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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1973

Page

3

5 000m highlight seals ACT titles at Phillip Field

South Canberra’s Dave McInnes won the final event of the ACT men’s track and field championships at Phillip Athletic Field, 5000m. McInnes surged with 1600m left to overtake teammate Mike Kennedy, clocking 14 52.0 to beat Kennedy by two tenths, matching and surpassing the old meet record. Kennedy had led midrace as McInnes stormed to victory. Peter McCullagh of ANU topped local walkers after two events this season, reaffirming his status.

Dave McInnes South Canberra Act Phillip Athletic Field McInnes Mike Kennedy Kennedy Melnnes Sydney John Farrington Peter McCullagh ANU Hopping Baker Nsw Hopping Ater Gary Rush Ken Barlow Dave Wirnall Barlow Gregory

Canberra athletics meet highlights and sprint doubles

Trevor Lawrence led the speedsters with a sprint double and a 200m best as he and teammates topped the Canberra championship. He won the 100m the prior week and the half lap on Saturday. Dennis Smith edged Tom Power in the 8m race. Rosalyn Kain led Harriers with a 36.25 200m and 16.2s hurdles as Joan Cross returned to form with 15.65 in the 100m hurdles just outside her ACT record. Wayne Borcham ended third in sprints after a strong start to the season.

Trevor Lawrence Canberra North Canberra Wayne Borcham Harriers Dennis Smith Tom Rosalyn Kain Janet Smith Souths Karen Wigley Norths Miss Kain Joan Cross

Canberra Athletes Under Fire After ACT Championships

Athletes face sharp criticism for attitude after the ACT championships over two weekends. Sydney Interclub clashes affected results, with Sutherland club winning metropolitan events aided by Canberra competitors. Ron Whyte of North Canberra won both the 3000m and 1500m walks for Sutherland. Terry Jones of Norths earned minor placings, Ken Larroway of Norths claimed a prize in triple jump, and Dave Hobbeen of Woden Valley clocked 152.0 to win a substantial prize.

Canberra Sydney Sutherland Club Ron Whyte North Canberra Sutherland Terry Jones Norths Ken Larroway Woden Valley Dave Hobbeen

Greening withdraws writ against O'Dea and club board

Melbourne report states 22 year old Collingwood footballer Joan Greening withdraws his writ against St Kilda player Jim O'Dea and the St Kilda Football Club board of management. A joint statement from solicitors Frank Calbally and Fred Lester accompanies the notice.

Melbourne Collingwood Joan Greening St Kilda Jim O'Dea St Kild Football Clair’s Gréening Frank Calbally O'Dea Fred Lester St Kilds Foothill Club

RMC dominates ACT regatta with multiple wins

RMC topped the Watson High School regatta with wins in open eight maiden eight open four lightweight four and tub four plus high placings. Grammar and ANU also competed as RMC pushed to an early deficit before a late surge for a one length win in the Open eight. ANU opened with a practice row then finished strongly in its first 1973 eight. AMU trains for the Disher Cup on March 24 and Uriarra Cup on March 31 to cap a successful season.

RMC Watson High School Re-Galta Grammar Shor T ANU AMU Uriarra Fesnites Grammer Behuel Eluhi Watson Tadiey Zien I Juniae Li Watson Sea Len Ecasily Sc Zhen Raic Fishy Amc Les Ken

Record sprintcar drive shocks Tralee crowd in Australian speedway meet

Canberra racer Bob Bink stunned Americans by winning the Stars Six lap final at Tralee National Speedway in 1 55.0 beating Wally Baker and Bob Gray. Bink’s rear-to-front charge in 14 laps shattered the six-lap record and the event mark, while Sid Topping failed to start the finals due to a damaged gearbox.

Canberra Bob Bink Wally Baker Tralee National Speedway Bink Baker and Goulburn Bob Gray John Taunton Tralee Baker Australia Sydney Sid Topping Grand Parade Hopping Bob Rink Rink

Fine tennis features dominate ACT junior championships

Canberra juniors lead the ACT junior age tennis championships with Susie Willis Clair Medbury Peter Nielson and Peter Hawking sweeping events. Semi finals are set across under-19 under-17 and under-15 divisions as upsets reshape the field. Jorgensen Rolfe Oliver Cosgrove and Bond target the next round amid strong performances from Willis Menifard Cremer Meilhury Hobbs Headford Stensen McDonald Kerr and Starrs.

Canberra Susie Willis Clair Medbury Peter Nielson Peter Hawking Miss Medbury David Hollaway Craig Withcell Hollaway Rick Genge Irl Julia Menifard Megan Cremer Gail Meilhury Tina Sharon Hobbs Hawking Nielsen Russell Tickner David Starrs Starrs Phillip Jorgensen Jorgensen Peter Colquhoun Michael Raffery Robbie Rourke Mark Jorgensen Jani Headford Valarie Sten

Juventus hand Forrest 5-0 in pre season clash

Juventus dominated Forrest United 5-0 at Jamison Oval to start defense of the J. R. Fraser Memorial Trophy. Arthur Smith Dave King and Terry Young scored as Juventus showcased a sharp attack and solid pressing, while Roy Thompson and Alex D'Ambrosio anchored a resilient midfield.

Juventus Forrest United Jamison Oval Olympic Phillip United Croatia Deakin Turner Monaro Swuccer Federaton Cave Forrest Mike Black John Cattanach Arthur Smith Dave King Terry Young Roy Thompson Alex D'Ambrosio Croatia Deakin Nacio Spaleta Manchester United Crystal Palace Wolverhampton War Verers Ipewich Town Arennual Reeds Ashled Everton Leicester Clip Dery County Liverpool Southampton Manchester Cy Coventy City Newcastle Unitet Stoke City Sheffield United West Ham United Totterham Hoespur Norwich City West Heamwich Albion Chelsea Dithion Brighton and Hove Albion Hudderfield Bournemouth Nota County Brswl Rovers Rotherdam United Charlton Athletic Grimsby Town Chesterfield York Chy Halifax Town Tranmere Rovers Pom Vale Wackhumn Rover Moehdale Shrewsbury Town Scurtheraa United Drhoa Wanderers Waltull Brentford Co Wrexfant Oldham Athlete Divides Bornsley Nonhamption Town Jury Aldershot Carbridge “United Southport Crewe Alenandra Anteped Hereford United Escter Clip Coin City Chester Mansfield Town Bradford Cy Rearing Gillingham Tore Guay Stockport County Workington Colchester Perme Aie Pea Spayra Arde Distillery Larne Glentoran Crusaders Linefield Glenaves Portadown Cutagville Deine Oecarla Pee Kin Ramy

Swim titles nearing end at Capital Amateur Club meet

The Capital Amateur Swimming Club concluded most of its 1973 championships after a tight third round at Prosser Pool. Prominent swimmers Katrina Mortlock, Philip McLaughlin, Anita Ball, and Antony Sebesta faced strong challenges from Jenny Faul, Peter Thamer, and Charles Fogarty as Shell Age finals approach.

The Capital Amateur Swimming Club Prosser Pool Katrina Martlock Philip McLaughlin Anita Ball Antony Sebesta Jenny Faul Peter Thamer Charles Fogarty Katrina Mortlock Sydney Sinc Capital Susan Purches Lyn Burbidee Anthony Clark Clark Charles Anne Fogarty Shell Strang Telofea Asc Saurday Nicola Garnet Elizabeth Dowmer Semseeney Rendrey Fon Lynette Ytert Dianna Wells Gall Wellner Madre Nearsy Vanesa Hooney Peter Mesail Marcus Craje Gon Hamilton Koren Anse Lehmann Andrew Ait Simone Rickard Jane Cehmanny Tan Carter Mates Amato Barals Crancour Christine Woodburnes Calla Dickieg Ener Leardine Downers Kaylee Rotneys Aiahew Wott S$ Polis Simonet Nekoi Lyroeie Carterr Anne Lehmann Elisabet Gallen Amanda Notte Maureen Hooney Vanessa Rooneys Rodney Manner Dianna Wied Creastshaker Karen Ian Kaylie Meaney Ian Carters Colin Dunkley Man Rei Fonngy Atlfont Hamilton Maureset Rooney Carolyn Menael Colin Dunksoy Lynette Carter Marcos Crap Peinte Wanrna Rooney S Mithael Tharer Audrey Bonner Letsa Cats Elizabeth Crillen Peer Menzel Keon Dunkley Kaylie Rooney Swpnen Kea Gail Weldertryde Wotterfir Feisa Cas Sarah Crawford Aalra Bell Karing McLaushle Sarah Seward Sharon Biewen Salty Hums Karina Sally Sarah Howard Anita Ball Sanda Sheila Holling Waton Jacinth Howitt Esinie Vynes Aegra Karina Maortlok Elizabeth Hollingworth Yen Karina MeLaveblin Sarah How Sheron Mpiewen Sally Hat Sally Fern Karina Meek Saray How Bernard Galvin David Moufarwise Michael Walley Oves Anthony Sebesion Paperty Tovra Paul McLaughlin Mmichock Thamer Philip Mee Laughties Petey Thamer Norra Hobertson Simon White Antony Clark Gregory Crowther David Moevifar Flye Michael White Bernard Gelvin Nernard Galvin David Mowl Luke Galvin Eve Freney Jollinaworth Fogerty Anthony Bebesta Martin’ Wekner Tern Ime Pan McLaughin Peter White Michael Tharter Niyre Thanser Philly McLawhlin Ho Malr Tha Lyr Ais Anthony Clark Fiyrs Ren Gregan Crowtherry Ifyra Klin David Moufare Michaek White Wernere Galvier Geo Canberry Day Carnival Jpestere Ag Liltyd Stoke L. Burbidge Cearroomar Plate KR. Martinek Capitaly Butterfly DL Purcell Mirkyel Eze ¢Waowllatra I Jamieson Gaphaly Lilys Brestutpke Beo-Munt Capealypty Mon Narmoma W. Homer Canberra R Heacroft Moruya Founny Capital MM. Hylard Woden Valley J A James Nateorway Boys Stanford Goulburny Homer JP. White Fargomad Morilock Kemrnka Bell-Towers U Woolfaltea T. Galvin Purcell Marbides Nase K. Martlock RR Funnel Caoherra Onder — Fidyd A. Colet Beleanaend Hughes Moruyapae Ry Ireland Morgyap Amon Narcomaile Calman

Weekend Bowls Roundup From Kingston, Canberra to Canberra

A weekend of bowls showcases Kingston Warradundal pairs and major singles results. From Pollard to Reeney to Robertson, multiple clubs such as Candendra and Woden Valley report wins, close scores, and standout handicap events across Canberra and surrounding districts.

S. Wi Dalbimorta A. Koon T. A. Honmethld Vna Pollard F. Reeney P. Franklin Ly Robertson Peterson M.na of Redtfe Rygatsod Canderra Trintes Or. Grainger Steward Rerty R. Hutchison G. Farmer H. Brown F. Adame A. McKinnon Heeler K. Edmunds Self A. Watson J. Hetherinchen WV JaBns M. Rosser Cot W. Smith Gerge Grace Ge Grattin Ke Gry A Newman K Hill W. O'Belen J. McCatleum Slane Kibell We Scott A Favndt R. Reid R. Stoidark K. Anpshawd Stewart Shaplane Raorey Robert Webber Fisher New- Hewille Dornet Sieele Daley J. James W. Candren Pat Atorday D. Smoor Canmerka West W. Lambert da. Smith B. Enekins Manin Coombs G. Ferguson Rush Riodmick Abernathy R. Tabet Timmy Sahont Timms J. Aapieney Nara Aikman Aecehan Soclai Hourke Edwards BR. Stefandle Canberra City J. Litke O. Nevland EB. Prahanas H. Smitm Ay Bary K. Sbelly Tripjes Whipshina Pel J D Hy Mankin Greve MH. Hibberson Glastein E Kain T. Thoring H. Legent L. Crawley J. Ashton Tunpersup Curedes

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