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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

4

Easy Victories In National Football

Ainslie dominates Acton as Alan Hawke returns to boost the forward line. Hawke scores seven, with Woolcott to boost the Tri-colours next week. Eastlake defeats Turner in a high scoring affair paced by Curtis at centre and Drayton’s 17 goals. Final: Ainslie 188 to Acton 80. Eastlake 88 to Turner 72.

Ainslie Alan Hawke Cott Finslieted Watterston Acton Breezy Harris Nplea Donellan Ross Ains|ie Ainalie

Strong finish by Manuka in tight week end match

In a close game at Manuka, Manuka rallied late to defeat RMC after trailing by 14 at half. Duncan Anderson’s injury left Manuka in danger but the Cadets fatigue showed in the final term as Manuka pulled away with solid defense and standout play from Gaughwin on the wing.

Tne Manuma R.M.C Manuka Duncan Anderson Alrain Ares Manuke Gaughwin Marlin Greggan Kemp Moodle Manuka Rovers Ees

Eastlake Triumph Over Turner Despite Close Scoreline

Eastlake, 160 to 63, defeated Turner as Walsh, Robbie, and Grace led a strong forward display while Drayton kicked five goals. Turner fought back with Brown, Ratcliffe, and Bennett sharing notable scores, and crowd over 1,200 witnessed a tense match with Eastlake dominant in the ruck and ball feeding.

Eastlake Pea Walsh K. Robbie Hutchinson Harteg Clemon Turner Twohill Brown Ratcliffe Williams Bennett Manuka Anderson Letts Horan Galvin Droop Gaughwin Parsons R.M.C Moodin Gill Ickers Lang Ainslie Hawke Peterton Watson Donellan Harringay Ross Irving Acton Breeze White Eastllake Paton Elastveneng Crompton Robbie Eastlexe Eever Aish O'Brien Grace Sburdena Moat Robtle Drayton Turner Aes

National Junior clash highlights a tight Queanbeyan win

In a lively third round clash Queanbeyan edged Ainslie Midgets at Manuka Oval while Eastlake beat Acton. Turner Atams powered Manuka over Queanbeyan in a separate contest as both sides prepare for a May 18 showdown. Sub-Atoms results featured Turner B and Eastlake in dominant scores.

Queanbeyan Ainslie Ainstie Cleary, Sher Demevibiy Thiel Zysnint Dentain Eastlake D. AcQuean Turner Manuka Manuka Oval Culnane Gardiner Bamford Acton McAppion Malong Eastlake Acton Balte Edwards Manulea Turener B Cmiel Spéndelove Goiser Creton Clift Ross Rochford K. McConnell H. McConnel Nunn Kaye Pryor Wilden Ware Ball Downlle O'Brien Yandell East & East Area Miborra Turner D. Alnsile Scarr Bennett D. Westridge aRld Manuka Queanbaysa Denham Ainslig Grubb

Polo Gold Cup Final Report at Warewick Farm

NSW polo team defeated Queensland seven goals to six after extra time to claim the Australasian Gold Cup in a high standard match watched by about 6,000 spectators. Governor Bir John Northcott presented the cup as Southern NSW beat Western NSW six to five in earlier action.

Sydney Nithera N.S.W Queensland Warewick Farm Ns.w Goveror Bir John Northcott Southern N.S.W Western Nus

Royals Fightback Forces Draw In Turbulent Rugby Clash

Royals rallied from 11-3 down at halftime to draw with RMC in a bruising match. Keely and Hawke starred in the backs, while Stien and Maguire led the RMC forwards before injuries disrupted both sides. Final score tied at 17-17 with tries from Magnusson Baudistal Gilroy and Hawke along with penalties and goals shaping the late drama.

Royals Keely Hawke Fiji Ceylon New Zealand Keeley Maguire Rayais RMC John Maguire Stien Radcliffe Gurney Hill Magnusson Boudistal Gilroy Hamilton Meore Nicholson Hest Dudman Ful-Bae Baudistal Whittle Meore Hanston

Easts Defeat Goulburn in Tight Rugby Clash

Easts edge Goulburn as Crosman and Thomson score while Famovat backs solid defense. Goulburn captain and Gallagher contribute with penalties and a late try as the home side gain the advantage through strong tackling and steady midfield play.

Famovat Otea Goulburn Crosman Tana Ane Basta Easts

Norths Triumph In Close Rugby Showdown At Narrabundah

Norths edged RAAF 21 9 in a fast, tightly fought match. Norths led 8 8 after a tense first half and pulled away with penalties and tries by Bird Hamilton Nicholls and Infield. McLennan stood out for Norths while White more Green and Rawlings shone in the backs.

Narrabundah Northy Norths Red Sie Raaf North Constance Baat Kennedy RAAS Raas, Winger To Score. Duele Raar Peo Rob R.A.A.F Bird Chermbury Hamilton Olivier Whitemore Norths Ind i\Norths Rawlings Nicholls McLennan Green Smith Chidgee Burke Northe Davis West Royals Ivlam & Trie Dettudana Wilsoner Fyffe Eastern Suburbs F. Murray RMC Blacks North v. F Royal

Freshmark Upset Crowned in May Handicap Racing Closing Meet

The final ACT Jockey Club meeting of the season saw Freshmark triumph in the May Handicap as gambling odds favored Man of Law and other top contenders. Jockey Jack Hillier rode several winners, including Maxade and Thelper, with strong fields and limited entries in the Progressive Handicap.

Freshmark A.C.T Woar Sim Bennet Heata Fxcel Jeney Bim Jack Hillier Queanbeyan Areble Man of- Law Maxade Mr. Peggotty Gay Chateau West Wyalong Bili D. Turner Foy UR. Pearsel de Camp Volvo Star Halt Jen Improvers’ Handicap, Sr Hillier Thelper C. Pearson Tee Blank G. Davidson Evens Lady Wag Botting Man of Law Diamond Shute Buddong K. Brown Lenin Colkate Davidson Nowla Edelman Brenmark Gallant Brighde Queen Haven Ton Den Fresh Carter Eden Monaro J. Hilier Stockcamp R. Pearse Evens Stockcamp Golden Shadow J. Hillier Territorial

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