Easy wins split CANFL competition leaders
Eastlake, Manuka, and Ainslie lead CANFL after Saturday games, with Eastlake slamming Acton and Manuka defeating Turner Queanbeyan by nine goals. Ainslie still has a game vs University on June 10 to stay unbeaten, while all three are poised for top finals spots. Next Saturday pits Eastlake against Ainslie in a second-season clash.
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Ainslie
Acton
Turner-Queanbeyan
University
Mamuka
Thas
Lakes
Manuka wallops Turner Queanbeyan at Deakin Oval
Manuka dominated Turner Queanbeyan at Deakin Oval to dampen finals hopes. The visitors struggled in the air while Manuka exploited pace on the wings, with clear standout performances from Simper and Smith. Turner Queanbeyan’s early second quarter surge faded as Manuka stretched away in the final term.
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Manuka
Deakin Oval
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Eastlake Triumphs Over Acton In Lopsided Encounter
Eastlake routed Acton at Narrabundah South after a dazzling second quarter where 8&4 points propelled a 14.9 to 2.7 lead. Graeme Werner kicked seven goals for Eastlake, with Ken Cain toping Acton’s defense. Ross Bowe and Peter Dallimore shone for Eastlake, while three new Australian Rules players were named in the ACT squad for training at Ainslie.
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Acton
Narrabundah South
Graeme Werner
Ken Cain
Cain
Owithout
Werner Acton
Grubb
Leitch
McDonale
Morris
Dallimore
Collins
Seddan
Ross Bowe
Act
Bowe
NSW
Manuka
Frank Martins
Magpies
Peter Dallimore
Bill Leisich
Russ Collins
Ainslie
Frank Marrs
John Burns
Charles Smith
Ainsiic
Apprentice rider loses allowance at Braidwood meeting
Canberra apprentice Rodney De Smet, 16, who has shown potential since starting race riding about 14 months ago, lost his claiming allowance at Braidwood on Saturday. He had a strong meeting, winning several events and adding to his early career tally, while losing his allowance to steer his mounts in the Maiden Handicap and other races.
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Gain
Braidwood Jockey Club
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Ron Rankin
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Pat
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Chaotic soccer ends in chance draw
Concordia and Croatia-Deakin battled to a 3 3 draw at Ainslie despite chaotic play and sloppiness on both sides. Ernie Cumming scored twice for Croatia-Deakin while Concordia goals came from an own goal and Farkas with strong wing play from Vergalis and Cumming. The match featured erratic defending, missed chances, and a late equaliser that preserved the draw amid a tense contest.
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Scotland 1 0 Australia win hints at future form
In a tense match Scotland defeated Australia 1 to 0 amid cautious optimism for the future. England style play showed potential with solid defense and chances created, suggesting both sides anticipate stronger showings ahead.
ACT Team Outpaced In NSW Century Race At Sydney
The ACT finished second overall in the annual famaratay metres NSW Championships at Qual er's Hill Sydney with a Blue Mountains runner clinching the victory and Newcastle third. Sydney University student Laurie Toogood won the individual title ahead of Dave Power, with ACT placings led by Ray White Ralph Talos Ted Light Jack Pennington Graeme Small Rod Calvert Roy Whitworth.
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Sydney
Stallian
Blue Mountains
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Newcastle
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Sydney University
Laurie Toogond
Dave Power
Ray White
North Canberra
Mth
Ralph Talson
North Sanberra
Ted Light
Goulburn Sth
Jack Penningtion
Canberra
Graeme Small
Rod Calvert
Roy Whitworth
Australian trio reach French Championships final 16
Sydney player Gail Sherrill became the first Australian into the French Championships women’s singles final 16 by defeating Hungary’s Erszbet Szell 7 5 6 2 after fending off two set points. Kerry Melville also advanced with a 3 6 6 4 7 8 win over France’s Monique Salfati while Jan O’Neill was eliminated 6 4 6 3 by Rhodesia’s Pat Walden.
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Sydney
Gail Sherrill
Hungary
Erasebet Szell
Kerry Melville
Monique Salfati
Jan O'Neill
Rhodesia
Pat Walden
ACT Clinches Southern District Hockey Carnival Victory
The ACT defeated Illawarra by a single point at Moss Vale to win the Southern District hockey carnival. Senior and junior sides showed mixed form with forward weakness and standout displays from players like Alan Taylor and John Mac Kinnon. The ACT bowls team also performed steadily as officials noted the overall strength of Canberra’s performance.
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Mesa Vale
Nsw
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Shorts
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Llawarra
Rookwell
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Jost
Crook
Goulburn
Mwiwarri
Kawares
Alan Taylor
Vines
Queanbeyan Triumph Over Easts in Canberra Rugby Round
Queanbeyan, in the ACT rugby union round, defeated Eastern Suburbs at Manuka for the day’s only convincing win. Ainslie and Lyneham posted narrow victories, Royals and Goulburn drew, while Norths were held to a draw by Cooma, with nods to RMC and University.
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John L. Dent
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Russ Smith
Alan Coates
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Dave Pollack
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Reg Sutton
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W. Fisher
P. Ryan
D. Spencer
P. Cummins
T. Olhmus
P. Scott
P. Hilyard
G. Beadavan
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E. Kaye
G- Scott
R. Taylor
R. Sutton
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M. McPherson
W. Rothwell
J. Shiel
B. Bailey
W. O'Neal
G. Gardiner
C. Lord
J. Craig
P. Rowley
G. Lubans
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R. Clement
W. Priest
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Ainslie Triumph In Tight Inter Varsity Rugby Clash
Spectators watched Lyneham and University play a tight rugby match at O’Connor Oval. Ainslie edged RMC 9 0 with Denis Craft scoring a late field goal after a series of penalties and strong forward play.
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University
O'Connor Oval
Roger Clements
Shin Sparrow
Pantie Ays
Rothwell
Utham
Graham Hearty
RMC
Gwillim Davies
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Goulburn narrows draw with Royals as Lyneham fall short
A spirited Goulburn team drew 6-6 with Royals at Hughes. Rob Barlow scored for Lyneham, Ross Strang equalised with a penalty, Taylor crossed after a freak bounce, and University’s Dick Rollason driven moves showed promise. Lyneham reserve beat University 0 3.
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Lyneham
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Ross Strang
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Dick Rollason
Lynelings
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Tough at Cooma Draws With Norths In Tight Frontline Show
Cooma held Norths to a draw after Mel Dunne starred in the forwards and backs. Sid Sidney set up plays, earned a try, while Fraser Graham of Norths contributed a late field goal attempt. Brownbill and Hrownhill kicked penalties as Norths nearly reversed the score. Reserve and third grades results noted.
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Mel Dunne
Norths
Dunne
Pierce
McKay
Peri Sidney
Fomly
Fraser Graham
Brownbill
Morths
North
RMC
Yass
Toompang Greens polo title at Canberra Cup finish
Toompang Green, top rated among nine teams, won the R. G. Menzies Cup at the Canberra Polo Club tournament which finished yesterday. Royals led 3-3 before a Pollock penalty and Sibley injury shaped the first half, while Goulburn and Canberra A contested the Beresford Cup and Roo back David Spencer helped Royals. The Roo back Brown led Gonthier A to win the Polo Pony trophy as Toompang Green defeated Goulburn A 5-2 in the final.
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Canberra
Gary Beadman
Royals
Dave Pollock
Allonwarus
Jarry Sibley
Sibley
Goulburn
Peter Scott
Bres Wean
David Spencer
Kim Maple
Brown
Gonthier
Toompany Green
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Northern Nsw
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Toompany Week
Ainslie Beats RMC to Reach Top Four at Ainslie Oval
Ainslie reached the top four by defeating RMC in a fast and exciting match at Ainslie Oval. Both sides showed good teamwork and strong handling in the backs, with RMC initially seen as vulnerable due to lack of match play but delivering a surprising effort.
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RMC
Ainslie Oval
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