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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1975
Page
3
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Local racing card lists a 1810m event with entries Rich Heather Rich Strike and Prince Durango among contenders. Trainers and jockeys unnamed, field appears crowded with several geldings and mares showing mixed form for the midweek meeting.
Race card lists 2080m events with Adio Brome and YPSY KING among entrants. Intermediate and Improvers sections show runners like Karames, Winning Circle, Shella Agworthy, and Little Innocent, with multiple trainers and horses named in the program.
Greyhound card from Harold Park lists multiple 457m and 732m races with dogs like Wise, Omen, Joker, and Lola. Notable fixtures include 1st and 2nd trials, Bulls, Kings, and Taxis, with entries such as Gunnedah, Singleton, and Preps Zero. Weathered form lines show multiple runners, times around 8.00 to 10.56, and various placings across heats.
Readable dog racing card lists multiple heats at Olympic Park with river times and dog names such as Toome Pride Bep Rao and Thunder, along with winners noted in various 732m and 511m events. Entries include Alfred s Crows, Cha Ir etc, with positions 1st 2nd and 3rd indicated for several heats.
Five year old Paleface Adios dispelled doubts with a dramatic double at Harold Park on Friday and Canberra Paceway on Saturday. He defeated rivals in the 2,480 metre Free for All at Canberra and later shows top form en route to a Brisbane clash at Albion Park for the Clive Uhr Championship.
A four year study by Manchester University researchers reports anabolic steroids raise male weightlifters strength by about 13 percent in six weeks while producing a rash of adverse effects such as acne headaches nausea and reduced sexual activity. The results, published in the British Medical Journal, note steroid use elevates body weight due to water retention but strength gains linger after stopping other side effects fade.
Chris Evert captured the women's singles crown at the Italian International Tennis Championships for a second straight year defeating Martina Navratilova in a decisive final. Nastase retired in the semifinals against Raul Ramirez after losing the first set as top seed Bjorn Borg watched. Ramirez advanced to face Manuel Orantes in the final.
The Canberra City Harriers will stage the Labor Day athletic carnival on Sunday October 5. The event is again sponsored by Wylex. Club secretary Mr Fugens Maguisy says he expects around 500 entries, similar to record numbers last year.
Central dominated Waratah in the ACT men's first-grade hockey clash, winning 7-1 to stay undefeated at the top. Geoff Funnell scored three, with Dooley Shands Vince and Flana also contributing, as Barton trails closely in second.
Ottawa reports the Canadian Treasury Board president Jean Chrétien said the government is reviewing a request from Montreal organizers to boost revenue for the 1976 Games after a report showed coin and stamp income falling short of expectations.
Pakistan plans to skip the 1978 Asian Games after government and Pakistan Olympic Association say funding could not cover the estimated SATN million. Officials consider asking the Asian Games Federation to convene an executive meeting to choose an alternate venue, with Beijing discussed as a possibility.
Leading distance runner Prefontaine, US Olympic hopeful and famed amateur, died in a Friday morning crash near Eugene Oregon. He had just set a US record for the 1000 meters at the NCAA meet and reportedly had a high blood alcohol level, with police stating he was alone in the car when it left the road and struck a embankment.
In Melbourne a Carlton 40 point victory over Richmond elevates Carlton as the favourite for the season flag. Richmond, still fifth, struggles in the second half while Carlton's stronger line breaks through in the final term.
North Canberra's Robin Whyte won the NSW W kilometre road walk at Richmond in 2h 04m 310s, his third straight win. Colin Campbell was second, Logan Irwin third, and Peter Waddell fifth as the event drew top ACT contenders. Visiting Garry Wilson upset by winning the Menzies Trophy 12k at East Basin ahead of Mike Kennedy, with Gary Leavers in second. Rosemary Redl tied the Lotus Bay course record in the women’s race, Miriam Harding second, as ACT hopes shift toward the NSW championship in Sydney.
Ford Capri driver Bob Seton led from the start in the 14-lap final at Amaroo Park, earning a flag-to-flag victory and closing the gap on series leader Helland and Murtle RX3. He finished nearly four seconds ahead as Holland charged to second late, while Rob Holden held fourth amid a feisty battle among Alfa drivers Gibson French and Dobson. Sydney’s Geoff Brabham tops the 1975 Australian Formula Two standings with 85 points, six ahead of rivals.
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