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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1958
Page
4
Akatarawa’s fresh for Canterbury with Teane 2 and rider Paurson. Bronze Mac and others loom as dangers as Akatarawa’s speed could set an unbeatable pace. Vendor and Tembu Lad among others show promising form in recent races at Randwick and Hawkesbury.
Unclear racing notes describe Poundwise and filly Poundwise engaging in a dramatic race. Mention of Bidaby Maney and a trainer Pound maddie shifts, early interference, and a controversy about a recom at the track.
The condensed listing shows a long field for a Canterbury 4.10 event including horses like VICE MANBICAR FORETT, Jambo Rose, TEMBU LAD, JESAN CLOUD, STAR Matier and many others. It notes apprentices claim and a graduation race for mares, with various jockeys named and odds/weights indicated.
Australia clinched the EI Trophy in a closely fought world amateur team championship. Teams played for the right to house the prestigious prize as players posted strong scores under near flawless conditions.
Detectives questioned a man for over an hour about the alleged doping of Medulla and Bartorial Splendour in Melbourne. Trainers Burke and Lewis were interviewed along with two stablehands as investigators plan to review bookmakers’ books and speeds from Ascot Vale and Flemington.
South African welterweight John ny Van Rensburg outpointed George Barnes over 12 rounds at Sydney Stadium. Van Rensburg held the edge from the seventh round, taking eight or nine rounds, with Barnes winning only the ninth as the favourite surged to a clear victory.
Outstanding galloper Prince Darius will have a full dreos rehearsal for the Caulfield Cup as he runs in the weight for age Caulfield Stakes at Caulfield on Webr 7 7. The Canfield Cup next Saturday appears within reach if he handles this test. Lord is also a candidate alongside Prince Darius, Moody rides him again, trainer Clyda Cook will decide on a Caulfield Cup start based on Caulfield Stakes performance. Monte Carlo trainer Frank Dalton notes a penalty decision but plans a run for punters, with Monte Carlo among top Caulfield Cup contenders.
Fragmented OCR lists names like Bir Pyrean Moora Walter Buratte Droll Prince Woo Man and several odd terms. It references a French master on a chart with numbers and dates, including True Boy 17 9 and Flan 21. The readable data suggests a racing or striving chart with unclear context.
England cricket captain Peter May said he would push to speed up play during the Australia tour. He spoke in Fremantle aboard the Iberia, stressing fewer long delays and backing a pacey approach while utilizing all 11 players in the two Perth matches against Western Australia and a combined XI starting Friday.
A strong south east wind affected the day of the A grade Queen's Shoot at Anzac Rifle Range with many scores on the first day. 30 K Bhorten led the 500 yard events scoring 49 in this event while David Jones and W Wileson won shoot offs in 500 yards. Parramatta, Lithgow and Canberry shooters also highlighted the rounds with notable scores and shoot offs.
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