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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1957

Page

4

Manuka and Eastlake Play Tight Australian Rules Match

Eastlake controlled the second half while Manuka defense led by McArthur held firm. Brophy impressed in an otherwise high spirited contest with umpire Gleeson awarding penalties for player infractions. Acton rises in finals contention after beating Queanbeyan and faces a tough run with Ainslie and RMC left.

Manuku McArthur Brophy Curtis Queanbeyan Acton Turner Enatlake Ainslie RMC Arter Bfanuka

Ribands Returns From US Tour

Champion Australian pacer Ribands landed at Port Jackson after a successful tour in America. The horse covered about 1 000 miles across interstate and overseas trips and held the Australian mile time record of 1.53.7. Owner Frank Kellaway declined a £33 000 offer and plans a short rest at Riverstone with a possible Harold Park parade on August 7.

Sydney Ribands Port Jackson America England Arene Aix Montis Ae Frank Kellaway Nee Kelloway Riverstone Harold Park

Royals And RMC In Second Draw

ALMEC once again blocked Canberra Royals aiming for the premiership. A 3–3 half time score forced a late flourish by RMCC as Meere scored to level, with Fleming Bond adding four penalties for RMC in a hard fought draw that reflected RMC’s weakened but cohesive display.

ALMEC Canberra Royals AAL Boon Rydney Roger Vanderfield College Royals Rawlings RMC Atrtime Mellulie Morrison Hughes FLMC Fanhion Siddenly Lege Atrid Ing Meere Hamilton Ubia FMC Awun AAC Royaly Tempta I. Neder RBLC Royala RMCC Acares Rmc F Bond Gyals Menre

State Lottery Results and Syndicate Listings Fragment

Fragmentary state lottery results listing numerous syndicates and participants, including names like Mrs P Eadie and Mrs B Fitzgerald, with locations in Newcastle West Sydney and Wollongong. The text references multiple TEN AT, FIFTEEN AT, and other draw formats, plus publication credits to Conabipher John Shakespeare and The Federal Graphic Press of Australia.

Phyl Mumynd P. Eadie Greenacre Aynd J. Clyis c/o. Water Board Newcastle West G. Reid Mona Mone Vala B. Fitzgerald c/o Imperial Arcade Sydney Mra de Vine John Curtin Fiata Wollongong Lowe Norme Lackey Street Haymarket H. Pyne G.P Ruth Jennings Philip Road Putney ASTOM

Patterson to defend title in 15 round bout at open-air grounds

New York report says Floyd Patterson is scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Tommy Jackson in a 15 round fight. The weather forecast predicts thunderstorms but clear conditions around fight time, with postponement possible to Tuesday. Bookmakers in Nevada quote Patterson at 5 to 1, while others report 6 to 1. Most sports writers expect Patterson to win.

New York Ike Polo Grounds Floyd Patterson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson

Cooper Secures Easy Victory in Local Tennis Match

The report notes Cooper won the men s singles in a cleanly contested match. Details are sparse but indicate a straightforward win with a comfortable margin.

Breasley Extends Lead in English Horse Racing

Austeatian jockey A Breasley widens the premiership gap with 85 to 18 points ahead of Eddie Hide. Breasley rode 43 winners last year and 109 this season.

Breasley A. Breasley Ockey Eddie Hide Ode

Early betting heat for Epsom and Metropolitan meetings

Sydney bettors follow early lists for the Epsom at Randwick on October 5 and the Metropolitan two days later. Monte Carlo remains the clear favorite for the Epsom while Zaribe and Zeribe feature among contenders. Evening Pearl and MacDougall are also noted Metropolitan hopefuls.

Sydney Epsom Met Euros Tandingos Hien Neartenlander Zaribe Monte Carlo Zeribe Canterbury Munro Haa Australia J. Thomson Commedia Sentls Lu Teranyan Slogan Evening Pest Epsom Betting Metropolitan Lista Plana Evening Peal Vo Hammon Metropoltan MacDougall Book Link Cardigan Epsom Handicap Ranyan Shahwan Zarba Aqua Boy Flash Gem Ord Gavin Jimmy Flash Prince Dante

Points Table in Junior Union Under 16 Division

In the Under 16 division Royals lead with 7 points while Grammar trails on 5 and Taz on 3. Eight stone Ainslie stands at 26 in the end eight standings with Royals 4 and Grammar 2 in the lower tier.

Pwul Pia Grammar Queanbeyan Aluallg St. Eamund's Drummar Amees High School Royals Taz Ainslie

Pigeons Race From Boorowa to Canberra

Homing pigeon club held its second Boorowa to Canberra race in ideal weather. The winner, owned and trained by W. Boromski, covered 62 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes. A bird owned by N. Roacorek finished seconds behind, with Max Faley and E. Christensen third and fourth. Borocinski’s pigeons have won the last two races and a 101 mile Cowra race is planned for next Saturday.

Act

Trainer Disqualified Over Cocaine Test for Side Glance

Doomben stewards disqualified Tom Huxham trainer and part owner of Side Glance after urine tests from July 13 showed cocaine traces. Huxham, who trains 12 horses, said he would appeal and shook hands with chief steward N Frawley acknowledging the ruling.

QTC Tom Huxham Side Glance Doomben Huxham N. Frawley

Goulburn Defeats Forestry In Hard Rugby Clash

Goulburn Rugby Union first grade beat Forestry 13 to 9 at Goulburn in a tight contest. Murray opened with a long-range goal, Hale and Weir traded scores, and a late penalty by Harbison sealed the win amid a bruising forward battle.

Forestry Murray Goulburn Harbison Hale Peter Koster Schaumbe Goulburn Rugby Union Forest Tuck Weir Soren Urray Harblaon Eton Alec Clinch

Sedgman Beats Hoad To Even Pro Series

In Los Angeles Frank Sedgman avenged a prior loss to Lewis Hoad by winning their best of three sets 7-5 6-1 in an indoor pro encounter. The match drew about 2,100 spectators in cool conditions as Sedgman challenged Pancho Gonzales' era dominance.

Los Angeles Frank Sedgman Yoaterday Lewis Hoad Sedgman Hoad New York Land Seigman Pancho Gonzales Pancho Segura Ecuador Dinny Pails Australia

Record Cargo of Beer for America

Melbourne reports a record cargo of Ballarat beer bound for New York and Los Angeles next week. General manager H C E Evans says bottles may fetch 17/6 in exclusive clubs and hotels amid rising American demand.

Melbourne Ballarat New York Los Angeles H. C. E. Evans

Australians win in Paris tennis final rounds

Australians win three finals at the Deauville tournament in Paris. Mervyn Rose defeats Nell Giteon in the Australian final of the men's singles with scores 4 6 6 0 7 5. Rosa and Bob Howe beat Gibaon and Warren Woodcock in the Australian doubles final 1 6 6 3 6 3.

Paris Deauville Tunis Mervyn Rose Nell ‘Giteon Rosa Bob Howe Gibaon Warren Woodcock

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