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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
8
Update from Sydney confirms Norman ONeill's right finger is bruised not broken after X rays. A second examination shows no fracture and doctors expect him fit in days for the Third Test beginning in Sydney on January 1.
New Zealand axeman Edwards, a 28 year old farmer, sliced 2.7 seconds off the standing chop record at Gisborne. He used a home made axe from a bulldozer blade, competing for a place in the Sydney Show standing chop layouts.
Australia’s squad routed Britain 3-0 at Lansdowne Club in London. Geof Hunt, 16, beat English international Richard Bodddington in straight games in a reserve match.
In Melbourne benign conditions between Christmas and New Year aid fast bowling while Mechi and Benaud miss the Australian attack. Booth and ONeill injuries weaken Australia. Pollock could threaten early, Hawke steps in for Meckiff, and Goddard faces decisions on ball usage as both sides seek a series win.
Hobart reports Freya, the Halvorsen brothers’ JOH. cutter, wins the 1963 Sydney Hobart handicap as Astor, Frey and Latha Ma follow in the near finish. Sea Wind, Caprice of Huon, Lorim Maria, Mercedes and others place with corrected times listed. Final results show Sea Wind at third, with detailed times and prize money noted.
Victorian cricketer Ian Redpath and Tuck Potter both fielded with the Australian side as possible changes loom for the second Test starting today at the MCG.
Jockey Huy leads Fair Patton in a domestic cup clash as General Delivery looms as favorite. The field includes Victory Roll, The Tempest, Saba King, Jan’s Image, and rising stars Funtime and Double Action.
Davis Cup star John Newcombe survived a late rally by Englishman Mike Sangster to reach the Manly seaside singles final. He fought back after slipping 0-2 in the final set, breaking in the eighth game of the second and fourth of the final set to win 6 3 6 3. Fred Stolle advanced from the other semi after Ken Fletcher forfeited. Stolle and Rory Hewitt won their doubles semi with Newcombe/Bibb later seeking a deferred semi-final.
Queensland clinched a Linton Cup win with a 3 0 victory over Tasmania led by John Docker who defeated Davi Sutton 6 0 6 1. Nev Zelenski beat Tim Haslam 6 4 3 6 Bil. Rich ards and John Sedgman won doubles 14 12 5 3 over Sutton and Brian Walker.
A fragment from a Canberra notice references the Australian capital firm at 38 Mort Street, Canberra City ACT. The text indicates formal publication by a company under regulatory or official setting. Further details are unclear in the readable excerpt.
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