FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 August 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

WRESTLING CONTESTS “KOOLMANS” v. FEATHERSTON. ("Times-Age" Special.) 'There was another large attendance in the Featherston Town Hall on Saturday night, amongst whom were many ladies and girls. On the last occasion Mr Koolman (Wellington) visited Featherston, he rather underestimated the strength of this club, with the result that Featherston won rather comfortably. Profiting by experience, Mr Koolman brought up a pretty formidable team on Saturday and turned the tables on this club, winning 5 bouts against Featherston's 1, with G draws. Unfortunately Mr McLeod had six of his good men away through illness, etc. These were: Messrs Wenden. Price. Blain, Jensen, Piper and McLeod. Had these boys been able to wrestle the scores may have been different. However, Mr Koolman’s men were good, and some brilliant wrestling was witnessed. The last bout of the evening was between two of his men, Bradley and Hutchinson, who wrestled for a trophy donated by ; the Featherston Club, Hutchinson winning after giving a most spectacular exhibition. The honours of the evening as far as Featherston Club are concerned, went to “Chick” Neal, who secured a win for Featherston.

Owing to shortage of men Featherston had the assistance of two wrestlers from the Masterton Club, namely Messrs Edwards and Sutherland, both acquitting themselves remarkably well. Before a contestant entered the ring, he was medically examined by Dr. G. S. Sharp. Mr Bell (Masterton) was the announced and Mr T. Hardie the timekeeper, while the refereeing of Mr Ned Perry left nothing to be desired. At the conclusion, the visitors were entertained at supper by the local officials.

The following are the results, the Featherston wrestlers being mentioned first in each instance: —N. Leighton (Bst. 41b.) drew with Hockhard (8.4); Bob Reed (10.8) lost to Flett with a fall in the first round; “Chick” Neal (8.11) beat Flett, fall in the first round; R. Simmonds (10.4) lost to Upchurch (10.4) a fall in the first round; A. Reed (10.7) lost to Bailey (10.5) by two falls; Sutherland, Masterton (11.2) drew with R. Neuth (11.12); Chappell (1.0.12) drew with Minnis (10.8), no falls;,M. Leighton (8.11) lost to Weston (8.9), fall in the first round; Edwards, Masterton (10.8 drew with Sandford (10.7), no falls; Moses, Koolman’s (12.2) drew with Bartholomew, Koolman’s (12.5) Trevor Reed (13.1) drew with McGuinness (13.4), no falls; Bradley (8.13) lost to Hutchinson (9.6). by two falls. FOOTBALL MATCH WIN FOR CROSS CREEK. A match was played between Cross Creek and Greytown at Cross Creek, lhe former winning by 17 to 9. The game was played in fine weather, and there was a large attendance of the public. Mr Ned Ferry was the referee. Weather Conditions. ■ After six weeks of boisterous weather the conditions changed over the weekend, the South Wairarapa being bathed in glorious sunshine. Lambs are making their appearance on most sheep farms. The prospects appear excellent for a good lambing season. Golf Games. The following were the best cards handed in for the Stableford competition held on Saturday:—J. Wilson, 32, 5, 37; W. Fountain, 30. 5. 35; L. Benton. 20. 11. 34; D. Howells, 21. 12, 33. The first round for the championship, seniors and juniors, must be completed by August 12. and the second round by August 19. when the handicap singles! for W. Jeffrey's trophy) for the losers in the first and second rounds, will commence. Hockey Dance. There was a good attendance at the weekly hockey dance held in the Anzac Hall on Saturday night. Mr Chas. Buck was M.C. The music was supplied by Mr L. Daysh and Misses G. Fraser and M. Matthews played extras. The Monte Carlo was won by Mr Lowell and Mrs McGarvie. and the Lucky Spot by A. Lowell and J. White. Supper was provided by the ladies' committee. Hockey. Featherston defeated Wairarapa College B on Saturday by 6 goals to nil.