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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 25, 1956

Page

4

Australian Cup Triumph Likely

Australia regains the Davis Cup at Forest Hills with Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall leading. The American lineup under Bud Talbert faces strategic choices as Rosewall and Hoad appear dominant, while young talents like Fraser and Cooper may gain a chance if Australia wins early singles.

Australia United States Foret Hills Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Tony Trabert America East Vic Seixus Racewall Hoa Harry Hopman Australis Rosewall Head Neale Fraser Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Cooper Hoad Bud Talbert Banda U.S.A Seixas Flam Badtena Sant Et

State Lottery Names and City Entries Across Multiple Draws

A fragmented OCR style listing shows various lottery entries and participant names linked to addresses in NSW and nearby areas. The lines reference stakes, draw terms like AT £ 100 and AT £ 80, partial numbers, and place names such as Mt Pleasant Elmore Uralla Hornsby Glebe and Ran kin Park New Lambton.

Lottery Krat Xmas Synd J Swanson RMB Mt Pleasant Elmore Uralla Lucky Breakwynd E. Dutch Bruce Street Crows Neat Aynd B. Wells Mildred Avenue Hornsby Jack Jim Nynd John Lindsay Rankin Park New Lambton Banana J. Maher Gdebe Road Glebe

Newcastle junior cricket squad selected for tour at Manuka Oval

The Newcastle junior cricket squad has been chosen to tour, with matches scheduled at Manuka Oval on Thursday at 6 p.m. and again on Wednesday. The final team will be decided after training to attempt selection. The squad includes King, Mc Connell, Parkes, Tackwell, Ball, Keld, Rusberla, Hilyard, Herting, H, Cann Bale Curtin, Calin, Mi dourigan, Webb, Heame.

Sunior Lectin Newcastie Poe Manuka Oval Thuresey Care Boya Naure King McConnell Parkes Tackwell Ball Keld Rusberla Hilyard Herting Cann Bale Curtin Calin Midourigan Webb Heame

New Pool Boosts Canberra Swimming Club Membership

Since the new Olympic Pool opened last December the Canberra Swimming Club membership has doubled from about 150 to over 300, an official said yesterday. The learn-to-swim campaigns at Olympic and Manuka pools exceeded last year, with 102 members now training versus 73 previously, and Saturday morning races rising from 60 to 90 swimmers. The club cited free coaching for financial members, noted strong showings at district events, and outlined plans for upcoming national championships at the Olympic Pool with notable swimmers listed.

Olympic Canberra Leran Gary Widram Manuka al- Aidat Moe Cam Yass Cessnock Goulburn Olympic Pool

Criticism of Australian Tennis Fund Draws Uproar

New York columnist Arthur Daley blasted Australia’s players fund as a “thinly-teraised bribe” to keep amateurs. He questioned Ken Rosewall turning pro after the Davis Cup, calling the fund an attempt to sway amateur status and noting past gifts to Frank Sedgman’s wife while he stayed amateur. He warned American colleges would condemn a similar slush fund.

New York Arthur Daley New York Timess Ken Rosewall Daly Rosewall Australia New Thia National Collegiate Athletic Association Frank Sedgman

Young Batsman Stars In Sheffield Game

Melbourne report: 19 year old Norm O Neill scores 68 for New South Wales in a Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at St Kilda. Jim Rourke scores 132 not out in 312 minutes as NSW lead 281 first innings while Victoria trails 244 in their first innings and 2/23 at stumps. Police guarded the pitch after intruders disrupted play on Saturday.

Melbourne Norm O'Neill St. Kilda N.S.W Victoria Jim Rourke S.W

Rival Trio In Sumnee Cup At Randwick

Randwick race card shows Rival Trio in Sumnee Cup with Cambeidge set to run after Warwick Farm trial. Jockey O Sullivan to ride fourth favourite. Builder notes Thompson rider change, Hingen to Arthur Ward in A J C Haa. Royal vest considered in Handicap. Folstorm possible in Mersey Handicap. Silver Phantom back with N Bellwood in AJ7. Race forecast mentions Last Beterrtoy and Welter.

Sydney Mon Beaupsle Beau Brance Gouble Ggures O'Sullivan Cambeidge Warwick Farm Thompson Arthur Ward Hingen A.J.C N. Bellwood Silver Phantom Bilver Phantom

Sydney Harbour set for 680 mile yacht race start

In Sydney the new rating system delays handicaps for the 28 competitors in the New Year yacht race. Over 100000 people are expected along the foreshores for the start as Boxing Day favourites Halvorsen’s 38 ft cutter Anitra, launched four weeks ago, features among the sleek entrants.

Bhoobara Jaquims Jalthus Miny Tippette Ayret Kocall Windflower Seabean Smokey Lad Sydney Pavia Blirunstone Sydney Harbour Halvorsen Anitra

Malveen Bandicad and Salient Races in Open Handicap Meet

The meeting lists Sir William Tavua Cambuse HOPETOUN HANDICAP results with Chioe Te Oxley Koscluxka involvement. Tooronga Handicap names Reinstate Comic Lad Unpaid Renounce Gunboat. Christmas Handicap features Fascinating The Orb Moogara Bir Pawn On Paride Gay Lungi Stormy Sky 4 Leave.

Malveen William ‘Tavua Hopetoun Te Oxley Koscluxka Tooronga

Uphoy Appeal Upheld In Indian Empire Jockey Club

The committee upheld appeals involving Jack Overien and bandished his press privileges after twelve months. It quoted O’Brien regarding past cautions about his voyages and actions. The ruling affects press access and adherence to club rules moving forward.

ALC Uphoy Indian Empire Lan Jockey Club Jack Overien Itsea O'Brien Ota Bome

Robinson in Good Form For Madison Square Garden Bout

Sigur Ray Robinson trains strongly as he prepares to defend his title against Gene Pole in Madison Square Garden. Weather and venue expectations are noted with optimistic candor from officials and doctors.

New York

Kangaroos Defeat France In Tight Rugby Test

Australia defeats France 30 11 to clinch the rubber as three tries were disallowed and key incidents saw Bull briefly suspended after a punch. O Shea suffered a shoulder injury and Provan and Orrock faced recurrences as France earned 21 penalties to four. Ken Kearney led the Kangaroos amid a rugged tour match with cautious defense and late pressure.

Paria Oshea Provan Orrock France Tralia Bill Waa Imiutes Bull Eee Ribas Ken Kearney Limoges O'Shea Nadamarad

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