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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1944
Page
4
Livingstone top scored with a century as Barton opened the series dominating opponents. Neville Las claimed seven wickets for 38 in a strong bowling display while fellow bowlers and batters contributed in a day filled with notable feats across the first round fixtures.
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Canberra sports brief covers match results and player names across multiple teams. It lists 139 to 18 scoring fragments, clashes between Holden Forbes and Bain Blnohelife 29 25, and a 38.35 line with Holden Quins Berinnett Bate amid varied lineups. Data appears garbled with numerous OCR errors but indicates batting and bowling notes, fixtures at Duntroon Stam and Brady Paria, and several player pairings such as Laverty Baker Joyce Lott McKinstry and Beal.
Grammar School secured a tight victory at York Park, with Power and Marshall starring alongside Elcatrica for 25 not out. Robinson, Hogan, Beaumont, and Toohey contributed, while Manuka's high 326 total was anchored by a big score from Gunting. Northbourne's early breakthrough unsettled trials as Brill and Lee faltered in later overs.
In Sydney at Leichhardt Stadium the main wrestling match collapsed when Pat Moetan and Tommy Nilan crashed from the ring, both unable to continue. In Melbourne at Melbourne Stadium a 17 round Australian title bout ended in the fifth round when Alan Westbury disqualified Tommy Hunter after a long exchange, both New Castle entrants weighing about 108 pounds.
Sydney report shows no decision yet on whether Removal will be taken to Welbourne for the Darby and Cup. The colt's trainer noted many factors to consider before a south trip, while Bally Payton stands prepared.
Reports from Randwick show a jumble of race names and results with numerous riders and weights. Winners include Modulation and Kensington Handicap victor Bruce Wand with close margins, while Streamford and Our Barnay post notable placings in the Second Division.
Debutante Atakes dominates Caulfield racing events with strong showing in maidens and divisions. Mojave star Maud Star Ba, Maggie Bear and Regal Coin contend in varied betting markets as jockeys Breasley Badger and Smith steer key runners toward wins.
The fragmentary OCR references bets and stakes with figures like £1000 and £90,133. It mentions 80806 and 19.08 more, and names Pleaington, jemington, Doreester Dey, Apa fast Taare, and other unclear terms. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.
In a fragmentary notice, bookmakers plan wagers on the Metropolitan event as favorites are restored for a Saturday race. Victory traditions and betting on Modulation and Ning Fight are noted amid unclear details.
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