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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1968
Page
6
Canberra greyhound Win The Toss, owned by Fred Scott, will contest the final of Australia's richest greyhound race the 13200 Australian Cup of 560 yards at Olympic Parks Melbourne tonight.
Victoria trail Western Australia by 4/7 62 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG in Melbourne as temperatures hit 107 degrees. Readouts note Loverarity at 142 not out for WA and discuss a tense day amid heat and emerging boxing reports elsewhere.
17 year old Peter Thomson delivered Canberra’s best moment in a tough Bow Easten Conference start. He starred with strong ball handling and scoring, while teammates struggled to keep pace. Canberra trailed after lunch and fought back, but Paratel's defense and Sydney's pace limited a comeback.
Melbourne Sunday report of the Australian Grand Prix at Sandown Park where Jim Clark of Scotland narrowly beat rising New Zealand star Chris Amon by one tenth of a second after a 25 lap tussle. Brabham and Gardier challenged as Clark claimed victory before Governor Sir Rupert Fleming.
France seized early control in a European championship match as England battled to contain the hosts. Hapland set the half time tone with a 6-2 lead, but England failed to mount a comeback as France extended the attack. Poor English handling and backline struggles hampered an English rally despite strong opening exchanges.
Australia’s Tobin Bronze finished seventh in the San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita yesterday, placing seventh in the Arcadia meeting.
US offers for the Interdominion champion hinge on acceptance of both bids. George Pieper notes First Lee likely to stay in Australia after Harold Park’s Miracle Mile on March 8. The article recounts Rising Mekl and First Lee’s potential pacer status, with details on Meady Meadow and Yonkers races and owner statements.
The 1967 ACT Sportsman of the Year dinner at Queanbeyan's Club will reveal the Lindy Award winner from ten Stars of Sport. Heather McKay and Dianne Burge are noted as top contenders with Bruce Devlin previously edging toward national recognition.
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