CRIB TOURNAMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 438, 3 October 1908, Page 2

CRIB TOURNAMENT.

Foxton v. Sanrion.

The above tournament took place in Mr Perreau’s rooms last night, and resulted in a win for the local players by 14 games, some of them being very exciting, with close finishes. Prior to the proceedings commencing, His Worship the Mayor (Mr Gower), in a few well-chosen remarks, welcomed the Sandon players. He stated that it was the first crib tournament to his recollection, that had taken place in Foxton, and he hoped that one and all would spend an enjoyable time. It was resolved that there should be five games played in the doubles, and three in the singles. When the latter stage was reached, it was found that the assets were not available, so it was decided to play three more doubles, and these were finished in good time. Refreshments were supplied by Mr Perreau, and thoroughly appreciated. At the close Mr Drew (Sandon) thanked Foxton players for the pleasant evening afforded them, and though defeated, hoped to have their revenge when Foxton visited them at an early date. Mr Reade suitably responded, remarking that it was a treat for Foxton to win, seeing that both in football and cricket Sandon had come out on top. He hoped that this tournament was only the fore-runner of many more. A move was then made to the station, and the Sandou folk were accorded a hearty send-off. Following is a detailed statement of the games played :

Foxton. —D. McEwan and H. Coley 5, F. Jones and J. Hurley 6, F. Robinson and T. Henderson 2, G. Gray and Dr Mandl 3, J. Ward and G. Wright 6, O. Austin and J. T. Devett 8, W. Ifittlejohn and C. Hunt 5, P. Tuohy and Parker 4, P. Skillen and R. Howard 4, J. Christie and G. Tozer 3, W. Nye and A. Bird 7, C. Spieis and F. Davis 2, J. Valentine and J. McKnight 5, E- E. Reade and J. Bayliss 4. Total 64. Sandon.—Harris and Brookie 5, Steel and Hartley 2, A. Cockburn and R. Knight 6, F. Grace and Penny 5, W. Sexton and J. Nesbitt 2, Schultze (jnr.) and Mangham. o, Macdonnell and Reid 3, Adams and A. Gray 4, Watkins and Jessop 4, Murray and Schultz (senr.) 5, Mclntyre and H. Pearce 1, C. Nesbitt and J. Cockburn 6, Mason and Drew 3, Murphy and Jeffries 4. Total 50. At McEwan and Coley’s table it was noticed that the sixth game had started in error, and it was decided to play two extras.