BADMINTON MATCH AT WESTPORT

Grey River Argus, 5 October 1949, Page 8

BADMINTON MATCH AT WESTPORT

On Monday evening at Westport, the Westport Badminton Club received a visit from the Reefton Club, a particularly cordial spirit existing between these clubs, and a very enjoyable night was had by all the competitors. At the conclusion of play, Mr Dellaca presented the cup, donated by him, to Mr C. Christie, the captain of th e Westport Club. Mr Dellaca expressed the wish to see more young people taking an interest in this healthy indoor sport, and to continue the goodwill between clubs. On behalf of the Westport Club, Mr Christie thanked Mr Dellaca. Mr Caldwell spoke on behalf of the Reefton Club, and thanked the Westport Club for the very friendly way in which they played their games. Reefton Club would not fail to return next season. Mr A. Duncan, of the Westport Club, welcomed the Reefton visitors, expressing the wish that they should come again. Present were: Messrs Madill (patron), L. Harrison, C. Walker and Mr and Mrs P. Dellaca. The evening concluded with a dainty supper. Results of play were (Reefton players named first): — Men’s singles: J. Braidwood 21 v. D. Kerr 19; D. Crawford 12 v. A. Duncan 21; L. Lord 18 v. A. Greig 21; B. Hogg 4 v. C. Christie 21; B. Caldwell 17 v. J. Jackson 21; B. Blom 21 v. R. Reynolds 5; B. Crawford 19 v. O. Morris 21; B. McKenzie 15 v. J. Pooley 21; A. Cleaver 4 v. W. Elliott 21; A. Anderson 21 v. J. Neill 14; A. Morris 8 v. W. Elliott 21. Ladies’ doubles: Mrs Anderson and Miss Duncan 20 v. Miss A. Henderson ad Mrs E. Kearns 15; Mrs Hogg and Mrs Caldwell 8 v. Mrs A. Duncan and N. Goulding 15; Miss Mitchell and Miss Blom 15 v. S. Nelson and B. Mockett 6.

Ladies’ singles: Mrs Anderson 11 v. A. Henderson 15; Miss Duncan 9 v. Mrs A. Duncan 15; Mrs Hogg 6 v. Mrs E. Kearns 15; Mrs Caldwell 15 v. Mrs T. Oldham 10; Miss Mitchell 6 v. Mrs D. Thomas 15; Miss Blom 15 v. Miss J. Hullah 2; Mrs Gibbelini 4 v. Miss P. Cooney 15. Mixed doubles: J. Braidwood and Mrs Anderson 12 v. D. Kerr and Mrs E. Kearns 15; B. Hogg and Mrs Hogg 15 v. A. Duncan and Mrs A. Duncan 21; B. Caldwell and Mrs Hogg 11 v. A. Greig and A. Henderson 21; B. Blom and Miss Duncan 15 v. J. Jackson and Mrs T. Oldham 21; L. Lord and Mis Blom 21 v. J. Pooley and Mrs D. Thomas 10; A. Cleaver and Miss Mitchell 9 v. J. Neill and Miss N. Goulding 21; B. McKenzie and Mrs Gibbelini 15 v. W. Elliott and Miss P. Cooney 21. Men's doubles: Braidwood and B. Hogg 9 v. D. Kerr and A. Duncan 21; L. Lord and B. Caldwell 14 v. A. Greig and C. Christie 21; B. Blom and B. McKenzie 21 v. O. Morris and R. Reynolds 19; L. Crawford and J. Crawford 21 v. J. Jackson and J. Pooley 15; A. Cleaver and A. Anderson 18 v. W. Elliott and J. Neill 21; A. Reid and A. Morris 13 v. G. Palmer and W. Elliott 21.