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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
2
Victoria held Manchester United to a 0-0 draw before about 35 000 spectators at Olympic Park in Melbourne. The English champions visited Australia for a friendly noted for its high attendance and lusty support.
Sydney's senior hockey team and Colts posted strong showings despite mixed conditions. A 1-0 win in rain delayed the ACT Tech match, while other reports show close finishes and standout performances from players like Charlton and Ritzpatrick. Multiple sessions note tight scores and momentum shifts across regional games.
Jiny McIntosh led the Canberra Rifle Club at a 400 yard range in windy conditions scoring five hits in seven attempts. The event featured racing pace and close scores as teams, including ACT and Victoria, competed across a morning session with several standout performances and notable shooters.
Three Jase start Winners led a Canberra race card with Vapi, Bay Fort, and Sage Bay among the top placers. Jim Curler urged Pisa to lead briefly before Pixie Boy retired quietly mid race, crème de la crème fallowed by Lady Sleinner and Rexiney Ne Smet in a tense finish.
Ainslie, short of players, defeated ANU by 29 points at Northbourne Oval in Brisbane Street AFL action. Key players included Neeson, Noone, and McLeod for ANU, while Ainslie relied on defensive tenacity and wing play with Kelly Hassett Collings and Soin McMillan among standouts.
Blenheim New Zealand a warm sunny day saw the New South Wales country rugby union team lose the first match of its tour. The defeat hinted at potential for a stronger combination as the tour progresses.
Rain affected Cowes in Cowra as South Sydney and Wests Juniors advanced to the semi finals. The under 16s reached semis with strong play though errors and cohesion issues were noted. Western Suburbs and ACT results featured top scorers and standout runs, while Tamworth and Quirindi posted decisive wins as the title chase continued.
Australia beat New Zealand 22 13 at the Sydney Cricket Ground to signal good form ahead of the Kangaroo tour. Key players included Gasnier Irvine and Christian, with standout wingers and a strong pack shaping the victory. New Zealand countered with tries from multiple backs but could not overcome Australia’s pace and teamwork.
St Kilda, last season's VFL premiers, returned to the winning list with a 10 point victory over North Melbourne on Saturday. The report also mentions Geelong and Richmond in context with upcoming matches and a disrupted ladder scene while other text is garbled.
O'Connor and Focken share the lead in the Yawon golf club open championship as 11th hole play unfolds. Scores include 76 by O'Connor and 77 by Rete, with Fitzroy and others in pursuit. Melbourne and local clubs figure in the standings and match results.
Esgendon surged ahead after a slow start to defeat Hawthorn by a narrow margin at Essen Ton. Key players Baxendon and Pardham led a late burst as Dun Gross and Tobin Fier broke away, with Newman contributing crucial scores in a high tempo second quarter.
Fragmented notes describe St Kilda edging North Melbourne in tough play at Moorabbin with uneven kicking and strong defense. Mentions players and teams like Geelong Porters and Richmond, noting varied performances amid windy conditions and shifting momentum.
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