S.I. CROQUET TITLES

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30342, 18 January 1964, Page 2

S.I. CROQUET TITLES

Fine Play In Doubles

Spectators were treated to a high-class exhibition by Mesdames B. A. Jarden and M. Bleasdale in the final of the handicap doubles at the South Island croquet championships held in Christchurch yesterday. They made an almost faultless round to beat J. McNab and Mrs McNab, 26-2. Mesdames McNab and Bleasdale were both for hoop three when Mrs Bleasdale struck form, going to rover on her next turn. J. McNab had a long shot which did not click and Mrs Jarden, who was set for hoop two, started on a turn which was to end the game. After making one back she peeled her partner through rover, continuing in faultless style to peg out with the score 26-2. Results (all competitors are from Christchurch) were:— Handicap Singles.—Quarterfinal: Mrs Carley (71) beat Mrs Whitcombe (1), 26-20. Semifinal: Mrs Carley (71) beat H. R. Abbott (1), 26-19; H. Rogers (3) beat Mrs A. Barrow (21), 26-17. Handicap Doubles. Final: Mesdames B. A. Jarden (—2) and M. Bleasdale (7}) beat J. McNab (31) and Mrs McNab (4), 26-2.

Rugby League.— The touring Australian Rugby League team on Thursday defeated a French colts side, 19-12, after leading, 11-3, at half-time.—(P.A.-Reuter.)