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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1966

Page

8

Crafteman Firмs Favourite For Australian Cup at Flemington

Crafteman firmed as the outright favourite for the mile and a quarter Australian Cup at Flemington today after a close defeat by Future in the weight for age Queen's Plate last Saturday. Beau Guard, who finished third in the Plate, stands as second favourite while Versailles Royal Coral and Alcatraz share the next line in betting.

R Craftaman Tve Flemington Crafteman Future Beau Guard Versailles Royal Coral Alcatraz

South Australian runners aim for Cup win at Melbourne

Alcatraz well drawn in No 8 and likely to extend South Australia’s winning run in Melbourne major races as the Cup looms. Interference marred some earlier efforts, but Craftaman and Cotil show strong form with Caulfield and Versailles connections, while odds highlight a keen contest among Western Australia and Victoria entrants.

Alcatraz Melbourne Aly Gunsalet Cotil Mihal Manele Ely Barrie Blaca Esas Cinard Newmarket Halls Andy Gearte Moore Marck Satter Versailles Chews Rakes Sidney Sulin

Doncaster start for Bowl King at Randwick

Bowl King may run the mile Doncaster Handicap at Randwick on April 9 with trainer Tony Lopes reporting from Melbourne. Connections note the gelding carries a penalty and faces strong opposition, including Singapores terms and a Newmarket influence, as the field prepares for the two mile Sydney race at Randwick.

Bowl King Randwick Tony Lopes Melbourne Doncaster Newmarket Hanviays Flemington Saintsiays Wilmer Prince Grant Newmarket, Defen Lig. Su Wapipedd Amadis Fey Peave Camparen Ree Council Prince Groot Plemington Sydney George Miciie

TAB TODAY CAMBERRA TAM RACES AND BETTING NOTES

The Canberra TAM operates today on Flem ingion and Youn Glen with racing events including five races. Betting opens with a 42.800 land stake and close times noted for each race. The program lists wagering percentages and the daily double for races one through five with start times around TASpm.

Canberra Taspm Besling

Perez Dominates Brown In 10 Round Police Boys Club Bout

American fighter Ray Perez used a sharp left jab to outpoint Filipino Billy Brown over ten rounds at the Police Boys Club on Saturday. Perez relied on precision and movement to secure the win and improve his record.

Ray Perez Billy Brown Police Boys Club

Forgive for Wagga Triumphs in Close Canbara Cup Fight

Forgive for Wagga surprised as he outpointed Brown in a tight 10 furlong race. The Canberra Cup and Welter Handicap scenes featured Perez’s clever bobbing counters while Forgive’s left leads and steady pressure secured a convincing mile and quarter win ahead of a crowd that cheered the dramatic finish.

Brown Nisaigh Sydney Brian Canterbury Yon Mavourite Pete King Kral Sounn Ored McGrath Sam Culbert Cood Perez Tsee Tual van Tournt Warren Smalt Stace Don Nin Peter Red Rock Canberra Peres Leiving Herd Jed

Walters' big-hit win in contest at tour matches

The report describes Walters defeating opponents in a series of tour-match contests. He advances through the first round with a 13 to win, then faces players like Muspratt and Hides, posting notable scores including sixes and fifties as the NSW team fields. In the semifinals Walters faces Mallwalter, with key moments from Rodwell and Rowwell's bowling shaping the outcomes.

Sydney Peley Muspratt Ainvlic Hilirm Dick of Novihbourne AEAU Hides Woil Musmint Woot Y Win Jonines Statiow WE University Nicthbourne Alan Ino Catohs Herra Val Bowie Tismrat Sored felerGvers University Tast Murra Sored Befon Rod Rodwell Javier Rodwell Wahi Chese Rennes Mallwalter Queanseyin Joe Soure Dick Hides Cauchilyne Walters Tewis Deen

RMC retains premiership in ACT athletics with win

The Royal Military College clinched the ACT athletics premiership with a comfortable victory over North Canberra. In junior divisions RMC edged South Canberra by four points, while Queanbeyan swept the younger men’s grades. North Canberra took the youngest girls division as Magassy showed form.

The Royal Military College Act North Canberra RMC South Camberney Law Ay Queanbeysn Quebevan Alan South North

ACT rugby selectors test many players against Auckland club

The ACT selectors planned trials with more than 10 players from ACT clubs facing Auckland Gram mar Old Boys at Showgrounds on Wednesday. Several names appear in scattered notes including Hay, Wall, Pollock, O Neal, Tapher, and others linked to Goulburn, Ainslie, and ANU. Fragmented text references trials, selections, and upcoming AS

ACT Rugby Union ACT Auckland Grammar Old Boys Gowburn Noel Hay ANU Gary Wall Nostris Dave Pollock Goulburn Billy O'Neal Tex Tapher Ainslie Jerry Witoask Bight Clube Selyy F Yoeham Chris Norma Gende Tuna Iad Amsbie Selene Ulate Royer Ale Welleday TNS RMC Liniversity Weilesday Yee Hicks Paleshirpe Gevrye Ividinun NuriRe Gaunt Peta Miike Cralf Atastier Vey Nemes Pol Reriewan eelcRineic Pettn Ainshie Pil Ive Pollock Abe Bertan Replt Grant Ainslie Ltd Royal iAinse Vic O'Cannell Egto Othanik Lonehamt Norde Hi Tannl Rick Atte Nui Lyneham Wilery Jueanbeyan Coomal Ainsie Ye Duffell Howe Gracie Gard Iiner Hoh Pearcolaff Wall Aeaon Ainsley Bruce Baie

Florence spelt debate as England wing debuts for Bouncers

Fragmentary notes mention John Grew, Junior Sinsey, and a final round with 10 8 scorelines. See Rae and Coben connected to the event, with unclear placement and outcome. The text hints at an England association and a competitive context among wing players.

John Grew Wing Junior Sinsey England I. Ws Srey Ae Rae Es Coben

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