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28 THE AGE, rriIay r3 November 1981 Even the weather Pitch or smiles on Windies pacemen v. 3lU From MIKE COWARD ADELAIDE. The West Indian fast bowlers can't believe their good fortune. They will open their Australian tour today on a pitch ideally suited to their awesome talents. The four pacemen chosen to play against South Australia have been provided with the greenest Adelaide pitch in recent memory.

Rain, which has persisted since ruining SA's Shield match with NSW last weekend, frustrated curator Les Burdett's attempts to prepare a traditional Adelaide batting strip. There is a thick and even covering of grass on the pitch which is certain to give valuable assistance to Joel Garner, Sylvester Clarke, Colin Croft and Malcolm Marshall. The tour selectors decided to rest their ace new ball bowler, Michael Holding, and veteran Andy Roberts. Also absent are mystery front-of-the-hand spinner Harold Joseph and skipper Clive Lloyd, who has remained in England to be with his wife who is recovering from back surgery. Lloyd is expected here tomorrow.

The indifferent weather in Adelaide this week has restricted the TH TEAMS WEST I MO ICS: D. Waynes. C. Greentdge. V.

Richard. F. Bacchus. L. Comet, G.

LogSe. D. Murray. M. Marshall, S.

Clarke. J. Garner. C. Croft.

J. Oulon (12tti. SOUTH AUSTRALIA! W. Darling. K.

Harris. J. Crowe. W. PhllMps, O.

Hooks, P. Sleep, K. Wright. G. Winter, S.

Parkinson. R. Ougan. D. Savers.

R. Mc Leila West Indians to two outdoor practice sessions since their arrival on Sunday. There was further drizzle yesterday but it did not hinder their slick and impressive workout at the outdoor nets. Today's weather forecast is more encouraging. Three tourists will make their first Australian appearance today batsmen Faoud Bacchus and Gus Logie and paceman Clarke.

Bacchus, 26, who has played 17 Tests and scored a colossal 250 against India in Wampur in 1979, is seeking permanent status in the team while the incomparable Vivian Richards has a very high opinion of Logie, a diminutive 20-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago. Clarke, responsible for the infamous brick-throwing incident in Pakistan last year, has played 10 Tests but like Bacchus is still some way from establishing himself as a regular member of the team. The West Indies have only this Barker, Wade a tough hurdle From RICHARD EVANS TOKYO, 1Z Nov. Australia's Federation Cup team still is on course- for: its. customary rendezvous with the United States in the final after a satisfying 3-0 victory 'over the Netherlands' here at the Tamagawa Club.

DaKonV' team now has a day to prepare for a semi-final battle against Britain that should prove, a great deal tougher than the Australian girls have had to face so far. In fact it is just possible that the ease: with which Australia has won' Its first three matches will prove something of a handicap when- it runs into Sue Barker and Wade, both of whom- have been sharpening their "against much stronger opposition. Yesterday, the Soviet Union's youngs and unknown squad coached with expertise by Olga Aforojtova came perilously dose following lip its shock defeat of Czechoslovakia with another triumph against British; Julia a 17-year-old with a deceptively cherubic smile, proved herself an excellent match player by; coolly outplaying Wade 6-4, If one had expected so inexperienced a player to tighten up in the tie break just the opposite was true. Two terrible forer hands' from the former Wimbledon champion helped Salnikova to a 4-2 lead and she promptly won three of the remaining four points 'with superb, backhand winners; That- left. Barker to save the match for Britain a daunting prospect those of a nervous disposition.

With her blonde pony-tail and Denvonshire cream complexion. Barker certainly is one of the most popular players in the game, both with her public and peers. But she is not necessarily the girl you would want to stake" your life Even If. she won, you probably would be dead from a heart attack long before the end. After a hair-raising escape the previous day when France's Corinne Vanier twice served for the match against her.

Barker dropped the first set against Elena EliseenkO. Then, after winning: the second more or less proceeded to throw away an early break in the third with forehand that stuttered Clubs call 'urgent' talks on TCB row Progress with thevfeest yet to come during her win over Marcella Netherlands. form with each match, already had disposed of Marianne Van de Torre, 6-4, 6-3. Mesker proved a determined foe and Turnbull was relieved to win the first tie-break 7-5. The Dutch girl saved three match points at 5-6 to push the second set into another tie-break and continued to go for her shots with aggressive backhands until Turn-bull's steadier play won the day.

Dalton was especially pleased with the doubles form shown by Turnbull and Sue Leo after they had beaten the Dutch pair 6-4, 6-3. In today's ether quarter-finals the US plays Rumania and West Germany meets Switzerland. Wendy Turnbull under pressure Mesker of the like a malfunctioning machine-gun. "I still cannot time it right," she said after eventually clinching victory 6-4 in the third. But, from Australia's point of view, there were ominous signs of improvement when Barker was joined by Wade in the doubles.

With both British girls finding their touch Olga Zaitseva and Svetlana Cherneva were swept away 6-3, 6-1. It perhaps was good that Wendy Turnbull was extended to two breakers by Marcella Mesker, of the Netherlands: The score of 7-6 hardly, represented a crisis because Dianna Fromholz, who has been improving her clay court Whether TCB chairman Graeme Cochran survives the challenge to his leadership next Monday, the repercussions of last Saturday's move against him by fellow board members will last a long time. Politics have dominated discussions since the 6-1 vote of no confidence in Cochran last Saturday night. Pro and anti Cochran lobbies have been busy formulating plans. Most significant is the decision by the Metropolitan and Country Trotting Association to call an emergency executive meeting at the Showgrounds next Thursday to discuss the dispute.

The MCTA is represented by three of the eight TGB members. MCTA president Fred Deans said yesterday the meeting has been called because the 2000-strong association had received "a number" of complaints from members over the actions of their board members. He said the association was concerned that it was not kept informed of the dispute. "We had no inkling." Deans said. Deans, who stands imported stallion By And Large at Kilmore, said he was "sitting on the fence" over the dispute.

"But we will have a statement after Thursday's The three MCTA representatives on the TCB are George O'Shea, Bill Rose and John Bowles. O'Shea is the only board member to speak publicly on the dispute, coming out strongly in favor of Cochran. Apparently it's an even money bet whether Cochran will survive VSF refs clear to go indoors By LAURIE SCHWAB The Victorian Soccer Federation has relaxed its opposition to a major indoor soccer tournament which starts tonight, and will supply referees. The series starts with six matches at Festival Hall, from 7 pm. The VSF had threatened to withhold referees as the competition does not come under the VSF's jurisdiction, and major clubs had threatened to prohibit its players from taking part.

Organiser Tony Vrzina said most opposition irom clubs and the VSF had been overcome and that many national league and Slate League players would be seen in action. Competing teams will play under the national names of their players' countries or continent of origin. The programme for tonight is: Australia v. Scotland, Greece v. Turkey, South America v.

Italy, Poland v. YugosUvio, Macedonia v. England and Croatia v. Malta. The series will continue tomorrow and on Friday and Saturday next week.

A rr WhelQQlBSgM Melbourne Marathon Results match and a frolic against Victorian Country at Mildura next Wednesday before their first international commitment a Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match against Pakistan at the MCI on 21 November. 'It's an important match for us and will help to build our confidence for the one-day match," acting captain Richards said as he prepared for a special team meeting yesterday. "The weather has been unkind to us and we are a bit rusty. We want to shake off some of that rustiness." The West Indians are a formidable opponents for the inexperienced South Australians who, under the direction of David Hookes, are attempting to regain some credibility in the first-class arena this summer. Hookes, anxious to prove to the national selectors that his century against NSW last weekend was the start of something new, said his men were undaunted by the challenge of meeting a West Indian team close to full strength.

"You just know it will be an entertaining match," Hookes said. RIGHT: West Indian pace-man Joel Garner warms up. cial security of clubs is not the only issue. On Wednesday, Dixon also announced individual grants totalling more than $300,000 for improvements at country racecourses, harness racing and greyhound tracks. Racing grants of $203,931 include new bar and dining room facilities at Warracknabeal, a new totalisator building at Benalla and reconstruction of the sand training track at Ararat Harness racing grants of $82,194 include a scheme to finance improvements at 12 training tracks and for construction of 20 extra horse stalls at Wed-derburn.

Greyhound grants of $14,350 will provide for new photo finish equipment at Sale and the installation of a computerised totalisator service at Bendigo. Trainer Charlie Waymouth, who has the outstanding Rancher, would no doubt have been delighted by the news from Sydney at the weekend of a $100,000 Grand Slam bonus for two-year-olds next autumn. The AJC and the STC have combined to provide the bonus for a two-year-old who can win the Golden Slipper (1200 metres) at Rosehill on 3 April, the Sires Produce (1400 metres) at Rand-wickp on 10 April, and the Champagne Stakes (1600 metres) at Randwick on 24 April. The youngster who can pull off the treble will earn a total of $319,180. Since the Champagne was increased to 1600 metres in 1972 only Luskin Star (1977) has completed the treble.

And since this column started with harness racing, it will end with same. Popular Aim's Australian mile record of 1:55.9, at Harold Park last Friday night, was also a world record. The pacer is now the world's fastest five-year-old or older in a race on a half-mile circuit. We particularly liked the reference to Popular Aim's win in a Press release from the Australian Trotting CounciL The council had Popular Aim initiating "a tidal wave of excitement which will reach the shores of all harness racing nations swamping those sceptics who doubted the class of the Australian standard-bred." We hope it drowns 'em. England set to survive LONDON, 12 Nov.

England the great survivor, needs only to draw its final World Cup qualifying soccer match next Wednesday to reach the finals in Spain next year. England meets Hungary at Wembley in the last match of European Group Four. Hungary, with 10 points from seven games, already has qualified for Spain. Rumania, now in second place after a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in Berne last night has eight points, one more than England but the English have a four goal superior goal difference. If England qualifies for Spain, it will owe much to upset results by the underrated Swiss, after its own humiliating defeat by lowly Norway had seemingly dented its hopes.

Austria virtually guaranteed a berth in Spain by holding Bulgaria to a goalless draw in its final qualifying match in Sofia yesterday. To deny the Austrians the second qualifying spot in European Group One, the Bulgarians face the staggering task of beating West Germany by a six-goal margin in their final match in Dus-seldorf later this month. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY A UNIT Of IMYNE MCKLESS LIMITED (INC IN ViC I Jones boy learns fast We gratefully acknowledge the assistance and contribution of Computer "technology in the organisation of the event and the random selection of special prize winners. Feature prize winners 1. THE AUSTRALASIAN GUIDE TO LONDON1 SPECIAL PRIZE Return trip to London to compete in the 1982 London Marathon; Plus 21 days' accommodation; Plus $300 spending money.

Winner Mrs. Elizabeth Amott, Belair, S.A. 2. 'AIR NEW ZEALAND' PRIZE Return trip to compete in New Zealand in 1982. Winner Mr.

Richard Ward, Mooroolbark, Vic. 3. TJUL'PHIZE Return tickets to Sydney for two to compete in 1982 City to Surf. Winner: Mr. Stephen Jacobs, Kew, Vic.

4. 'PUMA' PRIZES TUMA' TRACK Mrs. G. M. Humphreys, Clayton, Vic.

Mr. M. Plunkett Croydon. Vic. Mr.

M. P. Russell, St Kilda, Vic. Mr. D.

O'Donnell. Lower Templestowe. Vic. Mr. W.

J. Jackson, Brighton, Vic. Mr. M. J.

Bohnke, Braybrook, Vic. Mr. O. F. Mackenzie, Hampton, Vic.

Mr. E. R. Armstrong, Glen Waverley, Vic Mr. G.

McKie, Mont Albert North, Vic Mr. O. N. Limbrick, Farrer, ACT -puma; running shoes: Mr. J.

Crispin, East Brighton. Vic. Mr. S. O.

Harris, Femtree Gully, Vic. 'Mr. F.G.Ortiz, Christie Downs, A Mr.P.LDumsday, Frankston.Vic. Mr. S.

N. Baker, Armadale, Vic Mr Nolan, Mr. C. F. Flynn, Nintingbool, Vic.

Frankston, Vic. Hennekam, Berwick, Vic. Mr. R. H.Xevy, Brighton, Vic.

By GLENN LESTER A progressive handicap is hot one of the more glamorous events of horse racing. It third along from maiden class, and is a stepping stone Xot some horses, and the end; of the line for others. But the M. and M. Meade-Mobil Progressive Gold Cup at BetMflgo yesterday, annovative $400 race for the lesser lights of the tnff, threw up quite a story.

It involved big offers, difficult decisions, and a comeback of sort for a horse with a muscle problem. I even had an ApMt connection. -n The sponsors and club wdwla, of course, be delighted if the story ends with the winner Klm-berley Prince graduating to the silk and winning a race of note. That may be the sequel East year somebody with the firjanee to back up their opinon thought Kimberley" Prince had the makings of a particularly smart galloper. They offered $60,000 for th then two-year-old, who at the time had promising but unspectacular form.

But in retrospect the form was rather sound. In included a narrow second at WarrnambooL when Kimberley Prince beat the coming Geelong Derby Trial Stakes winner Carringbush by three-and-a-half lengths and a third to Glenson at Caulfield. Glenson was to later win the Moonee Valley Stakes. So. Jt.

seemed the prospective buyer had a yen for foresight. But he didn't get the horse. The offer was on behalf of 7 Asian interests. As part-ownen Kevin Johnstone understood the bidders were looking for two-' year-olds with the staying potential to win classics, perhaps in Hong Kong or Singapore. "It was a hard decision," he; said.

"We thought we may not get another horse of his ability. The thrill of winning today's race was fantastic." The outside interest continued however. Just late last month there were more feelers after. Kimberley Prince scored imprest sively in an improvers at Warr nambooL But it has not been simply a matter of waving aside handsome offers for the bay gelding. It has-taken patience; and six weeks work by a horse chiropractor, to.

get the four-year-old this far. Kimberley Prince injured muscles in his. rump when he wa9 taken to Warracknabeal in Aug; ust last year to open his second campaign. It was serious enough for the. horse to be spelled again.

When-he returned at Hamilton last April, he stlHwould not stretch-freely. "He was. like a crab coming down the straight" Johnstone said. So Kimberley Prince was again turned out That's when the "muscle man" was called in. And finally, this season, the horse has been able to resume' his sporadic-career with some continuity.

It appears yesterday's progress slve will be a stepping stone; not-the end of the line for the big- finishing bay. First -up win BOMBAY, 12 The Engand cricket team began its-tour of India with a 47-run. victory over an invitational: in a charity match-here yesterday. England, fielding a virtual Test side, scored 9154 off 48 overs, and bowled out the Indian Cricket-Club President's XI led by SuniL Gavaskar, for 107 in 42.2 overs. Gooch (320) and Ian Botharh (215), and? spinner Derek Underwood (210) between them brought the FIRST MALE OVER 40 T.

A. Vincent. Glen Waverley, Vic 2.31 .05 FIRST FEMALE OVER 40 D. M. Browne, Mitcham, Vic 2.54.38 FIRST MALE 45-49 R.

Gribble, Guildford. N.S.W. 2.32.37 FIRST FEMALE 45-49 R. Barker, Elwood, Vic 3.39.13 FIRST MALE 50-54 R. D.Young, Blackburn, Vic 2.49.31 FIRST FEMALE 50-54 S.

G. Young, Blackburn, Vic 3.19.39 FIRST MALE 55-59 A. C. Young, Beech Forest, Vic 3.04.12 FIRST MALE 60 OVER K. C.

Mander, Mt. Waverley, Vic 3.20.37 FIRST FEMALE 60 OVER Harris, Ettalong Beach, N.S.W. 5.27.41 OLDEST MALE J. Poelsma, Newborough East, Vic. 4.37.39 OLDEST FEMALE E.

Harris, Ettalong Beach, N.S.W. (62) 5.27.41 FIRST JUNIOR BOY (UNDER 19) G.W.Devers,Murtoa,Vic.(17) 2.36.51 FIRST JUNIOR GIRL (UNDER 19) K. L. Tumey, Endeavour Hills, Vic. (18) 3.06.26 FIRST PARAPLEGIC C.

J. Alp, Nth. Frtzroy, Vic 2.09.18 EEHubel, St Kilda, Vic (equal first) DEVONDALE COURAGE AWARDS A. J. Cavallo, Avondale Heights, Vic.

P. D. Gojkovic, Lalor, Vic. Rolet de Castella, Kew, Vic FIRST NOVICE MARATHONER G.K. Adams, Sth.

Caulf ield, Vic. 2.21.31 MOST IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN 1980 BIG MELBOURNE MARATHON P. J. Minton, South Croydon, Vic. (13) 2.55.21 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TEAM CATEGORIES: A ATHLETIC CLUB Brooks Kew-Camberwelt D.

H. Byrnes, K. A. Duxbury, D. A.

Bland SPORTING CLUB Paravics C. J. Alp. E. Hubel, I.

F. Gainey COMMUNITY CLUB Warragul Search Rescue P. B. O'Hare, R. F.

Brown, D. Birks BUSINESS HOUSESWORK -The Athlete's Foot A. Lloyd, M. Cull, Krenkles GOVERNMENT A SEMI GOVERNMENT SRA of NSW Team Number 1 R. Gribble, A.

Reynolds, W. Flanagan OPEN WOMEN'S TEAM Prom Girls J. C. Turney, B. K.

Byrnes, K. Turney edited by MARK HARDING as chairman. But whatever happens when Brian Dixon meets the TCB on Monday, it's "no betting" that the board will not comprise the same eight members into 1982. The Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation has had his hands full with the racing industry this week, but has no doubt won many friends. On Wednesday, he released details of the new racing amendment bill which will give financial security, for a while at least, to country racing.

Dixon said the financial benefits do not mean the Government has abandoned its aim of seeking rationalisation and efficiency in racing. The VRC is preparing a report for Dixon on the issue. One of the problems it faces is that if it recommends a cutback in courses, surviving tracks will have to conduct more meetings. Which means lots of money will have to be spent on improvements. There are few country tracks which could cope with many more meetings than they already have.

So the problem is not as simple as it might seem. Finan- biggest job ahead' "But I've really just started, the biggest job is ahead of me. With Scholes (Shield)and Stack-pole (TV commitments) away for a lot of the season I've got to take over the No 3 or No 4 position and do it justice. That's going to be very hard. Jones's one ambition is to break every record and better every achievement his father attained at Carlton.

"It would be great when he is 70 and I'm 40 to be able to upstage him when we talk cricket" It is an awesome task. Barney played in three premiership sides, won eight club championships, and notched up numerous bowling and batting awards. But if Jones jun. can better that record he will probably go one further than his dad. Such an achievement would certainly be recognised by the State selectors.

Th voting D. Jone (Carl.) I2t no B. Green (Prah.) 120 no 7 D. Gott (Coll.) t26 7 K. Wilitams (St.

544 PROGRESSIVE VOTING tH. Peart I. Holton ttlnl.l. H. Walker (S.

D. Jones Karl.j. 7 i. Yalloo A. Phillip I.

Burnett J. Moss (N. J. Wiener T. Warms S.

Green D. Gott R. Sriffht P. Corstorphln M. Mtlear L.

Salcam R. Williams (St. 9. Grant G. Miles M.

Taylor (S. Results By PATRICK SMITH Dean Jones, 'Age'-Puma Cricketer of the Week, goes about collecting advice just as diligently as he does runs. And as the 20-year-old Carlton batsman scored 129 not out, his maiden District century, last Saturday he should be a rather astute cricketer. He is, but only because he knows the learning process will never stop. Each practice session, each innings is an examination of his good points, his short-comings.

It is a ritual that started very early under the guidance of his father Barney, one of Carlton's most decorated sons, and District cricket's more famous names. "Dad has always said listen to all criticism and praise, digest it and see if it applies to me. If it does do something about it," Jones said. That philosophy has seen an improvement year by year in the stylish batsman. Last season was a disastrous one for Jones.

Ten innings with the seniors barely totalled 100 runs. "I had a bad mental outlook. I always thought I was out of my depth with the likes of Keith Stackpole, John Scholes and Neil Buszard. It was immature thinking," he admits. So Barney stepped in.

"He told me to pick my arse up and just play cricket.M It worked and Jones was confident enough to take his ability to Central Yorkshire League team Altosts during the winter. "I learned a lot there. It was essential to play onthe front foot because the ball moves about so much. I even batted outside my crease to make sure I was meeting the ball early. "All the games in that league are one-dayers and I was batting around No.

6. and was usually left with about 15 overs to make an impact. "That forced me to become more of a shot maker. I am not afraid to loft a ball now if it means getting runs," Jones said. Back to Melbourne and more learning, more adapting, more success.

"I found I was struggling to Air New Zealand trips to compete in 1982 Boston Marathon for the winner and the 1st woman. Air New Zealand return tickets to compete in a New Zealand Feature Marathon in 1982 for 2nd and 3rd placegetters, 2nd woman and first two 1 A.LLIoyd.Church.Point-N.S.W. 2.19.03 2. D. H.

Byrnes, Burnley, Vic 2.19.30 3. G. K. Adams, Slh. Caulf ield.

Vic 2.21 .31 4. a Sofianos. Hawthorn, Vic 2.23.38 5 C. R. Donald, ML Waverley, Vic 2.23.46 "6.

J. N. Waddington. Essendon. Vic.

2.27.09 7 B.O'Hare.Warragul.Vic 2.27.50 8. Minogue, Hampton, Vic, 2.28.37 3MP FAMILY CATEGORIES: MOTHER DAUGHTER C. A. Barker R. Barker FATHER 4 SON W.

A. Dean Jones: 'my 3 Cricketer of the week play Ian Callen and Ron Lawrence (Carlton's opening bowlers) as they bowled off 18 yards at practice (a fast bowler's right, a batsman's nightmare). "So Stacky told me to experiment with my stance. I opened it up and with legs wide apart It's helped because I don't have so far to move against the really quick blokes now." Then to last Saturday and his first senior century. "I was batting with Stackpole when I reached the 90s.

He told me to relax, play normally and treat it as though I was in the 50s or 60s. He followed that advice to the letter reaching his century with a 3 and a 4. (ft JMt Mi 2.28.57 2.29.14 9. -M. Cull.

Church Point. N.S.W. 10. K. A Duxbury.

East Kew. Vic. R.J.Probst HUSBAND ft WIFE A. Cook I. Cook SET OF TWINS M.M..

Grant P. J. Ryan BROTHER 4 SISTER J. M. Pratten A.

Pratten 3.04.52 3.39.13 2.51.51 3.19.03 2.48.01 3.12.25 3.50.05 3.50.06 2.53.57 2.58.35 PMM011 FIRST 10 FEMALES 1 J. C. Turney. Endeavour Hills. Vic.

2.42.12 2. D. A Letherby. Elizabeth East S.A 2.51.12 3. J.

M. Pratten. Hughes. A.C.T 2.53.57 4. M.

Browne. Mitcham. ViC. .2.54.38 5. B.

ICByrnes, Burnley. Vic 2.58.31 6. N. A. Kilda West Vic.

2.58.32 7 S. Hill. Willoughby. N.S.W 3.0410" 9.. A Barker.

Elwood: Vic 9 Turney. Endeavour Hills. Vic 3.06.26 i40ZMaraUwn A tentative date for the 1982 Big Melbourne Marathon has been set down for Sunday 17th 10 S.J Cathcart Ormond. Vic 310.ZJ uctooer. iscz.