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12 THE AGE. JANUARY 3. 1955 MORRIS OUT TO TYSON RICH Trophy to Winner GIFT HORSE WINS HUNTER CUP Gale's Surprise Win in Pro. 75-Yds. Title By Bruce Welch Little-fancied Stewart Gale caused the biggest upset of the season by winning the Victorian professional 75 yards sprint championship at the Maryborough Gift meeting on Saturday.

Upset at Trotting By Fremont Gentleman John, a birthday gift six years ago from Mr. Vic. Rothacker a Bridgewater wheat farmer to his son Eric, easily won the 3000 A. G. Hunter Cup at the show grounds on Saturday night.

Starting at 151 he led all the way beating Avian Again (31) by six yards with Dainty Rose (151), making her last appearance on a race course, four yards away, third; I for" Owner-Trainer KM Klrsopp got home only by inches from Norm Gillam and Mark Arnold. Klrsopp is not ln either of today's Gifts at Shepparton and Daylesford. But Gillam, entered for both, Arnold, ln at Shepparton. and Crudden, at Daylesford, should be among the money. The 330 Shepparton Gift, highlight of a 1000 sports carnival which started on Saturday, has attracted a class field.

The 95 Daylesford Gift has many proven runner ln Its 13 heats. Among the stars at Shepparton will be Hutchinson (2'4), 1953 Stawell Gift winner Lance Mann (3), last year's winner Jack Hayes (5) and runner-up Jack Trusler Wi) and Bendigo Thousand winner Frank Brown (7'4). Double Win Bern Hogan, who won the Nyah Gift and 100 yards on Saturday, will run at Daylesford today. Among the winners at Nyah was Shrine of Remembrance guard, 40-year-old K. A.

Day, who scored his 14th professional win in the mile event. Tom Gidley, second ln the Echuca Gift, made amends by winning at Cobram on Saturday. He Is on 9 yards at Shepparton today. Maryborough MARYBOROUGH GIFT (130 Yardi) Heat Wlnnera: 3. D.

O'Donnell 18141. 12.3: S. W. Gall (314) 12.3: M. J.

Arnold (51. 13.2: C. Oiler (81. 12.3: B. P.

Mellon I5'A, 12 3: Z.C. Xlraopp (o'AI 12.1: A. Brady (5V41. 12.6: W. J.

O'Connor (8'A). 12.4: O. s. Burton (10V4, 12.2: D. J.

McGinn I84. 12.1; N. W. Gillam D. Mlera 19).

12.6: R. J. Hart (4H). 12.7: J. Mawby 12.6; J.

T. Donne (6') 13.0: R. J. Hamilton (S). 12.6: C.

W. H. Smith 6'4. 12.4: H. W.

Mclntyre (5). 12 5: M. Crudden (74) 12.2; i. W. Bourchler (814).

12.2. Semi-final Wlnnera; Arnold, 12.3: Klriopp. 12.2: Gillam. 12.2: Mawby, 12.3; Crudden. 12.1.

Final: Klriopp (evera) 1: Gillam 1211. 2: Arnold 161). 3. lna. 11.9.

Crudden, 64 on lav. VICTORIAN 75 YDS. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP S. Gale. 1: B.

C. Klriopp 2: G. R. Hutchlnaon, 3: J. R.

Stringer. 4. 7.5. MIDLAND SPRINT 175 YDS.I. W.

J. Bond (9). 1: I. C. Klriopp V4).

2: D. J. Darin (9). 3. MARYBOROUGH MILE R.

L. Coalti (135 ydi.) 1: F. D. Pevltt 1105). 2: K.

C. McDonald 1140). 3 4.9.4. 880. V.

J. Dowllng (42). 1: R. P. Cummins (27).

2: Bernitlen (45). 3. 1.52.9. forward move, she ran Into trouble and broke. Another effort to send her forward ended In a pocket, and from' there Kissing Cup was never a possibility.

Avian Again is trained and driven by another branch of the Rothacker family. W. Rothacker, a brother of V. Rothacker, trains Avian Again, and Gordon, a cousin of Eric, drives him. Last Race Dainty Rose has run her last race.

She was not favored in the running, and after meeting with several checks "flew" home to cut her former stable mate, Sparkling Max, out of third place. She will go to the stud immediately, will be mated with General James. Of the others, Bolivar Bill, from South Australia, did best. He was involved in a mix-up with another S.A. runner, Modulation, at a critical stage.

This cost him many lengths and a first class chance of at least gaining a place. He finished on strongly. Captain Sandy, Avondale and Wilbur's Hope proved disappointments, and were never going like winners. Gentleman John has raced eight times this season, but this was his first win. However, his form has been most consistent and in top class company he has notched three seconds, two thirds, one fourth, and one unplaced run.

Eric Rothacker, who owns, trains and drives the gelding, was 19 when his father presented him with a baby foal he had bred, by New Derby from Park Pool. The foal was named Gentleman John because of his faultless behavior. He Is still an ideal in every way and, according to his. owner, never does a thing wrong. Last Monday night, he ran a splendid trial for the cup when he was beaten a half head by Flexible in the Christmas Free For All.

Despite this and the fact he had drawn No. 1 at the barrier, backers were not very interested in his Former New Zealand mare Kissing Cup was In strong demand and started favorite at 52. She proved a weak reed and never flattered her supporters. Beginning slowly, she toiled along in the rear for half the journey. When making a belated THE GOVERNOR (SIR DALLAS BROOKS) congratulates winning owner-ircdner-driver E.

J. Rothacker as he presents the A. G. Hunter Cup, won by Gentleman John, at the show grounds trotting on Saturday night. Boxing Win for Title Contender NEW ORLEANS, Jan.

2. Ralph Dupas, of New Orleans, third-ranked world lightweight boxing championship contender, beat Slsco Andrade. of California, on points over 10 rounds here last night. It was Andrade's first defeat ln his 29-bout professional career. Dupas weighed 9.12 and Andrade 9.72.

Dupas may have earned a title bout with the lightweight champion Jimmy Carter, who had said he would like to meet the winner of last night's fight. After three false starts, In which Gale broke twice and Bob Stringer once. Gale got away smartly and led Ted Kir- sopp and Gerald Hut- cninson to tne line, winning narrowly In even time. Stringer was a poor fourth. The all round sprint championship is now wide open, with the 100 yards event to be decided at Shepparton today and the 130 at Traralgon on January 22.

Gale and Stringer, who won the 220 title at Ararat on December 27. have five points each. Both Hutchinson and Klrsopp have scored wree points. Klrsopp could take the lead today. He has the brilliance necessary to win a 100 yards race.

Hutchinson, who is striking form at the right time, may be hardest to beat. Klrsopp. who won the Oift and sprint double at Ararat, scored another Oift victory at Maryborough, running 514 yards inside even time. Feature of the race was the support for Mark Crud-den to defeat Klrsopp. Shortly before the final, steady money for Crudden made him a 64 on favorite with Klrsopp at evens.

Crudden was unplaced in the final. Swedes Win in S.A. Title ADELAIDE, Sunday. Swedish Davis Cup players, Sven Davidson and Lennart Bergelin, and Australian Mervyn Rose scored comfortable wins ln the first round of the S.A. men's singles championship at Memorial Drive yesterday.

Bergelin and Rose were impressive, but Davidson played spasmodically. The highlight of the day's play was the men's double between Hann-Mehaffey (S.A.) and Cooper-Reid (Victoria), which developed into a three-hour marathon and remained unfinished after 62 names had been glayed, because of falling The fifth set will be replayed tomorrow. Results MEN'S SINGLES WurflAtt d. L. Flandera, 8-6, 6-2, 6-2: M.

nose a. h. Bowman, 6-4, e-l; S. DaWdaon d. D.

Held, 8-6, 6-0, 6-2: L. Bergelin d. K. Lonergan, 6-0. 6-1, 6-2: A Cooper d.

G. Gab, 6-1, 6-2, 6-1: P. Newman d. J. Barrett, 6-2.

6-4. 6-2; N. Gib-eon d. Leahy. 6-1.

6-1. 6-4: K. McDonald d. W. Bishop.

6-4, 9-7; G. Moxa A. Clements, fi-3. R-l. 5- 7 6-2; M.

Green d. -D. Rowe, 6- 3. 6-4. 6-1.

MEN'S DOUBLES. R. Becker-J. Barrett d. Lock-B.

Sumner. A-1. 6-1. 6-4; L. Bergelln-S.

Davldaon d. D. Rowe-R. Leahy, 6-1, 6-0, 6-3; Donald-G. Gabb.

6-4. 6-4. S-H. 6-2; J. Mehaffey-J.

Bann r. A. Cooper-D. Reld, 8-10, 6-4, 7-5, 3-6. 7-6 (unfinished) WOMEN DOUBLES.

Ml" S. Sheldow-MIss F. Mullec d. Mill J. Langley-Mlaa MOLcod, 6-2, 6-2; MJuea Staley-B.

Orton A. Lonergan-J. Smith, 6-3. 6-4: Mlaiei R. Roiman-A.

Sheldow d. Thomaa-M. O'Donnell. 6-2. 7-5.

Hogan's 100 Metres in 10.9 in Kerang Heat From Our Special Representative KERANG, Sunday. Good performances by Hec Hogan, Geoff Warren, Don Macmillan and young Ron Clarke, in heat-wave conditions, highlighted the Kerang Amateur Athletic Club's meeting yesterday. Fear Adds to Pacer's Speed By Fremont A clever device, worked out by trainer-driver J. Glasheen, has enabled Major Miracle to rite from obscurity to one of our potential trotting stars. most impressive performance since returning to Australia to win the 880 yards.

Although his time of 1.58.2 was 4-10th of a second slower than when he ran third at Oeelong recently, he ran the last lap in 54 seconds to outclass the strong field. Macmillan took the lead after one lap and won by 20 yards from John Douglas. tfaf A 19. SI w. fiif A maximum temperature of 104 degrees was recorded during the meeting.

Hocan. having his first run for a fortnight, clocked 10.9 seconds to win the Victorian 100 metres championship on a hard track and Into a slight headwind. He beat country sprint champion Bruce Andrew by four yards, with former title-holder Bruce Laycock in third place. As Hogan was competing bv invitation. Andrew will hold the title.

Hogan time yesterday equalled his only previous 100 metres run this season -In Brisbane a month ago. Ran With Cold He was handicapped bv a cold wind which tightened his chest and prevented him running freely. warren, wno won the Out 2 Years By Fremont Mr. T. E.

Utting, owner and trainer of Bandon Lady, whose withdrawal was ordered from the Upton Handicap at the show grounds on December It, was on Saturday night disqualified by Trottiar Control Board stewards for two yean. The following report was issued: "The adjourned Inquiry into the charge made against T. E. Utting. under Rule 349.

Sent.inn 17 f. having administered, or endeavored to administer, a stimulant to the mare Bandon Lady on December 18 was concluded this evening. "The statement ma, ho Utting that he administered nranay to the mare in ignorance of the rules was not accented bv the and Dtting and Bandon Lady were disqualified for two years." A swab was taken from Bandon Lady and was found to be negative. The swab was not mentioned fln the report. Utting who has 17 horses in training, has Indued on appeal.

Trot Driver Suspended For causing lnttrfrni. to Major's First in the Quafying Stakes at the show grounds on Saturday night. O. Oath, driver of Flying Master, who finished second, had his reinsman's licence suspended for two months. Oath Will anneal tn the T.OB, against the decision.

oath was before the stewards again following the running of the Shoppe He drove Der-went Ann, who caused interference to Nottingham. It was found that Der- went Ann had broken down during the running of the race and shifted sidewavs suddenly. J. Condon, driver of Nottingham, had no chance of avoiding her. no action was taken.

Vic. Leads in Blind Cricket SYDNEY. Sundav. After the second round of the Australian blind cricket championship at Wiley Park ovai yesterday, victoria, with five points, led New South Wales and Queensland, four points, and Tasmania, three. Victoria beat New South Wales on the first innings yesterday, scoring 118 to New South Wales 68.

Each State includes five totally blind men and six part-sighted men. Two more rounds will conclude the championship. Russian Invited NEW YORK. Jan. 3.

The Amateur Athletic Union has invited Russia's Vladimir Kuc, holder of the three-mile and 5000 metres world records, and Hun gary's outstanding half-miler, Lajor Szentgall, to conrmete in Indoor track meetings In the United States during February and Marcn. 7000 at Speed Boat Carnival YARRAWONOA. Sunday, A crowd of 7000 watched the second day of the Yarrawonga speed boat carnival on Lake Mulwala. Gate takings for the two days totalled more than 1000. The championship went to Hurricane, owned Dy Max a nrtJ.

of 2wftH ChPnfe 01 25 was. their reward. Nyah NYAH GIFT (130 yards). B. J.

Hogan B. A. Reevei (9) 2: E. Bolt (6). 3.

2 It. 12.1. 100 YARDS. J. Hogan (6K).

1: B. A. Reevei (7'A). 2: F. M.

Molan I7W 3. 9.4. 440 YARDS. I. F.

Daniel (281. 1: J. D. Omlow (32). 2: A.

E. Bolt flnlihed aecond but was disqualified for Interference. ONE MTLB. K. A Day (951.

1: A. A. Foley (70). P. Kelly (90) 3.

4.15.6. 75 YARDS. K. S. Petrle 15).

1: 1. D. Onslow (10V4). 2: B. J.

Hogan (5). 3. 7.6 880 YARDS. W. P.

Beverldse (S3). P. Kelly (45). 2: F. B.

Antonio (42) 3. 2.1.2. Cobram COBRAM OIFT (130 7ird). Heat Winners: A. W.

Goodlet (8'i), a. L. Farrell, (8U), R. G. Jolly; T.

P. Hlshon, f'i, P. J. Mllstead, 10; T. A.

Glddley, 11U; T. B. Irvine, J. R. Fuller, 10.

Semi-finals: T. P. Hlihon, 12.4 T. A. Glddley.

12.0: D. W. Hammond, 12.4. Final: Gidley, Hlshon. Hammond, 3.

12.3. SPRINT (75 Final: A. W. Goodlet (5). 1: N.

Montgomery, (4). T. P. Hlshon (514), 3. 7.5sec.

8SO YARDS: Walsh (36 J. Waiter (39), J. B. Howard (60), 3. 2.25.

Arthur Day's 524 in S.A. ADELAIDE, Sunday. Footscray's 19-year-old left-arm bowler Arthur Day blinded u't Australia batsmen with speed and swing to take 524 to give Victoria an innings and 40 runs win in the second XI's match at Adelaide oval yesterday. VICTORIA First Innengs. Maddocks, snd Osborn 91 Lwry, Ibw, Bailey 0 Shaw, Stevens, Bailey 12 Stevens, run ont 54 Kendall, Mccormick, Tretheway 105 Kline, LIU, Osborn 0 Hoiking, Jarman, Packham Lynch, Osborn, Packham 8 Smyth, Horley, Osborn 4 Day, n.o.

0 Sundries Total 3oi Fall 0. .15, 135, 189, 189, 198, 224, 270, 298, 302. BOWLING. Bailey 272, Packham 250, Tretheway 247, Osborn 399, McCormlck 029. SOUTH AUSTRALIA First Innings, 129.

Second Innings. Lee, Hosklng 17 Stevens, and Hosklng 40 Lill, Salmon, Day 12 Horley, Salmon, Day 0 Lynch, Stevens, Day 35 Jarman, it. Smyth, Lynch Osbom. run out 7 McCormlck, Smyth, Day Tretheway, Hosklng, Lynch 5 Packham, sub, Day 4 BaUey, n.o 0 Extras 7 Total 133 Fall 45, S4, 64, 104, 115, 122, 122. 129, 129, 133.

BOWLING. Salmon 038, Hosklng 233, Day 524, Lynch 211, Kline 022. Victoria won by an Innings and 40 runs. Heat Has Effect on Top Athletes From Our Special Representative KERANG, Sunday. The effect of the heat on leading athletes here yesterday is likely to be reflected in performances at the twilight carnival at Bendigo tomorrow night.

most gruelling two mile race for years, almost pulled out three laps from the finish. Warren had decided to withdraw when national record holder Let Perry was forced to pull out from fatigue after one mile and a quarter. The event was postponed for more than two hours in the hope the weather would become cooler. But, if anything, it was hotter when the race began. Four in Field Only four of 11 entries started.

Warren's time of min. 21 although 25.8 sec. outside the Australian record, was magnificent in the conditions. He finished 100 vards In front of club mste Neil Rob-bins, with Robbie Morgan-Morris another 100 yards back third. Macmillan put up his BAGOT HANDICAP winner Pushover (R.

Faux) returns to scale after the race at Flemington on Saturday. FIRST BLOOD to the Englishmen. Australia's opening batsman, Arthur Morris, looks grimly towards the umpire as he awaits the decision which cost him his wicket for 3 runs, lbw to express bowler, "Typhoon" Tyson. Briggs 100 in Shield Match SYDNEY. Sunday.

New South Wales opening batsman Ron Briggs made a splendid century in tin Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at Sydney cricket ground yesterday. Briggs's fighting loo helped place New SoutU Wales in a fairly sound position in the match after th first four wickets had fallen for 44. New South Wales was dismissed for 278 two mlnutei before stumps, Briggs and 20-year-old Peter Phllpott put on 111 runs ln 106 minutes ln I magnificent seventh-wicket partnership. Phllpott, who was playing his first Shield match, scored an attractive 71. NEW SOUTH WALES.

First Innings." Briggs, Ibw, Walmsley IN Watson, Fisher 1 Simpson, Grant, Searle 21 De Courcy, Baymer, Bratchford 1 Booth, Fisher, Searle I Johnston, Harvey, Bratchford 1 Davidson, Fisher II Phllpott, c. Raymer, Searle II Treanor, Fisher a I Lambert, Mackay, a Searle 11 Crawford, n.o Sundries Total ..15 FALL. 1, 38, 43, 44, 63, tt 199, 237, 251, 278. BOWLING. Fisher 311, Searle 483, Bratchford 2fl, Mackay 01S, Raymer 01L Walmsley 111, Flynn 01.

No Progress on Grounds The Victorian Amateur Athletic Association is still without a ground on which to complete its 1954-59 inter-club competition. The secretary (Mr. W. Day) said last night he has made a number of applications for grounds, but because of the holiday period had received no replies. Moves lo have water laid on the Old Scotch ground, so it can be used, will be made early next week.

The association held tin 1954 half of the competition on two ovals at Royal Park, and the delay at Olymplo Park has left it without ground. If water is laid on at the Old Scotch ground, the association will be able to fill the three-weeks booking it made for January. The inter-club comoetl. Hon is due to resume on January 15. tended until 8 p.m.

tomorrow. It Is now certain then will be two scratch markers. Oscar Plattner and Keith Reynolds. Reynolds won the rich Pevonport (Ta. wheel race from scratch 1m week.

Results VICTORIAN DKRBV (3 laps). -Heat WInnsrs: C. Smrthe PV (52 on); M. Thompim ft Malb.) (21); Corrr (Bit. (41); R.

Barclay (KeAs.) on). Final: Barclay (52), smjrthe, Thompson, 3. Uil lonss, 13 sec. JANUABT STAKES (3 laps). -Hat Winners: C.

Snyttis (Bsv yd.) (34 on), n. 40) (51); Roy fina 25) (41)! Corry (W; 20) (evens): D. Lewis (Eii, (51). nnal: Lewis (31). Corry, 3: Smrthf, 3.

54 NEW TEAR WHEEL BACS Ism) Heat Winners: F. GueoiM 95) (101); A. Whelm 801 (51); F. McDonnJ 40) (4 ASi C. Middle" 73) 611); R.

BirJ 30) (32). Final: MM ton (41), 1: Sutherland IW K. Dlson 401, 3. ACES SCRATCH (3 Smyths. (21), Knevltl (Caul.

City), 1. S. 11.40.0. THREE. MILE SCRATCH.

Whelan (B. Hill) (61), ll JS Cooper 0. (S. 3. T.03.0.

AMATElfR HDCF. Vs.lH)c4 Ouest 45), il.t-XP 50), Si 3. Nln W' TOrtVE.M.LE Walsh 3. wneian (B'wicki, riatm wttt is axiat 11VH 1m 1: 0. wmiami rroj sms (Prft'' Newmarket Plans for Cowboy Bill By Ensign Cowboy Bill, winner of the Standish Handicap at Flemington" on Saturday, will now be spelled with the idea of preparing him for the Newmarket Handicap in the autumn.

ajaya FAST BOWLER Ray Llndwall falls victim to Brian Statham for 13 rrfn at the M.C.G. on Saturday. got a clear run, the gelding ran on really well. Norman Hoysted continued his family's run of success In the Standish. His father, F.

W. Hoysted, has won the race Ave times in the last 10 years. F. W. Hoysted won with David's Last, in 1945 and 1946.

TJngar (1950 and 1951) and Gay Saint (1952). Cowboy Bill is raced by his breeders. Sir Rupert and Lady Clarke. Austral Well Results VICTORIAN 100 METRES CHAMPIONSHIP. H.

D. Hoian QWJ, 1: B. C. Andrew 2gB. T.

Ltjcock (O. Scotch). 3. TWO RILES. O.

Wirren (W'toirn). N. Robblm (W'town). R. Morian-Morrls (Melb.J, 3.

9.21.0. MILK WALK H0CP. I. F1M-liT (1.33), R. Bltckner (l.o..

R. Morrll 125), 3, 8.36.0. SENIOR 880 D. R. McMillan 1: J.

DoiiElef (E. Melb.t, D. Henderion Tw'town), S. I. 56.2.

ZJAVELIN. R. J. Grnt (O. Scotch), 1: E.

McCulloch (K. 2: h. Carr (St. 3. 198 It.

10 ln. HIGH JUMP. A. R. Morrll (O.

scotch). J. Waddlnlton 2: K. Oi borne (S.S.H.), 3. 5 ft.

11 In. SHOT PUTT. B. w. Donath 1: R.

J. Carr (St. 21 R. Kukevlci (B. Hill).

3. 44 (t. 814 in. POLE VAULT. 1.

T. Bowlei R. J. Grant (O. Scotch).

2. 10 It. DISCUS. Carr (St. R.

J. Grant (O. Scotch). 2: J. P.

Sennit' (O. Scotch), 3. 133 It. 104 In JUNIOR 880. R.

W. Clarke M.H.S.O.B.), li K. J. Mayman (O. Scotch), J.

C.lway 3. 2.2.0. RELAY (4 I U0). Old Scotch, St. Kevlnl, 2: Old Melburnlani.

3. 44.4. SCHOOLBOYS 220. P. Roberta (Mlldura).

R. McLellan (Ben-illal. T. Herrti (KeransV 3. SCHOOLBOYS 100.

P. Roberta (Mlldura). r. McLellan (Ben-alla), 2 Harrla (Kerens), 3. II.

0. AMATEUR CYCLING GRADE SCRATCH: Morrow Colllni 2: R. Narlor 3. 5.49. A GRADE SCRATCH: R.

Church (Hemp 1: I. Browne 2: C. Middle-ton 3. 8.12 3-5. MILS HDCP.

R. Dewhurat ttiienroT. uu) T. Andreaua 60). R.

Church 60), S. 2.0. HALF-MILE HDCP, R. John-ion 50). 1: P.

Proll (N'cote. 40). 2: R. Thornt Speedway Johnnie Geran gave his best display of. the season to defeat 'New Zealander Brian McKeown in an excit ing scratch race final at Maribyrnong speedway on Saturday night.

Dunkllnf! Scratch (3 lapi), J. Geran, B. McKeown, G. Mc-Gretor. 3.

56.2. Marlbtrnons R.S.L, Handicap (4 lapi), K. Walih (230 li G. McGreior (240), 2. 1.27.4.

Encourage Handicap (4 A. McManui (10). c. Newton (70), 2: G. Hallday (110), 3.

1.23.4, Side Car Handicap (4 tape). J. smller (80). H. Green (110), 2: D.

Pate (190). 3. 1.31.0. Side Car Scratch (3 lapi). G.

Redlhaw. B. Martin, D. Paie. 3.

63.6. Speed Car Scratch (4 lapi). K. Bonython, W. Dutton, B.

Soderstrom, 3. 1.20.0. Redei Handicap (4 law), B. Soderitron (120). W.

Kobeck (160). 2: W. Dutton (190). 3. 1.30.6.

Featurt Race (8 lap). W. Dutton: 1 B. Hotreratrom. 3: W.

Kobeck, 3. 2.40.2. Brilliant wins at the show grounds in the Lacey Handicap last Monday and in the Holland Handicap on Saturday night stamp Major Miracle as a rising champion. Now an aged horse, Major Miracle has always been nervous in fields and has lost many races, through this fear. Recently, he was tried with ear-deafners and showed immediate improvement.

Then Glasheen hit on the Idea of removing the deaf-eners when Major Miracle hit the front. Big Crowds on Peninsula Beaches MORNINGTON, Sunday. Today's crowd i on the southern Peninsula beaches was the largest ever seen, and easily surpassed last Sunday's estimated total of 40,000. Between Dromana and Portsea it was estimated there were 23,000 on the beach, and from Franks ton to Mt. Martha about 18,000.

At least 6000 assembled along ocean beaches at Port- sea, Sorrento, Rye and along ine wesiernporc oay area from Flinders to Shoreham. Merricks, Balnarrlng, Somers and Hastings. 1 To I p.m. tonight all beaches were still thronged ana all parking space niiea. Library Grant Available Soon Applications for a share in the Government grants to UDranes, ior we current; nn-anclal year are now being called for by the Free Library Service Board.

The grants total 131,000 and are allocated as follows: To country libraries, municipally controlled, 6000. Country libraries, non-munlcipally controlled, 2000. Children's free libraries, Rural library establishment and regional library development grant, 10,000. Municipal libraries, 108000 Municipalities or libraries wishing to share In the grants should apply to the secretary of the Free Library Service Board before February 26. Glasheen reasoned that once Major Miracle hit the front and had the deafen- ers removed, ne woum stretch Tight out to get away from Ms rivals.

Crowd Surprised To achieve this, a cord was tied to the deafeners and brought back and attached to the sulky shaft close to Glasheen's hand. It worked. In his last two starts, rscegoera have been surprised to see the mufflers fly from Major Miracle's ears aa soon as he gets in front. Then, with his ears back and the deafeners lying along his neck. Major Miracle streaks for home.

There is no need to use a whip on Major Miracle in a tight finish. His frantic desire to get away from other horses Is sufficient spur. Cricketer at Church M.C.C. "batsman Colin Cowdrey read the scripture lesson at Wesley Church last night. He also attended the watchnight service at that church on 'New Year's eve.

In a tribute to the cricketer yesterday. Rev. Dr. C. Irving Benson, said, he was moved that after Cowd-rey's magnificent innings on Friday he should have at tended the midnight service at Wesley church.

"I thought that this was a oeautiiui cnnstlan witness," Dr. Benson said. "He might have felt elated after his great score, or have oeen too urea to come to church to spend the last hour of the old year and the Beginning oi tne new. National Chess Results PERTH, Sunday. Results of the afternoon session of the Australian chess Cham? plonship, continued In Perth today, were: uzois ivicj d.

K. Sheard (W.A.) P. Berlins (W.A.) d. Z. Grlnfelds (W.A.); S.

Lazare (Vic.) d. V. Stannard (W.A.): P. M. Foster (W.A.I rl- .1.

V. Kell- ner (N.S.W.); O. Weber (Tas) drew S. Nikolenko (W.A.). The adjourned game be tween Kellner and Weber was won by Kellner.

Hellorla, Purler, 8.9; Fair Colleen, Fine silk. Magic Mile, 8.8; Bowie, Jonlrls, Mlu Valma, 8.6; Alpa.ee, Funchal, November Star, Pavaka, Starbrow, 8.4. WESTERNPORT HOSPITAL handicap, about milt. Rnum-duri, 9.0; Prince Valley, 8.8; Bandar, Beat Man. Fashion King, Lady Buoyant, Semite.

8.6; Isle of Capri, Solatra, Young Brownie, 8.4; Colodale. star Comedian, 8.2; Inimical, Kalllce, Lime Beau, Melody King. Mr. Nebrli, Prince Noel), True Royal, Twyneham, Ulllna, 8.0. CORINTHIAN HANDICAP, about 6 furs.

Brown Man, 10.13: Bandar, Rod I el in, 10.8; True Royal, well Wisher, lo. Cheery Jill, 9.13! Yorkshire King, 9.11; Long Island, Solrica, 9.9; Byzant, Dirra-moon, Delano, Inimical. Kalllce, Natasha, Tropical Air, 9.7. DANDENONO INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP, about 9 fun. 132 yds.

file of Canrf ft; MMlit. R.12; Ballantyne. 8 8: Lord Bambl, 8.0: Beckoning, El Hampton, Great Legacy. Mungret, 713. Black Rebel uopy Moaei, F.i; sans tiai.

wuu mHc nana dii. Fancies Win at Board Track In defeating Plying Halo by a neck, the gelding looks a potential Newmarket Handicap prospect. Cowboy Bill was having only his second start after a let-up, but his trainer, Norman Hoysted, now thinks it best to spell the gelding again if he is to be fit for the autumn. Cowboy Bill was ridden In splendid style by first-year apprentice Geoff. Lane.

He Is apprenticed to trainer T. Woodcock. Lane rode without whip or spurs, but used considerable vigor with hands and heels to land his mount the winner. Flying Halo and Aware (third) were, perhaps, the unlucky runners. Strong Finish Flying Halo seemed in a hopeless position two furlongs from home.

It was not until the final furlong that he began to unwind his powerful finishing run. In another few strides he would have beaten Cowboy Bill. Aware was hampered for room two from home, but, once K. Ford By Bruce Welch Fancied candidates for the rich Austral Wheel Race on January 11-13-15, Ron Barclay, Doug Lewis and Gordon Middleton scored impressively at the board track on Saturday night. Manv of the athletes to day were still suffering from exhaustion and some are likely to withdraw tomorrow.

The main event ac nen-rilzn will be the Northern Victorian three-mile cham pionship, wnicn couio. go hj Williamstown runner Dave Stephens. Stephens did not compete here yesterday, and will be much fresher than his main opponents, Geoff Warren and Les Perry, who were exhausted after competing in the two Stephens has been the outstanding three-miler this season ana if ne wins ne wui gain his first State title. State mile champion Terry Sullivan should win the Northern Victorian title, although he will have strong opposition from Don Macmillan and Les Wakefield. Sullivan could improve on his best time of 4.12.9 at Prankston recently.

Brilliant Queenslander Hec Hogan Is certain to have benefited from his run yesterday and should record a Bd ln the Northern Victorian 100 yards title. The first event Is timed or 530 pm ton) and Frank Clark (Malvern). But It would not surprise should a pair from the country win. The New South Wales pairs are bound to take stopping. The State Is powerfully represented, A few ot the better-known ones are E.

Florence, G. Sargeant, D. Downie. A. Newlon and G.

Noble. One of these pairs Is expected to contest the final. And South Australia must not be forgotten. The State has many classy pairs still In. One Is.

J. Petchell, who won the Australian singles ueit! in imi. neieating Dave Downie (N.S.W.) in a magnificent game. tf Knock-out Play in Bowls Today By Andy Stanley After the second day af factional play in the Australian bowl pain championship on Saturday, the 1 306 pairs were reduced to 326, who will play three knockout rounds today. Oanbourne Weights Weights for Cronbournt races on Barclay was the most brilliant, and he is certain to become one of the shortest priced riders in the big handicap.

Barclay showed great tha Standish Handicap stamina and speed to down the favorite, State sprint champion, Colin Smythe, ln the Victorian Derby final. Since quitting amateur ranks a month ago, 23-year-old Barclay has Improved steadily, and has won the only two Derby events In which he has competed. Smythe, who must be conceded a good chance ln the Austral, also ran third In the; January Stakes, -and won the five-mile scratch race brilliantly on Saturday night. Doug Lewis, a confident front runner, beat consistent John Corry and Smythe in the January Stakes final. Stylish Win Middleton, a strong fancy last year, won the New Year wheel race stylishly from Don Sutherland and Kevin Dixon.

Middleton comes from a cycling family which has already scored three wins and one second In the Austral. Sutherland, a brother of Hec, and Dixon, who has been- well backed, should relish the longer Austral. Entries for the Austral were lo have elosed on night, but the closing time has been ex All States are strongly represented. The title holders, D. M.

R. Long and J. L. Biro. (N.S.W.) did not enter.

But Harold Jaekett (Victoria), who won the event at our last carnival In 1947. Is leadlnr for Glyn Boslsto, and they will take some beating. This is the only major championship that the great Bosisto has never won. Victoria haw many other pairs capable of succeeding. The best of them are being skipped by R.

Kelly (Alma), R. Stephens (St Kllda). J. Dobble (Glen ferrie Hill). N.

Lusty (Surrey Hills). N. Taylor (Cam-berwell), A. and J. Blrchalt (father and son, of Alphlng- OYLDB MAIDEN PLATE.

About 9 furi: Bonnlntlon, Colony Call, 9.0; Grand Dettlny, JUpi 8.10; Blue Bmplre. Grt-toTM, MernphU Belle; ShlkiN, 8.8; Lord Warlelth, Van sovereign. 85; Cheswlck, rtne silk, Good Gradoui, Lady Stan) rift, 8.4; Bottle. Flylnf Pam, Great Profile, Mlu Vilmc, Natasha, Quest Girl, Red Aatral, 8.2; Beariden, Penton, Friar' Faith, Gold Banile, Kadana, Minn. Pay Girl, Pinelelih, Silver Turr, 8.0.

FKAnKSTON IMP ROVERS' HA. ivr, aoout mile. Lord Bambl, Roral Chariot, 8.12; Falrport, ft: Ralrova. Rurrtflolrf Sanfnran. i uiii.

o.t, ucmcinor, rijjni pam, Great England, Mr. Tana, sir Bruce, Streaker. Colony Call, Dalburn, 8.0; Atpacca, Barbllly, By- Femmt Gallante, Flying Pam, French Star, Inimical, Lutanlit, Ifucleui, Rapa Nul, Royal Tune. St. Kllda, Sally Mellnda, storm Bell 7.13.

BERWICK THREE-TEA R.Of.l MAIDEN HANDICAP about 6 tun. Don Viita, 9.0: Blue Empire, im-Tse, Maumill. Palerle, 8.12; Gay Otto. True Keel, 8.10; Euclna, COWBOY BILL (G. LANE) down Flyinej Halo (R.

Heather, outsld.) to win on Saturday. Awca-v (K. Ford) Is in third place. 2, 1. Aodenoa (N'cott), 2..