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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

4

Junior Rugby Union Grammar A Triumph Over Ainslie

Ainslie 25 beat Grammar A 3 in a wet weather match as Teidy Kaye led Grammar A with strong support from Frank Johnson, John McMahon and Bran Boardman. Byron Keir and Lea Martin starred for Ainslie B19, while Johnny Johnson starred for Ainslie School in a separate rout. Northern Suburbs dominated Yarrahim All Blacks 6 6, with Johnny Lewis scoring 23 points. Royals and Grammar both had notable performances, with Paul Burke and Lea Robima among standouts for their teams.

Grammar All Grammar Blues Teidy Kaye Frank Johnson John McMahon Bran Boardman Brooke and Beonait Ainslie B. Keiry D. Torer Kelly Re Ei B. Keir L. Martin Ainslie School G. Relo Ainali Ainalie Byron Keir Alnile Lea Martin Denis McMillan Bruce Kelly Geo Reid Alan Mills Anthony O'Shea Brian Waddie Royals J. Huddy M. French J. O'Connor Falconer Northern Suburbs Yarrahim Johnny Lewis Scoing Trea Gouly Selib Ainstie School Johnson J. Rosa V. Fedrow G. McDougall Johnny Johnson Aielie School Rosa Blick Carnegie Purell Calvet Gibson Phillips Ainsie Burke J Lange M. Barnes L. Robina Robins Kies Wallace Paul Burke Atnulte Lea Robima John Lange John Be Jam Michael Lake Alan Reid P. Hilyard Fic Bob Burke Iho Vas

Canberra Ride Club rifles event yields tight scores and top marks

Dave Berguson and Phil Clanson won the rifles shoot presented for the Canberra Ride Club with 100 yards on Saturday. Bengtsson led scoring with 68, others like Lloyd and MIntosh close behind while multiple shooters posted 60s to mid 60s.

Dave Berguson Phil Clanson Npoons Canberra McCarty Menten Milligan Denala Nh Tela B. Webb Blanton Fourro Ashton ORB White A. Kourra Hudson Pitt Rundle Kerriaon Burn Davia

Sydney Tennis Juniors Train Under Ryan At Manuka

Sydney coach Mr Riley Ryan visits for a junior talent survey among 180 players at central courts. Sunday sessions coach club instructors, with 24 to 20 top juniors chosen for advanced coaching. Tuition partly free for selected juniors. AGT and NAW divisions to be drawn from these groups.

Mr.Ryann Central Courts Ryan Manuka Eepelation N.A.W Manuka Courts Messrs. C G. Gibbs Manuke Hood K. Rumble R. Parkes Redman

Australian Golf Wins at St Andrews Bi centenary event

Australia claimed victory at the Commonwealth golf tournament at St Andrews as Australia defeated South Africa five games to two in the oral match. Doug Bach of Melbourne emerged as the best Commonwealth amateur after a strong run, while Great Britain trailed Canada in final standings with Australia leading the field.

Royal and Ancient Club St. Andrews Muirfel Doug Bach Melbourne Great Britain Canada Great’ Bettam South Africa New Zeyland Jong Nul

Fire Brigade Defeats Canberra Club in Scrappy Snooker Round

In a tense round five, Canberra Club loses to the Fire Brigade as Acton, Hillyard and Pearson clock high scores. Multiple fixtures show 200s and near 180s across snooker and billiards, with other clubs including Workmen's Club and Transport Services posting strong 2 game totals and notable players such as W. Harrison, T. Clementy, and P. Roberts contributing decisive breaks.

Hoes M. Bennett A. “Pearson L-Collan W. Philbrooke J. Burns Dengate Workmen's Club D. Services Guth Bijards Te Byrne Hussey Me Babbage A. Livyit C. Fisher Ward G. Williams HF. Wickhamn Workmen's No Acton Guest House Warde D. Vickers Teadd Snooker D. Williams Dd. Kirby E. Shippley H. Tatwell Fire Brigade Canberra

Australian Don McMillan loses to Cyril Brasher in London mile

In the British Games at White City London, Australian runner Don McMillan was beaten by British athlete Cyril Brasher in a mile race. Brasher posted a competitive time in a hard fought sprint, with McMillan finishing strong in the chase.

Don McMillan London Don McMillas Cyril Brasher White City Basher Buwon

Maddigan and Day in Close tussle at Royal Canberra

Harold Mudd and Rex Day tied for top in the stable fowl competition at Royal Canberra on Saturday, both on 37 points. Madigan won on count. Other grades show Coghlan and Day high scorers, with multiple named players tallying near 34 to 38 points. Ninety players entered the Canadian mixed foursomes, won by J and Mrs Mallesch pairing.

Harold Mudd Rex Day Royal Canberra Baturay Madigan B. Coghlan Haeyai J. ‘Day B. Dootell Gordon F Fingleton B Coghan Ge Nel N. Penstane A. J. Miller St. K. Traynor Joyce A M. Farrell J. McGrath J. Mulcaly Clowry Mallesch Hom O Mire Yeend St. Nd A. H. Tange Mra. McNichot

Hunt wins A grade medal at Federal Club in tight round

Ao Hunt shot 71 133 to claim the A grade medal at the Federal Club on Saturday. Nearby contenders included N Cleary 70 11 65 and R Bryman 70 13 66, with others like B Tapper 76 10 86 and K Venables 76 10 66. H grade saw G Murphy 80 21 59 and O Fatfiord BX 16 85 among notable scores, while C grade featured N May 64 26 83 and T Gallagher 88 32 64. play-offs and monthly medals were decided for the B and C grades respectively.

Federal Club Ao Hunt O. Fatfiord J. Davies T. Woods N. May T. Gallagher B. Gallen F. Boyle K. Mullins H. Hennal Es Chanienworth H. Paul Ine

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