ACT edge Victoria in tense senior rugby at Manuka Oval
ACT narrowly defeated Victoria 27 to 26 in a senior representative rugby union clash at Manuka Oval. Payton kicked 11 points converting all ACT tries and a penalty, while Thurbon’s second try sparked the ACT surge. Victoria’s packs and backs, led by O Shea, pressed throughout as Anderton and Cleland replies kept the score close.
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Kim Thurbon
Gre Leary
Jim Hindmarsh
Richard Moncrieff
Thorbon
Kore
Brian Traynor
Don Muirhead
John Anderton
Payton
John Tumalaroa
Murak Milewski
Paddy Ryan
Greg Leary
Thurbon
Jim O'Shea
O'Shea
Stuart Macdougall
Moncrieff
Tharbon
Tumataroa
Payten
Traynor
Norm Cleland
Muirhead
Penis Collard
Anderton
Dick Coldham
Michael Grogan
Cleland
Watkins
Peter Lawler
Associated Southern Colleges
Combined High Schools
ASC
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J. Beath
Perman
D. Lynton
R. Scott
Norths
Wests
RMC
Queanbeyan
Lop Pse
Spain
The Sheik Wins Narrowly At Canberra Race Meeting
The Sheik edged Treasure Bound by the smallest margin in a dramatic Canberra Can berra Times Progressive Handicap finish after three photofinish prints. The judge's inquiry followed a tight field across the straight with Daring Don close center and Lewval checked late. Trainer Tack Crearden and jockey Ted Coon closed the season on a high note with wins in the opening Jack Gordon Improvers race and the Kevin Sweeney Maiden.
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Troyana
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Kevin Sweeney
Tack Crearden
Ted Coon
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Lovely Bird
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Sweeney
Doon
Peaceful Rhythm
Ted Doon
Mackintonk
Matinee Boy
Bogan Bill
Playastor
Alec Mackenzie
Neville Layt
Swift
Throughtween Wiehe
Tromba
Spring Hope
Fair Game
Swift Jenny
Nipperess
Ormerode
Norther Wrens
Cootamundra
Landon
Australia Leads in Bonne Bell Cup After Wins
Australia won both matches to take a 3-1 lead over the United States in the best of seven, with Kerry Melville defeating Wendy Overton in singles and Evonne Goolagong with Lesley Hunt beating Chris Evert and Patti Hogan in doubles. Australia needs one more win to secure the trophy.
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United States
Kerry Melville
Wendy Overton
Evonie Goolagong
Lesley Hunt
Chris Evert
Patti Hogan
Olympians Down SE States 5 1 in Canberra hockey clash
The Australian Olympic hockey team defeated South Eastern States 4 1 at Majura Oval before 1 500 spectators. Sydney goalie Bob Proctor starred with quick saves as Australia led 3 0 at halftime. Ron Riley and Pat Nilan sparked the opening goals, with Brian Glencross adding a short corner strike. Golder scored for SE Australia in the 15th minute of the second half, while Glencross completed a late brace from a short corner to seal the win. The Olympians meet the ACT next in an exhibition. The curtain raiser saw ACT beat Goulburn 3 1 to retain the shield.
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Shore
Proctor
John Mackinnon
Ron Riley
Chey Browning
Browning
Pat Nilan
Pregler
Brian Gilencross
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Nsw
Colin Rix
C Cest
Graham Reid
Doug Golder
Robert Taylor
South- East
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Don Smart
Ewing
Crieeeress
Riley
Nilan
Snowdle
Godfrey Phillips
Vietenans McLennan
Golder
Paul Bearing
ACT
Progior
Blucessien
Smut
Australia
Glencross
Treasury Building
Goulburn
Arnival
Ashes level bid in fifth test at the Oval
Australia faces a tough comeback as they must overturn a 2-1 series deficit after a dismal fourth Test at Leeds. England led after the second innings with Derek Underwood taking 6/48, Australia bowled out for 131 in the second innings, and the Oval Test begins August 10 with a chance to square the series.
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England
Australia
the Oval
Ray Hlingworth
Ian Chappell
Ray Tlingworth
Lin Chappell
Bill Woodfull
Paul Sheahan
Keith Stackpole
Tigers defeat Roos 22 12 at Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan
Canberra Tigers routed the Roos 22-12 at Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan, piling second straight loss for the Kan garoos leaders. Queanbeyan United beat Woden Valley 29-13, Goulburn United defeated Yass 18-14, and Goulburn Workers beat Crookwell 28-12. Tigers opened with a early penalty, led 8-3 at half, then extended to 20-12 after a try by Gallagher following halftime substitution. Ryan converted two attempts and Penalty kicks decided the final score as Tigers held on for the win.
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Kangaroos
Seiffert Oval
Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan United
Woden Valley
Goulburn United
Yass
Goulburn Workers
Crookwell
Tigers
Roos
Gallagher
Sullivan
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Knight
Canberra girls set pace in NSW cross country race
In Sydney over the weekend Canberra athletes dominated several events at the NSW women's cross country championships. South Canberra No 1 trio Isobel Trundle Debbie Bryant and Jackie Pryke won the sub junior 3x800m by nine seconds plus faster than last year. Esabel Trundle placed second in the women's sub-senior 150m while Janet Smith Elizabeth Salmon and Jennia Mills earned thirds in their events.
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Sydney
South Canberra
Esabel Trundle
Janet Smith
Elizabeth Salmon
Jennia Mills
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