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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1958

Page

4

Grey Ghost Sprint Start Eyes Doomben Ten Thousand

Grey Ghost to race at Warwick on Saturday and likely start in the Doomben Ten Thousand next week. Three year old shares second line of favoritism with Squander Lad Yahabeebe and Diamond Vista. Trainer Jim Barker says heel bruise healed and the horse will run at Warwick Farm if well.

Sydney Warwick Varm Diamond Vista Warwick Farm Jim Barker Grey Ghost Doomben W. Camer Camer Eagle Farm d Camelon Frank Lewis Grenoble Eagle Farm Lewis WN. McGrowdie McGrowdie Gay Port Grey _ Ghost Yahabeebe New Joy Greater Wild Cherry Troy Sailor's Guide Baron Boissier Ebaystone Prince Dante Flash Gem Gulf -Boy Book Link Rightway Timor Teranyan Farquhar

Wallaby captain Davidson dropped sparks selection revolt

Wallaby captain Bob Davidson was dropped from the Australian Test team for the first match against the touring side, prompting criticism from Rugby Union experts. Officials urged a review of selection procedure and a single panel of selectors to stick to football ability.

Sydney Wallaby Bob Davidson Davidson Gorden Wlistair Sutherland

Cross-country Runners Set New Times at Amateur Athletics Meet

In the Amateur Athletics Association cross country trials, John Robbie of South Canberra Club ran 4% miles in 22 min 7 secs, breaking the previous 24 min 11 secs record by R. Stewart. Gordon Shaw of Highland Club posted 13 min 9 secs in 2k Sub-Junior, breaking Penniguel's mark. Both runners finished strong, with overall improvement shown across athletes.

John Robbie South Canberra R. Stewart M.C Gordon Shaw Highland Club Penniguel South Canara John Bbie Gordon al. Hunt B. Robbie S.C C. Berry Partridge N.C

Thompson seeks release as second Test manager

Sydney report states Queensland official Duncan Thompson asks to be released from his Rugby League Test team manager role in Brisbane. He supports Norman Robinson as manager and Brian Davies as captain coach for the final three Tests, urging no change to the winning selection. The Board of Control will meet Saturday to discuss the letter.

Sydney Queensland Duncan Thompson Brisbane Harold Matthews Board of Control Eens Thompson Norman Robinson Brian Davies Robinson Matthews

Federal Associates Open Day at Federal Golf Club

Seventy players competed in ideal weather at Federal Golf Club Associates Open Day. Results featured F Gray (RC) with 92 gross, B Vallange (Fed) 95-20-75 nett, and Z Bainbrigge (Fed) 81 gross in B grade. Numerous counts-back decisions highlighted the close scoring across both rounds and novelty events.

Federal Golf Club Associates A Prade Gross F. Gray B. Vallange Fed C. Kearney C. Petersen Bund B. McGarrigle B. Vallance J. Kelly M. Wheeler Qlen Ross M. Lawler Z. Bainbrigge

Eastlake Intermediates Achieve First Victory in Clash

Eastlake Intermediates defeated Ainslie 60 to 44 as King Robbie Mason starred with three goals apiece and J. Robbie added a late score. The match drew about 300 spectators with a tense second contest showing Queanbeyan beating Manuka 96 to 7 behinds.

Nooimts Queanbeyan Manuka King Eastlake J. Robbie Ainslie Gowrie McFadyen Lowes Freed Mason McKenzie Osborne Jordan Bright Mark Alnslie Tall Bray Emery Culnane Beadman J. Robbila Robbie Conlon Murrell

Exciting Finishes In Tennis Finals

Tennis finals feature close finishes across pennants with Turner and Throsby leading in mixed and men’s events. Yarralumla and Narrabundah claim mixed and women’s titles as Braddon, St. John’s, and Ainslie chase late matches under lights and tight margins.

Turner Barton A. Chalker Ainstie BXS Ainslie IL Ainslie Hen Robinson D. Bryan WN. Dickason H. Webster Narrabundah Yarralumla J. Rickman Purnell B. Blewitt Meredith Throsby C. Roberts A. J. R. Cumming Muir A. Sargeson J. Skened Caynell Tyner Cassidy Mixs I Thompson Harriott A Ansell Ainslie I J, Bryan I. Backhouge K, Robinson G. Jolly D. Ainslie II J. Rickson Rau Lumila St. Johny Miss 5 Brooks Migs F Preston BR. Taber L. Tot. Brook Od. Ainslig Misses H Young Lightly Campbell B. Beck D. Forrest Ansell Pickering Lane Yarra Family

Whites In Close Darts Win

The darts meet featured Whites vs Welles a tight 5-4 win for Whites. Schooners beat Hingston 6-3 and Workmen’s Club beat Blacks 6-3. Royals I. defeated KNERS.L.I. 7-2 as Shooting Stars posted high scores by Ross and other players.

Welles Wlles Schooners Walsh Dagles Royals I KNERS L. I Royals NGRSL Frayals IL Shooting Stars Ross Byrne Kirkland Warburton Lewend

Canberra table tennis stars shine in championship finals

NSW champion John Klesman won the men's open singles defeating Cecil Wheeler in Canberra. Virginia McKay claimed the women’s special singles over Kath Doyle. Paul Armstrong won the junior boys title. Ron Mason of Queanbeyan won the special singles and Arthur Wilkes took the consolation title after a dramatic 21-19 21-19 final set against Joan Mulconry.

Cootamundra Sydney Canberra N.S.W John Klesman Cecil Wheeler Virginia McKay Kath Doyle Paul Armstrong Ron Mason Queanbeyan Arthur Wilkes Joan Mulconry Mulconry Australia Wilkes

State Lottery Results and Syndicate Entries

State Lottery No. 4113 lists results with 1st prize 99403 and multiple syndicates led by Jack Burke Sydney and others including Miss A H Burr, Anne Marie, Paul Ehrmann, and Mrs P R Steele. State Lottery No. 4112 shows 1st 12352 and multiple syndicates with names and addresses in Sydney area.

Jack Burke G.P.D Sydney A. H. Burr Bridge Street Anne Marie Paul Ehrmann Poate Road Paddington B. G. Sly Dundas Hostel P. R. Steele Meurant Avenue Wagga Somerville G.P.O Ug Synd Mrs. N.brunsden P.O Ieindfield Henry's T. Jeffery Napoleon Street Rozelle Aynd Hambley Matthewson Street Pagewood Old Timers Synd W. N. Fisher Victor Street Chatswood

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