British drivers confident in Sydney rally showing
British driver Roger Clark and Finland’s Timo Makinen lead Ford’s $75,000 effort in the Total International Southern Cross Rally starting tomorrow. Clark, based in Port Macquarie, likens conditions to Britain’s RAC Rally and stresses experience for success as overseas crews assess Australian rivals amid pre-event scrutiny. Carr will file daily reports for The Canberra Times with plans to publish Monday.
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Sydney
Roger Clark
Clark
Timo Makinen
Finland
Ford
Peter Ashcroft
Ford UK Competitions
Port Macquarie
Britain
Colin Bond
Harry Firth
Holden
Wayne Gregson
Canberra
Greg. Carr
Canberra Times
Jellis and Hlur claim state foursomes title at Boome Doon
Vicki Jellis completes a rare golfing double by teaming with Carole Hlur to win the NSW state foursomes title at Boome Doon. Their 81 in the afternoon gave a total of 167, three shots ahead of Joyce Robson and Gayle Gannon, who partnered Robin Pye and Helene Goss.
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Sydney
Vicki Jellis
Nsw
Carole Hlur
Boome Doon
Joyce Robson
Gayle Gannon
Robin Pye
Helene Goss
Opening ACT cricket season at risk from rain
Four pitches for today’s opening round were playable yesterday but any pre match rain could jeopardise play. Western District at Connor Oval prepared with a good wicket, outfield mown, ground soft from last week topdressing. West opens against ANU, who signed new players including Tony Irvine, a former ANU captain. Gary Samuels notes ANU relies on Julian Phillip and Tim Anderson for consistency. Majura Oval pitch for Northern Suburbs versus South Woden was slow lifeless, suited to seamers, while the field remains in good condition after football’s winter hiatus.
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Act
Western District
Connor Oval
West
ANU
Tony Irvine
Irvine
Cir
Gary Samuels
Julian Phillip
Tim Anderson
Majura Oval
Suburbs
South Woden
Pitches Set For Uncertain Start As North Faces South Woden
South Woden arrives with reinforcements led by Kerry Owen, Wilf Dooley and Terry Kahn, while North circulating on paper strength lags behind last season. North captain Norm Weend notes better balance but faces an uphill opener against a retooled South Woden. Easts meet last year’s wooden spooner Woden at Kingston Oval, a test of changing forms, with Ray Flockton driving Woden as captain coach and Des Jordan among new signings.
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O'Meara
Lyndon Parrier
Dannock
North
Norm Weend
South Woden
South
ACT
Kerry Owen
East
Bob Wade
Sydney
Wilf Dooley
Crookwell
West Indies
Terry Kahn
Queensland Colts
Sheffield
Dooley
Easts
Woden
Kingston Oval
Reports of takeover denied in NSW racing
Sources close to the NSW Government deny reports of a direct government takeover of the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club. A racing commission will be used to coordinate racing in the state, with the Greyhound Racing Control Board already in use since 1949, aligning with Labor policy as fear of state control grows.
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Sydney
Nsw
Australian Jockey Club
Sydney Turf Club
State
Greyhound Racing Control Board
Booth
Labor Party
Public Transport Commission
J. Carr
AJC
Balmerino loses Melbourne Cup favouritism
Balmerino sees its Melbourne Cup odds shrink as bookmakers offer 50 000 against a win. Trainer Brian Smith plans a tongue strap change at Caulfield Stakes to sharpen the NZ star before the big race. Jockeys and rivals weigh in with mixed views while How Now and Happy Union loom as key dangers in the weight for age field.
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New Zealand
Melbourne
Balmerino
Sydney
Bruce McHugh
Brian Smith
Didham
Smith
Denise
Jovy
Happy Union
Joy
Proeves
Tommy Smith
Roy Higgins
Colin Hayes
Balmering
Hart Cummings
Halmering
PUNTERS LOOK FOR CHANGE OF LUCK AT RANDWICK CARNIVAL
Sydney reporters note two horses, Tiger Town and Participator, seek upset wins as book makers dominate early carnival. Tiger Town favoured in the Clibborn Handicap while Participator aims for the Queens Cup, with Tuscany and Taras Regent among rivals and Melbourne targets looming on a strong finish.
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Sydney
Australian Jockey Club
Randwick
Tiger Town
la Neige
Epsom
Participator
Battle Heights
Metropolitan
Fach
Fraser Park speedway meeting postponed due to track damage
The Fraser Park speedway meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is postponed after fuel spilled during a two week old crash melted asphalt on Marlboro Corner. Promoter John Lange said repair work cannot finish in time, shifting the twilight meeting to Saturday October 23. ACT champion Dave Wignall contests Liverpool City Raceway tonight aiming for his third Liverpool main event win in four starts.
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Fraser Park
Marlboro Corner
John Lange
Ing
Canberra
Dave Wignall
Liverpol City
Wignall
Liverpool
Late ACT TAB Dividends and Race Details Display
Race by race results and daily doubles show multiple payouts and entries. Horses listed include Stormy Sloane Goodie Goodie Star Course Super Electrum and more with figures for exacta and treble bets, plus running totals and subs.
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Joe
Mae
Stormy Sloane
Ae Stene
Pasher
OConnor Progressive Handicap narrows field at Canberra Paceway
A strong field of rising pacers contests the OConnor Progressive Handicap at Canberra Paceway this afternoon led by top elect Sarona Direct. The four year old has two wins and two seconds in his last four, including a Maitland and a Penrith win in class record time. Other contenders include Lucky Shot Gay Frenchman Bradford Rhythm Aka Rhythm and Bay with recent strong form. The day also features the first division of the Beginners with Angaston Lass facing Little Quench as two year olds Velocity King Catalogues and Tavern Girl in the three year olds race.
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Canberra Paceway
Sarona Direct
Maitland
Penrith
Miracle Step
Bankstown
Lucky Shot
Bradford
Lucky
Bay
Aka Shot
Hawkesbury
Thelma
Harold Park
Bravado Court
Angaston Lass
Little Quench
Griffith
Leeton
Eugowra
Velocity King
Catalogues
Tavern” Girl
Narelle
Merry Karamen
Vicki James
Car listing from Alan Brearley and 78413 Motors
A classified style list shows multiple classic cars and prices. Notable entries include a 1975 Datsun 1808 GL, 1975 Honda Civic 1500, 1974 Holden HQ Panel Van, 1973 Holden Torana, 1971 Ford XA Falcon and a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle. Price listed as 200 dollars for one item, overall asking around 3700.
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Fraser
Cape
THE
Prem of Australa Pty Limited
Pirie Street
Fairwich
Preas of Australia Pty Limited
Jaba Fatt & Sons Limited
PO Box
Canberra City
Phase Sooke
AMD Home Delivery
Wphans Newsagent
Oh Acton
Aimlie
Ananda
Barton Sa
Betconnen
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Greve
Campbell
Chaperin
Charrwood
Chifley
City Lichnsinne
Glover
Cook
Curtin
Deakin
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Evert
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Forse
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Holt
Hughes
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Kington
Latham
Syraham
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Page
Poorkes
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Philip
Industrial Ares
Feed Abta
Meet
Runcaul
Queanbeyan
Christopher
Graham Read
Shayne
Ray Flockton
Kevin Flaherty
Warwickshire County
Des Jordan
Mallam
Lab
Campbelltown
Mr Mallam
Flemington
Midge Didham
Karen Coleman
Maurice Campbell
Clibborn
Bart Cummings
Tuscany
Larson
Rosehill
Taras Regent
A.C.T. T.A.B
Maitland Trots
Richmond Dogs
Ge Hess
Bera
Sen
Ararat
Rebecca Campbell
Rusty Thor
Ima's Wish
SLEAR
Mona's
Bucher Guy
Oh, Brace
Manly Mander
Regal Belmont Soc Et Hondo
Manly Hanover
Regal Belmont
Direct Ribande
Brian Adtion
Intenne Power
Glamour Lege Sar
Sera. Nda Sea
Brian
Petes
Pacer
Bradford Bay
Alan Brearley
Motors
Mort ST
Belconnen National Football Club
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Colton
D. Johnson
Belconnen National F. C
Lyttleton Cres
Cloun
Brian Crawford
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