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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1969
Page
4
Sydney showdown set as Johnny Famechon defends his world featherweight crown against Masahiko Harada. Harada seeks a third title amid late training notes, while Famechon aims to extend his previously strong form and defend home turf at Sydney Stadium.
Griffith soccer report centers on captain George Woods walking off just before halftime following brother Willie Woods being ordered off by referee Dennis McDermott. Willie, sent out after a punch, prompted George to report the decision, influencing a 1 1 draw as Griffith edged back from early deficit while Queanbeyan attackers failed to capitalise.
Workers in league lead Goulburn Workers and Queanbeyan United rugby league teams signalled they would be hard to keep from the Group 8B grand final this year. Goulburn Workers defeated Goulburn United 34-18 while Queanbeyan United edged Queanbeyan Kangaroos, tightening the race after two weeks.
Canberra defeated Melbourne Demons 196-101 at the YMCA in Salurs day night play. The match featured fast shooting and strong ball movement with Canberra dominant in the second half. Queanbeyan and Ally Gouliura led the Blues as Canberra controlled the court and surged to a decisive win.
ACT scraped a 17 14 win over Victoria at Maquka Oval after Peter Paylen’s long penalty. Strong ACT defense limited Victoria’s pace while backs and forwards battled, with Payten moments later booting another penalty and Victoria briefly taking the lead before ACT regained control and sealed the game.
Acton suffered a heavy defeat to Ainslie at Ainslie, ending their final four chances in the ANU AFL. Acton led early but faded in the final term, with Ainslie pulling away to win by more than eight goals as University looms with only four rounds left. Peter Johnson and Bernie Cleary starred for Acton, while Ainslie’s wind-advantaged second half sealed the result.
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