Wenden Wins Narrowly at NSW Championships in Sydney
Olympic champion Michael Wenden swam 53.85 in the final of the 100m freestyle at Drummoyne Pool, just shy of his Australian sprint record. He edged Greg Rogers by two metres as Rogers eyes an upset in the 200m. Denise Langford wins the women’s sprint title in a dead heat with Karen Moras, both clocking 1:03.4. Diana Rickard shines, winning open events in butterfly, backstroke, and the 200m individual medley, breaking Leslie George’s NSW record in butterfly. Moras defeats Rickard in medley, closing the program.
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Diana Rickard
Leslie George
Amon wins Rothmans International race in NZ Ferrari
Chris Amon, in a 24 litre Ferrari, clinched his second Tasman series win at the 75 mile Rothmans International in Levin, watched by about 20 000 spectators. Piers Courage finished second after a late surge, with Frank Gardner third and Leo Geoghegan fourth as the race saw multiple retirements including Hill, Rindt, and Bindi.
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Frank Gardner
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Calypso Time For The West Indians In Tasmanian Test
Hobart report on a West Indies victory attempt and Rohan Kanhai 151 in a drawn Tasmanian clash. Kanhai’s dynamic strokeplay, two moments of missed chances, Joey Carew steadying innings, and Kevin Badcock’s young showing highlight a high tempo day as West Indies reach 349 for seven with Tasmania 0 for 12.
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Rohan Kanhai
Tasmania
Joey Carew
Lance Gibbs
Aunceston
Kevin Badcock
C. L
Jack) Badcock
Kanhai
Findlay
Neil Hawke
Scotland Defeats France In Five Nations Opener
Scotland edged France by six points to three in Paris as a try and a penalty gave Scotland the win in the first match of the Five Nations Championship. France managed a single penalty.
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Arp Reuter
Scotland
France
Overseas buyers to lead 43rd Wellington yearling sale
Australians will form the largest overseas buying bloc at Trentham for the 43rd national yearling sale, with 61 yearlings catalogued for three days. US Ireland South Africa Philippines and Malaysia will also bid as last year’s record totals were surpassed.
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Adelaide
Bart Cummings
Foyster
New South Wales
Smith wins Victorian Open by defeating Ashe in four sets
Sian Smith, 22, of California, defeated Arthur Ashe in four sets to win the Victorian Open men's singles title in Melbourne. The 164 minute final ended 14-12 6-8 6-3 8-6 after a marathon first set and a comeback by Ashe in the second. Smith now trails Ashe 1-3 in their head-to-head meetings and drew about 4,500 spectators with his power game.
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Sian Smith
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Ashe
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Australians shine as Hunt claims junior title and Court wins
Western Australian Lesley Hunt retains the girls title defeating Victoria’s Kerry Melville 6 4. Margaret Court beats Kerry Harris 6 1 6 4 to win the women’s singles and, with Judy Tegart, take the doubles later. Geoff Masters defeats Adriano Panatta 6 1 6 2 to win the boys’ Open title as the Open Championships proceed amid prize limits for Americans until after February 1.
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Ear
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Victoria
South Australia eye outright Shield win against Queensland
South Australia, trailing leaders Western Australia on the Sheffield Shield table, can seize the lead outright with a two day win over Queensland after declaring a first innings 178 run advantage at Adelaide Oval. Les Favell led a disciplined century stand with Greg Chappell as SA battled through a stubborn Queensland attack with key contributions from Terry Jenner and Ashley Mallet.
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Famechon training method puzzles British boxing experts
London reports that Australian Johnny Famechon may win the world featherweight title from Spain's Jose Legra on January 21 at Royal Albert Hall. A 60 year old training method, devised by Famechon’s manager Ambrose Palmer, emphasizes brief, high-intensity sessions with four sparring rounds, two rounds of training, and three minutes of floor work in 30 seconds, contrasting with longer routines. Palmer recalls his father’s tough regimen and argues speed and precision come from relentless pace, while promoter figures and the World Boxing Council acknowledge the fight.
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Cynthia II wins final heat in English Speaking Union Cup series
John Cuneo sailed Cynthia II to a well judged win in the final heat at Brisbane. The Cup winner hinges on a protest by Paul Kelly of Tiki over a port and starboard rule breach at the first windward mark. Cynthia II surged from a weak start to take third at the last mark with Sea Joy and Ann Boyes close behind.
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Oncone
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Howard Piggott
Careless jockey suspended after Canberra race upset
Canberra apprentice Rodney De Smet received a one month ban for careless riding on Arc en Ciel in the Tom O Shanter Handicap at Canberra. The event saw Bannock win from Formidable and Colonnade, with Arc en Ciel misbehaving from the turn, while The Hour suffered a lip injury at the start.
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Knee and Goldsmith spark Australia to 216 in second innings
In Melbourne on day two of the women’s Test England vs Australia, Australia rallied to 216 all out as Miriam Knee and Loyce Goldsmith stitched a 88 run stand in 118 minutes. Knee reached 96 while Goldsmith accumulated patient strokes before a late flourish. England held a 42 run lead after first innings.
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