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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1977

Page

6

ACT boys fall as Hobart hosts national cricket clash

ACT schoolboys suffered a tight defeat as Hobart hosted a South Australia versus ACT match. Notable performers included Hiresbielt Victor, Nick Vale, and Cory Watts on a day when New Zealand joined the field in the heated contest. Re Lawrence bowled economically for ACT with 4-26 in 4 overs.

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Unclear cricket match scene with fan disruptions at Sydney

A chaotic Sunday at the Sydney ground features a fierce Paistin chicker tow remark, a marathon bowling spell of 1 verse 22F minutes, and Asif Iqbal sharing a drink with a fan. A streaker entertains 32,088 spectators before slipping.

Asif Iqbal

Pakistan battles Australia as third day ends in Sydney

Pakistan bowled superbly led by Imran Khan and Sarfraz, leaving Mushtaq Mohammad hopeful yet cautious after a day in which Australia said only rain could save them. Chappell praised Pakistan while lamenting Australia's batting indiscipline as Asif Iqbal excelled against tired bowling.

Nemet Mushtaq Pakistan Shuja Greg Chappell Australia Chappell Asif Iqbal Haroon Rashidid Javed Miandad

Pakistan Poised For Win In Australia Test Start

Pakistan atop the Sydney Test after a three day spell with Iman Khan and Sarfraz Nawaz sharing pace dominance. Australia slipped to 180 for nine as Pakistan bowlers limited the hosts under humid skies at the SCG. Waqar Abbas and Majid Khan led sharp fielding as Pakistan pressed for a 49 run triumph, while Zaheer Abbas endured a bruising blow. Captain Greg Chappell briefly rallied the chase before misfortune and tight Pakistan bowling sealed the innings.

Sydney Pakistan Australia Iman Khan Sarfraz Nawaz Sydney Cricket Ground Ces Waylore Vol Purstan AC Ike Pakitan Intinga Zaheer Abbas Gary Gilmour Denis Lille Imran Khan Rod Marsh Tom Brooks Tran Alan Turner Mira Sarkar Rick McCosker Barr Imran Tan Davis Imram Haroon Greg Chappell Bar Gary Cosier

Six a side day India match at Southwell Park

India were all out for 164 at tea in a six a side day event to be held at Southwell Park on January 30. Teams from Sydney Mudgee Bundarui Claes Albin Park and Crookwell plus five from Anbera will compete, with hopes a star player Greme Waltwin will play. Games start around 6 pm with a knockout phase and a prize pool. Refreshments including burgers drinks and a beer hall will be provided for spectators.

India Tea Ranperras Rest Stasaesiay Clret Southwell Park Sydney Mudgee Bundarui Claes Albin Park Crookwell Anbera Sidney Tea Cuno Pkt Greme Waltwin Canberra Tunes Hayes Company Nlom Wil McTide Ealal Te Iarunterra Chycet Sustiih Furnburgers

Woden Norths face tough Kuringai? Canterbury clash at Manuka Oval

In a subdued Canberra cricketweek, Manuka Oval proved too wet for play as leaders City and ANU postponed after a second inspection. West and South Woden delivered solid bowling, with Doug Osborne and Col Rowe anchoring a 34 run stand.

Woden Dene Monte Husmile Hate West South Woden O'Connor Wayne Matthews Mal Hall Moore Manuka Oval City ANU Puich Phiy

Ainslie dominates Woden Colts in ACT baseball clash

Ainslie built an early lead at Jamison Oval and tugged ahead 7 4 with strong batting, capitalizing on Colts errors. Key plays included Grattan Kemps home run and a late surge by Ainslie led by Graham Kemp, Mercer, Vickers, and Peter Faint as Maynard and Albrecht earned one hit apiece for the winners.

Ainslie Woden Colts Jamison Oval Alan Tull Cols Grattan Kemps Cully Funwets Finnaid Colin Chris Maynard Aimslen Brun Albrecht Graham Kemp Man Mercer Gey Vickers Peter Sam Ainshe Howe Tut Sif Bite Ainshe Etrors Maynard Albrecht

Inter varsity regatta on Lake Burley Griffin sees capsizes

Two sharpies stand upright as inter varsity invitational pace to Wehrweigt allarpe yachts on Lake Burley Griffin. Melbourne entry Dionyois began Lash but recovered amid variable conditions. Muse Plucker from Queembind Lieneraity placed second after capsize. ANU boat club hosts warm up event before multi university series. Women’s heat starts today at 10 30 am and men’s at 2 30 pm. Canberra boat skippered by Simon Broockman failed to keep keel, causing a disappointing race but crews are confident for the rest of the series.

Jrelourne Laniversis Lake Burley Griffin Melbourne Dionyois Muse Plucker Whch Lake Burley ANU Canberra Simon Broockman

Robin Duff Leads ACT to Softball Championship Title

The ACT women, led by Robin Duff, defeated Western Australia 10-2 to win their second straight Australian Junior softball title at Ballymore. Duff had three hits including two three-baggers and a walk, scoring three times and recording three strikeouts as ACT dominated most games in the series. Western Australia threatened early, but ACT outplayed them in six innings while NSW, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania filled final positions behind ACT.

Brisbane Robin Duff Western Australia Ballymore Act Queensland Miss Duff Leanne Mefflinn Roxann Ruthven Sue Baker Karen Jansen Jane Matthews Victoria Nsw South Australia Western Austral NSWS South Australis Tasmania

Australian sportscar title race at Calder

Melbourne Sunday reports Rusty French of NSW won the first round of the 1977 Australian sportscar championship at Calder Raceway driving a De Tomaso Pantera. He led after the first heat, finished third in the second heat, and claimed overall victory ahead of John Latham in a Porsche and pre-race favorite Alan Hamilton in a Porsche Turbo. Hopwood of NSW finished fourth in a Lotus Elan.

Melbourne Rusty French Nsw Calderceway French John Latham Alan Hamilton Peter Hopwood Lotus

Alexander Fails To Stop US Giant In Tennis Clash

Australia’s Davis Cup hope John Alexander, 26, loses to American Amaya Vic in Perth. Amaya’s cannonball serve and precise volleys overpower Alexander, who fights on but falls in the semi final prep. Amaya advances toward a final against Bran Teacher for a $13,500 prize amid TV commentary controversy.

Adelaide Australia John Alexander Alexander Wainstay India Perth America Quan Vic Amar Jailboro Amaya Michigan Ate Amaya

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