H.B. MAORI GOLF
1935 Championships
W. T. KURU DEFEATS A. GILLIES
MRS. TAREHA BEATS MRS. LUKE
The Hawke’s Bay Maori amateur golf tournament was concluded yesterday at Waimarama, when the weather w again ideal for play. Throughout the three days of the tournament the conditions were excellent for golf and play of a high standard was witnessed. The finals in the various events were played yesterday. In the men’s championship final W. T. Kuru defeated A. Gillies after a close match. Mrs. K. Tareha won the women’s championship fairly easily, defeating Mrs. M. Luke, seven and six. The tournament was a most successful one and much credit is due to the honorary secretary, Mr. L. Gillies, for his complete arrangements. The hospitality extended to visiting players was most generous. Following are the results: —
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Semi-Finals. W. T. Kuru beat T. Winitana, 2 and 1. A. Gillies beat J. Tareha, 3 and 2. Final. W. T. Kuru beat A. Gillies, 3 and 2.
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP Semi-Finals. Mrs .K. Tareha beat Mrs. J. Mapu, 4 and 3. Airs. M. Luke beat Miss R. Scott, 6 and 5. Final. Mrs. K. Tareha beat Mrs. M. Luke, 7 and 6. Second Round. W. Nikera beat M. Thomas. G. Stewart beat E. Edgecombe. Final. W. Nikera beat G. Stewart, 3 and 2. COMPETITIONS Men’s bogey handicap.—A. Gillies 4 up. J. Tareha 1 up. T. Karetu 1 up. Women’s bogey handicap.—Mrs. J. Mapu 2 down. Veterans’ bogey handicap.— E. Edgecombe 2 down, W. Nikera 3 down, M. Thomas 3 down, R. OtenA 3 down, G. Stewart 4 down. ... Medal matches. —-Men: S. Karetu 83-8-75. Women: Mrs. R. Otene. 114-32-82. Friday. Men’s bogey handicap.—A. Gillies, 4 up; runner-up, W. T. Kuru, 1 up. Men’s 4-ball bogey.—W.- Edwards and J. Tareha, 9 up; runners-up, R. Taylor and J. Nikera, 4 up. ‘Women's bogey.—Mrs. AL Luke, all square; runner-up. Mrs. T. Karetu. 1 down. Women’s 4-ball bogey.—Mrs. J. Mapu and Miss T. Karetu. Putting competitions.—Men’s section, W. T. Kuru; women’s section, Airs. L. Gillies.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXX, Issue 224, 28 September 1935, Page 6
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