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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

4

Ceylonese Diplomat Gynjy Goonesena to Return from Cue

Ceylonese diplomat Gynjy Goonesena, attached to the High Commissioner for Cosas in Canberra, plans a return to Devon from Cue next month. He previously played first grade cricket for Waverley in Sydney and represented New South Wales in Sheffield Shield matches against Western Australia, Victoria, and South Australia. He also starred for Manuka-Yarra Valta in Canberra and had ties to Cambridge and Wey Ho clubs through the era.

Gynjy Goonesena Devon Cue Goonesens Cosas Canberra Waverley Sydney N.S.W Western Australia Victoria South Australia

Ainslie Defeats Colts 11-4 In Baseball Clash At Northbourne Oval

Ainslie led the AC T baseball competition with an 11 to 4 win over Colts at Northbourne Oval. Max Preston powered the attack with a home run, while strong fielding and pitching by Graham and Copley sealed the victory as Ainslie pulled away in the eighth inning. Colts fought back briefly but could not overcome the deficit. Other results included Vulhires 19 over Snowy LU and Colts 8 over IL.

Ainslie Colts Northbourne Oval St Pateleks Godnescena Iston Graham Irlam Bruce Preston Bryne Penenbes Y Meetle My Fuller Iver Mee Hopkins Fuller Hawking Searle Copley Atth Brilliant Max Preston Settefield Carty

TULLOCH NOW BRISBANE CUP CHOICE

Prominent contender Tulloch is favored for the Brisbane Cup after defeating Sharply in the May Handicap at Doomben. A Rosehill clash between Fine and Dandy and Wenona Girl could decide Stradbroke Handicap favoritism as Wenona Girl aims to peak for the seven furlongs at Eagle Farm on June 10.

Twork Doomben Fine Dandy Wenona Girl Rosehill Eagle Farm Wenona Sirk

Athletes Make Good Comeback at British Games

London reporters note British James event at White City where Scottish runner Stokoe Everett won the mile in four minutes six seconds and Mike Rawson, European champion, claimed victory in the 80 yards dash in one minute 51 and one half seconds.

London J-Reuter Mike Rawson Wropean Stokoe Everett Niter James White City Everett Rawson

L. Lane Winn Trophy Shares Honors at Federal Club

Russ Beardman wins Ayu while R Woodfily and Vallance dominate the field in a 4 count-back finish. Scores from principal grades show multiple one up and seven down results across golfers including Bearman and Vallance. Royal Canberra Golf Club match results feature several pairs winning by wide margins or on count-backs with numerous up and down margins recorded.

Russ Beardman R. Woodfily Hibkerson F .Lucas al Uwy i Martin M. Gaughwin G. Desanee A. Easter E. West Caffrey Daielas Eion Inge R. Tivine Hargreaves E. Powell R. Woods W. Gadd M. Theiss Royal Canberra Royal Canberra Golf Club M. W. Slater A. McNab LA. Robinson L. C. Trevar H.R. Woodrow F Collis FF. Boreham M. R. Tacobs R. Rimes

New York Owners Take Over Pacer Apmat

Julie and Abe Wilsker of New York have leased Sydney pacer Apmat for three years after a Yonkers arrangement. The deal includes a 20 000 payment and a 50 50 split of future earnings and appears tied to performances at Roosevelt Raceway and Yonkers.

Apmat New Coteurs New York Julie Abe Wilsker Sydney Yonkerserday Win-Land Roosevelt Raceway Long Island, New York Apmal Ional Yonkerstowner Mor Raceway Anderson Tile Wilsker Alin

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