The Age from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Page 13

Th Ag; Saturday, January 26, 1963 13 SAVE I Cowdrey Held This One Kol's Idol Has Form to Score Trots Win By Jack Bateg NTER-DOMINION Championship candidatcr Kol's Idol and Opal Chief should fight out the finish of the Goulburn Handicap at the show grounds trotting tonight. NEW; BATSMEN W. SIDE Recovery in Shield SYDNEY, Friday. New South Wales was rescued from batting disgrace by 17-year-old Doug Walters in the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the S.C.G. today.

Walters defied the Victorian pace attcak which had dismissed the side's top batsmen to make a fighting 60 and top score for N.S.W. for some time when third, beaten six yards, to Idle Raider in the 11 furlongs. Camlra Free-For-AU last Saturday. She will appreciate the extra three furlongs tonight. Best of the scratch group may be Highland Heath and Tiara Court, both of whom have raced well in open class events lately.

Future Raider, winner of Chief in the Oreetlngs Handicap on January 6. Taking a line on these ram, she should have the measure of several soaart ahead of her on scratch. Opal Chief's form for this race was his win In the Oreetlngs Handicap. He suffers severe interference at the start when eighth to Idle Raider in the Hunter Cup. However, despite his bril- ft inni iR UaVv Ik va $mtstzstz -I '4; a -Y balls, openers Grabame Thomas and Warren Saunders were out without a run having been scored.

Thomas was bowled by a fast-swinging yorker the second ball of the innings and Saunders was out without even facing a ball. Saunders was run out when Marks played a ball to mid-on. Saunders started down the wicket but could nofregain his crease when he realised the run wasn't there. Marks, a 20-year-old, had to start his first-class cricket career with N.S.W. 30 and Ian Meckiff and Colin Guest operating with a new ball.

Two "Lives" Marks weathered the storm admirably. He reach 12 stylishly, but had two "lives" before he was caught in slips by Keith Stackpole off Alan Connolly for 30. Stackpole earlier had dropped two simple catches off Meckiff. Apart from these two blemishes, Marks played coolly and with discipline. Meckiff was easily the best of the Victorian bowlers, finishing with 465 off 25 overs.

Until he tired late In the day, the batsmen showed no signs of getting the better of him. When the Victorian attack did flag, Frank Misson and Doug Ford put on a handy 33 runs for the ninth wicket. Victoria relied on its pace attack for most of the day, and spinner Keith Klrby bowled only 11 overs for his two wickets. SCOREBOARD NEW SOUTH WALES. First Innings.

Thomas, Meckiff Saunders, run out Marks, SUckpole, Connolly 30 Flock ton. Meckiff Lee, Meckiff IS Walters, Cowper, Kirby 60 Grimths, Kirby Martin, low, Meckiff 21 Misson, ConnoUy ..34 Ford, not out li Rorke, not ont 0 Sundries 14 Total for Dine wickets 231 FALL: 0, S. 13, S3, 109, 160, 1SS, 231. BOWLINO. O.

M. B. W. Meckiff 25 7 SI 4 Gueat 14 3 31 0 Connolly SS 2 Klrby 11 1 41 2 Stackpole 2 7 West 1 5 Attendance: 1S7S. Takings: 136.

In only his second Shield appearance. Walters' second successive hall century was part of an invaluable stand. He came to the crease with S.W. 453. Two runs later Lra Marks, who had scored handy 30 In his Shield debut, was out and N.8.W.

was 655. Walters put on 54 with George Griffiths, 51 with johnny Martin and 38 with Frank Misson. He eventually lost his wicket when Bob Cowper caught him near the mid-wicket fence as he tried to hit leg-spinner Keith Klrby out of the ground. But N.S.W. was then 1198, a far more respectable score than seemed likely as the most experienced batsmen floundered before the pace bowling of Ian Mecklfl and Alan Connolly.

Fair Chase Viofcria now has a reasonable total to chase when, at one time, it seemed that N.S.W. would score less than the 83 of Its first innings against Queensland earlier this month. N.S.W. 's hopes hit rock-bottom today before Ian Meckiff had completed the fust over. In a great spell of five Bowls Side in Clean Sweep Victoria trounced New South Wales 146-91 In the third and last bowls test at Kew yesterday.

It gave Victoria the series 3-0 and in yesterday's match the home side won all five ends. Glyn Boslsto and Arnold O'Brien were the only captains to win all three games. Yesterday's results: Vktocto 1 N.w SMlk Walaa 8.r- L. ntipajru w. j.

22 v. r. Martin is: jainer, at A. Sort ru 13: it. noil v.

H. Hudspeth 10). Sprint Today Guide to Wangaratta Gift From Ron Carter WANGARATTA Friday: Tomorrow's 100 yards handicap at Wangaratta is likely to produce the favorite for the rich Wangaratta Gift to be run on Monday. in form, has the ability to be well up at the finish. McKellar Is running well and from nine yards he must be given every chance.

Best performances In the 100 yards could come from Peter Posettl, yards, and Peter Thomas, 5 yards. Keith Whltford, one of the top fances for the gift last year, also should perform well in the 100. third in the gift in 1963, appears to be well handicapped on 8 yards. He is only quarter of a yard worse on than last year when he finished only inches behind the winner. Due for Win Sutton, who has been due for a gift win for a long time, showed he is at his peak by taking the 100 yards final at Trentham last Saturday.

Although he has a low mark of iH yards Sutton, The 100 yards is usually a good guide to runners' chances lrt the Gilt, which is the most important so far this season. Last year Maryborough sprinter Eddy Rich won the luu yaras nanaicap on tne opening day of the two-day carnival ana went on to tajte the gift final. However, three runners with good chances in the gift Tom Lowe, Bill Sutton and Alan McKellar will not run today. Lowe, from Yarrawonga, Record Win to Miss Masters Miss Margaret Masters scored an easy win in the Sorrento women's golf championship yesterday. Miss Masters, shot a 69 a course record for women to win by 10 strokes.

She was out in 34 and home In 35. Par for the course Is 74. Wimi'i Charapl.oihlp. 09 M. 79 MU.

P. Tomklns. Mtu M. Jones. Mut g.

Whitehead. 81 Mrs. J. Orimn. 82 Mr.

s. Geskell. Mrs. J. Dal.

rymole. Clrt. Ckaaaainaklp. Mn. J.

Grlffln. SI. Open Handicap (III Mri J. Crimn (141. 67.

Second Dl.Ulon. Mn. J. Orm erfllth 130), 61 Handicap p. Hall-Mrs.

L. j. Ferruton (21). Handicap Clap McK.ee Mill They are among II selected riders in the omnium field and contesting a mlss-and-out scratch race a point score event and a sprint heat. Tonight's other major Srofesslorial events will be iree-wheel race finals.

Waddell will be on scratch in the three-lap handicap, Geoff. Smith will be back marker in the five-lap race, and Ogna will be the scratch rider in the mile. Games Finalists in Cycling Clash Englishman Karl Barton and Australian Ian Browne, who contested two of the roughest and closest cycling heats in the 1000 metres sprint event at the Perth Commonwealth Games, clash again at the Olympic Velodrome tonight. Top Sides Should Score in Soccer By Alex Barr Wilhelmino, winner last year, and George Cross, runner-up, should win thtsir opening games in the Ampol 1000 Cup against Juven-tus and Slavia respectively in the soccer at South Melbourne tonight. I Victoria has 12 repre sentatives In the Inter-Dominion and Kol's Idol and Opal Chief are the only two engaged tonight.

Their form should give some lead to their prospects at Wayville (S.A.) next month. On recent form Kol Idol should oeat Opal Chief here. Kol's Idol is reaching peak form at the right time. Her best recent effort was her close second to Sydney champion Idle Raider in the Hunter Cup on January 12. Before that she finished fast to run second to Opal Night 7.40 LUCIA HANDICAP 1 400.

Mr. (T.A.a. closes 7.0 1 1 1 rlot'tiacl WalsD s. scr. ictlf (lit tmcr.) Urnwn 4 Lad EWK5 LdtdV ChMtT Rltrhl Gyro.

26 i-8, Ctth 13 CI la i rape an siwn It Sea. 12 1-5 1S ywkM Look. 13 1-5 Crouch -Msorl Min (2nd 10 S3 Socorro 21 CD Wilton 11 lOf rtdml Law. 15 Huron 12 126 DUt's GUI. 13 11008 MtlU SUr.J20Pi-5M?3i our.) Mlfiud CITA SEA J.

Hariinffton). Won Maryborouf ta mile 2- ian. li. HMTII7 taekt. but 4efet4 7 yds.

by Sckod-uit Btony lae. 1 m. Breeders' Flmta last Satsr- oay. Mr Miecuom. OTBO (J.

P. McKay TOD. olaM youngster, but no luck la running only two starts. Interference caused him to fall in mile won by racuiB vnwi nere, Jan. i.

BERU (X. Walsh). Sound 4th, alter suffering Interference, 1 m. won by Pacing Chief here, Jan. 1.

Could lead ail tne way ir so start. 8.10 QUALIFYING STAKES 1475. AM. 12 fir. T.A.B.

ckM 7.30.) Adtot Pftk, 10 Btrron Willi 2-5 find Wlllama 14 05M Prlsco nifr.i Tui rnnct. 'aelAc Beauty. 10 1-5 V.a lS D. Crouch 409 Utile McGrtior. 12 1-5 undaT Van ravallaro Jocbiuie.

t-5 pTi A don la Beaa, 4-6 Ml IS CSS Saasmr's Dart, r. Valli n. uain Dlatanced. JOEBILLIE (W. B.

Dartes). wu in iirniiar race nere. Dee. 26. Won, off 12 a vimuf it jyixie Dec.

II. Last start easy win, off 12 Terang 121 f. New Year Cap, Jan. 1. My selection.

NOBLE BLUE (K. Wills). Should Kp well after minor placing JMndigo 11 r. Ooor-ncn Jan, 16, and last start 3rd. beaten 0 to Application, 12 f.

QuallfylnR Blake last caturday. PACIFIC BEAUTY (O. D. Wilson). Good 2nd similar event here, Jan.

1, and ast start 2nd to Highwayman, Warra-gul 11 i f. Jn. 22. Duilio Loi Has Retired MILAN, Jan. 35.

Duilio Loi, the Italian boxer who captivated Australian crowds in 19S4, yesterday announced his retirement from the ring. Loi said: "My health is perfect but the old spark has gone." The 33-year-old Loi added: "I also feel the weight of my duties as a father of four." He bows out still champion, having regained the world Junior welterweight (10 stone limit) title on December IB from American Eddie Perkins over 15 rounds. In 136 bouts In 14 years, Loi lost only three, drew eight and was never knocked out. Loi also gives up his Euro- fiean welterweight (10 st. 7 title, which he was due to defend before March against British southpaw Brian Curvls.

It was his win in nine rounds at Sydney Stadium over another southpaw, Jamaican Ivor Oermaine, that established Loi In 1954 as an International lightweight. Then in Melbourne, Lot outboxed the Mexican Mario Trigo and Spaniard Augus-tln Argote over 13 rounds. 4 Liqueur 11 nn A02 Valandrr 8 (I 672 Announcer 7 433 Check Up 10 325 CM Book A Dalb.S 10 322 Evening Hlo II 11 01.1 Cay Summir 4 12 002 Dlpton 13 109 Rom Tudor 15 14 129 Sporting Flash 16 In 12S Trembl 1 15 607 Yield 14 1U I EMERGENCIES. 17 380 Sandnr 17 18 606 Rutced 16 1.SS. Ind MATTHEW PUNDamt 1250.

Colts an4 Gel Inti.) fur. (Apprentice! cn claim.) (T.A.B. cloee l.lo.) 1 1 Dartry 4 8 1 3 Bmlernont It ..8 4 Ml Golden Target I 4 PtlU. i 5 Rnyal Boj 8 8 7 8 Maanetlc filtnd 11 8 Santrdo 10 9 43 Fumant 1 10 518 VenetUn Boy 7 11 00 Snow Bloom 8 12 80 Penthunt Manor 2 8.30. WILLIAM BEID BTAKM.

2A00. 8 fur. lets 20 ydt. (Apprenllcu cinnot claim.) (T.A.B. cioaet l.og.i 1 111! Aouan ta 010 New Stat -fl18 Golden Haze i fl 041 atoiin.

a 7421 Arctic Star i 610 Janadar 6 is. aovnuroK rniLur hiob- WEIOHT. 11150. 1 si. ror lumplni riders.) fT.A.S.

eMee l.SS.l (nrrt lei of j.ASj etoebie. dosa 4 1.1 turn, if 10 10 CIKIlb rau Atf this season and a top contender for inter-Dominion honors, has been scratched from the Yarra Stakes, and Monty Hall now looks the. winner of the race. Guide but Las ability to improve on 12 f. areeti.jp Hep.

win, Jan. 3. Suffered severe Interference at rfurt when 8th behind Idle Raider. 14 (. Hunter Cup.

Jan. 12. KOTOW (J. P. McKay).

Past finishing; 3rd. beaten 6 to idle Raider, 11 1. Camlra PTee-Por-AU, las, Saturday, Sound place cnance. 9.40 OVENS HANDICAP SSO. (Trotters.

1X7 or Better). 14 fur. (T.A.B. doles 0.) 1 008 Col.cn UbSMaU. 13 34 Hldtey Sf 2 842 ttoble Coonuad.

15 icot'cWa'aWc. tt4 4 467 id'en 'KbireV 12 14 5 7U HoreM'VuMer. iah43 Vnulaau a. 6 006 i 1-6 7TT. K.

Brana s. 130 Ackworth. IS 3-6. West a. rda.

Oho. 6 436 Rita ascKtllwln, 14 is C. Itotbacker IS 356 Our Mobie. ll i- 10- 400 Wl -BniilrV. G103V.6 a A.

Simons 18 11 MS Bleode Biifade, 10 4-5 11-080 HurV IS 60 Carl'loula. 'il 45 'lUw 14 1K1 New Eusland. 9 3-5 J. P. Moore 48 NEW ENGLAND (A.

O. Swea nejr). Champion Sydne? trotter, who won 14 f. Trot ters Pree-For-All here, Dec. 28.

Failed off 24 yds. In Dullard Cup, but won. off to 14 f. Geelonf Cup, Jan. 18.

Last start six yds. win. off 12 over paeer Proud Susan, Charlton 18 f. Hep Jan. 19.

My selection. NOBLE COMMAND (W. J. Dixon). Paced well throughout and louKht on strongly, for 2nd, off 12 yds.

and beaten yd to Plooram, 12 i f. Carlln Hep. laat Saturday. FLORENCE RAIDER (L. W.

Bland). Sound 4th, off 84 yds. and beaten 7 to Ackworth, 14 f. Nicholson Dec. 26.

Last start close-3rd to New England, Oeelong 1A Ctirt JtvTi lO 10.10 MITTA HANDICAP 076 2.1S or better). 12H fur. (T.A.B. closws Second race of T.A.B. double.) 1 1P4 Cul Bono, 8 G.

Geth 2 821 Hlrhwayman, 8 1-5 7. 3 163 Scotch Slimmer. 7 2-6 4 0 AdJlrsVdan, 4421 Sir Deiaoce. 8 4-6 8 498 Brllflint S-IT? Orwln s. ll Rothacker 11 646 Voltare Control.

10 2-6 0 22 fcimeiepl" 7'8-6 Wills 12 11062 Tobacco Smoke, 8 4-6 if. cata iz Pulled up. CUI BONO (J. p. McKay).

Completed hat trick here recently, but no luck In last two starts. Unlucky 4th, defeated 7 yds. to Younr Judy. 12 f. Bevan Stakes last Saturday.

My selection. HIGHWAYMAN (K. Raw). Defeated yd. by Young Judy, 12 f.

Bevan Stakes lait Saturday. Last start, off 24 defeated Pacific Beauty fiy 3 Warragul 11 t. Baw Baw Jan. 22. 81R ELEGANCE (J.

Barron). Sound win over Mony Hall by 3 12'i f. Newry Bcp, last Saturday. Excellent chance. 10.40 YARRA STAKES 630 (116 daat.

AM. 12 (T.A.B. eloaaa 10.0. Qulnel InelOT dOMS 7.40.) 1760 Meadow Royal, 4-9 1667 OeetiereeVs i-S tili St' SB'l i 703 Sprint Beacb. 114 5 060 WrlneJl.

-10 i'U. '1st Gath a. 6 016 Slippers Sam, 2-s 7 460 Keentowln. l.M Pii'ure 'Raider, '6, acrT i 6O07 SMto. 8 2-6 10079 K'-if'i Venture! 9 1-8 izno emert Allen s.

11 Surrogate, 11 1-6 liiss Bold 'race. G. Rothacker a. MONTY HALL K. Rawl.

Sound 2nd. off 12 yds. and beaten I yds- to Sir Ele gance, 12H f. Newry bat Saturday. Unlurrry 4th to Future Raider, GeeionE 14 f.

Sllrer shoes Hep. on Thure. My selection. SPRING BEACH (K. Can Improve on Uat start 3rd, off 12 yds.

and beaton 4 to Sir Begance, 13'i 1. 'ewry laat Saturday. Best form for aotn. timr BOLD FACE (O. RothacEer).

Chancy at Darner on occa alone, but fairly lately and should ngure In placlnsa. 1 Coursinq In the Country! Jelartlnna tw MILL PCAsUMN for. eourslnc In the country today. HALLARAT (Rtn 1: Shanrhalk Htlrcu. Mlu Drft-f Mumitt.

1: swt m2phrr. 2: gmt ippie. emsyr iin jb, iam i Ruit, lj Qur DHlrn. s. B); Tlrebolt.

Il Precious Pce. KttMl Rlh, S. (6) Julie's 1ct. 1: Udy Nor. 2: reels.

3. RENDifltl fNlchti. fltaes Bexley Stir, Wthlrp. 2: Devtnter Jine. S.

Town Roc- Set, Dark Deputy. Tumlsreo, Rookie Anln, 1: Juit Armstree. 2: Bar Siskavlew, Coraa'f rrldi Kerry idol, 1 i ft- f.lcrit 9CrshF 9 ra Anntrre Ba.be, Court. 2 Kerle ins Perheni 2: Bfvelstor. S.

(SI; Bew.t. BHUII wftnaaniTL. rRsuw Linn. uotor A. Sen Rooklnr "2: Pttluebla Boy.

i vii j' ttr.n.1. i- Ji wt, 1: MlH Interna-1-Juit Anutret. 3. (0:, h. Bon Kits.

2: Vr a FrtivM. Knn Ml HI fh land iitrr. I il: frmly' Sefrlee. Atom WARKnAM BOOIe rflsTBtl (Ransi J5.V (i nune-r, fvsvuiy A iV Nepo Ulance, I do not believe he can give ivoi a moi janu at this stage of his preparation. Kotow must be respected.

She showed her best form Trotting By Jack Bateg SELECTIONS LUCIA HANDICAP CITA SEA 1 OYKO 2 BEAU 1 QUALIFYING STAKES JOEMlXrE 1 NOBLE BLUE FACLFIC BEAUTY CAMPSIE STAKES ANGELiqUE 1 AOOO 2 ior BRASS GOULBURN KOL'S IDOL OPAL CHIEF KOTOW HANDICAP 1 2 1 OVENS HANDICAP KEW ENGLAND NOBLE COMMAND FLORENCE MITTA HANDICAP CUI BONO HIGHWAYMAN SIR ELEGANCE YARRA STAKES MONTY HALL SPRING BEACH BOLD FACE J. 8.40 CAMPSIE STAKES ISIS. S. daaa.) AM. 11 fur.

(T.A.B. cloaca 8 0.1 1 21S Chief Cloud. S-S tin 4 res Top Brsas. 4 sj S- a. Auen I.

Coram s. ithacktr P-rttcr 9u ran I lntriru(e, 11 1-5 B-rron El'. ie 10 T2B 11144 0 u. D. Wilton P.

TtU. T. Pulled up. ANGELIQUE (O. Roth acker).

Poar wins and four platings irom nine starts mis season Won 11 f. 2nd Carnival heat, Dec. If. Last start battled on well, when defeated by moa-ey Kric, r. carnival Hep.

final, elan. 1Z. My selec worn. AOOO (B. Coram Won fire consecutive races before 3rd, 14 f.

4th Carnival heat. Jan. and laet start interrupted run, eta to smostey sric, it t. Oarnlral Ucp. final, Jau.

13. Kxoellent chance TOP BRASS (R. Parker). Should Improve on last start 3rd. beaten 11 to tnter-Oomlnlon candidate Con- eeda, 12 r.

Curta'a Jsn ia. 9.10 GOULBURN HANDICAP 950. 41.16 or iMtttr.) 14 fur (T.A.B. clowi 8. SO.

Pint nee of T.A.B. double, closet 8.10.) I 8 Trrt. 10 1-6 Remit? 1 485 Proud iScott. IS 3- (finer Cvllaro S2T Flrit blvltlon. 1 3 5 WVk j.

G. Rbthackcr s. TTS Tiara Court. 7 MS Utcriiatln. T'j-rM1.

I SSSBS: IL Simons i. 10 SSO RMulHf at.H KOL'S IDOL to. TWiv Stronf claims following yd. defeat by champion Idle Raider, 14 f. Hunter Cap, Jan.

12. Prevtou effort was fast finishing 2nd to Opal natsi, aivk i. Mrceti-igs Jan. S. My selection.

OPAL CHIEF (C. Raw). Con- ceoing top-ciass pacers 12 Best on Tote SHOW GROUNDS s.te. le Siakoat ANOSXIQt'E. SOL'S IDOL.

NEW ENO- SA1.D. A a a Haaelea. an. 10. see.

Chae 1.10.) 0,1, HltU HaMI- tS 861 Burford 702 Resal Una 1J 7604 IM loi lie 4 481 Lord Cran bourn 121 prince Paladin 10-841 Arrabak 3 1 carlb 14 KMEROBNCIEi, 17 030 Good Summer 18 010 Corybea I 8 1.54. AUSTBAUA DAT HDCP. 1200. 18 tar. (Apprentices can claim.) (T.A.B.

eloeta J.10 lit run Throcue Gar Trump '6 In (lnrBsit A -003 Unci. Mac 3 ldmalr. 10 264 Slllf.lt 8 11 708 Vienna Star 1 4.S.. rOirND.TfOrt STAKES. fisoo.

niiiM.) i m. (Apprenlleas eannot (T.A.B. elora SSO. ISacond race of off-coarw double. I (T.A.B.

guliMlle eloees I SO.) 1 031 A era UJ3 bow Dome i1 a ramuianty lenitlon Neotunt'i Daughter 4 rm.ua ism 1 i i Radiant Blonde 10 I Sol date 8 I freelance, li ortndi is too ii Tradors 17 4 Benriaa Base IT 16667 Sondailow IS 2 bow at training and, al though he has made steady progress in recovery, may be given another week's rest. Slavia will field former Fulham player John Crabb at left half. Immediately behind his old team mate Doherty and if these two "click" a close finish Is likely. Doherty showed real class last season but much of his good work went for nothing because he lacked support from anyone able to interpret his clever moves. wse 'ma Ceorie Cross t.

Slavia. Given "Lift He was second last year off 1 yards and today he will be running from 8 yards. North Sydney gift winner Des. Leedham has been penalised lYt yard in the gift and will now ran from 34 yards. Has has been handicapped on five yards in today's race, but Is liable to a penalty also.

Australian sprint champion Terry Clarke Is entered for both the 100 yards today and the gift on Monday, but will not run. Clarke has gone to Why-alla, South Australia, to defend his national title this week end. Other races today will be the 880 yards handicap and one mile. Pole Vault Star is Reinstated NEW YORK, Jan. S5.

John Uelses, the first pole vaulter to clear 16 feet, was yesterday reinstated as an amateur by the National Amateur Athletic Union. ueises was suspended by the n.n.u. nut year ior accepting excessive expenses to compete in a sports meeting in Florida. He has since returned the extra expenses of more than 60. A.A.P.

gramme for both days of the R. H. North Cup: SATURDAY: Jaull. aaa SUNDAT: Hlih lump, asa KO discus thrlw, ge metres aurdlee, 4 a lis relay. TENSE MOMENT for A rallan batsman Brian Booth as he watches a snick go straight to Colin Cowdrey for a catch In slips off Tifanus In the fourth Test in Adelaide ester dav.

Booth made 34. Cow' drey's catch made some amends for two chances he bad dropped earner. Spittle After Fast Mile By Graeme Kelly Old Melburnians' runner Stan Spittle will be out to prove himself on a par with 19-year-old West Australian Keith Wheeler as a promising mller when he competes In the lnter-club series at the University today. Spittle, 21, has cut his mile to 4 min. 11.9 sec.

and then to 4.10.5 in successive runs. He could run around 4 min. 9 sec. today. Wheeler, who recently ran a 4 min.

8.5 sec. mile, is outstanding as a mile pros- tect for Australia, but if pittle continues to improve he will deserve an equally high rating. Gary Holdsworth, who has been consistently running fast sprint times, will compete over the 100 yards. Holdsworth has been limping badly after his races this year, because of shin trouble, but has been told by a doctor that the injury will nor, De narmiui. Ian Tomlinson who is gradually striking his peak will contest the hop, step and jump by Invitation at Olympic Park' and should be ready for a performance over 52 ft.

The effort of hieh lumrjer Tony Sneazwell, at the Uni versity, ana me limes ox inter-State quarter-milers Robyn Coventry, David Evans and John Randall, will be other features of the round. St. Kllda should net a eood start in todays match against ruotscray, but on Monday may find the "Combine in its present winning rorm too tough a proposition. Last round St. Kllda came close to going down to Northcote.

Melbourne, on 36 points, seems the likely winner of Monday! engagement against Footscray, and in the two-day engagement against Northoote. Richmond, on 34 points with South Melbourne four points outside the present kP four is drawn against Colllngwood today and against Northcote on Monday. Richmond has possibly more chance than South Melbourne of successfully challenging Carlton's position In the four. Fitzroy, down the list in a group on 13 points, will be striving to Improve its position against Prahran, 18 points, today, and against Colllngwood, also 18 points, on Monday. Second Win Essendon, which gained its second win of the season in the last round by defeating South Melbourne, meets North Melbourne today and Prahran on Monday.

Monday's round, with play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Instead of from 13.30 to 6.15 p.m., as under one-afternoon round conditions, will be decided on two-day match rules. MATCHES TODAY (and th, following Saturday) thorn-Eaat Melbourne Carlton; Footscray at. Kllda-Northoote r.

Melbourne- Cot llngwooS Richmond: Prah-run t. Flttrojr: North Mel-bourne v. SiMendon: Soutii Melbourne y. University. MONDAY'S OAMZS- -1 Cart, ton v.

South Melbourne: VM- v. colllnswood fllTcS'm" Northcote: Melbourne enr: St. Kllda v. HawthXiF Cast Melbourne. Leading Teams Should Hold Cricket Places V.C.A.

District leader, Hawthorn-East Melbourne, is secure, and second-top team, Melbourne, seems safe to hold its position, over the ninth round, starting today and the tenth round to be decided on Monday. Teams Even in Croquet Test WELLINGTON, Friday. New Zealand (two doubles) and Australia (one sirigles, one doubles) were equal at the end of the second day of the MacRobertson Shield croquet Test at Lower Hutt today. Five singles still are to be played. Today (New Zealand names first) A.

J. Stephens and H. C. Ford beat Mes-dames H. Day and E.

Rudder 26-5, 19-26, 26-20; L. G. and Mrs. Middlemiss lost to Mesdames W. P.

Lewis and C. H. Cathcart 22-6, 26-11, 17-26: Mrs. W. L.

Martin lost to A. E. Saalfield, 15-26, 17-26. A.A.P. Clay Again Calls Tune PITTSBURGH, Jan.

25. The "champ of prophesy," heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay, predicts he will be "the champ of heavyweights" in 10 months. Clay made his prediction after fulfilling his prophesy that he would score a knockout victory over Charlie Powell in the third round of their bout here last night. "I'm the prophet of the fight game," Clay said later in his dressing room. "I'm making history.

After all, I'm calling my rounds and making them stand up. "I'm working on a timetable," Clay added. "My schedule is to win the championship in 10 months." A.A.P. ton is opposed to South Melbourne, one of the sides It displaced on the ladder in the last round. However, South Melbourne is without its State fast bowlers, Ian Meckiff and Alan Connolly, and also State opening batsman, Ian Redpath.

South Melbourne In this weakened position, today begins a match against University, which got fast bowler Ted a'Beckett back from the State team when Colin Guest (Melbourne) rejoined the State touring side after the third Test match. races next 2nd MAIDEN PLATE, 5 if; 2, 8.2; Amateur 12. Gold Tache Cape Depama 9. Oelfreux 7. HHo-miat 8, Pan Vista 13.

Riling Melody Star Flare 14. 8.0. 2.0. HURDLE RACE. AM.

14 fri Floodway 17. 10.9: Beau Wallace 14, Fair Scout 8. 9.11; Yaldar 1, f.T: SHU Serjeant 9, Remtar 13, warrawool 9.8; ForestaM 10. FoxKuard 7. 9.3; Barter 3, Carbon B07 15, Jarafarea Natta Un 2, Van foot a 'rvwiiina.

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'Paragratn 3. Band Fly 4. 8.2: loo 10, 7.12. 3.8. JANtTART One rile.

Anrthlne 3. 8.12: Botnia 4. 10; Burford 8. 8.8; Correaleu 7, Good Summer 2. 8.0: Beacons-flld 8.

Franco 9. Ommaroo 8. Timber Kim t.12. 3.40 WELTER 7 ford Isltur 8, Blue nan 0. Golden mmaroo 8.

Reception 8. Stealthy 11, o.s. 4. IS. FLT1 Vtlandry 3 1 IG HD 5 fur.

a. llmkaa T. Stralsht Bat 1, 8.4: Hedlngton 4, Tellna 1 9. s.U. mPROTERS' oatlc 4.

9.0: Ona nurvDii ti IS. Tainoc 10, IB. Incisive T. Le Sm 14, i Br I fh ton Bel Cheyaletie 8 Kiwi Boy 17. Mora- ea Sam 1.

8.2; nantsln Hold Cheyaletie 8. Great Robin 11, Mc- i id, Miaway star o. nocaiyn Red Lorrlt 18. 8.0. Sprint Clashes to Highlight Aths.

By Graeme Kelly The sprint clashes between Betty Cuth-bert, of New South Wales, and Victoria's champion Glenys Beasley will be the feature of the R.H. North Cup, to be held at Royal Park today and tomorrow. St. Kllda, in third place on 30 points, begins a match today against Footscray down on the list on 18 points but may be set back by Hawthorn-East Melbourne on Monday. Carlton, which last round Jumped into the four on 28 points from sixth position by an outright win over University, faces a hard fight to hold position.

Today, Carlton begins a match against Hawthorn-East Melbourne. On Monday, when the winners will score 10th round points before the ninth round is decided, Carl Barton, after a week's racing In Tasmania, has delayed his return to England lor two weeks. Barton was beaten by Victorian Tom Harrison in the final of the Games sprint event, but is undefeated at the Velodrome. His "victims" Include Harrison, Bill and Paul Bowker and Gordon Johnson. Browne, who took third place in the Games sprint event, will be relying on his strength to beat Barton.

His tactics will be to force a long final sprint in an attempt to drain Barton's dashing finish. Return Match Italian Giuseppe Ogna and Keith Reynolds will clash in a professional three-heat match race. In an earlier meeting this season Reynolds and Ogna each won a heat when rain Prevented the third and deciding heat being held. Reynolds is well known 'or his fiery tactics and ne should again show his Wreaslve style tonight. Waddell, Peter Pan-Snwd Warwick Dal ton are hlyto three-neat omnium event.

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GuPIIWl fur. rralUwar fi The Juventus players, notoriously slow starters, could have the feet cut from under them by the "blitz" tactics of the fit Wilhelmina eleven. Juventus has its Internal troubles and, although the players are in no way involved, the side could be affected and morale may be low. In contrast, Wilhelmina is 100 per cent, fit and team spirit has never been higher. Stoffels, top scorer for Wilhelmina, has shown rare form at practice and if he is on target the Cup holder could take a commanding lead on the section ladder.

Wilhelmina skipper and Victorian pivot, Dick van Alphen, has recovered from a leg injury and his presence will stabilise the Dutch defence. In the second game, George Cross will field a top side, but there is a possibility that skipper Don Hodgson will be a late withdrawal. Hodgson dislocated an el- Olympic Park Dog Results WE.i Choice A53. VJ- Nr Nero (20,1. Rl Empire 3.

others t.erl. Gol'e Gem. Space Hero. Shellemar 31 -l6, Boxes': Pa-A iil'n. fl 7S.

W. STAKE Harem Belle sriu lL Kath'a jjJjM Kua. 8. 8. Qulnella ii Clrl (101).

3 others' I Dlnal, 14 PltEE TO ALL. Zephyr Prince 4. ail. Alonsa (141), 3. Othrs: 2 len.

3b Bom: 3. l'i 0. 10C. BATMAN STAKE. Slt l( (81).

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Ltd ttntee 72J. 3. Other! Krlitan'i Son. Rebel Rlilnjt. Klni.

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1: Queeniwood 10lt. 2: Devil's Wind il. 3 Others: Bar-nle's Ima. Pleasant Imace. Rebel (unpl.

uv, 74). Prince Mndr, Ine Scr: Loyal Idle. s. VR HIVr.R BTARE, UU V1W lil. Moonee Valley, Monday Fields and T.A.B.

numbers for Moonee Volley races on Ballarat, January 30 Acceptances for Ballarat Wednesday, January 30: Betty had the edge on Glenys when they last met in Melbourne at the Commonwealth Games trials in October and this could be the case again. The Sydney girl has been performing consistently in inter-club this year and believes she is running better now than at any time of her comeback. New South Wales's two other entrants in the 100 yards will be Marilyn Black who will also compete In the 220 and 14-year-old star Sue Henry. Sue is the most outstanding prospect of her age in Australia, and her performances in Sydney this year have been remarkable. Long Jump Another highlight will be the long-jump clash between Victoria's Pam Kilborn and Helen Frith (New South Wales).

Little separates them and it would not surprise if a leap better than Pam's national long-Jump record of 20 ft. 4H in. was needed to win. Pam will almost certainly win the 80 metres hurdles, while Helen Frith will provide most opposition to her team mate, Mlchele Mason, in the high Jump. The 440 yards, in which New South Wales girl Rhonda Oardiner will have her first real test, should prove an exciting race.

Consistent Rhonda, a tall, strong girl, has been running consistently behind Betty Cuthbert in Sydney quarter miles and she should extend the Victorian record holder for the distance, Judy Amoore. Following is the pro 11.44. 1st MATTliEW PUNDEES 1250. OAU and Geld inns), iur. (Apprtntictt can ciitra.) (T.a.b.

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A.N. A. WKLTER. 1250. Mr.

lets 20 i (Apprentice can claim.) (T.A.8. closes 12.40.) i 800 Che Ulllon '7 Prisr'i Peak IS I i Top Price to S.A. Trainer WELLINGTON, Friday. Adelaide trained Colin Hayes paid 1000 guineas lor nine-year-old brood mare Take A Bow at a sale of mixed stock at Trentham today. Take A Bow Is by Tlma-nova from Deference by Posterity.

Take A Bow, who started twice only as a two-year-old, Is a sister to middle-distance galloper Huatokl. which won eight races and more than 7000. Hayes's bid was top price at the sale. A.A.P. 1.1 maiden run, for.

MlilT Panorama 8. All streak Norton Lao 8.8: Crown Boy T. Mi Alliance 14, Breezing Alonf 4. Wljh Me Luck 11. rredi Jrelka 11.

Landeus 3. 8.3: Aacot 1. utlus 10, Mrarln 18, Red Dora Sjlvla Dawn 0, 8.0. Sale Fields AoceptutCffl and tartlnc timet for Sut races on Monday, January 28. l.tO.

FIRST MAIDEN PLATK 1, B.Q: Santortm to .8.9: Fool maker fill Pawtlr 9 7 k83i-Z Ett T. Power Dove ax 2, i Ktta 8.10: Cavcisut 'orll. Morwrll roriune'i 1. 8.7: Anthony 10. CnAIRMAN'S nDCf.i 1 m.

to Tan .4. Mlnbrf(t J. Yerac 8. 8.4: Blank Shot 1. Jewsnrint B.

7.7: Standard 7. tV3: 10. 8.8: ano 8. 8 Blank Shot 1. Gay Kailro 2.

7.10. i BFCOND MAIDEN PLATE, fur. nreacreen 8. Ruavlne Duiky Arra 5. 8.0: Santorlm 2 aiaraaie SaUlru tni 4.

8.4: MacwUlluri 4.1s. nriifo 3.40. WFLTER 7 fur. Standard Gold 6. 9.0: Pabrlano 8.

8.11: sir Rhythm I. 8.8: l. a. a. Pr1nrM T.

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