ROUND THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 229, 27 September 1928, Page 18

ROUND THE LINKS.

GOLF IN WIND AND RAIN.

SOME COUNTRY EVENTS

(By RUBBERCORE.)

Though tho wind and rain of Saturday afternoon threatened previous records it would appear to have paled by comparison with the manner in which Kingaford Smith and his illustrious companions were whirled to the city following their arrival, the humorous aspect lying in the traffic cop occupying the front seat, and who, in his delirium of importance, forgot no doubt to lay an information against himself. Such, is a sample of the many observations of the week-end clubhouse /ind barbound golfing knights, the inference being that as a principle wet week-ends are a menace to enthusiasts, the clogging of the liver finding vent in satire in its various phases. However, undeterred by weather, various clubs carried on with their fixtures, and at Titirangi several of the championship matches were played. Titirangi Players.

. In the senior event some good golf was witnessed in the match between R. McCrystal and J. M. Hockin, tlie latter scoring decisively after benig in the ascendancy throughout. Hockin is unquestionably playing better golf than at any stage of his career, his win in the Whangarei tournament having imparted to him that necessary tinge of confidence. In practice rounds at Titirangi his scores have several times been equal to Sloan Morpheth's. He contemplates taking part in the South Auckland championship, and should do well. In being ranked third for his club against Middlemore on Saturday, he is being given every encouragement for the excellence of his recent play. Adverting to MeCrystal, all that can be offered is that he was effective just so far as he was allowed.

Another pair having reached a decision are H. Brinsden and P. J. Western, the latter winning after neither had done himself justice. Repeatedly opportunity went begging, which in cases of the kind is- not unusual. Western was the more hardened, and Brinsden, so far as his experience allowed, more versatile, the win of the former reflecting the value of continual play and close association with tournament matches. Though defeated, Brineden has shown himself in a favourable light, the high position he occupied on the qualified list being a good omen for the future. Among the Juniors. Of the juniors the match between Taylor and E. E. Beehan was full of incident, and it can be accepted as splendid work by Beehan to take the match to the sixteenth, as Taylor is capable of golf of a higher plane than the ordinary junior status. Beehan also figured prominently in the Taylor Bowl cotitest, ■and has quickly passed from a novice to one of promise. Again, there was little in it between W. P. Aitken and A. Le Sieur, though the balance of play lay with the former. It will be remembered Aitken recently accomplished an outstanding round of 73, and should he repeat the score will take heavy toll of any opponent within* the grade. G. L. Taylor, club president,' who met heavy defeat from S. Ghylliee, was not doing himself justice, though it is to be recognised Ghyllies is making rapid strides in his game. As a matter of fact the semifinalists as a group have made wonderful progress, and it will require solid match play to win junior honours. Beaumont and L. H. Rogers are the C grade candidates, the former having snatched several games from the fire in his path of success. Until recently he had been seldom to the fore, chief notoriety falling tp him for a sensational one at the sixth a couple of seasons back. On Monday one well-known player put up a solid round in the special medal competition and one felt his inquiry as to other scores reflected pardonable .anticipation. His luck was out, however, as he merely won his own halfcrown, as through a misunderstanding no one else had entered.

The Game at Hamilton.

Finalists in the senior championship of Sf. Andrews, Hamilton, have now been found and the resultant game between Mcßeth and Wynne should be worthy of the occasion. On recent scoring there ie little between the pair, and it is a coincidence that both should have played their early.,golf in. the Canterbury Province. Wynne put up a nice score in the final round of the open championship last year, a score ' which incidentally enabled the southerners whom He represented to tie for the O*Rorke vase. Mcßeth'e career is quite well known to the multitude, one of his beet performances being when he defeated all save B. V. Wright for Canterbury provincial honours. For the South Auckland championship'quite a number of Aucklandere have announced their intention of making the trip, when provided the weather is less freakish than of late a successful tournament should ensue. Wet or fine, however, beyond perhaps the discomfort to the individual, St. Andrews has the saving grace of providng nrst-class conditions, being in many.respects ideal for championship fixtures. Thames Championship.

Of the championship games at the Thames Dr. Gray and Dr. Liggins showed distinct superiority over their opponents and in the absence of the ex-champion, E. J. Clendon, from the field figure as possibilities. With one more round the semi-finals will have been completed, when a clearer indication of the position will be given. Ritcher's score, 83—18— 65, in the Taumurunui Club competition stamps him a better player than is generally accepted, and it is safe to prophesy he will not enjoy his privilege overlong. Several other good cards, were returned, the net 70 appearing to the credit of R. W. Thomas, reflecting a certain degree of talent. At Opotiki l>. Morris had win from J. Kemp in the championship iinal, and in compassing one-half in one over fours gave indication of a future. In combining an early lead with the figures above quoted he set his opponent a hopeless chase and merits beyond all question the title, of champion of the club.

PAKTJKAHGA CLUB.

The match for the captain's trophy the last of the season, will be played on Saturday. The following Iβ the draw: I, Spencer v. Bobbins, Chapman v. J. Elliott' Smith v. Tilston, PavJti t. Knight, eon t. Langford, 11. Spencer v. Brooke Gllmore t. Naylor, Baaing v. B. Spencer McLennan T. Hanard, Meßae t. Beam*, Dr Page t. V. EUlott. '

MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB.

The draw for the vice-president's v. vicecaptain's teams match, to be played at One Tree Hill on Saturday, is ae follows:—G. Goodwin v. E, H. Melville, J. Rankin v. J. Gilmour, &.. Take v. R. Cleghorn, J. M. Elliffe v. F. V>. Wilson, H. Woreley v. i". Newell, L. Knight v. J. W. Court, D. Holland v. R. W. Verry, W. E. Anderson v. J. Gentles, A. H. Blaejcburn v. T. H. Chapman, J. Merhven v. J. W. Clarke, V. Choyce v. J. AV. Tucker, H. V. Ganley v. C. Coleman, W. Calderwood v. A. Cole, J. W. Carr v. J. Uowie, It. Craig v. H. Griffen R. A. McLean v. \V. lTAudney, A. J. Ellis v. J. Dawson, R. H. Jones v. A. Ely, H. W. Frost v. C. M. King, E. A. Robb v. J. H. Goyder, W. H. Graham v. F. Foord, N. Gorton v. H. E. Webster, C. R. Jonee v. W. J. Hockin, J. Harrison v. C. Mcoi, S. Hunter v. A. K. Hawley, B. B. Hooper v. H. L. Halliday, A. Tindell v. A. E. Whitten, F. C. Western v. R. M. Tolhurst, H. W. Shackleford v. C. W. Spooner, S. Reid v. T. C. Stone, W. O. Lane v. F. Schischka, S. E. Lan* v. C. Schnauer, E. Lβ Roche v. G. L. Knight, J. K. Johnston v. W. T. White, J. Murray v. F. Wiseman,. J. A. Stewart v. G. C. St. George, B. V. Reldy v. H. C. Spinley, C. Hardley v. I'. Fraser. The second round of the junior championship will also be played on Saturday.

E7ERSLIE LADIES' CLUB.

The draw for the competition for Mrs. Richardson's trophy on Saturday is as follows:—Mise M. Francis v. Miss J. Derbyshire, Mrs. Lacassie v. Mias J. Little, Miss Cleary v. Mise O'Neill, Miss M. Smith v. Miss B. Mrs. Grant v. Mrs. Bilkey, Mies B. Cosgrave v. Mrs. Richardson, Mise B. Arbuckle v. Miss A. Derbyshire, Mrs. Lever v. Mise Slack, Miss C. Wright v. Miss I: Turner, Mrs. McEntee v. Miss WilMns, Mise M. McLennan v. Miss Murray, Mrs. D. Farrant v. Mrs. F. Parker, Mrs. Payne y. Mrs. Bdles, Mrs. Agmen-Smith v. Mies N. Ralph. Mts. Warden v. Mrs. Bethune, Mrs P. Parker v. Mrs. Foote, Miss J. Wilson v. Mrs. O'Connell, M¥s. Finlay v. Mrs. Goddard, Mies J. Cosgrave v. A. N

THE AKARANA CLUB.

A Canadian foursomee bogey competition ° n * Saturda >"> Playera to cnoose partners and opponents.

AKARANA LADIES' CLUB.

The following team will reoresent the Akarana Ladles' Club in. a ma ten against Waitemata, at Akarana, to-morrow :—Miss O. M. Darrach, Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Symee Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Mueller, Miss K. Miller! Miss G. Parr, Mrs. G. M. Brown, Mies M. Peet, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Fearnley, Mrs. Cox, Mies E. Walrond, Miss T. Jones, Misa M Young. Miss W. Trayes, Mise M. Dalton. Miss V. Clark.

GLENDOWIE CLUB.

The following players will represent Glendowie against Auckland, at Glendowie, on Saturday:—E. Hutchison, Dr. Horton, S. C. Woods, O. Wolfgram, A. Duthie, h. Hilton, H. Goodwin, L. Saunders. R. Garrard H Morrison, F. J. Richardson, J. Hall, C. Biernacki, L. Harrison, N. C. Snedden, H Bawlinson, T. Russell, H. Wright, C Garrard. Reserve: A. O. Horspool.