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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
7
Emil Zatopek of Czechoslovakia, already holder of nine world records, surged to win the 10000 meters in 28 minutes 54.2 seconds in Brussels. The Olympic champion set his second world mark in three days, breaking the old record for the 6 mile event as crowds roared.
After 27 years in radio Australian sports commentator Eric Welch will enter the hotel business next month announcing his retirement from radio as a full-time job.
Studley Ruxton told Commissioner Justice Dovey he was not advised to undergo treatment and that his mental state was not unbalanced. He described hospital stays and said he sought no martyr role while detailing alleged police assault and involvement of media figures in his case.
In Manchester, Ken Rosewall fought a tough match against Alan Millar, losing a close two set tie break after 7 5 7 5. Controversy swirls as Poole testified about Studley Ruxton under his name at the Windsor Hotel amid claims of police assault and vagrancy fears. Press scrutiny intensifies over lingering safety concerns and integrity of reporting.
Wednesday report from Australia's 100 yard sprinter Mector Hogan says he injured his left leg after a tight workout yesterday but is healing well and felt ready to resume training.
Three Canberra players are set to replace injured teammates for a match against NSW in Sydney on Sunday. Schow from Queanbeyan Acton returns from injury to bolster the backline, while Ken Thedy and WP Kennedy face fitness doubts but are named among the 21st man selections.
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