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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1968

Page

4

Great Exploits tops Doncaster Handicap prospects

George Moore assesses Great Exploits and rivals for Doncaster Handicap days after trials at Randwick and Warwick Farm. He considers Tremendous Karachi and Great Exploits for Monday showdowns, noting Great Exploits’ improving form and the colt carrying weight in a tough 7 furlong feature, with Moore wary of pace and track conditions.

George Moore Doncaster Moore Karachi Athol Mulley Warwick Farm Anelryghey Randwick Diamond Liverpool Warwick Ain Furlangs Mutsmit Kevin Lagahy Weadlen

Maritana Victoria Handicap Favorite at Melbourne Race

Maritana Victoria is quoted as a 3/1 favourite for the Melbourne handicap meeting. The feature race at Warwick Farm last week is cited as a benchmark, with Great Exploits noted as a rival. Commentary hints at Caulfield and distance considerations, with Shane Coe listed among observers.

Melbourne Maritana Warwick Farm Caulfield Shane Coe Gyer

Top racing: drivers see Clark buried'

ACT rugby receipts show Lautoka matches grossing 1150 dollars with 470 dollars to visitors. ACTRU officials led by Pat Mills check cash. other match receipts listed as 385 for Narrabundah South 415 for Cooma 450 for Manuka Oval.

Clark Act Zone Lautoka ACTRU Pat Mills Natrabundah South Cooma Manuka Oval GaSe Fon Reeth Yarralumla Mantellian Oliver Georse Vincent Chasmien Nir Kevin Mil Tocallberin Ste Firmer Mins Stewar l B. Longmute Pate Ieee Teimesclark Jamesn Clark Way Op Allo Chapman Lyon Jahestiy Gach Armong Denis Sevenvacside Tushy Union Ituime New Zealand Carnival” Hegine HMEAS Clarh Harman Tomoreass Graham Hill England Het

Britain seeks open tournaments expansion in tennis talks

The British Lawn Tennis Association asked the International Lawn Tennis Federation to raise Britain's open tournaments from four to six this year. The move drew support from players and officials, amid discussions likely to affect amateur and professional divisions and involve major figures from Britain, Australia, and France.

London AAP British Lawn Tennis Association International Lawn Tennis Federation Britain Einoxc MacColl Melbourne Fred Sisie Taut Cary Ing Huta Ruler Committee Piy Jean King Resenuts Monte Carlo Lot Adelaide Casals United Suites Francoie Durr France Miller Merafly Pox Ann Jones Cham Picca Basil Reay

Australian owner leaves 121 000 after death in Sydney

In Sydney on May 25 a businessman named Robert Peter dela Sal left 121 000 to a widow while owning shipping and property interests and two Derby winners El Gordo and Summer Fiesta. He was linked to Rosehill racing events including the Lord Mayor's Cup.

Sydney Robert Peter Dela” Sal Sala Sd Rosehill Do la Sula

Monaro league team strong defender leads trial at Canberra

A chaotic OCR fragment notes Queanbeyan players in a Monaro league clash with Canberra, listing names like Joe War Rien BH and Paul Crowe, mentioning a possible semifinal, and referencing players from ACT high schools and rugby shifts. The piece hints at team form and upcoming matches with limited readable specifics.

Reianberra Cundy Woods al Er Fanaa Ein Brabant John Arm Uerencene Igihs Nate Wil Coutylincenpevay Angsic Hampionshins Sydney Iquy Glover Paul Crowe Mons Riverinal Ko East Grimmond Wilpliy Hlvwarra Iqui Ant Paul Berne Fenuass Boene Taf Galeur Analoy Momiro Newcastle Newcome Pament Wachtraft Ahl Capatte Trimmond Naps Union Ase Atralian Gneanheyan High School Sharpie Wafta Lake Feupue Burley Griffin

Weekend Sharpie regatta recap and team line hints

Fragmentary notes describe a Sharpie regatta weekend with mentions of cup teams Leeds and Australian links, a modern light two season setup, junior league references, and a three person centreboard crew with two spinnaker handling. Details are obscured by OCR errors and lack precise events or outcomes.

Sioneee Sharpie Hav Leeds At Agius Stone Astralian We Roche Stash Monais Tnd

Unclear table tennis event taints regional race results

Incoherent OCR fragment reports several lines about table tennis and boat races, mentioning Asia Pacific teams, women’s championships, Japan and Malaya, and upcoming semis and finals amid a weekend schedule. Names, places, and specifics are garbled, but the gist notes competitive activity and regional involvement.

Mssy Atstia Repstin Japan ACT Seafly Achelon Philippines Korea Thailand

Golf rule changes take effect May first worldwide

The new rules, effective May 1, tighten provisional ball use, allow penalties by stroke and distance, and modify ball lifting and cleaning procedures. Provisional play up for water hazards remains restricted. players may drop within two strokes or as far back as desired with a single stroke penalty.

Australia Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Fenal Clu Fast Inn

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