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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

12

ACT rugby selects 21 for rep match against Combined Services

The ACT rugby selectors named a 21 man squad for the upcoming match against Combined Services on May 22. The team features key players including five eighths, forwards, and backs with several changes from the Country Week carnival, and training to be held at Northbourne next Monday at 7.30.

ACT Rugby Union Combined Services All Blacks Acta Repulucs Mey Mt Rad Ter Ohn Kiem Walesills Goul Maguire Vetven. Tv Belfry Stan Melville Pane Aince Norths Melville Jem Ainslie Sydney Cooma Scott Antain Neil McPherson Ringi Barry Bath Gary Beadman Sibley Bruce Blackley Blackley Ted Kaye Royal NSW Cour Peter Scott Countryferved Kaye Mick

England Warned Of Test Whacking Against Australia

London report notes Colin Cowdrey prediction that England can whack Australia in the upcoming five Test series. Cowdrey, named captain, says a tough challenge lies ahead but England may win. The piece mentions West Indies and Lancashire context as England prepares at Lord's MCC and Leicester fixtures.

London England Australia Colin Cowdrey Tom White Erie Lancashire Ausuralians Isuramer Fas Farook Engineer Ipermussio Clive Loyd Lambeurhire Strong Matting Linaup Imnich Vais Leicestershire Leweston Hustyen Tyne Leicester

Juniors brave rain and wind in NSW golf championship

In heavy weather at Killara NSW juniors Jack Newton and Jan Stephenson led as rain, wind and slick greens tested the field in the mixed foursomes championship. Newton Stephenson shot 7 under par to win the title with buoyant plays from partners, while Diana Ferguson and Terry Mawditch posted strong scores in near record conditions. Net handicap winner went to Narelle McKinnon and Neil Skinner with 75 net on 12 handicap. Schoolgirl qualifiers and top scores included Stephenson 78 and Newton 82 amid a field of regional competitors.

Sydney Nsw Killara Burom Bay Rhys Wright Gary Mitton Bennie Poon Diana Ferguson Albury Terry Mawditch Wagen Ind Pymble Carolyn Webb Cowra Neil Skinner LGU Stephenson Bonnie Doon J Newton Ryde Paetta- Imatta K. Wright Byron Bay Milton Hennie Doon D Ferguson T. Bowdich Pimbie C Webi i Cowray G. Gillies G. Gillies (Pymble 8. Riley Narooma R. Davis I. Haupt Wagga Country P. Jones St Michaels S. J Hale Waggul A. Konreds D. Jae Muree

Lions aim to beat Springboks in Johannesburg test

The Lions rugby team flew to Johannesburg hoping to be the first British side this century to defeat the Springboks in a Test series. Manager David Brooks praised his side while noting the political sensitivities around a planned June 3 match against Rhodesia in Salisbury.

London Reuter Ih Lions Johannesburg Springboks David Brooks British Isles Rhodesia Salisbury

Gimondi Wins 1968 Tour of Spain in Historic Triple Sweep

Italian rider Felice Gimondi won the 1968 Tour of Spain, becoming the second person to win the Giro d Italia and the Tour de France as well. He took the lead on Wednesday and tied Jacques Anquetil's record.

Bilbao Spain Aap-Reuter Felice Gimondi Gimondi Jacques An Quetil

UK swimmer Jackie Enfield retires from international swimming

In Northampton England Jackie Enfield the British women breast stroke silver medallist at the 1962 Commonwealth Games has retired from international competition. At age 20 she cited lack of suitable local training facilities and said training had become too difficult and she had decided to end her career.

Northampton England Reuter Jackie Enfield Port Western Australia Miss Enfield Enfield Briain

Mexico into Davis Cup semi final over Canada

Mexico sealed a spot in the American Zone semi finals by winning the doubles 6-3 6-3 against Canada. Singles results earlier gave Mexico the edge as roseshill play continued in Sydney and Caracas reported Ecuador advancing with a 3-0 lead over Venezuela.

Mexico City Mexico Canada Ap. Fie Royal Renean Satur- Todstream Sydney Aatmal Ostina Vicente Fut Nebo Geatles Nsw Mike Belkin Rosehill Keith Carpenter Jou Caracas Ecuador United States Venezuela

Unpainted Eyes Randwick Run In Flying Handicap

Unpainted is not aimed at Randwick Flying Handicap and may instead target the Stradbroke at Doomben. Trainer T J Smith weighs options for Unpainted with rider changes and form shaping for the Randwick meeting and potential Doncaster bid.

Randwick Sydney Stradbroke Meg Sispley Rena Enriten T. J. Smith Mel Sehu Rosetil Satmacher Cooke George Sanit A. Kennedy Bone Ron Suturday Tess

Manuka Enigma Team Faces Tough North Canberra Test

The Manuka team delivered a strong showing against Eastlake and AU rivals, with Ainslie and Conlan among highlighted players. Despite mixed form from Turner-Queanbeyan and Acton, Manuka displayed depth with Lea Lanyon yet to run in, while Rose Smith and Ro Mills featured for the Vallants.

Ition Ainslie Anu Manuka Eastlake Univer Cams Turner-Queanbeyan Acton Mattches Alistair Robinson Mantha Lea Lanyon Ca Aton

Knight seeks new club as Leicester all rounder open to offers

Barry Knight the 30 year old Leicestershire all rounder who troubled Australia’s batsmen is open to offers for next season. Knight could move abroad or join another county as Australia eyes next summer series.

Leicester Barry Knight Leicestershire Australia

Australian Driver Wins Trophy of the Lunes Race

Paul Hawken, 31, led From] 4 tac to finish to win the International Spuria tag race for the Trophy of the Lunes in Zandvoort Holland. The race covered 40 laps totaling 104 miles.

Zandvoort Holland Reuter Paul Hawken

Transfer bid looms for RL prop Peter Cox

An experienced Can serra rugby league prop Peter Cox may learn tomorrow night if he can play in the second division Mol Wt. It is too early to predict, and Manuka is expected to be a goals leader mid season. Cox seeks a transfer as Woden contests loom, with clubs discussing fitness and form across grades.

Manuka Tay Exuies University Mide Fastlake Manuka Penton Apa Eastlake Heyan Canom Turi Othe Nanas Erage Ake Bullants Cabocho Sudents Stradbroke Fast-Sheen Fibochon AJC Doncaster Randwick Roy Canserra Peter Cox Gonelo Shieh Hawtlake 4 Incets Ainlie Wil Woden Hax Willy Vera Workman Raya Share Evera Wicker Iheough Doug Wall Chappell Rade Chance Era Laat Nummer Kawshi Bel Presure Jluh Balmain Leicestershire Clu Tlhourne Bepth Coxiut Studenta Esappoimecis EHC Ial Serracns Jtimlonelo Balmain Wisassin Stromglto Qigjvus Ainslie East Tomor

TAB Notices for Memingle Trotting Meeting Day

The ACT TAB will operate on the Memingle trotting meeting this afternoon through the Civic erre open. All other TAB branches will be closed. Bets on the first race must be placed by 12 15 and on the daily double on races five and seven by 2 00.

ACT Tab TAB

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