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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18396, 24 February 1928, Page 1

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PROFESSIONAL GK>Z*r. TIMARU, February 24. The Professional Golf Tournament was continued this morning, when the third and fourth rounds of the Open' Championship were decided, concurrently with which was played the third and fourth Stroke Handicap, of eighteen holes. The weather conditions were ideal in every way. Results:— PROFESSION A L CHA M PTONSHIP, Stroke Play; seventy-two holes Third Round. A. J. Shaw 68, G. B. Forrest 72, J. A. Clements 73. J. Forrest 74, J. Lamble 76, J. R. Galloway 76. f. Branch 77, H. Macdougall 77, 15. J. Smith ( 77, It. C. Butters 78, I[. R. Blair 79. G. W. Melvin 82, W. \\\ Kay 83, B. Strathmore 84. STROKE HANDICAP: third round; eighteen holes. A. J. Shaw 70, H. Macdougall 71, J. Lambie 74, G. B. Forrest 74, .7. A. Clements 75, J. Forrest 76, G. W. Melvin 76, W. W. Kay 76. B. J. Smith 77. F. Branch 77. .T. R. Galloway 7S, H. R. Blair 7'.*, B. Strathmore 81, R. C. Butters 81. CRICKET. DUNEDIN, February 21. After lunch both batsmen wero cautious, Dickinson and Torrance each bowling maidens. At 2.30 the score was none for 148 (Woodful], not out, 73; Ponsford, not out, 03; extras 12). WOODVILIiE RACES. County Handicap-—7 Aston 1; 4 Lady Cynthia 2; 8 Little Queen 3. Scr.: Grand National, Tanagra, Racuoses, Le Champ. "'■LUL'isaami WXXfBXYfIt SH2SZ.X>. The Wilding Shield matches were resumed to-day, in unfavourable conditions. The rain overnight had soaked the courts, and the players had to wear spiked shoes. The balls got very green, and had to be changed every few minutes. Angas (Canterbury) beat Wilson (Wellington) in the first set, 6-2. Walker (Canterbury) beat MGIJ (Wellington) in the first set, G-2. BTOCX EXCHANGES. AUCKLAND, February 21. Sale on ’Change. Ohim-i., uri Mines 7s Id. Sales Reported.—Tonson Garlick 10s 9d; Staples Brewery 37s 3d. WELLINGTON, February 24. Sales Reported.—New Zealand Breweries Bonds £1 3s 3d; Auckland Gas (fully paid) 22s 4d.