GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25321, 1 October 1945, Page 3

GOLF CONTESTS

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS YOUNG WINS AT TITIRANGI Golf competitions were conducted in tine weather'during the week-end. The Titiranei club's senior Victory championship was won by J. U. Young, whose figures for the round were To, or four under the scratch score. The championships of the Auckland and Akarana clubs were also commenced. Results were:— Titirangi.— Victory championship finals: — Senior: J. H. Young beat B. T. Laycock, 3 and 2. Intermediate: E. B. McNeil beat T. X. Pembcrton, 2 and 1. Junior: IX G. Sparks beat R. Lincoln, 2 and I. Stableford competition: (.;. K. Gardner, Xi; J. T. .Mayson, 312; R. S. Kelly, 31.

Pupuke.—Semi-finals of senior championship: C, H. Palmer beat E. Kretschmar, -1 and 2; A. Burton beat S. Ferguson, I up. Semi-finals of junior championship: W. Worrall beat P. Cantwell, 2 and 1; W. Wilson beat W. Da vies, 3 and 2. Bogey scramble: I. Wilk ins, 1 up. Reinuera.—Flag match: K. Brownjohn placed the flag on the 10th green; B. Cooper and R. L. Innes carried through to the lsth green.

Manngaklekle.—Stableford competition: H. Roy. 35; A. 0. Steele, 34; G. H. Philson, 31. North Shore,—Mixed Canadian foursomes over 12 holes: G. Hudson and Mrs Hudson, •"><>, S'/si- —IT'/i; I). Reid and Mrs Reid. *>S, 10- IS; B. Carr and Mrs Crimp, ST. 7'/i — H. C. Stevens and Miss I. Wright, .*>6, ~>Vr —•"•oVi; J. Morrison and Miss ,1. Ardley, •">!>, "7]'j—sl y. 2 ; ,|. Ilobhs and Mrs Hobbs, 03 1 1 '/i "> 1 '/ a .

Grange.—Final of junior championship: G Latta beat W. Boyd, (i and 1. Medal com petition: A. L. Bird, 111, 18 —T3; M. Hen demon, 83, !)—7l; L. Clark, TT, 2—7">.

Mantikau.—Captain's prize: Mamie beat Bussing, 2 up; Edmonds beat Revel). 4 up; Todd beat Bayly, 2 up; Hunter heat Bartlett, 1 up; Western beat Armstrong, 1 up; Dale beat Stocks, 1 up; Wardell beat .Morse, 5 up; Preest beat Jones, 3 up; Heald beat Russell, 11 up; McLaren beat Rush, 3 up; Aylward beat Parker, 0 up; L. Thompson beat Todd, 3 up; Cooper beat Galbraith, 3 up; Lane beat Thomas. 3 up; Mclnncs beat Hatwell, 3 up; Dreadon beat Cook, 2 up; Howie and Oldfield, all square; Alexander beat Blake, 3 up; beat Litherland, 3 up; Rogers and Linton, all square; Yates he,at Hewitt, 1 up; Eccles beat Brown, 2 up.

Auckland.—First round of championships:— Senior (scratch to (!): ft. 11. Abel heat C. N. .facobsen. T and (!; .1. P. .Milred beat W. S. Douglas, at the IMb; E. L. Bartlecl beat A. ,1. Black, ;t and 2; 0. V. Brewer heat R. H. Gillies. I and 3; C. 11. Knight beat R. I). Wright, 1 up; P. C. Savage beat G. Hartshorn, 3 and 2; C. P. Hoadle.v beat K. McK. Wilson, 4 and 'J; B. M. Hay won by default from W. A. Donald. Intermediate (7 to 12): K. N. R. Wilson beat E. Fitzgerald, 3 and 1; R. IT. Williamson beat C. T. Ilalsted, 5 and 1; A. Robinson won by default from J. L. Blackinore: I, M I< raser beat II J. Gilroy, 7 and 5; M. R. Thompson beat J. 11. Goyder, 2 and 1; B. W. Robinson beat A. J. Friediander, :i and •.!; J. Worley beat W. L. Wiseman, I up; ,1. S. Rntherfurd beat G. T. Upton, at the 19th. Junior (13 to 10): H. Plumley, Jiin., beat T. H. Leys, 5 anil 3; C: V. Sawyers beat D. 11. Abbott. 3 and 1; H. P. Williams boat A. 11. Kirker, 1 up; S. J. Robinson beat C. S. White, 2 and 1; 1. J. Hutchinson beat D. G. Brown, 1 up; L. J. Drummond beat J. A. Gow, I and A; I>. L. M. Martin beat W. L. Wyber, 4 and 2. Burns Memorial, best scores in qualifying round: S 11. Abel. TT, 70—I.Vi; W. A. Donald, TB. TS—l.Vs. These two will play off later. Senior net medal: K. N. R. Wilson, I 13. Junior net medal: 11. Plumley, jun., 140 Akarana. —The following qualified for the championships:—Senior: H. F. Schoen. I). Coyle, Lash, T. J. Lawson, E. Etheridge, L. B. Johnston, F. Busby, C. C. Goldfinch, J. Linton, W. A. C:»mpbeli, C. E. Cammick, L. A. Anderson, V. Salek. W. J. Rogers. Intermediate: W. M. Winter, H. Porteous, W. A. Birkenhead, I>. Merryweather, R. McCarthy, J. D. Lewis, A. W. Wyness. M. iviely, H. Valentine, L. Monteitfi, R. P. Williams, I>. Cummins, F. R. Wignoy, J. Hurley, J. Stewart, .N. Robertson. Juniors: C. W. Russell, j\\ F. Cooper, J, A. Redwood, T. Tipton, S. R. llolhngs, L. R. Taylor, W. H. Niccols. L. R. Allen, T. R. Brewer, :1L Obee, W. Tetley. }l. Jacobs, A. Smellie, J. Dorman, A. C. Herring, J. E. Sweeney. C grade: F. R. Wilkins, M. Whitelaw, R. P.ve, G. Cassells-Brown. A. Lini'ham. I. R. Wilson, N. Davis, H. Casfiid.v, P. Y. O'Brien, A. F. Campbell, G. Birch, 0. G. Betige, R. Forder, L. Murgatroyd, ,1. Watson, D. C. Mayer. Gross medal matches: Senior, H. F. Schoen won nn the count back from I>. Coyle, TS; intermediate, W. M. Winter, 84; junior, ('. W. Russell, 00; O grade. F. R. Wilkins, SR. Dewar Cup (four-ball best-ball bogey otwn to pairs in Auckland district): J. Hurley and A. Campbell (Akarana), 2 up, 4 up; N. Osmond and B. Osmond (Orakei), ail square, 3 up, 3 up; C- W. Allpress and L. Cummins (Akarana), 1 up, 1 up, 2 up. Stableford handicap: W. A. Campbell. 3 1 points; L. R. Allen, L. B. Johnston, B. Rhodes, S. Rykers, 32. Bogey competition: C. C. Goldfinch, S. E. ('happell, all square; J. E. Sweeney, 1 down; A. F. Campbell, W. A. Birkenhead, 2 down. Goldfinch won on a count back.

Auckland Ladies.—Draw for open day tomorrow:—i) a.m.: Mrs R. S. Deign ton v. Miss 11. Hodges, Mrs B. Cooper v. Mrs C. F. Rosser Mrs Birkenhead v. Mrs FI. W. Cormack, Miss R. Pagni v. Mrs J. M. Wilson, Mrs M. H. Russell v. Mrs W- S. Spence. Mrs Parker v. Mrs G. R. Buttle. Mrs Gordon v, Mrs N. A. Naismith, Mrs P. Hood v. Mrs R. Porter. Mrs L. Grant v. Mrs F. Sturt, Mrs P. Andrew v. Mrs 11. V. Johnston. Miss C. Wright v. Miss X. Noakes. Miss M. Wright v. Mrs S. Keys, Mrs E. Copas v. Mrs J. R. Morris, Mrs Preston v. .Mrs J. M. Alison. Mrs S. S. Wilson v. Mrs C. X. Jacobsen. 10: Mrs F. Judd v. Mr« J. W. Craven, Mrs C. B. Walker v. Mrs J. Palmer. Mrs K. Dane v. Miss E. M. Upton, Mrs A. L. Caughey v. Mrs M. Honeyfiold. Nlrs R. Cook v. Miss C. Stnbhs. Mrs Skinner v. Mrs C. E. Grevatt, Mrs Spenkman v. Mrs E. P. Neale, Miss Runcirnan v. Mrs King. Mrs Mitchell v. Miss Mnir. Mrs B. H. Bennett v. Mrs S. A. Pezaro, Mrs A. M. Grant v. Miss B. Nolan. Mrs L. C. Barker v. Mrs H. Thompson Mrs R. D. Wright v. Miss R. Roberton. Miss M. Graham v. Mrs H. W. Wilson, Mrs Rendall v. Mrs C. J. Green. 11: Mrs Schiska v. Mrs Hooper, Mrs Mounce v. Miss R. Grevatt. Mrs R. L. McNiven v. Mrs W. P. Endean, 'Mrs G. Huston v. Mrs C. J. Rogers. Mrs W. G. Gray v. Mrs G. R. Nolan, Miss M. Stevenson v. Mrs Marsack, Mrs A. A. Martin v. Mrs G. K. Mathieson. Mrs n. I'. Williams v. Mrs R. G. Mason, Mrs R. G. Bennett v. Dr G. Rowley, Mrs King v. Mrs G. S. Horrocks. Ninth tee. at 0 a.m.: Mrs C. B. Watkin v. Mrs Mulvaney, Miss W. Todd v. Mrs E. Pattinson, Miss I. Litten v. Mrs J. Dorman. Bring and buy will be held for the Navy.

Pupuke Ladies.—Senior championship— Semi-finals: Miss Orr beat Mrs Andrew. 1 up; Miss Sexton beat Miss Campbell, 3 and 2. Junior semi-finals: Miss Clark beat Miss O'Neill, ;i anil 2; Mrs Godfrey beat Mrs Bennett, 7 and 6. Flight match: Mrs Howie beat Miss Lorie, 5 and 4. Challenge Cup: Miss Campbell and Miss Sexton heat Mrs Carrie and Miss Barker, at the 10th.

Rotorua. —Junior championship final: Dcnnlson Smith beat L. C. Palmer, 3 and 1. Stroke handicap: T. B. Nelson. GO net. Week-end match, 32 players a-side: Rotorua beat Whakatane by 10 games to 4 with two all square in the morning and by 10 games to <1 in the afternoon.

TENNIS OPENINGS

| VARIOUS CLUB FUNCTIONS Campbell Park.—Mr S. A. Cleal, president of the Auckland Association, and Mrs Cleal were welcomed by the club president, Mr Harris. Mr Cieal outlined the season's programme and made special reference to the manner in which Juniors were to be catered for, afterward presenting trophies won at last season's club handicap tournament. The president's wife, Mrs Harris, served the first ball and the progressive tournament was won by J. E. Beachen and Miss Reynolds. Walata.—The official party was welcomed by Mr C. McCnllough, chairman of the Mouut Roskill Road Board, and the club president. Mr H. Priestley. Mrs Meyer, lady club captain, served the first ball. Tho winners of the progressive tournament were Millar and Mrs iA. Thompson.

Mount Edon.—Over 100 persons were present, including Mr Jamieson, Western Suburbs Association president, and representatives from other clubs. Mr K. N. Buttle spoke for the association, while Mr A. C. Johns (patron) represented the Mount Eden Borough Council as deputy-mayor. Mr W. S. Burns, club president, extended a warm welcome to returning members from overseas. Mrs I Rowc lady club captain and life-member, served the first ball. Tho progressive tournament, in which more than 80 players took part, was won by D. Butler (48) and Mrs J. 11. Franks (47).

Nicholson Park.—The official party, consisting of Messrs. A. C. Johns, K. N.' Buttle and J. A. Fernandez, were welcomed by Mr R. Savoury and Mr R. Wells (president) and his wife. Mrs Wells served (he first ball. The four hard courts, which have just been resurfaced, and a fine new voltev board, drew appreciative comment.

Unity.—Mr S. Wright, chairman of tho Inter-club committee, represented the association at this opening. Among tho large number of visitors was Mr Hartley Wilson, an old life-member, nnd Messrs Burns and Owens from X'gntira. The three courts have just been resurfaced and Mesdames Calvert, Coyle nnd Ferguson served a ball simultaneously from each court..

Milford.—Mr K. Hayr. of the association executive, was received by the president, Mr A. Barraelough, who welcomed back A. Burton nnd J. Rarity from overseas. Mrs Nicks, tho lady secretary served the first hall, and tho winners of the progressive tournament were J. Simpson and Mrs Maddren. Three of the five hard courls have just been relaid at a cost of approximately .€">00. Haltyburton-Johnstone.—The president. Mr Rodwell, introduced Mr S. Wright to the gathering, who explained the season's activities. Mr Crookbain. vice-patron, was also present. Mrs Rodwell, wife of I lie president, served the first, ball and a progressive tournament was enjoyed by over 80 players.

SPORTS CLUBS' OFFICERS

Auckland Arohery Cluli. —Officers elected at Ihe first annual rneetinir were:—Patron, The ■Mayor, Mr J. .A. C. A Hum; president, Mr ,7. M. McDongali; vice-president, Mr T. W. Harriman; field captain, Mr T. Bryan: secretary ami treasurer. Mr N. Thome; committee, Messrs R. Beard, A. Nicholson, F. Watson; lady paramount. Miss P. Brvan; publicity officer, Mr J. McDousrall, jnn. Mr F. Thome was elected an honorary member. That archery will soon have a strong following in Auckland is indicated by the riso In membership from 12 to fifl during the first season. Hamilton Tennis C'ub.—President. Mr M, A. Wakefield; vice-presidents. Me«rs TI. B. Reld, M. Andrews; secretary. Mr T. W. Pomeroy; treasurer, Mr D. Andrews; auditor, Mr A. A. Griffiths; committee,, Messrs T). Wallace, L. W. Jane, G. G. Warren, J. Tucker, B. Fahlina;, Mrs J. Broadbent, Misses D. Williams, H. Lepine.