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Sporting Round-Up
The Waimea and Nelson cricket associations completed their seasons with a combined cabaret at Hope recently. During the evening trophies were presented to winning teams by Mr Syd Guppy, president of the Nelson association.
Some well-known faces here. Back row includes R. Maxwell, R. Mayers, T. Hughes (all living in Nelson), J. Dumbleton (Christchurch), Middle: C. Goodman (Nelson), B. Howat (Motueka), Front: R. Richardson, (Hutt), N. Biggs (Auckland), E. Thompson (Wakapuaka), R. Watson (Taranaki), A. Westley (Christchurch). In front: R. Carney (Nelson). Deceased: C. Leaper (inset), T. Austin, J. Snowden, D. Glover, T. Burke, W. Thompson, V. Maxwell and R. Boyce.
Ron Tasker receives the Kirkpatrick Cup for senior teams, on behalf of Nelson association's winning team, Richmond.
Collecting trophies on behalf of their teams were Stan Friend (Kay Cup), Chris Cobden (Nelson second grade championship), "Buzz" Falconer (Baxter Cup) and Allan Thompson (Waimea Championship Cup).
A pic of interest during this, the Rival Rugby Club's 75th anniversary year.