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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1962
Page
4
Five fancied horses win as Acton equalled a race record set in 1959 by Flying Raven. Regina, Boroola and Colza Lass score while Beach Boy and Kashan stumble as favourites fall.
Shackle ridden by N Munsie won the opening race at Acton New Year meeting with Martini close behind and Constant Plea a half length back in third. Former U S Davis Cup star Ted Schroeder and wife visited Mr and Mrs J H Gordon of Dalgety, sharing betting on Shackle's victory.
Melbourne racing notes predict French Empire as favorite in the 10 furlong Essendon Centenary Cup at Moonee Valley. The event supports local charities and marks centenary celebrations. Scratches are heavy with around 20 entries withdrawn among 10 divisions and several hopefuls like Cherished Empress and Sere aera.
English sprinter Gordon Pirie lost to Chiqueto De Arcuiz in a 5000 metres bullring race at Tolosa. It was Pirie's second defeat in a month after a San Sebastian relay upset where Arriez and another Spaniard beat him by nine seconds with a VW yards start.
NSW led Queensland by 81 runs with seven wickets in hand at the Sydney Cricket Ground after a 14 588 crowd witnessed strong NSW bowling led by Richie Benaud. Peter Burge and Des Bull offered stubborn resistance as Queensland ended day with 209 all out.
Melbourne crowd of 12 000 saw Victoria recover in the Sheffield Shield match as Anderson starred with 69 and 102 not out in the second innings. South Australia spinner Sincock troubled the hosts while Lawry supported with useful feetwork, lifting the tempo after a slow start.
Prize winners include Rival f A. G. Burton and Rundle from Lake Macquarie Yacht Club. Derwent entry expected to enter later. Boongown from Pitwater Yacht Club crossed the Hashing line at 8.14 p.m. Janzoon Two and Joanne Brodie placed second and third. Divisional winners to be announced tomorrow.
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