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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1950
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows rugby like scoring notes and player names such as Manuka and Vercent, with match points and positions listed. The passage references RAC competition standings after a match, including scores around 38, 32, and 30, and mentions teams like Manuka and Dapastasis Clunner.
Key players shuffled as aaiwaumer drops out of the Canberra tram to face Wollongong South Coast next Saturday. Replacements include K Bracken of Navy. Reserves recruit Keyraon from Northern Suburbs. Transport for Canberra and Royals players depart Saturday morning for the match with listed travel and venue details.
Prominent managers and contenders across Europe and America are discussed as potential opponents for heavyweight Dave Sands. Names like Sydney Stn vine Me Harry Mier and Tom Akal are mentioned as possible challengers, with Australia under consideration for the bout. The offer of £5,000 to Portabo is noted as part of the negotiations.
Humming Top, noted as a standout worker at Randwick, appears to be recovering from recent mishaps after a positive test. Ridden by D J Munro, the horse finished second in a half mile race, drawing early praise from track watchers as Carapoce showed strong form at Vitoria Park.
In a Tuesday racing meet at Washington, Bernborough’s son faced stiff competition. Markot led early, but Putueity and Foklau challenged, with Stak Ipestering finishing strong to take second place behind the winner.
Arthur Larson defeats Mulloy and Wavitt in semifinals to reach the U S National Final. In doubles, Dorie Hart and Franke Beda Tam defeat Fey and Worthington to advance. Other matches feature Ken McGregor and Bromwich pairing in the editorial round as Australians compete.
Australian player Jack Harper and partner Hroldo Weber of Argentina won the international bridge championship yesterday. They defeated L Derfmann and teammates to claim the title in Istanbul.
A Canberra team was named to face a metropolitan side in Sydney on September 18. The selection is balanced with Bain guarding the goal and backs including J Radcliffe and D Dunn. Forwards include Brokes Arm strong G Pike and D White, promising a fast skillful game under Sydney conditions.
British scientists at a Birmingham conference report accidental discovery of pep drugs that could enhance speed and endurance in racehorses greyhounds and athletes. They also note a related stopper drug to blunt detection and warn sports officials will ban pep drugs as a likely toxin.
The ACT Associates Open Golf Championship began at Royal Canberra with Mrs. D. S. Wylie leading after the first round. Notables include Mrs. McLesy improving handicap by eight to 19, and Mrs. K Schapel repeating silver division victory on Monday. Results list many players with varying scores and handicaps across bronze and silver divisions.
In Adelaide Tuesday Edgar Vie and H Berwick of N and W will contest the amateur final at Royal Adelaide Golf Club after quarter finals. L Destree beat L Strachan Vie 1 up, W A Agar Vic defeated RF Biovens Sand 3H, Berwick beat H Mitchell Vic 8 and 6, Bachil Viv beat W to reach semis. The Berwick Bachil clash was tight with Bachil rallying from four down at the twelfth.
Melbourne bookmakers pair Pennall and In doubles triumph in the Whittier Handicap at Caulfield with bold bets on multiple Melbourne sprints. Favorites list includes Denall Rim Boy Dynamite Achilles Dickens Humming Regal Scout and Conductor among others, as Carapoce Delta Snowstream Bir Falcon Bengolo Thracian Lad Red Loch Entrust and Golden Bird race for notable stakes.
A badly garbled notice announces Tuesday Lottery No. 2130 with prize details and syndicate names including Perneal Temate Flint Prize No. 75901 and Royal Emetin. It states a drawing for Lottery No. 2131 will occur tomorrow with further participants and locations referenced in unclear text.
The Australian authorities promised a declaration at the next executive meeting. The Federal council proposed an Austr ian Railways Union call for a world peace conference. The move was overwhelmingly supported by theKierrU and related bodies amid indicates of unity for peace.
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