French Matra lead at Le Mans with Alfa Romeos fading
In Le Mans France Matra-Simcas hold a commanding one two three midway as Alfa Romeo challengers falter. Cevert Ganley lead after 14 hours with Pescarolo Hill close behind, Jabouille Hobbs in third, while Andre de Adamich clutch trouble drops Alfa from early third to seventh.
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Spearmen contest titles at Eden draw nine-nine divers
Ninety nine spearfishers from ACT NSW and Victoria enjoyed near perfect conditions for the annual three State spearfishing competition at Eden Far South Coast today. Competitors earned points toward qualifying for the Australian Spearfishing Championships at Jervis Bay later this year. The two biggest catches were a 1 Sib snapper and a 2016 jewfish. About 1,000 pounds of fish were speared.
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Italian champion wins Isle of Man senior TT title
Giacomo Agostini, Italy's double world motor champion, won the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy senior title at Ulghlee seen in a follow up junior 380cc class this week.
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Australian bats fall to pacemen at Old Trafford
In Manchester on Sunday Australia collapsed to 142 all out as Geoff Arnold and John Snow dominated with four wickets each. England lead 243 with seven wickets remaining after a brutal morning session that ended the visitors’ chances. Keith Stackpole top scored with 42 as the rest flopped.
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England Survive Slow Start as D Oliviera Guides Fight
England, three for 136 at stumps, rely on Basil D Oliviera to steady a fragile chase after Australia dismissed England for 249. Keith Jackpole and Bruce Francis added a promising 68 opening stand as Greg Chappell’s spell tightened the bowing, while Boycott and Edrich offered stubborn resistance earlier.
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England vs Australia scoreboard confusion from a crumbled scorecard
Incomplete scoreboard shows England bowled 249 pursuit by Australia with multiple players dismissed, list includes Chappell, Watson, Knott, Arnold and Edrich among others. Bowling figures reveal Snow and Arnold taking several wickets, stray notes suggest further overs and extras, but many names and numbers are garbled.
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Dad's Army triumph praised by British press in Test match
England's Test team nicknamed Dad's Army earned rave notices from Ted Dexter, Denis Compton, and Fred Trueman as the bowlers produced relentless swing on a seamer's paradise. Dexter called them balmy and hinted at a panzer-like attack after Australia collapsed to 23 runs for the last six wickets. Compton lauded Snow and Arnold as the week's top performers. Trueman warned Australia must mount a mammoth fight back to save the match.
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Queensland defeats ACT rules team in Australian rules clash
ACT selectors face squad selection after a Queensland loss to Queensland with several omissions likely for the Essendon clash next Sunday. Island beat the JM 14.11 95 to 10.18 78 at Manuka Oval in front of about 3,500 as ACT failed to convert despite pressure. Queensland focused on shutting out full forward David Morgan, tightening defence and exploiting windy, tricky conditions to limit the ACT scoring.
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ACT Beats Queensland In CANFL Clash For Canberra Rise
ACT overpowered Queensland in a CANFL match with Owen Backwell and Su Jin starring in a lively final quarter. Bongetti eyed as full-forward for Essen don with Morgan improving at half-forward, while Terry Moule guided defense. CANFL round previews noted Ainslie and Eastlake fixtures plus a top Umpire from the VFL slated for Sunday’s game at Manuka Oval.
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Monaro to play Queensland at Seiffert Oval announced
The Monaro team to meet Queensland at Seiffert Oval on Wednesday was named last night with only seven of 18 from the Miawarra match retained. Graham Granleese replaces Ian Hancock at fullback. Mike McAdam and Paul Cullen wing. Lionel Simmons centre with Nev Shoemark. Ron Mathie five eighth. Gary Marmont retain halfback. big surprise John Wallace at hooker after three first team games.
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Australia Beats Wolves 1 0 In Historic Melbourne Victory
In Melbourne at Olympic Park about 13 000 spectators watched Australia defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 marking the first time an Australian side beat a British professional club. Attila Abonyi scored from 22 yards after Parkes drifted, with forward Billy Wojtek adding the assisting play before substitution and a late Wolves attack was stifled.
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Crookwell to meet Sydney in State hockey final
Sunday action in Goulburn saw Crookwell advance to the men's State championship final by defeating an unidentified opponent. Sydney also progressed, setting up a title clash in the oat week final.
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James holds lead in Yowani Open after steady 73s
Ron James of Yowani carded 73 73 for 146 and a one stroke lead over Peter Kohlsdorf in the Yowani Open. Kohlsdorf set a course record with a 71 in round one, while James recovered after bogeys to close strong with birdies late. The final round of the 4 hole event was scheduled for today.
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Roos display power in Seiffert Oval win over Woden Valley
Seiffert Oval witnessed a second half surge as Queanbeyan Roos turned a tight first half into a 33-11 victory over Woden Valley. Woden led 11-5 at the break before Roos surged ahead with fast ball movement, strong tackling, and multiple sharp tries.
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Quirindi Defeats Scone In Thrilling Polo Final
Canberra polo final at W Fi idee featured Quirindi and Scone A thriller with Quirindi winning 10 9. Quirindi captain Sinclair Hill scored eight goals while Scone’s Arthur Bragg netted six.
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Sugimoto Leads Jaguar To Four-Stroke Japan Victory
Golf in Kanazawa saw Hideyo Sugimoto shoot three under par 69 to lead his Jaguar quartet to a four stroke win over Australia in an 18 hole two nation tournament.
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