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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

13

Early Collapse Of MCC Bats as Australian Eleven Dominate

Barry Shepherd and Alan Davidson starred as Australia nears a decisive win in the third Test at the SCG. England trailed by 46 runs after six wickets fell for 86, with Peter Parfitt 26 not out and John still at the crease.

Lindsay Hassett Sydney Barry Shepherd Alan Davidson Australia England S.C.G Peter Parfitt John Barry Jarman The C.G David Sheppard Jarman

Shield Cricket Standoff Delays South Australia Victoria Match

Play halted for nearly three hours at Adelaide Oval after heavy rain seepage. Australia led by 40 with Sobers delivering for Victoria and Titmus bowling with control as England fought back led by Pullar and Sheppard before collapse.

Adelaide South Australia Victoria Adelaide Oval Colin Egar Jack Kierse MT Sorta Ian Redpath Guest Australia Titmus Pullar David Sheppard England

England and Australia clash on scorecast of innings

SCOREBOARD ENGLAND 1ST INNINGS 279 AUSTRALIA 1ST INNINGS 319 ENGLAND 1ST INNINGS ... VICTORIA 1ST INNINGS 218 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1ST INNINGS 408 VICTORIA-2ND INNINGS 159 extras and bowling figures listed for Davidson McKenzie ONeill Sobers among others.

England Australia Victoria South Australia Redpath Favell Sobers Stackpole Potter

Simmons Leads Two Quick Wins in White City Tennis

At White City, Diane Simmons Maitland won two women's singles matches 6-3 6-1 and 6-0 6-1. She defeated R Agsill Nepean 6-1 6-2 and J Bailey Newcastle 6-3 6-1, with Christine Cook Maitland losing to C Finucane Nespean 6-1 6-1. In men’s singles, L Nelson Boggabri defeated P Taylor 6-0 6-1 as J Mozeley Armidale and G Welch Macleay posted 6-1 6-0 victories, and D Keys ACT beat L Straney Dubbo.

Sydney Diane Simmons White City L. Nelson Beggan P. Taylor Maitland R. Agsill Nepean Newcastle J. Bailey Diane D. Simmons D. R. Agsill D. J. Bailey C. Finucane Neapean D. C. Cook Christine Cook Nespean Christine Taylor J. Mozeley Armidale G .Welch Macleay D, Keys Act Dl. Straney Dubbo

Jones and Van Heerden Set for Stadium Bout

Sydney Monday card pits middleweight Don Jones against South African kingpin Gert Van Heerden at Stadium next Monday. Van Heerden has been beaten only once in 21 fights, a foul loss. Weight limit 11.6. Jones trainer praises charged form after sparring with Greg O'Hara, NSW amateur heavyweight champ, who says Jones is in top shape.

Sydney Kempsey Don “Bronco” Jones Gert van Heerden van Heerden Jones

Richardson Beats U S Star In Dallas Indoor Invite

Former American Davis Cup player Hamilton Richardson defeated United States No. 1 Chuck McKinley 8 10 6 3 6 4 in a Dallas indoor invitation tennis match today.

Dallas AA. P Hamilton Richardson Chuck McKinley United States

Leedham Favoured To Take Canberra Gift

Des Leedham the North City League club clerk is tipped to win the Canberra Gift on March 23 after his victory in the club footrace over Ken Irvine for the 800 pound first prize. The Canberra Gift 120 yard race helps crown a Lions Club athletics day with a total prize pool of 900 500 for the winner and 1625 overall for all events.

Canberra CSA Leedham Ken Irvine R.O Des Leedham Australia Canberra Lions Club Lions Club M. Richards Wailers Business Houses Richards Bendigo Stawell

Even Stevens Leased to Queen Mother Heads to Britain

Melbourne Cup winner Even Stevens will sail on the Doric from Auckland February 9 to Britain arriving March 19. Owner James Wattie said the horse will not run in the Queen's Cup Royal Meeting at Flemington February 23 and may be entered for the Queen's Cup if the Queen Mother agrees.

Wellington Alar Reuter Even Stevens Modest Auckland Britain Doric James Wattie Flemington Watle Queen Mother Stevens England

Gary Player Wins San Diego Open by One Stroke

South Africa’s Gary Player captured the $25,000 San Diego Open with a 270 total after a 67 third round, edging Tony Lema by one stroke who finished 271. Billy Casper and Charlie Sifford tied for third at 271 while Bruce Cramp ton ended 253.

San Diego A.A.P. Reuter Gary Player South Africa Tony Lema California Billy Casper Charlie Sifford Bruce Crampton

Athletics Titles To Be Held At Ainslie Oval Canberra hosts country championships

The country athletics championships will be held in Canberra at Ainslie Oval on January 27 and 28 with nearly 200 athletes. Newcastle leads visiting contingents, including two Empire Games representatives, while Canberra, Western Districts and the south coast build strong showings. Events cover sprints to hammer throw, with Albert Magassy a leading figure aiming for the open hammer title and possible national record.

Canberra Sydney Ainslie Oval Newcastle Quiggin Ryan South Coast Juep Wollongong Port Kembla Nowra Western Bathurst Dubbo Lithgow Court Inverell Kempsey Wagga Albury Blue Mountains Albert Magassy

Soviet Sport Attacks Torpedo Team for Cowardice

Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet sports daily Soviet Sport accuses Torpedo Moscow players of cowardice off the field and drunkenness in training. It criticizes the team, its trainers, and the Likachov Motor Works party body after six players demanded transfers, four of whom were World Cup stalwarts. The federation refused the requests last week.

Moscow P.reuter Torpedo Soviet Sport Criti:isms Parcat Likachov Motor Works Soviet Football Federation

Record Swim Finish Sets Victorian 880 Yard Marks

Ian Ward wins open freefly 880 yards in 9:46.71 with Robert Elmore second and Peter Hatch third. Dawn Fraser and Colleen Turner break local women’s 880 record with 10:53.7 and 10:59.2. Carolyn Horner aids Olympic Club three-point win in state championships.

Peter Hatch New Zealand Elmore Dawn Fraser Colleen Turner Fraser

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