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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
8
In Adelaide tennis action, Rosewall and Head dominate, defeating Flam and Seixas as Australia edges toward Cup victory. Crowd exceeds 18,000 as Hoad, Flam, and Rosewall display control, steady serving, and sharp net play shaping the outcome.
Sydney reporters recount Silver Phantom, the Australian mile record holder, returning from a three year bone fracture to win the ALC Handicap at Randwick. The seven year old raced clear early, held off the favourite Flags, with Blazing Star close behind, finishing a length back. The time 1:36 2/5 was slightly slower than the Australian record.
Australian rugby team dominated the match with a 7 000 French crowd watching. They were hampered by multiple penalties and scrums issues, though winger Adama and hookers Connell and Doyle delivered strong performances. Queenslanders Cyril Connell and Doyle aided the forward effort as Orrock shifted positions.
Queensland faced a massive chase with Mackay short on time and wickets. Burge and Reynolds built a solid stand, adding 126 for the third wicket, Burge reaching 110 not out as Queensland pressed to chase a total ahead of L.A. with steady scoring.
Sea bean a half brother to Coleridge wins at Caulfield defeating Well Plated by eight lengths in the Holiday Stakes. Time 59.70 for five furlongs. Also notes outcomes in the Hopetoun and Popetoun Handicaps with multiple runners and payouts listed.
Oldmey reports a thrilling Brisbane race day in which Baystone defeated Persian Link by a head to capture the Summet Cup. Baystone, ridden by Mulley, surged late after a cautious run, with Link closing strongly for a near miss. The day also featured other divisions and heavy betting on Baystone and Link as top contenders.
Pia Piper wins the main event by a length amid light wagering on the totalisator. A moderate crowd saw excellent racing on the acton track with a poor field in the Progressive Handicap. Eldon Rose won that race while Daily Column attracted a notable second-place reaction in betting.
Sydney reports Todman won the December Stakes at Randwick by a big margin, defeating Goldensay while severe control by Darius Neville Geltwood kept the colt restrained early. Todman’s performance signals a rest before the £10,000 Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on April 6.
Sydney report on Tattersall's Cup penalties to be run at Randwick next Monday Bayatone to carry 842 Empire Sib to carry Saturday
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