First Australian Wins Wimbledon Women Title in 55 Minutes
Miss Margaret Smith defeated Miss Moffitt 6 3 6 2 to become the first Australian to win Wimbledon women’s singles. The 4-1 favorite maintained strong serving and backhand, overcoming early nerves and a late challenge from Moffitt to seal victory in 55 minutes.
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Wakefield Trinity Names Tour Rugby XV With SA Stars
Wakefield Trinity selected a mixed line for the tour match including Gert Vermaak and Colin Greenwood from South Africa. Johnny Gaydon and Alan Skene headline the backs and forwards with many Springbok veterans noted among the touring party.
Smith Wins Wimbledon Title In Five Set Final
American Miss Moffitt fought back from 0-5 in the second set but Miss Smith controlled the match. Smith broke through at key moments and claimed the Wimbledon title 6-3 6-4 after a tense comeback from the American.
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Police monitor local football grounds for safety next weekend
Police said they will police tracks through local football grounds to deter speedsters. Inspector G H Grove warned motorists to slow down as children and pedestrians frequent the area and parents watch games.
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G. H. Grove
Wallaby 10 Undergoes Minor Operation in Johannesburg
Wallabies player Critte Crittle of the touring squad will have a minor operation in Johannesburg within days. A specialist will review the procedure for a possible back drain and back injury recovery time. The injury has heightened strain on remaining forwards as Australia faced a tough Test team during the South African tour.
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Oosthuizen
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Rugby Star Decapitated in Early Morning Accident
WAGUA Mangay reports Allan Staunton aged 31 of Rida Street Ways was decapitated in a road accident early today. Staunton formerly played rugby league and was well known in the local sports scene.
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West Indies Falter In Edgbaston Tilt After Dismissing Losses
West Indies collapsed for 76 as England bowled tight throughout the first innings at Edgbaston. Butcher and Sobers offered brief resistance, adding 18 before LBW ended Butcher. Dexter struck twice to dismiss Sobers and Worrell, leaving the score 7 for 140. Hall and Dexter then shared further wickets as the innings ended poorly.
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West Indies Fights Back After Tea In Third Test
A chaotic innings shows West Indies 186 all out in their first innings at tea as England sits 4/1 in their second. Sobers falls to Griffith. Dexter and Sharpe remain not out. Trueman proves pivotal with bowling figures as the day ends with England in a tight position.
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Stewards Rule Nuttall Off Rochdale Ride for Year
Queensland stewards ruled Nuttall will be barred from riding for a year after finding he did not let Rochdale run on his merits. The case involved Nuttall blaming a bad ride and a lack of evidence to charge him. an appeal is expected to be heard by the QLT.C. committee on Friday. Rochdale battled but Nuttall rode to the line, with jockey George Moore visiting to testify about Rochdale in stalls.
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Four Somerset Cunnaba Wyisedt Hang Satnss
Result details list participants and counts from a local event. Names include J Mibberson, Mrs Nevin Jean, Snow, Mrs Snow, Bruce, Miss E Southern, Mrs Fisher, J Byrne, Mrs Byrne, Cowl ing, Mrs Lynch with various counts from 42 to 48.
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Queensland team might visit Canberra this season
Queensland soccer team may travel to Canberra later this season according to A C T Soccer Federation secretary Dr McDermott. Negotiations linked to Australia Cup readmission dominated a weekend meeting with federation officials and reporters.
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Australian Lawver Federation
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