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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1972

Page

3

South Sydney Storm Parramatta In Defining Win

South Sydney overwhelmed Parramatta 37 to 3 at Redfern Oval delivering a dominant opening premiership performance. Pat Smith struck thrice in a busy first half as Souths built a 24 9 halftime lead. Parramatta offered little resistance.

Sydney South Sydney Parramatta Redfern Oval Souths Pat Smith Rabbitos Mandy-Warringah Penrith Brookvale Oval Panthers

Wignall Triumph in Tralee Speedway Feature Race

Canberra rider Dave Wignall dominated the Tralee Speedway meeting winning the 20-lap feature and the final three heats with strong battles against Roger Fimmerton and Percy Svdwicke. Goulburn’s last year champions were outpaced as Wignall claimed top honours in the 17 7 season closing show.

Canberra Coln Dave Wignall Tralee Speedway Wignall Caneerra Traleesh Goulburn Roger Fimmerton Promerton Ict Wivnall Percy Svudwicke Phil Canviher Queanhevan Wiv Haynes Rovinil Torres Wirnall

ANU dominates final regatta with major wins and premiership

At the last season regatta held in perfect weather ANU won the Banjo Cup open fours and Shatra Cup open eights, clinched the 1970 72 premiership and the best performance award, plus the Phere Saiki trophy first contested. AMU won multiple events while RMC claimed the SCnC Bowl and Flotta Laura Cup. St Andrews College Sydney took the Molongloa Cup maiden fours as Canberra Grammar faltered in the premiership race.

ANU AMU Muanlen RMC

Arsenal crushed by Leeds United in English league clash

Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Leeds United as the club chase a high finish for European qualification. First-half goals by Clarke, Jones, and Lorimer secured Leeds a convincing victory. Manchester United crushed Crystal Palace 4-0 while Derby and Manchester City drew as the title race tightens. In Scotland, Celtic edged Falkirk 1-0 after making six changes.

London Reuters Arsenal Ajax Amsterdam Leeds United Leeds Paiternational Aan Clarke Mick Jones England Peter Lorimer Scotland Derby Manchester Cry Newcastle United Manchester Cly Par Berby Tullenhar Hotspur AC Milan Traily Sheffield United Martin Chivers Manchester United Crystal Palace Alan Cowling Bobby Chariton Ian Moore Denis Law Norwich Ths Pounserage Blackpool Millwall Oxford United Birmingham City Celtic Falkirk Ajpest Dozaa Detalla

Colts win in Tokyo after mud soaked rugby clash

The touring Australian rugby colts beat Japan University Allstars 39 to 40 in heavy rain and thick mud in Tokyo. Australia led 12 to 4 at halftime as the match unfolded with inspired football.

Tokyo Rover Japan University Allstars

Big Butch to Doncaster after Canberra cup win

Kembla Grange trainer Jim Hall announced Big Butch will run in Doncaster after carrying 9.12 to outstay rivals in the Commonwealth Gold Cup at Canberra. Warren Dunley rode the gelding to victory over Canmore with Willett third, as the horse completes a Canberra feature-triple this month before aim at Randwick meets and Brisbane winter carnival plans.

Warren Dunley Big Butch Canberra Kembla Grange Jim Hall Ted Canmore Willett Henry Cartwright Dunley Pelding Doon Ron Evans Randwick

Zambari wins Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm

Kevin Langley rode Zambari to victory in the Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm. Doncaster Handicap entries loom with Neville Oigt possibly aboard next Saturday. Sun Opal showed a promising run after a stumble, hinting at a strong finish in the Doncaster.

Sydney Kevin Langley Zambari Warwick Farm Neville Oigt Randwick Melbourne Sun Opal Summer Vallow

Willis and Neilson win junior tennis crowns in ACT events

Susie Willis and Peter Neilson captured the ACT junior titles at the National Tennis Centre. Willis beat Gail Medbury 6-1 4-6 6-4 after a comeback, while Neilson defeated Tom Walsh 6-1 6-2 showcasing his aggressive play. Other finals included Gillies over Neilson in under-17, Medbury over Cremer, Hawking in under-15, Headford as under-15 girl champion, Jorgensen pair winning under-13 events, and Morgan over Stensen in a tense under-13 girls final.

Susie Willis Peter Neilson Act National Tennis Centre Miss Willis Gail Medbury Neilson Tom Walsh Walsh Megan Cremer Peter Hawking Phillip Jorgensen Hawking Julia Headford Sharon Hobbs Fiehtine Mark Jorgensen Michael Raftery

West Canberra West crowns No 1 pennant win

West Canberra West defeated Canberra North at Canberra North Bowling Club to win the No 1 pennant. It was Wests first No 1 pennant title as Canberra West led by 6 points but fell behind after nine ends. Ron Hadley of West defeated Ken Wilson of North 15-21 to seal the match.

Canberra West Canberra North Wests R. Hadley West R. Wilson North BH. Bladen J. Murphy 5. Hunt R. Thomas W. Reynolds W. Bloomheld Ron Hadley Ken Wilson Sarth

Weekend Soccer Results Across Australian Clubs and Leagues

Weekend fixtures feature multiple leagues with scorelines across SAW Federation Cup group stages, ACT and Victoria divisions. Notable matches include Kal J Marcem leading a Prague side, Artarmon and Balgownie drawing, and Melbourne clubs like Croat and Melita posting goals amid dense regional results. International and English leagues are summarized with results from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Leeds United, alongside German and European fixtures.

Meraliv Af Autralian Erekend Federation Kal J. Marcem I Ween Osm F.sasutin Prague Auburn Sutterland Helm South Cpa RW Damion Artarmon O Hookstown Balgownie Canterbury Serth Sedees Farangille Maniv OG Corinthiane Melita Ih

West Indies Faces Defeat Risk After Day Three In Bridgtown

New Zealand lead 191 with two days left as West Indies struggle to 98 for two in their second innings. West Indies first innings 133. conis by Sobers and Findlay remain not out. Progress highlights include Hastings, Morgan, and Rowe among top scorers for NZ, while Shillingford and Holder grab key wickets.

Bar- Reuter Santa Wes West Indies New Zealand Bridgetown West Indies First Inn First Inn Turner Holford Vin Fredericks Ibn Cumin Vee Ee Carew Turner Howarth Rowe Findlay

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