamed a loose hare clip causing slow start.

Sydney Harold Park

Yarralumia and Eastlake Impose Mixed Football Results

Yarralumia 4 34 defeats Reid 36 and Barton 4 33 beats Barton 4 31. Eastlake 7 46 down Hall 1 29 while Eastlake 7 45 over Hall Ly 1 28. Overall points show Reid 18 Barton 16 Ainstie 15 Yarralumia 14 Hall II 12. Ladies may play football Wednesday then tennis Thursday if opponents agree. captains to confirm member availability promptly.

Amslie Kingston Griffith Barton FLMC Braddon II Reid Forrest Pointa Ainglie Grifith Braddon Railway Weetangerm Fastlake Griffith I Ainalle I Noarthbourne F Kingston IL Briuljdonm T Reid II Enatlake Reid IL Northbourne Weelangerra Ainslie Forrest 1 Almalie Jr Reid Lt Eastlake W Northbourne Weetangerra I Braddon I Gp I Reid IT Nts Reid I Forreat I Barton L Eastlake I Hall Ly Hall Ik Yarralumia Ainstie Hall II

Mako Beats Crawford In Semi Final Of Career Bowl

In Boston Gene Mako defeats Crawford in the semi final 8-6 3-8 6-2 6-2 as sultry weather hinders Crawford and Mako improves with a new service. Crawford nets easy drives and drops serves while Mako faces Quist in the final tomorrow. In Vancouver Bromwich and Hopman arrive to begin play at the Canadian championships starting tomorrow.

Boston Gene Mako America Crawford Mako Quist Vancouver Bromwich Hopman

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