GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25207, 21 May 1945, Page 3

GOLF CONTESTS

CLUB COMPETITIONS POSTPONEMENT OF MATCHES Golfers had 1o contend with very heavy conditions during the week-end. No competitions were played at the Auckland club's course at Middieniore or,on the Akarana course at Mount Roskill, where members of the Maungakiekie club are also accommodated at the present time. Following were the results at other courses:Titlrangi.—Bogey handicap: J. H. Young. 1 up; T. K. Clark, all square; A. N. Young, X. A. Donovan, '2 down; J. D. Melville, 4 down. The open day, which was to have been held yesterday, was postponed until next Sunday. Remuera,—Stableford competition: R. Alexander. 3<>; F. Buckler, 31; V. Kirk, 29: N. Hay, *27; N. Kidd, '2O. Punuke. —First round of captain's prize: C. A. G. Burton beat F. Wilson, 4 and 3; W, Worrall heat E. Foote, 4 and 3; P. Mutt beat R. Moor, '2 arid 1; I>. 'Thornton beat A. Bvenson, 1 up; A. Service beat F. Bond, 4 and '2; F. Mooro heat E. Kretchsmar, 1 up; L. T. Jackson beat J. Meade, 4 and '2; P. Cantwell beat W. Lee, 1 up; E, Parsons beat E. Brown, 1 up; G. H. Palmer beat F. Ardley. 1 up; A. Richardson beat W. Davies, 2 up. Stableford competition: C. H. Palmer, 38; S, FerKuson, F. Wall, 32. Four-ball best-bal! bogey: W. J. Thompson and J. Drought, 2 up; I). Lamb and G. Litten, 1 up; C. H. Palmer and W. Worrall, S. berguson and E. Kretchsmar, all square. Orakoi.—Medal round: L. East, 82, !(>—«(!; W. Parkinson, 82, 15—07; A. Marshall. 70, 8 —08; C. Russell, 80. 18—08; E. Cullum. BU, 10—70; W. It. Whitten, 81,

Manukau. —Bell Cup. first of two rounds medal: D. Armstrong, 80, 13 —73; J. Western, 88, 12 —70; O. Lithcrland, 80, JO —70; N. Clark, 00, 20—79; C. Crispe, 08, 10 —70; C. G. Wardeli, 87, 8—79; C. R. Higgins, 90, Hi—Bo; A. Todd. 00. 10—80; R. C. Edmond, 85, s—Bo. Pupuka Ladles.—Flag match: Mrs E. T. Brown carried the flag to the 18th green, LADIES' OPEN DAY The Maungakiekie Ladies' Golf Club will hold an open day tomorrow. Following is the draw, playing at four-minute intervals: — 0.30 a.m.—Mrs E. Neald v. Mrs J. Jerrat, Mrs E. Copas v. Mrs 11. H. Bray, Mrs P. Hood v. Mrs A. D. Murray, Mrs G. Parker v. Mrs G. R. Buttle. Mrs M. Birkenhead v. Miss I. Garland, Mrs M. Gordon v. Miss M. Haslett, Mrs Leigh v. Mrs 1). It. Garrard. 10 a.m.—Mrs F. Judd v. Miss A. Grove. Mrs E. Cassells-Brown v. Miss M. Rowley, Mrs J. W. My land v. Mrs E. J. Shaw, Mrs It. Walker v. Mrs L. 11. Gibbs, Mrs W, S. Spence v. Mrs J. B. Gilmore, Miss JM. Lundori v. Airs R. Hipkins, Mrs A. Henderson v. Mrs \V. K. Michael. Mrs R. A. Wilson v. Mrs A. S. Bevin. 10.30 a.m.—Miss K. Waters v. Miss M. Crawford, Miss A. Wallis v. Mrs J. Mitchell, Mrs L. 11. Pegler v. another, Mrs A. J. Ferguson v. Miss D. Clark, Mrs G. S. Clark v. Miss D. Wilson, Mrs M, Skinner v. Miss, B. Smith, Mrs H. Kendall v. Mrs H. P. Caughey. Mrs Lowden v. Mrs L. S. Dawson. 11 a.m.—Mrs W. J. Truscott v. Mrs G. Holloway, Mrs D. Draffin v. Mrs T. Kirkup, Miss W. Delugar v. Mrs F. Williams, Mrs D. Boys v. Miss C. Lloyd, Miss M._ Parkinson v. Mrs S. W. Morley. Mrs J. Knight v. Mrs E. Walker, Mrs t\ Poll v. Mrs A. C. St-eele.

11.30 a.m.—Mrs E. Redwood v. Mrs J. Letts, Mrs N. Mcl>ermott v. Mrs B. Sutherland, Mrs J. M. Elliffe v. Miss L. Fisher. Mrs F. Mounre v. Mrs A. V. Hardley, Mrs Hunt v. Airs W. N. Asmuss, Miss K. M. Peaeocke v. Mrs Sebischka. Mrs C. Waddingbam v. Mrs Wrightson. Noon. — Mrs Enwright- v. Mrs H. R. Duggan, Mrs McC'omb v. Airs A. W. Wilson, Mrs B. Busby v. Mrs It. Hay, Mrs L. Gillard v. Aliss G. Finnerty, Mrs G. I'ocock v. Mrs EI. Sa.vers. Miss R. Afahon v. Airs T. J. Sheahan, Ariss F, Preece v. Aliss A. Fitzpatrick, Miss G. Aliller v. Miss W._H. Wallis. CRICKET IN ENGLAND "VICTORY TEST" MATCH STRENGTH OF HOME ELEVEN (Reed. 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 19 A "Victory Test" match between England and Australia, the nearest approach to a real cricket Test that has been played for seven years, opened at Lord's today. England's team was of peacetime strength and included eight Test players, five of whom had played in 1938 against Australia.

Hammond captained England and Hassett. who will possibly succeed Bradman as the Australian Test captain, led the Australians. The attendance was 20,000. Hammond won the to«s and decided to bat. The innings opened tragically, as Button, who scored 304 against Bradman's team in 1938, lost his wicket for one run. However, Washbrook (28), Robertson (53), Hammond (29), Ames (57). Edrich (15) and Stephenson (31) carried England along and the innings closed for a total of 207. Cheetham took three wickets for 49. Williams two for 56, Ellis two for 59. Miller one for 11 and Price two for 21. Australia's innings opened late in the afternoon and at stumps two wickets were down for 82. Whittingtori having scored 30 and Basset! being 27 not out. WINTER ATHLETICS AUCKLAND CLUB'S EVENTS The Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held anoiher meeting at the Outer Domain on Saturday afternoon under fine overhead conditions, but on heavy tracks. Results were:— 75 Yards Handicap.—First heat: H. W. Farley, oyds, and R. Gordon, 7yds, deadheat, 1; \V. Downs, O'/iyds, 3. Time. 8 2-ss. Second heat : E. J. Quinn, 6yds, J ; C. Dickey, 7,vds, 2; A. J. Gunson, 9yds, 3. Time, 8 2-ss. Final: Gordon. 1 : Dickey, 2; Quinn, 3. Won by inches. Time. 8 1 -ss.

President's Steeplechase, 2000 yards.—J. Ma honey, 20s, 1 ; G. Gillies, 225, 2; B. L. Evans, 38s. 3. Won by 15 yards. Mahonej registered fastest time, flm 3s, with H. W. Farley, who lost a shoe near the finish. Gm ss, next fastest Potting 101b Shot.—W. Heron. 31ft filn, 1: A. Clark, 33ft 7in, 2; E. J. Quinn, 33ft 3tn, 3. Throwing the Discus. —A. J. Sayers, 110 ft 4in, 1; F. Williams, 108 ft Sin, 2; A. J. Gunson, 101 ft., 3. NO LEAGUE GAMES No competition matches were played on Saturday afternoon under the control of the Auckland Rugby League. The grounds were sodden after rain and large pools of water lay on No. 2 ground at Carlaw Park. A postponement was agreed to early on Saturday morning. GREYHOUND RACING Auckland Club. —Results or. meeting held at Otahuhu:—Novice race—First heat: H. Mudgway's Danny Boy, 1; J. Robertson's Weary Prince, 2; M. Lawrence's Desperado, 3. Time, 24 J-ss. Second heat: G. Little's Lucky Girl, I; R. Mudgway's Lottie Finger, 2 ; J. McLean's Termental, 3. Time, 24 J-ss. Final: Danny Boy, 1 : Weary Prince, 2; Lucky Girl, 3. Time. 21 1-Os. Maiden race: G. Paul's Chatterbox, 1; .1. Lundon's Clipper Away, 2; J. Soulhuate's Lord Chancellor, 3. Time, 30s. Open hurdles: T, Richards' Leningrad, 1; G. Little's Dempsey's Beau, Time, '2ss. Limit race: J. Robertson's Lady Mac, t; Danny Boy, 2; G. Paul's True Guide, 3. Time, 21 2-ss. Open event: J. Robertson's Tamaki Girl. J- R. Kilgour's Kookaburra, 2; T. Richards' Stalingrad, 3. Time, 24 2-ss. Novice consolation: Weary Prince, 1; Lucky Girl, 2; J. Lundon's Master Clipper, 3. Free-for-all; M. Fletcher's Meteor Flash, 1; Master Clipper, 2; M. Fletcher's Mac's Facility, 3. Time, 255. EXAMINATION PASSES MEDICAL AND DENTAL The following passes have resulted from the medical, dental and diploma in public health examinations conducted by the University of New Zealand this month:— First Professional, MB. Ch.B. —A. K. Burt. B. L. Campbell, A. W. Cooper, E. B. Jenner, D. A. J, Luke, R. D. MacDiarmid, D. Montgomery, E. J. Peterson, 1. D. Ronayne, J. 11. Rothenberg, C. A. C. Wiggins, C. S. Willis. Second Professional, M.B. Ch.B. —A. S. Badger, K. E. Bercndsen, X. S. G. Butt, N. W. Dorrington, S. G. Elder, D. M. Forrest, G. O. R. Hay, J. C. Hayes, P. T. L. Hitchings, M. M. Lsdalo, P. D. Kempthorne, C. M. Mac Gibbon, T. E. G. Mark, A. J. Moss, K. R. Orr, G. S. Pottit, K. L. Robertson, N. D. Walker, N. A. Woods, R. E. Wright-St. Clair.

First Section, third professional, M.B. Ch.B. —D. H. Abbott, A. M. Aitken, J. A. Baird, D. G. Campbell, L. C. Carter, R. L. Cotton, M. W. Falloon, J. D. H. Hall, N. B Hanmiy. B. R. Hay. ,T. M. Hay. V. D. M. .lacobson, B- Kahlenherg, J. S. Phillips, A. P. Poole, D. A. Purdie, W. R. Rogers, L. H. Scott, ,1. IT. Stewart, P. M. Stockdill, G. 1, Walton, ,T. M. Wilson. Preventive Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence. R. Bradley, R. K. McFarlane. Second Section third professional, M.B. Ch.B.—T. R, A. Davis, C. Elliot, A. D. Fair. I. J. Leitch, 11. D. N\ Livingstone, M. N. Paettlii, A. H. Saliu Khan.

Medicine, Clinical Medicine and Gynae colocy and Obstetrics.—H. M. Jeans L R Kidd.

Second Examination, Diploma in Public Health.—lT. C. Tremewan.

First Professional, B.D.S.—S. E. Jones, A. N. Mitchell, A. P. Steward, B. H. Wilson J. N. Wilson.

Second Professional, B.D.S.—R. D. O'Kane, R. Valentine.

Fourth Professional, B.D.S.—C. D Andrews, R. R. Clephane, S. Goodman, C G. Mazey,

Dental and Oral Surgery, Conservative Dentistry and General Surgerv.-—F Akel Dental and Oral Surgery,' Orthodontics and General Surgery.—W. ,T. Glasson.