Dive record eyed as Royals coach outlines plan
The Onlooker reports coach Poredone says Royals seek a new depth record and premiership return. Players train with weighted drums and land drills, while recruitment includes Hay Nichol and Hiawkine.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
5
The Onlooker reports coach Poredone says Royals seek a new depth record and premiership return. Players train with weighted drums and land drills, while recruitment includes Hay Nichol and Hiawkine.
Ker mit Zarley of Seattle fired eight birdies in the final round to capture the SU5125,000 Kaiser Open. Colin Comutey led England’s charge as the event closed with a 72-hole total near 276. England’s Graveney and Barrington were among notable rivals in a tense finish amid the West Indies and Australia context.
Sydney racing notes highlight Illusionist's potential comeback as a strong contender. Reports from Randwick and Canterbury mention Ace of Hearts and Flying Fable among likely rivals, with emphasis on form and track conditions.
London crowd expected a decisive boxing night as Vincente Saldivar defends the world lightweight title against Howard Winstone in a special eliminator. Sekh, the Orient featherweight holder, fights for a chance to challenge. Norway’s Maigr clocks a national 1000 metre mark amid boxing chatter.
Racing card fragment lists horses and odds including LADY ALVA BRAE SY and GREY SHAMROCK among others with mentions of Maiden and Welter Handicap events. Contains scattered times and purse figures such as 4300 dollars, along with several incomplete names and jockey references.
Fragmented OCR lists race names and placements with no clear events or context. Names include Cottcook Siete Lansley Grove Rectifier Tyrrunda Wikome Reparel nttlry Limat Nowe Hight Verdict Take Alm Pasa BACE Ave of Biearty Flam Queen Pul Hero Tate Oeey Temrper Later Cn with scattered numbers indicating placements.
Two fatal accidents cast a long shadow as the Monte Carlo Rally entered its final stage. Police investigated a crash, with several drivers injured, while survivors pressed toward Monaco amid rain and challenging conditions.
French skier wins a closely contested alpine event as snow scarcity hindered rivals. Swiss contender Dumeng Giovanali claims second in the sprint with strong pace, while Alfred Matt of Austria leads the overall standings amid the challenging conditions.
Fragmented OCR notes show a relay event with Sweden and other teams racing. Mentions times around 1.53 and 1.34, names garbled, likely a Nordic championship day with teams in positions from first to fourth. Readable entities include Sweden and Nordic nations amid unclear sponsor or date.
A fragmentary report notes potential yacht race concerns near Auckland with Australian observers warning of possible shocks later this season. Commodore of a New Zealand club comments on Hobart race prospects and regional sailing tensions.
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