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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1965
Page
3
Newcombe wins the Los Angeles hardcourt championship beating Roche and Stolle among others. He attacks Roche’s backhand with a swift serve and solid forehand, overcoming set points to claim the title as part of a strong international tour showing.
Japan's top player Osamu Ishiguro defeated Warren Jacques 6-2 6-8 6-3 to win the seaside lawn tennis title at Manly. It marked the first Japanese success in Australia in over 30 years. Jacques fought back with sharp reflexes but Ishiguro's form prevailed after saving three match points.
Victorian athlete Ron Clarke failed to break the world mile record in a grass-track challenge at Wentworth Park. He clocked around 4 minutes and contended hard in the finishing stretch but fell short of the mark as rivals led. In a separate note, Mr. Ken Moss of the City Bowling Club is shown delivering during social play at Canberra.
The South Club celebrates a standout Christmas Bowl Carnival with praise for the pairs final at Canberra City greens. Umpire Len Howarth lauded the display as one of the finest seen, as Canberra Bowls members share in the weekend success and the singles events showcase strong play.
Rumored return of Kilshery follows setbacks after the Raundnock 45 win. Trainer Smith plans a first-up effort in the five furlong Randwick Challenge Stakes on January 30 with possible follow-up in the mile LPS at Randwick on April 17. The horse has undergone shoeing and rest as caretakers report fitness nearing readiness.
Sunday at Dromane Baths in Sydney irish record holder Susan Ryan, a Dickson hub member, posted top times for the under 12 breaststroke as Max Blumental dominated the backstroke in the same meet. Officials will adjust times from the trials across 220 heats with 2b entrants.
Swimmers continue to drop times as Manuka training yields dividends. A weekend cricket match features tight bowling from Hannan and King, with Owen on 32 and Smythe five as Sydney and Turér battle for a late innings edge.
The top scorer in the N S W decathlon championship at the Sydney athletic field was not awarded the title because he is a Victorian. The report lists events and names including A Hopkins St Mary's and A R Morley Cessneck among competitors, with officials noting NSW team had a fair chance.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous weights, names, and indices referencing Canberra Saturday weigh-ins. The garbled items include many personal names, towns, and unclear measures, suggesting a compiled schedule or results page with weights tied to athletes and events.
Elizabeth Magassy broke another record at the Canberra Swimming Club’s races at the Olympic Pool. Her 100 yards backstroke time set a new under 12 girls’ standard. Notable performances included Payne and Steherbinag earning NSW selection for the Sydney meet on January 24 and country stars excelling in trials.
Canberra Amateur Cycling Club held grasstrack racing at Narrabundah Oval on Saturday and track racing at Queanbeyan on Sunday with results featuring riders such as Withers Puthie and Grey across multiple handicap events. Names like L Taybor Ci Sycamore Rovere and McCamey appear in senior and junior divisions.
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