CRICKET SEASON OPENS

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 November 1950, Page 2

CRICKET SEASON OPENS

Wins For Taihape And Army The Taihape Cricket Association’! competition opened on Saturday with wins for Taihape and Army over Navy and Manqaweka, respectively. Bowlers called the tune in the opening series, particularly in the game at the Domain where Taihape. last year's champions, twice disposed of Navy for very low scores. The other game saw Army, re-entering the local competition after a spell of three years playing in the Ruapehu Association, obtain the necessary runs in a race against the clock to score a first innings win over Mangaweka. Scores in the games were: Taihape, 126 for 5, declared; Navy, 34 and 13. Army. 133 for 5; Mangaweka, 128 for 9 declared. Competition points as a result: Taihape 8, Army 5, Mangaweka 1, Navy 0. Country had the bye. Outstanding individual performance of the series was the bowling of H. Jones for Taihape, who took five wickets for 4 runs off four overs in Navy’s first innings and nine wickets for 1 run off six overs in the second i innings. Former Manawatu and Wellington representative bowler, H. Purcell, struck form for Army taking five wickets tor 17 runs off 1& overs. Honours Board.—Batting: Hamilton (Army) 39, Tinney (Army) 37, R. Woodhead (Taihape) 35, G. Sherlock (Mangaweka) 35, J. Sherlock (Mangaweka) 33, A. Hamilton (Taihape) 24, H. Jones (Taihape) 22, N Ashenden (Taihape) 21 not out, H. Purcell (Army) 20 not out, L. Griffiths (Mangaweka) 20. Bowling: H. Jones (Taihape), nine for 1; H, Jones (Taihape), five for 4; H. Purcell (Army), five for 17; R. Woodhead (Taihape), three for 3; H. Goodwin (Navy), three for 41.

Navy v. Taihape F.t Navy’s first innings, which realised only 34 runs, P. Jannett (10) was the only batsman to reach double figures. Navy fared even worse in their second strike, being all out for 13 runs. Roebuck being top scorer with eight runs.

Taihape'declared with five wickets down for 126, the principal scorers being R. Woodhead 35, A. K. Hamilton 24, H Jones 22, N. Ashenden 21 'not out, and L. Burgess 10. Mangaweka v. Armv Army, with a score of 133 for five wickets (declared) defeated Mangaweka. who closed their innings with a score of 128 for nine wickets (declared). Principal scorers for Mangaweka were G. Sherioek 35, J. Sherlock 33, L. Griffith 20 and N. Hood 13. Chief run-getters for Army were Hamilton 39, Finney 37, Purcell not out 20, Lee 18. Country drew a bye and will play their first match next Saturday. SWIMMING CLUB Discussion on the Borough Council’s proposal that the Taihape Amateur Swimmi'ng Club should take over control of the municipal baths will take place at the annual meeting of the club tomorrow (Thursday) night. GOLF CLOSING. There was a wide representation of golfers from neighbouring clubs for the official closing of the Taihape Golf Club's 1950 season on Sunday. A mixed foursomes competition over 12 holes was won by Miss J. Rayner and B. J. Collerton, with a nett score of 49. The ladies’ approaching competition was won by Mrs June Mortland, while C. O. Mortland was the winner of the men's approaching. The winners of the putting competition, which was particularly well patronised, were Mrs Joyce Waterworth (ladles) and Alex Mortland (men). Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. The visitors were officially welcomed by the president, Mr S. D. Kirkpatrick. Messrs W. Thurston (Utiku), D. Bell (Rangiwaea), H. Manson (Waimarino) and D. Bosher (Rangiwahla) responded. The trophies were presented by Mrs Kirkpatrick, who congratulated the winners on their success. The prize-winners were as follow!:

Ladies’ Events. Senior championship. Mrs E. Quinn, runner-up, Miss A. Spooner; intermediate championship, Mrs E. Collins, runner-up, Mrs S. Bell; junior championship, Miss J. Griffith, runner-up, Mrs M. White; Davies Memorial Cup (best qualifying round in championship), Miss A. Spooner; junior plate. Miss J. Griffith; Sinclair Rose Bowl, Mrs S. Bell; Bond Cup, Miss Nancy Gibbs; senior open eclectic, Mrs P. Sinclair; senior general eclectic, Mra P. Sinclair; junior open eclectic. Miss K. Bowler; Stableford, Mrs J. Waterworth; sealed hole competition, Mrs McCalman; flag match, Miss Nancy Gibbs; Stableford bogey, Mrs M. McKee; Forgan Cup (bogey), Miss A. Spooner; James Rose Bowl, Mrs S. Bell; L.G.U. silver medal, Mrs E. Quinn: L.G.U. bronze medal, Mrs S. Bell; McCartin Cup. Mrs E. Quinn; Hay Cup (knockout), Mrs D. Morris, runner-up, Mrs McCalman; buttons (foursomes), Mrs W. Hamilton and Mrs N. Hilton. „

Men’s Events. Senior championship, P. J. Collerton, runner-up, C. O. Mortland; intermediate championship, J. H. Little, runner-up, N. P. Spooner; junior championship, S- D. Kirkpatrick, run-ner-up, A. Cozens; Davies Memorial Cup (best qualifying rounds), T. H. Collerton and C. O. Mortland (equal) 1; Jobiin Cup (knockout), D. L. Broome; Stratson Cup, E. R. Sisson; senior Shergoid Cup, M. Wilson and H. Wham (equal) 1; junior Shergoid Cup, R. McKay; Mortland Rose Bowl (bogey), J. Mclntyre and M. Wilson (equal) 1; J. P. Mortland Memorial (foursomes), R. J. Mortland and C. F. Waterworth; Raukura Cup (mixed foursomes). Mrs E. McCullough and A. C. Jobiin; McKee trophy, Mrs P. Sinclair and M. Wilson; "Mugs’ championship, R. McClure; medal round, A. H. McGinniss and A. Mortland; bogey round, J. Mclntyre; Stableford bogey, F. Spooner; Glenn trophy, R. J. Mortland’s team. The captain of the Taihape- Ladies’ Golf Club made a presentation to Mrs Kirkpatrick in appreciation of her assistance to the club. Mrs Kirkpatrick responded. B. J. Collerton. champion of the Taihape and Utiku Golf Clubs, and winner of the open championship at the recent annual tournev, paid a tribute to his coach. Mr Jack Evans, who. said Mr Collerton, had laid the foundation of his game (Mr Evans was champion of the Taihape Golf Club for many years in the early days).