Olympians shine at athletics meet in Sydney
Olympic stars Radlene Boyle and Pam Ryan led a strong Sydney Sports Ground display at the Wills Qantas Athletic Meet. Ryan clocked 12.9 in the 100m hurdles to threaten the Australian record, while Peter Norman won the men’s 200m and Judy Pollock edged Alison Rushe in the 400m. Wayne Collett ran 47.25 for the 400m.
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Big Butch Wins Canberra Cup in Record Run
Big Butch the flashy chestnut dominated the Canberra Cup at Canberra on Saturday afternoon, outclassing Scotch Tom and Big Tree to set a fast time. The performance marked a new Cup distance record, surpassing Moss Jetta’s mark by nine seconds, with Alinga, Hinges, and Fore Give noted among heavyweights carried in Cup history. Jockey Warren Dunjes steered Butch with a patient mid-field ride.
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Rich Rosehill race set with Big Butch win
Big Butch wins center-track at the finish, beating Seatch Tom by 21 lengths as plans unfold for the 12 furlong HOF Tancred Cup at Rosehill next Saturday. Jockey Neville Taye notes Scotch Tom’s strong season, while trainer Jom Hall targets the Commonwealth Gold Cup and other Canberra meetings bonuses are confirmed.
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Newton beats Nagle in play-off at Kempsey
Jack Newton junior won the 2500 dollar Pro Am tournament at Kempsey after a sudden death playoff with veteran Kel Nagle. They finished tied on 141 after 36 holes with Stolhand fading, Dunk’s 74 not enough to improve. Officials welcomed the NSW PGA Championship bid.
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Souths reach semi finals in upset
At 2 10pm on Saturday City first grade cricketers seemed set for a semi final place as Charlie Smith and Mark Clews bowled East Canberra for 69. City led by 41 on first innings but Souths then defeated ANL outright to seize eighth points and move to 45, level with Woden. Queanbeyan fell two wickets short of defeating Woden for an outright, while Northern Suburbs also fell short against Western District.
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Lang and Diogemiias win opening round of 1972 NSW rally
Peter Lang and Die ter Gocentas for Canberra in a Datsun 60 won the Mil-mile Canberra Day Trial, the first round of the 1972 NSW rally championship. Harry Ferguson and George Shepheard finished second in a Torana XU1, while Brian Hilton and Barry Lake were third in a Renault Australia Peugeot 504.
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ACT basketball side wins 80 73 in Canberra clash
The ACT men toppled Newcastle 80 to 73 in a Southern Conference game at the YMCA Canberra. Palmer led with 29 points and Horacek added 12 as ACT rallied from a sluggish start to seize a 33 32 halftime edge and stretch the lead to seven late. Newcastle scorers included Gardiner 17 and Stuckey 19.
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Sapling Stakes Won by Macoon Macoon at Queanbeyan Paceway
J Hergenham drove Macoon Macoon to victory by five yards in the Sapling Stakes at the Queanbeyan Paceway on Saturday night for the Queanbeyan Trotting Club.
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Narrow semi final showdowns loom in Canberra cricket
Easts failed to convert an outright win for 45 points as Queanbeyan Norths and Souths miss the mark though Souths join Woden with 45. Souths earned semi-final place by winning three straight after defeats to Easts Queanbeyan and ANU. Souths will be without bowler Bob Morgan next Saturday due to a banter over percentages and quotients.
Congdon Stars As New Zealand Dominate West Indies Test
Rey Congdon top scored with 166 not out as New Zealand took control on day three in Port of Spain. A 98-run stand, three for 4 earlier, left West Indies at 288 all out in reply to NZ’s 348. Congdon’s form sets up potential semi final chances for Souths in a busy weekend of cricket.
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Mrs King Upsets Australian Star In Texas Tennis Clash
In Dallas Sunday, Mrs King rallied from early adversity to defeat top seed Evonne Goolagong 1 6 6 1 to reach the Maureen Connolly Brinker final against Nancy Richey Counter. Counter had earlier crushed Lesley Hunt 2 6 4. King found a reliable first serve late and dominated the third set to clinch the upset.
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Prize money loss after Canberra improvers disqualification
Greg's Delight forfeits 440 pounds prize after stewards disqualified for incorrect apprentice claim on Sib allowance. Cireus Delight also disqualified, affecting future eligibility in Improvers class. Royal Reward and Fellow Park promoted as winners. Metlune weight error cited. John Hourigan reports on the racing outcome and potential weight impacts.
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Olympic Beats Juventus In Friendly at Lyoms
Olympic, now promoted to ACT Sever Federatimn first division, earned a 2-1 victory over Juventus in a friendly at Lyoms yesterday. In the reserve match, Olympic beat Juventus 8-2, with Olmpe Ma repeatedly vetoing shots.
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Australia sweeps Americans in World Cup tennis at Trinity College
Australia recaptured the World Cup of Tennis with a fuse match sweep over the United States last night at Trinity College Hartford. The Associated Press reported the event occurring Sunday.
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Ainslie Juniors Hold Training Days Across Hawdon and Red Downer
Ainslie juniors in Australian Rules football conduct a series of training days led by Hawdon Watson and Downer. The program focuses on skill development and team coordination for young players in the Ainslie district.
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