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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
8
Manuka surprises Eastlake in a fast tempo Canberra exhibition match. Key scores include L Williams and Dinsdale for Manuka, with strong defense from Grieg Hayes and D. Williams. Manuka leads at halftime and extends in the final term to secure the win over Eastlake.
Ainslie built an early lead at Duntroon with a fast start trading goals with RM C. The match featured standout play by Hearn for Ainslie and fierce duels with Ray at half-back. Halftime stood 14-11 to Ainslie with RM C trailing 7-7 and the second half echoed the first as Ainslie held on for the win despite RM C’s better ball and quickness.
Acton defeats Turner by eleven points in a low scoring game marked by strong defenses on both sides. Turner led early through Dawson and Harrig tallies, but Acton rallied with timely goals to close the three quarter gap and pull away after the final change. Final: Acton 8 goals 3 behinds 51 points to Turner 7 goals 2 behinds 44 points.
The A C T scoreboard notes scores and player tallies for matches involving Manuka and teams such as Ensileke and Ainslie. Curtis, Robbie, Amadleaki, Hawke, Blomfield, Lofine, Browning, McDonald, Turner, Maloney and others are listed with various point totals and game results amid a dense recap of event play.
A battered Brian London said he might return to the United States to learn fighting after being knocked out in the first round by Floyd Patterson to defend his world heavyweight title in Indianapolis. Patterson led on points through three judges before delivering the knockout as London failed to recover. Patterson, defending his title for the fourth time, prepared to meet challenger Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium on June 25.
Jockeys Galvin and Dennet were injured in falls at Acton with Galvin suffering concussion and a broken collarbone for Dennet. Dewats mount listed as destroyed after a fall, while Spritely rider D Wilson escaped serious injury. Annabel pulled up with an injured leg though later considered not to be destroyed. Several races featured jockey movements and betting details from Acton and nearby Warwick Farm Flemington.
India plans to register its vast holy men and assign them to the Sorri development program. The Holy Men's Association approved the plan and will oversee the registration and deployment process. Mr J Watters discussed Rugby Union coaching at Reid Park yesterday morning.
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