Sydney Hobart Solo Maintains Narrow Edge
Sailors report slow conditions with 13 yachts unreporteds. Boon gown offshore seeks winds while leading boats drop to 15 knot westerlies and rivals trail across Bass Strait toward Hobart.
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Kate
Goas
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Nola Kintiil
Joanne Brodie
Rival
Miles
Joanne Broie
Tahuna 23
Carol J. Sylph
Sydney yachtsman leads Gwen 120 champs after two heats
Ian Outhred aboard Clementine dominated early as he won the second heat at Rose Bay and finished eight seconds ahead of Zara H Ko Gillowan. Dodger II Abbott was third five seconds back, with Ron Jenyns Top Secret and Rod Dalgleish Clas sique of Canberra following in two and five. Bill Moran Maria placed fifth, five seconds behind K Sheppard Valiant IV, after finishing 16th yesterday. Final two heats set for tomorrow and Sunday.
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Ian Outhred
Clementine
Outhred
Rose Bay
Zara H
Ko Gillowan
Dodger II
Abbott
Teo
Ron Jenyns
Top Secret
Rod Dalgleish
Classique
Canberra
Shay
Bill Moran
Maria
K Sheppard
Valiant IV
Tomorow
Stenday
Taboo Leads International Betting Amid Caulfield Buzz
Bookmakers slate Taboo and Taboo is a warm favourite with strong support for Caulfield winner Taboo to be ridden by Hutchinson. Others such as Pel vile Hill Hoogh Hoogh and Skirl draw attention while Ver Hudding Arnbook Glen in the Manhattan Stakes attract parallel bets. Multiple contenders like Josephina Lady Sybil Hlanlady and Betterin show solid backing ahead of post.
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Taboo
Caulfield
Savage
Ron Hutchinson
Pelvile Hill
J. Purtell
Twilight Glow
England
Lester Piggoll
Hoogh
Phames Weber
Kilbreda
Skirl
Black Dawn
Hudding
Arnbook Glen
Bt Budding
Smoke Dawn
Roma
Barulga
Florentine
Timber King
Unbelievable
Sybil Hlanlady
Iin
Randwick track forecast from Melbourne heat wave
Victorian officials expect Caulfield to race firm and fast tomorrow as Randwick weather forecast predicts conditions due to Melbourne’s week-long heat wave.
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Sydney
Randwick
Caulfield
Melbourne
Federal Capital Press Publication Note
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Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd
Mort Street
Canberra City
Trueman Barred From South Africa Tour by Yorkshire
Yorkshire bars Fred Trueman from joining the Commonwealth cricket tour to South Africa in February after he refused the MCC invitation to tour India and Pakistan. Yorkshire secretary Jack Nash defended the sanction as a fair penalty for turning down one tour.
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Freddie Trueman
South Africa
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Pakistan
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Canberra Queanbeyan Bowls Carnival Draw At West Bowling Club
Two pat format sees 222 entrants at Canberra West Bowling Club for the Canberra Queanbeyan Bowls Carnival. Notables include George Makin and Vic Southwell among players from Queanbeyan and Canberra as rounds begin.
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Pam
Creorge Makin
Queanbeyan
Vic Southwell
Canberra
Jim Brogan
Charlie Hawes
Japanese swimming team arrives in Sydney for tests
A ten man Japanese swimming squad reached Sydney to compete in four tests against Australian swimmers. Led by coach Mr Taguchi the contingent includes five members of the Rome Olympic team headed by Tsuyoshi Yaranana holder of the 200 metres world record and Olympic silver medalist. The visitors will focus on short distance events in Australia.
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Mr.Taguchi
Rome
Tsuyoshi Yaranana
Australia
Olympian Pair Rally in Marathon Style Chase
Olympian best in marathon riding to a plan with Rod Whetters to regain laps after a hectic jam. Victorians Mel Powell and Ciel Molloy dropped a lap and Chapman and Whetters moved to third as the day unfolded. Browne and Adams lead ahead with Delaney and Baird close behind as teams contend for top positions.
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Rod Whetters
Fam
Nick
Baird
Sas Whetters
Chapman
Whetters
Revel Victory Given Five Pound Allowance At Randwick
Sydney trainer Des Ryan opts for a five pound allowance for Revel Victory in Randwick Denman Handicap. Revel Victory beat King Of The Castle in Rosehill Christmas Cup and is seen as a likely winter fancy, with King Of The Castle awaiting ride details. Continuous form notes include Regal Peace winning December Stakes and playful mentions of Play Ren, Quebec, Excellent Sharego, and Punters’ bets for the day.
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Des Ryan
Revel
Randwick
Don
Do Osborne
Sellwood
Kamphace
Alspick Oro
Mealy
Regal Peace
F. Allsop
Os. Moore
Wathoper
Moore
Quebec
Sharego
Cashel Blue
Canterbury
Hudner
Australians Win Davis Cup Featured Across New York Papers
The Davis Cup victory is highlighted across New York papers with bold headlines and extensive coverage. Journal America runs a full column feature under Emmerson Nussie Net Hero while New York Post frames the win as a one sided affair for Australia across two thirds of a three column spread.
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New York
ASA
Australia
America
New York Post
Denial of snub by Davis Cup team at Mascot arrival
Sydney reports a state tennis official denied snubbing the Davis Cup team on arrival at Mascot. The team’s farewell in Melbourne was described as proper with NSWADA officials welcoming them in Sydney. Players spoke of hardcourt advantage in future matches and mixed results from local tournaments in Manly and Newcastle.
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Mascot
NOS Moloia
Holhohe Som
Melbourne
Nswada
Myine
Nicola Pi¢trangels
Pietrangell
Pip
Lightweight Title Fight in Las Vegas Set for February 24
New York report says lightweight champion Joe Brown will make his 12th defense against Carlo Ortiz in Las Vegas on February 24. Brown, nicknamed Old Bones, won the title in 1956 by outpointing Bud Smith in New Orleans and has set a record for defenses.
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Baxiie
Joe Brown
Carlo Ortiz
Las Vegas
Nevada
Iine! Louw Viscusi
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