MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 169, 20 July 1938, Page 10

MARTON

BOXING CLASSES IN MARTON Boxing has taken o;y a new leas? ct life in Marton with the formation ct boxing classes, and on Saturdays the classes for school pupils are well attended, several of the young aspirants showing great promise in the art or self defence. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings classes are held for adults, and these are also well attended, with the result that before long several will make their appearance before the public, as it is the intention of the Marton Boxing Association to stage an all-amateur competition at the Civic Theatre, Marton, as soon as arrangements can be made for a number of the leading boxers to take part in star bouts. “A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS” AT CIVIC THEATRE TO-NIGHT Sparkling from start to finish with a merrily romantic story, a group of spectacular dances and captivating Gershwin tunes, Fred Astaire’s and Burns and Alien's new starring vehicle for RKO Radio, ‘‘A Damsel in Distress,” showing at the Civic Theatre to-day as a strong contender for top popularity honours of the year. The story is based on one of P. G. Wodehouse's best-known humorous talcs of English life, with Astaire tn the role of an American dancer who seeks to rescue a titled British girl from her impending marriage with a man she detests. It is complicated in uproarious fashion by the activities of a half dozen other principals. "Mad About Music" Deanna Durbin in "Mad About Music,” is coming to the Civic Theatre on Saturday and Monday next. Box plan now open. Book your seats, no extra charge for reserves. Ring, 2220. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The cold night must have made the Marton Miniature Rifle Club members shoot everywhere but the right place on Monday night, J. Hammond with only 134 being top scorer. Mr. v. Friederich's cup was won by J. Emmerson. The buttons were won by J. Hammond (A grade). J. Emmerson (B grade), and E. McConkey tC grade). Scores.—J. Hammond, 68, 66—134; A. Clark, 67, 66—133; J. Warren, 67. 66 133; J. Hammond, 67, 66—133; F. McConkey-, 67. 65—132; C. Baines, 64, 67 W. Rankin, 65, 66—131; C. McGregor. 65, 65—130; E. Hegglum, 62. 67—125; J. Emmerson, 66, 63 129; C. Hamer, 65, 63—128; D. Hamer, 62, 66—128; P. Friedrich, 61. 62—123: D. Gray, 62, 61—123; E. Miller, 60, 62—122; J. Morris, 59, 63—122; E. Livingstone, 65, 67—122; W. Twigg, 56, 66—122; B. Kendall, 55, 57—112; L. Smith, 57. 53—110; E. Street, 59. 48 —107; R. Emmerson, 56. 50—106; J. Simcox, 50, 54—106; L. C. Bai les. 43, 59—102. Marton v. Sanson The following will represent the Marton Miniature Rifle Club against Sanson M.R.C., at Sanson to-mor-row evening, when the Cliff Remington and M.M.R.A. Cups will be competed for:— A Team.—J. Hammond, R. Lewis, C. Cockburn, A. Clark, W. Rankin, C. McGregor, R. Hammond, E. Hegglum. B Team. —J. Emmerson, C. Baines. J. Warren, D. Hamer, E. Miller, p. Friedrich. LADIES’ HOCKEY Following are the Rangitikei Hockey Association fixtures and referees for this afternoon’s matches; Halcombe B v. Hunterville, at Halcombe. Mr. W. G. Aitken and Rev. W. B. Cuming. L'nited-Tutaenui v. Halcombe A, at Marton. Messrs. J. Heir and W. H. Coles. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ RUGBY The final trial game for the selection of Rangitikei Primary Schools’ representatives was held at Taihape on Saturday last. The ground was in good order and a fast match resulted tn a win for Marton-Taihape over Raetihi-Ohakune, by six points to three. The following team was chosen to represent Rangitikei at the annual tournament to be held at Hutt this year;—Pearson, Parker, (Raetihi); Morris, Deadman, Sherrin, (Oha;kune); Curran, (Ohakune Convent); Rose, (Rangataua); Glennie, (Taihape D. O’Hanlon, (Taihape Convent) ; Maher, (Owhakura); Raitana, (Raetihi); Berryman, (Moawhango); Holloway, (Waipouru); Hamer, Graham, (Marton D.H.S.); Stantiall, M. Whale, (Marton Junction); Reid, Warbrick, (Parewanui); Crowley, (Ohakune Convent). SCHOOL BASKETBALL The third annual primary schools’ basketball tournament was played on the grounds of Taihape School, on Saturday. Fourteen teams, numbering 146 players, competed, and 43 games were played under ideal conditions. Taihape A won the tourney for the first time and Rangataua were run-ners-up. From this end of the district Hunterville and Marton Junction competed in the town section, the former winning three games out oi six, while the latter did not win a game. In the country section, Hunterville B and Halcombe entered teams. Hunterville out of six games won four and drew one, and Halcombe won 3 and drew one. In the final Taihape defeated Rangataua by 5 goals to 2.