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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
4
A chaotic racing column noting Lord Cynara's top form at Canterbury with June 16 and 23 events. The report mentions gelding contests, Fraser Handles First Welter, and a crowded field including Advocate, Queensberry, Roya, and other horses in a dense, partial race-card narrative.
Queanbeyan Dogs Programme at Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club runs a Saturday afternoon meet at the Showground course. Stake events include 350 yd heats with dogs such as Chiefly Ours, King's Sea, Lord Cadonsa, Velvet Box, Real Surprise, Spot Decs, and Wingy Renard across divisions.
McCool came in after lunch and batted for 90 minutes with Lomax, adding runs as Atkinson fell. He struck both Australian spinners Ton Johnson and Jack Wilson for boundaries, helping push the score while others struggled with the pitch and breeze.
Seepage issues at the pool noted with pipe wastage. Royal Association Champ results show Best gross by J Commi and Schapel with 98-10-88. Best net by Kearney with 101-24 and other scores listed. Next chase event announced and public notice for Capital Press.
Australian Peter Thomson shot 70 in wet conditions at Hoylake to grab a one stroke lead at 140 after two rounds. He briefly led by two before finishing with 74 to sit two behind Eric Lester who posted 146 on a day of fluctuating scores.
Australian star Lew Hoad defeated American Ham Richardson in four sets to reach the Wimbledon final, setting up an all Australian showdown with Ken Rosewall. Rain interrupted play for 15 minutes during the second set as wind affected both players.
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