MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 118, 23 May 1946, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

THE BOXING TOURNEY WAS ENJOYED TAKINGS AMOUNTED TO £llO. An unqualified success can aptly ccscribe the amateur boxing tournament staged by the Marton Boxing Association in the Civic Theatre on 'juesciay nighl. When the announcer, Mi. G. H. Denbow, introduced the ‘■rst protagonists Io the audience, there was hardly an empty seat—the sale ol tickets amounted to £llO. The tournament opened in a whirlwinci fashion and the tempo was continued throughout. The standard of performance was high on occasions 'irci showed that the contestants were being trained along the right lines. The three-hour tourney was brimful of interest, and after seeing seventeen bouts patrons went home well satisfied with the fare provided. Some of the pugilists took heavy punishment—there were four technical knock-outs, but usually the loser was able to deliver some solid blows before the decision went against him. There was only one real bad matching, when Weston, from Ohakea Air Force, received such a battering in Ire first round from Gordon (Feild. ihg) that the first named was unable to come out of his corner for round two Many of the boxers were bespattered with blood before the start of the third and last round, but the crowd was very impartial and usually spurred the contestant on and offered ai?> Ice. Marlon boxers shaped reasonably well and jollected several trophies, securing four wins, three losses and two draws. Feilding boxers did well, winning four bouts, drawing one and 1' sing one. Wanganui was well represented, having twelve boxers present to gain six victories a draw and a toss. Palmerston North visitors gained the verdict on one occasion and fist two bouts. Ohakea Air Force had two wins and a loss, while Taihape boxers were the only contestants to go home trophyless, decisions going against their two fighters.

What, pleased 'the fans was the Splendid organisation behind the tour, nament. There was no Hitch, and ho time lag between bouts and tills contributed a great deal to the succors of the evening. Patrons are inclined to r.ecome impatient, if boxers are too slow entering the ring, but such was .not the case, and no sooner had two lighters left the ring with their trophies, than the next boxers were in--17 educed. Mr. A. Gracie and his band of voluntary helpers deserve commendation for the excellent staging of the bouts.

It was announced during the evening that the association is to hold a fcither tourrament in approximately six weeks’ time.

The trophy donated by Messrs D. York and J. Williamson for the most improved boy under 12 belonging to the Marton Boxing Association's gymnasium, was won by G~aham Stent. The association is indebted to Mr. B. Drew, who is manager of the gymrasium, for developing the pugilistic spurt in Marton and the way he has '■repared his hoys. At the conclusion of the tournan ent the local association entertained visiting boxers and trainers to supper Mr. R. Barnett (Feilding) relumed thanks for the hospitality extended to visiting fighters. CASCADE RUGBY FOOTBALL. MARTON SIDE’S GOOD SHOWING AT TAIHAPE.

Playing their first match in the seao.n’s Cascade Cun Rugby competition, Marton were defeated by Taihape, at Taihape, during the week-end by 14 points to 7. The newly-formed Marte.. team gave a creditable performance, ably led and inspired by Peter Kush, well-known Manawatu player. However they were unable to secure possession often enough from a hardwoiking Taihape pack. Aubrey and Rush ivere a dangerous pair, but the latter over-did the stab kick and the tic id goal ideaonly once did the ball pass right along to the wing. Marton’s best forwards were McManus, Thomson, Chesterfield and Colvin.

Taihape backs who showed up on defence were Dewstowe and Whitfield. Sm.th, although sometimes brilliant in both defence and attack, was not const tently so. He saved his team by powerful kicking and was responsible for eight of the 14 points by good goal-kicking. Brown’s try was a beauty. Hodge ran about too much ai d was uncer.ain on defence. Raukawc had a day off and Harris' play stffered accordingly. However, Rau-kr-.wa set an example in going down en the ball to halt Marton, rushes. He stood too far away from Brown, who had trouble in feeding them. Ken King was the only “shiner” in the home pack in which. Peter King and W. Thompson were the pick of an. even let. Notable weaknesses were high ■ackling, the slowne s of the forwards in heeling from rucks, and the prevaltree of one-handed knock-backs from .’.iie-Outs. Tl teams were: —■_ mihape: Dewstowe; Whitfield, J. Smith, Hodge; Yourg. Raukawa; Brown: William-on K. Kigg, Winiata, Mott. P. King; W. Maher, P. Thompson. W. Thompson. Marton: Betterldge; J. Liddell, F. Coxhead, A. Cruden; P. Rush, D. Aubiey; A. Nicholls; R. Kirkby; J. Barnes; L. Colvin. H. Thoreson, T. Dom.nctt; J. McManus , B. Chesterfield A. Futcher. Tries for the winners were scored by Whitfield and Brown. Smith converted the first trv and kicked two penalties. Marton’s points came from a trv by Thoreson and a field goal by Rush. At a social gathering after the match, presided over by Mr. F. Ward, the following toasts were honoured: — Loyal toast, “Visiting Team” (Mr. W. Thompson—Mr. P. Rush). “Secretary Executive Committee” (Mr. P. Paul — Mt. Williamson), “Referee" (Mr. R. Girling—Mr. F. M. Healey), "The Pipers” (Mr Hoffman—Mr R. Wilkinson), "St. John Ambulance" (Mr. P. King—Mr. N. Billings). ROTARY CLUB. The speaker at the last two meet, ings of the Marton Rotary Club was Mr. Jock I-lammersley, of Christ* church. His firs' talk was on the outline of general flour supplies in post'.■.at Europe, and on Monday last on ' Humidity.” Both subjects were dealt with in a masterly manner by the speaker and were undoubtedly the most, interesting talk' given to Rotari.n.s for some time. The speaker had a wonderful grasp of his subject, and received a very attentive hearing. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded t he speaker on bo h occasions. Tlie directors have made the followi> g nominations io fill the offices for tlie en uing year:-- President, K. H. Fowler; vice-president, R. A. Church; secretary. R. G. Kingdom directors, Nigel Williams, D. B. Sladden. R. D. Macklow, W. J. Mogridge; auditor, D. B. Sladden. The sergeant of arms is appointed by IV incoming president and direr or’s Inter in tlie year. MINIATURi'i RIFLE CLUB There was another good attendance at. this week’s shoot of the Marton miniature Rifle Club. Scores registered were; E. Miller 98, A. Clark 97, W Munro 96, T. Bailie 94. E. Hunt 94, N Whale, J. Hunt 93, E. Green, J. Adams, N. Fraser H. Bailey, H. Coles, L. Horgan 92. E. Upchurch 90, W. Higginson 89, C. V/ricrworth. W Rankin 88, T. Whale 87, J. Burbei'y, N.

Dixon 86, A. Carson 85, E. Hunt jnr. 84, R. Hayes, M. Howard, R. Howard, A. Quittenden, I Allison, L. Thompson, J. Quittenden, N. Burbery, N. Mcllwaine, J. Hart, J. Morris, R. Munro 80. TRANSPORT SECTION OF RED CROSS During the past year 320 persons were carried by the transport section of the Marton Red Cross Society, reported the commandant, Mrs. M. C. Fenwicke, to the annual meeting of the society last week. The mileage covered was approximately 5,000 miles. The section transported more men this year than the previous year, but the mileage was not as great. This was due, said Mrs. Fenwicke, to the Army using its cwn truck for taking servicemen to ordinary medical boards. The section was still called upon for all hospital and special cases. Tlie section lost two members during the year; one left the district and the other married. The detachment was Dieased to welcome back, Miss N. Bayley, after service in the forces. Miss Bayley was the original leader of the section. Detailing the various activities of lhe section, Mrs. Fenwicke said assistance_was given tlie postmans drive for books and the clothes drive for U.N.R.R.A. HUMIC COMPOST CLUB. A demonstration of the making of a compost heap will be given at the residence of Mrs. H. B. Bayley, Pukepapa Road, Marton, on Saturday afternoon. This demonstration has been organised by tlie Marton Humic Compost Club, which has arranged for Mr Watkin. from the Wanganui Club, to attend and give a short talk on compost. Afternoon tea is being provided. MABTON GOLF CLUB. The following players will represent the Marton Golf Club in a match against the Hawkestone Club during the week-end: D. Christensen, A. McFarlane, A. D. Fullerton-Smith, P. Shannon, R. D. Macklow, M. C. Fenwicke, H. Gaisford.N. D. Anderson, R. H, Todd, J. A. Simcox, K. Glasgow, C. A. Greig, J. W. Wott, and T. C. Rubery. COMING EVENTS. To-night (Thursday): Civic Theatre, punch for punch description of Patrick v. Burns fight and ihelaugnter <il:n "Dancing Masters." featuri) g Lauiel and Hardy. Welcome home dance to di trict servicemen in Tutaenui Hall. Saturday. Mav 25: Marton Harrier Ciub s opening dance of season in Victory Hall. Wednesday, June 5: Marton Football Citib and Kia Ora Hockey Club combined dance in Victory Hall. Ihursday. June 1.3: Annual Catholic dance in Turakina Town Hall.