Fate of Igloo in balance as decision awaited in Perth
Leading Perth veterinary surgeon Percy Sykes is en route to decide if the champion stayer Igloo should be destroyed after damaging both forelegs in final Perth Cup preparations. Igloo had been an odds-on favourite amid a crowded field, with owners Colonel and Mrs Tippett seeking expert guidance before any ruling.
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Japanese golfers arrive for Auckland Dunlop event
Sixty Japanese golfers and sixty supporters arrived by air in Auckland for the $2,000 Dunlop Japan sponsored one day tournament on Tuesday and the New Zealand professional section Ama tion championship opening on Wednesday.
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Rosewall and Anderson to meet in final Melbourne
Ken Rosewall 37 defeats Allan Stone in four sets to reach the final at Kooyong while Mal Anderson 36 beats Ales Metrevelt in straight sets to set a Rosewall Anderson title clash. Goolagong faces Wade in the women's final.
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World XI trails Australia after second day at Melbourne
Australia hold an 11 run lead over the World XI after the second day of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. World XI were 142 at stumps, with Springbok Hylton Ackerman on nine and Zaheer Abbas on 21 as Dennis Lillee’s near miss was spilled at backward point. Peter Pollock arrived late, providing inspiration to Tony Greig who finished with 4-41 off Shov ers.
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Australian OK dinghy heats led by J Firth at Mackay
Canberra sailor Jerry Firth dominated the OK dinghy heats at Mackay with wins in multiple heats. Clarke of Brisbane finished second in both six heats aboard Commanche, while other Canberra placings included S Firth and J Leyim Torn.
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Turner sparks NSW push in shorthanded Sheffield Shield match
NSW captain Turner leads an 73 not out opening stand with Allen Anderson as NSW reaches 185 for 2 at stumps in the second innings after Queensland had 128 in their first. Turner’s innings lifted NSW to a strong position for outright points in the Sheffield Shield clash at the sea.
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World XI versus Australia Test duel continues in rain-affected play
World XI captain Sobers steers attack as Australia resume to chase around 300 plus. Alam bowls superbly, while Chappell and Massie rally for Australia despite early World XI pressure. Rest of World falters after a strong start as Chappell 114 helps Australia to 149 for the last three wickets, with Pollock and Lillee among late breakthroughs.
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Terry Kelly Wins Decathlon Title at Sydney Championship
Sydney University athlete Terry Kelly surged from the early events to win the State decathlon crown at Sydney Athletic Field. He posted strong marks across pole vault and sprint hurdles to finish 172 points ahead of Roger Tegart of the University of NSW, while David Sotho topped the open decathlon with 5446 points. Three Canberra sub junior athletes were named to NSW's Shell Fast Coast team for the upcoming match, and other trials highlighted further junior performances and selections.
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Australia back in shield reckoning at Adelaide
Australia, chasing Sheffield Shield points, defeated Western Australia by one hour remaining on day three at Adelaide Oval. Ashley Mallett bowled 58 overs, taking seven catches by Eric Freeman set a SA record, as WA were bowled out for 140. SA replied with 258 runs, securing a decisive 118-run win and updating the shield standings.
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Schoolboy team from Australia lands in Colombo for tour
The Australian schoolboy cricket squad, led by captain Robert Golding, arrived in Colombo to begin a tour ending February 4. They will play three three day Tests, four two day matches against provincial teams, and face the Presidents XI. Local hosts welcomed them at Bandaranaike International Airport with Ceylon Schools Cricket Association officials present.
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Presentation of cheque to ACT Cricket Associa tion
Mr John Collins the die qnel manager of Cottees will present a cheque to wards the ACT Cricket Association at a dinner dance at the Statesman Motel Cure tin on Saturday. The funds help meet the association s guarantee to the Rest of the World for the match against a Southern NSW XI in Canberra on January 19. A trial match Sunday between two teams led by ACT captain Kerry Owen and David Bennett will be played with Illawarra players, and the Southern NSW XI will be chosen after the game.
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Seaman Wins Ercildoune Welter at Flemington
Melbourne race galloper Seaman delivered a rapid return for his new owner Wayne Heathcote when he narrowly won the Ercildoune Welter at Flemington on Saturday after a purchase made just days earlier.
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