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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
8
West Indians sit with three wickets in hand and 316 runs ahead after a disciplined day in Sydney. Worrell battled 198 minutes for 11 fours and one six as Renaud’s bowling held the hosts to limited scoring.
West Indies post 339 in their first innings while Australia struggle on a bowler friendly pitch. Worrell scores 82 with Smith reaching 50 as Davidson and Sobers resist. Gibbs and Valentine strike for Australia but the day ends with WI 179 for 7 in their second innings.
A. Spaits discus thrower and Albert Mapassy hammer thrower from Canberra North Club earn state team spots at trials. Spaits surpassed 140 feet to show top state form. Mapassy, a junior, nearly reached 150 feet in senior hammer and was edged by K. Gadsden. Peter Harrison chosen as 90 yards hurdles reserve from South Canberra Club. Bruce Robbie misses selection after mile excluded from match, despite winning the state mile last Wednesday.
Canberra Skindiving Club members met at Guerilla Bay on the south coast for weekend events. Seas were generally smooth but conditions hindered spearfishing with overcast skies and poor underwater visibility. New members narrowed Lance Carder’s lead as Ernie Kruck moved into second with 172 points. current standings list Carder 347, Keruck 1282, Andrew 2424, O'Dell 169, Marshall 167, Burden 1274, Fenning 110, De Vaurno 89, McEwen 80, Cooper 70, Bell 524, Rayment 50, Oakley 50.
South Australia trails by 142 on first innings after 5 191 at stumps in second innings. Victoria set 345 lead after 5 293 to 345. Maddocks top scored with 102 and Cowper 83 as SA stumble. Dansie Sargent and Ill led SA batting in second innings.
In a rain affected match Victoria posted 203 in their first innings with Furlong and Crompton among top scorers. South Australia replied 203 with Gaunt and Connolly effective then Sargent and Hodge heavy on the bowling. second innings South Australia 5 down at stumps.
Three Australian state squash champions arrived in England to compete in tests against England and America. Jan Shearer, 24, South Australia. Aline Smith, 24, Victoria. Yvonne West, 20, New South Wales.
In Randwick previews Maximillian shows brilliant form for the Two-Year-Old Novice over 6f with a five-length half-mile gallop in 49s. Cometa and Tahiti loom as main rivals in the same meeting while Belle Genet bids value in the Encourage Handicap. Count Rego seeks Welter success after a strong trial and promising fillies race points to Cometa versus Kieta Girl.
Selections list multiple horses across novice, handicap, welter and other categories. Maximillian is named as best bet and paired with Cometa for a best double.
International officials attacked IOC moves to cut sports at the Olympics. Japan proposed dropping two sports from the 1964 Tokyo Games. Dr Karel Popel of Czechoslovakia urged against reducing the programme. Sven Thold of Sweden expressed mixed views on secondary sports.
Apprentices can claim in all races at Randwick meeting with 3.30 starting time. Novice ICAP for Colts and Geldings lists horses Well Done Copper King Maximilian Gold Fiddle Lacacius Brave Briton Amutl Lord Coventry King Brian Undying Damtalk Cooee Bird and more. 5.10 Encouraging Scap for Far Fillies and Mares features Miss Thrush Artist's Joy Belle Genet Clara Belle Gailstorm Angl ia La Tahmoor Taj Mahal. 5.40 Twileight Bandicap includes Tranquiette Winchester Perouse Clear Profit Mt Royal High Row Empress Fay Flash Time Another Link Permel New Stand Robin Tout Yonder Merry Inn Tabulated El Rancho. 6.15 Welter Handicap lists Amanullah Count Rego Meyisti Angostura Persian Latin Seaward Royal Perception Baroda Red Voyage Sir Light.
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