DRAUGHTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 3, 29 September 1919, Page 3

DRAUGHTS

WATERSIDERS v. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The animal draughts match between the above clubs was held in the X shed on Saturday evening, when there was a large gathering of enthusiasts. Mr. J. Armstrong (president) extended a. cordial welcome to the visitors, and announced the pairing. Two games ivero -then contested at each of the ' twenty boards. At the adjournment for refreshments the waterfiders had a lead of ten games, and they were finally returned winners by 27 .pames to 13. They thus retain the local challenge shield for another term. The losers held their own a.t the higher boards, but were \ outclassed by their mori> seasoned opponents at the lower boards. Both games between the captains, Messrs. Connor and Burgess, wero drawn, as was the enso when they> met at byird 1 a year ago. At the conclusion of -the match Mr. F, K. Kelling returned. thanks to tho watersiders for kind hospitality, and also for allowing the visitors bo have tho services of all those who belong to both olubs. They had also generously allowed Mr. Barnes (of ohess fame) to be-re-placed by Mr. J. Mulvey, a.formerrun-ner-up for the New i'eal[)nd',ehampionehip. He took it that generous sportsmanship of this- kind clearly that tho watersiders placed tho interests of draughts before their own prospects of holding the shield. (Applause). The score of Saturday's match-Is as followsi— Watersiders.—Connor, W„ 1; Butler, E./O; Shadbolt, A., 0; Wright. . W„ 1; Dobort, W., 2; Green, J. A., li: Macklin, E., 2; Alexander. D., li; Roberts, W, A., li; Bradley, 8., 1; Peterson, P., 1; Riley, F., 2; Armstiong, ,T., li; Hazel, •8... li; Masters. L., 8; Sprapue, A.,. 2; Turvey. J.. 0; O'Shea, C., 2; "Mount, W., 2; Smith, W., li. Total, 27. Working Mens Club—Burgess, .T., 1; Costello, T., 2; Mulvey, J., 2; Reid. J., 1; Manson, C., 0; Douglas, H., i; Reid, C., 0; Bno, W., i; Kent,-J., i; Walker, J„ 1; M'Lean, J„ 1; Coulter, J., 0; Wright, J., i; Harvey, F.. i; Boslier, W., 0; Boock", S:, 0; Larking, A. J., 2; Warren. T., 0; Rait, J. A., 0; Long, H. E., h Total, 13. The following is a summary of the matches played between the above clubs: Wins Wins 1907 Watersiders' 38 W.M.C 29 1908 Watersiders 42 W.M.C 35 1913 AVatersiders IS W.M.C 14 *1916 Watersiders 18 W.M.C 12 *1917 Watersiders 14 W.M.C 22 *1918 Watersiders 22 W.M.C 7 *1919 Watersiders 27 W.M.C 13 • *Shield matches. It may be added that the Watersiders are willing to accept challenges from any draughts organisation in this city. WATERSIDERS' ANNUAL TOURNEY. Thirty-nine players took part in fcTie annual handicap tourney of the Watersiders' Draughts Club, in which each competitor played four games withevery other competitor. Thi» tourney thus consisted of 2972 games,' whidh were all played off. this being a record of which the members nre justly proud. Tho seven prizes were won as follow:— Pts. scored . H'p. Total Connor, W 131 1 132 Butler. E. ....' 126 1 . i 127 Shadbolt, A. 1221 3 125* Burgess, J J2H scr. 1211 Rpragne, A.\, 69t 50 119 i Kent .T. J. 102& 1G 118* Reid, J. llGij 1 117 i The prizes were presented- by Mr. F. Iv. Kelling at the dose of the shield match reforred to above. He complimented the Watersiders on the splendid work that they have been doing for many years past for the advancement of draughts in this' city. CHESS. Several more game.' in tho Welliimton Chess CluVs match Bowlers v. NonBowlers were got oif Ir.'t week. Tho score is now—Non-Bo'-vlers 11. wins, Bowlers 10 wins. There are still seventeen games outstanding, and it is hoped Uhat these will all bn accounted for in the ensuing fortnight. A very close finish is anticipated.