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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
3
Eastlake rallied to defeat Ainslie at Northbourne Oval amid player absences for militia duty. Strong showings from Hellyer and Trevillian helped Eastlake build a decisive lead, despite a late Ainslie surge.
Ainslie and Eastlake played a tight sub-junior match on a full-sized ground at Northbourne with many parents cheering. Final scores Ainslie 2-12 24 to Eastlake 0-3 3. Best players listed for both sides. Acton applies to enter a sub-junior team as M Rogers forms and manages the side.
The Canberra Miniature Rifle Club moved the Linyd Cup and Hughes Trophy to a later stage at Duntroon on Saturday. Handicapped prizes determined by score. Top shooters included R. Bimpoon 80, A. Gane 71, N. Canham 78, F. Laird 78, W. Schenk 58.
Sydney wrestling at Leichhardt Stadium last night featured Leo Jeneen and Joe Corbett wrestling a man. Each scored a fall.
Multiple Canberra Stakes divisions report varied winners and margins. Notable finishes include Black Arbor by four lengths over Pacific Again, and Miner’s Cash by half a length, with times around 28 seconds. Novice and Maiden Brakes show Adaorial and Lindona taking wins amid close seconds and thirds.
Duke Claro wins the hurdle race by eight lengths at the meeting that features King Otho Glaucus and Tower Hill among contenders. Maiden Juvenile Handicap shows ALERTFUL and Fanvolan in top places with tight times. Third division runs at Guild Hall while Dundas Handicap sees Panchio and Beaulivre contesting. Rosshill June Handicap marks Cable Boy winning ahead of Rodborough and Early Bird. Parramatta Handicap lists Kurrawid under Jolly Times and others with close finish.
In Newcastle Alabama Kid 21.7 defeated Billy Wireman 11.18 after seven rounds at Newcastle Stadium. Wireman suffered a hand injury during the bout.
Sale records show Woodgers and Calthorpe Lord with Breers selling from 6/3 to 8/8 and various breeds priced. W J Gibba and Co. offered "iwa" at 10/3 rising to 13/12 and sheep prices for helfers steers weathers lambs ewes follow ranges.
Saturday results across A and B grade divisions with Amalic 5/40 defeating Rabbi 2/88 and Northbourne sweeping several matches. Notable scores include Northbourne 2/47 over Braddon 2/38 and Forrest 4/06 over Barton 2/32, plus mixed and reserve divisions with multiple close contests and forfeits.
A Canberra Y W C A service appeal lists thanks to donors and contributors including Mr K Anderson Mrs Burling Mrs L Giblin and others. The note records various amounts and names as it thanks supporters for the appeal.
New York dispatch reports Lou Nova of California signed to face Joe Louis for the heavyweight championship this September. Neither fighter will take another bout before the title clash. Louis will vacation after his stern bout with Billy Conn.
A scrambled broadcast log lists numerous programs and times, mixing music notes, news bursts, school segments, and talks. Numerous names appear in broken form, indicating a diverse lineup and regional mentions from a station resembling 2FC.
RAF fighters and bombers launched a major sweep over Werther France destroying 24 German aircraft and engaging enemy airfields and docks. Several British planes were lost or damaged with one pilot saved after forced water landings. A Blenheim submarine attack on a Nazi supply ship near Le Touquet yielded two direct hits before the vessel sank.
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