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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1962
Page
1
Unseeded American Billie Jean Moffitt toppled Australian champion and No. 1 seed Margaret Smith in the Wimbledon first round. Smith led 5-2 in the final set but missed shots as Moffitt won five straight games to seal a 1-6 6-3 7-5 victory.
In a tense three set battle the American Miss Moffitt overcame Australian Miss Smith 6-1 3-6 7-5 after a dramatic finale. Moffitt dominated early, Smith fought back to force a deciding set, and the crowd watched as both players traded breaks and big serves before Moffitt clinched victory with sharp net play and serving accuracy.
Four boys aged 12 to 14 pled guilty to seven counts of stealing after stripping bicycles at Manuka Swimming Pool. Sergeant C B G Turner said the matter was raised in the Children’s Court yesterday. Judge Keant released the youths on probation into their parents’ custody.
Scotsman Bruce Tulloch wins the three and six mile events in London marking the fastest Englishman over one two three and six miles. His six mile time of 27 minutes 57.4 seconds misses the UK record by three seconds.
Doomben race world tightens as final acceptances for the Ten Thousand and Doomben Cup are announced. Key contenders include Kilsherry, Ketchup and Quiland among the Ten Thousand hopefuls, with Hoss topweight in the field and Tom Smith providing three possibles. Final acceptances due next Tuesday.
The Rugby League Board of Control chairman W G Buckley said the July 14 third Test in Sydney should not be televised. He rejected the Cricket Ground Trust demand for 40 percent TV rights, proposing a 60-40 split only if the match sold out and broadcasters avoided commercialisation.
Daily Express reports Captaincy speculation in England after Ted Dexter’s uncertain position. Lamm Cowdrey, 30, tipped to replace Dexter for the third Pakistan Test at Leeds next week. White notes MCC seeks broader experience for the tour and potential captaincy candidates like Reverend David Sheppard, though he may not be invited to captain Surrey this season. Knight shines with 175-minute innings and 6/50 bowling as Essex’s Brentwood score tops.
Melbourne Tuesday acceptances for the Grand National hurdle and steeplechase at Flemington next month list many entries including Contador Grecian Walaa Run July 7 and Struan Mist in the hurdle and Contador Grecian Valour in the steeple. TAB will open their double on Nationals day with the field showing numerous contenders and weights.
Thousands of animals are expected to be killed in a government campaign to aid the Gwaii region of Southern Rindesia. Authorities plan to permit shooting over a 200 square mile area to stop a disease outbreak.
Daniel Cross from Wagga and Judy Mane from Lismore nearly edged out by Mrs Dickson and Mrs Taylor in a tight semi final at Royal Sydney. The NSW women's foursomes final saw Ian Pair Mursome Sydney’s D Cohen and H Stockman defeat Dickson and Tow Taylor, with L Beye and M Campbell in contention.
Thompson from Griffiths district defeats Marciano Manly on points in three rounds at the New South Wales state titles. The bout, held in Sydney, marks Thompson’s first round victory in the amateur featherweight division.
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