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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1971

Page

2

Sydney to Kiama Yacht Race Update in Light Winds

In light winds the fleet made slow progress from Sydney Harbour along the coast past Black Point and Kiama. Leaders remained close with 12 miles separating the front runners as the yachts sailed south under spinnaker and light sailing breeze. tides and shifting wind kept the pace tentative amid a flotilla of named vessels and competitors.

Sydmey Saahle Sydney Mobart Kista Hom Mies Ete Tees Kiama Prey Bras Makavelu Sydney Harbour Honeywell Com

Moth class crowns at New South Wales regatta

A chaotic sliced report covers the New South Wales Moth class championship on Waterloo Bay. Skipper Peres Mauite from RISBANF leads with Wesleyn Gidget and Dgeluy close behind. Smutty Moore held an early edge but faded as the race unfolded.

WA Syndicate Plans $3 Million spend on Cup Challenge

The Spirit of the West syndicate plans to invest about 3 million Pounds in 1974 America's Cup efforts with details from Alan Boni. Potential yachts, facilities, and race venues at Yanchep and Port Hedland are discussed as the team readies for a high profile challenge. Rolly Tasker and Tony Maneo are considered for skipper duties.

Perth Spirit of the West Aynlicate Chile Alan Boni Pinky Newpat Rhode Sland Yanchepid Lasleyen Aledran Bill Read Rolly Tasker Tony Mane Nat Ccroner

National Heron Championships Arrive on Lake Burley Griffin

A large interstate fleet, from 32 clubs, gathers for the 13th National Heron Championships on Lake Burley Griffin this week. NSW leads entrants with 24 clubs, followed by South Australia 20, ACT 20, Victoria 17, Tasmania 7 and Papua New Guinea. Heats run four of five with a Saturday warm up, races in the West Basin, and public viewing from Blue Cloud Point and Black Mountain Peninsula. Notable visitors include Andrew Payne and Debbie Payne from Tasmania, Charles Grimwood, Phillip Crane, Paul Hopkins, Alec McClure, and PB Moore. The Papua Yacht Club’s Deolin Tamiwin Me sails with his daughter Louie. Contenders for ACT include Ian Mac Dougall, John Ryan, Phil Canal, and Bruce Meller.

Nsw South Aureralia Act Victoria Tasmania Papua Guinea Pin West Basin Blue Ciai Point Black Mountain Peninsula Andrew Payne Hobart Debbie Philip Crane Charles Grimwood Paul Hopkins NSW Cham Alec McClure Sec Tnd PB Moore Heron Club Papua Yacht Club de Olin Tamiwin Louie Ian MacDougall John Ryan Phil Canal Bruce Meller

Crisp not to run in King George at Kempton

London reports Crisp will be a non runner in the King George VI Chase at Kempton tomorrow. Trainer Fred Wiler said last week he did not know what was wrong with the horse after weight gain since arriving from Australia and good health despite questions about training adequacy. The steeple chaser may not be as ready as hoped.

London Crisp Kempton Jess Association Fred Wieler Tong Australia

Priersham Triumph in Cardiff Rugby Victory

Sunday report says the Priersham rugby union team beat the Welsh side Gil mach Groch in Cardiff. The win came by two tries and a penalty goal for 19 points to 7, with one try scored.

Cardiff Priersham Gilmach Groch

Dibley Defeated By French Player In Davis Cup Talk

Dibley loses to French opponent Mechourne as Australia faces a Davis Cup setup with Patrice Domingues and the French team seeded for the early rounds. The Australian Open, backed by Dunlop, carries prize money of 12.54 and begins in Kooyonne with Dibley as seed seven, amid critique of his serving pattern and double faults.

Mechourne Su Way Colin Dibley Patrice Dominikuez Sibley Neale Fraser Anouihy Tennin Foulia Frances Sw. Palich Prissy Gool Mastery Dunlop Kooyonn Tomur Dibley Sydney Jennin Laser

Exhibition by Ali in Sydney Box Art Bout at Harold Park

Exhibition by Ali in Sydney promises a boxing bout at Harold Park during a greyhound meeting in February. The event is billed to cost $11,000 and organized by promoter Mr John Harrigan. Ali plans a world tour during the visit, with a Sydney stop and potential further engagements.

Sydney Muarymad Alii Harold Park Greyhound Haseen N Spey Prometer Tohn Harrigan Ali Puid

World XI vs Tasmania match washed out at Hobart

Torrential rain halted play after ten minutes at the TCA Ground in Hobart as World XI faced Tasmanian Combined XI. John Chappell and Greg Allen lead World XI squad while several bowlers, including Lever and Appleton, are sidelined with injuries.

Hobart World XI Tasmanian Combined III TCA Thadulla Omsalsbroghy Allev Lng FCA Pete Hadlow Adn Tomers Ian Chappell Wve Greg Peter Lever Lex Appleton Fasmanin Lever Appleton Sylton Ackerman Perth Richard Horton Lavine Veston Nan Hoh Cunis Combined XI Sta Barbecue

NSW selectors name twelve for SCG Queensland clash

The NSW cricket selectors announced twelve players for the SCG match against Queensland from December 3 to January 4. Captain B Tabb is named alongside A Ander, S Berard, D K K Mackay, M Rosen, A Turner, J Wilerson, with the 12th man to be named on match morning.

Sydney NSW Queensland SCG B. Taber A. Ander S. Berard D. KK. Mackay M. Rosen A. Turner J. Wileson

Rain Helps NSW In Turbulent Sheffield Shield Start

Desperate New South Wales battle falters as rain interrupts day one at the MCG. NSW's batsmen struggle amid variable conditions with standouts like Raven, Rowen and Walker contributing, whilebowling by Rowen and others keeps the match open before weather halts play.

Melbourne Victoria New South Wales Abine Doned Mhyee NSW Duncan Walker

Queensland Fight Back In Narrow Test Draw At The Gabba

In a Brisbane test, Queensland rallied to thwart Western Australia but WA held a 178 first innings lead and pressed for outright victory. Dennis Lillee struggled, while Rob Parker top scored for Queensland with 66 as the home side battled to reduce WA's advantage. The WA bowlers, led by Lillee, had a mixed day as Queensland’s batting showed grit and resilience amid a weathered chase at the Gabba.

Brisbane Queensland Western Australia Gabba Stummpy Dennis Lillee Avient Rob Parker Lillee Bob Mawie Parker Massie Terry Macgill Howlers Solm Francke Tony Dell Aten Macail Ryan Marsh Chadwick Veri Fe

Cracking pace by Auckland in Plunket Shield match

Auckland dominated at Eden Park with a fast scoring rate, reaching 300 in 279 minutes as Central and Districts also moved, while Dunedin’s match was washed out. Captain Mark Sang led Auckland in a high tempo pursuit against Canterbury and Otago.

Auckland New Ys Hatin Gertion Zealand Aichians Mark Burgers Eden Park Nerig

Stadium man dies at 84 after long illness in Sydney

In Sydney on Sunday, Jim Taylor, a veteran figure of the Sydney Stadium, died last Thursday following a short illness. Aged 84, he joined the stadium in 1916 and remained active there until its closure last year. A prominent amateur athlete, he was deeply involved in greyhound track racing since his arrival in Sydney in 1927.

Sydney Jim Taylor Sydney Stadium Taylor Sydney Stadium Stati Prominen

Schoolboy golf title on today in Australia

Australia wide youth golf meets at Gloucester Public Golf Course for a national schoolboys event aiming to qualify for the 97 national schoolboys golf championship. Teams from ACT New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia compete with players named Halland Sener and Reser among others.

Australia Act Papua New Guinea Gloucester Tne Halland Taani Western Aussia Mapai Fapiasenaline Vary Isley Werdness

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