Rosewall Dominates Hoad in Forest Hills Showdown
In a dazzling 100 minute match at Forest Hills, Rod Rosewall outplayed Ken Hoad with superior forecourt control and precise, powerful shots. Rosewall led from start to finish, committing fewer errors and clinching the victory with dominant net play and solid service returns.
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Greg Hoad
Royal Beal
Rom Hoad
Enennia
Hoad
Rosewall
Ude
Umee
Mrs. Dupont
Misa Hart
Rosswall
Miss Hart
Shirley Fry
Althea
Gitcoma
Australia
Kenater
Lewis Head
Allison Danzig
Ptay
New York Times
Danzig
Man In the News
Arthur Daley
Richard Bavett
Savett
Forest Hills
Canada expands rowing and cycling for Melbourne Games
The Canadian Olympic Association approved larger rowing and cycling contingents for Melbourne while declining to add a walker and a marathon runner. The delegation will total 96 athletes and officials representing the Dominion.
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Toronto
Reuter
Canadian Olympic Association
Walker
Marathon Gunner
Canada
Dominion
Melbourne
Manuka Confident Ahead of National Grand Final
Manuka meets Queanbeyan Acton in the National Grand Final next Saturday in a likely replay of last year. Both clubs boast strong recruiting from Victoria, with Manuka optimistic about repeating last year’s tactical win and claiming the B grade pennant as well. Lind say White leads the Combing with 98 goals as Manuka aims to stay confident against tough opposition.
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Manuka
Queanbeyan-Acton
Esmond
McKenzie
Axelby
Berry
Combing
Canberra
Lindsay White
James Retains Title In Sydney Bantamweight Fight
Kevin James outpointed Gaetano Annaloro at Sydney Stadium to defend his bantamweight crown. Annaloro never won a round, landing few punches as James used reach and cautious defense to coast to victory. James limited his offense to a steady jab while the Italian tired late, avoiding a knockout.
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Sydney
Mongay
Kevin James
Gaetano Annaloro
Annaloro
James
Bene Annaloro
Ann
Starover to meet El Khobar in Hill Stakes at Rosehill
Brilliant colt Starover may oppose El Khobar in the Hill Stakes at Rosehill next Saturday. Trainer Jack Green said a sale deal must close within a fortnight or Starover will run. Green challenged El Khobar’s owner W Fisher after Starover won the Canterbury Stakes.
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EL Khobar
Sydney
Starover
Rosehill
Jack Green
Green
W. Fisher
Finnish runners set world marks in Joensuu marathon feats
Helsinki dispatch reports Antti Viskari broke the official world record for 15 miles with 1 hour 15 minutes 46.6 seconds at Joensuu. Finnish runners Eino Oksanen and Veikko Karvonen beat the 25 kilometer world mark in 1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds and 1 hour 16 minutes 52 seconds, surpassing the 1955 record of Albert Ivanov.
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Helsinki
A.A.P
Reuter
Antti Viskari
Joensuu
Finland
Emil Zatopek
Czechoslovakia
Eino Oksanen
Veikko Karvonen
Albert Ifanov
Derby Candidates To Meet At Rosehill
Fire Flash stands as Derby favourite after Randwick win. A Ward to ride Fire Flash with Gay Bierra a nonstarter. Hot Spell a leading Melbourne hope with Preston due to ride in Sydney. Commissionaire trained on but not started since Hobartville. Harnham Hill to contest the Guineas with J O Sullivan to ride. Ulandra to run in the Guineas with G Moore replacing O Sullivan. Cairaslier to be ridden by apprentice B Howlett in the Epsom Handicap. Cuirassier carries 74 in the Epsom with weight issues. Slogan rising in Epsom betting after Tramway run. J Thompson to ride Brogan. Adelina and Compound unlikely in Epsom. French Charm equal second favourite for Epsom after strong support. tied to £10,000 win and doubles. Knave equal second favourite tied with French Charm for £15,000 with Half Hennessy.
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Lees
Ueney
Fire Flash
Randwick
A. Ward
Gay Bierra
Melbourne
Sydney
Preston
Hot Spell
Commissionaire
Harnham Hill
Movie Boy
Hainham Hill
Canterbury
J. O'Sullivan
G. Moore
Ulandra
O'Sullivan
F. McGrath
B. Howlett
Cairasaler
Howlett
Cuirassier
Teranyan
Epsom
J. Thompson
Jride Brogan
Adelina
Compound
Queensland Galloper
French Charm
Roman Holiday
Blazeaway
Knave
Canberra Chess Championships progress scores after two rounds
In Canberra Club play J B Alps K Creech and Z Klegerts lead with 2 points each while P K Chen W Jesdop Z Milosch Mixa G M Spencer J Treimanis and G Zilinskas have 1 point. Second round results include Alps beating Mise G and Spencer, Creech defeating Milosch, Kiegeris beating Jessop, Chen beating Southwell Cartledge forfeited to Treimanis, and Schlegel forfeited to Zilinskas. Junior results note Nicholas White second in under 14 with two points from seven in NSW final. John Gollan scored 3. Cartledge withdrew in under 16 after round four due to illness.
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Canberra
J. B. Alps
K. Creech
Z. Klegerts
P. K Chen
W. Jesdop
Z. Milosch
Mixa
M. Spencer
J. Treimania
G. Zilinskas
N. Cartledge
C. Southwell
Z. Schlegel
D. Mise
Milosch
Kiegeris
A. W. Jessop
P. K. Chen
C. L. Southwell
J Treimanis
Z Schlegel
G. Zilinsikas
Nicholas White
New South Wales
Sydney
John Gollan
Neil Cartledge
Mineas
Australia Left With Hard Task After Dismissals
Australia face a difficult challenge after dismissing the Minor Counties for 244 in a second innings, with Harvey, Pickett and Hodges among key bowlers. The scorecard shows Australia’s 154 minute innings featuring Davidson and Crawford, while Harveys five for 87 highlighted the bowling effort.
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Wits
Noi
Harvey
Davidson Wat
Hodge
Australia
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Hoat
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Lew Hoad
United States
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Omiga
Melville
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Waratah
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George Street
Eastlakes
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G Jackson
Bonds Industries Ltd
Mallett Street
Camperdown
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Barker Street
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Tele
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Ft Crawford
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Watson
Pickett
Boott
Minor
Benaud
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Davidson
Milter
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Mia
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Amu
Ollan
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