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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Max McKinney

Baker advances to final 16 in Bells Beach Pro

ADVANCED: Jackson Baker at Bells Beach. Picture: Ed Sloane/World Surf League

JACKSON Baker has defeated Jordy Smith to push deeper into the Bells Beach Pro and pick up vital points ahead of a looming cut in the Championship Tour field.

The Merewether surfer, who only lost to Smith two contests ago, needed just three waves to beat the South African at Victoria's famous break on Thursday morning.

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