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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
13
The report recounts a cricket test with play starting at 2.15 and an overnight score of 192. Willy Grout achieved a stunning stumping of England captain Ted Dester and then caught McKenzie's next man Hing, delivering crucial early breakthroughs.
In Brisbane Queensland rebounded after a weak first innings against South Australia. Burge and Veivers combined for a record fourth wicket stand of 298 in 304 minutes to lift Queensland. SA trailed 2 for 8 in their second innings as play halted due to bad light with England lagging behind Australia by 66 runs and 9/327.
Fragmented scoreline shows Pullay McKenzie Grout Barrington among bowlers and batsmen like Me Kenzie Dexter Grout Graveney Booth and Mackay. Several outs mentioned with Fall 17, 84 LIT EK 165 and 24h 2a 275 327. Davidson 340 Wi McKenzie 3248.5 Mackay 27 slash 802 Le Simpson 81-4071.
Newcastle dominates the country athletics championships held at Ainstie Oval with top points across open and junior divisions. Peter Quiggin led Newcastle in sprints and the 4 x 110 yards relay, while Alan Manning set records in distance events and national prospects were noted amid strong Newcastle performances.
NSW trails by one run after a 248 total in first innings as Graham Thomas and Warren Sanders stitched a stand. NSW second innings opened with 78 of 20 overs before a collapse as J Frank Misson remained 12 not out and Doug Ford had yet to score.
At championships close, selections announced for HiTy team to face city squad in New Castle next Sunday. Canberra athletes chosen include Open: A Magansy hammer throw shot put, Ro Davis Haveli throw, Mo Cif long jump, Rann hammer throw, PB Publinen 20 yds hurdles and 220 yds hurdles, J Scott 440 yds and javelin, Tesija hammer throw spears, M Rodwell and K White unavailable. Junior and under 19 picks listed with various events. Disappointment noted in the meet with strong high jump performance by Percy Hobson who won the event with 6 ft 8 in, well ahead of rivals.
Three national records were broken at the Broken Hill country swimming championship. Results show Finn boys breaststroke 55 yards won by K Phillips with 41.4 seconds, Lan O'Brien took 220 yards breaststroke, and Donaldson led 200 freestyle among others.
In Tasmanian singles Margaret Smith loses 4 1 to Hak as rain delays stretch play. Martin Mulligan defeats Joby Newcombe in men’s singles. Miss Smith pairs with Robyn Ebbert to win women’s doubles while Roger Taylor leads mixed doubles to victory after delays.
Alan Cardy of the Blue Mountains team delivered a standout showing in Canberra. He clocked a near country record in the junior 10 yards, led his relay squad to a strong finish, and helped the team set a new mark as observers praised his speed and determination.
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