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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
6
A high stakes Sheffield Shield match at the SCG features Victoria against New South Wales with selection for Australia’s winter tour at stake. Key contenders from both sides aim to boost their claims as selectors weigh form and potential for the English campaign.
Dave Rennéberg leads wickets this season as Grahame Carling contests a second Eng tour. NSW and ACT squads clash at Reid Park and Manuka with selection hinges on performances from key batsmen and bowlers amid a tight round of first grade cricket.
Sydney race notes show Calmness as the strong favorite for Rosehill’s six furlongs Pennant Hilly Handicap on Saturday. Several horses including Rising Sound and Neb Road are mentioned, with jockey Frank White noted for potential rides and past form cited from Randwick and Rosehill meetings.
Trinidad were all out for 321 on day two as 19 year olds Richard Desouza and Wayne Smart produced a 67 run partnership to rescue the innings. Desouza hit 67 of 127 for Trinidad with 10 fours in 278 minutes, while Smart contributed 31. Fred Titus claimed two wickets and Titmus three for Girata.
Northbourne is matched against a strong North Suburbs side at home with Barry Strang and Ricky Moore returning. Turner aims for full strength as Northern Suburbs trail by a point, while Woden’s result against ANU could push Northy into the top three for the first time this year.
Rain washed out most hopes of a start to the India Queensland cricket match in Brisbane. If and when the match proceeds it is almost certain that India's captain Nawab of Pataudi will play.
In Woy Woy under drizzly skies Jin Chink set a course against the field with a 65 to lead the Brindage Water District Golf Association professional tournament. About 60 golfers vie for the $4,000 prize as rain hampered play across the day.
Ron Clarke faces possible disqualification as Olympic selection hinges on race performance and amateur status. The article notes IOC threats affecting his eligibility for Mexico City in October, with Clarke aiming to prove fitness and secure a place despite political and regulatory hurdles.
Arthur McGuffin, a renowned Eastlake Australian Rules player with over 150 senior games, may pursue gridiron in the United States after winning a Rowry Foundation technical training award. He plans to leave January 2, weighing whether to focus on sport or study, and his form last season was hampered by academics. The ACT apprentice of the year in 1963 now works at the School of Physical Research.
Winger Rod Batterham, 20, posted to Canberra, could join Ainslie or rival clubs after a transfer to Woden Valley High School. He debuted last year and scored tries in the Jubilee Test against New Zealand in Wellington. NSW Country and Canberra interests loom as clubs court his services once the teacher’s transfer is resolved.
In the district battle over irrigation, clubs including Royal Cure herra and Queanbeyan seek an independent water source, citing Lake Burley Griffin and Queanbeyan River. Rain helped, but restrictions loom. members run hand watering and prep tees as the Southern Tablelands district golf association delays events to May 12 to accommodate staged improvements.
A special general meeting on February 7 will decide the future of Amurra Valley's aviation adjacent club. John Harris, described as the deauter of Royal Canberra, attended a recent committee gathering to review the site near the aerodrome and warned the land’s economic hazards. The club plans a membership drive and an advertising campaign to speed up work, with Peter Thomson representing Sun Pacific Golf overseeing supervision. Cliff Mann resigns as health committee head. John Cantor takes over as assistant secretary.
Thirteen year old Brisbane swimmer Janne Barnes shocked the Queensland State Titles at Valley Pool with a new Australian junior record in the 200 metres breaststroke finishing in 2 minutes 10.68 seconds. Barnes surpassed the previous Australian junior mark, previously held by Christine Cammy of France and Sawao Tanaka of Japan, both at 10.28 seconds set in a different context.
Australian Open and NSW Title races unfold as ACT players show strength in Perth and Sydney events. Heather Saville notes Lyne Watson leads with strong serves while rivals Pockaetue and Vin Bsee push for final success in the national championship context.
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