Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. Tuesday, 27 Oct 1942: FIRST PLOWING MATCH IN GOSHEN Eight plowmen competed in Guysborough County's first plowing match, held here on Thursday. Though the competition was open to farmers of the county only local teams participated. However from all other aspects the match was highly successful and promises to be an annual event. The match was under the direction of James MacNeil, Agricultural Representative, was held on the farm of J. Roy Sinclair. Judging was done by A.B. Banks, Truro, Superintendent of Exhibitions, who in his address stated that the purpose was to promote better plowing. Prizes were awarded as follows: Best land, 1st prize, Edward Sinclair; 2nd,J. Huntley Sinclair; 3rd, John Sinclair; 4th, Arthur J. Sinclair; 5th, Roy Sinclair; 6th, Aleck Polson; 7th, Harry Sinclair; 8th, Edwin R. Sinclair. 1st prize for best in and out was Roy Sinclair; 1st for best crown, Edgar Sinclair. Best finish, Aleck Polson. Best plow team, Aleck Polson. Sharpest furrow, Roy Sinclair. The prize for the oldest plowman competing was won by Harry Sinclair and for the youngest plowman, Edgar Sinclair. In addition to $100. in cash, special prizes were donated by nine business firms. Champion provincial plowman, Mr. Feddes of Truro was present at the match and gave a plowing demonstration. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace