POLO SEASON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23221, 15 December 1938, Page 7

POLO SEASON

OPENING AT PAEROA [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] PAEROA. Wednesday The opening: of the polo season in Pucroa was held at tho Paeroa racecourse, where a field day was held. Tho Hauraki and Hikutaia polo clubs took part, while two of the principal Waikato teams played an exhibition match. This was between Morrinswlle A and Waihou A, the latter winning by ono goal to nil. After three very interesting and close ehukkas. between Hi and 50 players from all parts of the district played from noon until after 4 p.m. there was a .good attendance of spectators. The course, which w;.s in good order, was made available by the Ohinemun Jockey Club. Tho organisation of the Hauraki club's secretary, Mr. J. K- h® an ; r . C! i 'i-i n *ll matches being played without delay, the referee was Mr. E. Aislaibie, of Te Aroha. who was assisted by the captains of the visiting teams, Mr. F. Klaus or Morrinsvilie. and Mr. M. Fitzgerald, of Waihou. * _ OPENING AT PUKEKAWA [from our own correspondent] TUAKAU. Tuesday ! The newlv-formed Pukekawa Polo flub Opened its season with a very successful tournament on Mr. L. J- McGuire's property. Pukekawa. Teams representing Te Akau. Waimai. Waerenga, Clenmurray and I likekawa took part, and among the players s;■'> was K. Henry, one of those who represented New Zealand on tho recent Australian ; tour. About 21)0 spectators were present. A I welcome was extended to the visitors by Mr James Slater, president of the Pukekawa Club, who declared the season open.