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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1958

Page

4

M C C In Trouble Against Slater In Match Debacle

Western Australia bowler Slater dominates MCC with early wickets and a rapid collapse. Meule and Simpson build brief resistance before MCC all out for a low total, prompting reflection on Western Australia’s performance in this match.

M.C.C Slater Trace Keith Slater M.cc Cail Western Australia Ira Peter May Tin Hatanan Pease Nike Meule

St Christopher's Athletic Records Broken At Meet

Results list multiple age group events with records broken. Notable performances by Mcul May Reve Dean, Gallagher, Wall ven and others across girls and boys sprints and middle distances. Highlights include 100 yd and 144 yd marks and several top placements in varied age divisions.

Gallagher Bamnival Reve Dean Mculmay

State Lottery Results No 4191 and 4192 Overview

Fragmentary lottery results show multiple draws with various prize amounts including TEN AT £ 100 and FIFTEEN AT £ 20. The text lists numerous numbers such as 51053 9186 9923 and 55330 56978 along with named locations and individuals vaguely referenced, indicating a regional results sheet with ticket numbers and payouts.

Lewis ‘Tan

Bredbo Trial Half Reported Amid Meal and Fuel Stop

The report notes L. Moore leading the first half of the trial with a meal and fuel at Bredbo. Seven cars finished the course including one driven by the only woman entrant.

Bredbo

Skyline Out Of Melbourne Cup

Melbourne report states Skyline exits the Melbourne Cup after a prior Caulfield Cup bid. The colt was considered a shorter favourite than day’s top pick, with connections citing improved form and a hopeful run in future races. The article notes Victorian racing context and mentions firms involved in the betting market.

Melbourne Ion Victori Beth Atsu Cap Caranna

Dick Ploog Turns Pro in Melbourne Cycling Scene

Melbourne reports that amateur champion Dick Ploog announces turning professional under promoter Ted W Ford. He plans his pro debut on November 1 as the season opens with the Melbourne Cup on Wheels over one mile. Ploog previously excelled at 1000 metres time trials and has ties to Olympic and Empire Games competition.

Melbourne Dick Ploog Ted Wford Athelge Pa Park Jonal Sds Aus Balshed Ames Wales

Open and junior tennis titles at ACTLTA championship

The ACTLTA championship saw Mrs Olorenshaw win the open women singles and Roberts defeat Lonergan in the men’s country singles after a tense match. Youth events produced multiple trophies across age groups with Judy Grange among winners in girls divisions.

Olorenshaw Ingle Ile Beye Dows Bloc Marsigunts Robinsey Eat

Yarralumla Tennis Titles Decide Finals in Gun

Five finals were played at Yarralumla championships with men’s singles won by H Nicholls over J Jorgensen by 4 4 6 8 6 2. Nicholls advances to feature in upcoming rounds as women’s singles and mixed doubles matches were postponed to Sunday.

Yarralumla H. Nicholls J. Jorgensen Nicholls Asc Bebra

Smith To Spell Failures

SYDNEY Monday two have been failures for trainer T Smith. they are New inder and three year Yahabecbe Int returned to New esland for sale that will be beck in Sydney next

Sydney T. Smith Inder Esland Sal Beck

Jockey Club Opens Season With Saturday Meeting

The Jockey Club prepares to open its season on Saturday with the Progressive Handicap over five furlongs as the feature. Entries include Old Butch, Philador, Dixie’s Cot, Misty, Thunder wk, Caliban, Valve Star and others in a strong field anticipated by club members and the public.

Jockey Club George O'Mell Canberra Awvaisho Pam Butch Philador Sut Hesitation Dixie Elma Misty Ing Hianiten Raney of Law Thunder Wk BA Caliban Pat Rises Valve Star Ian. Tey

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South Wales Rutherford Graveney B Trueman Gaunt Hoare Ysttio Slater Nasi St. Christopher’s FL. Harston T Nyeman R. Toohey River J. ‘Mason Ereares L Belford M. Beer Wood Kaoabentk Psyh M. St Street Ee M. Elliott Es D. Murphy F Manhae W. McNamara Malloy Moran P. Sob Gibbons Hawke Robie SK Hales Napher Herm Sonerah Mr. M Huthie G. Eastham Miere Creondae J. Gleam L. Moore Skyline Toy Prin Dons Ve Tal Tod F. ‘Ores Roberts Tl Lonergan Roeberta Feguits Uingles Mre Olorenbed Misa Grungel George McManus
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