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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
3
Paddon and Barry discuss a race date set for August 24 as Paddon trains twice daily on the Thames. Paddon shows blistered hands from rowing, while Barry delays training and coaches Dibble at Henley for the Diamond Sculls.
The Windsor to Stamford Bridge event saw 43 starters. Djebelia of France won, Westburg of Sweden finished second, Gaviner of Sweden third. Winner’s time 2 hours 48 minutes 50.4 seconds.
London report states Ritchie and Welsh have signed articles for a world championship match at the Olympia on July 7. The bout pits Ritchie against Welsh in a high profile fight likely to draw broad public interest.
Harrison won the Glasveans faculty prize with Ryan third and Halliday tying in the Association Cup 600 yards. Cross captured the Strathcona Shield rapid firing at 200 and 500 yards. Martin won rapid firing at 200 yards. In the Championship Harrison tied with Somers but lost the shoot-off. Australia won £100 plus medals and cups.
A government expert tests Clarke's Cardhead Wheat Protector claiming 8 bushels per packet. The preparation, lasting 59 years, safeguards seed from pests by smell and taste. Harris Bros wholesale agents for Australasia advertise the product through Hereford Soret and retail channels.
Nursery men in Tinwald and Wart supply a wide stock of well grown trees shrubs and flowering plants. Orders left at the premises are attended to promptly.
In the semi finals Dunlop and Mrs Larcombe defeated Jacobs and Edgington 6-0 6-2. In the final they beat Watts and Miss Tulloch 6-2 6-0. Gordon Lowe beat Dawson 6-2 7-5 6-4 in singles. Brookes and Wilding defeated Dawson and Cawley 6-1 8-6 6-4 in doubles with Brookes in great form at the net and Welding brilliant.
June 21 results show Wlash Jack trained by Currie and Miller wins the Toolambool Hurdle by three quarters of a length among 15 starters with a time of 8 min 48 sec. Sylvanmore takes the Richmond Cup by two lengths over a two horse finish in 4:02.8. Wanda Steeplechase ends with Anacrions defeating rivals by a length among nine starters in a close finish.
Cricket authorities list Armstrong as captain with Bardsley as vice captain for the South Africa tour. Macartney and Hill unlikely to join due to service and other commitments. The team includes Baring Barbour Carkeek Campbell Kellaway Mayne Ryder Whitty Moyes Andrews Parlite. Board to approach New Zealand Council for future matches.
Sydney June 21 Board of Control received Barbadoes request for the 1916 Australian team to play on its return from England. A copy of test match conditions was sent to the A rarylebone Club for approval. The secretary was authorized to gather data for the English tour to Australia scheduled to commence in November 1915. The English Board's representative was asked to submit a draft programme for the 1916 tour.
Magland defeated Queensland by 22 points to 8 after leading 74 to 6 at half time in fine weather. Attendance reached 12 000 as the game remained fast and strenuous with England's forwards applying heavy contact.
The match saw strong defense from England with Wagstelle and Aboordienne dazzling yet often penalized for offside. Queensland's forwards pressed hard, while England’s backs showcased discipline. Moorehouse Wagstaffe Coldric Hall and Rogers scored, Thomas added a conversion, and Lone staffe kicked a penalty. Queensland replied with three penalties by M Bolewski and H Bolewsi.
In Auckland on Saturday Ponsonby defeated North Shore by 2 to 0 while Newton beat Grafton 16 to 4 and City defeated Otabuhu 5 to 3, highlighting tight scores across the matches.
In Auckland on June 21 Thistle beat North Shore 5 to 2 and Corinthian drew 2 2 with Carlton while Everton defeated M C A 2 0 and Adult School beat Brotherhood. In Wellington on June 20 Diamonds Wanderers match postponed. Thistle 7 Swifts 0 Royers 4 Brooklyn 2 MOA 3 Petone 1. In Dunedin on January 20 Kaitangata 6 Maori Hill 0 Old Boys 5 North End 2 Ravensbourne 4 Roslyn Wakari 2 Mornington A 2 Mornington B 1. Christian Brothers vs Green Island not played due to wet ground.
In the Hinds Domain on Saturday a lively game saw Hinds overcome Hinfeldon by 12 points. Aspinall Chisnalls and tonil scored tries as Gibbs refereed. Afterward the visitors were hosted at Hinds Hall for refreshments an impromptu concert and dance.
Best scores in the eclectic match dated the 18th and 20th instants include J. B. Hart 41 nett G. A. Greenwead 42 and H. A. Findlay 43. There will be no competition on the links this week as the club visits Temuka on Thursday.
The Odd Fellows M U team will face Foresters Todge tonight with shooters B. Baker G. Hayes Sharman A. Corbitt W. Bickerstaff J. E. Allen J. Coker H. James Is. Grant and W. Tucker.
Queensland edged New South Wales 16 to 14 in a rugby football match. The result keeps Queensland ahead after a tight contest with a late score proving decisive.
A large audience enjoyed a Saturday night showing at His Majesty's Theatre featuring The Curse of the Golden Land a fascinating photo drama Sardanapastus King of Assyria Tivoli and its Cascades The Atheist and several comic shorts Keystone's Mothers Boy drew strong laughter The programme closes tonight
After the Wellington inter-Island clash, 22 players were picked for the New Zealand squad to tour Australia, leaving Wellington for Sydney on July 3. Fullbacks J Ryan and J O'Brien lead a squad including T Lynch BR Roberts and G Loveridge as backs, with forwards P Williams M Cain Francis J McNeece A Bruce Irvine A Downing A Wilson J Graham and others. Several veterans from last year’s California tour remain available.
Wellington defeated Wairarapa by 6 points to 3 in a mud filled contest. Play throughout was a rough scramble with poor conditions on the field.
Overstocks and special discounts on J.B. Allen and J. E. Allen jewelry including gold bracelets brooches earrings pendants and chains. Prices slashed from 60s to 85s and lower with numerous items now reduced at The Somerset Corner amid a shore line overstock sale.
Rugby matches reported with poor ground conditions. City and Ponsonby drew 0 0 while University defeated Marist Brothers 8 nil. Kaikorai beat Enion 15 nil and Southern 6 0. Varsity 6 Port Chalmers 8 Pirates nil.
In Wellington on June 21 the South Island defeated the North Island 8 to nil after a muddy rugby game at Athletic Park. Rain and cold wind made back play difficult. Taylor and Pyle scored tries for the South while Graham converted the first and Cockroft failed the second kick. The St Patrick's College versus Victoria University curtain-raiser ended Draw 3-3.
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