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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions racing terms and horses like Sellwood and Grey Pondicherry. The readable bits reference a cup event, field setup, and preparations for a prime race but lack clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Australian players Maureen Connolly and Julie Sampoon will meet U S stars in exhibition matches at the ACT, with Connolly making her first singles and doubles appearance. The event features junior players and a capacity gallery, as local court officials host the displays amid the ACT Open chain events.
A report notes a representative will pay his own travel and accommodation expenses for a Melbourne tennis event. It mentions firms and backers covering some costs, with various horse racing entries and betting odds also listed in the crowded page.
Australian sports report notes illness hits top athlete Sydney and side effects force withdrawal from upcoming Saturday events. The article references John Carrick and mentions medical treatment in progress with hopes of return after recovery.
South Australia defeated Queensland by 131 runs to secure an outright win in their third Shield match. Wilson’s left-arm spin, taking 3 for 11, anchored the bowling as South Australia dismissed Quesnat twice and built a solid first innings total of 240. Ducker stood out behind the stumps with three dismissals, guiding SA to a dominant victory in Adelaide.
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