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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1948
Page
4
Halbrook edges Acton in a fast rules football match despite errors and strong kicking by both sides. Key players include Dellmuth and McKinsey for Halbrook with several goals from Halbrook and Acton’s Neheeding Wt and Proctor contributing.
The Canberra region reflects on a rebuilding 1948 season with improved umpiring and reorganised administration under Clem Donnelly. Canberra’s interstate performance, highlighted by a strong showing against South Fremantle, signals growing talent and optimism for 1948 despite lingering inexperience and challenges in league coordination.
Manoke defeated Dellmuth in a return match yesterday by AB 188 to 74. Best players for Manoke included Ke Duthie, Deant aid Trembenrth. Dellmuth players Millington, Harding, Jones and McIntyre also stood out. Trophies awarded for the top players on each side over the two matches went to Dellmuth and Cathie Uhtanukal.
A report from Australia notes professional players including Kramer, Bobby Riggs, Paul Sour, and Danny Pails plan exhibition matches across Broken Hill, Albury, Goulburn, and Walgong. Negotiations with the NSW federation and NE.W.L T.A. hinge on approvals. improper exhibitions could risk suspension by the club associations.
An unclear report describes a wrestling night at Leichhardt with Samara and Al Cor tello. The match ended abruptly after Cor tello could not continue the struggle, while references to a 10.6 score and unfamiliar names appear in fragmented OCR text.
The report references Dutenman as runner-up and notes rumors of Rio Fe bypassing the Epsom for a Victorian carnival. It mentions weight advantages, a long list of horses such as Valiant Crown, Sir Maven, and The Diver, and large wagers in the One QANRY Handicap.
At Rosehill a crowded field contested the Novice Handicap events with multiple horses and large betting pools. Names like Pegguller, King, Duke of Byke, Uranus, and Lordy appeared among runners, with times around 1:26 and 1:58 noted for various heats, and numerous other rivals listed in each race card.
Race details show Moonee Valley Handicap over 1 mile with DEL ROSH 64. Gay Donna placed near top with J. Gilmore aboard, while DEL ROSE and other horses such as Jat and Jamey held varied odds. A protest was entered against the win, reflecting irregular betting and post-race dispute.
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