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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1960

Page

8

Acton Narrowly Defeats Turner in Australian Rules Clash

Acton battled Turner in a hard fought Australian rules match. Acton led 25 points at one stage but Turner rallied, finishing with Acton 62 points to Turner's 32. Highlights included Wheeler's early goal, Satake regaining control, and Eavisks tallying 30 disposals as both sides traded scores.

Acton Turner Aston Marpies Magpies Pels Bresso Edwarde Genter O'Brian Smith Fry Armstrong Henderven Ner O'Danzell Roe Eavisks D. Tamer Sletaia Sem Quen

Canberra West Championships Report

In Canberra West Championships results McArthur defeated Bourke in 31.9 seconds while Williams and Corey posted 33 20. Major pairs saw McArthur and Cameron win 26 15. Consistency Ingles and Lest claimed other events. Draw for next weekend set for Thursday at 1.30 pm.

Evan Canberra West McArthur Bourke Williams Corey Cameron Ister

Royals Dominate Norths in Senior Match

Royals showed superior pace and ball control, dominating scrums and lineouts while Norths backs struggled to receive possession. Junior results followed with St Edmund's Whites and Blues scoring in under 12 and under 14, and Royals a late under 18 winner. Canberra and Queanbeyan also featured in tight ties.

Noyes St. Eimunnd’s Whites Norths A Amalie Nasution St. Edmund's Blues

North Coast Defeats France in Rugby League Thriller

North Coast defeated France 28 to 23 before 7 000 fans. Centre William Mullum Bimby intercepted a pass late, dashing 60 yards to seal the win, marking a second successive loss for France to a North Coast side.

Xempley France Ahi Ene North Coast William Mullum Bimby Joele Gureat Northy Spee Casino

Robbie Wins Senior Four Mile at Winter Meeting

Ron Beyer officiated the second indoor winter meet as Robbie led the senior four mile run in EB minutes 15 seconds. Kevin Wilson finished a close second and Ray White took third place. In the junior division Robbie claimed the top spot with a time near five minutes, while teammate Obbie trailed.

Beyer Weaner Ason John Robbie Kevin Wilson Ray White Obbie

Yowani Golf Club Event Raises Funds for Spastic Centre

Proceeds from a Saturday Yowani Golf Club event went to the Spastic Centre. Roy Monek won with eight holes to spare, receiving the trophy from the ice-president. Ball winners were L. Wallace, K. Morton and R. Knight.

Tor L. Wallace K. Morton Re Knight

Meade wins Tilley Trophy at Federal club match

Meade tops 130-player field to claim the Tilley Trophy at Federal. Brian Meade scores 40 Stableford points to lead, with Stan Johnston, Neville Cleary, and Gerry Salant among top contenders. A Grade sees Radcliff win 46 points, B Grade led by G Stuart and A Perks, while C Grade goes to S Johnston.

Alnonga Rosay Sydney Best Golf Club Tilley Fedral Brian Meade Stableford Fel Peter Stan Johnston Im Radcliff Neville Cleary Gerry Salant S. Johnston Rowults B. Tilley Isle Nymee Stuart Butte B. Christiansen Signan N. Wilson G. Stuart A. Perks Vattance Stade Johnston Savage S. Buritis Wal Pe Gene Wi Mates Sohaston G Stuart I Radclite

Ebsworth Bout May Be Held at Tatts Club

The bout date is not fixed as trainer Terry Lawler says Ebsworth may fight at the City Tafts Club. Lawler stated Ebsworth would take an extra week off and plans to arrange sparring with top Sydney professionals before the match.

Ebsworth Terry Lawler Tafts Club

Roma Proves Too Strong For Olympic In Soccer Match

Roma dominates Olympic with early goals and later strikes sealing a decisive 4-2 win at Manuka on Saturday. Olympic netted twice from a free kick but failed to match Roma’s energy as other European results showed Croatia beating the Balkans, Austria edging New Zealand, and Hollandia suffering a heavy loss in a weekend round.

Olympic Manuka O Roma Natin Homa Ike Rome Imate Iria Hollandis Jertabombertsch Croatia Balkan Napa Carberis UB Tree Remi Fusca Uechie Gm Die Vustria Lochgartel Ballon Tseksi Nerdel Yams Canberra U.B Hogg Kyle Hollandia Be Golde Huny Ta UB. A

ACT Beats Combined States Union Team in rugby match

ACT defeated Combined States Union 23 to 15 after a strong second half rally. Victoria-South Australia led 18-12 at halftime as Malcolm van Gelder scored near the posts, but ACT's defense and backline work secured the win with Tries by Browne and Slater and a late conversion. Results across junior divisions show Manuka, Eastlake and Yarralumla contests with several forfeits and close scores.

Fiddock Nevil Thro Tion Eam Victoria South Australia A.C.T. S Malcolm van Gelder Anderson Cassidy Kealey Browne Slater South Australia Pouta A.C.T. Beckine Tua Queanbeyan Ainslie Gieanbeyatade Easle Memika Ballanta Eastlake Kick Lame Ivan L Turner East

Lehane Advances to French Open Quarters in Straight Sets

Australian player Jan Lehane reached the quarter finals of the women's singles at the French championships with a straight sets victory. The match was reported by AAP and Reuters.

Jan Lehane Paris Reuter Festion Hout Afrian Ice Vukovic Instraight Seta Christopher Jokasake Federal Opiah Press Avaraia Cidatte Offes Mor Street City Aket

All Stars Stay Undefeated in Baseball Showdown

The All Stars remain unbeaten after a high scoring game where Archer Osiand and Belyn Mulii led with key hits. Daland, Tavente and Mullins contributed multiple safeties as the club rallied from a late deficit to win.

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