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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1951

Page

2

Carruthers-Planned Bouts and Title Prospects In Sydney

Sydney report says Carruthers is set for a comeback at Sydney Stadium with Bennett promising a return bout. The plan includes Keenan for the Expire title or Vic Toweel for the world title, with Carruthers eyeing a win over the latter after recalling Toweel at the 1948 London Games. Negotiations continue with Bradluma Ltd. and Kernan and Toweel amid talks.

Sydney Stadiums Ltd Ame Bronette Carruthers Bennett Pat Keenan Vic Toweel Toweel London A. Pares Bradluma, Ltd Kernan

Off the Course Betting Sparks Melbourne Debate

Melbourne officials including V R C chairman T C Manifold defend off the course betting as a huge illegal business. He cites an annual turnover near £90,000,000 and argues starting price bettors exploit racing and evade taxation while clubs receive little. Premier McDonald says government will study a two percent payment. cabinet to decide after views are heard. An estimated 20,000 to 39,000 people are employed by bookmakers in Melbourne.

Melbourne Egal V.R.C T. C. Manifold McDonald Manifald Ted Fenald Manifold Manifol Ald Anette Taveen Lige Manifold Tol

American Zone Davis Cup Tie Set for Louisville Dates

The first round of the American Zone Davis Cup tie between the United States and Japan will be played in Louisville Kentucky on July 20 21 and 23 Canada meets Cuba in the second round Mexico will play the winner of Japan vs United States The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the tie as the only first round match in the American Zone. In Berlin Australia Thelea Long defeated United States champion Margaret Du Pont 6 4 6 3 to win the women singles.

New York Thercay United Sates Japan Louisville Kentucky United States Lawn Tennia Association Unie Canada Cuba Mexica U.B Long d. Mes. DU Font Berlin Thelea Long Australia United States Margaret. du Pont Vie Gnal Berlin International Lawn Tenni

Canberra YMCA Opens Wrestling Classes For Adults

Canberra YMCA inaugurates wrestling classes with about 18 men enrolled. Meetings held Mondays in anv elation clubrooms and most Tuesday nights under J Dealy of Canberra Polis. A volleyball club formation is expected from the same meeting. Adults show significant interest in gym activities and betting discussions amid overall British interest.

Canberra Britain Requeata New Austra

Randwick Trials Show Elusive In Fine Form

Elusive, runner-up to World in the Jabiles Cup, shows excellent form at Randwick with J Thompson aboard replacing B Smith. Morning times highlight a half mile in 50 seconds and a best six furlongs in rapid pace as candidates prep for Warwick May Handicap and Tarwyn Park Handicap. Lord Baumbry and Eyncopation posted strong three furlongs, while Texas attracts attention at Victoria Park for Three Year Old Encourage with a 1:44 five furlongs and potential on a sharp mile effort.

Sydney Elusive Randwick J. ‘Thompson B. ‘Smith Warry Liorie Lord Baumbry Texas Encourage Victoria Park

Canberra to play in Australian Amateur Football Carnival

Canberra teams join players from Victoria South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia in Melbourne for a five day carnival in July. Each side will contest three matches from July 5 to 10. Officials say Canberra participation will give players valuable experience and raise the game's standard locally. Attendance at this year’s matches has risen compared with previous year figures.

Canberra Victoria South Australia Tasmania West Australia Melbourne Yesterey Canberra League

Leading jockeys and trainers in Southern District Roing Association premiership race

In the Southern District Roing Association premiership race jockeys and trainers show strong forms. A Mulloy and F Mein tyre are among pensioned figures, with Mulloy edging T Wilnow and A Delaney by eight points as Len inom trails. Notable progress includes Ron Laver, Keith Brown, Ron McGregor, and Bobby Pearse. In training, Frank Burt of Borambara closes on Cyril McDonald Canberra, two behind, while R Curphey and Hal Hoysted also make strides.

Preamiership A. Mulloy F. Meintyre Prescnt Mulloy Teada T. Wilnow Delaney R. Curphey Darlington Point Hal Hoysted Wankaratta

Mr Churchill Wins Churchill Stakes at Hurst Park

The Winston Churchill Stakes at Hurst Park near London was won by Colonelist Two named Mr Winston Churchilln horse Colonist Two. The King s horse Above Board finished second. Churchill and Princess Elizabeth watched the race.

London Winston Churchilln Hurst Park Racecourse Above Churchill Princess Elizabeth

Bedgman to Play for Britain in Paris Match

Frank Bedgman, a member of the International Club of Great Britain and Australia, is invited to join Britain’s team for an international club match against France in Paris next Sunday. He may play alongside Mottram and Pain for the British side.

London Frank Bedgman Britain France Paris Anya Associated iPro Bedgman International Club of Great Interna- Hone “Cub Australia Bent Mottram and Pain

Pianist Heina Amis Sets 200-Hour Piano Record

Heina Amis, 81, of Dusseldorf, established a world record by playing piano continuously for 200 hours. The German Musicians' Union supervised the feat allowing one hour daily break. Amis consumed 9 pounds of cotter, 700 cigarettes, fruit, and water while protected by a paste-like substance on his fingers.

Dusseldorf Heina Amis

Evetts Field at Woomera Opens with Name Honor

Adelaide Tuesday marked the opening of Evetts Field at Woomera where the auxiliary airchild on the rocket received the title Fist in honor of Lieut General J Evetts, chief executive leader of the Long Range Weapons Organization. Governor Sir Willoughby Norrie praised the developments during the ceremony.

Adelaide J. ¥. Evetts Uleer Orga Niaation South Australia Ir Willoughby Norrie Wna Roost Yente Wien

Achilles Leads in Caulfield Stakes Preview

MALBOURNE Tonia Hydney owned. Achilles excels in Mentone heavy going this morning. In the Bouther Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday the capweight with 8.10 ran six furlongs in 1.18 and easily beat Approach over the clone Vanscare. Tenor over five in 14 the beat time for the distance. Promina You beat remaining over nine furlongs in 29? Promise You listed for Port Phillip Mundie.

Malbourne Tonia Hydney Achilles Mentone Caulfield Cloning Vanscare Freck Furdier Promina Port Puitlip Mundie

State Lottery Bygdney Draw Notice

Lottery No 9283 drawn. First No 17402 and Fourth No 61719 listed with syndicate names and addresses. Beconl No 1082, Rainy Day Syndicate, and Ball Syndicate led by E W Leon noted. Lottery No 22M to be drawn tomorrow.

Bydney Syndicate Short Street Rockdale E.W. Leon Water Board Oxford Street

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