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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

6

Suppression of S P Betting Highlighted by Race President

Queensland inquiry hears Rockhampton police crackdown on illegal off course bookmakers. Rockhampton Turf Club president Dr James Bruce Gordon says while not in favor, legal off course betting could operate by registered bookmakers within two miles of race tracks. Commission pressed for impacts and policing, with officials arguing strict penalties deter illegal betting and that legalization would not boost racing revenues.

Queensland Ria Committee W. 2. O'Riordan Gordon Deen Commission W. M. Day McKay Queensland Turf Club Dy. Power Power Nea Brisbane

Jockey Evidence In Hiatus Case Adjourned

Melbourne jury hears Jockey R Hall testify about Hiatus Hawthorn hurdle win on January 1. Drug traces in gelding’s sample but saliva test negative after win. Owners K Davies J Macie and trainer Higgot attend inquiry. witnesses include a woman and stable attendant. hearing adjourned to Thursday.

Melbourne R. Hall Wittegs Hawthorn Cadl Hall K. Davies J. Macie Histus Fo Higgot Mntewarea WRC Pruraday

Training estate case of Brisbane trainer noted

In Brisbane a trainer named George Anderean left an estate valued at 1,512 pounds to his widow and two daughters after his death. The estate includes a small manor and property, with a note on fealty and a credit to a tat bill.

Brisbane Hendra Uuus George Anderean Eas Bis Wits Tye Mama Whee Daughins

Test opener fails in Melbourne match

Australian opening batsman George Thoms failed for Victoria in the Fifth Test against West Indies in Melbourne. Colin McDonald offered a bright stand as Victoria posted 387 in their first innings, with Hassett, McDonald, Ring, and Valentine among the notable scorers. West Indies reply totaled 327 for 6 at stumps, with Ring and Johnston taking key wickets. Attendance reached 7,900.

Melbourne George Thoms West India Victoria Colin McDonald Thome Atkinson Hastett Rae Kon Ferguson Fitchett Cook Mn Ortan Johnson Ring Ney Hassett McDonld McDonald Valentine Mayven Sam Loxton Harvey Beores Went Indies G. Haeb Jobie Molimeyer G. Teoma B . Johnson E. Walcott T. T Wines B. Johnston R. Marshal steDonald B. Fitchett R. Christians C. Mamett B. Johnson i D. Atkinson Bowlin W. Johnston Loxton Johnson Ring Witchett G. Thoms B- Atkmaan B. Valentins Marvey Hunton

Miller Named Test Vice-Captain for Final West Indies Match

The Australian Board announced Keith Miller as vice-captain for the final Test against the West Indies. Lindsay Hassett has already been named captain.

Adelaide Australian Board of Conter Keith Miler N.S.W.1 West Indies Lindsay Hassett

Barnes Seeks Explanation From Cricket Association

Sydney Monday reports the New South Wales Cricket Association held its regular delegates meeting in camera to discuss a letter from former Test star Bid Barnes. Barnes asked if he was the player not selected for the Third Test and on what grounds. The in camera discussion lasted about two and a half hours and the association plans to reply by letter.

Barnes Sydney NAW. Cricket Association Bid ‘Barnes Barnes Reguar Monthly Alan Barnes NSWCA Dlso

Gay Wassat to Run in Randwick Challenge Stakes

Gay Wassat now set to run in the £3,000 Challenge Stakes at Randwick alongside Artois and Lioric. True Leader remains the hot favourite with jockeys M Maynard and Arthur Ward listed for Gay Wassat and Artios respectively. Beturday weather and Canterbury track conditions noted as influencing entries.

Gay Wassat Sydney Gay Wasset Rand- E West Pra Sefton Blakes Randwick Gay Wamst Newcastle Eagle Ferm Flemington Sydne Arthur Ward Artols Lori Barry Smith Titian Canterbury Storter Flay Wassar Jourmasses Attoos Hendin Ehastise Titian Lake John Nniversary HDCP Wall Geral

NSW Triumph by 250 Runs Over WA in Gloomy Shield Clash

NSW posted a dominant 184 in reply after dismissing Western Australia for 90, Lindwall and Benaud starring with top bowling. Carmody forged a lone WA effort with 83, while Trueman and Davidson claimed key wickets as NSW sealed a 250 run victory at the Sydney ground.

Wales Wet Australia Alee Ilan Positon Partnetabion Ray Billie Kalth Cary Carmody Withethaeper Brice Ould Miller Flockton Rus New Landwall Willams Trueman Sarre Lindwall God Edwards Bennett Langdom Bernaud Bennet de. Courey i Thanemen Frankish West Australis Tog Davidson Moroney Munro Burke A. Bensud Frankin Puckett Te Courcy A. Fiockton A. Davideon J. Miller Lang Price Dun Langdon Australia Furst D. Wiliams BR Barre C Trueman Lindle B. Benaud A. Edwards W. Langdon D. K Carmody Ibw Davison Oa. Price Dunn

Backen to Lead ACT cricket Team in Monday lineup

J Backen named captain of the ACT cricket team to face Moemanal. The squad includes BL Robin KK Gibb A Nicholas L Wey A Clarke F C05 and Tee. Backen has been highlighted as the season’s outstanding local cricketer.

J. Backen ACT Moemanal Manuki Ovai Robin KK. Gibb A. Nicholas L Wey A. Clarke F. C05 Tee Ane Oso

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