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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
4
Racing notes describe Randwick card with Wack Hawk and Wanton Lass tipped for wins in heavy fields. Great Blaze and Winchester loom as dangers in said events while Chester and Grecian Vale provide early form signals at Randwick and Denham.
In Randwick selections the two year O14 handicap and three year od handicap include horses such as Iola My Rachael Daniel and Sarrits. Other notable runners are Le Gs res Teer Chaud Orion and Windsor Haeticap Wan on Lass Great Blaze. Resulting bets reference Jack Hawk Compass and Lines with Wonton Lae Black Hawk also noted.
Pater Nokes memorial day at Canberra West Bowling Club raised £200 for the Peter Noakes Fund. Despite foul weather 26 teams participated in fours. Winners were Charlie Skafford Mourie Shutne Neville Hegins and Dick Taber from Canberra South.
Royal Canberra Golf Club hosted several handicap events led by the Flemington Princess Handicap. Notable performances included King of Nador and Royal Sia posting strong scores in A and B grades, with Rex Williams and Miss Nevin among contributors in a day of mixed results and close finishes.
The touring New Zealand All Blacks beat Boland 26 to 0 in a rugby union test played in damp, rain soaked conditions. The ground was the softest yet encountered by the visitors in South Africa.
A detailed listing from Randwick shows horses, jockeys, and weights for the Windsor Handicap race. Includes entries such as Great Blaze, Grecian Vale, and Ba re Island with rider assignments like Williams Cathy and J. Cosby. Various horses carry weights and notes on scratches or adjustments, reflecting a full race card.
The ACT side earned a place in the country final with a win over Lithgow after an opening scoreless innings. Key moments included a fielding error by Taravajho and a two bagger by Lawrence driving in runs. Lithgow threatened later but ACT held the line with strong pitching from Ryan and stalwart defense. Newcastle then defeated Wollongong to reach the final, with pitcher Ricet striking out multiple times and the Newcastle bats contributing eight hits.
A Saturday Federal of Chab event at Queen's Birthday Open drew nine large field players. N Cleary and P Horgan claimed top counts, edging Maral Ett Bat Lars and Lave in a tense final hole finish, with other scores including Neville Be, Marsh Bi, Flaherty io Hots, Hargranves R, Giaane 4h, Ed Tuckwell, and Whiting 12.
Canberra City Bowling Club hosted a pairs tournament yesterday with winners Mery Hines and Fine Brack defeating Noble Paste and Rayment. A fours event is set for today at 10 30 am. On Saturday July 2 a nominated tours tournament is scheduled for 4 pm with entries closing at 4 pm.
At the Metropolitan Junior Rugby Union State Championship carnival ACTIR Union Under 14 faced Gardens Northern Districts in the final at McKay Oval Centennial Park. Manager E Johnson hopes for success after Jardin Northern Districts edged Canberra in a prior match. Under 12 champions were eliminated yesterday while under 14 continued Canberra’s strong run in the carnival first held in 1936.
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The 253rd Austria Grand Prix at Lovet drew strong speeds with Mildren taking the lead in the 100 meter dash. Rival crews pushed hard as the Fass horse and other entrants battled for top times and records.
England build a strong first day in the Test against South Africa with a 106 run innings by an unnamed batsman aiding a 165 run lead while fielding hurt by Geoff Pollard’s broken wrist. The match summary notes England’s position and partial innings details amid chaotic play and reported injuries.
Whitter wins the pistol shoot with a high score of 588 points. Conwayham and St creba also post notable scores as the event closes with plans for a follow up competition next weekend.
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