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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1952
Page
5
The event lists numerous participants including Gordon, Miss Kyling, Miss McKenna and others. Hostesses are Mrs Grace and Miss Lote. The draw indicates a seating or pairing plan for the subsequent rounds of the BBROOC event.
The Warwick Gun Club held its monthly shoot at Mancallie Grey mare after rain forced transfer from Phil Evans' property. Walter Wickham and Tor Clarson led the day as top shooters with Wickham winning the first day events. Keith Murphy, Casino Championship winner, had a strong day but several second barrel hits kept him from dividends.
The touring Victorian Bowling Association officials won the Brat of their two matches against clubs from the Southern Queensland Chariot Bowling Association on the Stanthorpe green. They won four of five rinks and drew with Inglewood 21 all, with M P Bussau’s rink posting the biggest margin 90-15 over Goondiwindi. Details include Kim Wickham winning the major event at Goondiwind and broader notes on attendees and civic reception in Stanthorpe.
The Inglewood Diggers Race Club sets weights for Saturdays meeting at Toowoomba with divisions including Opening Handicap, Maid Handicap, First Restricted Handicap, Diggers Winter Handicap, Restricted Handicap, and Final Handicap. Notable entries include Beau Don Legal Ruler Thorne Art Prince Merry Widow Rivoli's Image Belle Maguire, Dangerdale and Satin Veil among others.
London Sweden's Torsten Johansson defeats American Art Larsen seed nine to reach pre-quarterfinals. Larsen fought hard but faded in the final sets after rapid pace changes and strong Swedish volleying. Several Australians remain in contention as top seed Frank Sedgman dominates early rounds on center court.
Doomben trials produced quick times by Venidis Highlea Aerofoil and True Leader. Venidis covered four furlongs in 50 seconds on the Doomben two year old grass and Venus beat Mr Standby by a length. True Leader set 49.1 for four furlongs on the Doomben grass while Coniston was a tick slower. Hesdin ran three furlongs in 37 seconds on the Doomben track. Eagle Farm performances included Dark Warrior three furlongs in 71 seconds and Kelair six furlongs in 1 17 on the two year old track.
Queensland surged after halftime to crush Tasmania 9-1 in the Australian colts hockey championship yesterday. A 3-1 halftime lead grew as Queensland forwards clicked, with Kevin Duck scoring Tasmania’s lone goal on a rebound from a penalty corner. West Australia also dominated, beating South Australia 13-1, as the standings show Queensland on four points and Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania each on one.
A shoulder injury at Townsville on Sunday sidelines Kiwi winger Bevan Hough for the second Test. A medical exam yesterday confirmed a torn muscle. Teammate Bill McKenzie has been out since the first Test and his selection for the second depends on his toe. Today’s game at Toowamba will influence his status. BRISBANE report.
Doomben Ten Thousand and Doomben Cup entries show 40 runners in the Ten Thousand and 43 in the Cup after first acceptances. Davey Jones stands top among contenders with True Leader, Desert Warrior and Grey Boots among the leading riders, as Victorian entrants slim and weathered by the chaos of last minute changes.
Melbourne reports first acceptors for the Melbourne Jumping double event with a lengthy list of horses and weights. Names include Rand Hurdle Hiatus Ghsteot Bar Walter Spearflame Starfast Effendi Grand Ridge Botanical Bubble Iron Monarch Just Mark and many others racing toward early July stages.
Mixed teams from Loch Lomond Esch Lomond and St Aidens headline Sunday's schedule with R Noble A Greenwood WJ Grayson Mra T Grayson and others facing St Mary's. Clintonvale fields a Reis' squad led by captain Aust in and CQ Ryan V Bauer M Ryan B Bauer Mrs King. Murray's Bridge vs MU Colliery features May Wells Fanning Kearney Belingham Kearney with Drake Po Easiwell Manes Mapes Wilkie Warren.
Canberra report summarizes disputed critique by A L P executives of government policy. Mr Barrione, Defence Production Minister, lists three alleged lies and counters with facts: 1961-52 state works were supported by a Commonwealth guarantee of 195 million. Australia has full employment. inflation halted and economy stabilised enabling development.
Survivors of Brazil s savage jail break lead nearly 100 armed convicts toward the Agulhas Negras Academy in PaUlo as a reinforced troop battalion is sent to meet them. The prisoners seized sub machine guns rifles pistols and grenades from Anchieta Island prison during a bloody riot.
Queensland's first air conditioned train will shed about £36 worth of luxury appointments due to loan money shortages. The Ipswich workshop builds the train and Transport Minister Tuggan said the reductions include two observation cars and a special room for children, plus a parlour and a buffet.
The second Test ended at Lord's yesterday with England winning by eight wickets. Spin duo Mankad and Ghulam Ahmed tightened the chase as batsmen struggled, England slipping to 2 for 73 before final victory.
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