Morven Rifle Club

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23259, 21 July 1945, Page 6

Morven Rifle Club

L. Morrison won the club button at I the Morven Miniature Rifle Club's ■ weekly shoot. Highest scores were:—L. I Morrison 79; F. Keen. P Foley. E. S. • Marshall. F. Grayson. J. Rathgen 78; D. Lundy, W. Devlin 77; N. Crowe 76; F. J McDonald. S. Smith 75: A. R. Pearse. J M.-Bruce 74; J. Nolan 7.3; H. Woods. B. I Mercer. H. Tho as 72; E. Keen. L Crowe 71; R. Haynes 70.

Golf Course Closed The Hi 'hfield golf course is still snowbound and no competition will be plaved to-dav. If the weather is propitious. play may De resumed next week xtinpiiiig slopes covered in snow attracted many enthusiasts 01 ski-ing ana tobogganing and good sport was had but not Without a certain amount ol damage to the appointments of the course. To protect the property of tne club the committee deemed it wise to prohibit further snow sports on uie links. i j Ihe course haring been closed on at least three week-ends this season, the programme of competitions is Vvell benind schedule. An extension of the time limit for the singles and fouiban knock-outs will have to be granted. Fortunatelv only one more quality ins round for ‘the club championships remains to be played. As far as can be judged from this year’s form, the senior championship should ultimately be contested by O A Ussher, D. J. Mcßeath and E. G. V err Of these three players. Lsshcr• aas possibly bee the most consistent \utn Kerr and Mcßeath following m that order. In match play however upsets are likely to happen. J B. Fcnest v\ C Davies and M. T. Houlihan on their day arc capable of scratch golf ano from among them may be found u finalist. ~ .. o In the intermediate held B. V.atson and G. Fairbretlier a opear tothe most prominent, tanbroiiiei. wao iu<. alreadv won the title, .nas a good match temperament. From among the juniors H G Navior M. Cooper ano J. rsioacimore. would’ seem to have the best chance of annexing the title. Temuka Tournament Some interesting contes's should be seen at the tournament arranged by th, Ti muka Boxing Associatu n next Saturday. Edgeler and Hay nave met on two occasions and each ho.ds a decision. Sullivan and Garrett fought recently at Ashburton, where a very even bout was witnessed, the referee ordering another round to decide the winner Flying Officer Mac Kay, ot Wrnrani. is ir*iinin tr «i teum including Miller and McKelDr. The last named is to be matched with Chooque. of Timin- who created a good impression ,( the recent Ashburton Tournament \nother interesting contest will be between D lliistoll and C McDonald both well-known jockeys from Christchurch Fairbrother, of Timaru has been matched with Hardman, of Ash burton Soutl Canterbury natrons an assured of an excellent evening's entertainment.