General Command Set as Sydney Cup Favourite at Randwick
Before racing at Randwick, bookmakers had General Command at 10 to 4 to win the Sydney Cup two mile race. It was expected he would move further into the red after his decisive support as favourite.
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Prince Mar Atones in Improvers Cup at Canberra
Prince Mar seeks atonement by winning the Improvers Handicap over seven furlongs at Canberra this afternoon after a close defeat in his last start. Dark Rod and a host of rivals including Handout Madam Karendi Dulgo Grand and Spiflicate are in the strong field with Prince Radiant and Plain Ale among notable contenders.
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Burruni Relapse Delays World Bantamweight Bout With Rose
European bantamweight champion Salvatore Burruni of Italy is ill with flu and will not travel to Melbourne for the April 26 bout with world bantamweight champion Lionel Rose. Burruni’s manager said he resumed training for the non title bout but relapsed, potentially being replaced by Tommaso Galli of Italy for the Rose fight.
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Monaro edge Riverina 17 16 in Country match
Monaro snatched a 17 16 victory over Riverina Division in a thriller at Queanbeyan Leagues ground. Paul Byrne kicked a late field goal as Monaro trailed 15 16, with Glover scoring and navigating a tense finish amid stifling conditions and scrappy forward play.
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Devlin the danger in Masters tourney
Australian Bruce Devlin battles in the final round of the 32nd US Masters in Augusta as a prime contender after a 69 in the third round. He sits one stroke behind leader Gary Player with 211 after rounds of 69 73 69, facing strong challengers including Player and Beard as others stay close. The Masters field also includes Kenji Hoshoishi and Tom Watson amid a hot, demanding course and rising tension over the outcome.
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Emerson Wins in Pro Debut Upsets Rod Laver in Semi
Australian Roy Emerson won his professional debut by defeating world No. 1 Rod Laver 6 4 6 1 in the semifinals of the Tennis Challenge Cup in Hollywood California. Ken Rosewall beat Pancho Gonzales 4 6 6 3 6 3 in the other semi. Emerson signed with the National Tennis League two weeks earlier.
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