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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 03, 1948

Page

4

Northern Suburbs and MLC draw in tense rugby match

A high tempo rugby clash ended in a 63 match draw with both sides scoring tries and penalty goals. MLC held off Northern Suburbs’ pressure with strong defense and a steady kicking game as Green and Crisp led the halves while Edmondson and McDiarmid stood out for their teams.

Ted MLC. 2 Fen Ea Edmondson Renaty Queanbeys Atersetat St Pelt Snp Queanbeyan Pinesmaar North Sydney Oval BMC Akwke Doork Gharkie

Kentucky Derby Race Records and Purses Mentioned

A shaky report notes Shannon Fall racing for a $50,000 added May purse and a Kentucky Derby outcome from Louisville. The winner is Cantown with stablemate Coaltown second and a third place tied to My Jumet as coverage calls the Derby the most celebrated event in American sports.

Ceri Loulmvisie Yeitentay Custon Coaltown

Stradbroke Handicap delayed by rain postponement

The Stradbroke Handicap at the QTC was postponed from Saturday due to wet track conditions. Officials expect a probable run tomorrow with the forecast improving as cooler weather dulls the heavy track, altering betting prospects.

Bribant Gundy QTC Almos Morrow K. A Hicharie Tha Rasscourse al Prough

Wrestling bout ends in close decision at Melbourne stadium

In Melbourne last night BU Kuusisto defeated Babel Sipolinami by two to one in a 12 round match. The event featured Jackie Dasvela tipping the scales at 10.23 percent in a heavyweight bout and marked a notable showing for both fighters at Lichhatat Stadium.

Usday BU Kuusisto Babel Sipolinami Sin Roumde

BLUE DIAMOND AND RIVAL RUNNERS IN DEAD-HEAT RACE

In a crowded field including Jone San Mateo and Princess Caravel with owners and trainers such as A Ward and Waterhouse, a dead-heat finish occurred over six furlongs with bets on multiple horses like BLUE DIAMOND and Vimy Lee. The result featured several lengthy placings and notable odds, with WINs and placements recorded for the 118 and 77-length shuffles among the competitors.

Jone A. Mawslon San Mateo Seive Waterhouse Ouwrs Princess Caravel Onsis Barry Crem Fores Sally Lyrot Luna Termine Amnola Love Or Gain Altte Detling Ban Mate A Elva Byron Oust Madame DU Barry Win Matec Yeat Wirenys Bursar Vimy Kid Magoo Duke of Syke Planet Lord Veil Iva Bia Bankman J. Peterson Dove Chief Monene Baraycop Chess

Tennis results and racing odds in London sports column

The report details South African player Bucren in doubles at Bournemouth and lists mixed doubles outcomes with Miss Quertier, followed by a dense racing section noting names, odds, bets, and placements including Prince Verity and Our Bill. It presents a snapshot of multi-event betting and results from the period.

London Sumaay Sardogurt Tonnig Chae St Bournemouth Sain Ot Hott Gual Miss Quertier

Cranbrook Handicap and Related Races Summary

Cranbrook Handicap results across divisions feature multiple horses such as Palton, Rays Balls, and Lord Nelech with tight finishes and varying times. Other listed events include the Ilesmere and Leicester Handicaps with winners like HIGH PRODUCTION and River Hare, noting betting odds and margins.

Cranbrook Trelcia Es Vw Willl Fallon Breasing Alla W. Nicharda Palton Trela Balbeck Bajardo Douglas E Lord Nelech Pama Prailroad Crremtan Ralpay Mark You A. Breasiey R. Heather Myth Royal Success Expriciown Yee Cher Fan Elleralle Lord Jennick Katine Devoncall Win Gresaley Battou Barton Santay Aesherst Yries Piddie Sandy Bay Beau John Broadwood Gay Maurice Piice Haleeck Seacambe Hurdie Lord Cavil Toomer G J Godteey Stemmock Smith Witla Hemlock CAVIL Grand City Mantrim Chariew Smart Reyfox Mandel Bromin Tong Lenime Keather Rose Re Mutchinaon Gayneat E. Preston Merorata Robert Bruce Antares Watx- Inc John Law Badin Bay Mather Robe Colin Leicester B. Preston River Hare A. Bressley W. Beresford Sir Charles Bruad Royal Atari Vaninnia Moleay Gascony Sol Ninr Penetar Otha Halt Fms Mah Lena Lord Blan Rae B. Johnstone Nantille GI Purtell Lark Court Royal

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