TABLOID SPORTS

Duffy's Gen, Issue I, 14 November 1944, Page 3

TABLOID SPORTS

A most successful Tabloid Sports Meeting was held at Rossiter Park last Wednesday afternoon,. Among the guests was the Administrator, Sir Charles Rosenthal. The efficient manner in which events were run off reflected great credit on all concerned with the organisation of the Meeting. A large number of personnel took part in the events, which Included flat races and novelty events such as bowling the cricket ball and a nail-driving contest..

'The winning team was Camp B led by SgtcAllan Charman, the other members being Robinson, Chubb, Thomson, Griffiths and Sowerby (Marine Section), Guardsmen Oswald and Twist, and Lee and Coldstream (D/F Section) Points were as follows : Camp B 98v<, Ist.; Camp A 92, 2nd.; Signals B 854, 3rd.„ The Commanding Officer presented the Captain of the winning team with a shield donated by the Hobbies Club, which will be.competed for at similar meetings to be held in the future. Among other incidents witnessed

by our roving reporter were ; A stirring contest, between the A.O. and Adjutant at the finish of the 100 yards dash -— a great performance by Doug, Dewar in the sack race

first-class shot .putting by--Oswald for Camp B —- Kt,Bate s' lightning display in the sprint “Snow“ Cant’s senna-coloured locks after the long jump A/S/O Bee re’s murderous blows with the hammer ill the ladies' Hail Driving Event/ If the enjoyment experienced by? those who took part is any criterion, further meetings should be assured of even greater success.