Sportsman’s Corner

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 25, 27 February 1948, Page 5

Sportsman’s Corner

Rangitaiki Tennis Team Too Good For Taneatua In the Dunlop Shield competition on Sunday Rangitaiki tennis representatives beat Taneatua by 16 matches to nil. Following are the details, . Rangitaiki players being mentioned first in each case:— Women’s Singles: Miss P. Davies v Mrs J. Tebutt 6-0, 6-2; 'Miss M. Gow v Mrs Todman 6-1, 6-1; Mrs Bridger v Mrs Fogerty 6-4, 6-3; Miss J. Davies v Mrs Rawson 6-2, 6-0. Men’s Singles: R. Lees v B. Rawson 6-0, 6-0; M. Lees v A. Wardlaw 6-0, 6-5; B. Penny v B. McGougan 6-2, 6-1; G. Horwood v J. Semmens 6-1, 6-4.

Women’s Doubles: Misses Gow and J. Davies v Mrs Tebbutt and Mrs Todman 6-3, 6-1; Miss P. Davies and Mrs Bridger v Mrs Fogerty and Mrs Rawson 6-3, 6-3. Men’s Doubles: R. Lees and M. Lees v Wardlaw and Semmens 6-0, 6-0; Penny and Horwood v Rawson and McGougan 5-6, 6-2, 6-3. Combined Doubles: R. Lees and Mrs Bridger v Wardlaw and Mrs Rawson 6-3, 6-1; M. Lees and Miss P. Davies v Semmens and Mrs Fogerty 6-2, 6-0; Penny and Miss Gow v Rawson and Mrs Tebbutt 6-2, 6-1; Horwood and Miss J. Davies v McGougan and Mrs Todman 6-2, 6-2.

Hockey Clubs Prepare For Coming Season: Edgecumbe Grounds Work The annual general meeting of the Edgecumbe Hockey Club was held in the Edgecumbe Tearooms on Tuesday night. An attendance of 45 members showed that the club’s membership was going to be increased this season. The President, in giving his report, stated that last season the club had two women’s and three men’s teams, all teams having a full muster at every game. The Ranger men had won the senior competition for the season. The club had a trip to Hamilton where good experience was gained by all players^ Considerable work had been done on the grounds at the Edgecumbe Domain and the club now had two good grounds and the necessary gear to keep these in order for play. The club had equipped players with uniforms and sufficient gear to field five teams. Supporters of the club, namely the women in the refreshment tents, St. John officers, umpires, gate collectors and others were sincerely thanked and their willingness to help greatly appreciated. The balance sheet showed that the club was in a sound financial position. The following officers were elected:— - Patron, Mr G. W. Colebrook; president, Mr O. V. Marx; vice-pre-

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sidents, Messrs. J. Huish,' C. Wilson; secretary, Mr K. A. Civil; treasurer, Miss L. Stones; committee, the above officers plus Mrs Weir, Miss. E .Stones, Messrs. S. Learning, K. Colebrook, B. Hill, A. Crook, O. Huish; auditor, Mr L. Perkins; selectors, Mrs Weir, Mr K. A. Civil (women), Messrs. S. Learning, B. Hill, A. Crook (men); umpires, Messrs. S. Stones, -V. Marx, C. Wilson,; J. Fitzgerald, S. Learning, K. Civil, A. Crooks.

The secretary explained that the Rangitaiki branch of the St. John Ambulance Association had insufficient men to control all games throughout the season and an appeal was" made to members present to join up with St. John and so help in this worthy and necessary job. A working bee on the grounds was arranged fox 10 a.m. and helpers advised to bring a spade and a hammer. Whakatane Club Finances In Sound Position The annual general meeting of the Whakatane Hockey Club was held Tuesday night. There was a good attendance, considering the weather. In the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr N. E. Rigden, the chair was occupied by Mr H. L. Hammond who congratulated the club on the progress made last season and on the success gained in both the women’s and men’s sections. The balance sheet presented by the secretary showed the club’s finances to be in a good position, due largely to the successful dances run by the club .during the 'season. The following officers were ed:—Patron, Mr W. G. Howat; president, Mr N. E. Rigden; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. F. Milne, R. Whittle, W. Tysson, C. Hudson, F. M. Abbott, C. S. Armstrong; hon. secre-tary-treasurer, Mr W. Stuart, assistant secretary, Miss C. Windley; club captain, Mr N. H. Rigden; delegate to Sub-Association, Mr N. E. Rigden. The meeting passed a hearty vote of thanks to all who helped to make the past season a success, and made an appeal for all intending players especially juniors to get in touch with the secretary.