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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
2
The bout between Joe Louis and Primo Carnera ends with Louis delivering a decisive comeback in the later rounds. Louis floor and knockdown occur in the late rounds as spectators, numbering around 40,000, witness a dramatic heavyweight title fight in New York.
Randwick prepare to meet Canberra with a strong XV named after examining Cyru Towers ankle injury. The side will travel with a selected forward pack and reserves as Randwick chase a boost from a winning season and club championship near the finals.
A disjointed list shows various race entries and handicaps including Adios Micawber Mihivon Te Heh Sadun Astinirdhng and Metropolitan. The fragment mentions Merrapiian with Head Check and several riders by name in a muddled order, with brief notes on support and outcomes.
Thursday’s Newcastle Cup event yielded a mix of results as Salazan and several local performers posted notable scores. Top finishers included Tanpinns and Duck, with entries from Amestovaven Huiatol Hope and Periimond, while East Wales Sap len Rus and Aire Boring also posted solid showings amid a field dense with regional competitors.
At Newcastle a race card near the Newcastle Cup saw rider Parsons knocked down after Ripley, Gold Pad, and Perimand fell. Parsons suffered multiple fractures and was taken to hospital. Jaden Cooran and Adiog are noted as contenders for future engagements.
A defaulter at track work near Handwick this morning kept pace with a test horse on the main course. At We caniering he increased his pace slightly and took 46 percent for the last three Melongs.
Gallops at Epsom Melbourne show a movement by Guy Prince with ilone gallop. A horse named Pure eld clocked three quarters faster than the four took. The heat six ilone gallop registered at 3 48, from 80 feet out from the Voile ob the course proper.
Jockey G. Shall shows improvement after injuring in a fall from Ninmount during yesterday's trial at Moonee Valley. Report indicates condition is satisfactory and not life threatening, with doctors monitoring recovery as he faces further treatment options.
Mornington racing events delayed as heavy conditions flood tracks. Officials postpone meetings until further notice and advise riders and handlers to monitor updates from the Melbourne racing authority.
The listing covers multiple race events with weights and runners at Randwick style meets. Included are NOVICE HANDICAP and QUALITY HANDICAP divisions with horses such as Banado Roley's Locknisa Euphotia Tete A Bient Bon Harley and others. Also listed are JUNIORS TO PLAY events and the HAWKESBURY GRAND HANDICAP with numerous runners and start times.
North Goulburn faced Caantalis Platin in Group W with a close result as both sides fielded reserve and captain lineups. Nor Goulburn led by Est Goulburn and Tie prize of £20 was awarded after the late contest.
The Alalie club announces two practice matches to be played tomorrow afternoon at Acton. Alalie CW team lists players including Fornne, WH, McMillan, M Gaull, Worthey, W Worthey, FL Gregory, Yo White, P. Young, Finlay, and Heenuriti among others. Opponents are University and TALC Staff with lineups featuring McMillan, Lawtey, Witlama, Higpins, and Kiheneh.
Fragmented report notes wartime edits to a national register document. It mentions parliamentary figures, naval navigation concerns, and a date reference to yesterday, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors. The text is largely unintelligible but hints at formal revisions amid conflict.
Independent racing card from Mentone includes Dandenong and Candenong events with multiple divisions and handicaps. Notable runners include Atticus 48 Kent and Bakken, Tolaga Bay 711, and Prince Slon in Welter races, plus the Mentone Cup and Webbli Stuart Stakes with fields led by Millie Hope and Mona.
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