Lillee shines as Australia eye slim Test chance at Adelaide
In Adelaide's dawn of the sixth Test Australia clings to a remote hope of victory. Dennis Lillee delivers a bravura debut performance, taking five English wickets for 66, as Australia fights back from a perilous position and Greg Chappell's Perth century looms as a memory.
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Woden win after rain hampers Norths in grade cricket
In a rain affected grade cricket match at Phillip Oval Northern Suburbs fell for 140 as Woden chased 102 to win. Paceman Bob Morgan took 3 30 and Maurie Reid 5 14 in a decisive bowling display. Norths failed with the bat while Nevins started well before collapse. Woden move to 46 points, ahead of East Canberra and Norths with three rounds remaining.
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Lillee Dominates with 4 Wickets in Adelaide Test
In daunting 14 overs and three balls Dennis Lillee claimed four for 43 delivering relentless pace. England's batsmen fell to his accurate bowling, with Hampshire, Koolt, Snow and Willis dismissed, while Stackpole steadied Australia at stumps on 41 not out. The match mirrors Melbourne tensions as Lawry's men struggle to break the visitors' openers despite Stackpole's late blitz.
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In a partial report, Australia’s batting innings shows Stackpole not out with a long time at the crease and Lawry out. Bowling figures feature Snow nine wickets and Laver six with moderate support from Underwood Willis and others. Attendance records show 25,256 spectators and takings of $18,136.
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Walters gains wicket as England fielding falters in Melbourne
Australia may hold the edge after a day marked by sloppy England fielding and six dropped chances. Walters secured a key wicket while Edrich was reprieved at seven, as Australia eyed a decisive Ashes seizure despite Hampshire and Lillee facing tough resistance from England.
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Stand by United on poaching threat from Canberra clubs
Queanbeyan United rugby league warns Canberra clubs against poaching senior players. Secretary Key Mulntyre says the club may withdraw all fimaments and refuse to release players if Canberra teams continue offers. Only four players have trained recently as Queanbeyan prepares for trial matches at Seiffert Oval on February 28 against Cowra and Wentworthville.
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Bethwaite in Unbeatable Position in NSW Championships
Frank Bethwaite on Takino leads NSW State championships after three heats at Lake Macquarie with three wins in four heats. Jeesenv Firth challenges in second place at Lake Illawarra while James on Bushranger leads OK Dinghy event. Across NSW, Atalanta and Kitty Hawk top NSW title race on Lake Burley Griffin as Fireball crews contest ACT championships.
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Julie Reeve wins 200 metres at NSW Country Championships
Julie Reeve of Canberra sets a junior country record of 2404 in the 200 metres women’s reoutury final at Goulburn. Shane Plews, also from Canberra, finishes second in the under 12 boys individual medley final.
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