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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1973

Page

2

Kangaroos confident on tour despite fines and injuries

Sydney report on the Australian rugby league Kangaroos tour to England and France notes four internationals fined for missing training. Captain-coach Graeme Langlands backs a mobile pack and fast backs, while key players Dennis Ward Tim Pickup Tom Roudonikis face selection, with Langlands and Elwyn Walters having prior test experience.

Kevin Humphries Graeme Oelands Australia Althou Ee Teeta & Greater Seat Dennis Ward Tim Pickup Tom Roudonikis Langlands Eae Ae Bob Gibson Elwyn Walters Kangaroos Cana Deve Ec Cassicialn Queensland Ted Goodwin

Kiwi Dan Withdrawn From Australian Cups Engagements

Cancelled plans in Hamilton New Zealand see galloper Kiwi Dan, a first acceptor for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, withdrawn from all Australian engagements as preparations shift.

Hamilton Galloper Kiwi Dan Australia

Mel Racing Club meeting marks NZ sendoff before Melbourne carnival

The Mel Racing Club held its meeting yesterday in Wellington New Zealand as the final local event before horses travel to race in Melbourne spring carnival preparations.

Wellington Pueay AAP Mel Racing Club Lub New Zealand Aenean

Randwick Triumphs In 60th Year With Narrow Final Win

Randwick defeated Western Suburbs 15 to 12 in a tense grand final at Sydney Sports Ground to celebrate its 60th year. A last minute field goal attempt by Greg Walsh narrowly missed, leaving Randwick to depart soon on a 10 match tour of England and Wales.

Sydney Randwick Sydney Rugby Union Western Suburbs Sydney Sports Ground Greg Walsh John Maxwell Terry Ryan Sayle Russell Fairfax Walsh Mick Elem Wests

Easy wins in super tennis series round

Teams led by Graham Wurtz and Mike Kenny won a round of the pson super tennis series on Saturday. Wurtz beat Monahan in singles 6-4 1-6 6-4 as part of a 4 rubbers to 2 win for Wurtz’s team, while Richardson’s side failed to win a singles against Kenny. Other results included Nielson’s upset over Hawking and strong rallies with Campion notable in long contests.

Graham Wurtz Mike Kenny Wurtz Alan Monahan Alan Richardson Kenny Monahan Larkham Richardson Campion Peter Neilson Hawking Melbourne Forbes Nielson Rowland Lonergan

East Sydney wins title clash in fierce grand final

East Sydney defeats Western Suburbs 22.18 (150) to 18.9 (117) at Trumper Park. A fierce brawl erupted late, with umpire Earl Beech escorted from the ground. East surged after halftime, with Wal Dahler kicking four in the second quarter to overturn a 38-46 opening.

Sydney East Sydney Western Suburbs Trumaper Park East West Earl Beech Western Burbs Beech Kevin Pearson Wal Dahler

Parker still leads in table tennis

John Parker retains the aggregate lead after six rounds of the ACT spring handicap table tennis series though his plus handicap has risen. Newcomer G Tode won the sixth event, defeating Keith Jorgensen 31 12, Brian Thorpe 31 20 in the semi and Alec Leopold 31 21 in the final. Leopold beat Henry Mroz 31 27 and M Horvath 31 24 to reach the final, with Group winners including The yearival as Fan Tho. Runners up were Robert Field, Alec Leopold, Ann Pilka, Henry Mroz, Mary Cannon, and others. Parker leads with 14 points, followed by Zilinskas 13 and Field 11.

John Parker G. Tode Tode Keith Jorgensen Brian Thorpe Fin Ally Alec Leopold Leopold Henry Mroz M. Horvath Fan Tho Robert Field Alec Leopold Ann Pilka Mary Cannon J. Parker V. Zilinskas R. Field B. Kerry P. Cannon

Moss Vale Wins NSW Judo Title Again Masters the Banks Town Meet

Moss Vale defeated Sydney University 85 to 77 to clinch the men's NSW judo first division title at Bankstown. Four of Moss Vale’s five man squad Robin Moffit Doug Churchill Peter Clarey and Gary Ward have represented in Asian titles and other events. Coach Bill Broadhead had predicted the final decision, which came on a superiority ruling after a tight finish.

Sydney Moss Vale Bankstown VM Sydney University Moses Vale Robin Moffit Doug Churchill Peter Clarey Gary Ward Narrees Bill Broadhead

Country riders dominate NSW schoolboys cycling titles

James Burke of Bathurst High won the open division at Wara tah Park Sutherland in light rain, scoring 28 points after four sprint wins and a near-perfect run. The junior crown went to Brian Bagster of Tamworth High School. David Haynes of Homebush High placed second with 16 points, Seers of Randwick High third with 10. Burke, Haynes and Seers were later named to represent Australia at Surfers Paradise.

Sydney Waratah Park Sutherland James Burke Bathurst High Brian Bagster Tamworth High School Burke David Haynes Homebush High Withh Seers Randwick High

United States Dominates Ryder Cup Victory at Muirfield

The United States defeated Britain 19 to 13 to win the Ryder Cup at Muirfield on a windy seaside course. US clinched the trophy with strong team points and key wins by Gay Brewer and Lee Trevino, who delivered decisive 6 and 5 shutouts.

Muirfield Scotland Reuter United Staine Britain Prince Tgedbeer Doge

Marconi Triumph Upsets Hakoah In Major Final

Marconi 1 Hakoah 0 at Eastern Laboratories Ground after a scoreless first half. Tolson headed in from Campbell’s cross in the 67th minute to seal victory for Marconi as Rasic praised his players. Murray denied late Hak oa h chances and Rasic hinted at future moves amid talk of a Iran national coaching post.

Rale Rasic Marconi Vic Hakoah Hakosh Ray Richards Janky Tom Tolson St George Budall Ray Baartz Ee Barnes Jimmy Mackay Murray Hilton Silva Rafe Rasic Seoul

Leeds United’s title bid hit by Man United draw

Leeds United's unbeaten run in the English first division ended at seven when Manchester United held them to a 1-1 draw before a crowd of 47,058. Joe Jordan was booked, Jim Horton also for United, and Derby County moved to second with a 6-2 win over Southampton. Leicester and Derby stay top contenders as more results spread the table.

Wurtz Albury London Leeds United Manchester United Leeds Tjt Joe Jordan United Jim Horton Burney Ipswich Bryan Hamilton Colin Harper Burnley Leighton James Doug Collins Leicester City Leicester Frank Worthington West Ham Bryan Robson Derby County Southampton England Kevin Hector Alan Hinton Roger Davies Brian Neil Derby Coventry City Newcastle United Newcastle Liverpool Manchester City Birmingham City Queen's Park Rangers Ken Burns Hob Latchford Birmingham Stan Bowles Roger Hynd Rangers Nottingham Forest Neil Martin Preston North End

Chile Soviet World Cup qualifier to be played in Moscow

A FIFA spokesman said Chile's World Cup qualifying match against the Soviet Union is expected to be played in Moscow on Wednesday as planned after a meeting between Chilean and Soviet soccer officials in Zurich on Sunday.

Zurich Aap Reuter Chile Soviet Union Moscow International Football Federation FIFA

Suspended rider in Caulfield race faces October ban

Melbourne reports John Stocker, rider of Love Aloft in the Starlet Stakes at Caulfield, was found guilty of careless riding and suspended until October 12. The incident occurred yesterday as Stocker rode in the second Starlet Stakes.

Melbourne John Stocker Caulfield

Jarman Wins Irish St Leger on Conor Pass

Australian jockey Paul Jarman achieved his first European victory by riding Conor Pass to win the Irish St Leger at The Curragh, Ireland, reported via AAP and Reuters.

Curragh Republic of Ireland Aap-Reuter Paul Jarman Pees Conor Pass

Referee halts match after crowd violence at Croatia Deakin game

Referee Mr Holman, flanked by bodyguards, left the pitch after about 10 minutes amid a slug fest with his escorts. Police kept 300 spectators at bay as Holman hid in a police car. The scoreless match was abandoned and the ACT Soccer Federation will review the incident.

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