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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
4
In Lord's second Test Massie bowled England out for 86, claiming seven for 35. He followed with 08 for 122 in the match, lifting Australia to within one wicket and 40 runs of levelling the series with two days left.
Massie bowled a world record 15 wickets in a Test match effort, dominating Australia with 24 overs of swing from 2.47pm to 6.34pm. His 6 for 31, 7 for 74 in England’s innings propelled a dramatic chase as 30,000-plus crowd watched, while Chappell and Marsh led Australia’s reply before England collapsed. Ray Dingworth to captain England in last three Tests against Australia, selectors announce in London.
Francoise Durr of France defeated Judy Dalton of Australia in the Rothmans Open at Eastbourne England to claim the women’s singles crown and 300 pounds prize money. Durr outlasted Dalton 8-6, 3-6, 6-3 to seize the title.
Canberra Tigers defeated Yass 27-8 at Narrabundah Oval setting early control with Len Ryan striking and Trevor Jones returning from injury. Greg Wiser score disallowed by forward pass and bad handling plagued both sides as Canberra pressed for more.
Yass led early with rapid tries by Murphy and Zarate, but Tigers countered with Bruce, Granleese and Jones, forging a 22-? lead before Yass fought back. Trevor Jones and Bulman added late scores as Tigers held on, amid penalties favoring Yass and strong showing by Murphy, Bruce, and Wendy.
Victoria defeated Western Australia 18.19 109 to 9.11 65 in the Perth Australian rules carnival final. Victoria dominated with a strong ruck and centre work while Western Australia faced a slow start and a late second-quarter slump.
England were dismissed for 172 with top scores from Beattie and Gifford, notable bowling by Snow and Greig. D'Oliveira contributed 17 runs while Edwards and Klingworth bowled economically. Final line includes overs and wickets, with fielding notes and misreads from the OCR.
France edged Australia 16-15 in Brisbane to clinch the Test series after a 14-14 first Test draw in Sydney. Jo Maso scored two tries as France and Australia traded penalties and tries while Walter Spanghero and Claude Courtheau helped steer the visitors to victory amid a late surge from the Wallabies.
Sunday reports the NSW rugby league squad to face Queensland at Lang Park Brisbane on Wednesday with full back E Goodwin and backs M Harris G Starling R Fulton Z Cha nun five eighth T Pica half back T Raudonikis two forwards G Sullivan R McCarthy J Elford A Beemon E Walters W Hamilton among eleven selections placeholder text indicates incomplete OCR listing of players
London Sunday report says the 1972 Wimbledon Championships open with women in the spotlight as top pros withdraw over a dispute. Evonne Goolagong, Chris Evert, and Billie Jean King lead a powerful field, with Margaret Court absent and a historic Goolagong versus Evert clash teased as the highlight.
Queanbeyan rallied from behind to beat Norths 13 to 4 at Taylor Park on Saturday, narrowing the gap on the ladder. Wests and RMC lead on 20 points, with Norths and Queanbeyan on 18, Royals 12. Rowan, Wests forwards and backs featured. standout Owen Butler dominated Norths’ lineouts while Ray Watson and Peter Stumbles sparked Queanbeyan back play.
A C T rugby selectors list a substantial side for the Queensland match next Sunday. The squad includes Grogan Yas Thurbon Thomas Moncrieff Mecham Hindmarsh Tumataroa Gruzasa Ryan Muirhead Hughes Milewski Macdougall Stumbles Gardiner, with Hearley and Gottnas as reserves. Injuries led to defections Payten and Lord, while hospital cases include players with kidney injuries.
Barton defeated Central 3 2 at Majura Oval in Round of men's matches. Pollard and Hingee scored for Barton with early pressure and a late goal ruled out. Central equalized twice but Barton’s defense, led by Peter Reid, held firm as United beat St Pats and ANU edged Old Canberra, widening United’s lead.
Sam Snead shot a field leading three under par in the 36 holes and finished two under overall at Longniddry yesterday. He dominated the links with precise drives and steady irons, placing him atop the leaderboard.
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