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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
4
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In a tense last over at Manuka Oval ACT defeated Sutherland by four runs after a muddy pitch and mixed batting. ACT bowler Charlie Smith led with seven wickets in Sutherland's 94 after ACT's 107 first innings led by strong fielding and tight bowling.
Rain halted all Berra cricket across grades on Saturday after rain Thursday and Friday. Third grade players felt the disappointment as their concrete games were called off. The ninth round abandonment lets ANU extend lead in first grade percentages, and creates a full competition table without percentages for the first time this season.
BRISBANE Sunday weather halted the Queensland vs Victoria Sheffield Shield clash after seven minutes at the Cricket Ground. Queensland was 14/172 with Peter Burge 47 not out and Brian Grace at the crease. Burge appealed after two overs. Alan Connolly conceded runs while John Swanson bowled a maiden. Play to resume tomorrow if weather permits.
Heavy rain and driving wind have depleted the gate for the third rugby long test between Australia and France in Toulouse. The conditions intensified as the match progressed with weather hampering attendance and play.
Gordon loses second horse as three year old Camille is destroyed after a loin muscle collapse and spine injury at Canberra racecourse following a tough barrier trial. Norbook earlier suffered a fatal leg break in the Maiden Handicap. Ashley Bawden rode four winners at the meeting including Sir Dutton who claimed the third consecutive win in the Mile.
Alcatraz, winner of the Ardmillan Handicap at Moonee Valley, will have a short setup before the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield on March 2. Trainer Bob Hoysted hailed the horse as the season’s standout. Alcatraz’s earnings rise past 530,500 after his 23rd win, with plan to target autumn features and the Moonee Valley track. Maritana also wins the Coburg Welter as Doug Murdoch maps a string of rich races. Red Shah dominates Clemton Park Handicap at Canterbury on a heavy track to prime Oakleigh Plate plans.
Raper carries a broken hand with padding while Billy Smith also plays with hand injuries. Both will face heavy tackling as Australian selectors adjust for possible Smith shifts. Kevin Junee named reserve back awaiting his Test debut. French side strengthens with Claude Mantoulan returning at full back. Mantoulan is a first class footballer and has taken to the field.
Chris Amon drove a faultless 1968 New Zealand Grand Prix at Puke Kohe in a red and gold Ferrari to edge Jim Clark who retired with engine failure. Denis Hulme and Laurence Brown collided late, sending both Brabham cars to hospital with minor injuries while Frank Gardner finished second.
Melbourne meeting at the Morning Star Boys home saw Bill Howard set a new world three yard sprint record with 11.9 seconds from scratch for 6 yards inside even. Howard beat Ricky Dunbar by three yards in the Victorian professional 130 yard sprint championship, with Rob Wishart nine more behind.
Sydney champion Ian Geoghegan takes the Surfers Paradise Gold Cup on a rain affected track, leading all the way in the 20 lap race. Lawrie Stewart and Phil Barnes finish second and third, both driving Morris Coopers from Sydney.
Billie Jean King defeated Margaret Court 6-2 6-4 to win the State women's singles title at Kings Park, Perth, in 49 minutes. Bowrey beat Ray Ruffels in a long men’s final 6-8 11-9 6-2 17-19 6-4. Evonne Goolagong beat Judy Salome 6-2 6-3 to win the Seaside Under-19 title at Manly.
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