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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
3
Sydney column reports boxer Johnny O'Biven facing an American challenger in a weight loss dispute. The piece notes attempts at cutting weight, training conditions, and the trainer George Lest at a training camp. It discusses the bout's timing, venue, and expected payoff, highlighting the pressure to make weight.
In New York on Sunday Australian sprinter Morris Curatur suffered a hamstring injury during Olympic trials training. He collapsed while sprinting and could not finish his run, with doctors later confirming a muscle tear that halted his progress alongside other American Olympic prospects.
Queanbeyan greyhound meeting features the Mundi Stakes with several finalists including Majin Spenem and Adelie Foeritky. Canberran sprint events see strong performances from local dogs as prizes and lineups shift toward the Nen.
A disjointed report notes West Queanbeyan performing strongly with a win against rivals in a staged event. The tale mentions poets, a gunner, and a civic area game with goals and winners highlighted in a festive local setting.
In a tense interioan puntehes showdown, Group 8 shocked rivals as Everett and others delivered key plays. The event referenced Goulburn names and several players including McKell Dow and Rankin in a spirited contest with tied scores and late action.
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