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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1956

Page

3

Bailey Jeered At For Slow Mile In Los Angeles Meet

Bailey faced jeers after a slow mile during a Los Angeles event last May where he claimed dominance over Landy in a special race. He remarked he could not predict his potential after dropping from 4.10 to 3.58, while Landy held the world mark at 3.58. The day also featured a sparse 5 000 m race with only three runners and an audibly charged finish as Michele cleared 5 ft 6 in but the bar dropped after landing.

Bailey John Landy Los Angeles Landy Lincoln Marv Lincoln Sydney Melbourne Sandy Dave Stevens Albert Thomas Alan Lawrence Dave Power

German Shield wins for McIntosh with perfect score

The German Shield quarterly match at 600 yards with September 15 completion saw J. McIntosh achieve the maximum 300 points to take the title. Rifle scores from Hudson, Mason, Mal, Webb, Ashton, Lloyd, Milligan, Peisley, McCarty, Hussey, Calvert, Dennis, White, Mobbs, Dennis, Gothard, Park, Mason, Roberts, Triam, Cashmore, Gault, Vicours, Hoy and others are listed in the report.

Hudson R. W. Mason Mal Webb McIntosh Ashton Lloyd Milligan Peisley McCarty A. N. Hussey Calvert D.dennis White Mobbs P. Dennis Gothard Park Am. A. Mason Roberts Triam Cashmore RT Gault Vicours Hoy J. McIntosh

Evergreens take A grade crown in hard fought final

Evergreens beat Waratahs four to one to claim the A grade women’s hockey premiership. D Collett netted two goals with strong support from M Jenkins M Manning and M Lewins while Waratahs efforts were led by S Dixon G Jarman J Lalor R Stewart and J Thornton. Telopea I topped High I four three in the B grade final with H Hartley C Cameron and S Selway among the scorers and best players. Telopea II also won the C grade final with P Selway and B among its standouts.

Evergreens Waratahs Ben Jenkins D. Collett H. Blundell C. Cameron Telopea II Telopea P. Selway

Record Breaker Lorenne Henricks Sets 148 Freestyle Mark

Loren ne Henricks clocks a new freestyle record time of 148 in the 39 yard event to win. The meet saw earlier marks fall as competitors challenged the record.

Nie Henricks

Bendigo Football Clash Ends Without Arrests

Police reinforced the Bendigo football scene as crowds clashed briefly after a menacing melee. South Bendigo won 10 14 74 to 5 9 amid scattered strikes on referees. no arrests were reported despite several injuries to officers and spectators.

Bendigo Cierra Legad South Bendigo Golden Uare Preas

Canberra Racing Season Looks Strong At Acton Opener

Canberra Racing Club faces weather and track issues at Acton with two months unusable. Officials lure owners from afar to field bigger lines up as loose boxes expand. Local trainer moves include R A Stewart with Territorials Footprint Diamond Impressario Preliminary and Vain Search joining his team. In other pens Rex Burke leans on Jolly Choc while Leo Dunley debuts Man-Be Lad and Well Shot. Subtle Difference at Hill Station stalls with gate issues. Daily Column from Quéanbeyan shows speed potential. Acton track top dressed. opening meeting expected in fair condition if weather holds.

Acton Canberra Racing Club Canberra R. A. Stewart Impressario Jambo Love Prince Jambo Calthorpe Valogues Leyte Mr. Stewart Alex McKenzie McKenzie Southern Districts Jack O'Neill Boorowa Sydney Randwick Royal Kraals Dudley Rex Burke Jolly Choc Leo Dunley Ainslie Cowra C. McDonald Hill Station Lord Felour Amon Bill Edlington T. O'Connor Quéanbeyan Wagga Intiricate Silvern

Exhibition softball clash to feature PS SA and Colts

A two match exhibition challenge between the Public Service Softball Association team and the undefeated Colts of the Canberra Softball Association. Games run Sunday and Monday? Sunday afternoon competition from 12.40 p.m. to 1.20 p.m. at the ground between the National Library and the Berton offices.

Public Service Softball Association Canberra Softball Association National Library Berton

Redcraze Favourite May Not Be Starter in Hill Stakes

New Zealander Redcraze holds outright favouritism for the Hill Stakes at Rosehill but may not start. Trainer Tom Smith cites a problematic hoof condition making a decision for the Metropolitan uncertain. Redcraze trailed the field at the half mile before finishing well back. Empire Link led the race with Palt and Charm close behind as Derby contenders were noted in the field.

Sydney R Redcraze Rosehill Tom Smith Redcraze Metropolitan A.ard Palt Empire Link One Charm Epsom Theo Marks

Australian walker Don Keane breaks imperial and Australian marks

Don Keane set four British Empire records and seven Australian records in walking. He held Empire and Australian marks for five miles seven miles 10 miles and one hour test and Australian records for 10 15 and 20 kilometers. He finished 10th of 65 in the 10 kilometer event at Helsinki 1952.

Don Keane Keane

Ques'heyan Dons Shine at Queanbeyan Coursing Club Meeting

The Queanbeyan District Coursing Club held a Saturday meet at the Queanbeyan Show. Maiden 440 yds saw ROS MIREPEA and MONASH TAD win divisions, with times around 24.7 seconds. Additional divisions awarded to MOOCHLA GEM JANES OWN ROSH MIREEKA MONASH GIRL and No Use as consolation in Canberra. Printed for The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd. Mort Street Braddon A.C.T.

Queanbeyan Eround Mirepea Monash Tad Buck Frank Dan Sunlight Gem Canberra Moochla Gem Chief Alang Janes Own Merry Scooter Haines Rosh Mireeka Miss Acorn May Occa Dream Girl Monash My Wood Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd Mort Street Braddon, A.C.T

Thomson Among Money-spinners

Victorian Peter Thomson ranks eighth on the U.S. PGA money list with 20,413 dollars this season. Ted Kroll leads with 72,835 dollars, while Cary Middlecoff stands second with 26,932 dollars and tops the Vardon Trophy race with a 70.26 stroke average across 63 rounds.

Chicago Peter Thomson United States Ted Kroll Krol U.S Cary Middlecotf Middlecotf

Football match ends 2 2 after late penalties

Saeed sent a left back pass to Zemlicka who passed to Mines then Musari in the inside left area. Water struck the crossbar in the first half. In the second half Cabrera put Cabrera ahead after Kraay fed Mit ter who set A Kaiser up for his second. Cooma equalised when Musar scored from a penalty. Both teams pressed but finished level at full time.

Saeed Zemlicka Mines Musari Caberra Kraay Mitter A. Kaiser Cooma Musar

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