Swimming records fall at world trials in Long Beach
Tim Shaw 17 and Shirley Babashoff 18 broke world and US marks at the world trials in Long Beach California. Shaw clocked 3:53.95 in the 400 metre freestyle surpassing his previous 3:54.69. Babashoff sped to 2:01.54 in the 200 metre freestyle beating her listed world standard of 2:02.94. Kornelia Ender was mentioned with a date of March 15 at Dresden.
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Tennis stars test Wimbledon links in Britain final
Virginia Wade and Billie Jean King led a Wimbledon warm up as King defeated Wade 7 4 6 4 in a women’s singles final. Mark Cox then beat Timuraz Kukulia 6 4 9 8 to win the men’s singles title. In boxing, Ruben Olivares knocked out Bobby Chacon in the second round to reclaim the featherweight title. Peter Hudson returned from a 14 month knee injury to score eight goals in Glenorchy’s 135 118 win over Hobart.
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Mexico
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Brenkfurt Wins Wet German Speed Cup Again
Brenkfurt defeated Duin Born 1-5 1-0 to clinch the Wet German Speed Cup for the second consecutive year in the final held yesterday.
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AAP
Crnbourne Trots 1 3yo Mobile 2100m Race Card
Australian harness meeting with 1 3yo trotters over 2100m led by Lone Guy and Prince Joseph in early placings. Beginners and trotters events also listed with lineups and odds, featuring horses such as Haid Trog, Intrepid Prince, Misa Lyall, and Valor Boy in respective heats and positions.
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Tony
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Valor Boy
Belard Bay
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Milford Joy
Wyong Trots Race Card Summary
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Paleface Adios Shines in Albion Park Heat Dramatic Drive
Paleface Adios staged one of his best performances to outstay Gentle Miss in the Clive Uhr pacing championship heat at Albion Park. The chestnut from Te Mora overcame a 15 metre deficit to win by four metres, with Gentle Miss rallying to finish second and The Victorian Flying Heel third. A bold drive by Sweeney kept Paleface Adios on the outside as the final straight approached.
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Hartshill Price Firm After Doomben Win
Hartshill firmed to 8 for the 75000 Doomben Ten Thousand after a strong Booroolong Handicap win at Doomben. Dittman rode five winners at Doomben as Bart Cummings prepares Renmark and Blazing Spirit for the Ten Thousand. Martindale and Skyjack remain among Ten Thousand contenders amid heavy handicaps and shifting betting in a crowded sprint card.
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Eagle Farm
Australian national pacing title to begin in Sydney
The Australian Trotting Council approves a national pacing title starting next year in Sydney as the first leg in a series leading to the Inter-Dominion. The title will be held each November with a grand circuit of major state races including the Clive Uhr Championship and events in South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria.
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Queensland
Clive Uhr
Melbourne
Young Quinn Unlucky In Empire City Pace At Yonkers
Inter Dominion champion Young Quinn drew tough post seven and was interfered with near the three quarters while trying to surge from first. Chariie Hunter drove Young Quinn to finish seventh in the eight horse Empire City Pace at Yonkers Raceway.
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Young Sela
Yonems Raceway
Canterbury races doubtful after heavy rainfall
Sydney officials report Canterbury track flooded with more than 6 mm of rain. Sections of the course are waterlogged and the car park is in poor condition. A day of fine weather is needed to possibly stage Tuesday’s meeting, with Hawkesbury meetings also in doubt until the track dries.
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Treble to Treloar at Caulfield Racing Meeting
Wayne Treloar rode a winning treble at Caulfield, taking Born at 6/1 in the Minook Handicap. Dowling Lass narrowly beat Incess Albert by a neck in the eight-event card while Overnewton won the Rosny Plate by one length. Windsor Fair and Lady Poppa also featured.
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Points tighten in ACT Winter Cup horse chase Canberra
In the two day ACT Joc key Club Winter Cup carnival seven points separate five-year leader Woden from Tiny Tudor with three meetings left on July 5 and 28. Woden trained in Sydney by Sim Bennett leads narrowly as Regal Melody drops and others, including Jockey Tom McAloon and trainer Rob O Sullivan, push premiership totals higher amid Canberra Racing Club standings. The positions reflect ongoing jockey and trainer belts in conjunction with The Canberra Flames.
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Weekend Harness Meet Delivers Notable Wins at Albion Park
Albion Park trotting meeting featured standout drives by Wil iw and Obdie 5 against Bulbon Francsies with top times noted. NSW and Queensland tabs record multiple race results with takeaways from Galaxy stakes and Young Star Classic to Fremantle events, highlighting drivers Wig 360, Conte Court, and packs of prize distributions across 330 and 350 meter heats.
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Unclear Racing Card Fragments From Tarphon Meet
Fragmentary ACT TAB horse racing notes show entries for Tarphon and Overnewton with various odds and subs. Names like Prince Acura, Jeocket, Harwhiil, Cameo, and Stormy Port appear alongside small payouts and rider references.
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ACT TAB doubles doubles Coefield and Adelaide payments
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Brundage Will Dedicates Estate to Amateur Athletics and Art
The late Avery Brundage, former IOC president, leaves most of his estate to amateur athletics and art. A scholarship fund for top academic amateur athletes at the University of Illinois is funded by Brundage and Lasal Hotel profits. His oriental art collection goes to San Francisco, with other assets and gifts to his wife and University of Illinois collections.
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Auckland Triumphs Over Sydney In Muddy Cup Clash
Auckland beat Sydney 14 9 at Concord Oval to take a 2 1 lead in Trans Tasman Cup. Two first half tries by Auckland forwards gave them the edge as Sydney struggled in the wet conditions. Webb and Watt crossed for tries, Finnane scored late for Sydney, while Wright showed brief spark for the visitors.
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Australians finish among no place-getters in diving event
Australians Dan Wagstaff placed fifth in the men's springboard with 2005 points while Tom Grove finished behind with 477.12 points. Mondelaing Bamem led the women’s highboard for Australia with 344.54 points in the world international diving competition.
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