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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1952
Page
4
South Africa, needing 187 for an outright victory, reached two for 150 at the Cricket Ground. McGlew and Fynston starred in a masterful South African second innings display as Africa advanced toward the target. Language in the report is garbled but confirms Africa’s position and the key performers.
An ex convict testified amid a New York crime commotion as dock workers faced exclusion of ex convicts. The report recalls a shipping payroll tie and a proposal to reform draws. A Perth report notes a Shield match where Western Australia beat New South Wales with a high scoring innings, marking notable records.
Sydney court fines total £29 for two breaches of the Gaming and Betting Act involving bookmaker Thomas Powell of Pitt Street. Distorted OCR names and phrases are present but the core fact is Powell was penalized for betting related conduct.
The report notes a Victorian doubles final where the younger pair struggled against Gedgman and Sedgman, with Sedgman and McGregor breaking service early in the first set. Despite a late surge by the younger team, the elder pair defended to claim the title. separate lines mention an American duo Connally and Maree defeating Mrs. Hutton and Alan Punoee in the women's doubles final.
AUCKLAND Tuesday. AAP Reuters reports a hint that Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor will turn pro after the challenges round. P Brooks of Blekgers says his firm employs McGregor and they will rely on Ken Rodewald after Lew Hoad, aiming to keep the Cup next year. Reporters note interest in the future of Bedeman and McGregor.
Canberra anglers report no urge for improving fishing in the A.C. region this season. October brought few catches as popular areas near Teams Bridge 14 miles from Yass yielded little, with a party of Cane anglers driving to Fubigo Tusut without success.
In New York on Friday Schweppes Limited and the Pepsi Cola Company agreed to bottle and distribute each other’s products under their names. W B Foraythe of Pepsi Cola announced Schweppes had contracted to buy the Pepsi Cola bottling works in Park Royal London for about 1 400 900 sterling. The money would flow to the London concentrates producer and the arrangement was approved by Britain's Treasury.
In Seattle on Tuesday the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis outlined plans to administer a new polio serum, Gemma Globulin derivative, to 1.5 million children next year. President Basil O'Connor said serum is extremely scarce, limited to ages 1 to 12, amid a rising threat of a severe epidemic.
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