Melbourne Metropolitan Showdown Ends in Close Finish
Jockey Jack Thompson chose Caranna over Monte Carlo, losing to stablemate Monte Carlo by a short neck in the Melbourne Metropolitan. Monte Carlo, ridden by N Sellwood, remains a strong Cup contender with trainer F Dalton considering race switches for the pair.
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Monte Carlo
N. Sellwood
Caranna
J. Thompson
Sailor Gay
G. Podmore
Caesar
Esssayist
Forest Stream
Tranquilette
Henessy
Macdougal
Gallant Lee
Coal
George Malin
Lindberg
R. Selking
Sydney
Jack Thompson
F. Dalton An Thompson
Thompson
Sellwood
F. Dalton
Dalton
New Zealand
Ken Austin
Australia
Victorians Claim Top Three in Mt Panorama Grand Prix
Victorian drivers sweep the podium at the 116 mile Australian Grand Prix on Mt Panorama Bathurst. Lex Davidson won in a Ferrari ahead of E Seeliger in a Maybach and T Hawkes in a Cooper Holden. Merv Neil of New Zealand finished fourth in a Cooper Climax. Davidson led after Stan Jones in a Maserati and Ted Grey retired with mechanical trouble. Grey hit 155.17 mph on Conrod Straight, a Mt Panorama speed record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mt. Panorama
Bathurat
Lex Davidson
Ferrari
Davidson
E. Seeliger
T. Hawkes
New Zealand
Merv. Neil
Stan Jones
Ted Grey
Tornado
Grey
Conrod Straight
Barnes to Try for Quick Knockout on Van Rensburg
Sydney report says welterweight champion George Barnes aims for a six round knockout against South African Johnny Van Rensburg next Monday night. Barnes trained with Billy Stanley, Harry Grogan, and his brother Don to force the pace and believes stopping Van Rensburg early is his only chance after last time requiring 13 rounds to stop him.
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Sydney
Empire
George Barnes
Johnny van Rensburg
Barnes
van Rensburg
Lworkouts
Billy Stanley
Harry Grogan
Brother Don
van Fensburg
Pandie Sun Improves After Colic Episode
Pandie Sun, the South Australian Caulfield Cup hope, showed improvement after a colic episode yesterday. Trainer Colin Hayes expects the horse to be fit again by Wednesday as he regains form after the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
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Austin
Monte Carlo
N.Z
Dalton
Gimcrach
Endure
N. Sellwood
Doubtless
G. Podmore
Kateena
E. Doon
Ziette
Diva
Seaward
M. Schumacher
Nydello
G Moward
Fickle Maid
R. Buckley
Genelle
Duchess Delville
the Shorts
Cornelius
Melbourne
Colin Hayes
Flemington
Rose Not Worried By Omission In Queenslands Tennis
Tennis star Mervyn Rose said he could not care less about playing this season after being left out of doubles for the Queensland championships starting October 22. He claimed a better chance for an overseas tour next year if he stays away, and noted he was suspended for not detailing overseas expenses. He will forward tour costs to the S.T.A.A. once replies arrive from South American organizers.
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Melbourne
Mervyn Rose
Rose
Sydney
Lawn Tennig Association of Australia
S.T.A.A
Cold Spray Wins at Acton in Canberra Racing Season Opener
Cooma galloper Cold Spray defeated a short field at Acton in the Canberra Racing Club season opener. Merry Emperor led early before Cold Spray, ridden by Terry Byrne, surged clear to win by a neck with L Eto Lon? in pursuit. Lady Reo narrowly edged L'eperon in the Octob er Handicap. Marratah ran third after strong late pace.
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Engin
Marratah
Lady Reo
L’eperon
Man of Law
Cooma
Cold Spray
Canberra Racing Club
Acton
Merry Emperor
Diamond
Terry Byrne
S. Carter
Elmo
J. Hickey
T. Byrne
Merryman
Sweet Leone
Little Flash
Lady Verdun
Denglen
Gooloogong
G. David
Son
Carter
Pearse
Alan
Friendly Lass
Misty Lass
Kalutara
Milly Milly
Beiting
Aland
S. Webster
R. Douch
M. L'Eperon
R. Pearse
L'Eperon
Hed
Lady Jaffa
W. Winton I
Calthorpe
Newey
C. Clare
Gallant Brigade
Blue Phantom
Hilo Gem
Gay Chateau
Evens New Windy
Craigaston
J Simovar
Canberra
Mary Ga L'Eperon
Disappointing showing by A.C.T. rep soccer side
Bankstown defeated the ACT side 7 to 2 in Canberra in the final representative fixture of the year. Pomper led ACT’s attack while Patterson kept goal but Bankstown dominated with fast passing and strong tackling. The ACT second team later lost 5 to 4 to Bankstown seconds.
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A.C.T
Baw
Sydney
Prague
Auburn
Bankstown
Pomper
Alown
Kstown
Ebenstaller
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Gay Satin
R. Reed
Eveng Yahabeebe
Merry Amber
Gabonia
Leukog
Post
N. McGrowdie
Kurrawong
G. Moore
Laystream
F. Hood
Charente
Gregory John
Mkurrawong
Saltillo
Bruefos
Bronze Mac
Damaji
Laustream
Europe
Ac Yuutse
Levent
Sid ‘Carter
Booloogong
A.C.T. Rep
Ac.t
Uum
Pwesa —Porres
Goss
Burkenshaw
Reid
Ars Patterson
Madden
Wollman
Goa
Woods
ACT
Staudinger
George McManus
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