CROQUET NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 17, 21 January 1937, Page 18

CROQUET NOTES

■COMING TOURNAMENTS. Dominion Championships, Christchurch (in progress). January 28 —English Gold and Silver Medals, Timaru. January 29—West Coast Tournament, Greymouth. February Auckland Championships, Hamilton. February B—Southland Association Tournament, Gore. February 9—Wellington Championships, Hutt and Petone. February 18—Otago Championships, Dunedin. February 22—Wanganui Championships, Wanganui. February 22.—Southern H.B. Tournament, Dannevirke. Warch 2—South Canterbury Association Tournament. March 4—Auckland Croquet Association Tournament. March 4 —Taranaki Championships, New Plymouth. March 16—New Zealand Gold and Silver Mallets, Hamilton. Easter—Cambridge Croquet Club Tournament, Cambridge.

Xnteralub Matches. The inter-club matches in the Wellington district which have been held tip during the progress of the North Island Championships recommenced last Tuesday, the following being the results:— A Grade.—Wellington 2 v. Hataitai 2: Mesdames Shelly and Priddle lost to Mesdames Chambers and Richardson, 5-26; Mesdames Ross and Bates lost to Mrs. Brighting and Miss McKenzie, 21-26. Kelburn 3 v. Waimarie 1: Mesdames Burd and Roffe defeated Mesdames Mouat and Kelly, 26-19; Mesdames Pope and Waters defeated Mesdames Savage and Taylor, 26-12. Eastbourne v. Hutt: Mesdames Wise and Hill lost to Mesdames Ayson and King, 10-26. Island Bay v. Woburn: Mesdames Green and Shorland lost to Mesdames "Walker and Barker, 9-26; Mesdames Winchombe and Woodham lost to Mesdames Roberts and Monks, 14-26. Karori 1 v. Wellington 1: Mesdames Easterbrook Smith and Bradnock lost to Mesdames Manton and Clark, ,14-26; Mesdames Flint and Dryden lost to Mesdames Hogan and Billing, 13-26. Ngaroma v. Hataitai 1: Mesdames Fairley and Martin; defeated Mesdames Welling? and Cadwallader, 26-17; Mrs. Sargisson and F. Laurie defeated Mesdames Brice and Thomas, 26-22. Kelburn 2 v. Seatoun: Mesdames Palmer snd Spence defeated Mesdames Robson and Oldfleld, 26-14; Mesdames Mathewson and Leadbeater lost to Mesdames Small and Higgins, 22-26. Kelburn 1 v. Waimarie 2: Mesdames Chetwin and Watkin defeated Mesdames Cameron and Rowe, 26-11; Mrs. Gardiner and Rev. Tye defeated Mesdames Young and Lees, 26-4. Intermediate Grade.—Lyall Bay v. Eastbourne: Mesdames Hallam and Ashton defeated Mesdames Foley and Haughton, 26-13; Mesdames McKenzie and Pederson defeated Mrs. Childs and Mr. Hutcheson, 26-16. Waimarie v. Hataitai: Mesdames Cooper and Hadwin defeated Mesdames Russell and Q/iinton, 26-24; Mesdames Cameron and Lawrence lost to Mesdames Chisholm and Turner, 16-26. Ngaio v. Karori: Mesdames Williamson and Thompson lost to Mrs. Sutherland and Miss Saunders, 17-26; Mesdames Johnson and Guy defeated Mesdames Harper and Steele, 26-21. Central v. Hutt: Mesdames Pointon and Bryan lost to Mesdames Piper and Jenness, 20-26. Mesdames Sharp and Tuckwell lost to Mesdames McKenzie and Teagle, 20-26; Wellington v. Woburn: Mesdames Topp and Bryden defeated Mesdames Coatman and Lambert, 26-8; Mesdames Thornton and J. Smith lost to Mrs. Martin and partner, 22-26. Kelburn 2 v. Mt. Victoria: Mesdames Howitson and Dwyer lost to Mesdames Chirnside and Brice, 13-26: Mesdames Hurst and McDonald lost to Mrs. Jones and Miss Pole, 12-26. Ngaroma v. Kelburn 1: Mesdames Pickard and Kerr defeated Mrs. Ballinger and Donovan, 26-22; Mrs. Mitchell and partner lost to Mesdames Marris and Willis, 19-26. The following is the draw for next Week:— A Grade.—Wellington 2 v. Kelburn 3; Eastbourne v. Hataitai 2; Island Bay v. Waimarie 1; Karori v. Hutt; Ngaroma at. Woburn; Kelburn 2 v. Wellington 1; Kelburn 1 v., Hataitai 1; Waimarie 2 v. Seatoun. Intermediate Grade. —Waimarie v. Lyall Bay; Ngaio v. Eastbourne; Central v. Hataitai; Wellington v. Karori; Kelburn 3 v. Hutt; Ngaroma v. Woburn: Kelburn 2 v. Mt. Victoria; Kel--burn 1, a bye. Half-4e*m Competition. The following is the draw for to(morrow: —Mt. Victoria v. Ngaio; Waimarie v. Central 2; Woburn 2 v. Ha;taitai; Seatoun 2 v. Seatoun 1; Lyall Bay v. Island Bay; Kelburn v. Woburn 1; Ngaroma v. Central 1; St. Augustine v. Hutt. Pollock Stars. The "stars" have again been successfully defended by the Upper Hutt Club, whose representatives, Mesdames Greig and Harper, defeated the Ngaroma Club, represented by Mesdames Sargisson and Fairley, by the small margin of four points. The game was even throughout, all four clips being on rover <,hoop at the same time. The. next on the list is the Central Club. Mckenzie cups. •The 10th round for the cups was played last week when the Island Bay players were again successful in defending the challenge. On this occasion the Eastbourne club were challenging, and were represented by Mesdames Keys and Everitt, the play- : ers for Island Bay being Mesdames ■ Francis and Hutchings. The. East- • bourne pair found the greens much heavier than those of the Bay greens i and consequently were not able to overtake the good lead established by the opponents, the score ending 26-6 ( in favour of Island Bay. The referee i in charge of the game was Mrs. Chet- ; ■Win. The next on the list is the Wo- , burn Club when Mrs. Fairlie will act j as referee. ( NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. . The North Island championships just ] concluded have proved a most interest- j ing event, and attracted a large num- ] ber of spectators daily. Excellent < play was witnessed in the final stages , —all round breaks being a feature of i each match. Among the players who ] were playing to form were Mesdames 1 Anstis, Gambrill, Caldow, Burrett, ; Henderson, and Miss Washer, A. J. j Gibbs, and F. L. Hartnell, and the < majority of these players are now tak- ] ing part in the Dominion champion- : ships being held at Christchurch. The ] weather throughout the tournament < was for the most part unpleasant and ] on the final days the lawns were sodden and heavy, necessitating physical ! strength rather than skill. The follow- 1 ing is the list of winners:— I Open championship.—Mrs. D. C. < Henderson (Wellington). 1 Runner up.—Mrs. W. E. Caldow < (Wellington). i Championship doubles. — Mrs. < Mathewson and W. Tye. i Runners up.—Mesdames Caldow and j Henderson. < Ladies* championship.—Mrs. Gam>"brill (Palmerston North). Runner up.—Mrs. Anstis (Palmers- c ''North). (

j Handicap doubles. —Mr. and Mrs. Bennett (Hastings). Runners up.—Mesdamos Caldow and Beveridge. Handicap singles.—E. Managh (South Auckland). i Runner up.—Miss E. Washer (Patea). Handicap singles, No. 2 section. — Mrs. Colquhoun (Palmerston North). Runner up.—Mrs. Piper (Hutt). SUGGESTIONS FOR ALTERATIONS TO LAWS. The following suggestions have been brought forward by Miss D. D. Steele (delegate for Bedford), and after being discussed at a preliminary meeting of the English Council will now go to a further meeting for a final decision. 1. That the clause in etiquette, "Interruption of adversary" be incorporated in the laws. The clause be added to law 27, and the words "should not" be changed to "may not" and the suggested penalty for a breach of the law was that the striker be allowed to lift and place his ball in contact with any other ball on the court and continue his turn as though commencing from that point. (Voting 8 for and 10 against).

2. That "Inadvertence be abolished." ■ The club held that all inadvertent 1 movement of balls in play should be 1 treated as fouls. They regarded the I present laxity as a cloak to cover lapse i of concentration in the striker. This . doing the game no good and unless J there was a tightening up they could ' not get younger players to join up. ' (Voting 9 for and 9 against). ' 3. That "playing with the wrong ball ' be a foul." At present the striker often would not be penalised at all and might get an extra turn. Colours were sufficiently distinctive and a striker, if in doubt could always coni suit his adversary. Such errors seldom occur in first-class opens, so inattention and carelessness could be overcome. (Voting 10 for and 8 against). PERSONALS. Mrs. Clark (Wellington), has returned from a visit to Hastings. Mrs. D. C. Henderson will be partnered with Mr. H. P. Stratton (Hastings), in the champic/iship doubles at the Dominion tournafrient. Mrs. W. E. Caldow (Wellington), who is at present visiting Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. J. Palmer (Riccarton). Mrs. A. J. P. Brittain, president of the Hataitai club, intends leaving at the weekend on a motor trip through Taranaki. Mrs. E. J. Bassett (Masterton), is taking part in the New Zealand championships at Christchurch. Captain Hartnell (New Plymouth), and Mrs. Bartlett (Auckland), will be partners in the championship doubles at Christchurch. SURPRISE RESULT CROQUET TOURNEY CHAMPIONS DEFEATED (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 20. Perfect weather prevailed today for the y»cond day of the New Zealand croqufct championships. The greens were in excellent condition. The surprise of the day was the defeat of A. G. Ross and Mrs. Watkins, holders of the Dominion doubles championship, by Mesdames and Pitcaithly, 26-4. Results:— Championship Doubles. First round.—Mesdames Smith and Gilbert beat Mrs. Jones and Miss Perrin, 26-19. Second round.—Mesdames Pitcaithly and Gambrill beat Mesdames Warnes and Whibley, 26-17; Mrs. Watkins and A. G. Ross beat Miss Morgan and Mrs. McLennan, 26-10; Mrs. Bartlett and F. L. Hartnell beat Mesdames Frost and Moss, 26-17; Miss Washer and A. Gibbs beat Mrs. Cole and J. Tannock, 26-12; Mrs. Corbet and R. McCreath beat Mrs. Scandrett and G. Hart, 26-18; Mesdames Smith and Gilbert beat Mrs. Henderson andlH. Stratton, 26-15; Mrs. HSdfield and H. A. Penn beat Mrs. Hannan and J. Robertson, 26-11; Mrs. Palmer and A. Murray beat Mesdames Wilson and McCreath, 26-22. Third round.—Mesdames Smith and Gilbert beat Mrs. Hadfield and H. Penn, 26-5; Miss Washer and A. Gibbs beat Mrs. Bartlett and F. L. Hartnell, 26-18; Mesdames Gambrill and Pitcaithly beat Mrs. Watkins and A. G. Ross, 264; Mrs. Corbet and R. McCreath beat Mrs. Palmer and A. Murray, 2622. Level Singles. First round—Mrs. C. Were beat Mrs. Reay, 26-23. ■ Second round.—Miss Collinson baat Mrs. Gibbs, 26-12; J. Waterhouse beat Mrs. Carroll, 26-20; Mrs. Nettleton beat Mrs. Finch by default. Third round.—Mrs. Kellaway beat Mrs. Smithson, 26-19; Mrs. Turner beat Mrs. Collinson, 26-23.