Pele and Clay Dominate a Broad 1970 Sports Year
AAP-Reuters reports a mixed 1970 in sport with Pele leading Brazil to the World Cup, Cassius Clay returning to boxing after a long layoff, and multiple tragedies and triumphs across motorsport tennis golf sailing and gymnastics. Rod Laver and Lee Trevino topped earnings, Margaret Court achieved a Grand Slam, and a tragic year claimed drivers Jochen Rindt Bruce McLaren and Piers Courage. The Olympic movement expelled South Africa, while Far East and Asian Games featured strong showings and records.
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Pele
Muhammad AN
Vna
Lillian Beard
Canger
Chita
South Africa
Mexico
Brazil
Jairzinha
Gerson
Jules Rimet
TK Boxing
Cavsis Clay
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
Jerry Quarry
Clay
Oscne Vonavena
New York
Joe Frazier
Maren
Rod Laver
Lee Trevino
Margaret Court
Christos Papanicoianu
Greece
Athens
John Kinsella
Illinois
Los Angeles
America
Mark Spitz
University of Indiana
Lyudmila Turishcheva
Soviet Union
Austria
Bruce McLaren
New Zealand
Piers Courage
Britain
Rind
Motormng
Belgain
Eddy Mervks
Karl Setrang
Anton
Gretell
Hophy
New York Yacht Club
Insepid
England
Eatinburgh
Maniya Neuteille
Karen Murat
Pestutenhark
Olythan
Alnvat Hovers
Seary End
England and Australia Set for High Stakes Test Weekend
A chaotic early text outlines outlook for the fourth Test between England and Australia in Melbourne. It notes injury concerns, player form, and weather, signaling a pivotal weekend with potential shifts in momentum and selection. Names such as Connolly, Chap, and Cowdrey appear amid debate over seam vs spin conditions and the impact on the outcome.
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Leespin
Derek
Underwood
Ty Brian Luck
Melbourne
England
Australia
Aton Thom
Fapland
Cawton
Yhous
Mekenit
Theipavcom
Duckhurst
Stevens
Joycom
Buckhawn
Johnny
John Show
Paalana
Boycott Likely to Play Sheffield Shield in Australia
London based report says Geof Boycott the Yorkshire and England batsman will likely be asked to play Sheffield Shield cricket for Western Australia next season. Clive Taylor of the London Sun reports yesterday.
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London
Geolf Boycott
Yorkshire
England
Wester Australia
Clive Taylor
London Sun
Jamaican-born Jung Sterling heads to Sydney title defense
London dispatch reports Jamaican-born Jung Sterling of Britain will pause training in Bangkok and Hong Kong en route to Sydney for the Commonwealth middleweight title bout with Australia’s Tony Mundine on January 23, featuring a planned overseas training stopover en route to the fight.
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London
Jung Sterling
Britain
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Australia
Tony Mundine
Sydney
Mtnsese Fann
Tan Davin Wins National Schoolboys Golf Final
In Glenelg Queensland lefthander Tan Davin defeated Peter Kohlsdorf of ACT 4 and 3 in a 46 hole final to capture the TAA National Schoolboys Golf Championship.
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Adelaide
Big boats take honours in Hobart race
In Hobart on Thursday the 1970 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race concluded with major boats dominating. No yacht under 40 feet placed in the overall leaders while AU claimed victory in a long awaited win as division times corrected.
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Hobart
Sydney
Pic
Mirror boats protest delays Australian National Championship
An 11 year old competitor protested on Wednesday about boom vang fittings at Lake Burley Griffin during the Australian National Mirror Championships. The official measurer ruled the Muminium boom illiegal on the boat Pacha leading to delays and a revised corrected times outcome for main contenders including Pacha Ragamuffin and Salacia TI. The event saw disputes over equipment and rules with skippers and officers debating interpretations as the race proceeded to determine Division 1A trophies and overall results.
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Canberra
Burley Griffin
Act
Westerliy
Phillies
Yewlerdas Nichol
R. Phillips
Hal Knowh
Phillis
Mark
Phillips
Butt
Ross Smith
Mark Phillips
Mark Phillips Jost Thel Few Minutes Later Ts Leave Lchampionshipe
Sean Eral
Sveischer
Sydney
Pacha Ragamuffin
Jason
Arthur Byrne
Salacia
Jaffray Wins Fifth Australian Mirror Championship
Bill Jaffray of Palm Beach Sailing Club NSW won the fifth Australian Mirror Championship on Lake Burley Griffin Canberra. Two boats were disqualified for an infringement of the give way rule after a protracted heat. Jaffray led from start to finish, with a provisional second during the final heat and protests affecting the final standings. Results list Jaffray first, followed by Nichols, Brookes, and Raphael sailing for various clubs in NSW and Victoria.
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Lake Barley Griffin
Canberra
Bill Jaffray
Langi
Palm Beach
Jaffray
Langs
Imin
Yasted
Simin
Mirror Sailing
Mark Phillips
Bayview
Nsw
Byais
Hae Been
Lipr
David
Lawry
Victoria
Alto Albert
Vic
Arta
Mirrorlass Associa
Antion
Commedtore
Mirror
Brookes
Dramfuighesch
K. Raphael
Armour
Weshen Wesel
Clay V Frazier Ready for World Title Clash in New York
Cassius Clay and Joe Frazier begin serious training for their world heavyweight bout set for March 8 in New York after a boisterous pre-fight exchange. The tense verbal bout cited lucrative guarantees of about 2.3 billion dollars while boasting dominance.
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New York
Thurday
Reuter
Cassius Clay
Joe Frazier
New Sporting Editor Appointed at The Canberra Times
Michael Foster becomes sporting editor succeeding Peter Lyon who leaves Canberra. Fortec, a New Zealander with broad sports experience as participant, administrator and commentator, has covered athletics, swimming, basketball, rugby union, shooting and lifesaving. He has refereed senior rugby and covered basketball refereeing at national levels.
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Michael Foster
The
Canberra
Times
Peter Lyon
Me. Fortec
Canberra Times
Enn
Ae Nay
Howly
Narooma and Moruya Host Amateur Golf Championships
An amateur golf championship event is staged across South Coast courses including Narooma and Moruya. The competition features nine hole and over 18 hole events, with open and handicap divisions held over two days at local venues.
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Ime Bouin
Ae Narooma Coy
Moruya
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