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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

17

Calapagonia Dominates Leger Field as Royal Rake Fades

Too Casual Silver Bore trailing Royal Rake by three quarters of a length. Calapagonia, on his fifth start, led most of the way and held a two length gap over Silver Bore with Royal Rake seven lengths back. Silver Bore faded late while Royal Rake finished strongly. Columbia King, backed to 10-1 then 50-1, won the Staff Novice Handicap at Randwick. owner Ian Caldwell bought him for 7000 guineas after Columbia Star’s death. Corn Vista, at 12-1, captured the Western Handicap over Top Brass and Toi Port. Viking Prince won the Accountants' Handicap in a photo finish with Loona Boy after a long trip to Sydney. the race had W A Smith aboard for trainer Cyril Kearns.

Silver Bore Royal Rake Calapagonia Ray Selking Selking Silver ASC Columbia King Randwick Barrier Rise Time Ian Caldwell Corn Vista Top Brass Toi Port A. Mulley W. A. Smith Sydney Viking Prince Cyril Kearns Smith

Surtees Wins German Prix in Record Time as Crashes, Injuries Reported

John Surtees in a Ferrari wins the German Grand Prix in 2 hours 13 minutes 4.8 seconds, beating Jim Clark and Richie Ginther. Bruce McLaren and Willy Mairesse crash and are hospitalized with mild shock and extensive injuries. Clark leads at start. Bandini third. Hill retires with engine trouble. Brabham and Burgess face cooling and pit issues. Surtees also sets a lap record of 8 minutes 47.0 seconds at 96.87 mph on lap nine.

Merburgrin Renter Britain Bruce McLaren Belgium Willy Mairesse McLaren Mairesse Surtees Jim Clark Richie Ginther United States Clark Innes Ireland Bandini Carousel Phil Hill

Tax blitz targets pro earnings in 1958 to present

Tax department begins scrutiny of earnings by rugby league first graders jockeys boxers betting agents and rugby players. Officials say discrepancies of up to £2500 have appeared and over 1000 players may be affected, risking impact on the Kangaroo tour with Johnny Raper among those served notices.

England St. George Johnny Raper Raper

Australians In London For Catamaran Title Bid

The Australian team arrives in London from New York on a London bid for the Little America’s Cup. Captain Donn Munns Graeme Anderson and reserves John Taylor Peter Scarfe travel with manager Max Press and observer Albert Smith. Two catamarans depart Melbourne July 7 bound for Yorkshire ahead of September 21 challenge in Southend Essex. Britain holds the trophy after defeating America in 1961 and again last year.

New York Southend Essex Britain Donn Munns Graeme Anderson John Taylor Peter Scarfe Max Press Australia Albert Smith

Gimeno Defeats Sedgman In Poertischach Final

Andres Gimeno of Spain defeated Frank Sedgman of Australia in the Poertischach final 3 6 4 4 6 1 6 1 securing the professional lawn tennis tournament title yesterday in Poertischach Austria.

Poertschach Austria A.A P.-Reuter Andres Gimeno Spain Anstalian Frank Sedgman Poertischach

Annual School Sports Results from North Side Carnival

Eight primary schools competed in the North Side Public School's Amateur Athletic Association winter carnival held during Education Week. Winners advance to the gene finals at North Ainslie against South Side Braidwood and Yass district schools. Results include football under nine to under 13 with Lyneham and Ainslie prevailing, Turner claiming several wins in softball, and Lyneham taking basketball grades A and B against Downer and Campbell.

District Public Schools Amateur Athletes Association North Ainslie Education Week Turner Yvonne Djokovic North Side Amateur Athletic Association Education South Side Braidwood Yass D. Lyneham Lyneham d. Campbell Turner d. Lyneham Ainslie Worth Ainslie Lyneham Lyneham d. Downer Carada D. Campebell

Benaud to Retire After Coming Cricket Season

Australian captain Richie Benaud plans to retire after the forthcoming season. In England he told the Daily Mail he would be tempting the gods too far to continue. He advised New South Wales and Australia he would be available for selection next season.

London Richie Benaud Daily Mail Benaud Engand New South Wales Australia

Open Australian rugby selection in Cape Town test

All 30 AU players are under consideration for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Wallaby manager Bill McLaughlin said the selection is unusually open and praised goalkickers Peter Ryan and Terry Casey, who have 100 points between them in 16 games. The squad aims for a 12th win as they face Northern Universities at Ellis Park.

Johannesburg A.a.p.reuter Australia South Africa Cape Town Wallaby Bill McLaughlin McLaughlin Parke Ryan Casey Ellis Park Northern Universitie

Ampol League Knockout Results From Sydney Round One

In Sydney today the first round of the Ampol 1000 pound knockout rugby league saw South Sydney defeat Eastern Suburbs 18 to 15, Manly beat North Sydney 26 to 12, and Canterbury beat Newtown 15 to 3.

Sydney South Sydney Eastern Suburbs Manly North Sydney Canterbury Newtown

Smith and Hardill Triumph in Eastern Grass Court Final

Margary Smith of Australia defeated Darlene Hard 6-1 6-2 in the women's final at Orange Lawn to defend her title. Hardill and Matt Bueno claimed the doubles crown 6-3 7-5 over Smith Ebbern. Gene Scott won the men’s singles title, beating Martin Riessen 6-4 6-4 6-4.

South OR New Jersey Monde A.A.P Pennsylvania Miss Smith Orange Lawn Tenni A.P Miss Hard Deuce Ou Miss Smithy Matt Bueno Brazil Margaret Smith Robyn Ebbern Gene Scott New York Martin Riessen Oflinois Unita Press International Scott Tut

Davis Cup Challenge Round Tickets Sell Fast in Adelaide

In Adelaide on Monday pre match bookings for the 1963 Davis Cup Challenge Round showed strong public interest with about half of the 7 000 seats sold. Memorial Drive Adelaide hosts the rounds on December 4 7 28 and all tickets moving quickly.

Adelaide Challens Lawn Tennis Association W. N. Macpherson Memorial Drit Adelaide

Canberra Soccer Squad Names 26 Man Team for Queensland Match

Canberra selects a 26 man squad from its 10 first division clubs for a two week training program ahead of the Manuka Oval clash with Queensland. Captain coach Mike Rezuk leads the squad as selection hinges on upcoming trials and form.

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Racing Review Mr. Caldwell Columbia Star Star Kingdom West Germany John Surtees Lotus Wag Surtees Italy Lorenzo Bandini Graham Hill Jack Brabham Brabham Tan Burgess B.R.M Burgess Pigbuent Taxation Department Melbourne Ballarat Full Yorkshire America Gimeno Sedgman P. Ryan K. Walsham P Jones B. Ellwood J. Williams P. Wawthorne K McMullen J. O. Gorman D.davis E. Heinrich P. Crittle J. Miller L. Austin P. Johnson J. Freedman Ampol League Migg Smith Riessen Duren J. Pethes J. ‘Thiea T. Bakargas M. Revtik D Anderson E. Camis Hogg J. Pomper J. Je " K. Kams T. Exathos Tian I. Smith B. Piggott Cavar J. Kisygorgy Hayes S. Millin A. Diebrosio Federal Capitol Pro of Australia Pty Udy Sir Canberra City A.ct Fred Charlie George Sam
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