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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary note describes a televised baseball match between the Montreal Royals and the Springfield Cube with a Canadian debut. Reception is described as strange and there is garbled text about a shop and timing, suggesting a broadcast miscue or delayed airing.
With four regulars out, Northern Suburbs limped to a 2 1 victory over Old Canberrans in the Snen's Rockey competition at Canberram. Royle and Mubery scored for North, while Blackman and Barton starred for Old Canberrans in a tight match.
Norths were defeated by Queanbeyan as Reid and Murphy with Johnstone led a dangerous display. Norths held territorial advantage but failed to convert opportunities while passes and kicks fell short. Murphy, Crisp starred for Norths, with broader team efforts by Forne Northern Suburb and Lewin Craft Brack.
In a rugged round of Northern Suburbs play Waratah edged a weak opponent while Beavers High School defeated Curtin and Ross. Notable scorers include Moran, McNicol, Reg Py, Thurbon, Harton and Pryor Doherty. The chaotic OCR text also mentions Cuggina and O Bren in roster fragments.
Reported junior hockey results list multiple players amid a dense, OCR like mix of names and teams. Best players praised include Welch Huntin and Purnell with several Canberrans named across the scoreline and lineups.
Boronia defeated Thistina 2 to 1 in a women's hockey match. The report lists multiple players and teams with numerous names, abbreviations, and notes on best players and upcoming events, including a town festival and an association meeting.
Canberra police hunted four men after a diplomatic car theft and a crash near Murrram Bateman. The black Holden and another car linked to the incident carried rifles and gear. witnesses described two injured riders and a possibly stolen Sydney plate. Police issued warnings for Washington Road range and traced the suspects toward Sydney while pursuing the diplomatic vehicle.
Melbourne scene reports a two team competition with a Australian side dominating the main match at Malika aval Yee day. Goals by Lapone 2 Musiat 2 Gulla 3 Kireatek 2 Bart and others mark a lopsided result amid ongoing commentary and a separate pursuit of two boys missing near Lake Corangamite with a midday search underway and fears held for a boy presumed to be in danger.
The report covers a rifle shooting meet held in cold, windy conditions with events at 800 and 700 yards. Lue Hughes field hosted final larges, won by Lowen, while Kerrison and McNally led top grades in spoons. Detailed scores show participants like Bengtsson, McNally, and Web with mixed results and a meeting at Mrs Webb's next Wednesday.
A London report from Aberport Wales describes experimental rockets capable of powered flight and remote steering. Officials say these weapons could intercept aircraft and reach targets in seconds, with speeds around 2000 miles per hour and self-guiding capabilities.
Secretary General of the Red Cross in Australia Me Als ter Brown says 4.5 million aid items were refused to South Korea. He criticizes the United Nations and Australia for red tape and cites a million Needy people suffering from war as Red Cross units seek relief supplies and access through the General Assembly.
The conference chairman Mr Joh A. sachias ruled the subject matter deferred until the next plenary session on Monday. Delegates from the national committee faced confusion as the international forum adjourned without a decisive decision.
Flood threat spreads along the Murray River affecting Mildura area with evacuations in Euston and Tobinvale. Residents moved to safety as river waters rise into neighboring towns and a road system along the Sturt Highway faces disruption.
In a wrestling event at Leichhardt Stadium Sydney Bommaiy Menacher aged 36 and Jess Jamen 10 stone fought to a draw. The match featured close holds and decisive show of strength as fans watched in Sydney.
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