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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1957

Page

8

Opening cricket draw features Manuka and Kingston figures

In a turbulent opening round, Manuka, Narra Oval fixtures, and Kingston put on varied displays as Manuka and Northbourne clubs contested a tight draw. Bowlers showed strength across grades with several standout figures, while Queanbeyan and Ginninderra teams posted notable scores in a day of mixed results.

Queanbeyan Northbourne Turner Ainslie Narra- Oval Manuke Artalumia Ming Mie OG Sean Manuka Kingston Bae

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Four wickets fell for 7 runs as Browning top scored with 79 while Webb stood firm at stumps. Names appear as Webb 0/28, Christensen, Bald, Girvan, Jolliffe, Hawke, and Bald given as bowlers or fielders in a partial scorecard from a cricket match.

Browning Webb BO Ro Agg Browat Naver Hawke Christensen Bowes R, Hawke Bald A. Sasse Jolliffe

Queanbeyan Bowling Star Shines in Tight Match

Queanbeyan captain and medium-pace bowler Freebody led a strong attack with 6/21 in three overs, while beaters struggled in the second innings. Final score read 135 for 8 with Wheeler delivering 3/48 and Freebody adding 2/1.

Queanbeyan Freebody Pod Agures Queanbeyan Batemen Sargae Earls Ree Prem J. Wheeler

Poor Batting In Draw At Narrabundah

A narrative of a draw on Narrabundah Oval with Kingston posting 208 in first innings and Manuka Yarralumia boasting limited batting as Fitzpatrick scores 138 in a defensive pre test session. Backen led Kingston with 2/34 from 18 overs while Collins struggled with a back injury during his opening spell.

Narrabundah Oval Fitzpatrick Backen Kingston Rovers Collins Polinada

International jockeys accept invitations amid field growth

Several leading international jockeys including Britain's Lester Pigott have already accepted invitations, signaling a strong turnout for the upcoming event. The võib move notes expanding international participation and heightened competition as organizers finalize entries.

Britain Lester Pigt

D Bengtsson Top scorer at Canberra rifle shoot

D Bengtsson topped the Canberra Rifle Club shoot with 95 points at 800 yards the second Pitt Trophy stage. A grade spoon went to Bob Mason Sen and B grade to Don Dennis. The Canberra team faced a postal match against the Exeter Rifle Club in England with results to follow once scores arrive.

Canberra Rifle Club D. Bengtsson Bob Mason Don Dennis Pitt McIntosh Hudson Couch McLeod R. Low A. N. Hussey Lee Cashmore McCarty Exhal Rifle Club England Canberra Waa

Twelve Track Records Fall At Canberra Meet

The Canberra Amateur Athletic Association meeting at Manuka Oval saw twelve track records broken and two equalled in fine weather. Royal Military College dominated events with multiple wins including a 5.98 seconds 220 yards and a 38.78 hurdles. Juvenile stars Jesaulenko and Fingleton cut 0.7 seconds from under 13 220 yards while visiting athletes and local runners posted top marks in open events.

Canberra We Amateur Athletic Association Manuka Ogaa Royal Military College A. Roberts Highland K. Chariton South Canberra Unis A. Jesaulenko J. Fingleton Goulburn Ruonera R. Scott

Hungarians Win Traynor Soccer Cup Victory

The Hungarians defeated Be Quick by five goals to nil to win the Dr Traynor Cup in Canberra. The last match decided the cup title as the Hungarians topped Be Quick with a dominant display.

Traynor Canberra Seccrr Amt Be Quick Dr. Traynor

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