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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1947
Page
4
Ten members of the Foreign Legion aboard the Marechal Joffre report they were shanghaied while the ship lay in port. They say they were coerced overboard and would not be taken back alive, and seek custody to determine their status under law.
Colin Long seeded No 1 fell to Lionel Brodie in five sets in the South Australian Championships. Men singles results: Moylan over Hopman 6 4 6 4 8 8. Brodie over Long 6 5 2 6 3 4 8 7 6. Men doubles saw Brink and Moylander defeat Hopman and Tonkin 4 4 8 8 6 3.
The Canberra City Bowling Club concluded 1947 with a Christmas party and evening matches. Results list players including Mesdanes Griffiths Sorenson Bird and others, with Dowthwaite defeating Mesdamen Ray Richards Field Hom king 12 to 1. The New Year championship is set for January 8.
New York report states Australia will formally challenge for the 1948 Davis Cup. Indications suggest the Australian team plans to compete in the American zone as discussions continue at the U S Association annual meeting. Officials indicate possible government support to resolve financial difficulties.
Melbourne reports Colin McCool withdrew from the third Test against India due to illness in Sydney. Bruce Dooland is named. Lindwall’s right foot action draws umpire scrutiny. W Brown declared unfit and Neil Harvey to replace him.
Melbourne report states Athel May Griffith, 35, of Cheltenham, mother of 13, was committed for trial on four counts of bigamy after admitting a marriage to a man named Thompson at the Melbourne registry three weeks earlier. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of £75.
Dinny Pails beat Pancho Sextor 4 6 4 in a professional team tennis match in Pittsburg. Riggs defeated Kramer 6 8 7 as Kramer struggled with a severe illness and was clearly off his game. Riggs controlled the match with a dominant forecourt attack while Kramer showed only brief service edge.
R F Black Los Angeles businessman who recently entered racing opens negotiations via the California Blood Rock Agency for the purchase of the Australian two year old Scat Wyn.
The fth round of the A C clos et competition will resume Saturday with leaders facing Queanbeyan at Manuke Ove Ainslie meeting Northbourne. Matches schedule Kingston v Northbourne at Acton No 1 and University v Reid Park, Hall v Amaile, RAAF v Stat at Duc trom, Griffith v Manuke in mub district, Northbourne v York Park, Barton v River Jade at Grimm, and Navy v Wertridge at Navy.
Dave Lands is named an outstanding boxer in the middleweight class by the National Boxing Association in year-end ratings. Other top marks include champions Rocky Graziano Welterweight and Willy Pep Featherweight, with contenders listed for each division and retirements noted among veterans.
Promising Victorian lightweight Norm Gent to spend six months in America aiming for a world title shot. Stadiums Ltd chairman John Wren confirms Gent's trip and fare, with £7000 guarantee to defend the title in Australia if needed. Australian titlist Patrick reacts as Gent seeks global opportunity.
Lottery No 1886 drawn today with major prizes announced. First prize No 4362, Happy Xmas Syndicate J R Chariton Royal Hotel Wombat 1. Second prize No 48287 Lil Syndicate C Talbot 19 Street Bt Pete. Third prize No 28273 Two HH Syndicate G R Hall Douglas Street Narrandera. Fourth prize No 52724 Tinker Syndicate Hi Gerrell 182 Elizabeth Street Sydney. Fifth prize No 54913 D Oswald 54 Blackall Street Broadmeadow. Lottery No 156 will be drawn tomorrow.
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