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By JACK BENNETTThe Canadian Open indoor one and three metre springboard diving championships ended Sunday on a note of prosperity for Toronto as divers from that city captured three out of a possible four titles at Lipsett Hall.Jody Stewart, probably the best internationally known Canadian diver, defended her three-metre title as she ran awayfrom the field in the women’s class. Judy hails from the Lea-side' Aquatic Club.But Lambie gained sweet revenge in a thrilling duel for . the three-metre title. Lambie had to overcojne an early Eisel lead for his margin of victory, which was less than six points. Lambie had 303.10 to the defending champion’s 298.05.Miss Stewart recovered from the unexpected defeat in the one-metre to completely dominate the gals in the three-metre diving. She led Miss Morrow from► Vstart to finish, accumulating321.45 points to Caroi-Ann’s285.25. It was the biggest pointspread of the competition.• * vMiss Stewart and Miss Morrow are as different as day and night in both style and attitude. Miss Stewart had a quick and all-business style when diving, while Miss Morrow is slower and more graceful. The three-metre champ, however, cansize up an opponent and adjust to the situation much more rapidly. This comes from hours of endless training. Miss Stewart used to dive off a windmill to perfect her form.a * mThe one advantage Morrow holds over her Toronto rival is she is coached by. six-time United States open women’s
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Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Mon, Jan 04, 1965
Page 22
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