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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1966
Page
4
Melbourne report notes England trails Australia by the Brisbane Test after a strong third day. The surface shows green and may offer help to bowlers again, with English bowlers aiming to dismiss the Australian batsmen and preserve hope of victory despite a challenging pitch.
England end day on 516 for 7 in reply to Australia’s 358 with 158 runs ahead. Substantial batting from Parks Tummin, Hirst and Vine presence noted as Australia’s bowlers struggle to dismiss the hosts.
Fiery Blue trained by Vin O'Neill is tipped to win the InterMediate Handicap at Canberra this afternoon after a strong provincial form run. The meeting features notable runners including Prince Avwlene and High Dante with Vin O'Neill aiming to lead in three winners.
Third Test selection in Melbourne names Lawry McKenzie Philpott Sincock Walters and other players. Connaty Allan are left out as the team faces England at the MCC with hopefuls like Grub and Humphrey pondering chances. pundits note few surprises in the lineup.
Captain Barry Shepherds and Terry Jenner anchored Western Australia to a strong second innings reply after a desperate day, as WA trailed South Australia by a small margin and pressed for a decisive stand in the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA. The century stand between Shepherds and Jenner highlighted WA’s fightback despite an early SA surge.
Trainer Charlie Waymouth said from Melbourne that Farmer's Hope would not start in the five furlong Granville Stakes at Sundown. Our Lynne was protested in last race and Moore's halt to consideration kept Our Lynne out of Stradbroke contention.
Randwick officials weigh Park Lane in the Fattersall’s Cup start today with Mark Lane’s participation appearing likely. Jockey Randy Talwan set to ride, weight considerations and rivals lingering in the field as trainers assess final chances before the Saturday race.
A long range forecast highlights Mrs Brian McKay now in Sydney as a likely winner of the British Women's Amateur Squash Championship next month. The column notes Heather as a strong contender with a storied career and links to Canberra, England, and Australia through recent tours and matches.
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