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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 26, 1966

Page

2

Australians Open Davis Cup With Kiwi Krishnan First

Emerson and Stolle to play singles for Australia in the opening Davis Cup tie at Kooyong. Ramanathan Krishnan and Roy Emerson clash. the doubles team to be named. India’s hopes seen as slim amid weather disruptions and uncertain center court conditions.

Melbourne Fred Stolle Wil Ramanathan Krishnan Roy Emerson J Mukerjea Kooyong Emerson Stolle Australia India Viena Rohan Delacombe Selemmiine Krishnan Hote Astin Kristina Fiera Ura Niersen Piersen Mukeriea Eastiala Uarry Ty Hopman Fotecast Ka Khanna Prinov Hearts Mr Khanna

South Africa Gains Test Edge With Keeper Denis Lindsay

South Africa leads Australia after a world record keeping feat by Denis Lindsay and fiery bowling from Eddie Barlow. Australia faltered in the first Test as the home side reached 325 and held a firm position at stumps with Godard and Warkow contributing.

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South Australia Takes Lead for Outright Win Over Queensland

South Australia started strong at the Adelaide Oval in the Sheffield Shield clash, securing a three run edge after the first innings and building a foundation for an outright victory against Queensland. The match featured notable performances and tense moments as SA pressed for a decisive result.

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Italian jockey aims for Caulfield wins in International Stakes

Italian rider Marcello Andrenucci, a 4ft 2in jockey, seeks to prove size not a handicap by winning the International Stakes and the Christmas Welter at Caulfield. The two races invite the visiting quartet to test against Melbourne’s top jockeys, with a crowded Sydney and Hobart context noted alongside sports and sailing items.

Marcello Andrencci Italy Caulfield Melbourne

Moore Accepts UK Offer With Alcatraz Guidance

George Moore agrees to ride in Britain next season with trainer Alcatraz aiding his campaign. He remains under contract with Australian plans but eyes a move abroad after recent form, with emphasis on maintaining peak condition for Flemington and Werribee meetings.

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Windy welcome for 505 skippers at Canberra regatta

Windy welcome for 505 skippers arrives in Canberra ahead of the Australian Chappiqeelips event on Lake Burley Griffin. Victor Pinind and South Austen Scramm brothers lead the visiting fleet amid a Canberra squall and tricky conditions as light winds and gusts forecast for a warm-up race. The Delmar Morgan perpetual trophy heats begin with heats set across Wednesday and Thursday, leading to a final on Saturday.

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Melbourne Victorians Trail by 18 Runs in Shield Match

Melbourne Victorians sit 18 runs behind after New South Wales posted 332 in the first innings. Australian players Pantahan and Swanson resume at the crease with Tamarins Sheahan and Sanson among the talismans. Wickets fell to Thomas and Jack Poster as the day ended with NSW 214 for 4.

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Fragmented sports brief with unclear names and actions

A damaged match summary notes a Zealander Barry Coll and Hipwell near half time, a leg injury, and later relief for Santi. It mentions Alice swimming and John Mrase, with rain affecting play. Scorers include Australia, Royce, Brass, and Golding with two goals for Golding.

Hipwell Santi Alice John Mrase Australia Royce Brass C. Thochura Golding

Meanie yams wang a me sant am and as rand

Meant to present a compact record from a noisy OCR fragment. The readable bits name no clear person, place, or event. The text appears garbled with fragments such as sant and and. No coherent news item emerges.

Wang A Me Sant Rand

Chance for Strauss in Cup at Randwick feature

Strauss aims to redeem recent second in the December Handicap as Lasting prepares to renew battle in the 12 furlongs Summer Cup at Randwick. Dee Like shifts to a steadier drive while Sinniss and Lake challenge from wing late runs, with Display, Conclave and Straits Royal among potential rivals in the field.

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Simpson faces writ over Meckiff dam claim

In Johannesburg Sun Reuters report Bobby Simpson captain of the Australian cricket team faced a writ from fan Jane Avetralten alleging unspecified damages from a passage in Simpson's book A Captain's Cry regarding Ian Meckiff. The court action centers on statements in the book and the resulting claim.

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Moore rides in England and royal stakes in London contract

Morless pressed for a London drawn contract to Australia for Moore to sign. Rumors swirled that Rochfort offered Moore rides in England while Caplin Boyd Rochfort confirmed eight of the Queen's horses in his stable could supply mounts.

Morless Lonsdon Australia Moore Sears George Boyd-Rochfort

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