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Bat-first gamble pays off
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A calculated gamble paid off for the South Canterbury under-16 cricket team in their 111-run win over Buller at their regional tournament in Rangiora yesterday.
Phar Lap's record falls
Racegoers at Moonee Valley yesterday were meant to dine out on an entree of Caviar followed by a wholesome Plate of goodies.
Home semi for South Canterbury
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South Canterbury secured a Lochore Cup home semifinal after a 37-28 win over Thames Valley in Paeroa.
Otago fight back for last-gasp draw
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Canterbury could not shake off a determined Otago side and had to settle for a 58-58 draw in their round four national provincial netball match in Timaru on Saturday.
Injured driver 'mint, mate'
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Matt Cronin has a titanium rod in his leg, a damaged knee, a broken collarbone, arm and ribs, and remembers nothing of his fiery crash.
Racing trophies caught up in quake
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The Timaru Racing Club's most prized trophies have been caught up in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.
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West End overcome Waimate women
A very excited West End team overcame the experienced Waimate outfit 17-9 to win the South Canterbury Bowls women's Pathways Fours title.
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Ellis and Darling win finals
South Canterbury junior players again dominated the Southern Districts primary school tennis tournament with wins to Annabel Ellis and Lawrence Darling.
Upholding cricket's laws
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Kim Cotton's weekend pastime has many similarities to her day job.
Roncalli victorious over Temuka
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Roncalli College made the perfect start to their debut season in the South Canterbury senior cricket competition, while Celtic sent out an early warning.
Shield win keeps hopes alive
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A gutsy South Canterbury upset Mid Canterbury with a well-deserved 15-13 win in Ashburton on Saturday.
Hockey boys make history
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The South Canterbury boys' primary school hockey team have won the Hatch Cup national tournament.
Good medal chances at Games
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Three South Canterbury athletes will be chasing gold at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi and two could be real contenders.
Teens way of the future
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The Timaru Golf Club will have the future on its fairways today, with four teenagers competing in three club finals.
Looking for impact
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The South Canterbury under-65 kilogram rugby team will be looking to cause a boilover when they play their first game in Christchurch at the South Island regional tournament.
Hearts grab Cup with late goal
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Northern Hearts did it tough, but they eventually prevailed 2-1 over Thistle in the South Canterbury Cup football final.
SC through to playoffs
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South Canterbury have secured a place in the Meads Cup playoffs after a shaky 26-17 win over the West Coast in Greymouth.
Mackle wins top award
All-round athlete Nicola Mackle took out the supreme award at the Temuka and District Sportsperson of the Year event last night.
Squash club celebrates
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The Timaru Squash club is set to get its week-long celebrations underway for the 75th jubilee celebrations.
