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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1966
Page
4
Sydney report says Australia’s Test captain Bevin Roth doubts winning the third Test after England’s 88 and Australia trailing 4/703. He pins hopes on Bob Cowper and Doug Walters and warns the match will be an uphill fight with a tough battle ahead.
The second day of the third Test features England posting 328 for five as partnerships with Allen and Jones frustrate the opponents. The narrative centers on tight bowling, key slips catches, and the struggle to extend the innings before close, with Australia pressing to dismiss the tail and chase the target.
Allen enters the dilemma as the Wright-Winders defend the wicket amid a tense display. Queenstani bowled slowly, but Allen accelerates to 20 in a stand after a shaky start. Wicket keeper shows sharp fielding while the pace quickens and the score edges toward 45.
London papers quote John Clarke praising a Test match as terrifice while noting rain and feverish conditions. The discussion touches on England's potential victory and Australia’s strong performance, with mentions of players, venues, and the Adelaide context across shifting views.
A tangled racing report notes Why So opened a 14M guineas bid under HO U Riley with Melbourne yearling sales drama. Ravine was second favourite at VA while Kiley faced a busy day racing details, including ties to Rivonia Beau and Why Se, amid late starts and strong finishes as crews prepared for Twickenham.
In a crowded Twickenham race meeting, Forgive won the handicap with a strong finish ahead of King Kraal and Canhero. The event featured Tight pack racing, a display from Canberra riders, and significant bets with Mundicap and Doon among the notable improvers.
The Goulburn and District Tennis Association and ACTLTA plan a meeting to resolve the recurrent October clashes between the Goulburn burn and ACT open tennis tournaments. Both events lack all top players as international and strong locals split between regions, with tentative dates and possible trophy collaboration discussed for regular Canberra-Goulburn competition.
John Cope starred for Kingston in a Saturday ACT first grade cricket match against Queanbeyan, signaling title timing as a NSW representative with skill and experience. The innings highlighted Cope's technique, while teammate Clem impressed, taking three for 18 as Kingston weathered absences before a late surge.
Australia’s young batsman Doug Walters rises under Test pressure. Entering at a precarious four for 124, Walters built a formidable innings, matching his early promise with a string of pivotal scores. Despite England’s bowling, his decisive hand steadied the chase, earning praise from locals and opponents alike as he cemented his place in Australia’s plans. Walters, just shy of 20, has already carved a rapid rise from NSW beginnings to a fourth season, forming a storied start to his Test career.
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