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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
4
Acton-Wight secures a third straight win in a rugged wet ground contest. Ainslie’s forwards struggle while Manuka beats RMC with Bantlake dominant. Turner weakened.
Ainslie and Acton traded chances in a dramatic match with Browning and Ray among the standout players. Acton surged to lead by three goals before Ainslie rallied, but Ross and Blumenthal sealed a nine point Acton win as Manuka mounted a late surge.
The Duntroon game opened under good conditions with Chapman winning the toss and choosing to kick with the wind. IT defense held firm as Brown scored for Manuka, while RAC answered with a Millie to Lemon pass for a goal. In the second term Cadets rallied with Millie to Lemon to Gil for a second goal before Manuka struck back.
Fire Flash carries 3lb more than Cup weight and defeats Baron Boissier by a long neck with Prince Delville third amid heavy going. A new jockey will be needed after Arthur Ward departs for Malaya. Baron Boissier drops to 9.5 in the Cup as co second favourite with Syntax. Just Marguerite wins Flying Handicap boosting Doomben Ten Thousand prospects. Supreme Court and Paycho follow.
Eastlake dominated play with a power game, executing 34 behinds before finally scoring. Crompton, Eastlake’s standout, endured a fierce onslaught as the attack pressed relentlessly, but goaling eluded them and the match closed with Eastlake at 87 behinds.
Norths pressed by Royals with Bird injured near finish but forwards won the pack. Green and Rawlings scored for Norths while Reid sparked Royals' backs with steady runs. Navy beat RAAF 12-9 as Moriarity and Sykes starred in forward and backline plays. Queanbeyan crushed Forestry School 22-0 with Armour scoring from penalties and goals.
First round concluded with KNRSL leading the first grade, Eagles beaten 6 1 by KNRSL as Wellcome impressed. University Blues won 4 2 over Whites after an initial Blues trio. June 19 standings show Blues and Wellon tied at 59, Royals 51, and others scattered, with multiple top scorers listed.
The All Blacks Rugby Union team extended an unbeaten run by beating Victoria 28 to 3 at Olympic Park. New Zealand led 28 to 3 with Don Clarke totaling 158 points after scoring 10 in the match.
At Ascot Heath yesterday the Churchill Star over one mile saw three year old Sway win for trainer Mr Wootton. Ahmore owned by Sir B Mountain placed second, while Churchill's Le Pretend finished third with Churchill's other runners missing the frame.
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