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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
4
Official Commonwealth Games abbreviations appear with country codes and a dense, error ridden list. Entries include Australia Cananda England Jamaica New Zealand and many more with multiple athletics events such as men and women freestyle and breaststroke and various track distances. Many names are garbled or incomplete but reflect a wide range of athletes and national teams.
Ron Clarke, 33, finished second in the 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games after being overtaken on the last lap by Scotland's Jan Stewart. Raelene Boyle, 19, won the 100m, delivering another sprint crown to Australia. Noel Freeman, 31, won the 20 mile road walk, and Lawrie Peckham, 25, retained the high jump title with a games record. Clarke cited business pressures and lack of fit as reasons for not attempting the Australian team earlier, aided by teammate Derek Clayton's encouragement.
Australia’s three hurdling stars surprise by entering the Commonwealth Games pentathlon in Edinburgh. The event spans Tuesday and Wednesday and tests hurdling prowess across 100 and 440 metres hurdles plus related events. Strong entrants hope to post fast times and score high in the all events format.
Newport Sunday reports the top yacht clubs prepare for final trials after an observation series raised questions about the contenders. Valiant, the newest boat to join the line, aims to prove its strength against Weatherly and Intrepid as crews await the next phase of the regatta.
Clarke led with seven golds while England and Canada trailed as Australia piled up medals at Kingston. Moras and Stewart starred in sprint and distance events, with Clarke setting records and Taylor closing in. The mood was buoyant as Australia’s team broke through long droughts and looked to extend a strong Perth showing.
Australian ref Patrick Hynes refused to officiate a lightweight contest after disqualifying Ugandan light heavyweight Mathis Ooma earlier. Hynes cited incompetence and vowed to protest to boxing authorities. The Referees Jury denied changes to tonight’s program as Anwar Chowdhry mediated.
The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly deferred the decision on the 1974 venue. Melbourne or Christchurch were considered, with cyclists and weightlifters holding events in Kingston and delays affecting plans. Australia’s delegation, including Mrs Young, pressed for retention while tensions rose over hosting and governance.
A chaotic day at a Test match saw Rest of the World reach 4/296 with Clive Lloyd cruising to a second century of the series. South Africa’s Mike Procter and West Indian Deryck Murray contributed valuable runs as the English bowlers struggled. Ian Snow and a recalled Sobers led the attack for England, but Lloyd's steady scoring and a late flourish by Sobers helped push the visitors towards a strong position amid a sprawling, error-filled day.
A mumps scare hit the Australian swimming team after 14 year old Jane Guinea swimmer Nig Jomerford was hospitalized with sore throat. Coach Don Talbot and team doctors rushed to examine her as the Australian squad arrived in Edinburgh for games.
The international jury overturned scrutineers' bid to disqualify Jochen Rindt of Austria in the British Grand Prix. Rindt's Lotus-Ford passed final checks after a dispute over aerofoil legality, with Brabham finishing second and the title implications debated for hours.
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