Rongomai

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 31, 6 February 1935, Page 4

Rongomai

From Our Own Correspondent. Over the week-end a cricket match between Tiraumea and Rongomai on the local pitch before a record number of spectators was held. The following were the scores:— Rongomai, first innings: Groves, ibw b Spring, 4; Graham, c Olsen b Hart, U; Collett, ibw b Hart, 0; Brim ton, b Hart, 0; Clarke, c Spring, 5; Lowes, c Higginson b Duncan, 25; Judd, b Spring, 0; Gustofsen, b Raleigh, 0; Morrison, b Olsen, 1; Eagle, b Raleigh, 7; McGlashan, b Raleigh. 4; Jensen, not out, 2; Total, 48. Tiraumea, first innings: Houibrook, c Gustofsen b Brunton, 3; Hart, b Groves, 15; Curtis, b Groves, 0; Iligginson, b Groves, 54; Liverton, b Brunton, 14; Spring, c Gustofsen b Groves, 0; Duncan, b Brunton, 4; Reed, c Groves b Graham, 7; Olsen, not out, 5; Raleigh, c Clarke b Graham, 34; Cox, b Graham, 0; O’Brian hit wckt b Graham, 0; extras, 7; Total, 143.

Rongomai, second innings: Graham, ibw b Olsen, 35; Groves, c Spring b Higginson, 4; Collett, b Olsen, 7; Lowes, retired, 41; Brunton, b Olsen, 0; Clarke, b Olsen, 4; Gustofsen, c Reea b Duncan, 0; Judd, c Cox b Duncan, 0; Morrison, not out, 4; McGlashan, b Higginson, 2; Jensen, b Higginson, 6; extras, 2; Total, IUS. Tiraumea, second Innings: Spring, not out, 9; Curtis, b Judd, 11; O’Brian, b Judd, 0; extras, 1; two wickets for 21. A cricket dance was held in the school last week, a big crodw attending. Mr. last week, a big crowd attending. Mr. greatly helped to swell the crowd. Mr. Bonza Olsen and Mr. J. Rowden supplied the music. A balloon dance caused much excitement. During an interval, Mr. T. Lewis (president) thanked all present for their attendance and support to the club. Dancing was continued until a late hour. Mrs. Smith and her small daughter, of Morrinsville, were the guests of Mr. C. Richardson last W'eek. Miss M. Hooper, of Eketaliuna, was the guest of Mrs. Richardson over the weekend. Mr. A. Dake had the misfortune to cut his leg while killing a sheep, necessitating three stitches.