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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 05, Issue 70, 26 June 1942, Page 8

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WHAKATANE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY'S RESULTS FolloAving arc the results of matches played last Saturday-:— Sectional: Hyland lost to. Spence; Butler lost to Henderson; Greagor lost to Sloane; Winstone lost to Bushett. Inter-sectional: Morpeth lost to Suckling; Campbell lost to Syme. Stableford Bogey: All players participated in a Stableford Bogey .- Best scores Avcrc as folloAVS:—Poavdrell 42, 36—78; Cockerell 49, 43—92; Sloane 49, 43—92; Luxton 42, 43— 85: Henderson 47, 41—88; Butler 49, 42—91. Notes on Play In Avinning the Stableford our doughty old timer, Powdrell, has again shown that he's still in top form, playing Avell to his handicap of 6 Avith a gross 78. He has been one of the club's most consistent golfers, having inscribed his name on all the major cups and trophies played for in the club—besides numerous competitions of all kinds.! He has also Avon major events in many tournaments conducted by sister clubs in the Baj-. Arthur Avith this effort, collects first money in the sweep conducted thercAvith. Frank Cockcrell, an old Mokorua stalwart, collects second money Avith a stableford of 33. He, at the same time, earns a reduction of handicap from 23 to 20. Unorthodox in method, but as he ranked it Avhen he joined us, his aggressive style Avill soon earn him a greater reduction as soon as he acquires local knoAVledge. W..T. Sloane, our baffy expert, with an effortless swing, Avins himself a sectional match and third money in the stableford Avith 31 points. His baffy shot once cost him an ace at the 16th. He still has his baffy and the 16th hole is still there; and great deeds can bear repetition So lioav about it? Our club champion, in his quiet manner, has won the first section, and haAing the bye in the quarter finals, will iioav contest the semifinals. He's a most dangerous opponent as "Slice" and many others have found out to their cost. A great tactician and like Rommel, may reach his objecth-e—the Clarke Cup.

Morpeth v Suckling: On paper, I was a win tor Morpeth, but appearances are deceptive and our 1941 Clarke Gup holder was eliminated by a most Avorthy opponent. "Slice" rejoices to see the come backs staged by some of our oldest members, whose sinews are not as elastic and pliable as the years go by. C. S. Suckling, with this win, is entitled to contest the semi-finals or the finals, as the case may be. This state depends on who wins the lower sections and the draw for the semifinalists. To give the lie to "Slice's" reference to their banana shots, Butler and Henderson both worked a "pull"' off No. 1. Being opposites, magnetic attraction from Henderson's more genial, aura superseded Roy's and brought him home a winner in spite of giving away 2 strokes. Bill is always a sporting bet. He turned np one day bedecked in his.bowling colours witli an array of ..honours won at that game. Since then "Slice" has conjured up visions of a VThakatane G. Club blazer—with a record of one's triumphs emblazoned oji it. At the end of one's memories u tattered blazer can bring to mind "thoughts of other days." In the Junior Section, a tough battle was in progress between an old timer, Campbell and Syme, from the primeval forests of Tarawera. Our doughty Peter, warrior of many a hard fought game, had to give way to one of our keenest beginners Syme. Peter, handicapped with a sprained ankle, too keen to allow such a mere trifle interfere with his golf, has always appeared with his down smile, ready to take on allcomers and all competitions. He has had his share of club trophies and this loss has whetted his appc- j tite for more battles through the ] green. i

This win brings Syme into the finals for the Reynolds Cup. His opponent will be the winner of the play oft' between Corbett and Bushett. Next Saturday's Draw Sectional: Greagor v Dr Dawson. Should Dr Dawson win this match, Slcane, Moore and Dr Dawson would tie Avith 2 wins and a loss each. There would be a play off to decide the section winner, who will therefore meet Henderson in a inter-sec-! tional play off. Sectional Play Off: Bushett and Corbett, match play on handicap. There will be a Bogey Handicap for all players. Draw is as follows* Butler v Winstone; Spence v Armstrong; Lux ton v Syme; Anderson v Littlejohn; Rangi v Mollgaard; Camp bell v Bridger; Sloane v Morpeth; Cradwick v Henderson; Powdrell v Boon; Milne v Suckling; Barry v Stone; Cockcrell v Moore; Hyland v Bullard; Wright v Carter. Fortune and Founders Cups For above cups we are dispensing with a qualifying medal round. For Fortune Cup from handicap 1 to 16. For Founders Cup from handicap 16 up to 26. There will be a draw to decide which of those on 16 handicap enters the field for Fortune or Founders Cups. Opponents in each will be drawn. Match play on handicap no quarter, i.e. those unable to play on specified date default match. Starting date 4th Jul j'. Draw Avill be published next week. Starts from No. 1 Tee All ladies, starting from No. 1 tee must place a ball in the trough as soon as their partners appear. When their turn arrives, they must remove their ball and walk over. This assures them of a place in the queue of starters. Overheard "Out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings" Little John Avas overheard to say that the golf course was the only place where a man could have his say. We are glad to know, that besides recreational purposes, the golf course could be a "Haven of Refuge"' to members. Disappointed There was one disappointed member, who had no sooner arived, than he had to wend his weary way home again. The stern path of Duty called. Slice, enjoying the perfect conditions, inhaling lungfuls of exhilarating ozone could not help but sympathise with our worthy member, and yet feel proud that his sacrifice of an afternoon's real pleasure would bring peace and comfort to some anguished and Avorried person. War Veterans We welcome back once again one of our OA'erseas members, Gunner A. G. Cradwick. A 3 handicap player, one of our stalwarts in all our assaults on neighbouring clubs, an unrelenting opponent in any match in the club, a steady accurate golfer— he is our loAvest handicap player. We Welcome him back not only as a golfer, but as one who had answered the country's call to duty and having done his bit, has been re-» turned to his family, his friends and the Whakatane Golf Club. The president has, I am sure, welcomed him and his colleague, G. Peebles, in right royal manner. At the links last Sunday Avhere they fought a duel Avith different weapons to those in A r oguc from the battlefields they've just returned from. 1914-18 Avar A-eterans Lux ton and Littlejohn v 1939-41 Avar veterans Cradwick and Peebles. In the morning the old 'veterans romped home, but in the afternoon the present Avar A-eterans turned the tables on their opponents and Avon, due to the good work of Peebles. Not bad considering the fact the present Avar A'cts. ha\'e just left off handling implements of different calibre and haA'e no doubt forgotten Avhat a golf course looked like.