WAITUI SPORTS MEETING
GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED.
The popularity of axemen’s carnivals among competitors and public has been in evidence through the present season by the large entries, keen contests and large gatherings of spectators that have attended. The Waitui Sports Club’s carnival, which is to be. held to-morrow on Mr. Buckley’s property, furnishes proof of this popularity* as very large entries have been received for the six chopping events; The 11-inch maiden has attracted 46, several of whom have been very close up in previous contests. No less than 63 have entered for the open 12inch, and about as many for the Waitui special 12-inch, whilst over 40 have entered for the 14-inch handicap. Included in the number are men like G. Haupapa, Shewry Bros., C. Volzke, T. Bakewell, L. Schreiber, L. Wooldridge, P. Corbett, F. Corbett and J. Fletcher. Numerous heats will be required. With sawing and miscellaneous events the public should witness a fine dags sport. '
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Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1933, Page 7
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158WAITUI SPORTS MEETING Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1933, Page 7
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