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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1971
Page
2
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Reuters reports British challenger Jack Bodell defeated Spaniard Relais to claim the European heavyweight boxing title in Madrid. Bodell overcame a cautious stance with consistent punching in the second round, driving the pace and earning the decision as the crowd reacted.
Fragmented abstracts report Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and other top clubs all drew their matches. Leicester led early but Dundee United and Newcastle also figure in the round, with various late goals and penalties noted as teams chase table position in a congested round of results.
The report notes driver John McLeon watching from the grandstand at Melbourne Showgrounds as Cheeky Bravado wins the Reineer Handicap. It mentions attempts to qualify for 42 mummies by the Queensland Trotting Boat and other unsettled items with several garbled names and phrases.
Notting ham trainer Mellor achieved a historic milestone as the first national hunt jockey to ride 1000 winners. The event unfolded at a major meeting with Mellor guiding a winner after a long pursuit of success, marking a landmark in his storied career amid a season of ups and downs.
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