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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1962

Page

8

Australia wins all matches at White City

Australia swept all results at White City with Miss Smith Lesley Turner and Ian Lehane defeating England's Trueman Starkie and Beriley. Smith beat Trueman 6 2 in the first set before a lapse, Turner won 6 4 6 4 over Starkie, Lehane defeated Arkie 6 2 6 3, and a final doubles loss left England with one set from the scheduled three-set match.

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Cup A Match Race Escapes in Villiers Trial Upset Anticipated

Amboss favored to win after a strong Villiers showing, ridden by Mulley, with General Delivery chasing after winning four straight races and facing a likely ride by Waterhouse. Raaspool’s prior engagement may stop Hot Moore from switching to Araller Mae as a Summer Cup trial looms.

Stulley General Delvery Malloy

NSW Batsmen Fail as Victoria Pursues Big Target at Melbourne

New South Wales were bowled out for 132 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Victoria chased the 425 to win. Meckiff and Guest led a potent attack with early wickets, while Lawry anchored Victoria’s reply with confident strokes and a string of boundaries.

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Teenager Chosen For Shield Team

Walters aged 17 last Friday is not the youngest yet as he misses by a week. The squad lists Saunders Flockton Ford Goongsens Kelly Lee Martin Missen Rorke Thoms Walters Griffith and others with Sides for Shield duty while Benaud Harvey and Bouith prepare for the Second Test in Melbourne. Walters previously starred in a bronze Colts win over Queensland and scored 140 not out in Sydney before adding 41 in Melbourne. The selection also omits veteran Jim Burke despite strong form and includes Gordon Burke set for his first Shield appearance since 1960.

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South Australia face near-impossible task at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Sunday report says South Australia trails MCC by 4 74 with no declaration in sight as Cowdrey Graveney and Sobers excel for MCC. MCC innings featured Cowdrey 306 minutes 25 fours four sixes and a 232 run stand with Graveney while South Australia bowlers struggled amid early Sobers and Brooks breakthroughs.

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Three Year Challenges Stipulated for America's Cup

The New York Yacht Club, holder of the America's Cup, indicated matches should be held every three years with two years notice for class changes. It plans to defend the Cup in the International 12 metre class against Royal Thames Yacht Club in 1984, after Weatherly defeated Gretel 421 to 39 in last year’s defense.

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Leis Sets Track Mile Record at Canberra Racecourse

Knave of Trumps ridden by George Davidson won the Mile Handicap at Canberra Racecourse in a photo finish, breaking the former mile mark by a second. Milayre finished second a neck behind with Irish Flag third, as Regins upset in the Fly Exeiting with Eddie Doon aboard to take victory by a neck over Regency Rake. Attendance reached 1,200 with £3,000 prize money to be distributed across upcoming meetings.

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