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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
4
Ferguson Shield final showcased Simmonds versus Wallwork with a 27 all tie before Simmonds edged ahead to claim 27 23. Early rounds featured strong play and a push for higher grade entrants as 5 entries sparked a lively handicap event.
The Undermeninteed players are being chased to play at Molong on Sunday May 4. Players unavailable should notify the secretary immediately.
OLD windy conditions marked Forbes District Picnic Race meeting held Tuesday with light showers and small fields. Wamboyne president Roy Woods won the Picnic Cup aboard Perekop after a late surge, while other wins included Kennard in Wandary Bracelet and Sprite in the Warren Improvers Handicap.
Tom Drane won the Jarrick Trophy at 600 and 800 yards, scoring 22 of 340. Competing shooters included MM Daroll and J Sheridan. Final scores list JoMrD Smith Turmek Donald Haysins J Plwridan Th Mo uel and others with mixed results from the three stages.
Gordon Brown and De Manch of Forbes clash in the elimination rounds at Orange for Informational Boxing Champ titles to be decided later. Local boxing observers expect a tense bout as the winners advance toward the main event.
Secretary Reg Gunn notes 40 horses nominated and entries for the Improvers Handicap on day one, with divisions likely. Heavy tether-race nominations prompt earlier starting times and weights listed for Flying Hcp Maiden and Progressive Hcp among many named horses and riders.
Forbes Soccer Club opened with a 9 to 7 win over Grenfell at Grentall. Scorers for Forbes included J Muir with six goals and FB Cameron with two. Grenfell's tally came from D Hirst four times and D Bennet three times. Cum gon, a hockey player, left the game after half time.
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