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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1966
Page
4
Melbourne report says Australia should seal the Davis Cup challenge round by winning the doubles against India at Kooyong tomorrow. The outcome depends on the doubles pairing and the overall series lead.
Moruya trainer William Cyril Hunt was disqualified for six months after a December 4 race at Bega where swabs from the mare Bingello reportedly showed caffeine. Hunt disputed the analyst's report but declined to challenge further as the inquiry concluded. Angella won the flying welter handicap at Bega. Hunt faces charged allegations. Australia’s doubles pair Roche and Newcombe named to play India, with Hope Hopman confident of victory as Emerson and Stolle lead the defense.
The record highlights Les Favell's dominating service and exceptional play. Witnesses praise his form and impact, noting it as the finest display of his abilities seen by observers.
Queensland trailing South Australia by a narrow margin at stumps as Emerso n struggles but Krishnan gains a fighting chance. Victoria’s Paul Sheahan and Les Joslin anchor a lower order reply while Favell and Burge set up tense late stages in the Sheffield Shield contest.
South Africa trail Australia by 224 after first innings 424 for Australia. Pollock sparked a stubborn 50 plus stand with Bacher, adding 64 by Goddard and strong bowling from Hawke and Rennie. Australia’s pace quartet dominated early, but South Africa rallied into tea with 90/3 and 1st innings deficit narrowing before lunch.
The Delmar-Morgan invitation race outlines contenders for the Australian championship. Leading boats include Yani I, Ya Tow, Falcon XIV, Nautilass, Wednesday, and Tupique with ACT and NSW crews prominent. Racing begins at Lotus Bay at 2 pm as east winds shift to north easterly, forecast to rise briefly in the evening.
The New Zealand and American yachts led the 440 mile voyage from Sydney with the cutler and Nam Sang among top boats as the fleet cleared the harbour amid light north easterly winds. The Beaters show strong, with Balandra and Bacchus leading a tight pack while other Sydney sloops chase in a brisk 20 to 28 knot southerly breeze. Spectator craft crowded the start as Governor Sir Roden Cutler sent the fleet toward Hobart as dozens of launches and speedboats kept watch along the course.
The TAB offices in Woodend Melbourne Brisbane Sydney and Ballarat trots operate today. Betting closes for Sydney race one at 12 32 pm the double on races five and seven at 2 25 pm and the quinella on race seven at 1 30 pm Melbourne race one at noon with doubles on six and eight at 2 35 pm and quinella on race eight at 2 44 pm Brisbane race one at 2 25 pm doubles on five and seven at 2 30 pm Woodend race one at 12 50 pm doubles on four and six at 2 10 pm Ballarat trots race one at 6 50 pm doubles on two and six at 7 pm Civic branch open 10 am to 7 pm other offices 10 am to 4 15 pm.
In a tight finish Johnson's horse held on as Trianon claimed second and Retter Sun won a photo for third ahead of Williamstown. Yves Saint Martin placed sixth while other runners including Sugimura and Andreucei trailed in. The race ran cleanly despite an early interference at the eight furlongs.
In a dramatic Randwick finish Royal Display, ridden by H Cope, surged from last to win the Summer Cup by a short neck over Gin and Bitters. Gin and Bitters chased hard as Royal Display eroded the lengthy early deficit, with Goacar third as the favorite faded. Royal Display now targets the Doomben Cup in winter while Meerschaum and Havelock chase future placings.
Champion jockey Moore plans to ride in England from April next year signaling the likely end of his Australian career. He will leave in March and may not ride permanently in Australia again, aiming to finish strongly with Noel Marron and Captain Boyd-Rochfort stables. He may emulate Scobie Breasley, aiming for top English jockey status in his first season. Moore sells Yarraman Park Stud assets to focus on breeding cattle and sheep, planning a Sydney return next spring, possibly his last active jockey season in Australia.
The Australian Board of Control should curb players writing books while active in international cricket. Bob Simpson's The Captain's Story has stirred unrest on the South Africa tour. A libel writ served last Friday against Simpson compounds tensions as several teammates sympathize with Jan Meckill. Bill Lawry's Run Digger adds to the personal focus. If writing persists, a major flare-up seems likely.
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