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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

4

Anderson beats Rosewall for NSW Open title

In Sydney at White City, veteran Mal Anderson, 37, defeated top seed Ken Rosewall 6 3 6 4 6 4 to win the New South Wales men's singles final and collect over 2 000 in prize money. Court beat Goolagong 4-6 6-3 10-8 to win the women's title, while Anderson and Newcombe won the men's doubles 6-1 6-4.

Margaret Court Fvanne Goolagong White City Sydney Jander Mal Anderson Ken Rosewall New South Wales Anderson Rosewall Nsw White Frongs Goolagong Mrs Court Evonne Missy Goolagong New Zealand Auckland Mal Anderson John W Newcombe Alex Metrewell Lissa Kazuko Sawamatsu Jan O'Neill

Melbourne runner Raferty reaches Bega on sixth stage

Sunday update on Tony Rafferty, a Mel bourne runner, arriving in Bega shortly before 6pm during his Sydney to Melbourne marathon. He will depart tomorrow at 9am for a 40 mile leg to Eden.

Bega Melbourne Tony Rafferty Sydney Eden

Gould Extends To Win State 200m Freestyle

Shane Gould narrowly defeats Suzanne Anderson in the State 200m freestyle final at North Sydney pool. Gould clocked 2:08.0, missing her Munich Olympic world record by several seconds, while Anderson posted a 2:09.7 personal best. Olympians Sharon Booth and Narelle Moras raced for third at 2:15.9, with Booth prevailing. Anderson later won junior 400m in 4:42.0, and Michael Wenden led the men’s open 200m with 1:57.7 though short of his heat record.

Sydney Shane Gould Suzanne Anderson North Sydney Miss Anderson Sharon Booth Narelle Moras Miss Booth Michael Wenden Wenden

Sydney Harbour hosts world 18ft sailing title race winners

Dave Porter steered KB to a close first heat victory in the world 18ft sailing championship on Sydney Harbour. The lead changed four times before KB beat Travelodge International by seven seconds. Travelodge's spinnaker bracing failed as they dropped to third and nearly capsized.

Sydney Dave Porter Sydney Harbour Travelodge International Roger Welsh USA Bob Holmes Nsw

ACT Girls Rally Past Caserta in Adelaide Softball Meet

ACT girls defeated Caserta 13 to 10 yesterday in the Australian junior girls softball championships in Adelaide. Anne Murray starred with a home run as ACT posted multiple wins including Vic d Tas 14 to 1 and SA 6 to 0, while NSW dropped a game.

ACT Caserta Adelaide Anne Murray Vic d Tas Vsd SA NSW

McCormack wins NZ Grand Prix at Pukekohe

Tasmanian driver John McCormack in the Ansett team Elfin won a strong New Zealand Grand Prix at Pukekohe. He led from the first lap as rivals faltered, with Alan Rollinson closing late but McCormack held on for victory. Graham McRae and David Oxton faced mechanical issues. Rollinson praised McCormack's consistency and speed.

Auckland John McCormack Ansett Team Elfin Pukekohe Alan Rollinson Rollinson McCormack Rothman New Frank Radisich Radisich

Pakistan bats swing Test as Lillee strains back

At the Sydney Ground Mushtaq Mohammad and Asif Kabal helped swing the third Test for Pakistan as Lillee strained his back, failing to bowl after tea. Australia collapsed with five wickets for 28 runs, leaving Pakistan only 4 behind with six wickets remaining and 53,000 fans watching.

Sydney Mushtaq Mohammad Pakistan Asif Kabal Sydney Cricket Ground Dennis Lillee Australia Intikhab Alam Saleem Edwards Marsh Walker Lillee Massie Rodney Marsh Sadiq Mohammad

Sadiq Mohammad shines as Pakistan battles Australia lunch

Sadiq Mohammad top scored with a stylish 46 as Pakistan push to 141 four for, while Wasim and Asif Iqbal stitched a crucial stand. Lillee and Massie troubled late but the visitors faced disciplined Australian bowling on a lively pitch. Mushtaq Mohammad and Asif Iqbal added later to shift momentum against a wavering attack.

Lillee Massie Sailiq Jillee Cl Cihani Walters Lallee Pakistan Buss Shine Sadiq Abbas Watkins Marsh Majid Khan Australia Ken Harrington Wasim Redpaih Chey Chappell Redpath Mushtaq Mohammad Asif Iqbal

Group 8 elects Kennedy president and Wandine secretary

At the Goulburn Workers' Club meeting, Jim Kennedy of Canberra was returned as Circup 8 Rugby League president and Alan Wandine of Queanbeyan as secretary. Gerry Osborne re-elected treasurer with senior vice president Frank Willis and junior vice president George Tooke joining a full management committee.

Jim Kennedy Canberra Circup Alan Vandine Queanbeyan Goulburn Workers Goulburn Gerry Osborne Frank Willis George Tooke Messrs Kennedy Wandine Osborne Rod Wise Harry Brien Don Houssenlage Tooke Fred Land Kennedy Reg Beaver Canberra and Croup 8 Cdmril Trict Yandine Elphick Belconnen United Queanbeyan United Croup Willis Crookwell Cseek Canberra Tigers Wise Yass Ruphy Goulburn United Yass O'Brien Woden Valley Me Houssenlage Referees’ Appointments Board Referees Appointments Board M. Riley YW. Bryde BE. Reynolds J. Foran B. Cranston Barry Cranston Bob Bennett Bill Sullivan Don Burge John Allan Vasa Bennett A. Wandine P. Chapman Riddell K. Hill L. Finn Les McIntyre Vandine Country Rugby League CRL Sydney Parks and Gardens Bega Monaro Riverina Wagga Kevin Gibb Molonglo Shield North Caanberra

ACT Downs Australian Schoolboys One Day Match at Manuka Oval

ACT defeated Australian Schoolboys Cricket Council representative XL by innings and to all out for 74. ACT reached 6-164 at stumps as the game lingered 197 minutes beyond ASC’s innings with Kerry Owen content to let batsmen play out. Northern Suburbs spinner Graham Smith claimed 6-14, while John McMurtrie led ACT with a cautious 50 in 100 minutes. Spectators were few as the match drifted to a draw-like finish with WA leading 2 points in the scene on Page 11.

Snow Arnold Prowler Pollock Redpath Stackpole Ian Chappell Crreg Chappell Majal Khan Walters ACT Australian Schoolboys Cricket Council Manuka Oval ASC ACC Kerry Owen ASCC Manuka Northern Suburbs Graham Smith Othe Smith ASCO Puan Gray Nsw Graham Hughes Moore Grerg Grant John McMurtrie Neil Bulger North

All Blacks crush England in 99 to 0 victory

New Zealand dominated England in a one sided rugby test at Wembley Stadium. Sid Going set up a try, Ian Kirkpatrick scored, and Joe Karam converted as New Zealand led from early in the match. The final score stood at 99 to 0 after a dominant performance by the visitors.

London New Zealand All Blacks England Bickenham Press Association New Zealand Sid Going Ian Kirkpatrick Mole Joe Karam Fogland Preece Janice Young Stevens Ave Williams

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