Drivers head toward Monaco in rally to Monte Carlo
Rain and fog dog the Monte Carlo rally as 184 crews began a 2000 mile trek toward Monaco. Only four teams completed the first day with many retirements and one car damaged in the Alps. Final stages through the French Alps will determine the field as drivers push toward Monte Carlo with a 26 hour Alpine test ahead.
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Britain
Laver Falls To Roche In Five Set Tennis Classic
In a tense fourth set Roche tired but held serve to edge Laver 12-10 after a long duel. Roche had started strong with service breaks and aces while Laver battled back, but Roche’s consistency and Rosewall’s fatigue fueled the decisive victory as Roche advanced in a grueling match full of net plays and passing shots.
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Famechon Morale Boost From Mother's Ringside Visit
London report notes World featherweight contender Johnny Famechon will be at Royal Albert Hall to challenge Jose Legra for the title. His trainer Ambrose Palmer says Famechon, who has lived in Australia since emigrating from France, is in top form after a bout-filled weekend. Palmer calls him a strong odds-on chance for the title while praising Famechon's improved conditioning and focus ahead of the May 24 bout day.
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Roche Wins Open NSW Title In Four Sets
Tony Roche defeated Rod Laver in a tense four set final at White City to capture the Open NSW singles title. Roche prevailed 6-4 4-6 9-7 12-10 after a marathon 7 hour 55 minute match, earning 3494 dollars while Laver received 2054. A crowd of 9500 attended the final day, making the event financially successful despite the brutal heat.
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Perth shines as WA leads Queensland at lunch
Great display by Perth. Graham McKenzie delivered a lion-hearted spell and Colin Milburn took two sharp catches as Western Australia forged a lead on the first innings in a dramatic session before lunch in the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the WACA ground today.
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New RL Coach Named for Canberra Workmen's Rugby Club
John Armstrong has accepted the playing coach role for Canberra Workmen's for the coming season amid business pressures. The front row veteran replaces Mel Cooke, who retired after last year’s prelim final and returned to New Zealand. Armstrong joined Canberra last season despite opposition from the Queanbeyan Kangaroos and has played for Group 8 and Monaro in recent years.
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WA edge Queensland in tight first innings at scarce margin
In a tense test of nerve at the ground, Western Australia pressed to a slender first-innings lead as McKenzie bowled through 12 overs and Queensland fought back, with key drops and cautious batting by Redpath and Sheahan shaping the day's drama. WA five of the fielding mistakes by Queensland kept the match in the balance.
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Victory in water polo for ACT
ACT defeated Drummoyne 7-4 as coach Jim Hanrahan starred with five goals. The win helped Queanbeyan’s Brian Taylor gain ACT team selection for next weekend’s Country Championships, with ACT fielding a No 2 side featuring three second division players and aiming to test broader squad depth against stronger opposition.
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Woden Pulls Off Surprise Win Over North Suburbs
Woden overcame absence of top batsman Ross Bowe and captain Alan Taylor to defeat Northern Suburbs by 18 runs at Deakin. Northern Suburbs had fought back to 139 with Moore and Lees, but Woden’s last-wicket stand sealed the victory as Turner’s side pressed for a win.
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