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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1968

Page

6

Pataudi's 74 Elevates India in Brisbane Test Thriller

India's captain Nawab of Pataudi delivered 74 in a stubborn 156-minute innings at the Brisbane Cricket Ground as India collapsed from 9 for 1 to 169 all out, trailing Australia by 210 after Australia 379 in the first innings. Jaisimha stood firm at 16 not out, while Freeman led Australia with 3 for 38 as India faced follow-on with a looming heavy defeat.

Brisbane India Nawab of Pataudi Brisbane Cricket Ground Australia Jaisimha South Australia Eric Freeman Freeman Pataudi Chappell Johnny Gleeson Gleeson Nsw Victoria Sydney Ashley Mallett Mallett Mallet Connolly Thappell Surti Renneberg Bill Lawry Doug Walters England Kulkarni Wadekar Mustralta Lowry Bed Nadkarni Redon Wadelar Cowper Sheahan Eegineer Sorti Sarl Walters Freeman Wadeher Jarman Connelly Nedkarni Rennehery Farookh Engineer Prasanna John Loxton Alan Frost Rob Crane John Moregan Great Test John Barleycorn Glad's Thunder

Toss seals Shield as rain delays Adelaide Test

SA captain Les Favell won the toss amid a rain-sodden pitch at Adelaide Oval and Queensland took momentum into stumps with SA 7 for 40. Peter Allan starred for Queensland as SA faltered, while Cooper’s heads call left the decision curiously decisive with a rest day pending.

Adelaide Les Favell Queensland Lou Cooper Adelaide Oval Cooper Queens Rams Nhwinne

Patching Named Australian Olympic Team Manager

MELBOURNE Sun day Mr Julius Lock ington Patching 41 Melbourne City Council recreation supervisor has been appointed general manager of the Australian Olympic Games team to Mexico He plans a closer relationship with team members and staffs. The team leaves Melbourne for Mexico City September 16.

Melbourne Julius Lockington Patching Mexico Patching Tokyo Rome

Goolagong Beats Bakker In Australian Juniors

Australian junior Franne Goolagong, 16, defeated Dutch visitor Ada Bakker, 19, in straight sets 4-6, 0-6 as Bakker predicted a Wimbledon future. Earlier, Goolagong’s first round showed maturity while Australia’s Bob Glitinen and Colin Stubs battled a five-set classic that Stubs won 8-6, 2-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 after 2% hours.

Melbourne Ada Bakker Franne Goolagong Kooyong Miss Bakker Holland Bob Glitinen Colin Stubs Stubs

Fergie Returns to First Grade After Amputation

Ron Fergie, a cricketer who had his left leg amputated below the knee after a 1949 Perth motorcycle accident, returned to first grade with Manuka on Saturday. Promoted to first grade after a 77 not out in second grade, he usually fields in slips but kept wickets in the game and has since played for Northbourne, Queanbeyan, and Manuka after moving to Canberra.

Pataudi jSurti Wade‘kar Surti Renneberg Manuka Ron Fergie Jaime Fergie Perth Northbourne Ueanbeyan Manuku Canberra Moore Meadowbank Magic Ruler William Reid Jess Moonee Valley Maritana Jack Kirkpatrick Baccare Limit Dean Kirkpatrick Rose of Velvet Ilen Roseof Velvet

Trainer eyes Duo for Sydney Cup after Rosehill win

Duo, the Rosehill Parramatta Cup winner, is slated for the Sydney Cup on April 15 at Randwick after trainer R. Dickerson said the horse has regained top form, the stable also noting Fountain of Youth’s poor showing and Space Walk’s Meadowbank Handicap victory.

Buo R. Dickerson Dickerson Duo Randwick Fountain of Youth Melbourne Flemington Space Walk Meadowbank Chaparral Rosehill K. Cameron Gary Ryde George Moore

Queanbeyan trainer Sullivan scores trotting win with Per Natty

Billy Sullivan, Queanbeyan coach and former United captain, steered Per Natty to a six yard victory in the Three-Year-Old Handicap at Queanbeyan trotting fixture. The meeting featured big fields and upset results as Blue Medoro won the Free-for-all while Western Brigade and Woodland Wonder faded after early breaks.

Billy Sullivan Queanbeyan Per Natty Sullivan Queanbeyan United Queanbeyan Kangaroos Melbourne Petite Avian Velocity Queen Blue Medoro Harlequin Globe Western Brigade Woodland Wonder AIF Ame Wester Brigade Tough Trot Canberra

Newcombe Wins Debut Match at Sydney Classic

Wimbledon champion John Newcombe defeated Cliff Drysdale 74 72 in under 50 minutes to win 1040 pounds. Nikki Pilic beat Earl Buchholz 104 38, earning 1340 pounds. Drysdale and Buchholz took 720 and 380 pounds respectively. Tony Roche also competes.

Sydney John Newcombe South Africa Cliff Drysdale Newcombe Yugoslavia Nikki Pilic Earl Buchholz Drysdale Buchholz Australia Tony Roche

NSW titles see swim records fall at Drummoyne pool

The final session of the New South Wales swimming championships produced multiple records. Judy Playfair set junior and open Australian marks in the 100 metres breaststroke while Ian O Brien posted a strong 100 metres breaststroke time though short of his Australian record. John Cottee won junior butterfly and 200 metres medley events, Dianna Rickard claimed junior 100 metres butterfly, Pauline Gray shattered Victorian records in the 200 metres butterfly, and Sue McKenzie beat Heather Saville for the open 100 metres breaststroke title with a new Victorian mark. Peter Doak retained the state 100 metres freestyle title in a record time.

Sydney Drummoyne Judy Playfair Ian O'Brien O Brien O'Brien Mexico John Cottee Wick Churkins Fairfield-Cabravale Mark Anderson Collarly Anderson Dianna Rickard Ryde Nsw Jillian de Greenlaw Melbourne Pauline Gray Pauline Leslie George Jan Andrews Sue McKenzie Heather Saville Asec Sue Peter Doak

BLTA to aid open Wimbledon tournaments

The British Lawn Tennis Association will financially assist tournaments likely affected by the decision to open on April 22. ITA chairman Derek Marwick said some events may not afford overseas stars as in the past, and the BLTA will not leave them short. American Eastern Lawn Tennis Association declined to decide on allowing American amateurs to play Wimbledon and risk LF federation suspension. ELTA defeated a resolution to end the amateur professional distinction.

London British Lawn Tennis Association ITA Derek Marwick New York American Eastern Lawn Tennis Association International Lawn Tennis Federation ELTA

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