Darts Titles

Darts is a comparatively new sport on a competitive scale in New Zealand, but there's no doubting its increasing popularity throughout the country. The Nelson Darts Association, formed in comparatively recent years, was host association earlier this month for the national championships. Present at the tournament were the best players in the country. All had previously won island zonal finals so that the final games were contested by teams from the north and south islands. There were some extremely exciting games, especially in the individual matches.

Players and officials assembled for the opening

Pairs finalists, A. King, and G. Watt (Mosgiel), the winners and the Wanganui pair, A. Benvin and L. Taylor.

Dulcie Hunter (Otago), who with Mrs Maureen Quennell won the women's pairs.

Lost the title but still smiling: A. Clarke and E. Jorgensen (Taranaki)

Mrs Quennell lines up a dart

All eyes intent upon the board

Mrs S. A. Whitehead concentrates on opening the championships.

Behind the scenes workers: Lynne Rees, Ellen Ward, Lorraine Schwass, Valda Paton, Veronica Small, Doreen Ricketts, Josie Small, Bree Banham.

"That should hold a couple of half G's" says Lofty Adams (Manawatu), as he and Len Irving and Barry Christensen, Taranaki, have a look at the major trophies

Nelson officials Bill Exton, Jim Paton, Stan Homan and Jim Greig make a final check on the programme

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The Nelson Photo News

No 47 : September 19, 1964

Darts Titles