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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18486, 14 September 1925, Page 8

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NOTES OF THE DAY. (By "Jigger.") LOCAL CLUB FIXTURES. Christchurch Club (Storied-Saturday, September 19th: Club Championship and Cox Cup—Semi-finals. Friday, September 25th, to Saturday, October 3rd: Xew Zealand Championship Meeting. Cbristchurch Ladies' Club (Shirley)—Monday, September 14th: Canadian Foursome Bogey—Final. Wednesday, September 16th: Bogey Match. Hagley Club —Saturday, September 19th: Bogey Match. Hagley Ladies' Club —Tuesday, September 15th: Sealed Holes Match. Friday, September 18th: Lr.G.U. Medal Match. Avondale Club—Saturday, September 19th: 36-holc Medal Handicap and Tisdall Cleek— Second round. Avondale Ladies' Club—Club Championship Final and third round of Junior Championship. Harewood Club —Next week-end : Club Championship—First round and Godby Cup— Second round. Richmond Hill Club—Club Championship and Junior Championship—Semi-finals. Richmond Hill Ladies' Club—Thursday, September 17th—Final of the Season Bogey Match. Methvcn Club—Saturday, September 19th: Mixed Foursome. Rangiora Club—Saturday, September 19th: Foursome Bogey Handicap and second round of Championships.

The Chrislchurch .Ladies' Club will play a bevrey match on. Wednesday. The partners will be drawn Jind entries close ' with the secretary this evening at 5 p.m.

to the vagaries of the weather last week, all matches arranged by tho Hagley Ladies' Club had to be abandoned. A match of interest to be played this week will bo between Mrs Watts-ltyan and Miss Overton in the final of the championship (bronze medal division). Both players have been improving their game this season.

T. H. Horton, the Slasterton player, did a 69 at the Hntt last week-end, in a,team match against J. -L. Black, who returned a 72.

Norrio Bell, of Hamilton, won the South Auckland championship at Hamilton last week, bating "W. U'Callaghan, of Hawera, in the final by 8 up and 7 to play. •

In the final of tho Hawko' ; s Bay championship,, G. M. l>odgßhun, of Gisborne, defeated Kapi Tareha, Napier's mighty hitter, at the 38th hole. The contest was good and both players equalled the bogey of the course, ui their afternoon rounds.

The Avondale Club have returned ,what looks liko a sure win for the "Walker and Hall Gup competition, their team of four all having scores well below three under the bogey/ of the course, which is the limit allowed by the Golf Council. The bogey is 79, and the best four scores on Saturday were:—

J. R. Grange ... 93 24 69 J. E. Stokes ... 83 10 73 L. Prankish ... 89 .16 73 J. Martin ... 89 10 73

The 1925 Now Zealand diampionship meeting is upon us, and from all indications it will be a most successful meeting. Tho entries, as set out in another article, are highly satisfactory, few of tho leading golfers of the Do»minion not having entered'. Some of the entrants are on the ground.already getting local knowledge. The course will be in good shape, regardless of the wet season. Even if the rain continues right up to the date of, the championship, Shirley will come through with flying and maintain its repnta.tion for being the finest wet weather course in the Dominion —that is, so far as championship courses are concerned. Cormack, the greenkeeper, is a little disappointed that the continued wet weather has had the effect of holding back the growth on the new "Norwest" gr^« n . a^ 3o on " Ter ra Nova" fairway,; but tho treatment that he intends giving'this portion of the links will still make them quits playable. A little sunshine would be most acceptable, but we are not at all . downhearted. From a golfing point of view —owing to the weather —the test may' be a little more severe; but generally speaking the links will be quite good.

I A team, from Shirley played a friendly match at Ainberley during the week-end, which, resulted in a win for the Christehuroh Club by ten matches to eight. They were lup in the singles and J up in the fotuyball matches. The second round of tho Cluh Championship was played at Shirley on- Saturday E. M. Macfarlane beat AI. 11. Godby bv 3 up and 1 to play; R. A. Wilson, beat' O. W. Haverfieid 3 and 2; C. A. Quane, who has been playing aix improving game for some months, beat O. A. iSeymour 4 and 3, and W. P Anderson had one of his good days and beat H.-W. Macfarlane 3 and 2. The semi-finals will be played next Saturday, E. AL Macfarlane playing C. A. Quane and W. P. Anderson playing R. A. Wilson. In the second round of the Cox Cin>, also played on vSatur-v day, A. H. Glasgow beat A. W. Morgan 2 and 1, P. S. Foster beat J. D. Marks 2 and 1, S. Gerard beat J. F. D-nncan 1 up, R. Francis beat D. Hoare 3 and 1. The semi-finals of this event will also be played next Saturday, when A. H- Glasgow plays P. S. Foster and S>. Gerard plays 11. Fraineis.

RICHMOND HILL CLUB. , The bogey match at the Richmond Hill Club on Saturday resulted in a tie between J. IX Lawrence, efm , and W. H. Jamieson. The best cards were:— J D. Lawrence, sen., hdep. (8) 3 up W. R Jamieson (9) > 3 up G. Jobberns (15) ~ all square L. M. Best (15) - 1 down T. Merry (15) .- ~ £ down B. Hamilton (U) - i ° own G. S. Mackenzie (12) - 3 down W. J. Sim (14) ... ~- i *" ra J. Wood (13) ... - « <°™ G. W. C. Smithson (13) *> down HAGLEY CLUB. The stroke handicap played at Haglev on Saturday in conjunction with [be WaiSr Cup Oompetatmn resulted in a win in the semor dms on very good card, under the wet. oonditioS,sw gross, &T?it m inr A & and in the junior division for A. G. Gtirnsey with a net ob. ¥ - k The best-four scores in the nailer and HaU team competition were as follows: C. 6. Penlington - g G. van Ascn A. G Gurnsey ~ 1(J 74 T. W. Lewis - . ti, c Wev of the course is /u. . Schroder 3 up and 2 to plaj.

AVONDALE LADIES* CLUB. Lawlor by default.

__________ H 4211-2 HAREWOOD CLUB. Tho first round of the Godby Cup was played at Harewood during' the week-end. J. A. Jewell and X. /H. Skinner wero all square at the end of IS holes and played a second round, only to find themselves square again, and they will have to pjav another full round. E. B. Scarvell and P. E. Clearv found, after completing * their round, that the allowance of strokes had been taken at improper holes and their match will also have to be plaved over. Other results were:—l. G. Davidson beat M. J. Russell, 3 and 1; L. J. lo Crcn beat 11. Lawrv, 6 and 5; Miss V. Hutton beat G. P. Steele, 2 and 1; P. Austin beat E. D. Milligan, 5 and 4; P. E. Allison beat W. Murphy by default; S. W. Binns beat L. S. Ayers, 1 up. The second round of the Godby Cup and the first round of the Club Championship will be played next week-end. N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIPS.

LIST OF ENTRIES. Tho following are the entries for the Open and tho Amateur Championships. The list comprises almost all the prominent golfers. It is to be regretted that L. Goss, amateur champion in 3923 and runner-up in 1924, is not in the list. It will not be known until the draw for the Open and the Amateur Championship is out what limit of handicap will get into.the first two days' play. Naf'l. Hdop. Anderson, W. P. (Christehurch) .. 8 JBidwcll, C. (Christ-church) .. ..3 "Bishop, L. "VV. (Waipukurau) : N ..12 Black, H. A. (Mornington) ... ..9 Black, J. h. (Hutt) ■ .. ..3 Blank, A. 11. (Christchuroh) „ ..9 Boys, F. T. (Christehurch) .. ..13 Brasch, H. (Otago) .. ..10 "Bristed; F. G. (Christehurch) /. ' ..10. Burton, A. P. (Maungakiekie) ~10 Butcher, D. H. (Otago) .„ ..7 Campbell, L. H. (Christehurch) .. 10 Carter, L.|' E. (Christehurch) .. .. 9 Chesney, K. O. (Hutt) .. u 7 Clark, J. L. t Auckland) .. A. 5 Clayton, W; (St. Clair) .. .-. 5 Conway, A. E. (Miramar) .. ..4 Cowpcr, W. H. (Christehurch) .. 12 Cropp, A. L. (Christehurch) .. .. 6 Cuthbertson, G. L. (North Otago) . .. 9. Dale, H. P. (Eltham) .. ~ S "Dawaon, G. T. (Hutt) .. v. 11 Dick, J. G. (Otago) .. ..10 Dougall, L. A. (Christehurch) .. 10 Drake, J. H. (Miramar) .. ». 5 Duncan, A. D. S. (Wellington) .. 2 Duncan, J. D. G. (WeUinston) - i- 8 Duncan, K. D. (Wellington) , „. 9 Pair, J. W. (Weetport) .. ». 7 ' Familton, L. J. K. (North Otago) .. 13 Fisher, R. U. (Christehurch) .. .. il . Frver, F. C. (Hawke's Bay) .. ' .. 7 Godby, M. H. (Christehurch) .. 10 Goulding, A. A. (Maungakiekie) .. 8 "Gow, J. A. .(Christehurch) .. ..8 Grey, P. (New Plymouth) .. ..6 Gunson, G. P. (Maungakiekie) .. 7 Harrison, G. S. (Wanganui) .. .. 5 Harold, J. (Wanganui) .. ..5 Haverfield, G. W. (Christehurch) .. 8 Hewlett, C. H. (Christehurch) .. 11 Horton, T. H. (Masterton)" _ ... 3 Hurst, L. D. (Miramar) „ ..7 Husaey, J. M. (Wanganui) .. ..8 Keiha, R. (Poverty Bay) .. ..9 Kerr, E. G. (Tinmru) .. ..9 Imsk, H. B. (Auckland) .. ..5 Meldrum, W. (Grcymouth) .. ..10 MillarA, J. (Awndale) .. ..7 Morgan, R. W. (Christchnrch) ... 9 Macbeth, M. (CLtrifltchurch) „ .. 5 MaoEwan, J. B. (Wellington) .". ..8 Macfarlane, H. W. (Chriirtcliurch) .. S Macfarlane, E. M. (Christchnrch) .. 3 MacKenzie, I. G. (Maungakiekie) ~'. 11 Parker, J. B. (Wellington) .. 7 Pctley, J. L. ' x Mi ramar ) •• ..7 Pumphrey, "E. J. (Christchnrch) .. 9 Quane, C. A. (Christchuroh) ..10 Quin, L. J. (Eltham) k „ ..3 Quin, A. J. (Eltham) > ~ .. S Quin, F. E. (New Plymouth) ... ..6 Reid, E. A. (Otago) .. .. 10 Boas, K. (Otago) .. ..2 Scott, E. A. (Timaru) .. ,~ 8 Seymcue, O. A. (Christdnrrch) „ 6 Sim©, A. G. (Weatport) .* ' .. 3 Stewart, Eltham) .. ... 11

Tareha, K. (Napier) _ » .. .. Templeton, G. J. (Kaiapoi) .. •.. 13 jToaswill. R. T. (Hagley) •• •• 9 Wagg, R. (Hutt) .. .. Ward, G. R. J. (Christchurch) ..8 Whitcombe, B. C. (Christohurch) .. 10 Wilson, R. A. (Chriatchurch) .. ... 5 Wilson, O. J. (Wellington) 9 Wood, B. B. (Chriatchurch) ..'5 Wright, B. P. (Timaru) .. ..3 I Professionals for the Open. The following professionals have entered: ; Blair,, H. R., Chriatchurch; Branch, F., Hamilton; Butters, R. C, Wanganui; Clements, J. A., Chrislchurch; Clements, C. C, Auckland; Forest, G. 8., Timaru; Forest, Jasl, Otago; Galloway, G., Napier; Gallo. way, G. R,, Palrnerston North; Green, H., Wellington; Haj-dman, F., Auckland; Horn, F. G., Wellington"; Lambie, J., Wellington; Moss, E. J., Auckland; McCormick, J., Gisborne; McDougall, Invercargill; Mcintosh, J., Hutt; Macrae, ,G. W., Nelson; Ross, Lindsay, Wellington; Shatf, A. J., Wellington; Smith, Basil, Oamaru; Watt, J, Auckland. ' For Handicap Events. "~" These amateurs have entered for the handicap events only:—Banks, F.J Christchurch; Beadel, R. S., Christchurch; Beattie, W. R., Avondale; Bruce, C. S., Timaru; Burns, G. G., Christchurch; Dolph; J., Christchurch; Early, J. H., Christchurch; Fell, M.' A. H., • Hagley; Foley, M., Hagley; Foster;. P. S., Chriatchurch; Harris, P. C, Hagley; Hesell, E. M., Christchurch; Hunter, T, M., Christchurch; Lo Cren, L. J., Harewood; Leure, J. T., Mirajnar; Lewis, T. W., Hfcgley; Louisson, M, G. ( Chrietehurch; Meare>, H. O t D., Christeburoh; Millar, Geo., Avondale; Morgon\ A. W., Christchurch; -Macbeth, W., Christchurch; Paterson, J. A. Otago; Prince, E., Avondale; McClymont, J. 8., Avondale; Reese, T. W., Hagley;, Reese, D., Christchuroh; Reeves, A. W., Hagley; Reeves, E. W., Reefton; Rhind, A. E. M., Auckland; Rhind, V. G., lington; Robinson, K. N., Ckristchuich; Scarvell, E. 8., Harewood; Shallcrass, F. H., Greymouth; Smith, R. J., Rtmgiora; Smith. C. H., Chrietchurch; Stakes, J. E., Avondale; Sutton, G. 6., Wellington; Willsteed, W. 8., Hororata; Wood, P., Christchurch'; Wrather, W., St. Clair. \ RANGIORA CLUB. \ A mixed foursome bogey handicap was played on the Rangiora links on Saturday for trophies given by the club captain. (Mr W. Smith) and Mrs Smith. Forty players ' took part. Miss R. Horrell and L. W. Wilson (2 up) won the first prize, Miss E. Leech and R. Macdonald (2 down) the second, and Mica N. Norrisri and T. land (3 down) were third. j IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP. (BT. CASLB—PE*BS ASSOCIATION—COrTMOHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) September 13th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 12,. Torrance defeated Major Haslet in the Irish amateur golf championship.

; AVONDALE CLUaJ^g The first round of the 8»-hole cap for the Tisdall Cle«k wat BteSl; conjunction with the W*lksfr,Md ttgKSfe club • teams' competition, «a to iM&iE links on' Saturday. Tho 1 imprWßikfls particularly among the clnb'a members, which has been ke».p>Bf capping committee buiy of in evidence, and helped to the wet weather, favounhje to m[k on the Avondale links, come tmfijmßm scores, resulted. The first automatically constitute,the infftwiaCTr the Walker and Hall «{3g£ give the AvondaV Cfub o*Wisre«ssh' tit possible" aggregate. Nft .players returned raids of WonM? under bogey. Following w»|ti*«S«S returned:— ' j•' ' J. E. Grange ..93 1 J. E. Stokea ..88 Tfflm&i L. Frankish .. 8» - tt.4M> j. Mwtin ~ 89 :j|By§ J G. P.' Parkinson .. 80 **§« HP fl. V. Armstrong •• '^ffii'llj B.d»» Fleaher ~. 101 W&s v E. J. Corcoran .. 86 ,?§»?IM| - ST A. Soott \. ,* : Jgßto& I E. Prince ~ S3 'iaSBMV-iM 5 A. P. O'Cftllighin .. «#s*»***s J. E. W. Sheppard *. ttji 5; <-,£&§ G. Millar i. sl>J; + §l I ■ ™l