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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

8

Likely Winners Emerge In Pennant Tennis

In pennant tennis with three rounds left Reid and Braddon look set for Division A men’s 8 semi finals. Read across divisions, Reid, Forrest I, Farner and Ainslie look strong in mixed, while Braddon and Narrabundah vie for top spots in nearby divisions. Upcoming draws list Turner, Barton, Throsby and St Patricks in key clashes.

Reid Braddon Liberty Reid Griffith v. O'Conarton Ma Ner Izt Throsby Fenton Sami Barton Forrest I Farner Ainslie Sion Raid I Griffith North Uni St. Patricks Reid II Turner Acton Fyshwick Bt. Patricks Narrabundah Alnslie Causeway Yarralumla B My. Bloom T Ad O'Connor Patric Barton Throsby Causeway Yarralumia Ainslie Ivy St. Patricks I Ainglie II Forrest II Windera Throsby I Forrest Oe Throsby II Amtred Forrest TZ North-Uni Ainslie Bye North- Uni Parner I Reid T Forrest Turner IT Red Acton Hotel Ainslie School St. Patrcks O’connor-Br Turner II Turner I Reid I Flinders Reid IL Ainslie I

Federal Golf Club Announces Second Round Match Results

The Federal Golf Association reports round two play with several match results. Mrs P Moore defeated Mrs P Koorey 7 5, Mrs I Arbuckle beat Mrs G Solomon on forfeit, Mrs P O Rourke defeated Mrs BE May B, and Mrs R Robinson beat Mrs M Gourlay on the 20th hole. The 18 hole stroke event was won by Mrs B Smith with 1065 20 76, followed by Mrs B Vallance 108 20 88, Mrs D Arbuckle 113 2 90, and Mrs M Finlay 129 36 93.

Champochips Xecade P. Moore P. Koorey B. Smith B. Vallance D. Arbuckle M. Finlay

May to Lead MCC Tour in South Africa

Peter May England captain in the current Test series will head the MCC squad touring South Africa this winter. Freddy Brown to manage the side with rest of the party expected to be announced on May 12. The dispatch is filed from London with AP and Reuters.

London A.A.P . Reuter Peter May England Australia M.c.c South Africa Freddy Brown

Ainslie V M C Match Postponed Over Unplayable Oval

With Ainslie unable to host due to a ruined oval, 60 homes are relocated while final four hopes hinge on a Saturday win. RMLC leads with two games left. Eastlake and Manuka also in contention as teams prep for round actions and the Kingston Oval clashes.

Ainslie Oval RMLC Wastlake Robbie Radclyffe Ladd Queanbeyan- Acton Turner Quean‘psyan Field O'Sullivan Nash Ainslie v. R.mlc Field Knight Boundary James Craft Swaab Eastlake Manuka Kingston Rutter Queanbeyan-Acton Queanbeyan RAM

Runner-Up Jacobi Posts 49.07 Mark Ahead of Miles

A German rider named Jacobi finished second with a 49.07 time, edging Miles in a close sprint. The event highlighted strong performance from European competitors and set the stage for a tight finish.

Miles Jacobi

Farm Race Upsets Fill Card With Big Turnarounds

Winners included Culzean Alandra Moonvale Alma Tan and Cudgelico all finishing well back last start. Ulandra sweeping from 12th at first straight to win Juvenile Maiden after heavy backing. A. Lyell blamed Culzean on rain affected tracks while T J Smith yard scored big with Ulandra. Atlantic Sun led late in second division while Hyfred faded after strong finish.

Manuka Mice Prem Ship Pini Donnellan Grigg Colin Ware Ghirardello Ware Galvin Gaughwin Atlane Sun Culzean Alandra Moonvale Alma Tan Cudgelico Canterbury T. J. Smith Sydney Ulandra Cassell Hyfred Moorakyle Fairy Dream A. J. Lyell N. Munsile Kerrbrook R. George Shortcake J. O'Sullivan Romany Air Turk Dean Polinebroke Alma Ton Corsini W. Erickson Priory N. Sellwood W. Cook King Caste Mlinois Livorno Mayborough Daring Mac F. Leman J. Thompson Waterford G. Podmore Garter Knight Irish Court Night Mail Cudgelice A. Ward Atworth P. Burke T. Hill Narine Atlantic Sun Passion Queen R. Selking Dananbilla Sign Wood Timshel A. Thompson F. Hood T. Odlum Bonny Rob Fairy Trinity Pacenna Grand Cavalier

Canberra Faces Yass In Group 8 Rugby Clash

Canberra representative teams in Group 8 Rugby League prepare to meet Yass on Sunday in matches that could eliminate the first grade and spoil the reserves double chance. Captains Rankin and Hawke return with coach Pat Rankin leading selections for Firsts and Reserves.

Canberra Yass Pat, Rankin Alan Hawke Ron Fisher Tommy Boyd J. Kirchner P. Flemming R. MccCullogh T. Boyd

Hoad Loses to Davidson in Sweden Tennis Test

Lew Hoad’s streak of outs since Wimbledon ended as Sven Davidson defeated him 7-4 7-5 6-3 in a Australia versus Sweden match. Australian Don Candy beat Ulf Schmidt 8-6 6-2 and the Swedish pair beat the Australian duo 6-3 7-5 in doubles.

Stockholm

Springboks Triumph Over West Coast Side in NZ Match

The touring South African Rugby Union team beat Westport West Coast 27 to 6. The Springboks dominated after halftime as the combined side struggled with weak tackling allowing the South Africans to free their backs for scoring opportunities.

Westport N.Z A.A.P Reuter West Coast Bullet Springboks

Women’s hockey draw for Actcy Saturday matches

The schedule lists women’s hockey games with times 11.30 am 12.30 pm 1.50 pm 2.45 pm. Players named include Mulholland Bennett Perry Blakston Manning Lalor My holland Bannett McInnes Weick Loneragan and teams Waratahs Thistles Ex-Students and Quean Yin His.

Wom Actcy Grammar TL V. Telopes Day Mulholland IL. Y Grammar IT Jazmyy Bennett iGrammar I Perry Blakston Chista Iphers Quean Yin M. Manning D. Blakston B, Lalor M. Myholland E, Bannett Y McInnes M. Weick Loneragan

Turner hosts women’s basketball draw at Turner

The daylong schedule lists matches across grades at Turner on Saturday with teams including Queanbeyan Rovers, Magpies, West Quebe yan, Camway Rovers, St Patrick's, Martens A Reserve, C Y M, CY C, Braddon CYC, Qua beyan Dodgers, Ex Tech, Grammar, WRAAF, Woolworths, Ainslie Primary, Baptists, W.C.A. and UTA teams with officials named for each pairing.

Turner Checks Queanbeyan Rovers T, Hunt P. Monck Magpies West Quebeyan V. L G. Baten Camway Rovers High IL E. Hill P. Clift St. Patrick's Martens Ly P.m Turnervy High Iv K. Peters C. Peters C.Y.M. v. Cy.c C. Meloney J. Corsini High II V. Grammar J. Foter J. Stitt T Ly Braddon C.Y.C M. Deans V. Baptists I J. Glover M. Harriett W.ca. Ly Telepta TI G. Murray F. Gallagher C. Blomfield D. Miller Baptists IL V. Elliott L. Gunn Grammar Ainslie W.C.A J. Nevin R. Waters

Beauvite Dies in New Zealand Racing Tale

Wellington reports former champion racehorse Beauvite died at Levin this week. From 60 starts he won 1 race, 9 seconds and 5 thirds. His earnings totalled £27,770, marking him as a standout of his era.

Wellington A.ap Relk Ter Beauvite Levin

State Lottery draws and syndicate listings across Sydney area

A garbled OCR listing multiple lottery syndicates and locations across New South Wales. It mentions C a 3 syndicate entries, Namkrow at Tatt's Hotel, Neatheath Fa Cessnock, Me synd John Crescent, Carlton Summer Hill, Old Dott synd Bankstown Golf Club Milperra, and other entries including Alpine Hotel Coons with various partial names and addresses.

Namkrow Tatt's M. Lavender Neatheath Fa Cessnock John Crescent Carlton Summer Hill Field Bankstown Golf Cub Milperra FB. Allwell R. Hogan Sydney Toes Alpine Hotel Coons

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Rela Barton ¥. Bradéon Finis Visti Bttricks Forrest i Yarralumla St. Edmund's College Canberra Grammar Ay. Grammar Vederal Golf Associates Christopher John Shakespeare Feders Press of Australia The Fort Street Bru Bails Ainslie V.M.C Watterston Hutchison Vees St. George Kingston Oval Ainstie-Rex Umpires’ Board Feasticke Manna Kingstonfield Nicholas Boundary Cook Hoad George McManus Mel O'Dee Jre WN NZ Cegel Premi
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