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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1927

Page

3

Soccer leaders tied as two clubs share top spot

In Sydneys Boover action Galgownie and Glodes ville Tryde lead jointly after Wimieownie and Woonkuna played to a scoreless draw while Gladesville-ilyde defeated Eastern Suburbs 7-3. Other results include Granville 3-1 over Canterbury, Corrimal 7-4 over Malinain O, Prymont-South Sydney 6-2 over Bt. George, and Calecin Slovakia beating by 4 poles to 2 in a Queensland representative clash witnessed by a large crowd.

Galgownie Glodesville-Tryde Wimieownie Woonkuna Gladesville-ilyde Eastern Suburbs Dave Your Granville Queensland

NSW Rugby Selection Draws Crowd in Sydney Matches

Interest grew as players chosen to represent NSW in England showcased merit in a zoning side. University kept its undefeated streak with a 24 to 11 win over eastern suburbs, while Gleb lost to Manly 26 to 11 with Loudon scoring four tries. Northern Suburbs and Western Suburbs drew, and AMAL edged Randwick 16 to 14 in a tight finish.

Sydney Nsw England University Astern Suburbs Gleb Manly Loudon Northern Suburbs Western Suburbs MA AL Randwick

Sydney GPS Football Prep Marred by Fatal Injury

Sydney Great Public Schools prepared for upcoming football contests with practice matches. Od Boye beat SCUELS 1 to 0 in one game while St. Joseph's College and Sydney Grammar School planned a series of matches, but the schedule was halted after a player in an early game suffered a broken neck and died.

Sydney Great Public St. Joseph's College Sydney Grammar School

Sydney Rugby League Thriller Draws Crowd at SCG

Twenty one thousand spectators filled the Sydney Cricket Ground as St George and Western Suburbs clashed in a tight rugby league. Western Suburbs full back Frank McMillan booted a field goal from beyond midfield to clinch the 11 to 10 victory for his side. TheEastern Suburbs and Manly match ended 17 all in a merit contest. South Sydney beat University 81 to 1914, while Newtown defeated Glebe 19 to 8 in a lackluster display.

Sydney Cricket Ground St. George Western Suburba George Western Suburbs Frank McMillan Eastern Suburb Malmath South Sydney Mim University Newtown Glebe

Century Tire Set Fast Pace in Australian Speed Boat Race

Century Tire, a leading speed boat, posted a swift time at Mort Hacking during the Australian long-distance championship. The craft retired after a petrol tank explosion. Officials credited a 53 mph second round. Owner Mr Walder claims 9.4 mph?ph could be an Australian record if accepted.

Century Tire Mort Hacking Walder

Belated Cricket Match Ends in Bowral Victory

Cricketers at Bowral completed their match for the Plekach Cup last Saturday. Dowral won by an innings and several runs after Bowral posted 480, with Don Truman contributing 20 not out. Moss Vale were all out for 73 and 114.

Bowral Nearnet Moss Vate Dowral Don Truman Moss Vale

Sydney Rules Match Leads East to Clear Victory

Eastern Suburbs secured a decisive win in the Sydney Australian Rules competition last Saturday, defeating Western Suburbs by 14-1 to 87-65. Burney delivered a standout performance against Newtown, who pressed late before losing 14-0-24. North Shore, South Sydney, and Northlis showed uneven form as strong winds disrupted play, with Routlis prevailing 13-9-57 over Nortlis 9-57.

Eastern Suburbs Western Suburbs Burney Newtown Fato Byrlney South Sydney North Shore Routlis Sey Nortlis

Adelaide Matches Highlight Narrow Scores

In Adelaide premier ship play Port Adelaide posted a near 20 94 14 score against North Adelaide 14 0. South Adelaide defeated Glenelg 14 25 9 to 7 12 78. Torrens beat Northwood 4 16 52 to 5 12 7 with Adelaide teams showing strong form in a tight round.

Eastlake Victory Keeps Unbeaten Streak in Canberra AFL

Eastlake defeated Acton by four points at Manuka Oval to remain the Federal Territory league’s sole unbeaten team. The match featured strong marking by Eastlake and late pressure from Acton, with both sides exchanging momentum across quarters and several near-miss kicks shaping a tight finish.

Eastlake Acton Baburday Manuka Oval Exastlake Taetics Alan Grecia Arbo Hastlake Bill Wis Anne Hoimiy Canberra Hartling Inez Kusthtke Indulord Maurier Che Barnet Fastlake Freaman Linkey Tudor Keenan Eckman Aston Hy Kastlake Maurice Feld Mika Hia O' Neil Tirien Minal Bastiike Daniels Tider Mitel Orran Mitch Ap Fortunis Bustinke McDonald Rome Lelehi Kbek Fromoono Balloo Nike Thraueh Aes Ton Baetlahe Entiat Marnet Fran Beiweing AO Lerma Amin Beckiman

Ainslie Defeats Federals In Close Acton Match

Ainslie beat Federals at Acton by 3 10 58 to 4 40 in a hard fought game hampered by limited Federals squad. Carnell starred for Ainslie while Tommy Pendergast and McCarthy shone for Federals. Feaser scored four goals in one half for Amalle as officials, including Mr. AUN, kept the play moving.

Othes Phe Gay O'Neil Mawrice Acton Eustlike Lake of Judgment Fustheke Anatheor Goat Sul Oa Posnl Sugear Herrie Eastlake Doeerke Ainslie Federals Mayers Wlimisariyeth Aialis Carnell Moga Acores Kedetala Aun Tel Theeweh Slim Ryan Tommy Pendergast McCarthy Numeree Feaser Amalle

Melbourne Round Leads With Callingwood’s 149

In Melbourne, Callingwood starred with 149 as league results piled up. Fitzroy defeated Hawthorn 1049 to 77, Melbourne beat North Melbourne 271, Richmond beat South Melbourne 971, and multiple teams posted scores across the day including Williamstown, Brunswick, Coburg, and Port Melbourne in a high scoring round.

Melbourne Callingwood St. Kilda Fitzroy Hawthorn Theelong Rasendan Bt. Kilda North Melbourne Michmond South Melbourne Carlton Footeuray Aneoclation Dirlettton Gessame Williamstown Preston Brunswick Teat Camberwell Cobwars Port Melbourne

Perth Matches Summary From Local Scoreboard

South Fremantle defeated East Fremantle 23 57 to 4 92 while Wort Perth scored 48 92 against East Perth 14 06 Perth beat Claremont Cuteshire 17 75. Clarity on team names and scores is limited by OCR artifacts.

South Fremantle East Fremantle Wort Perth Eat East Perth Perth Claremont-Cuteshire

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