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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1937
Page
3
A garbled sports page recounts a chaotic mix of hoarse horses and close finishes across fields. Names like McGrath Crawfind and Betty Shote appear amid murmured race notes and scattered team mentions, with little clear context or outcomes beyond a general sense of competition and late efforts.
A fragmented report describes a gathering involving governors general and Langue officials for a social ballroom event with a dance and bridge. The program includes a gala with a buffet, hot beef, and serving from 10 to 12.
Ainslie extended its unbeaten run to a twentieth successive win by beating Manuka at Manuka Qual on Saturday. The Tricolours trailed in the second quarter but surged ahead, with strong stamina and a late defensive stand sealing the win despite late Red and Black pressure. Queanbeyan dominated Exastalake in a high scoring match at Queanbeyan Park, maintaining a clear lead until the final quarter when Exatlake narrowed the margin with a late burst.
Manuka leads at halftime and holds on as Ainslie battles to the end. Key players include Manuka forward line and Atkinson for Ainslie, with Savages and James aiding late pressure. Umpire calls and crowd energy mark a thrilling football contest in which Manuka seals the win.
Queanbeyan Valleys defeated Tal Lake by 17 to 9 at Queanbeyan Park on Saturday in their first win of the season. Settes, Wharton, Cotier U and Moguiiiens were noted in a victory that marked a breakthough for Queanbeyan.
League results show Melbourne teams posting mixed outcomes with Melbourne 13 33 defeating Cullingerood 14 10 while awe 1 40 loses. Geelong leads Hawthorn in a high scoring clash. Northcote 14 7 defeats Quakers Hill. Coburg II beats Port Melbourne. Camberwell and Brunswick post wins as Brighton and South Burney underperform in a dense slate of matches.
Boronia remained undefeated after a close 1-0 win over Ex-Students with Thompson scoring and Gardiner excelling for Boronia while Hawkesbury pushed BMC to a 10-4 victory, featuring Dawson and Murray in strong backline and wing attacks as both teams showcased rapid, relentless rugby union action across a windy field.
Poised play by Polopra S. led Tm murin matet to edge Felope A in a taut under 14 clash. Final scores show Telopea B defeating Teloper A 1 0, with McMillan scoring twice and Zonven eight for Telopea B. Calwell earned 1 for Teloper A.
Telopes IE completely overran Barton who was short handed. Final scores show Telopes 118 Barton something as the fragment hints at a lopsided result in a local game with notable players Al Griffith and Barton involved.
In a series of table results, Adelaide teams posted mixed outcomes with Torrens defeating North Adelaide 43 to 41 while Norwood led North Adelaide 24 points. Yeronga beat Tarings 74, and South Brtabaic Windsor U-1d logged a win as Sundrow 4k remained unclear.
The Queanbeyan League Cycling Club held a weekend road race with cyclists from Canberra Queanbeyan and nearby areas. Notable placings include Temulta A Lows from Canberra and Whelan from Queanbeyan with P Kelly and A Thornton among finishers.
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