Australia eliminated from World Cup race after 1 0 loss
In Sydney Australia failed to reach the final 16 of the World Cup, losing 1 0 to Israel in Sydney. Israel and Australia had met in Tel Aviv last week with Israel scoring the decisive goal. Attila Abonyi and Ray Baartz combined late to threaten but could not overturn the deficit. The 16 final teams for the World Cup in Mexico City next year include England, Mexico, Brazil and Israel among others, with the draw to be held in Mexico City in January.
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Springboks Favoured For Test After Cardiff Win
The Springboks beat Cardiff 17 3 in Cardiff as Dawie de Villiers and five forwards led a dominant pack and quick threequarters. Cardiff captain Gareth Edwards failed to spark a response amid heavy police precautions and an 2000 strong anti apartheid protest outside Arms Park.
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Molonglo Shield changes eyed for next season
Lower grade Molonglo Shield rugby league matches may move to Saturday afternoons with a plan for first second and third grade games on Sundays. A January meeting will decide after Group 4 may take over under-19s. New president Bill Beale noted Bungendore’s withdrawal. Clubs joining include Woden Valley North Canberra Banks API St Christophers ANU-Harman Belconnen East Canberra South Canberra Braidwood Captain's Flat Queanbeyan. Officers elected: Patron F Land president W Beale vice presidents L McIntyre J Roberts T Goynich secretary G Moffett treasurer P Brennan recorder K Dencia selection committee A McGuirr J Beasley T Vontanzio M Davis D Dade.
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Israelis Celebrate World Cup Qualified Team
Israelis shouted with joy as their national soccer team qualified for the World Cup. Premier Mrs Meir cabled congratulations calling it an impressive achievement. Crowds listened to the broadcast on transistor radios in streets cafes and cars.
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Olivares eyes featherweight bid after Rudkin knockout
Mexico's Ruben Olivares, unbeaten bantamweight champion known as Mr Knockout, stops Alan Rudkin in Los Angeles in two rounds and says he is ready to challenge Johnny Famechon for the featherweight crown. Promoter Parnassus eyes Olivares against Castillo in March or April.
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Victorian wins major ski race in Val dIsere
Australian skier Malcolm Milne aged 21 from Myrtleford Victoria won the Henri O Reiller Cup downhill in Val dIsere counting toward the world Alpine Cup. He beat Jean Daniel Daetwyler of Switzerland and Carl Schranz of Austria, with 123 competitors in the field. Milne trained with the French team since 1965 after being spotted by Jean-Claude Killy Leo Lacroix and Marielle Goitschell.
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YMCA Triumphs In Final To Claim A Grade Women’s Crown
Senay’s top ACT women’s team won 52 36 over YMCA I in the grand final at the YMCA last night. Key players included Silvia Shearer and Olivia Witkowski for the victors with Witkowski scoring 23 and Shearer 13 while Rebecca Brown led YMCA I with nine. YMCA II edged United Church 60 56 after five extra minutes.
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CANFL considers moves to balance league competition
Four propositions from the Canberra Australian National Football League clubs will be debated again on January 7. Proposals include a Belconnen club uniting Acton and Turner, forming a six or eight team competition, or keeping the current format with a bye. Officials favour a Belconnen linkage to strengthen the lower half of the ladder, while AMC and Royal Military College are mentioned as possible factors in shaping the final plan.
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Lucky Creed Aims For 21st Straight Win At Harold Park
Lucky Creed, listed 20/1 on, is the favourite to win a 21st straight trotting victory at Harold Park tomorrow night. He extended his winning streak to 20 by defeating Brave Rex and others over a mile at the same course on Friday, eyeing Aachen’s 20 straight wins record.
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Bedi spins India back into the fourth Test
India with Bedi taking seven for 98 as Australia lead 123 on first innings and reach 335. Chappell scores 99 with Walters in a 101-run stand as Eden Gardens workers bandage security after stones and packets fly into gallery.
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Victoria Leads in Sheffield Shield Title Race
Victoria dominates the Sheffield Shield at the MCG winning by an innings and 28 runs to surge to 14 points from two games. Blair Campbell starred with 5/53 and Alan Thomson added 4/47 as Queensland were bowled out for 163 in the second innings, the second sub-200 score against Vic this match. Queensland captain Sam Trimble survived injury earlier but was dismissed on his first ball of the day.
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Two Cricket Teams Set for Outright in Canberra
In Canberra grade cricket North and ANU pressed for outright wins while City chased Queanbeyan and West set East a 224 target. Langler anchored North’s 192 first innings before webster’s run. West’s Sid Smith starred in 224 with 83 plus a vital opening stand. Bob Morgan’s 7/91 anchored City’s fight against Queanbeyan as City trailed. The outright battle heads into next week.
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