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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

8

Felidoma and Ten Thousand Contenders Face Final Prep

Thompson plans for Felidoma without Rider as he eyes the Ten Thousand. Royal Kingdom to Brisbane, likely with a Brisbane jockey. Webster, ridden by Russ Maddock, expected to contest the first leg. Skyline to run final trial for the Carnival Handicap with Second Earl a clear favourite. track condition a concern.

New Zealand Joe An Brisbane Maurice McCareen Nough Royal Kingdom Russ Maddock Melbourne Webster Earl Fountainhead Fuss Diamond Vista

Jackson Beats Max Murphy in Sydney Ring Victory

Tongang boxer Ayree Jackson from Ghana floored Max Murphy in the fifth round at Sydney Stadium after arriving in Sydney a day earlier. Murphy, 27, the lone Aus Kod fighter never knocked down before, held pride amid a cut over the left eye from the fifth round.

Sydney Max Murphy Colpe Ayree Jackson Sydney Stadium Jackson Ghana Murphy

Queanbeyan Still Leader In Intermediate A F

Queanbeyan led early and held off Turners in a tight opening game, finishing 8 6 to 1 6. Manuka defeated Eastlake 7 14 to 6 1 with strong third term surge and notable plays from Mason Welch and Knobel Delahunty Scott.

Queanbeyan A.F Mhwcler Poli Rowley Turner Gang Tront Nunn Culnaa Tigers Cmicl Polini Radshaw Byrne Lilley Queaneyan Manuka Eastlakes Uwen ‘O'Brennae Finty Chariton McGovern Tindale Pe Lakes Mason Mg Mark Beadman Gaving Stewart Rob Delavan Lakes Stewart Dickinson Kelsey Seme Manuka Gowing Manuka Pallot Dalton Charlton Davis Eastlake Rourke Bal Watters Knobel Delahunty Scott Crawley Hearne Fur Ther Lakes Tindale McFadzen Parkes Otce the Lakes King Dre Bourke Ball Ion Wnnska Lambert Brien Balion

Royal Canberra Associates In Match Play

Royal Canberra Golf Club Associates Champion ship rounds began on a heavy course with Mrs Luton defeating holder Mr C Kearney. Results include Mrs C Kearney runner up and multiple match outcomes in the Lady Isaacs and Mary Horan Cups with semi finals scheduled for today.

Royal Canberra Associates Royal Canberra Golf Club C. Kearney Mra. J Pana M. Pearson Mn G. Smith Lady Hudson E. Turnbull Isaace Bainbrigged T. Graing Mra. P. Nevin d Beresford Wilkinson Mrs. T Rs. R. Reid A. Sordiman Mary Horan Mra. Fayes M. Self Spratt M. Knight Msmith D. Waring A. Redfearn S. Borrill M. Bradley Kcrombie D. Tregoar W.o A. Bourchier Linon J. Snow Aim Mes Lady Isaacs Cups Banbrigge P Nevin V. Wilkinson R. Reid Mary Horan Dun F Hyles ML Smith Mise M Spratt A.redhearn M. Bradey D. Treee

Johansson May Miss Out On Civic Reception

In Gothenburg a dispute grows over whether the city should host a civic reception for new world heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson. Councillor J A Fagerberg opposes official honors, while chairman Ernst Jungen backs a formal welcome. Police anticipate a crowd gathering in Gothenburg for Johansson’s homecoming after his victory in New York.

Sothemund Sweden Fagerberg Ernst Jungen Boner Victor Floyd -Atterson New York Toca Gothenburg

City, Ach Reforms Spark Local Debate

Fragmentary text notes city and ACH discussions stirring local civic engagement. No clear names or dates available in readable lines.

Junior Union Cancellation Not Notified

A school party arrived at Reid for a 9 15 a m rugby match only to be told at 9 45 that the game was cancelled. The writer criticizes the Junior Rugby Union for failing to broadcast or announce the cancellation earlier, leaving parents and players uninformed and frustrated.

Sir Ing Rugby Union Reid Canberra Cade

Mackenzie Wins Diamond Sculls At Zurich Regatta

Australian rower Stuart Mackenzie won the Diamond Sculls at the international regatta in Zurich despite strong headwinds and rough water. He clocked seven minutes 58 seconds, finishing nearly two seconds ahead of Swiss competitor Hluga Waser.

Mackenzie Zurich Stuart Mckenzie France Austria West Germany Hluga Waser Switzerland

Laver Reaches Wimbledon Semi finals in straight sets

Rod Laver, member of the Australian Davis Cup squad, defeated Jean Molinari of France in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-0 to advance to the Wimbledon semi finals. Neale Fraser and Ray Emerson were also contending for berths with Olmedo poised for a semis spot.

London Rod Laver Jean Molinari France Laver Barry Magis Hao Neale Fraser Con Ray Emerson Bobby Wilson England Alex Olmedo Luis Ayala Chile Olmedo Ramanathan Krishnan Whit Fraser Harry Hopman Hopman Fraser Mackay

Throwers Club Introduced By Demonstration in Canberra

The South Canberra Ama tur Athletic Club launched a new Throwers Club with an introductory session led by senior coach Lionel Davies and Col Robbie. Promising Canberra throwers Bor Bavia and Julian Scott joined in winter training as the State championships approached. Heavy cross-country conditions suspended the senior run. sub-juniors ran a new mile course with fast times posted by Bill Robbie and Brice Robbie.

South Canberra Amatur Athletic Club Lionel Davies Col Robbie Bor Bavia Julian Scott Parkland Bill Rob ‘Hie Brice Robbie

England name six changes for Leeds Test against India

The England cricket team for the Third Test at Leeds next Thursday includes six changes from the Lord's victory lineup. Captain Peter May leads a side featuring Colin Cowdrey Ken Barrington Brian Close John Mortimore Alan Moss Gilbert Parkhouse Geoff Pullar Harold Rhodes Roy Swetman with Derek Morgan as the twelfth man. Newcomers are Close Mortimore Parkhouse Pullar Rhodes and Swetman.

London A.at-Reuter England India Leeds Lords Peter May Sirrey Colin Cowdrey Kent Ken Barrington Roy Swetman Surrey Freddie Freeman Yorkshire Derek Morgan Derbyshire Close Mortimore Parkhouse Pullar Rhodes Swetman

ACT Hockey Team Triumph at Gladstone in Tough Clash

The ACT hockey side beat Gladstone 3 1 at Gladstone with a fast second half display. Cuthbertson starred as pivot, Dengute sparked an attack, and Pengate sealed the win from a scrimmage. Gallagher, Jor and Baxter shone for the Gladstone defence.

ACT Queensland Gladstone A.cc T Cuthbertson Dengute Holmes Cummins Piper Gladstone Gallagher Jor Baxter Pengate Crthberisan Holmes Ani

Thomson Opens British Open With Strong Qualifying Round

Australian Peter Gullane course is used for the qualifying rounds with Thomson finishing tied for second place after a 30 putt birdie on the 18th. Other early leaders include M Coles 68 RK Burton and J B Haliburton at 70 as qualifiers proceed at Muirfield and Gullane.

Muireired Peter “Tanicot Thomson Ram O Gulla McOles RK Burton B. Haliburton Peter Gullane Muirfield Mirifield

Hoad Defeats Gonzales For Tennis Title

Australian 24 year old Lew Hoad beat Pancho Gonzales in four sets to win the Jack Kramer tournament title before 54000 spectators. Rosewall defeated Trabert in the consolation showing to take third place and 1500 dollars.

Uits New York Reuter Lew Hoad Pancha’ Gonzales Jack Kramer Hoad Gonzales Ken Rosewall Australia Trabert

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Doomben Jack Thompson Thompson Warwick Farm Felidoma Earlwood Compass Caesar Book Link Skyline Bullants Larehert Johansson Pedarai Nanan Sre Throwers Wimbledon Sally Moore Bakersfield California Fay Muller Miss Moore George McManus Rae
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