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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1950

Page

2

Dawson Set For Lightweight Title Bout In Sydney

Sydney report notes American boxer Dawson expected to fight for lightweight title in Sydney Stadium. Manager Harry Hudalph comments on Dawson’s natural power and conditioning. Mougin praises Dawson’s gym form and hints at potential bout with opponent Mougin who has previously outpointed Kev Deliney and drawn with Norm Geat.

Sydney Frediie Dawa Aen Jean Mangin Sydney Stadium Harry Hudalph Fuidalph Tone Daivaen Pinanda Mougin Mougit Harvey Dawson Kev Deliney Norm Geat

Sands Brimm Bout May Be Postponed

The Sands Brimm boxing match, set for Monday week, may be postponed if rival Harry Bridges is unavailable to face American Charlie Williams. Hayes withdrew from his planned bout due to a cut eye from training.

Stom Harry Bridges Charlie Williams Hayes Willlams

Berry Concussed After Carnival Game Injury

Canberra rover Dud Berry suffered a concussion in a carnival game against N W yesterday and was hospitalized at Mater Mine. He will miss tomorrow and Saturday matches, hindering Canberra's lineup.

Representa Dud Berry Canberra Rover Mater Mine Tracordion

Sydney Cricket Ground Falls Short for Interstate Match

The Sydney Cricket Ground will not host the national football match between New South Wales and Tasmania due to surface damage from heel and rugby use. Officials consider moving the game to Trammpee Park as restoration work is required before kickoff.

Sydney Sydney Cricket Ground N.W Tasmania le A Moxham Australian Beles Mir. L. Taylor

Schroeder Topped in Close Finish by Rival

A murky sports brief notes Schroeder edged by a rival in a tight race as strategy and timing defined a tense finish. The account mentions efforts from both competitors and references a late push to avert defeat.

Engilan League Players Arrive Amid Australian Reports

On arrival from Auckland the Engilan League players faced questions about Australian press coverage. They dismissed reports of unpopularity and rejected claims of a rising nationalism and exaggeration in media.

Auckland Dreatty

San Domenico’s fine gallop at Moorefield on wet track

San Domenico ridden by O Whitney posted fast furlong splits from three furlongs to 144 for the first and 281 for the last. Trainer Ray Formons praised the effort saying the horse would not be raced if the event was moved to Moorefield. Secretary LV Lachal noted heavy ground with more rain expected as other Winter Handicap runners showed dash in the conditions.

San Domenico Moorefield O. Whitney Lwa Whitney Moore Domenico Gan Domenica Conner Ray Formons San Domenica LV. Lachal Rosch Frick Dash Ie Uelrfork Victoria Park Bungyman Granite Padmiore Bayone Lume Padmore Merchant Warwick Sala Bainmanes Wisign Theo

Merino Wethers Fetch Record Prices in Riverina Sale

Wethers from Almasation and Booligal set an all time high at up to £9 4s per head in Rand, Riverina. The sale covered 9 head with average price £8 1s for 67 head, hand shorn last July and sold by Younginis its Wenge as the buyer.

Sydney Wethers Almasation Booligal Merinos Rand Riverina Veeday Younginis

Gas Failures Hit Sydney Plant Staff Clash Over Time Ban

In Sydney the Gas Light Co. faced plant outages at Mortlake with 350 000 which could force reduced operations. A decision to suspend overtime sparked dispute as workers and management argued over staffing and coverage.

Aawosihivae Rodney Gma Pam Gaa Australian’ Gas Light Co Mortlake

Citation Injured May Be Retired To Stud

Chicago report notes the champion racehorse Citation suffering a left front ankle injury. With 29 wins and 38 starts, Citation has earned about 28,490 dollars and a plan by Calumet Farm to retire him to stud, potentially ending racing duties.

Chicago Citation Hila Calumet Farm Stanes

Horses Collide in Caulfield Fog During Morning Training

In dense fog at Caulfield, Sunnyland crashed into another horse during morning training. Sunnyland remained unconscious five hours after the incident and is expected to remain under veterinary care for about 20 more hours. Dr. G G Heslop supervises the horse.

Melbourne Tursday Bunnyland Wan Duintay Sunnyland

Commutation Cuts Death Sentence for Melbourne Lawyer

The State Executive Council commuted the death sentence of Melbourne barrister James Augustine O'Keefe, aged 50, for the murder of his wife in North Melbourne on April 29, to life imprisonment with a minimum term. The ruling follows a guilty verdict and timing details from the April crime.

Melbourne State Executive Council Jamex Augustine O'Keefe North Melbourne

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