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JA52J1 PHONE MU8291 MELBOURNE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1956 Training for Semi-Final. Likely King's Reign WEIDEMAN DOUBTFUL Magpie Casualty a to Start in Mehisie By Ensign Star 'colt Kingfi Reign is almost certain to contest the weight-for-age Memsie Stakes, in preference to the Warriston Handicap, at Caulfield on FOR SATURDAY Ankle Injury Stops Match Practice By Percy Beames Collingwocd centre half-forward Murray Weideman last night was forced from the ground when trying to prove his fitness for selection in the second semi-final against Melbourne next Saturday at the M.C.G. Captain Neil Mann (fluid on the knee) mobile follower Mick Twomey (pulled thigh thigh muscle) and half-forward hgwwMrri iiiiiq.u. ffj 1 V4 i VT I 1 VJA -x fart, i ''TV si 1 1:1 madt I urn tsiil berong (cracked rib) were much their tests and are confident of winning clare about -2 lb. over weight.

King's Reign has 7.9 in the nine furlongs event, and Purtell probably will got to scale at 7.11. King's Reign Is weigntea at 9.7 against his own age In the mile Warriston. It is because of this solid handicap that McCarthy prefers the Memsie for the colt. Derby Test McCarthy considers that King's Reign does not. meet outstanding colts Hot Spell, who has 9.3, Tricky Lad (9.1) and Summalu, who receives 10 lb.

from top weight, on favorable terms. Although King's Reign is meeting stiffer opposition in the Memsie, McCarthy believes the colt is less likely to suner mucn damage ai this stage of his spring preparation with the lighter weight. McCarthy also neuevea that the Memsie will give him a better guide to the colt's prospects in A.J.C. and V.R.C. Derbys.

II King's Reign performed Two Jog-trotting laps, "and one kick, proved to Weideman that strained ankle ligaments would not withstand the pressure of match practice. He was back In the rooms within 10 minutes, and had more than an hour's treatment In an effort to ease soreness and reduce fluid in the ankle. Weldeman'i chance of proving his Alness was ruined on Monday, when he suffered an ankle injury at work. Sharp Has No Fracture Geelong follower Norm Sharp did not suffer a fracture of the face or head in his collision with centre half-back Bob Davis in the League semi-final last Saturday. Geelong secretary (Mr.

David Pescott) said last night the X-rays taken on Monday showed Sharp had not sustained any bone damage. Sharp yesterday was re- Forted to have recovered rom the effects of the Weideman will be under constant treatment, and he will need to train flat out tomorrow to have any hope of selection, Smale's Chance If Weideman is unavailable, Ken Smale seems the logical choice for centre half-forward. Smale did not train last night, but will come from Warracknabeal to run tomorrow. Mann, Twomey and Strong played tn match practice, without showing the slightest sign of being hampered by Injuries. Mann said he was very leased with his knee.

He sulked, twisted and kicked the heavy ball Just as well as other players. The only time he felt the slightest twinge was when fee stretched right out, but it caused no serious worry. Mick Twomey moved with complete freedom and took off In his usual easy fashion for hit outs and marks. He was never troubled by a thigh muscle that was torn against Geelong. Rib Mended Bill Serong proved that a cracked rib had mended, by the vigorous way he went into the packs.

Another to prove his fitness was follower Laurie Rymer, forced to withdraw Star N.Z. Stayer Due Here Tonight By Ensign New Zealand galloper Ray Ribbon ii due in Melbourne tonight to complete his preparation for the Caulfield Cup, for which he is now equal fourth favorite with Ark Royal. Saturday. The colt's trainer Jack McCarthy said this last night. Purtell.

who had the choice of several mounts' in the Memsie. will nae tne colt, but he will have to de- Gentle Lu T6p Epsom Fancy SYDNEY, Tuesday. Withdrawal of El Khobar from the Epsom Handicap today still leaves New Zealand-bred gallopers dominating the market. Gentle Lu is outright favorite, with Fair Chance and Knave, both bred in the Dominion, on the second line. French Charm shares tne third line in most lists with Empire Link and Teranyan.

For some days before El Khobar's 'withdrawal, pre-post doubles operators anticipated the move, and the of favoritism has been ramed accordingly. Neville Sellwood, who will ride El Khobar in the match race with Syntax on Saturday at Canterbury, seems to think Syntax has an' advantage. "With a full field, a front runner like El Khobar is favored," Sellwood said tonight. "A staver has to get through or around the other runners, and it makes a Dig difference. "On Saturday, however.

Syntax, with only two horses in the race, will get a clear run an tne way. "And over eight furlongs and a half he should be bet ter suited than over the seven furlongs at Warwick farm last Saturday." Cup Favorite Rumor Denied New Zealand trainer Ashley Powell denied rumors last night that all was not well with the Melbourne. Cup favorite. Ark Royal. Powell said that Ark Royal had pleased him in his trial at Caulfield yesterday, and was doing well.

Ark Royal will not appear until the Craiglee Stake i at Flemington on September 15. Rumors that the favorite was amiss, or hard to train, arose from the act that he was heavily bandaged on his forelegs in an exhibition gallop at Wer-ribee last week. Then, at Caulfield yesterday, it was noticed that the horse was wearing boots in front. Powell said the bandages were only a precautionary measure, while he forgot to remove the boots before the Caulfield gallop. ensiun.

well in the Memsie, the colt was certain to contest the AJ.O. Derby, McCarthy KAlrl. This would be the colt's only run at the A J.O. carni val. Summalu Plans Before visiting Sydaey, the colt probaoiy wui run in either the Burleigh Handicap (10 furlongs) or Craiglee Stakes (10 furlongs) at Flemington on September 15.

The colt has been entered for the John' F. Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday wees. mil. accord ing to McCarthy he will not run. Trainer Basil Conaghan will study the acceptors on Thursday before deciding whether Summalu will contest the Warriston Handicap or the Memsie Stakes Following his Caulfield start, Summalu will run in the John F.

Feehan Stakes on Saturday week, and then go to Sydney for the Rose-hlll Guineas on September 15. races apart from the cups, "Barr asked me to nominate the horse for several races, but later countermanded the order until he arrived in Melbourne." McRae said. "Barr told me that, despite the fact the horse had had a rough trip over the Tasman, Ray Ribbon was in particularly fine form." N.Z. Form If this is the case, it Is should not be long before the horse races nere. Ray Ribbon has not raced since Anril.

when he finished four lengths behind Syntax in the 11 furlongs Awapunl uoia uup iw.i.a.) at rainier-ston North. Redcraze was a moderate third in this event. At his previous start Ray Ribbon gave Ark Royal 20 lb. and ran the Melbourne Cup favorite to half a length In the Great Autumn Handicap mile) at Riccarton. Rav Ribbon has not raced In -Victoria since he won the Williamstown Cup last spring.

Title Fight Win CARDIFF, Aug. 28 (A.A.P.). Joe Erskine, of Cardiff, won the vacant British heavyweight boxing title last night when he out pointed Johnny wuuams, a former titleholder from Rugby. MURRAY WEIDEMAN, Collingwood forward, receiving treatment last night from head trainer Ern Ray. Weideman had to leave the training track after a few minutes because of an ankle injury.

Test Resumes KEN TURNER, Collingwood half-forward taking the ball at practice for the semi-final next Saturday against Melbourne. Five Cyclists on Scratch Peter Anthony and Jim Taylor have been returned to scratch, making a five-man bunch for the KU-more-Wangaratta professional road cycling race on Sunday. The other scratchmen are Eddie Smith, Alan Geddes and Hec Sutherland. Geddes and Smith dropped out of the Midlands Tour last week after a dispute with fellow scratchman Russell Mock-, ridge, who has not entered for Sunday's race. Sid Patterson returns to the Victorian roads, and will start in the second bunch off four minutes.

Patterson recently won the South Australian 100 mile title at Mt. Gambler. Murray French, Harold Reeves. John McDonough, John Beasley and Angelo Catalano form a strong third group off nine minutes. The two limit men.

Joe Oashen and Walter HInes, will start off 70 minutes. The race will begin at Kilmore at 8 a.m. and go via Seymour, Nagambie, Shepparton and Benalla. Dyer, Richmond Vice-President Jack Dyer, former Rich mond captain and coach, has been appointed a permanent vice-president of Richmond football club. He replaces Senator Pst Kennelly, a life member and vice-president, who has resigned.

Mr. Bill Tymms nas oeen re-appoiniea secretary for the next two years, Another Rain Delay THE OVAL, August 28 (A.A.P.) Rain again held up play on the final day of the fifth Test toddy and the game' did not resume until after lunch. Demons May Have Unchanged Team If full-back Peter Marquis can prove tomorrow that he if over a thigh injury, Melbourne is likely to rely on the side that won at Collingwood for the second semi-final against the Magpies at the M.C.G. on Saturday. Ray Ribbon has 9.5 In the Caulfield Cup and 1 lb.

more In the Melbourne Cup. It Is understood the Caulfield Cup will be his main mission. Ray Ribbon, who is trained by Gordon Barr, will go into Caulfield trainer M. R. McRae's stables.

McRae said last night that Barr had not nominated Ray Ribbon for any Melb. High Wins Tennis Melbourne High School tennis squad defeated Adelaide High School, eight rubbers to one, on the first day of the annual inter-school sports In Melbourne yesterday. The two schools drew In hockey, but Adelaide won the rifle shooting at Wil-liamstown range. TENNIS. Slnales: J.

Sharp (M.H.S.J d. R. Mortimer (A.H.S.). 6-1. 63: J.

Johtuon (M.H.S.) d. B. MacMIUan (A.H.S.). 3-6. 6-3.

5- 6: G. Kruit IM.H.S.) d. G. Arnold (A.H.S.). 6-3 6-3: G.

SlubbI IM.H.S.) d. P. Dell (A.H.S.). 6-3. 6- 5: A.

Tobias (M. H.S.I lost to G. Walsh (A.H S.I. 6-5. 5-6.

4-6: A. -Davldaon (M.H.S.) d. I. Gould (A.H.S.). 6-2.

6-3. Sharp-Krust (M.H.S.) d. Arnold-MacMII-lan (A.H.S.) 6-2, 6-2: Jontton-Stubbs (M.H.S.) d. Mortimer-Dell (A.H.S.t. 6-1, 6-2: Toblaa-Davldson (M.H.S.) d.

Walsh-Gould (A.U.S.). 6-4. 6-4. SHOOTING. Adelaide, 876 d.

Melbourne. 594. HOCKEY. Adelaide drew with Melbourne. 2 soals each.

After arid after a lengthy conversation in the centre -of the oval returned to the pavilion an dannounced they would Inspect again in a nhour. with a view to starting sometime after lunch." i The weather continued cloudy but fine, the drying conditions were good. However olouds continued banking up. The big crowd in the streets The- Oval cheered lustily -when the gates were opened at 12.30, and they were admitted at their own risk as far as the weather and play was con cerned. conditions are necessary during the next three days to bring the ground back to a reasonable condition.

With Norm Smith down with influenza, captain Noel McMahen supervised more successful selection. in at the last minute from the Melbourne game with a jarred heel. Finding a suitable second rover may cause the longest hold-up in the selection tomorrow night. If the ground is heavy, possibly Ron Richards, because of previous form In finals, may win preference. Others under consideration will be Lerrel Sharp, Max Davidson and Ron Kupsch.

Thorold Merrett and Ken Hedt possibly will be retained on the wings, and the two half-forward flankers may be Bill Serong and Ken Turner. Ted Whitten in the Clear Foolscray centre halfback Ted Whltten's hand Injury is nothing more serious than a jarred linger. The secretary of the Pootscray club (Mr. O. Grobbecker) reported this yesterday after Whitten's finger had been X-rayed.

It had been feared that the tap Joint of Whitten's third finger of the right hand might have been fractured two weeks back. Except for players receiving minor treatment, tt was a holiday for all players last night at Pootscray Half-back flanker Jim Gallagher turned up for attention to a slightly pulled thigh muscle not the one that troubled him prior to the Carlton game. With treatment, the sore, ness is expected to clear up before next week. There is no hope of half-forward and follower Noel Dickson becoming available if wanted for the preliminary or grand final. When the plaster was removed from his wrist last Thursday an X-ray revealed that the bones had not completely knitted.

Half-back flanker Ron Henrlksen (thumb) and half-forward flanker Alex Gardiner (foot) will have the plaster removed from their injuries this week, and both hope to get permission to resume full-scale training. PERCY BEAMS. Dwyer. ESSENDON: Wllley 3. Booth iiuiciiison, Dononue.

Bt NORTH MELBOURNE: At- Wt. O'HtUoran, Dwyor, Martyn. Templar, Spencer. ESSKNDON: Clarke, Booth. Sewcll, Gill.

Pacot, Hecnan. Renin demerit Hrariv m-irl vnv- llnh IN. unavailable In selected tide br Crampton and Ford; Denn N. Mclh.l. hrutjinf! hlD bone, by Doml; Templar fN.

oruincq xnouiacr, ay wiucn; unno-hue teeth, by Caritalri: CUrtuon exhaustion, by Dench. Renorted. P. OOlntrhfr tTM boundary umpire Sutton for itriklni A. Msntello in.

A. M-in-trllo fN. by boundary umpire Sutton for jtrtkln i Clarice in the necond and Tourth quarters; J. Spencer (N. by boundary umpire Sutton and lOnderson.

for MrHdni J. Heennn N. Twiddle (N. by field umpire Barbour for deliberately itrlklne Umpire: Bwrbour. Attendance: 13,500.

Gate: 1313. TwoV.F.A. Players Out Association players K. Chard (I'reston) and B. Coleman (Camberwell) were suspended for three and two weeks respectively last night when the V.F.A.

honorary rom-miitioners found them entity nf striking each other during last flatur-nav's match. Field umpire De. Roach give evidence of a scrimmage In Camberwell terri tory during the match. He said Chard struck Coleman with his clenched list, and Coleman retail aled wAh a blow to the chest. Both players denied that Diovs nad been struck.

They claimed they had merely been involved in a tussle for the ball. Morgan Soiill. Best at Melb. South Melbourne's back pocket defender, Jim Dor gan, who was third in the 1858 Brownlow Medal vok Ing, has won his club's best and falrost award for the season. Ruckman Jim Taylor, who rejoined South from on Adelaide team at the start of the year, was second.

North in Narrow Win Over Dons North Melbourne's small brigade, brilliantly led by rover Alan Aylett, and a well-nigh impregnable defence, gave the side a surprise two-point victory over Essendon in a torrid night football match at South Melbourne last night. ENGLAND. First Innings 247. Second Innings. COWDRET, Benaud, Davidson 8 Richardson, Langlcy, Lindwall 34 Sheppard, n.o 68 May, n.o.

0 Sundries 4 Total, for 2 wickets 104 FALL: 17, 100. BOWLING (at resumption). O. M. R.

W. 4 0 8 5 1-11 0 5 0 18 1 4 2 9 0 4 17 0 4 2 14 0 0.5 0 9 0 LINDWALL MILLER DAVIDSON ARCHER JOHNSON BURKE BENAUD clouds built up over the Lon. aon horizon ana tne weatner men still maintained their "scattered showers" lore-cast. The gates yesterday admitted 6000 cricket follow ers only for them to leave disappointed, remained closed this morning pending a firmer indication of a starting time. Tne groundsmen meanwhile worked on the damper patches of The Oval with sawdust.

Disagreed The captains inspected at mid-day, but disagreed on a starting time and this was left to umpires Davies and Bartley. Tney inspected ine.wicjcet Pitcher Named Best Player Carlton nl pitcher Bert Numa has awarded the Georee Heron trophy as the best player in Major A baseoau tor iaao. Numa. who nolled 22 votes. beat another pitcher in Ernie Bolton, of North Mcl bourne.

Cobure short-ston Ray Harvey, and Fltzroy pitcher uien Tippet nea ior tnira. Awards In the three divi sions were: MAJOR A. Heron H. Numa fCarltonl. 22 Bonon iflnnn AiciDournei, ii; K.

iiarvey ii-oourgj ana u. Tippet (FlUroyl. 14. MAJOR n. (R, Illndaon Trophy): I.

Whykcs (University). 21: R. Ralph (Richmond) J. Wfldaworth (Maivemi nna j. caaaaye (Brim MO IS.

MINOR A. (Keith Tucker Trophy): L. Lethloan (Moorabbln), 17: M. Wrlyht (Hawthorn-East Melbourne), lb: n. uwen trrana-aton), 15.

i a it: With a maximum of four hours' play remaining, a decision looked near Impossible. The wicket was too wet from almost continuous heavy rain in the past four days to allow a start on time although the sun was shining. Johnson ana may wrai to the centre with the umpires 20 minutes before the scheduled start, Thev made a detailed in spection of the wicket and surrounds and finally returned to the pavilion where the captains announced they would inspect again at midday. Saturday Score Before play began, the Oval scorel ara today again showed the score of 17 min utes past two on Saturday afternoon England- 176 in its second innings, with Richardson 28 and Sheppard 40 the not out batsmen. England lead in the Test by 121 runs and have nine wickets in hand.

The Test is scheduled to end today at 6.30 provided there is no rain. Though the sunshine con tinued over tne ground, Laker Still Undecided LONDON, Aug. 29 (A.A.P.) Jim Laker said today he had not finally made up his mind about the 3000 a year Job he had been offered in Australia as a public relations officer with a cigarette firm. Tlie 34-vear-oId Surrev and England off-spin bowler, when told the firm was willing to wait 12 months for him, said: "There arc still many aspects to be con sidcred. and I'll be having further discussions tills week." He added that so far he had not made any approach to Surrey for release from his five-year contract.

In his cabled reolv to the offer. Laker said for vour excellent offer, Rather heavily engaged with Australians at present, and must deal with South 'Afri cans. Hono Join you later." The offer. Laker said to day Included a three-year contract totretner with a house In Svdnev and a car. tln flrt-eViss faes to Aus tralia for himself, his wife nd their family.

Not for Tests Laker said he had "pro vlslonally accepted" the Australian oner. However, he had made It quite clear that he hd made it quite clear that he hod never contemplated trnnsfcrrlni his cricket, nl- letilnnce to Australia, as iar as ii matches were con' ce-ned. The "Evenlnir News" orlc ket writer tonieht, in an article headed "Think again urn is It worth said As a ton-ranking cricketer with the fame of this year's wooisos niralnst tve Aus- Trnnnna. Laker culd earn more here than the 3000 a year he is to receive in AUSTRALIA. First Innings 202, Jack McLoughlin, head trainer and club masseur, is definite that Marquis's torn thigh muscle trouble has cleared up and he will be fit to take his place in the side.

If Marquis cannot play, Keith Carroll will probably be switched to fullback and Jim Sandral brought in, or Noel Mc-Maben moved from the centre to a half back flank. But the feeling is that it would be wise to retain Mc-Mahen in the centre against Bill Twomey. Although Twomey won well against McMahen at Collingwood, McMahen is still regarded as the player likely to give the most value in the position. Ken Melville, working back to better form, and "Bluey" Adams are expected to 1111 the two wings. Cook's Chance If there is a forward move.

It could be the return of Peter Cook to centre half-forward and the use of Clyde Laldlaw on a halt-forward flank. But. at the moment, the feeling Is that skilful Laurie Mithen should be given another chance. Training conditions were bad last night, as the ground has reached its Worst state for the year. Exceptionally good drying C0R0WA RACE CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING, SATURDAY, SEPT.

1. 1956. EXCELLENT NOMINATrONS. A GOOD DAY'S RACING ASSURED. Draw for bookmaKers' ttandl on Metropolitan Rir 101 ml: lie held at the Secre-tary'i office, it 3 p.m..

on Thursday AutuM 30 10 10. Draw for RwV makers' standi on local Rare at tne Coursr. 12 30 p.m. Fee 6 6. FIRST RACE 2 P.M.

E. KELLY. Secretary. Phone 113 or 221. YOU'LL FEEL TIP TOP ON TOLLEY'S TOLLEY'S North players were faster throughout, developed smooth teamwork with excellent handball in the greasy conditions, and held their own in the rucks where Martyn, Mantello and Teasdale were tireless.

Essendon relied heavily on Jack Clarke, in grand form at the pivot, for much of its drive. The Dons fell down across the half-forward line, where the! ronly winner was centre half-forward Geoff Gamble. In front of goal, Kllley was a constant danger to North, but was starved of opportunities. With torrid physical clashes In each quarter, both teams suffered lapses in concentration, but it was North's ability to gather balance again quickly that had a decided Influence on the result. Across the half-forward line Dean and Eastmulr won well and brought Jock Spencer into the game at everv opportunity.

Spencer led and marked well to kick four goals N. Mtl.lt. S.I 1.1 7. II K-13 Ifll) I.I I.S 1. H.ll t.vn NORTH MF.Lnnt'RNF.! Spencer 4 Aylett 2.

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no. -V mm. I SS ELIZABETH St, MELBOURNE'''' rr AT PRACTICE at Melbourne last night for Saturday's semi-final against Collingwood. John Beekwith trying to stop Don Williami marking. Austraua.".