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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1956

Page

8

Coral Sea Handicap Sparks Belmont Style In Gallop

The field features Royal Stream, Royal Skream, and Geld Sill Us among top contenders with trainer H Plant relying on Royal Stream. Key rivals include Count Houssar and Laurooe. Ace Pilot and Mulley mark main jockeys as Brive Sent and many others compete in the Welter and Novice divisions at Rasahiit and Brisbane events.

H. Plant Royal Stream Royal Skream Willy N. Soil Wood Tevanyan Ik Coral Sea Hamlesp Count Houssar Laueroe Ronilicap Devt Dayna Merlen MC Wird Thompson Uomoryan Rushlelah Zomma Tayil Wympl Brive Senthwouraga WiNy Weil Nalrya My Brother Welter Damsn Silenlace W. Bellyyer Om Tawo Fisther Fatyal Society Stirling Royal Stream Cweltay Ronfissan Yar Wwietilen A. Agulley Ace Pio Mulley

Veteran jockey Ina Brace to retire after Vigo stumbles

In a tense meeting at Vigo, the Caxton Hendin club judge ruled that Ina Brace did not ride with sufficient vigor. Brace, brother to a world champion, faced stewards over a late ride at Vigo, and officials deemed it not up to standard.

London Mowitiakel Plewards Vigo Byars Brace Femorts Walter Linsrun Ginner Impland

Nations Enter for Equestrian Olympic Events

Report notes at least 34 nations expected to compete in the 1964 equestrian events with Australia among those entering. Details cite final horse selections and potential Olympic entries from Aldershot, with official statements on team readiness and participation plans.

Stockholm Raesiiy Jeast Australia Fenem Trsme Notifle Ted Pegaable Entztes Aldershot Sngiantt Eates Unita Ety Aig DB Tod Iitje

Motor racing suggested as Olympic event

Los Angeles reports from the U S Automotive Testing firm advocate including motor racing in future Olympic programs. Istmit Potine, president, argues the sport fits Olympic tradition. He notes motor racing already lacks universal international status but expects growth and that judging and safety factors influence inclusion discussions.

Los Angeles Istmit Potine U.S Poligek Park of Tin

Opponent Joins Crowd to Salute Hoad in Round One Match

A recent opponent joined the crowd in applauding Lew Mead’s masterful play in the first round at the British hard court championships in London. Hoad, top seed, struggled yet prevailed 1 3, 0 1 after injections for tennis elbow while his rival showed signs of redixens as the match concluded.

Venee Jon Tuday Lewis Mead Harden Bens Hovrnemaytt Hoad Tre Hempstire Bernas’ Stokes Geoony Tathy Worsten Reecomiba Vaiss Hoummey Whedon Charplon Houd Paris London Bournemouth Mike Smiatyi

Former Model Sets New Tennis Fashion in London

Former model Lorna Cawthorne, wife of Australian pro Peter Cawthorny, stood out at the Bolynemouth championships in a one-shoulder Lannis dress described as the "cold shoulder look" by British papers. British Junior champion Mira Catherine​ne won her match, marking a notable fashion moment in the event.

London Thusday Tingilsly Lorna Cawthorne Tain Peter Cawthorny Yeaterday Bolynemouth Vara Peur Haave Mira Catiihineme Formar

State Lottery fragment reveals scattered place names and numbers

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and addresses such as Cleveland street, Post Office, Box numbers, ZIP codes 3863 73870 50087 and 38178 with mentions of individuals like Vac Tucker and MO Harper. The fragment lacks coherent event details or outcomes.

Ligtlety Tas Ees Elas Bleveland Resfeen Wea Keer Ava Vac Tucker Post Office Cooteard Ae Blei Ayy Bassman Peat Osea Peat Tom. Synd Bsacl Satie Btveal Chkembnoth Berdaynds MO Harper Kiniim Bona Ann

Order of Fancy Somee and Desert Races Summary

The text lists horse names and handlers for several sprints and handicap races at Western Desert and Malaya events. Notable entries include Ramberg, Scarlett Cape, Merry Emperor, Lord Cynara, CORAL SEA HANDICAP participants, and Devil Danicor Catone. Multiple horse names appear with no clear outcomes or dates.

Order OF Fancy Sommee Ramberg Scarlett Cape Royat Society Merry Emperor Uypso Bonga Royal Trea Forest Link Pavalla Lord Cynara Coral Sea Handicap Treranyan Devil Danicor Catone Aunoy Prince Ante Gallipoli Welter Royal Strong Reider Rooke Sy ‘Thar Mathey’eDondte

U S Boxing Club Charged With Monopolistic Ties

A New York trial details alleged collusion by the U S Boxing Club to monopolize heavyweight bouts involving Joe Louis. Prosecutors claim Louis signed exclusive contracts in 1940 and 1941, tied to payments around 150 000 dollars, while witnesses note ongoing arrangements with rival champions and promoters.

New York Twsuay Ups Joe Louis Feivens Whittam Elkin Dave Bing Louis

Two Rivals For Landy In U S Track Mile Debut

Landy faces two rivals in the U S five thousand meter mile debut in Los Angeles on August 5. Oregon State and California runners are named, with references to pacing and prior records. The field includes Bill Delton and others as potential challengers.

Ened Job Landy Los Angeles U.S California Thoreau Anngtscci Smatrattan Jin Bales Oregon State University Bill Deltinger Bendy Landy

England Faces Opening Pair Dilemma in Australia Test

Veteran analysts weigh England selectors choice as Australia arrives for a two match series. Rumors fly over England's opening batsmen while Australia’s squad shows depth. Commentary notes on batting balance, bowling pace, and the impact of injuries amid radio and TV coverage.

Farner England Eam Fey Esty Ngland Australia Evia Annis Pry Jespe Hoek Addie Drager Iry Fry Miller Farvey Shatwall Cyaig Lir Tach Noble Saids Lang Fone Lindwall Corse Tess Anied Veteren Sir Pelhim Pinay Warner Pistrall Etwas Vieketer Ritkel Eominton Teavision Air” Controversien Austalia Whyland Utton G. C. Allen Mngland

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