MILITARY SPORTS
EVENTS AT TAIHAPE (0.C.) Taihape, Dec. 28. Keen competition and close finishes were features of the Taihape military sports held recently. A military band was inattendance and played an enjoyable programme of music during the afternoon. They also gave a marching display:— Sports results were as follow: 100yds. (open): Webby 1, A. Northland 2, C. Northland 3. Herbert Smith Cup: Girls, M. Hum I; boys, B McSweeney 1. Soldiers’ 100yds.: Clark 0 1. Soldiers’ 880yds.: Nander 1. Nesbit 2: Women's 75yds.: J. Rowley 1. 220 yds. (open): Webby I. 880yd.s. (open): D. McCardle 1. Women’s 100yd.'.: H. May 1. Soldiers’ relay (Ryan Cup): A Squadron. High jump: Blak° and Wilson, sft. 2iin. (equal), 1. Broad jump: Wilson 1. Ping 2. Half-mile cycle: Olsen 1, Dunlop 2, Collings 3. One mile cycle: Clinton 1. Gray Challenge Shield (for most points in soldiers’ events): A Squadron W.E.C.M.R.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 307, 30 December 1942, Page 3
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147MILITARY SPORTS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 307, 30 December 1942, Page 3
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