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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

3

Goulburn beats Queanbeyan in tough rugby league skirmish

Goulburn defeated Queanbeyan 11 to 7 at Goulburn on Saturday. The home team benefited from substitutions and a strong forward display to overturn a five point half time deficit. Key scorers included Horan and Norman with Milne also crossing for a try.

Queanbeyan Goulburn Woweonbevyan Aubalitutes Wuean Beyan Goullur Wittenbeyan Foley Goullain Mundell Crume Grandstand O'Rourke Milne Blundell Goulburn Wee M'Laughlin Horan W. Halland Horin Norman Adnan

Sydney Football Troubled St George Beat Newtown 28 to 6

In Sydney last weekend a rough St George vs Newtown match drew ten thousand fans and observers criticized discipline. St George remained unbeaten, winning 28 to 6 as South Sydney also stayed undefeated with a 26 to 7 victory. Western Suburbs defeated Tasman 14 to 4, while Eastern Suburbs edged Glebe 16 to 12 in a tight finish.

St. George Newtown Sydney Bt. George South Sydney Western Suburbs Tasman Eastern Suburbs Glebe

New Zealand Remains Level With Sydney Uni After Strong Win

The second NZ versus Sydney University rugby test ended with New Zealand ahead 15 to 1, leveling the series at one win each. Manly beat Western Suburbs 60 to 15 in a lively club clash. YMCA edged Eastern Suburbs 15 to 13. Glebe Balmain defeated Randwick 12 to 6 in the final.

New Zealand Sydney N.8.w Manly Western Suburbs YMCA Eastern Suburbs Buit Glebe-Balmain Tle Randwick

Turf Topics Showdown at Newcastle and Melbourne Races Notes

The Newcastle Cup winner edged land of Leisure and Tibbie to a nose finish as Coolong closed strong. Horton led early with Vendera, then Coolong overtook Land of Leisure late. Davidson dominated Newcastle racing, winning five of six mounts including Valens for an ovation and a gold-mounted whip. Melbourne’s Commonwealth Steeplechase saw Loch Eaton prevail from Ancient Mariner, trained by T. J. Hoyer. Canterbury Cup winner Royal Son posts a strong season with multiple wins under trainer P. Kirth.

Mandlemp Tamworth Im Apke Land of Leisure Tibbie Horton Fig Vendera Coolong Hockey Newcastle Davidson Lord Chris Valens Crewi Melbourne Loch Eaton Ancient Mariner Mra. A. J. Hughes Eaton Lad Poli T. J. Hoyer Caoulfield Royal Son Kelina Tattaratti P. Kirth Sunsier Aml Ttoval Dart

NSW Defeats Visitors In International Football Match

Followers of the Boccer Code in Sydney witnessed NSW’s 3 to 2 victory over a Czech Slovakian side after a Chinese team fell to the NSW combination. Adelaide saw South Australian pool win 4 to 2. Queensland University Rugby League lost 20 to 5 at Newcastle last Saturday.

Sydney N.3.w Batanlay Cszecho-Slovakija N.E.W N.S.W Adelaide Queensland University Rugby League Newcastle

Eastern Suburbs Triumph in Australian Rules Fixture

Eastern Suburbs defeated Newtown by 20 points in Sydney after a tight first half, final score 61 to 41. Western Suburbs edged Berth Shore by three points 98 to 98? Noting corrections: Perth leagues and matches across Adelaide Perth Melbourne rounds also reported with various scores. Newcastle district England line about bicycles for pupils.

Eastern Suburbs Newtown Sydney Western Suburbs Berth Shore Western Suburba North Shore South Sydney Eastern Subour Sooth Sydney

Farrar Cup Result at Cootamundra

Federal Rovers were defeated by Cootamundra by 24 points in a Farrar Cup match played Saturday at Cootamundra.

Federal Rovers Cootamundra

Gouge Cup clash at Queanbeyan Park ends with Waratahs win

Gouge Cup match saw Molonglo Endeavors face Waratahs at Queanbeyan Park on Saturday. Waratahs prevailed by 25 points to finish ahead. score line incomplete in source text but decisive win recorded.

Molonglo Endeavors Warataha Queanbeyan Park Waratahs

Waratah Club Defeats West Queanbeyan At Park

The Waratah Club met West Queanbeyan in a friendly at Queeanbeyan Park on Sunday. Waratah fielded a weak side but fought hard and won by 18 points to 1b.

Waratah West Cyueanbeyan Queeanbeyan Park Waraths

Acton Juniors Triumph Over Duntroon Juniors 19–2

Acton Juniors defeated Duntroon Juniors 19 to 2 at Acton ground. In the first half Acton led decisively, then Duntroon narrowed the gap after the break. Scorers for Acton were F Ayliffe C Ayliffe M Holton (2) and Miles with O Neill adding two punts. W Wotued of Acton Club, playing for Duntroon, kicked a goal for the visitors.

Acton Juniors Duntroon Juniors Acton Duntroon F. Ayliffe C. Ayliffe M. Holton Miles Trim O'Neill W. Wotued

Exhibition Tennis Match Between Anderson and Crawford

Former Australian champion J O Anderson and young star Jack Crawford faced off in an exhibition with Crawford winning the first set 6-4 before Anderson claimed the next two sets 8-6 and 7-5. Earlier Crawford and L Mérica defeated Anderson and L Cross 8-4 6-4.

Guleong J. O. Anderson Jack Crawford Crawford J.0 Anderson L. Mérica L. Cross

Boxing Unpopular Draw At Sydney Stadium Inst Saturday

Patrons at Sydney Stadium witnessed a hostile reaction to Referee Joe Wallis’s draw verdict between Jon Hull and Syd Duxton with scores 9.111 to 9.10. Hull showed persistent pressure while Duxton struggled to land strong blows. In Melbourne Ram Chatham, the world light and heavyweight wrestling champion, secured two falls in the fourth and fifth rounds to defeat Al Karasick.

Sydney Stadium Joe Wallis Jon Hull Tls.a Syd. Duxton England Cuxton Melbourne Ram Chatham al Karasick Russia

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