Hawke’s Bay Tribune Sports Edition 4 July 1931

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Correct Swing is Paramount

GOOD ADVICE TO NOVICE GOLFERS.

BUILDING UP A STYLE.

Considering that he is captain of the British Ryder Cup team, and also is the best and most consistent golfer in Great Britain, the advice offered by Charles Whitcombe in the direction of securing a sure foundation on which to build a style calculated to make for progress in a game of countless vicissitudes is worthy of consideration. Whitcombe has explained his methods, all perfectly simple and natural, mainly for the benefit of the vast army of golfers in the novitiate stage, men and women who possess sets of clubs, but no style, without which all the implements in the world are useless toys, comments a special correspondent of the London “Observer.”

Whitcombe wastes no words in coming to the point that the paramount thing in golf is the swing. To be recognised as a golfer it is absolutely necessary to learn to swing the club in an easy, rhythmical way, until the movement becomes as automatic as the lighting of a cigarette. The swing, as some people imagine, is not a heaven-sent gift; it can be acquired by anyone who will exercise patience, and will concentrate on certain unchangeable principles. These are known to the expert, who is the person to guide the play on the path to success.

The acquisition of a correct style, which will serve he player throughout his golfing career, is dependent on three essentials – a proper grip, stance, and body movement. As regards the grip Whitcombe mentions three methods, players with long fingers should persevere with the overlapping method, in which the little finger of the right hand rests on the first finger of the left hand. This is known as the “Vardon” grip and is used by 85 per cent of golfers, though I am persuaded that those with weak hands and wrists would obtain better results with the two-handed grip.

The Best Grip.

In this, both hands grasp the club independently, and are placed as close together as possible. This is Cyril Tolley’s grip, though he has strong muscular hands. As a small boy Tolley employed the two-handed method and has never changed. Theoretically, the over-lapping grip is the better because it compels the hands to work together, but at the same time Tolley is of the opinion that the method causes a loss of strength and produces a feeling of crampedness. Not only is this not my experience, but is the exact converse. Personally, I am of the belief that the person with an average pair of hands will derive more satisfaction from the overlapping than any other form of girp [grip].

As for Whitcombe, he employs a grip which now is rarely seen, except in certain districts on the east coast of Scotland, and which is gradually fally [falling] into disuse. It is the interlocking grip, so called because the little finger of the right hand is entwined with the forefinger of the left hand. While not recommending the method for the ordinary player, Whitcombe is strongly of the opinion that it is very effective in the case of the advanced golfer, because it has the merit of keeping the hands working in unison better than any other form of grip.

Whatever form of grip is used, tenseness and fierce holding must be avoided like poison, because the tightening up of the muscles prevents the possibility of a free and easy swing on which everything depends. Stiff wrists produce all manner of evils; they breed ill-timing and destroy rhythm and control. Stiffness and rigidity can be avoided by holding the shaft in the fingers and using them to swing the club. Strict attention should be paid to the action of the hands, which are of more importance in the process of the building of a correct swing than any other part of the human frame.

Tip of the Thumb Pressure.

Whitcombe does not advise the bringing over on the shaft of the back on the left hand; only two knuckles should be visible, while the left thumb should be slightly raised, pressure being exercised by the tip only. I am a little in the dark as to what precise benefit is to be obtained by raising the thumb and putting pressure on the tip, and as Whitcombe offers no explanation, it must be left at that. As regards the position of the right hand, it should not, says Whitcombe, come too far over; rather should it be behind the shaft and in such a position that the player can feel he can hit.

When the hands are in place the V formed by the left hand will be seen pointing straight toward the chin, while the V of the right will point to the right shoulder. Before leaving the subject of the grip it may be as well to remind the player that the old maxium [maxim] – “loose with the right” – still holds good. If the right, the master hand, grips tightly, there is always the fatal tendency for it to lift the club straight up from the ball, like a sledge-hammer, instead of the player swinging the club round his legs.

As to the all-important back swipe, the left hand plays a vital part. With the arms full out, says Whitcombe, the club must be pushed back with the left hand, keeping the clubhead on the line of flight as long as possible. The wrists should be kept straight in line with the arms for the first 18 inches or so, and when about a third of the way up, the wrists are then allowed to break, so that the club can be thrown up and over the shoulder.

Taking the club back in a straight line from the ball is not strictly in accordance with modern American teaching, the essence of which is hitting from the “inside out.” There is no mystery about it; the club is brought back inside the imaginary line of flight, and at impact it goes out across the imaginary line. The effect is for the ball to fly toward the right, and then swerve in inwards; in other words, it is a controlled draw shot, with a good deal of run on the ball. It is the converse of the Vardon method of striking the ball in this case drifting slightly from left to right.

Controversial Subject.

However, Whitcombe says nothing about the “inside out” method, which, probably, he considers much too deep a subject for the ordinary golfer, who has as much as he can do to hit the ball at all. A point of interest, one that is controversial, arises out of the new idea in hittnig [hitting]. Henry Cotton, who is wedded to the movement, declaring that it is the only way properly to hit a golf ball, insists that the divot taken in the playing of an iron shot flies to the right.

George Duncan emphatically disagrees, contending that if the shot is played correctly the divot flies straight forward. Duncan does not believe in the “inside out” theory; he has tried to hit the ball in this way and finds that every shot is struck off the heel of the club – sometimes a complete “smother,” and at other times a shot straight into the mid-off’s hands. In effect, Duncan says that the “inside out” idea is not only unsound, but impracticable. J. H. Taylor, who has examined and tested every known golfing theory, is in agreement with Duncan.

Having brought the club up to the top of the swing, Whitcombe now tells us how to bring it down, a movement no less important. He says that the player should have the feeling that the left hand is in command of what is a kind of pulling down process, the club-head coming downwards towards the feet – not out outwards – with gradually increasing speed. Not until the club is about a foot from the ball should there be any attempt at hitting. It is then that the right hand comes into the business; it slings the club at the ball with all the power at the player’s command.

The danger is in hitting too soon, generally from the top, the player in his anxiety to get at the ball inviting almost certain disaster. “Wait for it” is the most pregnant golfing slogan ever invented; it should hang in letters of gold over the locker of every golfer.

In Sheep’s Clothing. – A well-known violinist found himself one day in a drab street. Going slowly along the pavement was a man apparently trying to play a fiddle. Greatly to the intruder’s surprise, money wrapped in paper was flung down to him from nearly every window.
The next day the violinist went to the same place. After playing classical music for some time, and not getting a copper, he turned to go. An old woman standing at a doorway gave him a penny for his trouble.
“How is it,” he asked her, “that I get nothing when I play good music, and yesterday a man who made vile sounds with his fiddle got money showered upon him?”
“Oh, him,” she said, “he ‘aint no fiddler – he’s the local bookie.”

Quite a Change. – After a busy day in the city Jones was met at the door by his wife.
“Ah,” she exclaimed, getting off the mark as soon as he stepped into the hall, “I’ve got a lot of things I want to talk to you about.”
Jones’s face brightened.
“Good,” he said, “I’m glad to hear it. Usually you want to talk to me about a lot of things you haven’t got.”

PERSONALITIES IN SPORT

HARRY BELL POPPELWELL

Readers, meet H.B. Poppelwell chairman of the Executive of the Hawke’s Bay Hockey Association.

Born in Hastings just 32 years back, Harry has crowded more into his young life than most people can, if they survive to the allotted span of years. Fleet of foot, hockey had an early appeal to him and he quickly coached representative states in the Sub-Association Kaiapoi Cup fixtures that at the period provided keen competition. A versatile player he was equally at home as a right wing, or centre forward and he passed on to higher things, gaining his Provincial rep cap. Rugby football also appealed to him and he found time to assist the Heretaunga club, filling the centre three-quarter and five-eight positions.

The call of business however cut short his athletic life but it did not diminish his enthusiasm for sport. Hockey required assistance and Harry energetically applied himself to the administration of the game in Hastings and for the last two years was President of the Sub-Association. Cosmopolitan, accurately describes him in the world of sport, for when you mention swimming, in the same breath you must mention H. B. Poppelwell. A charter member of the Heretaunga Club, he has done much to raise that club to its present prominent position in the swimming world. A sound judge of diving he has the ability to instruct, and the successes of Miss L. Hood and Messrs T. Geddes and C. Kemp at the National Championships were in no small measure due to his expert coaching.

Of course he is a member of the Hawke’s Bay swimming centre, and in addition he finds time to take a seat on the executive of the Hawke’s Bay Boxing Association. By way of relaxation from business and his various executive duties, on occasion you will find him enjoying a round of golf at the Parkvale Club links.

As a member of the Hastings Amateur Operatic Society he has taken a leading part in many of its productions and in the company that toured New Zealand producing “Marama” his work was the subject of many flattering press notices. Again in the local Orphans’ Club, for the past twelve years, he has been one of the leaders in the musical activities of this popular organisation.

Indefatigable in assisting manly sport, one cannot imagine him having time to grow old and it can well be said that H. B. Poppelwell is the personality of sport in Hastings.

NEXT OLYMPIC GAMES

STRONG GERMAN TEAM.

POST-WAR ENTHUSIASM.

One of the most notable features of events in post-war Germany is the remarkable attention, almost approaching fanaticism, the people are devoting to physical development. Visitors have been astonished by this wave of enthusiasm that has swept the country, and not a few have remarked upon the striking results that are being obtained. At the next Olympic Games, to be held at Los Angeles, California, commencing on July 30, 1932, Germany promises to be a serious contender in many of the 135 distinct events comprised in the programme for this world-wide festival of 16 days and nights.

A report from England states that Germany expects to be represented at Los Angeles by 120 competitors. The estimated cost per man is £150, or, with preparation expenses, a total cost of £25,000. This large sum is to be met by a third contributed by the Government, a third by the Olympic Committee, and a third by the sporting clubs. The Germans also expect to raise a special reserve fund of £5,000 from German Americans by the head of the German Embassy in Washington, U.S.A.

The anticipated cost of sending Great Britain’s team to Los Angeles is about £110 per man. This is made possible by a reduction of 20 per cent on the steamer fares and a cheap rate ticket across the American continent, and also because the housing and the maintenance of the team while at Los Angeles will be at a special low rate of 8/4 per day per man. The estimated length of time competitors will have to be away from Great Britain, is 46 days inclusive.

A big drive is being made by the Big Windfall Art Union at the present time by the New Zealand Olympic Association to raise funds for the adequate representation of New Zealand at the Games. While in Los Angeles, New Zealand’s representatives, subject to the approval by the British Olympic Association of an application that has gone forward, will be quartered with the British team.

The Wonderful Victory

AGAINST THE M.C.C. TEAM AT LORD’S.

DEADLY BOWLING OF CROMB AND MERRITT.

Under the headings “New Zealanders’ Great Wins. M.C.C. Humiliated at Lord’s,” the London “Daily Telegraph” of May 20 says: –

Everybody at Lord’s yesterday was aglow, everybody forgot that the chill grey of an English Maytime continued to mock our cricket fields, for history was made while we sat absolutely still and started.

That the New Zealanders would to fine things before their sojourn in this country was ended had become a certainty during the previous days of their match at headquarters, but no one expected that the silver fern which was their emblem would shine with such extraordinary brightness quite so quickly. But it did, and in a single afternoon they got the M.C.C. out twice and gained an innings victory.

Never has such a splendid performance been accomplished by a New Zealand eleven ever her, and not since 1878, when the Australians dismissed their opponents for 19, have the M.C.C. been humiliated on their own ground so thoroughly. Humiliated is the only word for it, because yesterday’s triumph and defeat were not the outcome of a struggle, but a rout, a debacle.

“Is there none of you that will stand and face my steel with steel!” an indignant Trojan captain roared out as he beheld the enemy fleeing across the plain long years ago; and Lowry might almost have echoed him, for only Jardine and White, in a lesser way, showed any fight whatsoever.

Deadly Attack.

The others, eight amateurs and one “pro,” fled across the plain, so to say; and doubtless they are now feeling as one of them revealed there and then what he felt when he was bowled ingloriously by a “full-toss,” for he grinned as sheepishly and shamefacedly as any schoolboy who is being shown up for a dance. Real batsmanship was as scarce as summer light, while the M.C.C. wickets topped once, toppled twice. As scarce, let us add, as the assistance which the New Zealand bowlers received from a turf so slow that every turn of the ball could be seen from the next township. It was the sheer will-to-do things that made the attack deadly, but it was sufficient; for when at the start of play Lowry declared with the score 302 for nine, the Marylebone men immediately sniffed the danger on all sides and proceeded to do everything but bat.

They poked, they prodded – and they fell. In the first innings they fell at 3, 6, 20, 21, 412, 41, 67, 125, 132, 132. Jardine who came in second wicket down, saw himself deserted by batsman after batsman on the slightest provocation, Jupp and Chapman going from successive deliveries, indeed, was doomed to be again out first ball when he batted in the second innings, so that his brother-in-law, the New Zealand skipper, took all the family honours. Jardine’s resistance in that first M.C.C. knock provided the only cricket of the give-and-take kind, and he batted so well that he was undefeated at the end, carrying his bat for two hours and 20 minutes and counting 62. He was a master of what may be called the “delayed stroke”; he kept in touch with the ball until the last fraction of a second.

All Out For It.

Cromb, who had taken five for 14 up to the fall of the sixth wicket, never looked like beating him for this reason; everyone else – White and Robins were merely lucky – was at a loss against the ball from Crumb, and Merritt later on, that broke both ways and pitched more often than not on the “blind spot.” It was not surprising that when the M.C.C. followed on, after closing down 170 behind, Jardine, accompanied by Hearne, was sent in to continue his innings.

That was 10 minutes past three. And, incredible though it may sound, Jardine and all the rest of them were back in the pavilion by a quarter past four! The whole side were out for 48, beaten by an innings and 122, after a still more inglorious exhibition than their first. Merritt was the bowler this time, even more unplayable. The analysis of his bowling makes a grand study. He started off with two maidens, during which Hearne’s middle stump went flying from a “wrong ‘un.” His fourth over read: 0, 0, w, 2, w, w, and his next three each included a wicket, the three costing only 5 runs.

Jardine once more resisted stubbornly, the bodies of his comrades falling all around him at 4, 15, 18, 20 and 28. But at 30 he was just too late to get his favourite chop-stroke to Blunt, who, with his own googly, may also run through a side some day. The stumps again rattled at the same total of 30, and the remaining two wickets fell at 32 and 48. The spectators went home in time for tea, rubbing amazed eyes and asking themselves: “Suppose these New Zealanders win the only test match that has been allotted to them when they come back to Lord’s next month, what then?”

[New Zealand did not win, but they made a gallant display to make a drawn game.]

Happy Hunting. – He: I have many reminders of my prowess in winter sports.
She: What are they?
He: Three cups and two medals.
She: Lovely. I have trophies from the winter sports also.
He: What are they?
She: Five engagement rings.

Photo captions –

A “SUBMISSION” FALL.
The referee awarding a “submission” fall to Kara Pasha in the wrestling match in the Town Hall at Wellington. Kara Pasha’s opponent, Harry Demetral, was defeated by the “Boston crab” fall, shown in the illustration.

NEW ZEALANDERS AT LORD’S:: CRICKETERS MAKE THEIR DEBUT IN A TEST MATCH AGAINST THE ENGLISH TEAM.
A general view of the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. From left the touring New Zealand players are: – T. C. Lowry, captain; M. L. Page, vice-captain; C. S. Dempster, R. C. Blunt, J. E. Mills, W. E. Merritt, J. B. Cromb, K. C. James, G. L. Weir, A. M. Matheson, H. G. Vivian, J. L. Kerr, R. O. Talbot, C. F. W. Allcott.

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A NOTED “RING”

FAMOUS LONDON BOXING HALL.

20,000 BOUTS IN 20 YEARS

Recently the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the Ring, Blackfriars-road, London, as a boxing hall was celebrated. Fully 20,000 glove encounters have been decided there in that time.

Three and four tournaments a week have been held in the one-time chapel, and Dan Sullivan has been associated with the Ring the whole time as matchmaker and for the past twelve years as manager.

Packy McFarlane, one of the greatest boxers America ever sent to England, had one of his three contests in England at the Ring when he decisively defeated Jack Goldswain in June, 1910, a month after the building was opened.

Jimmy Wilde, whose achievements will be talked of for years to come, had his first contest in London there. Bombardier Wells defended his title against Pat O’Keefe and another pre-war match of importance at the Ring was that in which Hughie Mehegan beat Matt Wells.

ATHLETIC LOSS

DEATH OF ENGLISH STAR.

WAS FIFTH IN OLYMPIC FINAL.

British athletics suffered a severe loss by the death, in the Civil Hospital at Khartoum, of T. C. Livingstone-Learmouth of Newnham Murren (Oxon), a Boer War veteran. It is understood that the cause of death was meningitis, following an operation.

Thomas Carlisle Livingstone-Learmouth was only 25 years of age. A brilliant hurdler, he had the misfortune to be a contemporary at Cambridge University of Lord Burghley and G. C. Weightman-Smith, who took most of the honours that would otherwise have been his. All three competed in the Olympic Games at Amsterdam in 1928, and Livingstone-Learmouth finished fifth in the final of the 400 metres hurdles race, which Lord Burghley won in the new Olympic time of 53 2-5 seconds.

Livingstone-Learmouth had himself done 54 seconds when beating the Italian, Facelli, in the A.A.A, 100 yards hurdles championship, when Burghley set up a new record of 54 seconds.

He represented Cambridge against Oxford in the inter-Varsity sports on four occasions, running in the 220 yards hurdles races of 1926, 1927 and 1928 while in the last year he also took part in the 190 yards hurdles. He ran in four relay races against Oxford and was in the winning team on three occasions.

New South Wales Teams in New Zealand

THE FOUNDATION STONE OF FRIENDLY RIVALRY.

(By “Magpie”)

When Rugby in New Zealand was in its infancy, and before the game was under organised control as we know it to-day, a team representative of New South Wales toured this Dominion. That was away back in 1882 when transport was not performed with the comfort, ease and speed of today. It says much for this great winter pastime that in those days players had the enthusiasm to travel overseas to demonstrate their prowess as Rugby footballers. Remembering this, is it any wonder that the game should grow in popularity, until to-day it is the all absorbing recreation of winter.

Forty-nine Years Back

The foundation stone of this friendly rivalry between New South Wales and New Zealand was laid by Mr. E. Raper and his men 49 years back and that it was well and truly laid is proved by the fact that this interchange of visits has been maintained ever since. In addition to being manager of this band of Rugby pioneers Mr. Raper was also captain, a dual position unknown to present players.

Seven games were played during this tour, four being won and three lost. Auckland twice and Otago were the provinces to overcome the Cornstalks who, however, defeated Wellington on two occasions, also Taranaki and Canterbury.

The Second Tour

In 1886 New South Wales came across again, this time under the care of Mr. F. T. Cheeseman with J. A. K. Shaw as captain. Twelve games were played altogether, ten being lost and two won. Auckland were engaged three times and Wellington, Canterbury and Otago twice each, all with disastrous results to the visitors.

Hawke’s Bay entertained the tourists at Napier on September 18th and defeated them by 14 to 6. In view of this notable achievement the personnel of the Bay team is interesting. They were G. Walker, J. I. Cato, G. St. Hill, Wallace, Gibbons, M. Herrold, Fletcher, Robson, Jamieson, R. H. Trotter, H. M. Sanders, G. E. Stewart, Alick Williams, F. Kennedy-Harrop and G. Warbrick.

First Return Visit.

The New Zealand Rugby Union was formed in 1892 and one of the first acts of this Union was to send a team to New South Wales as a return for the two visits recorded above.

In 1894 the friendly enemy appeared again within our shores under the managership and captaincy of Messrs. Jas. McMahon and F. Surman respectively. They won only four of the twelve games played, but one of their victories was in the solitary test played against New Zealand at Christchurch the scores being 8 to 6 in their favour.

Hawke’s Bay recorded another win over the tourists at Napier on September 12th by 17 to 12, after a very exciting game. The Bay were represented on that occasion by H. Gorman, McFarlane, Fred Laws, Bennett, “Buff” Caradus (capt.), Donnelly, H. Swan, H. Kelly, Sammy Cockroft, Ryan, J. Wilson, Toohey, A. Malcolm, Riel and Cheer.

Queenslanders in 1896.

It is worthy of note that Frank Surman, captain of the tourists, afterwards settled in Auckland and represented New Zealand against Queensland in 1896. The Queenslanders were a consistent team for they lost each of the six games played, their heaviest drubbing being at the hands of Wellington who won by 49 to 7. Against New Zealand, however, they only went down by 9 to 0. The captain of the Queensland team was Sammy Cockroft who two years previously had represented Hawke’s Bay.

Combined States Team.

In 1901 a team representative of the combined strength of New South Wales and Queensland came over under the management of Mr. Jimmy Henderson. They played seven games and won only one, that against Wanganui. The test that year was won by New Zealand by 20 to 8.

A True Sportsman.

There has been no more popular manager of visiting teams to these shores than Mr Henderson, and when our players to this day trip across the Tasman they are made to feel thoroughly at home by Jimmy. He cherishes a profound admiration for New Zealanders, and the native race especially, and it is typical of him that immediately he heard of the disastrous nature of the earthquake of February 3rd last he sent across a five-pound note, accompanied with the stipulation that it be devoted to assisting old representative Bay footballers who were in need due to the disastrous visitation. This is but an example of the nature of this great sport-loving man.

The 1905 Tour.

Australia came in 1905 again under the care of Mr. Henderson and they won three of the seven games played. One of their victories was against the combined Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu-Bush fifteen played at Palmerston North, by a potted goal and try to a converted try.

There were many fine players in the side, many of them gaining fame subsequently at home as exponents of the League code.

It is worthy of note that the tourists consistently improved as the tour progressed and after losing the first four games they won the remaining three, winding up with a meritorious victory over Auckland by 10 to 8.

Later Visits.

1913 marked the last visit of an Australian team as after that, with the death of the game in Queensland, it was left to New South Wales to maintain the visits.

Mr. C. E. Morgan was manager of the Australians and he is well known in these parts as manager of the New South Wales team that played in Hawke’s Bay in 1928.

The visitors won four and lost five of the nine games played. They won one of the three tests decided. This was at Christchurch where New Zealand have lost four of the six tests played there to date. From a Dominion viewpoint Lancaster Park can be regarded as the “Hoodoo” ground.

Bosward’s Team.

It was not until 1921 that New South Wales came over again, this time under the care of Mr. T. H. Bosward. The Springboks were at that time also touring the Dominion, and the Cornstalks were allotted games with minor Unions. They proved a brilliant combination and went from success to success and their scores were of the cricket variety. One test only was set down and this against a second New Zealand team at Christchurch. At the last moment Teddy Roberts was sent down to strengthen the home team but the young and virile New South Wales men treated our chosen with scant respect, prancing to victory by 17 to 0. In the last game of this tour Wellington

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marred their victorious career by defeating them by 16 to 8.

His Second Visit.

Two years later Mr. Bosward brought across another New South Wales team but they won only two of the 10 games played. Each of the three tests were lost and the Combined Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay fifteen defeated them by 32 to 15. During the whole of the second spell the Bay played with fourteen men, otherwise the score would probably have been greater.

Baker’s Successful Tour.

The 1925 combination under the managership of Mr. Harold W Baker enjoyed a very successful tour, winning 9 of the 11 games played but they went down heavily (36 to 10) in the one test played at Auckland. Canterbury was the only province to defeat the visitors who passed through Hawke’s Bay on their way to Gisborne. Hawke’s Bay that year were undefeated and football followers in these parts were robbed of a treat by the queer policy of the N.Z.R.U. While in Napier the visiting manager expressed a desire to meet Hawke’s Bay, but although the local Union tried to please him nothing came of it.

The Last Team Over.

In 1928 Mr. C. E. Morgan came across with a very young side. Leading off with a decisive win over Auckland, they played altogether 10 games, winning five and losing five. The tour was a strenuous one as it embraced the playing of three tests and the provincial games were arranged against the strongest Unions.

Unlucky in the first two tests the visitors won the third (at Christchurch) by 11 to 8. In passing, they delivered a severe trouncing to Hawke’s Bay (19 to 6).

Now, towards the close of this winter, we are to enjoy another visit from our friends across the Tasman. In the itinerary mapped out Hawke’s Bay are to be afforded an opportunity of revenging the defeat of 1928.

WINTER RACING

H.B. JOCKEY CLUB

SECOND DAY OF MEETING

SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE

The second day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s winter meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The attendance was large, and a great improvement on Thursday. Yesterday’s sun improved the course a good deal, and the going was much firmer than on Thursday.

The fields, though not large, were of even quality, and excellent racing was witnessed. The officials of the club carried out their duties in an efficient manner, and no hitch of any sort occurred.

The totalisator handled £9222 10/- for the day, and the total for the meeting was £15,110 10/- as against £19,181 last year.

The following are the results

HAVELOCK HURDLES,
of 100 sovs ; 1½ miles/

5   Mr. A. M. Wright’s  br g Winter Day by Winter Bourne-Ghoorka mare, 5yrs. (A. Skipper) 9.12   1
1   Mr J. M. Cameron’s b g Goshawk, aged (C. McGovern) 10.15   2
2   Mr. R. Cleaver’s cb m Day Lass, aged (Gilmore) 9.11   3
(Winner trained by owner, Foxton),
Also started: 4 Evening Here 9.12, 3   Battlement 9.10, 6 Beananee 9.0, 7 King’s Folly 9.0

Cook and Princess Elizabeth declined their engagements. Goshawk (£573) was pronounced favourite, Day Lass carrying £330 and Evening Hero £204. When they were let go Winter Day went in the front and was over the first fence in front of Battlement, Beananee and Goshawk. Passing the stands Beananee was just in front of Winter, Goshawk, Battlement and Day Lass. Running down the back, Winter Day took the lead from Beananee and Goshawk with Battlement handy. This order was maintained rounding the bend and into the straight. In the run home Goshawk challenged Winter Day, but failed to catch him by half a length. Day Lass was three lengths back, then came Evening Hero. Time: 2.53. King’s Folly fell at the first hurdle.

TRIAL PLATE,
of 75 sovs. ; 3½ furlongs.

1   Mrs A. H. Hutchinson’s cb f Royal Hunting, by Hunting Song – Royal Moments (H. Young) 9.0   1
7   Mr. A. J. Texward’s b c Beverage (T. Gwyn) 9.11   2
5   Mr. W. M. Bennett’s b g Hystride (G. Ridgway) 9.13   3
(Winner trained by W. D. Young, Hastings).
Also started: 4 Chief Savage 9.13, 9   Night Speaker 9.13, S Moates 9.13, 2   Happy Hit 9.11, 10 Nea Lap 0.11, 3   Curie 9.0, 6 Lotus Lily 9.0, 5 Vitaphone 9.0 (bracketed with Hystride).

From a good despatch Happy Hit showed out from Royal Hunting and Lotus Lily. After the first furlong had been covered Royal Hunting went to the front and had a six lengths’ break in the field at the turn for home. Lotus Lily and Curie were in that order behind Royal Hunting. The favourite was going easily in front and won without pressure by two lengths. Beverage, who put in a fast run over the final bit, beat Hystride for second place by half a length. Chief Savage was fourth. Time: 1.10. Vitaphone and Hystride were bracketed on the machine.

JULY STEEPLECHASE,
Of 150 sovs. ; about 2½ miles.

1   Mr. T. E. Whelch’s br g Bon Aryan, by Bonaform-Aeron, aged (W. Blanche), 10.1   1
2   Messrs. B Brooker and W. D. Coghlan’s b g Handy, aged (C. Stratton), 9.6   2
3   Miss M. J. Douglas’ b g Kaokaoroa 6yrs. (A. Jenkins), 9.9   3
Winner trained by T. Quinlivan, Hastings).
Also started: 4 Pangolin 10.3, 5 Revel 9.2, 6 Cloyne 9.0, 7 Beau Regal 9.0, 8 Dapper Boy 9.0.

All started in the July Steeples. All got away in good time together except Gloyne, and running to the first fence Bon Aryan lead Beau Regal, Dapper Boy and Kaokaoroa, this being the order over the double brush, when Pangolin ran off. Running along the back Handy was clear of Beau Regal, Bon Aryan, Dapper Boy, Revel and Kaokaoroa, Revel running off at the brush. Coming round the bend Handy was in the lead from Bon Aryan and Beau Regal, Dapper Boy being well behind and the others strung out. Passing the stands the second time, Handy and Bon Aryan were practically together from Dapper Boy and Kaokaoroa the others being well behind. Down the back the second time Bon Aryan overhauled Handy and at the Railway road bend Bon Aryan, who was outjumping Handy, went to the front and led into the straight and over the last fence from Handy, Beau Regal and Kaokaoroa being well back. Bon Aryan outraced Handy on the run home and scored easily by six lengths, about fourteen lengths back being Kaokaoroa and Dapper Boy fourth. Time, 4.58 2-5.

HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES,
of 150 sovs. ; about 1¾ miles

7   Mr. W. D. Young’s ch m Princess Elizabeth, by Cynic-Royal Moments, 3yrs. (A. Jenkins) 9.0   1
2   Mr. H. C. Noble’s b g Tunbridge, 5yrs. (M. Nicoll) 10.2   2
1   Mr. C. F. Vallance’s br g Red Fuchsia, aged (A. McDonald) 11.9   3
(Winner trained by owner, Hastings).
Also started: 4 Fine Acre 10.8, 6 Gaze 10.1, 3 Rakauponga 9.7, 5 Cook 9.0.

The H. B. Hurdles was a great betting race. Red Fuchsia (£677) carrying most money. Princess Elizabeth (£189) being the rank outsider of the field of seven. When they were let go Cook was first to show cut from Tunbridge, Red Fuchsia and Rakauponga. Into the straight the first time Tunbridge was leading Cook and Rakauponga, and the order passing the stand was Tunbridge, Cook, Red Fuchsia and Princess Elizabeth following in that order. Coming round the far bend Tunbridge came back to the field, Princess Elizabeth gradually overtaking him coming around the bend for home. Princess Elizabeth and Tunbridge jumped the last fence together, and in the run to the judge’s box Princess Elizabeth outstayed Tunbridge to win by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Time: 3.3-5. Gaze, who fourth, broke down. Fine Acre fell.

LADIES’ HANDICAP,
of 75 sovs. ; 1¾ miles.

2   Mrs C. F. Vallance’s ch g Blacksmith, by Arrowsmith-Venetian, 5yrs (Mr J. Ormond) 11.1   1
1   Mrs. W. R. Kemballs The Warden, 5yrs. (Mr. J. Morris) 11.9   2
3   Mrs S. Cleaver’s ch m Day Lass, aged (Mr. Dodds) 11.3   3
(Winner trained by Mrs. McDonald, Palmerston North).
Also started: 4 False Scent 11.9, 5 King’s Folly 11.5, 6 Autumn Dawn 11.0.

All started in the Ladies’ Handicap. The Warden being a good favourite, with Blacksmith the next in demand. When they were let go False Scent showed out, but going out of the straight The Warden had gone to the front from King’s Folly, False Scent and Blacksmith, and so they raced down the back, where Day Lass went up into third place. The order coming round the far bend was The Warden, False Scent, Day Lass, Blacksmith, and Autumn Dawn. When heads were turned for home The Warden was just in front of False Scent, Day Lass, and Blacksmith. In the run home Blacksmith came through and, finishing best, won by one and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.18. False Scent was fourth.

RAUKAWA HANDICAP,
of 80 sovs.; 1 mile and 1 furlong.

1   Mr. C. T. Keeble’s ch g Adventus, 4 yrs, by Bizogne-Footstep (B. H. Morris) 9.13   1
3   Mr. G. W. B. Greene’s b g Manuiri 3yrs. (P. Atkins) 9.4   2
2   Mr. A. J. Texward’s b g Air Laddie, 4yrs (H. Dulieu) 10.5   3
(Winner trained by H. E. Russell, Woodville).
Also started: 6 Wee Boy 9.0, 4 Silver Fern 9.0, 4 Sir Moment 9.0 (bracketed), 7 Mon Roi 9.0, 5 Masher 9.0.

Chief Savage was the course scratching. When the tapes rose Manuiri, Wee Boy, Adventus, and Silver Fern got away best, and the order going out of the straight was Manuiri, Silver Fern, Mon Roi, Adventus. Running along the back the order was much the same, and at the far bend Wee Boy and Manuiri were together in front from Adventus, Silver Fern, Mon Roi and Air Laddie. Manuiri was first to turn for home and Wee Boy, Adventus and Air Laddie came next. In the run home Wee Boy weakened and Adventus came through to wear down Manuiri and win by a length. Four lengths between second and third. Time: 1.59 3-5. Sir Moment was fourth.

FINAL HANDICAP,
Of 100 sovs.; 6½ furlongs.

1   Mr. G. A. Graham’s ch g Manifesto, by Lockham-Sarah Grand, 4 yrs. (T. Green), 9.10   1
4   Mr H. Tupaea’s b g Kahikatoa, 3yrs. (C. Ellers), 10.7   2
5   Mr. V. H. Colello’s b f Cuticle 5yrs. (E. Ludlow), 9.0   3
(Winner trained by A. G. Dixon, Taradale.)
Also started: 3 Tarante 9.12, 10 Freehold 9.6, 2 Moa Bird 9.5, 9 Briar Root 9.3, 6 Head Serang 9.3, 9 Valsier 9.2, 8 Repay 9.0, 7 Arrowzone 9.0.

All started in the Final Handicap, manifesto being a few pounds better backed than Moa Bird. The first to show out were Arrowzone and Cuticle. At the far bend Arrowzone was still in the van from Cuticle and Manifesto. At the turn for home Arrowzone was just in front of Cuticle, Manifesto and Moa Bird. In a great race to the post Manifesto came through to win by a length, half a length between second and third. Time. 1.23 3-5. Briar Root was fourth. Kahikatoa was badly left.

TAUMARANUI [TAUMARUNUI] OPENS.
Auckland, July 4.

The Taumarunui Racing Club’s meeting opened in fine weather at Ellerslie before a fair attendance. The track was heavy. Results: –

Hunter’s Hurdles: 1 Billy Boy 1, 2 Town Beauty 2, 4 General Lu 3. All started. Won by one length. Time, 4 9 3-5.

Taringamotu Handicap. – 3 Valroe 1, 1 Vandyke 2, 2 Lucy Rose 3. Scr.:, Helium, Lady’s Boy. One and a half lengths each way, Time, 1.31 3-5.

Taumarunui Handicap. – 2 Te Hoia 1, Gay Cockade 2, 5 Flying Prince 3. All started. Won by three-quarters of a length, one and half lengths between second and third. Time. 2.17.

Manunui Hurdles. – 2 Patutahi 1, 5 St. Ames 2, 7 Justify 3. Scr.: Harbour View, Arapawa and Abbess. Won by half a length, third horse three-quarters of a length behind. Time, 2.56.

Waituhi Steeplechase. – 3 Day Lark (9.0) 1, 1 Town Beauty (9.10) 2, 4 Royal Visitor (9.4) 3, Scr.: Billy Boy (10.9). Won by three lengths, third horse ten lengths away. Time, 5.24.

Rangaroa Handicap: 1 Tetrarchate 1, 2 Flying Prince 2, 3 Ruffles 3. Scr: Hampton Park. Won by half a length. Time 1.19.

The totalisator handled £19,375.

OAMARU RACES

PRESIDENT’S TO GLENROWAN

Oamaru, July 4.

Hack and Hunter’s Steeplechase. – 1 Barrington 1, 5 Fresh Breeze 2, 3 Gallivanter 3. Scr.: West Dome, Cultivator. Won by four lengths, third horse three lengths behind. Time, 3.40.

Oamaru Trot Handicap. – 1 Headlight 1, 7 Master Don 2, 4 Autowin 3. Scr.: Ciro, Gold Spear, Ivan de Oro, Parachute, Plain Silk, Shortly, Ron. Won by two lengths, third horse one length behind. Time, 3.28 2-5.

Novice Stakes. – 1 Belvoir 1, 4 Coroner 2, 7 Dressy 3. Scr.: Metal Bird. Won by two lengths, a head separating second and third horses. Time, 1.1 4-5.

President’s Handicap – 3 Glenrowan (9.6) 1, 9 Rascal (9.7) 2, 4 Red Boa (10.1) 3. Scr.: Arikiwai (10.7). Waving Corn (9.0). Won by a neck, third horse a head behind. Time, 1.40 2.5.

Waikaura Trot. – 3 Nelson Guy 1, 1 Mountain Ore 2, 8 John Appear 3. Scr.: Alpha, Wrack, Tutowin, Erin’s Advance, Goldspear, Lucky Light, Plain Silk. Won by a length. Time, 2.53 4-5.

Winter Hack Handicap. – 7 Felony 1, 3 Quinopal 2, 1 Taragona 3. Scr.: Waterpower. Won by two lengths. Time. 2.7 4-5.

Warm weather favoured the Oamaru Racing Club for its winter meeting. There was a good attendance and good fields. The track was in good order and the racing always interesting. Results: –

Farewell Handicap. – 9 Dunraven 1, 2 Tippling (coupled with Genteel) 2, 4 Hot Tea 3. Scr.: Fair Money, Crash. Won by a length. Time, 1.15.

All Black Centurians

RECORDS OF SCORES.

The amassing of centuries is a thing fairly common in cricket, it can happen in a day’s play, but to collect “three figures” in Rugby is rare, even in club football. To amass a century of points while playing for New Zealand at Rugby is an honour that has been gained by only eight players in the existence of the game and it will be a few more years before this select circle is added to.

Top score stands to the credit of W. J. Wallace, of Wellington. A versatile player, he was at home in the five-eighths, or three-quarter lines, and on very many occasions he filled the role of full-back. Fleet of foot, his great total of 367 points included 34 tries. A wonderful goal kicker too, he landed no less than 124 goals. It is possible that this total will never be eclipsed.

Next on the list comes M. F. Nicholls, also of Wellington, with 264 points made up almost entirely by goal kicking. Only three tries figure in this total. The rest being contributed per medium of 113 goals.

P. Hunter (Taranaki) is third with 141 points, made up wholly of 47 tries. From this it will be seen that the Taranaki man was a specialist in the try-getting department and he has been known to contribute five in one game.

T. W. Lynch comes next with 107 points made up of 35 tries and one goal; the great majority of these points were obtained during the tour of California in 1913.

J. Steel (West Coast) is close behind with 105 points in which 32 tries bulk largely.

Another Wellington man in E. J. Roberts is next with 104 points made up of 12 tries and 34 conversions.

A.E. Cooke (Hawke’s Bay) is seventh with 103, including 33 tries and two conversions.

Taranaki supplies the last of this select circle in R. W. Roberts, with 101, made up of 23 tries and 15 goals.

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THE HAWKE’S BAY TRIBUNE SATURDAY SPORTS EDITION, JULY 4, 1931.   3

Rugby Leaders Defeated

Hastings and Marists Beaten

PIRATES AND HASTINGS O.B. SPRING SURPRISES.

EASY WINS TO TECH. AND NAPIER OLD BOYS.

Two surprises were created in the senior club games in Hawk’s Bay this afternoon, when the two leading teams in the competition were beaten. At Napier, Pirates lowered the colours of Hastings to reduce the latter’s margin in the championship sale to a couple of points. In the star turn at Hastings, Marists, who were runners-up, were beaten by Hastings Old Boys, a team well down in the championship ladder. Technical Old Boys continued in winning vein and by severely trouncing Celtic moved up to second place. Napier Old Boys also had a win over Tamatea, and are now running a point behind Marists.

SENIOR RESULTS AT A GLANCE

Pirates   8   v.   Hastings   6
Hastings Old Boys   12   v. Marists   8
Napier Old Boys   29   v.   Tamatea   8
Technical Old Boys   27   v.   Celtic   0

PIRATES v. HASTINGS

COMPETITION LEADERS BEATEN

BLACKS IN RARE FORM.

Playing by far their best game to date, Pirates created the biggest surprise of the season when at Napier this afternoon they defeated Hastings, the competition leaders. Pirates deserved their victory, the backs being in wonderful form, and were decidedly superior to those of Hastings.

Pirates: Yates, Pritchard, M. Howell, Cochrane, E. Howell, Broad, Rush, Marshall, G. Keeble, Coutts, Newson, Hartwell, McIvor, Smith, B. Keeble.

Hastings: Hingston, Thompson, Grenside, Graham, Cooke, Cameron, Hutchinson, Wellwood, Gallien, Campbell, Collett, Anderson, R. Pearson, W. Pearson, Milne.

Pirates opened up the play in a very aggressive manner, and being given the ball from most of the scrums the backs made good use of it. On one occasion Rush sent the ball out to Broad, M. Howell and E. Howell, but when the latter cut in he was grassed and from the scrum which ensued Hutchinson was able to clear. Just on half-way Pirates were awarded a free-kick, which Yates took, but the ball fell just short. Hastings took the game to their opponents’ territory as a result of a good run by Cameron, but E. Howell secured and sent them back to half-way with a line kick. Hastings, however, kept up the pressure and, after another run by Cameron, Pirates forced. Cameron, Cooke and Grenside then handled in a good rush in which the latter made a strong bid for the line before passing to Campbell. Campbell was not able to finish off the effort, and from the scrum Rush found the line.

The Hastings forwards were now doing better in the scrums and with Hutchinson feeding his backs well many opportunities came their way. The Howell brothers were watching Cooke and Grenside and the ball seldom got out very far. At last from a scrum in front of the Pirates’ goal Hutchinson passed out to Cameron, who transferred to Cooke, the last named finding a gap and being just able to cross the line to score. Grenside’s kick failed.

Hastings   3
Pirates   0

With this reverse Pirates returned once more to the attack, Cochrane putting in a run down the line which came near to resulting in a score, but his foot went out. A moment after another chance came their way but M. Howell spoilt it by failing to pass out. After a brief excursion into the Blacks’ territory play returned to the other end, where M. Howell kicked high to the Yellows’ line. Here Hingston failed to hold the ball and in the scramble for possession G. Keeble was successful in securing it and grounding it over the line. E. Howell kicked a good goal.

Pirates   5
Hastings   3

After a splendid movement in which Rush, E. Howell, M. Howell and Pritchard handled, Pirates were given a free-kick which Yates turned to good account with a fine kick.

Pirates   8
Hastings   3

Up to half-time play was not of a very interesting nature, but just before the whistle the Yellow backs secured the ball, Grenside and Graham finding the Black backs at a loss, the winder getting across near the corner. Grenside’s kick lacked direction.

Pirates   8
Hastings   6

SECOND SPELL.

Pirates held the upper hand at the opening of the second spell when Yates had an unsuccessful attempt at goal from a penalty. They continued to hold the advantage, Cooke relieving the position temporarily from a mark, but Pirates were soon back again. Rush was giving his backs the ball on every possible occasion, but the Howell brothers, although on some occasions they gained a considerable amount of ground, their failure to feed the wings sullied many of their efforts. An attempt at goal by E. Howell from a penalty and another from a mark by Broad did not meet with success, and then Hastings’ forwards set up an attack which took them to the Blacks’ twenty five. The game now had lost a great deal of the excitement which it possessed in the earlier stages, being confined principally to the forwards, with Hastings having the advantage. Cochrane put his side on the attack again with a good run down the line, but Cooke accepted his kick and relieved the situation. It was not for long, however, as the ball came out to E. And M. Howell and then to Cochrane, but he was soundly tackled by Thompson a couple of yards from the line. Collett and Cooke changed the venue of play by dribbling down the centre of the field, but a free-kick against Graham for obstruction allowed Pirates to clear. From half-way Pirates with Rush, Cochrane and E. Keeble in the van set off down the field and in fact it appeared as if one of them had scored, but the referee’s whistle had gone at half-way. Time was called soon after with the score:

Pirates   3
Hastings   6

Mr. C. McLean refereed.

HASTINGS O.B. v. MARISTS

FORMER SPRING SURPRISE

OLD BOYS’ GREAT FINISH.

For the second week in succession Hastings Old Boys landed a “bomb” in the Rugby camp, when at Hastings this afternoon they upset Marists’ hopes of keeping second place in the championship table. Marists had the better of the play in the first spell, but Old Boys made a good recovery, and put in a sensational finish to win by four points. The game was confined mainly to the forwards, but was full of interest, loose rushes being the order of the day.

The teams were as follow: –
Hastings Old Boys: Boone, Jonson, McKenzie, Varton, R. Joll, Botherway, Hannigan, Colwill, Welch, Cater, Henderson, Fleming, Symons, Piper, Heaton.
Marists: Rossiter, Calinane [Cullinane?], Burnett, Seal, Geor, Clothier, Matheson, Hogg, S. Slyfield, Fitzgibbons, Ross, King, D. Slyfield, Brodie, Raafe.

Old Boys kicked off and the forwards followed up to take play to within ten yards of the line. Here Marists broke away from a scrum to clear to the other end of the field in a great rush, the ball rolling into touch near the flag. A kick through by Geor made Varten force for Old Boys. The home side returned to the attack and Henderson was awarded a free kick within easy distance of the posts, but failed to raise the flags. Even play followed for a time, The Marists forwards exerted themselves and pressed hard, two scrums being formed near the scoring area. From the second one the ball came out to Clothier to Geor, who scored a pretty try. With a good kick Matheson made the score read:

Marists   5
Hastings O.B.   0

The Greens made a determined effort to repeat the dose but the sound tackling of Old Boys kept them at bay. Play was brightened by spectacular loose rushes on the part of the fast Old Boy forwards, but Marists had the advantage in the scrums, where they were able to secure the ball at will. Closing up the play Marists attacked and a fierce forward struggle ensued. Mathieson just missed a goal with a good kick. Marists returned to the fray and another gruelling struggle ensued on Old Boys’ line until Heaton and Welch cleared to the twenty-five, where Old Boys held the Greens until the call of the interval when the score still read:

Marists   5
Hastings O.B.   0

THE SECOND SPELL

Upon resumption Marists went to the attack and were pressing hard when a sensational break by Botherway and Varton transferred play deep into Marist territory. However, Old Boys failed to press home the advantage and in a flash Slyfield gained in-field and sent Callinane [Cullinane?] racing down the side-line. He kicked across the field and Geor, following up fast, beat the defenders to score a lively try near the posts. Matheson’s kick was disallowed for double handling.

Marists   8
Hastings O.B.   0

After this reverse Old Boys showed renewed vigour. The forwards more than held their own against the Marist pack, and frequently had the Greens defending desperately. A penalty to Old Boys allowed Henderson to kick a good goal.

Hastings O.B.   3
Marists   8

Old Boys continued to exert pressure and were well on the attack when again Henderson availed himself of the opportunity to gain a penalty goal, making the score read:

Hastings O.B.   6
Marists   8

With Old Boys now in a handy position to snatch victory, the crowd became excited. Play was exceptionally fast, though confined principally to the forwards. There were frequent sensational breaks. Slyfield and Fitzgibbon almost broke down the Old Boy defences before starting the backs in action, but Botherway beat Seal for the ball and kicked down the field with Welch, Henderson and Heaton in hot pursuit. Marists rallied and saved, Rossiter putting in very sound work. Back came Old Boys, the forwards taking play to the quarter-way from where Hannigan passed out to Bother way, to Joll, to Varon, the burly ex-Dannevirkian hurling himself over for a sensational try. Henderson failed to raise the flags.

Hastings O.B.   9
Marists   8

Elated, Old Boys returned to the attack with renewed vigour, Cater, Heaton, Henderson and Welch breaking away in a great movement, that ended in a forward pass. Marists relieved the pressure and Callinane attempted a long distance shot at goal from a penalty. The effort failed and within a minute Old Boys were again attacking hotly. The forwards broke away and after a determined rush Welch his way over at the corner. Boone failed with the kick as time was called with the score reading:

Hastings O.B.   12
Marists   8

Mr. H. J. Apperly refereed.

NAPIER O.B. v. TAMATEA

MAORIS WELL BEATEN.

GOOD GAME TO WATCH.

Despite the fact that Napier Old Boys had an easy win, on points, over Tamatea, the game was interesting to watch. Tamatea, though shorthanded, put up a great fight, but could not break down the good combination of Old Boys, whose backs were in great form.

The teams were: –
H.S.O.B. – Appleby, Smith, Rhodes, Martin, Bradley, Neal, Lambie, O’Brien, Rolls, Phillips, Reaney, Steere, McDuff, Crawford-Smith, Stewart.
Tamatea – Hira, Barber, Piper, Davis, Simpson, Ormsby, Pere, McKay, Crawford, Marino, Tonga and Harvey.

After a short period of play in the visitors’ territory, the Tamatea forwards broke away with the ball at their feet to gain in midfield. Neal promptly returned play, the ball going out to Martin, who kicked high. The bounce beat Crawford and enabled Martin to dive through to gain the first score, Rhodes converting.

Old Boys   5
Tamatea   0

A minute later from a forward rush Steere dived over in the corner, Rhodes again raising the flags.

Old Boys   10
Tamatea   0

Within a minute Tamatea, although three men short, gave Old Boys a surprise, Lambie fielding a high ball in midfield and sending his backs away Crawford smartly intercepted and broke away to gain within a few yards of Old Boys’ goal line, where he passed on to Barber, who ran round to score behind the posts, Davis converting.

Old Boys   10
Tamatea   5

Old Boys were not long reaching the visitors’ corner. From a throw-in the ball went to Rolls, who threw a wild pass which was finally gathered, his kick going to Harvey, who took a mark. The ball went across the field to Rhodes, who beat Hira and ran over to score. He failed to add the extra points.

Old Boys   13
Tamatea   5

The Whites were again dangerous until Smith was brought down with a low tackle by Harvey. Then Steere fell heavily when caught around the feet.

The game was now being played at a great speed, the visitors showing up surprisingly well. Bradley was unsuccessful in his effort to raise the flags and then Old Boys endeavoured to score per medium of Martin, who was pushed out in the corner. Play was then transferred across the field for Smith to score, Bradley converting.

Old Boys   18
Tamatea   5

From the kick-out Tamatea pressed and, Old Boys being penalised, Hira raised the flags with a fine kick.

Old Boys   15
Tamatea   8

On resuming Tamatea were strengthened by Tomoana and Hannah from the High School juniors. The visitors lost no time in attacking and gained to Old Boys’ twenty five.

Considerable amusement was caused when Harvey, with the ball, leaped over Lambie.

Eventually Old Boys brought play to mid-field, where the visitors again got possession but Crawford was too well marked to make any gain. Neal took a pass and enabled Old Boys to gain to the visitors’ twenty five, where they were penalised and Crawford kicked into touch at the centre flag. Old Boys gained possession from the throw in, the ball going to Martin, who covered half the field to score behind the posts. Rhodes missed with an easy kick.

Old Boys   21
Tamatea   8

Crawford intercepted and raced through to gain to the Old Boys’ twenty five, passing on to Hannah, who was pushed out in the corner as he was about to dive over.

For several minutes Old Boys pressed strongly. A great defence was maintained by the visitors. Eventually Old Boys caught the visiting backs out of position and Martin ran over in the corner, converting his own try.

Old Boys   26
Tamatea   8

On the call of time Bradley raced over in the corner, his effort to gain the extra points being unsuccessful, making the final score

Old Boys   29
Tamatea   8

Mr. A. Hooper refereed.

TECHNICAL O.B. v. CELTIC

EX-COLLEGIANS’ EASY WIN

SUPERIOR COMBINATION COUNTS.

Technical Old Boys journeyed out to Hastings and had an easy win over Celtic. The clean handling of the ex-College backs, and the bustling tactics of their forwards kept them always on top. For the most part the game was unexciting, Celtic never appearing prominently except in the last ten minutes, when they gave a better showing.

The teams lined out as follows: –
Celtic: Marcroft, Townsend, Donovan, Rose, Hellis, Geddes, Nesbit, Baylis, Wilson, Ewan, Wall, Stevenson, Fitzgibbons, McKenzie, Robertson.
Technical Old Boys: E. Evans, McPhee, T. Evans, Gladding, Gilbert, Symons, Wright, Clarke, Flowers, Thomas, Trenwith, Champion, Wilson, Scarlet, Tucker.

The visitors set the ball in motion and assumed the attack immediately. The Grey forwards battled Celtic who were put hard on the defence. Thrice in quick succession the Tech backs swept into action but determined tackling removed the sting from their movements. The visitors continued to exert pressure and from one pretty passing bout Gladding crossed, but was called back for a forward pass. In the resulting scrum Celtic were penalised and Johnson had little difficulty in kicking a goal.

Technical O.B.   3
Celtic   0

No time was lost by Technical in returning to the attack and Celtic found it hard enough to keep them near the quarter-way, let alone get to half way, which they eventually reached for the first time as the result of determined work on the part of the forward division. Within a few minutes, however, they were on the defence again and from a scrum on the quarter-way Raynor made a tricky run to pierce the defence before passing out to Wilson who, however, lost the ball when in the act of touching down and Marcroft, late of Auckland, forced.

J. Wilson suffered a dislocated shoulder and was carried off the field. Joe Setford replaced him.

Technical renewed activities, the forwards bustling hard in the loose. Fast following-up a kick through saw Champion score a well-deserved try. Johnson just missed the goal. Shortly afterward the interval was called with the score reading

Technical O.B.   6
Celtic   0

AFTER THE INTERVAL.

Within a minute of the restart Joe Setford secured possession on his own side of half-way, neatly sidestepped his way through Celtic to the quarterway, where he kicked. Gladding followed up fast to score beneath the posts. Johnson failed with an easy kick.

Technical O.B.   8
Celtic   0

Celtic kept play in midfield for time, but they dropped back under the combined work of the Grey forwards, who frequently indulged in loose rushes. From the ruck the ball went to Clarke, Champion and, finally, Tucker, who crossed near the posts. Johnson converted.

Technical O.B.   14
Celtic   0

Within the next four minutes Gladding crossed twice as the result of bustling tactics on the part of Technical, who opened up the play whenever possible. Both the tries were converted by Johnson, to make the score read –

Technical O.B.   24
Celtic   0

A minutes later a forward scramble within a yard of one goal post terminated in Celtic being penalised and Gladding had no trouble in collecting another three points, making the score:-

Technical O.B.   27
Celtic   0

After this there was a lull for a time, play being confined to midway until the Tech. Backs indulged in a series of pretty passing rushes, but without result. Celtic lived up to their reputation for coming to light with a last-minute rush and for the closing stages of the game they gave a better showing. Hollis twice tried to force his way through the defence but failed. Wilson was unlucky in being stopped from scoring by colliding with a post. The final score was: –

Technical O.B.   27
Celtic   0

Mr. J. Scott refereed.

JUNIOR GRADE

HASTINGS SECTION

Waimarama v. Hastings Old Boys:

The latter, strengthened by the inclusion of Cameron, who has been at Dannevirke for the past month or so, and Collinge, who returned this week from Hamilton, put up a stubborn resistance against Waimarama, who found it extremely difficult to gain the upper hand. A wonderful penalty goal, kicked by McNeil from a difficult angle near the half-way gave the Maoris the lead 3-0 at the interval. Shortly after the respite Wells crossed for a good try after a free passing rush to increase the lead. However, a few minutes later Renouf landed a good penalty goal for Old Boys. Even play followed until the call of time, the final score being 6-3 in favour of Waimarama. – Mr. J. Geenty refereed.

Celtic v. Havelock North. – Played at Nelson Park, there was very little between the two teams in the first spell. The play was open, both sides indulging in passing movements and loose forward rushes. The scoring opened with Donovan kicking a penalty goal for Celtic. Late in the spell Cornwall scored a pretty try after the whole of the back line had handled in a passing bout. The score at the interval was 3 all. The second half was exceptionally even, neither side adding to their scores, the final count being Celtic 3, Havelock North 3. – Mr. G. Galvin refereed.

NAPIER SECTION.

High School (14) v. M.B.O.B. (6):

A brilliant try by McPhee shortly after the whistle placed High School in the lead. From a scrum, McKinnon secured, passed out to Benson to Evans, who gained ground before passing on the McPhee, who put on a spurt, cut in between two of the opposing backs, swerved past the fullback, to score between the posts. Phillips converted. School continued to attack, when from a line out the School forwards gave the ball to their half, who transferred to Benson, to Evans to McPhee, the last mentioned giving a pretty reverse pass back to Evans. Evans passed back to McPhee, who scored in the corner. Phillips failed to convert. The Green forwards then attacked the School’s line, when O’Brien raised three points for Marist by a fine penalty kick. Play in open field followed until half-time.

The Green forwards made a better showing in the second spell. Following some determined forward endeavours McPhee eased the position by a solo run, gaining considerable ground before passing on to Benson, who was tackled. Open play followed, when Benson secured, handed to McKinnon to McPhee to Smith, who scored in the corner. Phillips’s kick failed. School’s backs were now combining magnificently, McPhee, Benson and Smith being particularly dangerous. From open play McPhee secured and scored a very pretty try, which Phillips just failed to convert after a fine effort. The Marist forwards by hard work repelled the attack, and carried play down field when, from a penalty, O’Brien kicked a fine goal, the final whistle sounding immediately after with the score: High School 14, M.B.O.B. 6.

Mr. H. Seed refereed.

Technical O.B. (14) v. Pirates (nil) – Technical’s forwards took control from the commencement and kept the upper hand for some time. A good back movement resulted in Evans (wing) gathering in from Jane to score in the corner. M. O’Brien converted. Technical continued to press and play was confined to the Black territory until a fine dribbling rush by Pirates eased the position. At half-time the score was unchanged. The Grey forwards continued to hold the upper hand in the second spell, and were successful in adding three points when Riddell led a dribbling rush and scored. Further honours went to Technical when Burns, on the wing, just succeeded in scrambling over in the corner. O’Brien failed to convert. Play followed in neutral territory until the final whistle sounded, when the score was: Technical O.B. 14, Pirates 0. Mr. A. Ellis refereed.

Clive Default to H.S.O.B. – Owing to Clive failing to put in an appearance, H.S.O.B. were awarded a win by default.

THIRD GRADE

HASTINGS SECTION

Celtic 6 v. Havelock North 19.

NAPIER SECTION.

H.S.O.B. 5 v. Tech. O.B. 3.
Taradale 23 v. Clive 10.

FOURTH GRADE

HASTINGS SECTION

Celtic 12 v. Hastings Old Boys 0.

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY

HASTINGS JUNIOR TEAM TO MEET NAPIER

The Hastings selector (Mr. B. M. Hewitt) has chosen the following junior representative team to meet the Napier juniors in the curtain-raiser to the Hawke’s Bay-Auckland match at Napier next Saturday: –

Fullback: Crawford (H.S.O.B.)
Three-quarters: Cameron (H.S.O.B.), K. West (Waimarama), Collinge (H.S.O.B.)
Five-eighths: McKenzie (Celtic), Hannigan (H.S.O.B.)
Half: August (Waimarama).
Wing-Forward: McNeil (Waimarama).
Hookers: Honeybun (Havelock), Taylor (H.S.O.B.)
Middle row: Cooper (Havelock), Large (Celtic), Irwin (H.S.O.B.)
Backrow: Thompson (H.S.O.B.), McArthur (Celtic).
Emergencies – Forwards: Fitzgibbons (Celtic) and Townsend (Celtic).
Backs: Gillies (Waimarama) and McKennie (Celtic).

The team will assemble at the Post Office site, Russell Street, at 12.15 o’clock. Anyone unable to play is to ring 4004.

CENTRAL H.B.

RUGBY COMPETITIONS

TAKAPAU BEAT WAIPUKURAU.

A GOOD GAME.

In fine but very cold weather the second round of the Central Hawke’s Bay fixtures was advanced a further stage to-day, Waipukurau meeting Takapau at Waipukurau in the presence of a good attendance. The ground was fairly heavy.

The teams were: –
Takapau. – Nepe, Olsen, Parker, Thompson, Broderick, Hepere, Russell, Wi Hunter, Martin, Clayton, Niania, M. Maaka, W. Hunter, King, D. Maaka.
Waipukurau. – Walsh, McNab, Rupuhu, Pakau, Smales, Gibson, Adams, Waterhouse, Spotswood, Drower, Smith, Panapa, Ross, Arlidge, Scherf.

Takapau won the toss and Smales kicked off. Waipukurau invaded, Smales being prominent. Repeatedly Keperi lined well at half-way. From a penalty McNab found touch advantageously for Waipukurau. Under pressure Nepe lined and relieved for Takapau. Several passing efforts by Waipukurau went astray through faulty reception. Broderick marked and Takapau attacked, eventually reaching the local twenty-five, where Walsh relieved to half-way as the result of a penalty.

Waipukurau carried the ball to the Takapau twenty-five. A good scoring chance was missed, Adams punting across the line and Nepe forcing. Adams a little later was penalised for obstructing Thompson and a penalty awarded at the twenty-five line enabled D. Maaka to goal.

Takapau   3
Waipukurau   0

Led by Scherf and Arlidge Waipukurau invaded, but the defence held good. Adams and Paku were responsible for penetrating into the Takapau twenty-five, where a forward onslaught terminated with Spotswood dashing across for a try, which Paku converted.

Waipukurau   5
Takapau   3

From a scrum Adams set his backs moving in mid-field, Rupuhu gaining much ground by a good run, and for some minutes play hovered in Takapau territory till Wi Hunter and Parker led a turning movement to the Waipukurau twenty-five. From a penalty at 25 yards range D. Maaka narrowly missed goaling.

Awarded a penalty, Takapau did no gain advantage as Rupuhu returned to touch in the visitors’ twenty-five. Smales centred headily to mid-field, but Nepe returned to good purpose and the spell ended with play in mid-field. At half-time the score read:

Waipukurau   5
Takapau   3

SECOND HALF.

The second spell opened with the visitors on the aggressive. Olsen lined to the Waipukurau twenty-five, when from a forward loose attack, Clayton grounded the ball across the line near the corner. D. Maaka failed with the kick.

Takapau   6
Waipukurau   5

Waipukurau invaded, but off-side play went against that side, Takapau assuming the offensive till Adams marked. Later Takapau forced under pressure, and when Smales attempted to put a goal for off side play Waipukurau were penalised, losing some ground. Then Takapau broke away in a good passing movement, which was spoilt by King, who threw the ball towards touch instead of in field. Intercepting a pass Smales stemmed a determined Takapau invasion. Spotswood was conspicuous in breaking through the ruck, and by punting, he gained ground along the line, but a change in the scene of play came when Nepe, clearing well to mid-field, beat Paku for possession and lined advantageously. In a fine passing movement all the Takapau backs, from Russell to Thompson, were engaged, the latter being collared. Good loose back play by Waipukurau was the next attractive feature.

Exciting play marked the closing stages, with Waipukurau attacking. Paku fumbled and Takapau assumed the offensive with Smales defending. Play was held up for several minutes on account of an injury to Broderick. Adams lined in Takapau’s twenty-five, but M. Maaka returned to mid-field, the game ending:

Takapau   6
Waipukurau   5

Waipukurau Old Boys (9) v. Onga Onga (8). The game was played at Onga Onga.

Te Aute College (6) v. Waipawa (3). This match was played at Waipawa.

JUNIOR GRADE.

In the junior match, Old Boys v. Tikokino, Old Boys won by 14 points to nil. Watts and Dwyer scored, the latter adding two tries to his one in the first half and converting one. Mr. P. Smyrk refereed.

Te Aute defeated Waipukurau juniors by five points to nil. Merritt gained a try and Tukera converted. Mr. H. Woodward refereed.

INDIVIDUALITY IN GOLF

GREAT GOLFERS ARE NATURAL GOLFERS.

GEORGE DUNCAN’S BELIEF.

George Duncan holds that all great golfers are natural golfers, and that they have reached their position by cultivating their individual style and eliminating faults. Discussing the probability of learning golf from the films now being produced by Bobby Jones, he says that it will be interesting and instructive, but golf is not learnt second hand. “I have had pupils who will never become golfers because it is not in them,” he says. “It is easy enough to turn a 24 handicap player into an 18 man, and gradually get him down to the lower double figures, but it depends on his own natural aptitude as to whether he will ever get into single figures. It is easy to say that the average golfer allows his right hand to come into play too much, but apart from such a generalisation, the grip is something which cannot be moulded into a uniform method. Then there is the general pose. Bobby Jones has a curious habit of turning towards the intended flight of the ball before he has struck it. But I can see some of the rabbits trying to do the same thing. They would never hit the ball at all. Every golfer who has achieved distinction has done so naturally and without regard to books of reference and instructions. Some of them play most unconventionally. They do many things which the guide books say should not be done. They are great golfers because they are naturally so. There is no such thing as a machine made golfer.

“There are any number of players who devote their miserable selves to slavish interpretation of their tutor’s instructions, and not always are the interpretations correct. They will see that everything is as it should be, and then – hit the ball about a hundred yards, or perhaps send it scuttling along the carpet into the nearby bunker. No, the real golfer, the man who is likely to become a first-class player, and certainly the man who will get the most enjoyment out of the game, is the one who permits his natural style to be modified by expert advice, but refuses to let it be dominated thereby. I am an absolute believer in lessons, but the tutor and the pupil should make allowances for individuality.”

SOCCER FOOTBALL

A SPEEDY GAME

UNITED DEFEAT BEST NIGHTERS

The re-play for the Fairlough Cup took place on Cornwall Park, Hastings, this afternoon between Best Nighters and Hastings United.

United kicked off, Best Nighters taking the ball into the United defence, Anderson putting the ball behind. United then took the ball up the field Ennis putting it over the line. Best Nighters then missed the open goal, Leicester putting across the goal mouth. United then took up the play, Dungie just missing for United. Best Nighters then claimed two corners and Simmonds opened the score for United.

United was now having most of the play, Brehant just missed another goal. Best Nighters took the ball up the field, Anderson putting the ball behind. United then made a rush but they were pulled up for off-side play. United then forced a corner, putting the ball behind.

A fine bit of work by the Best Nighters’ forwards saw Newlyn open the score for Best Nighters.

United   1
Best Nighters   1

United then gave another corner, Thomson scoring for United.

United   2
Best Nighters   1

United still kept up the pressure and Dungie missed an open goal. Best Nighters then took the ball up the field, Chambers putting it over the bar. Best Nighters then started to force matters, Newlyn putting behind.

Half time was sounded with United leading.

SECOND HALF

On the re-start Best Nighters started to force matters, often putting the ball behind, but United cleared. Anedrson [Anderson] then missed an open goal. A fine bit of passing work by the United forwards ended up in Simmonds just marking.

United still kept up the pressure and forced a corner, Moss clearing for Best Nighters, then broke away and after a hard tussle in front of the goal Anderson scored.

Best Nighters   2
United   2

Play then was up and down the field, the Best Nighters’ goalie saving a great shot from Dungie. The United forwards missed one great chance. Simmonds got over again for the United. Best Nighters then broke away and Atkins saved a goal shot from Newlyn. United then broke away again and Brehant passed to Ennis who scored.

United   4
Best Nighters   2

Best Nighters then broke away, Offen scoring.

United   4
Best Nighters   3

The game now was very fast, both goals being visited in turn and both teams trying to score.

The whistle sounded after a very fast game. United ran out the winners by 4 to 3.

HOCKEY

GAMES IN HASTINGS.

SIX MATCHES PLAYED.

The Hawke’s Bay Hockey Association’s men’s and ladies’ competitions were continued at Cornwall Park, Hastings, this afternoon, a big crowd watching six games.

Results were as follow: –

Ladies.

Matariki defeated Y.M.P. by 4 goals to nil. Misses Hanna, Collier, Kamo and King scored a goal apiece. – Messrs. Lewis and Surgenor refereed.
Kahuranaki defeated Waimarama 2-0, Raihana scoring a good goal. – Messrs. Burnett and West refereed.
Whakatu had an easy win over Hastings, the final score being 8-0. – Messrs Fulton and Te Hau refereed.

Men.

Kahuranaki defeated Matariki 2-1 after an exciting and fast game. – Messrs. Le Compte and French refereed.
Heretaunga defeated Huia, 4-1. – Messrs Surgenor and French refereed.
Old Boys defeated Kiwis, 4-2. McNab and Fulton each netted twice for Old Boys and McCutcheon and Nash both found the net for the Napier side. – Messrs. West and Lewis refereed.

BASKETBALL

MATCHES AT HASTINGS

SCHOOL OLD GIRLS IN FORM.

The Hastings Basketball Association’s competitions were continued at Ebbett Park, Hastings, this afternoon, when four senior and five junior games were played. In the senior division Hight School Old Girls had a double win. Two School teams in the junior grade also won.

Results of the various games played are as follow: –

Senior Grade.
H.S.O.G. (B) defeated Best Nighters 18-3.
West End (A) defeated West End (B) by default.
Havelock defeated H.S. (B) 19-3.
H.S.O.G. (A) defeated H.S.O.G. (C) 13-10.

Junior Grade.
West End (A) defeated Parkvale (B) 14-4.
H.S. (B) defeated Havelock 13-10.
C.O.G. (B) defeated H.S. (D) 11-0.
Parkvale (A) defeated C.O.G. (A) 19-3.
H.S. (C) defeated West End (B) 13-3.

After. – John: I could hold your hand forever. I’d like to put your hand in my pocket, and take it away with me.
Clair: Don’t worry, dear. I’ll be in your pocket enough after we’re married.

Whence Came They?. – Two men were having a drink in a bar. Said one, seriously: “What’s yer great ambition, Jock? Is there any one thing in the world you’d like better than anither?”
“No,” said Jock hopefully, “anither would just suit me fine.”

SPORT IN OTHER CENTRES

AUCKLAND.
Rugby – Technical Old Boys 9 v. College Rides 6; Grafton 14 v. City 0; ‘Varsity 10 v. Grammar 3; Manukau 6 v. Training College 3.
Soccer. – Thistle 7 v. Celtic 2; Tramurewa 2 v. Ponsonby 1.

INVERCARGILL.
Rugby. – Star 18 v. Waikiwi 14; Blues 6 v. Pirates 0; Old Boys 22 v. Southern 2.

BLENHEIM.
Rugby. – Marlborough 12 v. Nelson 6.

MASTERTON.
Rugby. – Old Boys 17 v. Masterton 3; Dalefield 13 v. Red Star 6.

MANAWATU.
Rugby. – Palmerston North O.B. 12 v. Feilding O.B. 18.

WELLINGTON.
Rugby. – Senior A: University 9 v. Hutt 10; Berhampore 0 v. Oriental 3; Eastbourne 15 v. Athletic 6; Wellington 16 v. Old Boys 11; Marists 16 v. Poneke 0; Petone 33 v. Miramar 14. Senior B: Upper Hutt 6 v. Porirua 9; St. Pat’s Old Boys 14 v. Training College 3.
Soccer – Chatham Cup: Petone 6 v. Diamond 2. Championship: Seatoun 3 v. Marists 2; Thistle 2 v. W.Y.M.I. 0.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL

HURDLES

(Special to Press Association).
(Received 4. 6.0 p.m.)
Melbourne, July 4.

The Grand National Hurdles resulted: –
COCKROW   1
OLINA   2
MOSSTROOPER   3

Won by five lengths, seven lengths between second and third. Time, 6.24.
W. Howson rode the winner.

RACING RESULTS

Racing results will be found on page 2.

TENNIS

PRINCE GEORGE AT WIMBLEDON

(British Official Wireless)
(Received 4, 12.30 p.m.)
Rugby, July 3.

Prince George was among the visitors who occupied the Royal box at the Centre Court at Wimbledon today. The principal event, the final for the women’s singles championship, was won by Fraulein Aussem, who beat  Mlle Krawinkel, 6-2, 7-5.

In the semi-finals of the men’s doubles, Lott and Van Ryn beat Perry and Hayes, 6-4, 11-9, 8-6.

Perry and Miss Healey (Britain) retired in the semi final of the mixed-doubles owing to an accident to Perry and the match went to Lott and Mrs. Harper (America). The score in this unfinished match was 1-6, 3-4, deuce (retired).

Shields was compelled, owing to an accident, to scratch from the singles championship. S. B. Wood, who was to have met him in the final round to-morrow, is therefore given a walkover.

Collins and Miss Ridley beat Spence and Miss Betty Nuthall in the semi-final mixed doubles.

GOLF METHODS

BRITISH OR AMERICAN.

WHICH IS THE BEST?

The wholesale upsets scored in the recent British amateur golf championship have started afresh the discussion of the methods prevailing in England and in the United States.

As everyone knows, the British amateur competition is begun with match play whereas the U.S. amateur championship has a qualifying round, after which the players are matched according to the scores made in medal competition.

In the British plan the two prime favourites could meet in the first round, which the necessary elimination of one. In the U.S. plan the aces do not meet until the quarter-final or subsequent rounds.

Thus the element of luck would seem to enter into the British play more completely than in the U.S. competition.

It might be well for some of the critics of the British plan to show just why luck should not be a factor.

There is to be sure, an objection to the meeting of the favoured players in an early round, but this year’s British upset was not caused by such an occurrence. It was in the round next to the quarter-final that the three aces, George Voight of New York and the British players, Roger Wethered and Cyril Tolley, were eliminated, their defeats were scored by relative unknowns.

It seems rather patent that if a star of, say Wethered’s reputed brilliance is unable to win out over a scantily regarded player, then the star’s rating was too high in the first place.

As for the excellence of the U.S. system one might remind its enthusiasts of the time two years ago when the great Bobby Jones was eliminated by Johnny Goodman, an unknown in the first round of the U.S. amateur at Pebble Beach.

GOLF

HASTINGS CLUB

MEDAL MATCH

The following are the results of the medal match played on the Club’s course to-day. A feature of the afternoon round was the brilliant score of 73 returned by T. Garrod.

A. Grade.

Gross   Hcp.   Net
T. Garrod   73   6   67
R. O’Donoghue   84   11   73
F. Moore   90   15   75
R. White   84   10   76
F. S. Candy   92   15   77
H. E. Elliott   94   16   78
J. M. Campbell   87   8   79
W. H. Wood   95   14   81
S. Averill   96   14   82

B. Grade.
E. J. W. Hallett   91   22   69
E. T. Gifford   91   22   69
W. T. Chaplin   96   22   74
A. S. Tonkin   91   17   74
G. W. Estaugh   96   20   76
W. B. Nicholl   100   25   75
J. Arrell   94   18   76
G. H. Clark   94   18   76
R. M. Egan   97   20   77
J. Redward   97   20   77
J. N. Craig   102   25   77
M. Fenwick   97   19   78
A. Murley   97   17   80
L. A. Denton   110   25   85

PARKVALE LADIES’ CLUB

The following are the results of to-day’s play: –

Mrs. N. Fippard   99   27   72
Mrs. Toothill   93   20   73
Mrs. J. Crerar   89   14   75
Mrs. J. Vesty   94   19   73
Mrs. J. Garrod   99   19   78
Mrs C. Torr   97   19   78
Miss Crumpton   111   31   80

CRICKET

COUNTY GAMES.

CENTURY TO DACRE.

(United Press Association – By Cable – Copyright.)
(Received 4, 10.15 a.m.)
London, July 3.

County cricket games results as follows :-

Kent in the first innings made 130 – Nichols five for 42 – and in the second 162, Essex in the first made 289 – O’Connor 119 – and in the second lost none for 4. Essex won by ten wickets.

Lancashire in the first innings made 239 – Goddard five for 92 – and in the second 111 – Goddard four for 48. Gloucester in the first made 320 – Dacre 100 – and in the second lost two for 24. Gloucester won by eight wickets.

Somerset in the first innings made 309 – Macaulay six for 69 – and in the second 107 – Verity six for 32. Yorkshire won by an innings and 33 runs.

Sussex in the first innings lost seven for 470 (declared) – J. Langridge 161, Cook not out 103, Duleepsinhji 73- and in the second lost eight for 104. Glamorgan in the first made 296 and followed on to make 274. Sussex won by 2 two wickets.

Northants in the fire made 253 and in the second lost two for 259 (declared) – Timms not out 131, Jupp not out 101. Hampshire in the first made 334 – Arnold 100 – and in the second lost one for 112. Hampshire won on the first innings.

Surrey in the first innings made 170 and in the second lost six for 369 (declared) – Hobbs 103, Sandham 107. Derby in the first made 183 and in the second lost eight for 255 – Storer not out 155. Derby won on the first innings.

Middlesex in the first innings made 330 – Hendren 189, Lee 94 – and in the second lost two for 312 (declared) – Hendren not out 100, Stevens not out 170. Warwick in the first made 241 – Parsons not out 83 – and in the second lost four for 218. Middlesex won on the first innings.

Oxford in the first made 215 – Hurlett five for 39 – and in the second lost nine for 238 (declared). Marylebone in the first made 63 – Owen Smith six for 27 – and in the second 142. Oxford won by 260 runs.

Gower’s XI. in the first made 229 – Bryan 85 – and in the second 224 – Brown five for 58. Cambridge in the first lost four for 503 (declared) – Kemp Welch 126, Wilcox 114, Brown not out 100. Cambridge won by an innings and 30 runs.

BOXING

MID-CANTERBURY AMATEURS

TITLES WON

Ashburton, July 4.

The Mid-Canterbury boxing championships resulted: –

Lightweight: N. Moulin (Christchurch) 9st. 9lb., beat F. Andrews, (Christchurch) 9st. 12lb.; L. Towers (Longbeach) 10st. Beat W. Wallace (Dunsandel), 10st. Towers injured his thumb and the final was awarded to Moulin by default.

Welterweight: H. Clegg (Christchurch) 10st. 7lb., beat E. Fail (Christchurch) 10st. 4lb.

Light heavyweight: E. Pocock (Dunsandel) 11st. 10lb., beat A. Bourne (Christchurch) 11st. 13lb. The fight was stopped at the end of the first round.

Bantam-weight: A. Ennis (Christchurch) 8st. 3lb., beat W. Sutherland (Ashburton) 8st. 2lb. In the first round. N. Fisher (Christchurch) 8st. 11lb., beat Ennis. Fisher is a schoolboy aged 15.

Featherweight: A. Carrie (Temuka) 8st. 13lb., beat W. Prendergast (Ashburton) 8st. 12lb.

Both. – Sandy was escorting his lady love on a wee walk. Passing a refreshment-room he turned round and said:
“Maggie, would ye like some fruit? Or would ye rather have sweets?”
The startled Maggie replied: “Sure, Sandy; but I’d like both.”
“Ah, weel,” said he, “I’ll get ye one of those ‘apples-on-a-stick’ an’ ye’ll have both”.

4   THE HAWKE’S BAY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, SPORTS EDITION, JULY 4, 1931.

Gentle Art of Judo

VERY USEFUL WAY OF ATTACK & DEFENCE.

JAPANESE SYSTEM IS DISCUSSED BY A NOTED EXPONENT OF IT.

Although the Japanese art of jiu-jitsu is widely known, by name at least, it is not generally appreciated that there are two forms of it, and that judo, which is the form most used as a physical exercise, is taught under two methods. The wollowing [following] article from a Japanese publication explains this.

Jiu-jitsu, literally meaning the “soft” or “gentle” art, has, in war, and the hazards of peace, frequently proved to be of extraordinary staunchness and value in attack and defence, just as boxing has been used in matters of life and death. But judo, being exclusively a peaceful art, is jiu-jitsu adapted to the classroom of physical and spiritual culture. This most subtle of the Oriental sciences, based on the art of attack and defence, has many rules, which are so framed that opponents of unequal weight and strength may train together toward attaining expert status. The origin of jiu-jitsu must be sought as far back as 2000 years ago, when people fought unarmed against hostile tribes. In our feudal times it was practised by samurai or fighting men together with other kinds of martial exercises, such as fencing and archery. Since that early period the art has advanced considerably, although the principal forms remain the same. Some tricks are kept secret except among a few experts.

Judo is taught under two methods, “kata” and “randori,” the former meaning a formal system of prearranged exercises and the latter free exercise practised under conditions of actual contest. It is possible by kata methods to train one’s body much as by Swedish calisthenics, that is to say, one obtains muscular precision and a supple figure. Judo gives a very fine, well-balanced form of exercise, and the peculiarity of the Japanese system is that the muscles never become knotty like those of an ordinary athlete, but remain perfectly soft and pliable, just as the muscles of the Greek athletes are said to have been in the days of the Olympic games.

J. Kano, founder of the Kodokan school, and the most famous instructor in Japan, gives in his lectures, some ideas of his basic conceptions of the mental value to be derived from physical competence and confidence.

“One main feature of the art is the application of the principle on non-resistance and the taking advantage of the opponent’s loss of equilibrium.

Let us say that the strength of a man is represented by 10 units, whereas my strength is represented by seven units. Then if he pushes me with all his force, I shall certainly be pushed back, even if I oppose him with all my strength. This would happen because I used all my strength against him. But if, instead of opposing him, I were to leave him unresisted, by withdrawing my body, just as much as he had pushed, remembering at the same time, to keep my balance, then he would naturally lean forward and thus lose his balance. In this new position he may have become so weak (not in actual physical strength but because of his awkward position) as to have his strength represented for the moment by, say only three units, instead of 10 strength, as originally represented by seven units. Here then I am momentarily in an advantageous position, and I can defeat my opponent using only half of my strength, that is half of my seven units, or 3½, against his three. This leaves on-half of my strength available for any emergency. Thus we can save unnecessary expenditure of energy in ordinary bodily contests and also in our daily life.

“I will next explain to you how one can be mentally trained in judo. This can be done by kata as well as by randori, but more successfully by the latter, as randori is the competition between two persons, using all the resources at their command and obeying the prescribed rules of judo. Such an attitude of mid and its exercise in devising means of attack and defence tend to make the learner earnest and sincere, cautious and deliberative in all his dealings. At the same time, one is trained for quick decision and prompt action, because in randori, unless one decides quickly and acts promptly, he will always lose his opportunity either in attacking or in defence.

“I wish to explain how the principle of the maximum use of mind and body is helpful in promoting moral conduct. A man is sometimes very excitable and prone to anger. But when one comes to consider that to be excited is an unnecessary expenditure of energy, giving benefit to nobody but often doing harm to oneself and others, the student must refrain from such conduct. One is sometimes despondent from disappointment. One is gloomy and has no courage to work. Such a man is, to my mind, paradoxical as it may sound, in the same position as one who is at the zenith of success. In their case there is only one road to follow-that is what he deems the best at the time.

“Thus the teaching of judo may be said to lead a man at the bottom of disappointment to a state of vigorous activity with a bright hope in future.”

Equipment for the sport is quite simple, as it consists of what appears to be rough cotton pyjama trousers, a thick, strong, kimono-shaped jacket, with moderately wide cylindrical sleeves, and a sash of strong cotton cloth wound two or three time round the waist.

GREAT FIGHTERS LIKE TO FIGHT

HIGHLY STRUNG BOXERS.

Ace Hudkins was one fighter who always liked to fight, and when Ace was such a card around Los Angeles he got a lot of fun out of fighting and a lot of money besides (says an American writer).

Mickey Walker is another fighter who got a lot of fun and excitement out of his fights.

Harry Greb took to fighting as a joke. It was just another night’s work to him. They say that Greb had a habit of asking the referee to go out on a party with him after the fight was over. He would always extend this invitation to the referee as the referee called him to the centre of the ring for instructions.

The great majority of fighting men are highly nervous just before squaring off with a capable opponent. The latter-day Jack Dempsey was almost as bad as Nonpareil, who in some instances shook so badly that he could not lace his shoes.

Jim Corbett was on the verge of a nervous breakdown before the Fitzsimmons fight.

Britton and Leonard were high-strung fellows. Dumb Dan Morgan invariably handed the former welterweight champion a towel as he returned to his corner. Britton would squeeze it in his glove for an instant and hand it back. Leonard kept inquiring about the part in his hair.

Tommy Loughran steels himself to fighting, as did Tunney and Mandell. Any kind of a solid shot hurts the Philadelphian, as it did Gene and Sammy. Tremendous will power put this trio over. Max Schmeling is highly geared, and shows it outside the ring as well as in it; and Jack Sharkey has been wound up to a hysterical condition. Maxie Rosenbloom travels largely on nervous energy.

Printed and published by Wm Chas. Whitlock, Lucknow Road, Havelock North, for “The Tribune” Limited, at the Registered office of the Company Queen Street, Hastings.

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1931.

TENNIS IN CHINA

GAME BECOMING POPULAR.

ORIENTALS AS DAVIS CUP CONTENDERS.

The announcement of the All-China Athletic Society that China intends to compete in the Davis Cup next year has doubtless come in the nature of a surprise to tennis followers unaware of the great strides the game has made in the East during the last few years.

Yet the skill of S. C. Wu, the Cambridge Blue who figured prominently in English tournaments a few seasons back and played at Wimbledon, ought to have suggested the possibilities of the Chinese at lawn tennis were as great as those of the Japanese, who have in a sense already arrived.

O. D. Rasmussen, a great authority on Chinese lawn tennis, prophesises in the official organ of the game, that there will soon be as many Chinese as Japanese competing in English tournaments.

If they are all like Wu, who was promptly christened “Mr. Wu” by his English friends, the Chinese will be popular in English tennis, for Mr. Wu was a keen and genial sportsman who liked to try his hand at any English game.

Wu came in for a great deal of chaffing when he was beaten at real tennis by an expert at that game, who for a bet agreed to use a bat made out of a piece of ordinary wood, with not gut or string of any kind in the blade. Wu went about for a long time afterwards saying to himself, “Fancy being beaten by a bit of wood!”

A matter of Selection. – Radio fan: Pity the poor radio fan, he must take his music as it comes.
Musician: Yes, but not so the banjoist; he can “pick” his.

That Was Easy. – Mistress: Do you think you will settle down here? You’ve left so many situations.
Maid: Yes, M’n. But remember I didn’t leave any of them voluntarily.

The Chestnut Tree

Mistress: “Be careful with those books. Several go back to George the First.”
Maid: “Yes mum, and I see several should go back to the library.”

His Score. – “What’s that piece of cord tied round your finger for?”
“My wife put it there to remind me to post a letter.”
“And did you post it?”
“No, she forgot to give it to me.”

After a Year. – Wife: “Oh, George, do you realise it’s almost a year since our honeymoon, and that glorious holiday we spent on the sands! I wonder how we’ll spend this one?”
George: “On the rocks.”

Hardly Tactful. – Mistress: I don’t like to have to keep complaining, Mary, but I do wish you would realise that when the master leaves his shoes outside the bedroom door it means that he wants them cleaned.
Maid: Very well, madam – and what does it mean when he leaves them outside the front door?

Procrastination. – Doctor: Are you still taking the morning cold dip?
Patient: No, I gave it up to save time.
Doctor: Why, it only takes a minute or two.
Patient: I know, but I was always late at the office because I spent three-quarters of an hour in bed hesitating.

Suspicious. – For 12 months Dave had been visiting the little widow, but never a word of love had he spoken. One day he surprised the little woman at the washtub.
“Will yer marry me, Liz?” he blurted out as soon as he arrived.
The widow looked up and said, suspiciously: “Yer ain’t lost yer job, ‘ave yer?”

His Turn. – “The last time I met you,” said Drinkwater, “you made me the happiest man in town – you were sober! To-day you make me very miserable – you are drunk.”
“That’sh oirite,” hiccoughed Soak, “It’sh my turn to hic – be happy!”

Satisfaction: – An actor who had been visiting his agent’s office for nearly five years without any encouragement finally barked: “Listen here, now: Can you book me or not?”
The agent shook his head in the “no” manner.
“Well, then,” said the disgusted fellow, “give me back my name and address!”

He, She, It. – “What gender is ‘baby’?” asked the teacher.
“It can be masculine, feminine, or neuter,” young Tommy answered.
“What do you mean, Tommy?” asked the teacher. “Surely you know that that cannot be right.”
“Yes, it is, miss. There’s a baby boy a baby girl, and a baby car.” Tommy replied.

Careful. – She was having her first driving lesson. “The hand lever,” said her instructor, “brakes the rear wheels only, and the foot pedal brakes all four. Is that clear?”
“Y-Yes,” replied the learner doubtfully, “but I’d rather not have any of them broken.”

Wrong Again. –  A schoolmistress was taking down the names and ages of her scholars at the commencement of the term, when coming in turn to a little white-headed boy, she asked him: “Well my little lad, how old are you?”
“My name ain’t lad,” he said sharply, “it’s John.”
“Well,” said the schoolmistress, “what is the rest of your name?”
“Why, that’s all the name I’ve got – just John – needn’t put dad’s name down. He’s too big to go to school.”
“Well, how old are you?”
“I ain’t old at all – I’m young.”

A Profitable Game. – “Look, my poor fellow,” said Givem to the seedy, shivering individual who asked for money, “I never give cash to any beggars; but if you come along to my house I’ll give you a good, warm overcoat.”
“Do you wanter ruin me business?” asked Cagim.

The Hint. – “I never see the Meanes coming to see you now. Have you quarrelled with them?” “Oh, no, but as they always dropped in at supper time we got tired of them and gave them a hint which they took.”
“Oh, indeed. What did you do?”
“Well, we put nothing but sponge cake on the table!”

Their Chance. – The loin of mutton had been plated on the table, and with poised carver the landlady inquired: “Would you like me to cut it saddlewise?” “Well,” replied one of the boarders, “I think you had better cut it bridlewise, for then we should all stand a better chance to get a ‘bit’ in our mouths!”

HIGH HONOURS

N.Z. ATHLETES

IN WORLD’S BEST CLASS

PAST OLYMPIC GAMES.

It is doubtful whether New Zealanders realise the full merit of performances registered by representatives of the Dominion at past Olympic Games. True, only one Olympic title has been won by New Zealand, and that by Ted Morgan, the well-known boxer; but there have been several outstanding achievements by New Zealand competitors that placed them in the first of world athletes.

When, after hurried preparations, New Zealand’s team of two athletes, one swimmer and an oarsman, left for the seventh Olympiad at Antwerp in 1920, there were few who expected the team to perform as brilliantly as it did. The trip Home was greatly prolonged and the team’s chances of success were further reduced by its arrival at Antwerp only nine days before the opening of the Games. And yet each member of the team made an excellent showing, particularly the hurdler, H. E. Wilson, and the sprinter, G. Davidson, both of whom reached the finals.

Wilson’s Hurdling.

In the 100 metres hurdles, Wilson was content right through to the final merely to qualify for the next stage. He finished second in his best of the first round to an Italian, Colbacchini, in 15 3-5 sec, and in the first semi-final he was third to the Americans, Barron and Smith, in 15 sec, which equalled the then Olympic record. In the final Wilson was up against Earl Thomson, regarded as the greatest hurdler of all time, but at the finish, although Thomson established a new Olympic record of 14 4-3 sec., Wilson was fourth, only two yards away.

Davidson also made a most impressive showing. In his heat of the first round of the hundred metres Davidson was second to the South African, J. K. Ayres-Oosterlaak, but in the second round was defeated by the great American sprinter Charles Paddock and an Algerian, Ali Khan, and thus dropped out of the contest. It was noteworthy, however, that Davidson was only a yard away from Paddock at the finish.

Brilliant Sprinter.

In the 200 metres, having benefited from his runs in the hundred metres, Davidson showed clearly, with brilliant performances, that had he been in proper condition he possibly would have won the final. Davidson easily won his best in the first round in 22 3-5 sec., and in the second round nosed Paddock out of first place in the third heat in 22 4-3 sec. He finished third to Murchison (U.S.A.) and Edward (England) in the first semi final, defeating Morris Kirksey (U.S.A.), who three years later toured New Zealand with two other Americans, Krogness and Merchant. Over the first part of the final Davidson clapped on remarkable pace and looked all over a winner, but in the last fifty or sixty yards lack of condition told its tale. He was unable to maintain his advantage and finished fifth, but no more than three yards behind the winner, A. Woodring (U.S.A.)

The calibre of Davidson was recognised by the Americans who stated that with proper preparation on the cinder tracks in America the New Zealander would be a prospective world’s champion.

Porritt’s Achievement.

Davidson and Wilson are but two New Zealand athletes who have competed with distinction at the Olympic games. A. E. Porritt, who left New Zealand as a Rhodes scholar, is another New Zealander who gained fame. Before he left England, Porritt was regarded as no more than an average sprinter, but at the Olympic games in Paris in 1924 he finished third in the final of the 100 metres to H. M. Abrahams (Great Britain) and Jackson Schols (U.S.A.), beating in the process three crack American sprinters, Bowman, Paddock and Murchison, all of whom were more experienced than Porritt. The New Zealander’s performance was a remarkable achievement. In the space of a few months a good average sprinter had developed into one of the world’s best.

Teams for Next Games.

The performances of Davidson, Wilson, and Porritt go to show that given the opportunity New Zealand athletes, whose time on grass tracks may appear poor in comparison with those of athletes overseas, are capable of big things. There are in New Zealand to-day not only track athletes but competitors in other branches of sport well worthy of selection for the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1932, and who knows that some of them may not gain even higher honours than Davidson, Wilson, and Porritt! Whereas in the past money has literally had to be “scraped” together to send teams away, the New Zealand Olympic Games Council this year, through the popular appeal by the Big Windfall Art Union at present being made throughout New Zealand, hopes to have a big sum in hand to take full advantage of the unique opportunity that is presented by the Games being held in Los Angeles of this Dominion being represented by the biggest team that has ever left these shores.

Cryptic. – With the object of becoming a citizen of the United States, one Jacob Provinsky filled in a naturalisation form. Three of the questions he answered thus:
Name: Jacob Provinsky.
Born: Yes.
Business: Rotten.

The Nations in Lawn Tennis

A REIVEW [REVIEW] OF PROMINENT PLAYERS IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE.

With the lawn tennis championships at Wimbledon in progress, and the Davis Cup competition drawing toward the most important part of it, an article, written recently by E. J. Sampson for the “Manchester Guardian,” becomes of special interest-partly because of its little sidelights on players who are at Wimbledon now. The article ran as follows: –

One swallow may not make a summer, but one new “star” may make all the difference in a lawn tennis season. F. J. Perry may be the new performer who may make the 1931 season one to be remembered. If Austin has improved his stamina, and if Perry improves his backhand and steels his nerves in times of crisis, then we may shine in the Davis Cup competition and at Wimbledon, and even in the French championships. Other nations seem to be relying on old players; they have been unable to find new champions.

Davis Cup Hopes.

Having beaten Monaco in a Davis Cup tie we should win again when we meet Belgium, and we should also defeat the survivor of Germany, South Africa, Switzerland, and Ireland. That would put us in the semi-final of the European Zone, to meet, in all probability, Japan, and that should see us in the final of the top half of the draw. A pleasant dream; but by no means impossible of realisation. [Great Britain did beat Japan. – Sports Ed.].

Germany is weak, with no Moldenauer, Froizheim too old, and Daniel Pren suspended for infraction of the amateur rule. South Africa relies on Raymond Farquharson, and Kirby Raymond is no younger and no better. Farquharson, who two years ago was a pretty volleyer at Cambridge, is not a force off the ground, while Kirby is a young player of whom high hopes are formed, and may turn out to be really a force. Of the other countries mentioned, there is none with serious pretentions to the cup, and our chances of appearing in the final are considerable. Perry has such wonderful stamina, such a fine range of volleys, is so exceptional overhead, and has a piercing forehand taken really early, that it seems wrong that such excellencies should not have the support of a great backhand. A great backhand is a rarity, but Austin and Kingsley can both show Perry a better version of the stroke than the one he now employes.

When it comes to Wimbledon, there will be no Tilden, but our best will have a chance to measure their skill against some of America’s youthful champions. We are to see F. X. Shields, who is 21, and 6ft 3in, who has great severity, and who greatly impressed our players when they saw him in the States last year. Shields was very nearly champion of America, for he gave Doeg a great fight. We are to see Sidney Wood, now a great stylist, and reputed to be the owner of one of the best backhands in the game. We may also see Berkley Bell again, who always looked so unhappy, and who manages to tumble about the court more than any other of the great ones. We should see Sutter,

the inter-collegiate champion and a fine and determined player. Lett and Van Ryn are coming, one lesson the American players will certainly give is that of good serving. If any player with ambition wishes to improve his service, and has the chance of going to Wimbledon, let him or her study the American delivery and contrast it with the pitiable caricature of service which too many of our players possess. The service should be a weapon of attack rather than a means of putting the ball into play, but at the moment it seems that a good serve does not grow easily in England. The Continental players are not particularly fine servers, and one might perhaps be induced to regard the fine servers as freaks did not the United States provide so many as to render the theory untenable.

The Women Players.

The season should be a good one for our women players; there are so many who are good. If Mrs Helen Wills-Moody does not defend her title, the Wimbledon title should be in English hands for the first time since Mrs Godfree gained it in 1926. It may be Miss Nuthall’s year. Last season she won the American championship, and with Mrs Moody not taking part, Miss Ryanger the power she was in singles, whom has she to fear? Miss Nuthall probably fears no woman player, but she is too often the authoress of her own undoing, her fine strokes are cut just that little bit too fine. The lines are missed, by fractions it may be, but in lawn tennis, as in other pursuits, a miss is as good as a mile.

What applies to Miss Nuthall applies to other attractive stylists – to Miss Round, to Senorita d’Alvares, to Mrs Whittingstall, to Fri. Aussem, and in lesser degree to Mme Matthieu. It may be that the champion will be found in the diminutive person of Miss Mudford, who is as persistent in return from the back of the court. One must not rule out Mrs Watson’s chances, the player who won five games off the reel against Mrs Moody in the Wightman Cup competition. If Mrs Watson could strike that happy vein again hers should be the name to follow the five consecutive successes of Mrs Moody.

Reverting to the men, the power of France must not be ignored, and, formidable as the American challenge may appear, it must by no means be taken that the Davis Cup returns this year to its country of origin. Borotra recently won the indoor championships of the States, and, as the holder of the British and indoor championships, is evidently not a spent force. Cochet is where he was, as the top of the ladder, and if Brugnon is sufficiently recovered from his appendicitis operation he should provide the ideal partner for Cochet. All three should be seen at Wimbledon, and one might suggest that if the learner finds the volleying of Cochet and Borotra too dazzlingly individual he or she should study the fine serving of Jacques Brugon at 36.

GOLF IN N.S.W.

DOMINION PLAYER RETURNS

H. A. BLACK’S IMPRESSIONS.

The opinion that the standard of golf in New Zealand compared very favourably with that in New South Wales was expressed by H. A. Black the New Zealand amateur golf champion, who returned to Wellington by the Marama on Tuesday, after taking part in the New South Wales State championship, in which he reached the semi finals and was then defeated by E. L. Apperly. He regards New Zealand’s chances of retaining the Kirk Windeyer Cup next June as quite bright.

“The New South Wales Golf Council,” he said, “is endeavouring to arrive at a satisfactory method of handicapping, and has introduced the system of handicapping to par Par 3, for a hole up to 240 yards, par 4 for a hole of 241 yards up to 445 yards, par 5 for a hole up to 440 yards and over. Local conditions are not taken into account, such as a prevailing wind, undulating country, and so on. By this method there are no ‘plus’ men players, such as Hattersley, Fawcett and Apperly are on the two mark. In a list recently issued by the New South Wales Golf Council, Manly of all courses in New South Wales has the hardest par, which is 73. Rose Bay and Kensington are one less. Some course pars are as low as 62.

“My deficit of five holes was due to indifferent putting and also to two stymies, which I could not manipulate. A further weakness on the greens in the afternoon saw the match finish in Apperly’s favour, 8 and 7. Apperly’s morning round was a 73, and at the finish of the match was one over fours for the day,” said Black.

“J. Ferrier’s win over Apperly in the final, came to me as a surprise. It is quite evident that, for a lad of 16, he has the right match play temperament and much should be heard of him in the future. Thick-set and tall, he has an unorthodox style. From a fairly wide stance, he crouches over the ball with the right hand well under the shaft, and gives one the impression of uncertainty, although results do not indicate that it is so.”

Photo captions –

UP WITH THE LEADERS DURING THE SECOND ROUND IN THE ADAMS MEMORIAL CUP RACE AT TALEXA PARK.
First Flight leading Sunchild, Trustworthy (rails), Tenedos, Peter Pirate (rails), Brutus and Ngingongingo (winner), on rails, as the field was coming round the bend for the second time.

ENGLISH CHANNEL SUCCESSFULLY CROSSED IN A GLIDER.
Herr Kronfeld (right), a noted German glider pilot, who made a return flight from France to England. The picture on the left shows Herr Kronfeld making a successful trial flight.

MECCA OF NORTH ISLAND WINTER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS AT THE WEEK-END.
A scene at the Dawson Falls hostel, where a gathering of the “alpine clans” will take place this week-end. Members will be present from the Mount Egmont and Taranaki Alpine Clubs, the Ruapehu Ski Club and the Stratford Mountain Club.