CROQUET TITLES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 10, 13 January 1941, Page 8

CROQUET TITLES

NORTH ISLAND TOURNEY PLAY PROGRESS RESULTS OF GAMES With the first week's play over in the North Island croquet tournament, Wanganui players are performing well. The only visiting player to reach the semi-finals in the open championships is Miss Keatley (Auckland), who will play A. E. Ogier in the top half of the draw, and Mrs. Brass will play C. La Roche in the bottom half. The championship doubles are divided into two sections. In one section, Mrs. Burrett and Miss Keatley 'Auckland) hold pride of place, not having been beaten, and in the other section W. J. Jarvie (Wanganui) and Mrs. Bregan (Lower Hutt) are in a similar position. Section play prevails in several events and has proved popular. The handicap singles attracted 65 competitors. In section three the two finalists are D. Allan (Wanganui) and Mrs. Leadbeater (Kelburn); section four, Mesdames Jarvie and Hardley (Auckland); section five. Miss McKenzie (Lower Hutt) and Mrs. Wood 'Gonville); section six, Mrs, Remmington (Wanganui) and Mrs. Healey i Gonville); section seven, Mrs. Carline (Gonville) and Mrs. Drummond Wanganui East); section eight, Mrs. Rush (Taihape) and Mrs. Vincent (Gonville). The winners have not yet been found in the other sections.

Other Players The veteran player, A. J. Gibbs (Patea) has not played up to form or his handicap since taking part in this tournament, but perhaps when he participates in the Dominion tourney at Christchurch this week he will show his true form. In the women's championship, Mrs. Keys (Auckland) played outstanding croquet, and allowed her opponent, Mrs. Morgan (Hamilton) to make only three points, the game being finished in a very short time. The game between W. Jarvie and R. Shield was a surprise. Jarvie failed to peg out both balls, leaving one near the peg. Shield hit the solo ball and made eight points, including the peg, and proved the winner by one point. Visiting players who are playing up to form include Mesdames Keys, Burrett, Jarvie. Hardley, Bryan, and Miss Keatley. In the handicap doubles game, D. McClymont and Mrs. Owles (Wanganui) secured a good lead over their opponents. A. J. Gibbs (Patea) and Mrs. Stewart (Wanganui).

Saturday’s Play Because of rain, play on Saturday afternoon was curtailed. Results in the morning were: Section One.—W. S. Jarvie beat A. E. Ogier, 26-17; Mrs. Brass beat S. Harrison, 26-16; Mrs. Brass beat Mrs. Keatley, 26-8; Mrs. Kibblewhite beat Mrs. Mouat. 26-21; C. La Roche beat F. Harrison, 26-7.

Handicap Doubles Mrs. Jarvie and Mrs. Delves beat Mrs. Carline and Mrs. Healey, 26-23; B. McClymont and Mrs. Owles beat A J. Gibbs and Mrs. Stewart, 26-18; Mrs. Kibblewhite and Mrs. Rush beat Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Eaton, 26-17. Women’s Championship Mis. McClymont beat Mrs. Brass. 26-18; Mrs. Wansbrough beat Mrs. Leadbeater, 26-21. Men's Championship D. McClymont beat R. Shield. 25-3. ( hampionship Doubles A. E. Ogier and Mrs. Morgan beat A. J. Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs, 25-24.