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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

3

Knock-out Soccer Match Ends In Narrow Burn Victory

Queanbeyan loses 2 0 to Burns in a knockout round at Acton on Saturday afternoon. Burns seizes control early, with Cunningham and McNicol also active in attack, while Queanbeyan’s keeper saved many shots. The match remains keenly contested and heads to a rematch next Saturday in the Ermslie competition.

Queanbeyan and Burns Acton Queanbeyan Dens Cunningham Konte KN Tibet Wei

Mixed Foursomes at Canberra Club Draws 8 Players

Canberra Golf Club hosted a mixed foursomes event on Saturday with eight entries. Results include Noelnowek and Mim James 91-20-11 and Dickenson and Mex Rudd 110-88-? followed by numerous pairings and scores, dates, and partner names listed in the readable portion.

Canherra Golf Club Whet van Teewtved Noalnowek Mim James Jumm Dwyer Mex WeKenom Mie Rteele Dickenson Rudd Tanner Hulledge Donahan Dickinson McGregor Mes Lalen Selly Wowse Mawkinis Mie Smith Daves Jones Tonightes Dickewn Almer Mount Anid Mine T Ithmmer Darkbson Wiphant Rennick Davies Mowat

Parker Wins NSW Seven Mile Walk Championship

Olympic representative George Hk Parker returned to competition by leading from the start in the New South Wales seven mile walk, winning ahead of junior champion Latmann. Parker posted a fast time despite wet track conditions, with past winners listed as benchmarks in the event history.

George HK. Parker New South Wales Parker Latmann A. Wellekant Bonham W. Putt A. C Kiltohen BR Auntin Auntin GR. Park Sutierland Vic

Tennis Gorman Cup match set for Saturday week

The Gorman Cup will be contested between Northbourne and Eastlake, with the match scheduled for the Saturday week. Details on venue and time were not available in the fragment.

Northbourne

Goulburn Cycling Meet Delivers Close Finishes and Weather Hurdles

More than a hundred cyclists, amateur and professional, raced in gusty conditions on a rain smeared day. Victorians claimed top times in both divisions as courses improved, with notable performances from O’Rourke West Suburbs and J. Anderson, while weather hampered riders and spectators alike.

Uwx Negara Gmin Nee Od. J. Kind West Suburbs Ween Ik J. Anderson Vie W- Compton Gosford Amateura D. A. Hhaw NAW Gorin Obullivan Gouleburn

Sydney Games Finalists Set After Weekend Wins

Sydney games wrap with Sydney opponents advancing to finals. GMiulavilletgate defeats Woo mi to reach the final, meeting Gutenvnie next Saturday. In Metropolitan Championship, Hale Hownle tops Thieraul, Lilebharnt beats St. Geors, and Corrimal defeats Qrang ville while Prahran wins the premiership by beating Colsterwood.

Gmiulavilletgate Woomi Ate Seo Premieratyy Satuirday Hye Gutenvnie Nest Satuemuy Hale Hownle Thieraul Hye Anfanjale-Lilebharnt St. Geors S Lyrmont-South Sysim Y Dun- Quthury Corrimal Wut Qrangville Merowne Prahran Colsterwood

Little Bill Retires After Davie Cup Wager for US

The article recalls Little Bill Johnston’s retirement after a storied Davie Cup run, highlighting his 1980 title with the United States and a career marked by consistency. It notes his status among top players and comparisons to peers like Vidén, framing his era as peak yet ending with a notable decline.

United States Johnston Unio le Jon Ont W. ‘Tviden

Davis Cup Final Preview With Lacoste And Andrews

In a Davis Cup final context, Rene Lacoste and J C Andrews are central figures. The report notes changes in lineup and mentions retirement considerations for top players. The tone reflects a traditional period sports page, emphasizing form, refitting, and the status of competing nations.

J. C. Andurywn Rene Lacoste Wrumco Johnston Panui Perronwlitins

Melbourne semi final draws 63 500 in crowd

Melbourne spectators number 63 500 gathered at the Metorra Cricket Ground for the league semi final between Carlton and St Kilda. Carlton led early and chased the total, but Melbourne’s anticipation grows as next weekend features a Collingwood versus Geelong relay and a match between unbeaten sides Melbourne and Port Melbourne.

Melbourne Bints Carlton Collingwood Geelone Fleng Bort Ams Rome Welaehtan Meekton

J Anderson Defeated In Exhibition Match at Toowoomba

In a reported Toowoomba exhibition, J Anderson defeated opponent Kutuhilay while IO Cummings won Mira net 7 5. Cummings then lost the second set 6 4, and Weiner was noted in the sequence.

Jaying

Newtown Matches In Unclear Australian Match

Fragmentary report describes a Sydney area game with distorted names and numbers. It records a score around 28 to 0 and mentions players and venues, though most details are garbled.

Mastoyy

Mysterious rugby report with clearness in play details

A fragmented note covers a rugby league match with references to Sydney, a team named MANK, and a close scoreline. It mentions efforts, timing, and a decisive moment with a margin around 20 to 1, while describing players’ forms and a notable display of work by a key group.

Sydney

Perth Semifinal Upset Leaves Lomneniy Still Contending

In a tightly fought semifinal, Lomneniy edged forward to claim a 41-1 scoreline against an unknown opponent, advancing Perth hopes in a tense contest. The match featured strong defense and disciplined play from both sides, with Lomneniy harnessing a late run to seal the win.

Adelaide Semifinal Report Improves Port Adelaide Outlook

In a semifinal round, Port Adelaide earned a decisive win as Ratford United fell short. URE posted a strong performance with 18 points and 10 rebounds, boosting Adelaide’s progression toward the final.

Port Adelaide Ratorday

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