NORTH OTAGO NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23085, 30 July 1940, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO NEWS

* RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAM CHOSEN TO PLAY ASHBURTON ,i The following team selected by Mr B. B. Blackmore to play Ashburton at Ashburton on Saturday was approved at the weekly meeting of _ the North Otago Rugby Union last night:—S. F. Easton, D: Robson, D, Gillies, J. Taylor, E. Greaves, R. Parker, R. Hammill, R. Twaddle. E. Strachan. R. McLeod, D. Grant, J. Harrison, J. Campbell, J. Geddes, C. McKenzie. Emergencies:—Forwards; J. Hedley. J. Williams; backs: T. Hay, T. Robinson. Mr R. H. Watson was appointed The South Canterbury Union wrote suggesting August 31 as a suitable date for a return match against North Otago. The date was confirmed.. The sending of a junior representative team was considered. ■ but was held over bending - inquiries. ' Draw for Saturday The following is the draw for matches on Saturday:— Waitaki B.H.S. v. Timaru 8.H.5., oval, 2.45 (first fifteens): Waitaki B. v. Timaru 8.H.5., oval, 1.15 (second fifteens). Third Grade—Old Boys v. Glencoe, No. 3, 1.15 p.m. Fourth Grade —Athletic v. St. Kevin’s. No. 2, 1.15 p.m.. 'Fifth Grade —St. Kevin’s v. Athletic, No. 4, 1.15 p.m. ’ COURSING VISITORS ENTERTAINED Visiting coursing enthusiasts were entertained after the conclusion of the Waterloo Cup maetihg at a social evening on Saturday night. Mr ,O. R. Wise presided. The following toast list was honoured:—“ The King”; National Coursing Association,” Mr J. Mathieson—Mr J. F. Lang; “North Otago Coursing Club,” Mr John Hannon—Mr F. Mitchell; “The Judge,” Mr E. G. Price—Mr L. R Webb; “The Inspector,” Mr A. Smart —Mr. F. Flett; “The Slipper,” Mr G. McLeod—Mr F. Mitchell; “The Hare Trainer,” Mr J. Mathieson—Mr C. Cleverley; and “The Chairman.” The chairman presented the trophies and prize-money to the winners. HOCKEY RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S MATCHES The following are the results of matches played in the North Otago Hockey 'Association’s competition on Saturday:— > „ m m 1 Rovers A 6 (G. Thorpe 2, T. Thorpe 4) beat Oamaru A 5 (Thomas 2, Sherwin 2, Tucker 1); Oamaru B 6 (I. iSherwin 2, Brown 2, . Thompson 1, Newton 1) beat Veterans 2 (Rawstorn I, J. Clark 1). MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING WEEKLY SHOOTS HELD The following are the results of the weekly shoots of the Railway and Oamaru Ladies’ Miniature Rifle Clubs: Railway Club—Six possibles were recorded at the weekly shoot of the club. A. Rennie and C. Andrew recorded possibles for their previous ■week’s back shoot. Results are as follows; —G. Simpson 80, J. Halvorsen 80, A Rennie 80 and 80. G. Brightwell 80, C Andrew .79 and 80. C. Hinkley 79, J. Mackie 79, J. McPherson 78, C. Rennie 78 and 79. A. Banks 77 J. Hayes 76, C. Brown 76. W. Goodall 73. Oamaru Ladies—Miss B. Marshall 78 Miss E. Rusbatch 77, Mrs Waby 77 Miss D. French 76. Miss Peterson 76’ Mrs Thyne 75, Miss F. French 75, Miss W. Black 73. Miss Joyce 73 Mrs Dennison 73. Miss S. Macdonald 73, Miss Moffatt 72. Miss J. Lindsay.” Mrs Turvey 69, Miss V. French 67. SHIPPING PORT OP OAMARU OAMARU, July 29. The Karu- la due here to-morrow, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainul is due here on Monday, August fit to load- fox Wellington, Napier.