Controversy Over Cricket Rule Change Split Press
London March 24 reports an animated debate in newspapers over proposed cricket rule changes. A. G. Steele and Robi Lyt telton lead supporters of altering the rule to dismiss batsmen whose legs block the ball from hitting the wicket, regardless of pitch location. P. J. Warner and others oppose. The Globe and Mail Gazette endorse Steele’s plan.
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South Auckland Wins Hawke Cup Final By 87 Runs
In Hamilton on March 28 South Auckland defeated Marlborough in the Hawke Cup final by 87 runs. Marlborough were dismissed for 154 in their second innings.
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South Auckland
Marlborough
Dan Reese Receives Dual Tributes At Canterbury Luncheon
Canterbury captain Dan Reese, nearing marriage, was honored with two presentations at Lancaster Park after a Plunket Shield match. Ongoing notes praise his sixteen year cricket career, including 2582 runs at 27 and 185 wickets at 20.3, plus 18 captaincies with five losses.
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Sharplin Beats Bartlett in Canterbury Title Bout
In Christchurch Monday night W Hartlett and Joe Sharplin fought a 12 round pro contest. Sharplin survived heavy early pressure from Bartlett and gradually gained the advantage with defense footwork and strong lefts to the jaw. The final rounds were tense and Sharplin won amid cheers.
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Staveley
Bartlett
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Investments Rise at Autumn Meeting Dark Horse Tote
By day three the totalisator investments reached £26 104 10s, up £6 667 10s from the previous year's day two figure. For the meeting overall the investments totalled £57 650 10s, compared with £44 667 10s last year, an increase of £12 983.
Rude Roy breaks neck in steeple chase at Sydney meeting
At the AwLCS Autumn Meeting in Sydney on March 25 Rude Roy crashed in the steeple chase and was destroyed. Valido’s running was questioned by stipendiary stewards and an inquiry was adjourned. Cadonia’s rider J. McDonald collapsed after weighing in, the horse slipping near six furlongs, reopening an old wound. McDonald claimed he rode to the finish with the long rein. Attendance reported at 55,000.
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Roy
Valido
Cadonia
McDonald
Sydney Cup mystery ends with mare Moorilia’s death
Sydney reports Moorilia, who failed in the Sydney Cup, was found dead in her stall the next morning. A post mortem showed she had broken a blood vessel leading to the heart, explaining the poor showing and tragedy.
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Sydney
Moorilia
Yearling sales at Randwick show strong bidding and top prices
At Randwick the thoroughbred yearling sales drew good attendance and bidding. Top price 1025 guineas for a Traquair-Hos common colt bought by Mr Murphy. Other notable sales included a Flavius-Albuera filly at 250 guineas and multiple colt and filly prices across various buyers and sires. Radium wins high jump at Sydney Show with 6 ft 10 in.
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Victoria
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Albuera
King
Rufus
Alannah
Curtie
R. H. Dangar
EK. R. White
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Antonio
Sonoma
Eb, J. Watt
Kinsé—Saville
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Ashburton Football Clubs Face Apathy Threat
A county rugby union meeting drew only two club delegates as apathy stalls festbell planning. County clubs must act or football risks dying this season, after last season’s mass resignations by the union.
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Rhodes Challenge Shield swimming series at Wellington
Wellington hosts the Rhodes Challenge Shield series with teams of swimmers from postal districts. Wellington wins the shield with 20 percent points, Anektland scores 15, Christel takes third.
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Wellingt
Local Athletic Meet Showed Strong Fields and Fun Events
Robertson reported twelve entrants in a sheaf tossing contest won by M Metcalf with 20 ft. gin. D Fechney placed second. Thirty five entrants competed in running long jumps with J Sewell taking second and M Metcalf first. A 350 yards consolation race went to J Sewell with M King second. Sheep guessing drew sixty participants from 503 to 95 ilbs. A ball followed with music by Mr Syme and Mrs Hood. Mr Armstrong CASE was M.C.
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Syd
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The Money Kings Tops Tis Majesty’s Theatre Screening
Attendance at Tis Majesty's Theatre was fair as the current bill was shown for the second time. The Money Kings received hearty applause and the audience followed the plot closely. Her Grandchild was also popular with loud applause. A few new films were added and the programme will be shown again tonight for late patrons.
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Tis Majesty’s Theatre
Oliver Twist Draws Good Turnout at Theatre Royal
Fuller's Pictures reports strong attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening for the second production of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist described by Alfred Boothman. The programme will be repeated for a final performance tonight.
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Band Concert by Ashburton Temperance Band
The Ashburton Temperance Band presented a programme from the Band Rotunda last evening. Mr HH A Humphreys conducted in Mr Kings absence. Cold weather reduced attendance but it remained fairly good.
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King
Hampstead School Concert At Theatre Royal Friday
Hampstead School presents an attractive programme on Friday evening at the Theatre Royal. Mrs H J Chapman and friends will assist with musical items while pupils display physical exercises. Proceeds go to the school fund. A good house is anticipated.
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New Zealand Shearers’ Association Opens Annual Conference
The New Zealand Shearers Association began its annual conference in Wellington with Mr J King presiding. Delegates from Wellington Canterbury Otago Marlborough and Gisborne attended. The meeting was not open to the press and no business details were released.
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New Zealand Shearers’ Association
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Otago
Marlborough
Gisborne
Mount Somers Club Holds Annual Athletics Meet
The Mount Somers Club held its annual meet in fine weather with strong turnout. Events included 100 yards, hurdles, running high jump, hop step and jump, shot put, discus, cycling races, and a 440 yards handicap, with G Ewart, H Wright, S Hood, and A Beckley among winners.
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Sawmill Workers Elect New Zealand Leaders at Conference
The New Zealand Sawmill and Timber Workers Conference elected T. O By rne of Southland as president and J. Alswerlen of Southland as secretary. Delegates meet in Auckland on March 23 in a heated, critical session to agree on unified union actions.
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New Zealand Sawmill and Timber Workers’ Conference
T. O'Byrne
Southland
J. Alswerlen
Regent Cigarettes Offer Free Gifts for Week End Trip
Readers are invited to try Regent Cigarettes for a weekend trip with the Great Free Gift Scheme offering forty attractive presents to choose from. The message promotes enjoying the brand with a companion on travels and sharing the experience.
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Sandee
Autumn meeting results at Canterbury C J A Second Day
Nightwater led early then Autumnus surged to win the Challenge Stakes by half a length with Nightwater second and Emperador third. Templeton Wandicad won the Templeton handicap by a length. The Cornet claimed the Final Handicap by three parts of a length over Glenfinnan with a strong late run.
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Heatherbrae
Glia Sa Aes
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