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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1970

Page

4

Commonwealth Games Abbreviations List and Athletics Notes

The document lists abbreviations for countries used in Commonwealth Games results and includes scattered athletics notes. It names countries and territories such as Canada England India New Zealand Nigeria and Mauritius, with varied spellings and out-of-context fragments. The text mixes place names with stray phrases, making coherent sense limited to the recognized entities and partial event references.

Arora Baki Joe Bary Bermada Beri Canada Can Ceylon Dominica Bom England Eng Gambia Gam Ghana Guatar Gibi Grenada Guersey Guya Mong Kong India Indty Damawea Iain Jersey Gerwens Mauritius New Zealand Nigeria Nna Treland Pabretan Pak Avery Stoue Sit Waly Zambis

Soviet Union Beats United States In Leningrad Meet

The Soviet Union defeated the United States 200 points to 173 in Moscow on Friday. The men won 122 to 114 and the women 78 to 59, giving the USSR its seventh straight win in the series. The highlight was Mikhail Zhelyhovsky winning the 1500 meters, the first Russian to do so in the series.

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Queensland team chosen to play NSW next week in Sydney

Queensland Rugby League electors picked five entrants tonight for the team to face New South Wales in relayer matches in Sydney and Newcastle next week. The selected players include R. Laird W. Stewart and M. Anderson amid a weekend of close matches and scrappy play.

Brisbane Eoeday Queensland Rugby League Nsw Sydney Newcastle R. Laird W. Stewart M. Anderson

Australian runners shine as Games end in drama

The Commonwealth Games closed with Australia delivering a dramatic surge. Keino and Clarke featured in distance events while Kay Bilney upset in cycling, and Australia achieved a record medal tally of 20. The games highlighted Ron Clarke as a storied icon amid a tense medal chase and a standout sprint by Miss Cared in swimming.

Dawhack Ron Clarke Thelof Pam Kilborn Heidworlds Long-Tiseberg Ralph Anstis Doubell de Anastra Ijan Ane Sydney Sime Sigwart Scotland Reece Cit Arke Hinelf Pumstanses Znedale Satin Clarke Ieves Lnec Lashie Stewart Stockholm Julita Tin Watson Stewart Kip Keino Ceainsan Io Don Wagstall Pate Atvine

Kangaroos win after struggle at games relay and swims

Australia battles to victory in a tight rugby league match as relay and swimming events feature strong performances. Canada takes the silver in the 4x100 metres relay while Australian swimmers Lyn Watson Denise Langford and Michael Bidden deliver multiple golds, with Australian women and men's teams sharing top honors.

Canada Australia Ad Manyatary Lyn, Watson Perth Denise Langford Michael Biden Sygnay Cork

Queanbeyan Kangaroos edge Crookwell in tense league clash

In a muddy round, Queanbeyan and Crookwell clashed at Seiffert Oval with Kangaroos sealing a 31-13 win. Key moments centered on Crockwell's defensive lapses and a late burst by Queanbeyan forwards, leaving supporters buoyant despite fatigue and impaired footing.

Eastlake Seals 1970 Premiership Claim At Ainslie Oval

Eastlake clinched a dominant rugby union win over Acton at Ainslie Oval, taking only 25 minutes to overturn Acton’s hopes and settle its claim to the 1970 premiership with a one sided weekend match.

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Commonwealth Games end with Australia dominating with record haul

The closing ceremony in Edinburgh marked the ninth Commonwealth Games as Australia finished with 46 golds and a record total. Nag bearer Michael Wenden led the parade, while Karen Moras set an 800 metres freestyle record and the men's 410 metres relay team posted a Friday night mark. England followed with 27 golds and Canada with 18, as Australian swimmers and cyclists achieved historic success.

Australia Wenden Keino England Cere Keine Phil Mays Christchurch New Zealand Petra Rivers Evan Mick McGrath Melbourne AAAU Arthur Hadden Edinburgh Michael Wenden Karen Moras Canada Whso

Millicent Golf Club hosts Stableford event and records

At Millicent Club, players including Mick Pedlar and Philippa excelled in a Stableford competition. Mick Pedlar led divisions with low rounds, while Rees and Detlow posted strong scores. A notable 13 yard hole and a remarkable one in final rounds featured in the event notes.

Mob Dellow Tanare Detlaw Stableford Meinee Greg Nitschhe Wick Phillippa John Fajsh Bie Shoe Lim Millicent Club Fowrth Kyu Mick Pedlar Orc Wraw Wart Suorman Fidersom Suibleford Competion Philippa Pola Detlow Wis Sompeton Bird Rees Scotland Wong Fourzeaing

Canberra YMCA Dominates NSW Judo Championships

Canberra YMCA Tile Club athletes swept the NSW State All Grades Judo Championships held at Newtown Police Boys Club in Sydney. Cart Rees, 19, won the second kyu belt division while Vincent, 17, earned third kyu, and Damian Mourne, 28, finished third behind Vincent in the third kyu division.

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