RANGIOTU

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 113, 9 April 1930, Page 14

RANGIOTU

TENNIS. (From Our Own Correspondent). ' RANGIOTU, April 8. Tho defeat of Glen Oroua at tho handa of Rangiotu at Glen Oroua last Saturday makes this its seventh successive victory for tho season, thereby establishing' record display for the local club smeo its inception. Rangiotu won by 10 sots and 81 games to six sets and 65 games. Ine visitors were well entertained t homo team and, the weather being ideal, a pleasant afternoon’s sport was • enjoyea by all. Mr and Mrs Prebble kindly invited some of the players to their homestead to play as the club's single court waa overtaxed and so the whole match was got through in good timo. Arrangements have been completed for playing * match against the Marotiri Maori Club on the local courts during the week when it is anticipated a good series of games wilt be the result. The following are the detailed results, Rangiotu being mentioned first:— „ , , . , Men’s singles.—L. J. Walker 5 lost to R. Prebblo 6; W. Larkins 6 beat Burgh 1; J. fihaw 2 lost to Ihle 6; H. Chapman 3 lost to Parlane 6. Ladies’ singles.—Mrs Walker 6 be&C Miss Hadfield 3; Miss Dixon 6 boat Miss Hobbs 3; Mrs Pearce 6 beat Miss Phillips 4; Mrs Tennant 6 beat Mrs Parlane 2. Men's doubles.—Walker and Larkins 6 beat Prebble and Burgh 2; Chapman and Shaw 2 lost to Ihle and Parlane 6-, Ladies’ doubles. —Mrs Walker and Miss Dixon 6 beat Misses Hadfield and Hobbs 4; Mrs Pearce and Mrs Tennant 4 lost to Mrs Parlane and Miss Phillips 6. Mixed doublos. —Mr ajnd Mrs Walker 6 beat Ereeblo and Miss Hadfield 3; Larkins and Miss Dixon 6 beat Burgh and Miss Hobbs 2; Shaw and Mrs Pearce 6 boat Ihle and Miss Phillips 5 ; Chapman and Mrs Tennant 5 lost to Mr and Mrs Parlane 6. FOOTBALL. Next Saturday will witness the annual

match between Hui Mai (Sanson) an : Iluia (Rangiotu) to be played at Sanson. The figure always provides an interest.,, and enjoyable afternoons sport and ,r the same time serves as a prcliminar. trial of strength of the two teams for tie, forthcoming championship competitions m the To Jtawau Rugby sub-union Local football fans are looking forward to a kern, and spirited contest. MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. The second weekly shoot of the Miniature Rifle Club was held last Monday evening when there was only a fan attendance. On the whole the average shooting was good, being much above last years’ corresponding shoot In the competition for the weekly trophy Mr 1. Robin secured the coveted prize. The evening's scores were as follow. K Robin (Mcp 4) 68, 66, 138; Tuhi Larkins l*>\ 66 67 138; L. Beard (4) 00. of. 137; n Dixon (6) 67, 62, 135; L, J, Walker t— ) 67 66 133; G. Lament (10) 61, 60. 131; F. Bond (4) 60, 67, 131: H. Fitches MOl 60 60. 130; G. Fitzgerald (2) 62, 65. 129 ; L. Thompson (6) 60 62, . 128: M Toogood (6) 62, 60, 128; Rangi Paki (4) 61, 60, 125.