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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1963
Page
8
Laver loses to Rosewall 6 3 4 6 4 4 in a hard fought display while Hoad drops a set to Laver 6 4 6 3 8 6 as crowds of over 8 000 witness the pro mob. Rosewall and Hoad press the attack with aggressive serving and early breaks.
Sir James survived a protest by Eddie Doon rider of Prince Osborne over alleged interference near the three furlong post. Chief steward W J Wilson dismissed the objection after a heated hearing. Doon had earlier won the Plandicap with Milagre, while other races saw Locking, First Launching, and Eternity prominent.
Sydney racing news reports trainer T J Sab hopes Mook will ride at Randwick on Wednesday despite a throat virus leaving Moore doubtful for the event. Meanwhile Liza's Pride shows improving form with strong track work ahead of Maiden assignments.
In Launceston, Combined XI bowled out for 77 chasing MCC's 331 declared. Norm ONeill top scored with 22, Jan Crowden 21, while Trueman took 4 13 and Larter 4 24. Gary Blakey slowed MCC second innings as play ended with Sheppard 67 and Parfitt 38.
Keen cricket featured in all first grade matches with Kingston pressing early against Northbourne. Ken King bowled 5 for 44 in 12 overs to push Kingston toward an opening wicket, while Northbourne reached 149 with late overs. Queanbeyan struggled against Ainslie as McTernan led a 44 not out innings. In second grade, Northbourne posted 12 1 and took 6 Ainslie wickets for 35.
Irate punters say the committee favored members after course improvements. The public bar is smaller and crowded while the members bar is scarcely used. At the public kiosk boys mobbed punters for soft drink bottle deposits.
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