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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1952
Page
3
Durban report shows South Africa defeating Australia 3 2 in the tennis test at Durban with two more matches to be played. Australian captainship and players struggled on a hot court as South Africa earned the rubber through strong groundstrokes and consistency.
Galloway and Fordaan won the four ball par championship at Royal Canberra with three up. D Corrigan and Day two up, Le Bourke and Mallesch one down, Peterson and Cole one down, Mathieson and Redstiaw one down. Concurrent four ball results list Danitiomes and Geecee, Bourke and Day, Cortigum and Day, Power and McClade, Peterman and Cote. A par event at Federal Club Red Hill saw J Flaherty win A Grade on countback from Hunter and Blade, all square. B Grade winner S Cater with three down, followed by Rowitage and another pair.
Rain halted the Africa cricket trial at Newlands delaying the selection matches for the Australia tour. Remaining games shortened to two days with play to resume soon as conditions improve. Players and form are under review as selectors assess top performers for four spots.
Peter Roberts defends title by beating John Casey 6 2 6 3 in the Men’s Resident Singles at Manuka to claim a second successive title and the Johnson Cup. John Nish wins Junior Boys, while Betty Cattle Claims Girls singles and doubles titles. Patty Bridgman dominates juniors.
Miahul Mrs. Crawley won the mixed doubles title in a four row form lead at 62. Misa O'Sullivan and others vied as matches unfolded with key games in the tenth and 16th, while Roberts and Misa O'Sullivan claimed the doubles title 4 6, 8 7, 8 6 after a tense final. Presentation of trophies followed with officials noting the tournament's success and the involvement of key organizers.
Barry Darke established new Australian records at North Sydney Olympic Pool. He clocked 17.9 seconds for 110 yards backstroke and 15.5 seconds for a 100 yard sprint. Lorraine Crapp also set a new record in the 110 yards freestyle with a notable time.
The third heat of the Canberra Sailing Club was postponed after the launch Rescue snapped its mooring in high winds. Crews fought rain and cold as Miss Pam returned nearly swamped. the rescue vessel's ordeal prompted officials to halt the heat while duty captain Mr Dyrh ing commended the sailors for their seamanship and spirit.
At the Canberra range on Saturday forty six riflemen competed for trophies including the Melmoad Trophy and WW and Hi. G. Melmoad Trophy. Ling won the WW TopRY with 104K from 390, while McIntosh Trophy saw 1477 from a 150 target. Numerous shooters posted scores across the field with Suttam, Webe, Be Named, and others recording noteworthy totals.
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