Marton Cricket Eleven Defeats Manurewa Team On Saturday

Wanganui Chronicle, 18 April 1949, Page 2

Marton Cricket Eleven Defeats Manurewa Team On Saturday

In glorious weather, but on a soft wicket as the result of heavy rain the previous day, a Marton eleven easily defeated the touring Manurewa team in the cricket match at Marton on Saturday by the wide margin of 85 runs. Both teams batted 13-a-side but fielded only eleven. Marton had first use of the wicket and the highlight of the innings was the seventh wicket partnership between A Futcher (32) and R. Goebel (46), who took the score from 34 to 110 before a separation was affected. The two opening bowlers, Fahey and Bourdot, who took six and five wickets, respectively, bowled very well for the visitors. The Marton attack was far too good for Manurewa and eight of the visiting batsmen were back in the pavilion with only 20 runs on the board. The last, fou;- wickets added 29 runs, no batsmen reaching double figures, the highest scorer being Blackwell with seven. Nine Marton bowlers had a turn with the ball and all except one secured a wicket, with Rangitikei’s fast, trundler, R. McChesney, getting three. The other representative player, Stent, got two in succession in his only over MARTON XI T. D. Knight, b Bourdot, 1: T. Stent, run out, 12: R McChesney, lbw, b Bourdot, 1: I. Dickson, c Blackwell, b Bourdot, 19; P. Smith, c Livingston, b Bourdot, 1; R. Kan, b Fahey, 0; R. Futcher. b Fahey, 32; R. Goebel, lbw, b Fahey, 46; D. Timmins, b Fahey, 0; P Whale, b Fahey, 3; R. Harvey, lbw, b Bourdot, 0; L. Crystall, b Fahey, 2; R. Girling, not out, 7; extras, 9; total, 134 Bowling: W. Fahey, 14.5 overs, 3 maidens, 37 runs, 6 wickets; E. Bourdot, 14, 2, 29, 5; McDowell, 6,2, 25, 0; D. Wood, 6, 0. 31, 0. MANUREWA I. Wood lbw, b Crystall, 5; W. Fahey, b Futcher, 2; G Blackwell, b Futcher, 7; G. Whitta, lbw, b McChesney, 1; D. Wood, c Dickson, b McChesney, 2; E. Bourdot, c Goebel, b McChesney, 0; McDowell, lbw, b Stent. 0; Witchman. b Stent, 0; Livingston, b Goebel, 3; R. Richardson, c Goebel, b Smith, 8; D Sterling, b Whale,’ 0: Saunders, not out, 5; Cleave, b Harvey, 7; extras, 8; total, 49. Bowling: R. McChesney, 6,4, 6, 3; A. Futcher, 6,1, 11, 2; L. Crystall, 2,2, 9,1; T. Stent, 1,0, 0,2; P Whale, 3. 0. 10, 1; R. Goebel 2,1, 1,1: P. Smith, 1,0, 6,1; T. Knight, 1,0, 3, 0; R. Harvey, 2,0, 2, 1. NATIONAL PARTY MEETING. A well attended annual meeting of the Marton branch of the New Zealand National Party was addressed by Mr. E. B. K. Gordon, M.P., and Mr. i-I. G. Mills (Palmerston North), party organiser). The following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr. A. B. Marshall; vice-chairman, Mr. E. H. Simpson; secretary, Mr. M. Me-' Conachie; executive committee to draw up a programme for the general committee, Messrs. T. E. Barton, W. C. Whittington, E. H. Simpson, and representatives from the junior and women’s section; delegates to Rangitikei electorate, Messrs. A. P. Howard, G. B. Gregory, E. H. Simpson, S. W. Morrison, A. Govenlock, F. A. Fuller-ton-Smith, jnr., J. D. Simpson, A. K. Simpson, and T, C. Ward. MARTON R.S.A.’s OPINION ON COMMUNIST MEMBERSHIP. A resolution recently passed by the executive of the Marton branch of the Returned Services’ Association that the N.Z.R.S.A. should not debar Commuunists from membership of the organisation unless it was proved that party allegiance came before loyalty to the Crown, was briefly discussed at the annual meeting of the branch last week. A motion endorsing the executive’s resolution was moved by Mr. E. H. Simpson and carried. RUGBY DRAWN. In the practice Rugby football match played at Marlon on Saturday between the Marton Athletic and Rongotea juniors, the result was a draw—3-al i. O. Gleeson scored a try for Athletic.

BETTER FISHING IN RANGITIKEI RIVER. Reports from anglers fishing in the lower reaches of the Rarigitikei River indicated that there had been an improvement and it was hoped that the river would again offer good sport lor visiting anglers as well as to local sportsmen, said Mr. F. F. Ralfe, president of the Marton branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, in his report to the recent annual meeting. Although looked upon as a river from which it was difficult to get limits, the Rangitikei had some line stretches of fishing waters, and it was hoped conditions would continue to improve. One feature noticeable on tlie river was the number of forked sticks stuck in tlie banks of most backwaters and other likely spots, being evidence of the worming methods employed—methods net favoured by hard-working fishermen, said Mr. Ralfe. Discussing shooting prospects, Mr. Ralfe said the last season was up to average. Grey duck appeared to be becoming fewer each year for no apparent reason. Mallard were on the increase and would possibly create a problem because there were already indications of inter-breeding with domestic ducks. Pheasant and quail were rarely in the shooter’s bag and did not show any signs of increase. “As each year goes by more and more evidence of damage and destruction to game and small birds by pukeko and magpie comes to hand,” said Mr. Ralfe. The election of officers resulted: President. Mr. F. F. Ralfe; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. A Hopkins, J. Simpson; committee, Messrs. W. Twigg, C. H. Rofe, Garner, F. H. Smith. H. J. Gouid, L. Death, G. Haar, I. W. Brice, and J. Dickinson (North Rangitikei', R. Meads, R. Simpson. R. Holmes, J. Florence, G. W. Freekington. J. Wright, J. Wilton (South Rangitikei); delegate to Wellington Council, Mr. F. F. Ralte. bulls-tangi boat race won BY TOKOMARU CREW Main Easter attraction at Tangimoana was the rowing-boat race on the Rangitikei River, from the Bulls Bridge to Tangimoana, a distance of 14 miles. It was won by a Tokomaru crew in the excellent time of 2hr. 17min. 15sec., finishing Imin 15sec. ahead of the Tangimoana crew. A fresh in the river after heavy rain on the previous day provided a good current and accounted for the fast time. The finish of the race was watched by a large crowd which lined the banks of the Rangitikei River at Tangi. A warm, sunny day. after a boisterous cold and wet Good Friday, attracted visitors from many parts of the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts for the Easter' Saturday boat events on the river and the midget car racing held on the recently constructed dirt track on the sports ground In the boat races, Marton competitors fared well, securing two firsts and two seconds. The following were the results: Bulls-Tangi rowing race: J. Anderson and E. Pedley (Tokomaru), 2hr. 17min 15sec., 1; A. Candler and and F. Spry (Tangi), 2hr. 18min. 40sec., 2; J. Needham and F. Powell (Palmerston North), 2hr. 26min. 15sec., 3; J. Nitschke and O Carson (Moanaron), 2hr 28min. sseci, 4. There were nine starters and seven completed the course, the others withdrawing within a few hundred yards of the finishing post. Launch race: E. V. Calkin (Marton), 1; Bruce McKenzie (Marton) 2, A. Tank (Dannevirke) 3. Ladies’ flattie race: Miss J. Nitschke (Motnaroa) 1. Miss Elva Miles (Marton) 2, Mrs W. Castleton (Tangimoana) 3. Outboard motor race: L. Wildhore (Marton) 1, J Barry (Bulls) 2, E. Matthews (Ohakea) 3. Men’s JlattTe race: J. Needham (Palmerston North) 1, F. Spry (Tangimoana) 2, E. Pedley (Tokomaru; 3. At the conclusion of the boat races, spectators adjourned to the sports ground for the nine midget car racqs.