RUGBY FOOTBALL

Southland Times, Issue 23178, 20 April 1937, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL

MEETING OF UNION SOUTHLAND SELECTORS APPOINTED Messrs E. H. Diack, A. H. Mitchell, and H. S. Strang were appointed selectors of the Southland Rugby teams at a meeting of the management committee of the Southland Rugby Football Union last evening. Last season the selectors were Messrs H. S. Strang, A. H. Mitchell and J. L. Oughton. It was decided to hold Country Day on June 9, and to play a round of club competitions on May 12, Coronation Day. The issue of a programme for club matches was discussed and it was decided to ask the clubs if they would be prepared to see that suitable numbers were affixed to jerseys. The following transfers were granted:—P. McLauchlan, Pirates to Old Boys; H. Frampton Beaumont to Star; T. O’Connor, Ida Valley to Marist; C. Skerrett, Clifton to Star; R. Blue, Waihi to Invercargill; F. Ward, Pukerau to Pirates; J. Ward, Orawia to Pirates, J. A. Dale, Clifton to Pirates. Regrades were granted as follows: T. O’Connor (Marist), first to second; I. Chisholm (Marist), first to second; N. G. Dale (Star), first to second. Sub-Unions Game Letters were received from the Western, Eastern and Northern district sub-unions stating that they favoured the playing of the annual sub-unions’ match between Otago and Southland. The Wakatipu Sub-Union sent a telegram stating that it preferred a visit from a Town team to the subunions game. “It appears that the sub-unions are fairly unanimous about the playing of the game,” said the president (Mr Lopdell), “and all we can do is to leave it to the delegates to the New Zealand Rugby Union annual meeting to arrange with the Otago delegates.” Mr Strang suggested that if Otago desired a match in the country districts it should not be difficult to arrange the sub-unions’ match to be played in, say, Otago Central. The game would prove a good attraction in Clyde, Cromwell or Alexandra. Perhaps the Southland delegates could put that proposition to the Otago delegates, he added. It was decided to adopt the suggestion.

Mr A. J. Deaker, on behalf of the High School Club, advised the withdrawal of the club’s fifth grade B team. Advice of the withdrawal of the Collegiate Club’s fourth grade B team was also received. It was decided to recast the draw in the competitions affected. There were present at the meeting: Messrs L. R. Lopdell (president), T. R. Pryde, C. C. Kenward, H. S. Strang, R. T. Meredith, A. H. Mitchell, E. H. Diack, A. H. Courtis, R. G. Kitto, H. J. Brown, W. A. H. Oliver, and N. R. Brown. Fixtures for Saturday ’ The following fixtures were approved:— Seniors.—Old Boys v. Star, at Rugby Park, at 1.30 p.m.; Pirates v. Invercargill, at Rugby Park, at 2.15 p.m.; Marist v. Bluff, at Rugby Park, at 3.15 p.m. Second Grade.—Bluff v. Invercargill, at Bluff, at 2.45 p.m.; Marist v. Pirates, at Biggar street No. 5, at 2.45 p.m.; Old Boys v. Star, at Biggar street No. 4, at 3 p.m. Third Grade.—Collegiate v. Star, at Biggar street No. 3, at 2 p.m.; High v. Borstal, at Borstal Institution, at 2.30 pan.; Invercargill v. Old Boys, at Tweed street, at 2 p.m.; Waikiwi v. Pirates, at High School No. 1 at 2.30 p.m.

Fourth Grade.—Waikiwi v. Collegiate, at Waikiwi, at 2.30 p.m.; Borstal v. Marist, at Borstal Institution, at 1.45 p.m.; Technical v. Star, at Biggar street No. 4, at 1.30 p.m.; Old Boys v. Invercargill, at High School No. 2, at 2 p.m.; Bluff v. High, at Biggar street No. 2, at 2.30 p.m.; Pirates a bye. Fifth Grade.—Pirates v. Marist, at South Domain, at 2.30 p.m.; Technical v. Invercargill, at Bain Park, at 1.45 p.m.; Old Boys v. High, at High School No. 3, at 2 p.m. NORTHERN DISTRICT FIXTURES The following fixtures for the Northern District Rugby Football SubUnion have been announced:— April 24.—Country Pirates v. Mossburn,at Mossburn; Balfour v. Waikaia, at Waikaia; Lumsden a bye. May I.—Lumsden v. Balfour, at Balfour; Mossburn v. Waikaia, at Waikaia; Country Pirates a bye. May 8. —Country Pirates v. Waikaia, at Athol; Lumsden v. Mossbum, at Lumsden; Balfour a bye. May 15.—Northern v. Central (Stewart Cup match) at Balfour. May 22.—Country Pirates v. Balfour, at Balfour; Lumsden v. Waikaia, at Lumsden; Mossbum a bye. May 29.—Country Pirates v. Lumsden, at Athol; Balfour v. Mossburn, at Mossburn; Waikaia a bye.

GOLF

QUEEN PARK LADIES’ CLUB DRAW FOR SCOTT CUP MATCH The following is the draw for the Scott Cup and the sealed hole match to be played to-day at 1.15 p.m.:— Renown. —Mrs McEachran v. Mrs Clark; Mrs Miller v. Mrs Macgregor; Mrs Stalker v. Mrs -Smart; Miss Whyte v. Mrs Inglis; Mrs Torrance v. Mrs Willett. Bonnie Jean.—Miss Hassett v. Mrs Earl; Miss Thom v. Mrs Sutherland; Mrs Aitken v. Mrs Carter; Mrs Smith v. Mrs Holder; Mrs Brown v. Mrs Robinson.

Lang’s Nek.—Mrs Francis v. Mrs Kingsland; Mrs Alexander v. Mrs E. Hughes; Mrs Anderson v. Mrs F. Hughes; Mrs Davis v. Mrs Longuet; Mrs Mackintosh v. Mrs Watson.

Waihopai.—Mrs Pedlar v. Miss Butterworth; Mrs Halligan v. Mrs Hicks; Mrs J. Tait v. Mrs McKenzie; Mrs Ayling v. Mrs Pittaway; Mrs Gulliver v. Mrs Mayhew.

Tait’s.—Mrs Lowden v. Miss Sweetman; Miss Russell v. Mrs Niccol; Mrs Boyce v. Mrs Field; Mrs Corbett v. Mrs Barrett; Mrs H. Brown v. Miss McKenzie; Mrs Witt v. Mrs Hynes; Miss McLeod v. .

THE GORE CLUB The Gore Golf Club held its April medal match on the Croydon links on Saturday in fine weather. About 40 members took part. The playing conditions were good. L. C. Barron once again showed good form and won the match. The club has held three matches so far this season and this player has won two of them. On Saturday he played two under his handicap. He completed the first nine

holes in 40, three over bogey. His driving became erratic in the second round and this spoilt a particularly good chance of handing in a fine card. He completed the round in 48, eight strokes above the first round. T. W. Feast played a steady game, his score being 86—12—74. R. J. Ritchie and S. B. Taylor also played well.

The best cards were:—

BASKETBALL CENTRAL DISTRICT DRAW The following is the draw for the Central District basketball competition. In each case the home team is mentioned first:— Senior April 24.—Limehills v. Rovers; Oreti v. Spar Bush; Loehiel v. Biowns; Winton v. Blues. May I.—Browns v. Limehills; Rovers v. Oreti; Blues v. Loehiel; Spar Bush v. Winton. May B.—Limehilis v. Blues; Oreti v. Browns; Spar Bush v. Rovers; Loehiel v. Winton. May 15.—Winton v. Limehills; Blues v. Oreti; Rovers v. Browns; Spar Bush v. Loehiel. May 22.—Loehiel v. Limehills; Oreti v. Winton; Rovers v. Blues, Browns v. Spar Bush. May 29.—Limehills v. Spar Bush; Oreti v. Loehiel; Winton v. Rovers; Blues v. Browns. Juniors April 24.—Rovers v. Limehills; Winton v. High School; Browns a bye. May I.—Limehills v. Browns; Winton v. Rovers; High School a bye. May B.—Browns v. Winton; Rovers v. High School; Limehills a bye. May 15.—High School v. Browns; Winton v. Limehills; Rovers a bye. Saturday’s Results The following are the results of Saturday’s matches:— Senior.—Limehills beat Oreti 18—10; Rovers beat Loehiel 18—13; Blues beat Spar Bush 17—10; Winton beat Browns 6—5. Junior.—Rovers beat Browns 15 —5; Limehills beat High School 17 —13. SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ COMPETITION DRAW FOR FIRST ROUND The draw for the first round of matches in the secondary schools basketball competition, which will begin tomorrow, is as follows:— Senior

A grade.—Technical A v. High School C, at Technical (3.30 p.m.); St. Catherine’s v. Technical B, at Technical (3.42 p.m.); High School A v. High School B, at High School; St. John’s a bye. B grade.—High School A v. High School B, at High School; High School C v. Technical B, at Technical (3.42 p.m.); Technical A a bye.

Junior A grade.—St. Catherines v. High School B, at St. Catherine’s (3.42 p.m.); High School A v. Technical B, at High School (3.30 p.m.); Technical A v. High School C, at Technical (3.30 p.m.) Technical C a bye. B grade.—High School A v. High School B, at High School; High School C v. St. John’s at St. John’s (at 3.30 p.m.); Technical A v. St. Catherine’s, at St. Catherine’s (3.30 p.m.); Technical B a bye.

BOXING

FARR AIMS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LONDON, April 17. Tommy Farr, the Empire heavyweight boxing champion, says that before long he is going to be world champion. Perhaps he will go to the United States. “A fighter is the toy of bloodthirsty people,” he says. “We have a short life and it is a hard life all the way. It is a good life when you are on top, but it is hell getting there.” PLUTO DEFEATS MARTIN (United Press Association) Auckland, April 19. A decision which amazed the majority of spectators was given in the professional welterweight boxing contest between two Australians, Billy Martin and Bill Pluto. The first round was fairly even. From then on until the final round, in which Pluto showed to his best advantage, the succeeding rounds were definitely in favour of Martin. When the official announcer pointed toward’s Pluto’s comer there was a spontaneous outburst of disapproval. In the professional preliminary between representatives of the Australian warships, Power (H.M.A.S. Vendetta) beat Luxford (H.M.A.S. Canberra) easily on points.

L. C. Barron 88—16—12 T. W. Feast 86—12—74 R. J. Ritchie 94—20—74 S. B. Taylor 98—24—74 A. K. Wilson 89—14—75 J. P. Bishop 93—17—76 A. J. Hawke 86— 8—78 T. Kidd 89—11—78 A, Wilson 90—12—78