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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1967

Page

9

Dignify Wins Narrowly at Moonee Valley Narrow Finish

Dignify ridden by Robert De Rans defeats Prince Pirate by a head in a tight finish at Moonee Valley. Crowned by a late surge, the gelding held off a brave challenge from Pirate who was backed by Wynessrs Ro Rorthyrekh, with Jovial Knight and Numa close behind as conditions stayed overcast and rain threatened. Trainer Grahame Heagney oversaw the effort while Dignity’s camp noted the heavy weight and persistent finish as key factors in the result.

Prince Pirate Wynessrs lAemin Prince Pirate Numa Jovial Knight Cheltenham Camperdown Saidi North-Eastern Transvaal Dave Renneberg Johm Corbet Dignity Grahame Heagney Sim Preasdee Whine Om Hunch Prager Iyo Rearny Weenie Ame Robert de Rans Moonee Valley de Raas White Panlarman

Transvaal Presses to Avoid Follow On After Openers Spark

Transvaal fights to escape the follow on as openers start brightly with three boundaries. Corbett plays stylish strokes and drives to his 11th boundary. Martin and Simpson lead a 45 minute spell before Simpson whips second new ball at 5/254, Hubble delivering a superb opening over with the new ball.

Simpson Martin Corbett Hubble

Tennis to Resume Tonight in ACTSTA Round Robin Action

The ACTSTA night pennant competition resumes tonight with Round Seven action in Division 6T. North Eastern Transvaal jostles for points as Barton faces key opponents while Pressdee, Hubble, and stand-in keeper Thomas star in a spaced lineup amid mixed results across divisions.

Barton Pressdee Hubble Thomas North-Eastern Transvaal

Juniors to play Hornsby at Northbourne Oval Sunday

Canberra under-14 and under-12 teams to clash with Hornsby Juniors as fixtures resume at Northbourne Oval. ACT squad members, named last week, will train at Monthbourne this afternoon and Thursday at 4 pm. Remaining rep matches over weeks include under-11 to under-14 fixtures across Months and dates in February and March.

Ciich Northbourne Oval Sunda Canberra Hornsby Sydeney ACT Monthbourne Navarra Northbourne O'Connor Mayjira Goulburn

Saldivar Retains Feather Title in Tough Night

Sam Saldivar defended his feather crown amid a rugged bout with Seki. Winstone demanded action and Saldivar pressed the pace, landing decisive late rights as Seki wavered. The fight ended with Saldivar ahead on all cards before the bout was halted.

Saldivar Seki Vaal Jim Pressdee Welch Glamorgan Ramon Berrion Aloo Howard Winstone Wales ACT Winstone Mosman Cricket Club London Canberra Pander Toom

Sydney Athletics yields wind affected results in Gales Mar event

Gales measured at 20 feet per second hindered world record chances at Sydney Athletics. Bob Lay highlighted the day, with Layin Daley of Rathurat posting a 10.1 second 100 metres in championship prelims. State and regional athletes competed in senior events and field finals, including a 47 foot shot put victory by a Blayney competitor amid windy conditions.

Sydney Sydney Athletics Today Heese Hesby Bob Lay Layin. Daley Rathurat Sever Sydney Nunnery M. Connaghan Blayney

Canberra TAB closes for Warragul trot meeting betting

The Canberra TAB operates tonight for Warragul trots with first race betting at six thirty. Off course double betting closes at seven pm and Civic branch hours run from noon until four and five thirty.

Canberra Af Warragul F Warragul Civic Ncon Narrabundah Aches Sapa

Three horses fall at trots in Canberra event

In Canberra trots, Romantic Maid Hostess and Swift Signal fell in the back straight of the final lap. Driver Charles Hibbard’s horse Romantic Maid jumped a shadow and crashed. Hostess driven by Kevin Williams and Swift Signal driven by Mick Moreland also fell, injuring Williams who received medical care and sat out later duties. Medora Knight won the race, defeating odds-on favourite Faultless with Black Cinit third.

Tohn Holligan Romantic Maid Hostess Swift Signal Canberra Charles Hibbard Kevin Williams Mick Moreland Williams Stan Rankin Moreland Hibbard Medora Knight Faultless Black Ci- Init

ACT rugby official elected to NSW Country Rugby Union

H. Quinn of the ACT rugby union is elected vice-president of the NSW Country Rugby Union. The ACT failed to place its nominee on the five-person Country election committee. At the annual meeting in Sydney nominations were made, with Darcy Fraser elected president. Bill Coleman named secretary, Angus Campbell assistant secretary, and Harry Wemey remained chairman. The selection committee includes Mell Adams, Bob Barry, Coleman, McManus, Gunther, and Nicholson’s ACT coach/selector nomination faced hurdles.

ACT NSW Country Rugby Union Joe) Quinn ACT Rugby Union Country Election Committee CRU X- Sydney Darcy Fraser Waters Af of Kiama Mlawarra Keith Hawke Fice Burt Bailey Bill Cannington B.C. Hall Central J. Ryan Newcastle C Murphy Val McMann Rai Sley Quan Jack Waters Quinn McManis Bill Coleman NSW Angus Campbell BR. H Harry) Wemey W. J Bill) Boyd Mell Adams Bob Barry Illawarra Coleman Sydney Country bin Gunther Central West MecManus Gunther Terry McBride Melbourne Jack McLean Adams Maminee Alec Nicholson River Inn Nicholson Hadja Palmer

SA bowlers humble WA as Cunningham shines in Perth

South Australia dismissed Western Australia for 349 in the second innings leaving WA 428 runs in 433 minutes for outright victory. Ken Cunningham hit his fourth century of the season, with Rex Sellers contributing, while Alan Frost and Fre Freeman spearheaded SA bowling to trouble WA’s batsmen. Western Australia ended day at six for 91 as play ended on time due to fading light.

Perth South Australia Western Australia Ken Cunningham Snade New Zealand Alan Frost Fre Freeman Frost Freeman Cunningham Rex Sellers Sellers Leo

Randwick race results tease Dream Prince leads heavy payouts

A scan of race details shows Dream Prince and Indian Harvest sharing large payoffs at Randwick with 26.40 returns for each on a crowded program. The chaotic OCR lists numerous horses, riders, dividends and placings across multiple events, naming Waterhouse, Mulley, and several stakes such as the Cooma Cup and Progressives, amidst a sprawling results page.

Randwick Tab Dream Prince Indian Harvest Guinella Tai Amd el Meteor Sunn Vhde CR Ara Prince Alberinc Waterhouse Homegield Adderman Last Feoud Ioket Chreen Packe Clare Selkral Count Nero Witte Peter Marcey Colter Prince Alriddo Ifier L'Faperanve Cohen Hoenely W. Burmetss Smd Alderman Misa Cheryl Anne Hers Pennyene F Miers la Balloch Mallon Daly Sky Rive Wyster Heune Cleeg Rose Whitel Coron Janea Diva Mickes Nessbers Ser Tod Ash Dentur Malfey Severus C. Poelenore Chay Teddy E. Seberig

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