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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1956

Page

8

Australia Wins Second Test at Trent Bridge

Australia wins the second Ashes test by 185 runs at Trent Bridge. Keith Miller captains with 10 wickets across the match, Langley tops Australia’s keeper dismissals, while Archer and Benaud take key England wickets as they struggle to chase 235 for victory. May scores 53 for England in a resistant effort.

England Australia Trent Bridge diMeult Crena Keith Miller Gil Langley Ron Archer Miller Wile Watson Colin Cowdrey Peter Trevor Bailey Bailey Langley Peter May Benaud Nursevy Endin Warcox May Covwayoy Archer Vail Gil Langley May Johns

Late tuning sparks confusion in London during broadcast

Report notes a muddled broadcast session in London after a Commonwealth Conference loan issue. The article mentions ministerial figures and Prime Minister Menzies amid a late test of signals and a car set listening, with music aired as the Children’s Hour proceeded.

London Menzies Daily Nd Cokes Maemies Robin Ridin

Langley Sets Test Record in Wicketkeeping

London dispatch reports Gil Langley, South Australia wicketkeeper, set a new test record with nine dismissals eight catches and one stumping in a match against England. His 15 dismissals for the two Tests keep him poised to surpass John Waite's 23 dismissals in a series against New Zealand in 1953-54.

London A.A.P Gil Lang J. J Kelly Engind Australie West Indies Oval John Waite South Africa New Zealand

Belgium's 17-year-old swimming star leads Olympic bids

Johnny Swaaelen profiles Louis Kozma of Liege as Belgium’s top hopeful with a national 200m record of 2.37 and a 59.5 in the 100m freestyle. The piece notes his selection for the Olympic team alongside Gilbert Desmit and mentions other young prospects and limited Belgian swimming representation for Melbourne.

Johnny Swaelen Liege Louis Kozma Kozma Gilbert Desmit Bruges Hes Paul van Ngee Ag Tony London Hungary Ailver Trene Sweyn Antwerp Lea Vervaecke Francoise Forment Pow

Queanbeyan Rucks For Canberra Cup Semi Final

Queanbeyan Rugby Union intensifies training in a late bid for semi final honours. The club faces Norths Forestry Navy RM.C. and must win three of their upcoming matches to secure a Canberra Cup place. Storied rivals Royal Military College and Northern Suburbs challenge, with standings tight after a mixed weekend of results.

Queanbeyan Rugby Union Norths Forestry Navy Rm.c Royal Military College Royals Northern Suburbs North Royale R.M.C Forestry School Queanbeyan Central Eastern Suburbs Sydney Reid Park duoWi Norths TeJ/RaAAF Byd-Nays S Anberea Cor Drummoyne Easts Navy Norths Oe SE Duntroon RAAF Tuguourbe Rela

Hat Trick Stars Australian Bowler in Leicester Stint

Australian left arm fast medium bowler Alan Walker delivered a hat trick at Leicester yesterday taking the first three wickets in Leicester's second innings one lbw one caught. Vic Jackson, the next batsman, also an Austral, Han, was cheered as he played the fourth ball safely and edged to the boundary.

London Reuter Alan Walker Nottinghamshire Leicester Leicestershire Vic. Jackson Han Fie

Pirie Not Yet Reached Peak At Olympics Hopes

Gordo Pirie returned to Britain after a record breaking 5000 metres run in Norway and rushed to his Surrey home from London Airport to train before bed. He hopes to compete in more than one event at the Olympics and believes he has not reached his peak yet.

London Reuter Gordo Pirie Britain Norway Ius Surrey

Wimbledon Action Opens Amid Notable Upsets and Aussie Stalwarts

The opening rounds bring strong showings from Australians as Bo Marka defeats by King of Dane Kurt and Neale Frog advances in a crowded draw. Nelson, Emerson, Candy, Cooper, and Armstead post wins while Mulloy and Richardson clash in a tense late-match finish. Rod ney Ramanathan progresses as light delays affect play.

London PuReuter Marka Kurt Australia Wim Ty Devert Neale Frog Mulloy Jareaur Firating Rodney Emerson Don Candy Ad Ashley Cooper Davis Ham Richardson Ini Feading Tralian Jack Armnstall Arkin Ricardson

Advocate Improves in Randwick Half Mile Sprint

Tuesday report notesAdvocate won an attractive half mile sprint at Randwick and is set to contest the Warwick Farm Home stead Handicap. Apprentice rider Wick with Ward to ride Advocate later. Love To All and Cragsley also feature in upcoming events at Warwick Farm and the Doomben Ten Thousand.

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