Former athlete rejects medal dispute over 1945 Olympic 200m
Shirley De La Hunt known as Shirley Strickland recalls narrowly missing bronze at the 1945 London Games. Bob Sparks of the National Union of Track Statisticians says photos show De La Hunt finished third, while Audrey nitersen is named in error. He reports the mistake to the Australian Athletic Union for possible action via the IAAF.
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Britons Dominate First Heat of World Final Sailing
In Brisbane on Waterloo Bay British sailors David Howlett and Chris Tan led the first heat of the World Final Class Championships, amid 78 boats from 16 nations. Weather featured gusts to 30 knots with squalls. several boats capsized and many retired due to rig failures. KB Skippered by Dave Porter withdrew after a storm. Sove Kulmig Miles Poursiture won the heat with Frithines sailing by Griffith close behind.
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Queensland
Neville Buckley
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Rookie Edmondson Upsets Newcombe To Win Open Title
Mark Edmondson, 21, of Gosford, upset Ken Rosewall in the semi final and John Newcombe in the final to capture the Australian Open singles title and a 4156 prize. Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the women's singles, defeating Renata Tomanova 6 2 6 2.
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Hitle Singe
Jimmy Connors
John Marks
White City
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Miss Tomanova
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Tidy Blue nearly derailed in Canberra Two Year Old Stakes
At Canberra Paceway on Saturday afternoon Tidy Blue, driven by Clem Smith, almost faltered when June Ayr challenged at the straight. Smith steadied the colt who fought back to win by a head amid a volatile betting scene with several bookmakers withdrawing. Gay Frenchman and Medlow Direct also impressed bettors with strong showings across the five event card.
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Royal Zany
Diva
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Bolo Chance Tiles
Matrige Moore
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Frank Day
West Indies tighten grip as Australia falters in Sydney
At stumps on day two of the fourth Test West Indies edge ahead after dismissing Australia for 164 for four. Julien and Holding, both returning from injuries, led a brisk Caribbean attack that limited Australia to 455 in reply to West Indies 455. Lloyd added 51 as the visitors closed 164 for four, with the Hill crowd roaring amid the bruising spell and late rescue efforts by Turner and Redpath.
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Michael Holding
Australia
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Murray
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Reg Ledwidge
Thomson holds up Australia with four-wicket burst
In a tense day of test cricket at Brisbane, Thomson claimed three for 17 and Walker took four for 70 as West Indies fought back. Australia trailed by 191 with six wickets remaining as Chappell and Gosier steadied the innings, while heavy fielding errors and a spectacular diving catch from Thomson punctuated the day. Denning Lillee was ruled unfit with a chest virus, leaving Australia short in the field.
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Denna ‘Lillee
Jeff Thomson
Murray
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Wallabies Routed by England 23 6 at Twickenham in Test
England overwhelmed Australia 23 6 at Twickenham after three quick second half tries. Wallaby forwards dominated early but England scrum power and quick ground game swung the match, with key tries by Corless Lampkowaki and Duckham sealing the win. Australia slump continues with five defeats in 19 on tour.
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Parun Wins New Zealand Tennis Title at Wilding Park
Onny Parun of New Zealand overcame flag effects and travel chaos from Prague to win the New Zealand tennis title at Wilding Park, defeating Aucklander Peter Langsford 7-5 7-6 7-6 in the final. Judith Connor of Auckland claimed the women's title by defeating fellow New Zealander Elliott 4 6 4.
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Onny Parun
New Zealand
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London
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Parun
Judith Connor
Auckland
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Hammer throwing record broken in Sydney by Peter Farmer
Sydney hammer thrower Peter Farmer on holiday from the University of Texas in El Paso shattered the British Empire record with a 71.46 metre throw at ES Marks Field. The 23 year old, ranked 12th in the world, also beat the Australian national mark and boosted prospects for Montreal Olympic selection. He noted back trouble but felt the throw was a surprise and his best in months.
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Barry Williams Wos
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All-the-way Victory in AL Gi Hunter Cup at Melbourne Showground
Truant Armagh driven by Brian Gath secured an all-the-way win in the $53,000 AL Gi Hunter Cup at the Melbourne Showground. The substitute reinsman, Melbourne’s leading driver, started second favourite at 4/2 and held off Adios Victor by a head after trainer Kevin Robinson was suspended.
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Hipwell Doubtful For Rest Of Australia Tour
Ireland selectors named three new caps for the national side facing Australia at Lansdowne on January 17 as Hipwell hobbled on tour with a knee issue after a fluke hit against a post at Gosforth. The Wallaby captain’s fitness remains uncertain and Hipwell could miss the match if surgery is needed.
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