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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1957

Page

4

Metropolitan Win In Photo Finish At Randwick

Noel McGrowdie rode Straight Draw to win the £6000 Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick in a tight photo finish over Gallant Lee. Book Link led early with strong betting, while McGrowdie also rode Grenoble and others, as jockeys reported run of race and late pace changes.

Sydney Mond Day Gallant Lee Inn Noel McGrowdie Australia Queenlander Book Link McGrowdie Metropolitana Murray Nightbeam Grenoble Timor Schumacher N. Sellwood Monte Carlo Noel Best Book Link Thompson Caranna Metropolitan Randwick Inter E. Best Buck Link Melbourne Lea Moore Cardigan Gallaot Lee Liantstair Guydanick Evening Peal Woodland Demanica Pagewood Lystire KR Selking Sunfleck J. O'Sullivan THE Straigh UecGrowdie Gallantham Curanns Macdougal Ruthless Cow Evening Peal Woodland Stream Electro Gay Ranick Gregory John Halt Grantham Medallion F.reman Lochie iDidham

Night tennis draw for ACT clubs. week schedule listed

The ACT night tennis draw outlines Tuesday and Thursday matchups among North Uni Flinders Ainslie St Pat's Turner Narrabundah Yarralumla Throsby Barton and Causeway with tables for Ainslie OConnor and other clubs. Includes dates venues and pairings such as North Uni v Flinders and Yarralumla v Narrabundah with various divisions.

A.C.T. Myhaatt North Uni Flinders I Finders Tv Ainslie Turner Yarralumla Throsby Barton St. Pat's Ainale Ainslie II Forrest Causeway Narrabundah O'Connor St. P

Two Riders Suspended By AJC In Quest For Races

Sydney officials suspended Queensland apprentice Rene a Schumacher and rider O Sullivan after lengthy hearings on careless riding in the Pagewood Novice and Kin Ora Handicap at Randwick. Both faces suspensions until October 30 to allow participation in major southern events. An inquiry into interference suffered by Caranna proceeded with Thompson and Hewlett giving evidence. Howlett’s presence was emphasized for tomorrow’s hearing.

Sydney Rene Queensland Sot Schumacher We Sullivan AJC Day O'Sullivan Pagewood Mayborough Behumachee Randwick Fide Caranna J. Thompan Thompson Hew Howlet Vnery Schumacher Roden Belveron Lelspec

Victorian players sweep at Strathfield tennis meet

Victorian Miss King won the women's singles and poles at the Metropolitan tennis championships in Strathfield. Miss Coghlan dropped the first set 3-6 to beat local Mia E in three sets 3 6, 6 0, 6 1. Coghlan and Hellyer teamed to defeat Miss Robberds and Mac Donald 6-4 6-2 in doubles.

Sydney Miss & King Strathfield Misa Coghlan Mia E Miss Aed Mins C. Hellyer Miss D. Robberds Ming L. MacDonald

Aboukir Beats My King Dom in Randwick Photo Finish

At Randwick Aboukir defeats My Ingden with a late surge as punters back My Kingdom heavily and Aboukir to place. Bets showed My Kingdom taking large sums while Aboukir secured smaller wagers, and Reign with Schumacher used unusual vigour before Aboukir’s late challenge.

Aboukir Ingden Kingdom Pear Schumacher Peter

Bookmaker Bluff Ends With Bust in Sydney Punter Plot

A portly punter wearing a bag marked A. L. Smith approached bookmaker L. Tidmarsh at Randwick and demanded £2000 until the next, prompting Tidmarsh to advance the sum. Course detectives were alerted and began an inquiry into the incident.

Sydney A. L. Smith L. ‘Tidmarsh Vith Tidmarsh Randwick Smith Cecourse CLE

Ryder Cup Upset Boosts Britain as Americans Lose

London Monday American team faced a stunning 14 1/2 to 9 1/2 defeat at Lindrick Moor in a Ryder Cup shock. Britain led by Dal Rees claimed the cup for the first time since 1983, with a dominant performance across the Moorland course.

America London Kate L. Moffitt Dal Rees Rees Moorland Lindrick

Marratah Seizes Easy Acton Victory In October Meet

Marratah led by jockey G Price in an easy win over Negare and Bangadang at Acton. Negare failed to sustain pace as Bangadang edged into third, while Eden Monaro dominated the Flying Handicap in the final furlong defeating Cold Spray. Jackpot pool at the meeting drew strong betting, not won, rolling to next Acton meet.

Syd Orax Marratah Marq Ees G.eee Tren Onpe Rom Fitien Negare Bangadang Sydney Marraish Neemed Eden Monaro Jack HU Ker Hillier Cold Spray Price Monaro Diamond Galshaschond Punt Pat Actony Stewart Terri Hila Nettona Orm Wania Canberra Acton Molongio Calthorpe Countess Zara G. Davidson Swalton R. Bearer Edward Boomah Laas Evens Calthorpe Boomah Lass Jen Len Fyshwick Highbrow Auburn Son Adja Bowman Star Fontaine Fen Monaro Bowman Neck Fen Nelsona Tar Vista R_ Doueh Sam Jim Meadow Park Estorcado Star Vista

Owner Refuses To Run Horses At Flemington

Prominent owner Mr. Je D Lee with 20 promising horses will not race at Flemington until mobile starting stalls replace current open barriers. His colt St Sultan, tied to a splintered rail last Saturday, is cited as evidence. Lee refuses an offer of 200 ruinens for Bt. Bultan after a time trial showing outstanding form.

Melbuurar Sonar Je D Lee Flemington St. Sultan Bir. Lee VRC Lee Bt. Bultan

Queensland Riflemen Dominate at Anzac Range Competition

Queensland marksmen led the A grade events at the NSW Rifle Association meet at Anzac rifle range. W Hogarth of Queensland won aggregate honours with a 9 possible 10 at 300 yards and 10 shots at 500 yards. A Perrin of Coonomba and A Three Joke of Southport were strong in the aggregate. M Muteh of Contamun Uta took the closest match of the day, the A pride contest of 10 shots at 5 yards, with a possible 50. The first stage of the Queen's shoot opened at Randwick with William Gallant Lee leading the Randwick trial yesterday.

Bydnex Monaiy Queensland N.S.W. Rifle Association Anzac Rifle Range Oxdtay W. Hogarth Darting Owns Ensland A. Perrin Cumborna Yucen Mand A. Three Joke Southport Ysa Sande Dilly Cult M Muteh Contamun Uta Queen's Metropolitan Ri Randwick Gallant Lee

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