Charles’ First Round At Birkdale

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28618, 21 June 1958, Page 7

Charles’ First Round At Birkdale

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 7 p.m.) BIRKDALE (Lancashire), June 20. The New Zealander, Bob Charles, with a 761 was four strokes behind the leader, Reid Jack, of Scotland, at the end of the first round of the English amateur stroke play golf championship for the Brabazon Trophy over the Royal Birkdale course yesterday. The round was played in torrential rain, which flooded the fairways and greens and almost brought plav to a standstill. Guy Wolstenholme and Arthur Perowne, both of England, were one shot behind Jack on 73. I B. Cromb, of Christchurch, took 80. A maximum of 40 players will qualify »for the final 36 holes tomorrow. after today’s second round. LITTLE RIVER LADIES’ GOLF CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT JUNE 28. Entries close Tuesday. June 24. Ring Mrs B. Mclntosh, 'Phone 46, Little River. - —Advt Folklore Of Birds.—A survey of English folklore being prepared by University College, London, will contain a special section on birds. Ornithologists, bird watchers and others have been asked to collect all kinds of information on _ popular beliefs about the physical appearance, habits and life-cycles of British birds, both wild and domestic, and the association of birds with good or ill luck or with the weather. —(U.N.E.5.C.0.)