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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1967
Page
2
Paul Sheahan scored a double century on the second day for Victoria, reaching 22 in 444 minutes with 11 fours and one six to help Victoria reach 506 in the first innings against South Australia at the MCG. South Australia trailed 3,102 at stumps.
NSW wrestled a first innings lead at the Sydney Cricket Ground as middle order failed against Queensland. Teen left armer Peter Leslie sparked excitement by bowling Sam Trimble for three. Peter Anderson and Grahame Carlin steadied NSW to save the day. Queensland were 171 in their first innings.
Simpson anchored Australia on a slow Wanderers pitch after winning the toss. He with Redpath Cowper and Chappell built a solid day, despite Lawry falling early. South Africa rotated bowlers, Dumbrill and Pollock retired injured, leaving Australia with 71 at lunch and 107 at close as Redpath, Cowper, and Chappell supported him.
West Indies end day one at 4212 with Rohan Kanhai undefeated on 75 as crowds disrupt play at Calcutta. Robin Bynoe and Conrad Minute openers run out for 47 after a shaky start. Early delays caused by fans spilled onto the field and light ended play five minutes early.
Jack Brabham and teammate Dennis Hulme of New Zealand will occupy the first and second spots on the starting grid for the South African Grand Prix in Johannesburg. The race kicks off the season counting toward the drivers and constructors championships.
GISBORNE Sunday reports Brabham and Hulme leading practice as Brabham clocked a lap at 103.719 mph on the 4.14 mile circuit while Hulme posted 103.01 mph. Surtees ran over 102 mph but fuel trouble slowed his W-12 Honda team. Clark and Hill of England planned to run in Lotus cars before final placings.
Brazilian tennis star Maria Bueno, three time Wimbledon champion, denied London reports she planned to turn professional. She said she has received several offers but signed none and does not intend to sign a contract for at least a year.
Weddell excels in heavy and light air aboard the Heron at the Austral championships. He wins multiple heats, tops the field among 16 year olds, with strong showings from Dalgleish and Pound. The Victorian team, including Rowe and McClure, emphasize versatile inland and coastal sailing while the fleet adjusts to changing course lengths and brisk winds.
Cadence, the most successful small yacht in Australian ocean racing, is named provisional winner of the 1966 Sydney to Hobart race at Hobart on Sunday.
Debhel Boy, a four year old, won the International Stakes at Caulfield last Monday and is favored to win the Bagot Handicap at Flemington today. Ridden by Im Johnson, Debhel Boy faces a strong field of nine including Snowstream Tass and Blue Special. Top Court heads the Standish Handicap as Warrnambool three year old looks to strike in the other feature.
Local trainers Norm Galvin and Jack Gordon lead a five-horse challenge in the Canberra Maiden Handicap with Galvin fields Prince of Pleasure Reval Shayne and Shul Fillies while Gordon sends Dolly Dancer and Bella Sobella. Interference by Prince of Pleasure in an earlier run at Moonee Valley is noted.
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