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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
8
India needed a win but the game fell flat as Krishnan failed to match Emery’s pace. No groundstrokes and spectators’ sympathy aided the Australian. Most Indian points came from errors by Emery. Krishnan and Jaideep Mukerjea had earlier teamed to win the doubles, but that form faded as the match wore on.
Melbourne report says a professional offer to Fred Stolle was to be made after the Davis Cup at Kooyong. Ashley Cooper flew from Brisbane to negotiate a proposed $160,000 for three years, with Stolle expressing interest but not committing. Dennis Ralston will join the pro ranks in Australia to bolster draws as Stolle weighs the offer.
Australia faces possible defeat as Hawthorne comes back into the Wallabies lineup amid talks of selection changes. The team, led by captain and selectors, aims to strengthen the backline for the upcoming Test against India.
In Port Adelaide, Man About Town faded to fourth in the Port Adelaide Cup won by Jovial Knight at 16/1 as Jovial Knight led from mile to three furlongs, while Man About Town finished behind Sydney rival. Separately in Johannesburg, South Africa beat Australia in a day of high attendance and a record gate receipt, with Australia collapsing after lunch and Redpath among late dismissals as South Africa led by Goddard and Simpson dominated. The match and match-day figures set new records in attendance and receipts.
The Canberra TAB shows Gosford and Geelong race operations with closing times for the first races at Ganford. Daily double traces priced at $7, with additional bets at 12.20 and 2.18. Shepparton and Gostord events close later, daily doubles noted. Civic office hours posted from 10.30 to 7.00 with branch listings.
Western Australia defeated New South Wales 108 to 78 on day two of the Australian team bowls championship at Middle Park. Victoria led by Frank Sears and Angi Sotiron dominated, putting WA in a strong position for the ABC bowls shield and the AJ Alley Trophy while Queensland’s Ernie Silverton stepped down from the team. Scores also showed Victoria 107, South Australia 71 and Queensland 109, Tasmania 79 in the round.
New Zealand trotter Robin Dundee, after competing at the Interdominias trotting carnival in Perth, is likely to go to America. Owner Med Watt and trainer Mitaura Island are preparing the horse for the journey, aiming to race in the United States this season.
Rod Dalgleish triumphed in light winds at Lake Burley Griffin staging the Australian championship at Topique. He defeated Yazoo steer Peter Harvey’s Canberra entry as Wednesday, Falcon, Bebe and Poseidon trailed in a tight fleet.
The 61ft New Zealand sloop Fidelis held a commanding late night lead in the 640 mile Sydney Hobart race. Fidelis was 45 miles ahead with Mister Christian 4 miles astern as winds gusted up to 35 knots from the north west. Mister Christian led the fleet on handicap with Fidelis, Odin and Salacia close behind.
Report from Sydney notes MTG and Tasmanian skippers among leaders as crews contest multiple legs toward a Friday final. Yachts including trimarans Viva and Banyandah trail, while Falcon and Poseidon jostle for position near the west seaward mark amid shifting easterlies and windward hunts.
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