Australia Takes Davis Cup Lead at Kooyong
Melbourne reported a Davis Cup opening day led by Australia with two five set wins. Barry Mackay and Vic Seixas battled as Ashley Cooper beat Seixas, giving Australia a 2 0 edge. Spectators filled Kooyong Stadium as Gov. Sir Dallas Brooks watched.
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Melbourne
Queenmander Mat Andere
Barry Backay
Ainglén Pintch
Astley Cooper
Vic Selgas
Kooyong
Lynttain Fell
Dallas Brooks
Australia
Cooper
Hie Gami
Seixan
Tle Seixan
Belas
Setxas
Company Notice From Ausra Pty Ltd Capital Region Office
A printed notice from Christopher John Shakes for The sta Presa of Ausra Pty Ltd appears at the Mortt Breet offices in Braddon ACT. The document records formal company actions published in the local business notices section.
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Christopher John Shakes
Thesta Presa
Ausra Pty Ltd
Mortt Breet
Braddon
Act
Seixas and Mackay to play Davis Cup doubles
The United States team will field Vic Seixas and Barry Mackay in the Davis Cup doubles tomorrow, facing Anderson and Rose. Mackay was preferred over Gardner Mulloy after solid singles showing, with ideal playing conditions forecast for tomorrow.
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Harry Htopman
Cooper
Anderson
Hopman
Barry Mackay
Melbourne
United States
Bill Talbert
U.S
Vic Seixas
Rose
Mackay
Gardner Mulloy
Mulloy
Adelaide
Philippless
Brispane
Melbourne Cricket Ground appoints Watt as curator
The Melbourne Cricket Ground appoints Bill Watt curator at the highest Australian salary. A 39 year old with 20 applicants considered, Watt will finish the Sheffield Shield season in Sydney and assume MCG duties February 3. Watt joined MCG staff in 1936, served in the RAAF, and holds NSW agricultural certificates on grounds and grasses.
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RAAF
N.s.wv
Randwick jackpot winner claims share of Tote pool
The son of a prominent bookmaker held at least 20 tickets on Randwick five winner jackpot. Arthur Browning, son of the interstate betting ring head, held 20 tickets on New Farm Pale Blue Dubbo Hundys ay Oy Castle. The winning combination paid £328 12s per ticket, outlay was 5s, Browning to collect next Saturday.
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Sydney
Randwick
Arthur Browning
New Farm
Dubbo
Hundysay
Oy Castle
Browning
Tote
Earth Fund
Derby winner Nhargo's chaotic Perth presentation
At Perth Turf Club a volatile scene unfolded as hundreds of punters blocked rails and jeered Nhargo connected with the Derby winner. Jockeys Moore and Treen faced abuse as presents were delayed and officials appealed for calm amid a rowdy postrace atmosphere.
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Perth
Zhureian
WA Turf
Langlois Lefroy
Frank Treen
Nhargo
Pir
Treen
Sir Langiois
Ne Whargo
Cheeky Jan
Jockey Moore
Chargo
Moore
Royal Fort
Pantera
South Australia posts 328 in season high against Queensland
Adelaide report on the Sheffield Shield clash as Neil Danse blasts 148 in 244 minutes guiding South Australia to 328. Queensland bowlers toil with Lindwall rotating through changes while Head and Pinch resist collapse before a late stand, as three days remain to challenge the total.
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Adelaide
Taureany
Queensand
Neil Danse
Queensland
Lindwall
Dansié
Hartis
Pinch
Aie
Thorpe
Hole
Head
Danalé
Imat Booth
Serpentine Swim Prepares for Christmas Pageant Incident
A 73 year old man plunged into London's Serpentine at Hyde Park before six in the morning for the annual Peter Pan unhead event. The Serpentine Swimming Club has staged this free Christmas show since 1864 with some exceptions.
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Serpentine
London
P-Reuter
Hardy
Lamdon
Hyde Park
Serpentine Swimming Club
Punters Demonstrate Over Randwick Summer Cup Controversy
At Randwick punters protested amid chaos over the Summer Cup start. Half Hennesy won after strong finish. Gallant Lee faded, Lord Terrance placed second amid contentious scenes and calls for stewards to withdraw Caranna due to apparent lameness before the race.
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Sydney
Caranna
Aranna
Formez
R Kennesy
Lord Termance
Gallant Lee
Ure
Hint
Carenna
McFadden
J. Thompson
Frank Dalton
O ‘Thompson
Hennesy
Jing Run
Gallant Les
Wisday
Randwick
Lord Terrance
Red Cortauld
D. Wer
Gord Terrance
Casaldy
MQ Schumacher
Caranis
Lord Cortauld
Gallant Terrance
Pace
Love
Australia Fights Back To Avoid Follow On At Wanderers Ground
Australia trailing South Africa by 470 runs declared, 487 in reply at lunch with McDonald 40 and Simpson 60. Peter Heine bowling for South Africa dismissed Burke Craig Burge, reducing Australia to 7 wickets for 244 and forcing a second innings follow on chase.
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South Africa
Peter Heine
Burke
Craig
Burge
Australia
Wanderers
McDonald
Simpson
Tayfield
Smith
Teenage Soccer Ace Returns With Four Goals For Chelsea
A 17 year old Jimmy Greaves marked his comeback with four goals in Chelsea s 7 4 victory over Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge. Despite a six week layoff Chelsea s win tightens the First Division title race with Wolverhampton Wanderers eight points clear.
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London
Turauay
A.a.p.reuters
Chelsea
Portsmouth
Stamford Bridge
Jimmy Greaves
England
Hhe
Wolverhampton Wanderers
West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United
Luton Town
Gay Vista Wins Feature at New Orleans Fair Grounds
Australian sprint star Gay Vista romped to a two and a half length victory in the £2,230 Christmas Purse at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. The seven-year-old bay gelding, ridden by Billy Phelps, led from the start and finished six furlongs in one minute 12 seconds on a dead track, his second straight win at the meeting.
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New Orleans
A.a.p-Reuter
Gay Vista
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