RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25214, 29 May 1945, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ? RESULTS IN THE SOUTH Following rue the results or the latest . series of Rugby championship matches ! ployed In the main southern centres: — Wellington.—Jubilee Cup: PonekeOrlentol, 10, Athletic, 6; Petone, to, Unit, 13; Army, 10, Marlst, 0; Wellington , College Old Boys. 18, Wellington, o. llordhnm Cup: Kasthourne, 20, Seatotin, 10; Upper llutt, 10, Training College, fi; Navy, !). Onslow, 8; University, 14, Mlrnmar, :t. 1 Christchuroh.—lJnwood, 9, Wlgram, 0; Training College, 14, Merlvale, It; Technical Old Hoys, 8, Chrlstclyirch, 0; University. 14, Marlst, 12: Sydenham, 9, Army, 0. Dunedln.—Kalknral, 14, I'lrates, 8; Southern, 8, Dunedln, fi; Port Chalmers. 11, Zlngarl, 3; Union, 3, Air Force, 3. WAIKATO TEAM SELECTED (0.c.) HAMIIjTON, Monday Hughy officials in the Walkato consider thai the team which has been 'elected tiy Pr ,1. n. Mackereih, or Matamata, to play Auckland at Hamilton on Monday next will lie stronger, than the combination which was defeated by 35 points to 2r, last year, it Includes sevixal new players who have shown prominence during the season. Perhaps the most experlenced men are Flylng-OtTlcer U. Pearson, who has represented Canterbury and Auckland, L. Hnssell, Hie Morrliisvllle halfback, who has hjpen behind the Walkato scrum lor many years, and 15. 11. Catley, who has hooked for the North Island on several occasions. Following Is the team:— Fullback, J. Itraceweli (Matamatai. Threequarters, W. Watty (Hamilton), L. Pearson (Hamilton). 1). S. Ktisor (Morrliisvllle) . Five-eighths, s. Florence (Hamilton), (i. White (Cambridge). Halfback, l„ Hnssell (Morrliisvllle). Forwards, A. w. Chell, K. Keeble, E. 11. Catley (Hamilton); W. Warrender, N. Johnstone (Matarnata) ; A. Arnold (Cambridge); j. Korkett (Walpa); V. Knsor (Morrliisvllle). Reserves: Racks, D. H. Carew (Hamilton), J). 0. Harriett (Cambridge); forwards, O. I.eeson (Morrliisvllle), P. Uockhcad (Cambridge), GOLF COMPETITIONS Maungaklekle.—The following qualified ror Iho first round of the Rledisloe Cup, match play:—ll. W. Fisher, 71; W. Darley, 73; S. Rare lay, F. J. Scblschka, 74: 11. H. Tills, 75; J. I„ llanna, V. W. Browne, 76; A. W. Wilson, C. M. Hockley, H. L. lilbbs, J. Tanner, O. (iibbs. 77; 11. 11. liuggan, A. D. Murray, 11. Hoy, 78. Concurrent incdal handicap:—H. W, Fisher. 79, B—7l. Remuera.—Second round of president's medal: R. J. Hewitt, 77, 10—67; 1.. Williams. 79, 7—72; J. Read, 90, 18—72; L. Peach, 92, 20—72: J. Rasseit, 1 02, 30—72. Remuera Ladles.—Week-end players' U.0.U.: Mrs S. Glendlnlng, 97, 19—78; Miss H. Battersby, 09, 20—79; Miss T. Howling. 10ft, 26—80.

Grange Ladies.—Second round of House Cup: Mrs McComb beat Mrs Wallace, i find 3; Mrs Kelly beat Mrs White, 3 and 2; Mrs Cilllard beat Mrs Adams, 7 and 0; Miss M. Mill beat Mrs Knight, 3 and 2; Miss D. Bryant beat Mrs Knwrlght, i up; Miss M. McComb bent Mrs Nlcholls, -4 and 3; Mrs M. Skinner beat Mrs M. Henderson, 2 up; Mrs C. Runclman boat Miss Wllcork, 5 and 3. Stablerord for vveek-dav players; Mrs C.illard, 29; Miss M. Illli, 28; Mrs McComb. Mrs Kelly, 22. Weekend players; Mrs M. Skinner, Miss M. McComb, 28; Miss C. Runclman. 27; Miss I.andon, 20. Mrs Skinner won on the count back. Pukekohe—Captain's trophy, qualifying' round; It. Manna, 70, 10 —00; W. Wharfe, 87, 20—67; A. Schlaepfer, SO, to—7o; li. Grlnllnton, 90 IS —72; M. H. Grlerson, 78, 0—72; 0. Weston, 02, If!— 73; J. Nlrol, 78, 4-—7 1; H. Bullock-Webster. 91, 17—74; J. noveston, 80, fi— 74- R Brooke, 103, ?#—7s; H. T. Hamilton, 92, 17—7 5 : A. Logan. no, is—7 5; M. Jobson, SR. 11—77; C. Hansen, 95, 18—-77- i Flsk, 10 1, 23—78; K. I.lddle, 85, 7—78. Matamata—James Rlyth Memorial handicap match play; Men—M. l.overldge beat C. S. Tapp, 1 up. Ladles—Miss N. Beverley heat Mrs Carruthers, 1 up. F.lghteen holes medal round: Senior C.rade—M. Loverldgp, 08; M Hall. 09; A. Wright, 70. Junior Grade—O. Skelton. 08; J. Orimn, H. }. Buckley, n. Mclsaac, C. C. Brown, 09. SUCCESSFUL BOWLERS Remuera Club.—Sanderson Flags: W. T. Bell. J. Gearey (holders), 24. v. 1,. Rogers. A. D. Newton, 8. Clark Buttons: 1.. Rogers, J. Dunn, H. J. Court. W. J. Robertson (holders), 19, v. A. Wliyte, A. Wootton, J. Gea-ey, H. P. Newton. 17. Flnlayson Badges: A. Stead. J. Goodman, W. i. Robertson, 11. J. Court, 19, v. 0. Goodwin, A. Wootton, 0. Uren, W. Foublster, 10. Ilarlaiul Plus: F. Rae, T. Hall, 11. Ilenson. H. Wright, 20. v. S. George, W. Dryland, F. Macka.v. M. GrilTln, 12. Grey Lynn Club.—Results of the seasun's competitions were: Club fours. W. Caddy, T. O'Connor. T. G. Shaw, R. C. Caddy; club championship, W. McMurchy; Intermediate championship, A. J. Guglch; first-year championship. C. H. Wlggit. . handicap singles, F. Caddy; pairs championship. W. C. Glllam, W. McMurchy; Intermediate pairs, F. Herring, ,1. O'Connor; aggregate points cup, W. McMurchy, E. Caddy. BUTTER GRADING WEDDEL CUP AWARD The results of the Weddel Cup competition for graded butter have been announced by the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The competition is decided on the average grading points for butter graded during the period October 1. 1914, to April :«). 191"). The results were; Huawai Dairy Company. 9-1.251 points, ]; Whangarei Dairy Company. 91.17.'} points, 2; To Aroha-Thames Valley Dairy Company. 91.106 points, 3. THE ONION SURPLUS The heavy stocks of onions which nre ai present held in Auckland nre duplicated in Chrisfchnrch. where the market is fnlly supplied with onions suitable for quick consumption. Arrangements have been made with the. Covernment for storage of surplus supplies at Addington Showgrounds. Tt was expected that Too tons would he available, but so far only 1.10 tons have been accepted for storage owing to the prevalence of neck rot disease in most crops. Prices lo growers have been maintained at the maximum rale, Current, prices on the Canterbury markets for potatoes and onions are:—Potatoes :F.a.q.. Whites and Dakotas. .t'7 l.'>s a ton; Sutton's ami King F,dward, CH .*>s a ton, f.0.b., «.i ')nions? CIM a toll, 0.t., s.i GOLD YIELDS Gold yields for last week were:—Slab Hut 1 West Coast). Btloz, 10 FOOyrts ii 7 nours Snowy River (West Coast), 20Ioz, 5000 yds 20ft hours. Blackball Creek (West Const). lOoz, 200 hours. Ngahore <West Coast).—Fortnight to May -•*». treated «o,iir>3yds for 'J.Vioz in 2'25 hours SAME FERRY DIVIDEND The directors of the Devonport Steam Ferry Co., Ltd., are recommending a final dividend of 3 per rent, making 0 per cent (iinchanßPd) for I lie year ended April :?0. The dividend is payable on .Tune 20. The deferred proposal to change the company's name lo Auckland Ferries, Ltd., will he introduced in a special resolution at an extraordinary general meeting, following the annual meeting on June 28.