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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1955
Page
6
In a weekend league event two grand matches featured Causeway sweeping North Union and Ben. Lew Quigie returned to action as Causeway proved too strong for Joe Turner. Turner offered some resistance but fell short as Causeway won the final 4-0 to 1-0 and Turner 13-58.
The ACTSTA has secured the Victoria Australian Davis Cup squad for an exhibition match in Canberra on Saturday December 22. Fraser and Cooper will team to form a combined XI. The exhibition will be played on the Association courts at Manuka in the afternoon with seating arranged to accommodate up to 1400. Tickets are by booking through club secretaries only.
Senihy Paul Remy and Paul Inbaber clinched the men's doubles title at the Marcel Cup in Paris defeating Robert Low of Australia and Vladimy Shoneld in a three set final. The match scoreline read 6-2 4-8 6-3 with a tiebreak stage and subsequent sets noted.
In a rugby league championship match Young clinched the title at NRW venue. Early penalties and a hard fought first half saw Young trail briefly before turning momentum. By full time Young led 6 0 and secured the country league crown with strong defense and decisive plays.
Fragmentary notes describe a Somerset event with an easy win and references to Fair Price and local locations such as Mandloap and Fire Dea Ty. Names like Torrian Link and Mit villa appear amid unclear phrases.
London report shows Blackpool losing key match amid chaotic table as Manchester City defeat worsens Blackpool’s hold on top division. Cambridge United, Sunderland, and Arsenal pursue tight chase while Hull and Doncaster fight relegation. Northampton, Wolverhampton, and Coventry also feature in round of results.
A herd of about 15 bulls wandered onto the rifle range during a Canberra shooting event on Saturday. Officials frightened and chased them off with stones and shouts as scores and performance were affected. leaders planned to resume shooting on October 22 after the disturbance.
Canberra hosts a remarkable race with a 740 mile course. Open Derby winners include P Woodsent and a margin of victory noted as 14 hours with full men recorded along the 7 ton on Maturday.
Melita defeated Beorere 2 0 in a closely fought Be ai wareer competition match yesterday with Melita’s Mallia scoring and Jeech Assopardi, for Bobera, and Preiea featuring among Melita’s scorers. Cadets won by walkover from Falkan 1. Olympic team impressed with strong forward movements and drew praise for Rosakis and Koytaapay from supporters.
Sen Hutton former England cricket captain will have back operation after a severe injury limited his play this season. Doctors expect recovery in time for next season with plans to return to form for England and domestic competition.
A chaotic list of race results and odds from Parramatta and other venues features multiple horses, jockeys, and placements. Names such as Selwood, Morgan, West, Pankhurst, Greenwood, and Maynard appear amid times, odds, and prize figures, with numerous events and stakes referenced in a single dense summary.
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