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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1966

Page

3

Breasley retirement rumors denied by May Breasley

London reports quoted Mrs May Breasley saying she has no thought of retirement for veteran jockey Scobie Breasley. The story notes Breasley’s injury from a Newbury fall and says a specialist could decide his return within three weeks. Despite wide speculation, friends and press suggest retirement is unlikely.

London Scobie Breasley May Breasley Mex Breasley Breasley Newbury Tremley St Veger Inn Breastey Cheaper Richard Baerlemn Brensley Buerlemn

Canterbury trials moved to Sunday by Sydney Turf Club

The Sydney Turf Club shifted its Can ferry trials to Sunday after Randwick's 100 year meeting. Officials cited testing Sunday trials before finalizing a date while noting a large crowd and strong attendance at yesterday's Randwick meeting.

Sydney Sydney Turf Club Randwick STC Wooser Austra

Galilee Aims for Epsom Handicap in Sydney Frame

SA galloper Galilee, after a Caulfield win, is targeted at the mile Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 1. Trainer Bart Cummings indicated the spring mission remains flexible with possible Flemington races and Melbourne preparation. Bookmakers rate Galilee among the favourites for the Epsom.

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European Games report mixed for Wallabies and Russians

Budapest reports no European record broken at the European Games, with Russia winning three golds and West Germany leading with 21 medals. The piece notes injuries in the Australian team and uncertainty about Mexico 1968 prospects, while highlighting Michel Jazy’s 5000m victory and ongoing protests over a disputed goal in a Manuka Oval match.

Budapest Mexico

FINAL RETIREMENT OF CANBERRA AUSTRALIAN RULES FIGURE

Les Durkin longtime Canberra Australian Rules football figure announces retirement after leading Ainslie to a premiership over Turner Queanbeyan. Former North Melbourne player who moved to Canberra in 1989 coached Queanbeyan and played for Ainslie in the early 1960s remains a storied local talent.

Les Durkin Canberra Durkin Ainslie Aremiership Turner-Queanlan North Melbourne Quennbeyan Tigers Queanbeyan Linds ACT Bure Graeme

Spotlight on women in sports debates and gatekeeping

The discussion centers on women's participation in athletics after the Tokyo Games. Critics question selection standards and modesty rules, naming Jolanda Ratas and Dallis O Unity among athletes. Debates touch on media prominence and gendered expectations in sport selection and coverage.

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ACT players stick to game amid Wallabies selection doubt

Peter Ryan and Dave Grimmond, both 26, remain committed to rugby union despite disappointing fin selections in 1966 67 Wallabies tests. Grimmond aims to play for Australia again in 1969 while Ryan contemplates future overseas options. The pair, recovering from injuries, hope to stay in contention for South Africa tour and international duties alongside NSW Country and New Zealand fixtures.

ACT Peter Ryan David Siimmond Ryan Tolfor Ene Hiefwings Reiter Helchowen NSW Powai New Zealand Cormmond South Africa Realia Austra Vyne Wellington Dave Grimmond Thanl NZREU

TAB FOR TODAY AT RANDWICK BETS CLOSING TIMES

TAB FOR TODAY outlines postponed Randwick meeting and provincial event details. The first race at Sydney state starts at 12 40 with betting closing at 12 0. The double bets close by 2 0 and UAE events at Bulli close per the bulletin.

Canberra AB Randwick Sydney State Uae Bulli

Carling World Championship at Royal Birkdale falls short expectations

Reported lack of atmosphere at the Carling World Golf Championship in Royal Birkdale amid withdrawals by most of the ten United States overs and South African players. About 100000 attended, but the event struggled to deliver the anticipated excitement for sponsors and winners, with Bruce Destin noted as the victor in a troubled rollout.

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Brown Jug and VFL final tracks in Melbourne reports

An Australian rules summary notes St Kilda star Ian Stewart winning the Brownlow Medal for the second straight year. The Victorian racing crown sees Meme Maker and Meminie Stakes events at Caulfield. Geelong, Essendon, St Kilda, and Collingwood are cited in semi final and final references amid broader Melbourne sports chatter.

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Randwick two yearoid trials draw 4800 crowd at AJC meeting

The Randwick event attracted 4800 spectators and generated strong excitement among officials and racing fans. The crowd surpassed expectations as interest built around the meeting's key races and the ongoing carnival atmosphere. The Victoria Racing Club sponsored fashion events that became a highlight of the spring carnival.

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Breakaway Russ Tulloch Targets Highland Rugby Shift

Russ Tulloch, recently picked for Australia's Wallaby squad, moved from Australian Rules and played League with South Melbourne. He says the code switch was not stark, noting rover and break roles in Rules and rugby. He cites dream headlines about British Isles France and the United States as benchmarks for rugby glory.

Russ Tulloch Wallaby Vultoch South Melbourne Bull Iles France United Staes

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