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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

4

Tulloch To Miss Qld Double In Brisbane Prep

Sydney report notes Tulloch likely to miss the Queensland Double if not fit after a barrier trial setback last Friday. Trainer Briggs Smith hopes Tulloch recovers in time for the O'Shea Stakes but may miss that race and Brisbane Cup if condition fails. Stablemate Foxmara and Schumacher’s Fountainhead are among notable runners at Eagle Farm with Sky Line and others listed in markets.

Sydney Mon Terony Sal Biy Smith Nai ‘Hat Talech Stradbroke Smith Tulloch Brisbane Eagle Fann Foxmara Eagle Farm Mel Schumacher Nevis Sawa Jack Green Schumacher I Green Skyline Brian Crowley Haa & Contract Crow Roschill Gay Port Fountainhead Grey Ghost

Former Rugby Star Visitation and Conference in Canberra

A former rugby star visits Canberra for the International Rugby Union conference and coaching events. Travers, noted for Oxford and world ranking, will lead a Rugby Law demonstration at Reid Park this afternoon for fifteen players, with rugby films shown at the BMC theatre tomorrow night.

Canberra Rugby’ Union Travers Oxford University England Barbarian Rugby News Bushy Fundamental Woid Park B.M.C Reid Park Pices Royals Northbourne Oval Quean Rae Harman Norths Pabundah Ras Pam Pie Northy Ean RMC Ivan Oval Ems Aimlie Rid Park RMAC Reds University Duntrean Asta Northbourne

Mexico City Quake Fails to Halt Soccer Match

A tremor in Mexico City during a soccer match did not stop play. Mexican teams finished the game with Mexico winning two to one as spectators reported the tremor felt only lightly by those watching, with the teams continuing after the quake.

Mexico City Mexico KS. Austria Civic Rovers Rovers Austria

Australian Boxer Defeated in European Amateur Boxing

Alfred Zinzs of Australia loses on points to German Peter Goebhs in the European Amateur Boxing championships held in Lucerne Switzerland on Monday.

Inu Euro Lucerne Switzerland

Opening Of New Clubhouse At Canberra South

Mr. W A McLaren formally opened the Canberra South Bowling Club's new clubhouse on Saturday afternoon. Visitors from surrounding bowling clubs attended a four section event permitting 144 to participate. Seidler, the architect, and Thompson, the president, welcomed guests and mentioned the social that followed at night.

W. A. McLaren Canberra South Bowling Club Seidler Challis Suntor Thompson

Sheehan Beats Italian In Ten Rounds

Sydney Monday report: Richmond RAAF mechanic Brian Sheehan defeated top welterweight Giorge Ravaglia in ten rounds at tonight’s bout. Sheehan, rated 10.7, pursued Ravaglia throughout, landing solid lefts and body shots while dominating the match as Ravaglia pressed offensively with limited sustained success.

Sheehan Sydney Richmond Raaf Brian Sheehan Empire Giorge Barnes Bruno Ravagna Barnes Melbourne Mick Leahy Ravaglia Apvar Rivagnal

ACT Baseball Side Chosen For Newcastle Trip

ACT selectors announced the team to represent ACT at Newcastle in the New South Wales country baseball championship. Players include Lawrence Dawson Wilkinson Pa Beattie Vultures Shutter Geom Skene Searle Beowatna McCarty Iman Osland with transport subsidy to cover official team accommodation.

A.C.T Newcastle N.S.W Lawrence I Dawson Wilkinson Fe Pa Beattie Vultures Relea Itil Skene Searle Ibeowatna McCarty Oy Iman Osland Bovina

Ex Navy Wins Rifle Contest Over Ex Naval Association

A tightly fought Empire Day rifle shoot ended with the Ex-Navy defeating HMAS Harman by 525 to 507 points. Navy shooters included Lieutenant Hall 94 and Elliott 90, while Ex-Navy riders White 96 Mason 92 and Blake 78 led their side.

HMAS Harman Ex-Naval Men's Association Navy Wood Teangen Atin Pergais Hall John Shar Lieutenant Hall Elliott Rowland Worth Peck Peterson R. Hall White Hunky Mason Blake Ward Seat A Midge

Doubles Victory Boosts Fraser and Emerson in Paris

Australian duo Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson defeated Mexican pair Mario Llamas and Pancho Contreras in Paris to strengthen confidence ahead of the Davis Cup first round in Mexico City. The Mexicans blamed unlucky shots and praised their future performance, while Australia prepared to meet rivals from America and Denmark in the doubles knockout.

Paris Pat Neale Fraser Roy Emerson Mario Llamas Pancho Contreras Australia Mexico City

Ferrari Out Of World Car Race In Palermo Rally

In Palermo yesterday Wolfgang Stedat and Edgar Bank drove a 1500 cc Porsche to win the 626 mile Tura Florio second championship event as Ferraris were eliminated from the World Car Championship race.

Ferraris Palermo A.ap Reuter Germany Wolfgang Stedat Edgar Bank Porsche

Hungaria Dominates United Han In Scrappy Victory

Hungaria showed strength against United Han despite a windy, end to end start. Dudna opened the scoring after a United defense mix up, Csorbe doubled the lead, and Takacs added a third as Hungaria overwhelmed their opponents.

Smith Canberra United Hungaria Dudna

Table Tennis Results From Nim Round Minis

Table tennis results show A grade wins by Tigers over Manuka and Parliament House blanked 11 0. Cen trals defeated Mulwals 6 5. Women winners include Swaythlings 11 0 Marian Club and Barton 11 0 Reid House. Mulwala defeated Tigers 83 while Postal 11 0 Postal Ul.

Tigers D. Manuka North Canberra Parliament House Centrals D. Mulwals Swayth Lings d. Ti Treasury University Town Muh ‘Wala G. Postal Bank Duh D. Forestry School Swaythilings Marian Club Barton Reid House Mulwala A Tigers Postal II Postal Ul

Pennant Tennis Semi finals advance in multiple divisions

Reported scores show Ainslie and Braddon leading divisions with narrow margins as semi finals approach. Turners and Throsby feature in close matches, junior standings tighten, and weekend play sets the stage for decisive games across genders and divisions.

Ein Ainslie Rosby m Burton Divis Braddon Yarralumla Ye Zane Reid Turner Fone Pame Sea Baldin Hela Thro D. Throsby Ainslis D. Forres

Representative Hockey Teams Chosen After Trials Held

Trials selected senior and junior hockey squads to contest at Mom Vale and Southern Districts Chat chips. The opening match at 10 a.m. will feature Seniors led by Cuthbetsa captain and include Till and Griffin. Colts include Gor and Boag with captains noted. team managers listed. Transport contact required for players lacking it.

Manukau Hockey Elecon atMom Vale Mom Vale Creokwell Mons Vale Wit Iam Mat Auer D. J. Till Mir Cuthbetsa V.caph Cumming Fornad F. Griffin Horan R. Jones C. Fay Ian x Mae are_D. Johnston W. Lamod Colts E. J. Gor T. Boag Ghent A. G. Dongs Sunyak Queensland I 'Ploer Thompson K. Williams

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