ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 852, 25 June 1910, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

FOOTBALL. RUGBY MATCHES TO-DAY. In the senior championships there appear to be several games down for decision this afternoon which should bo worth attention. At the Athletic Park St. James meet' Athletic, and Old Boys meet Oriental. Probably on account of the higher position occupied by the two former teams this • match will attract the■ larger attendance, and a good game should bo witnessed. Athletic, despite their three defeats, havo played very consistently, and, although St* James "have only been ,onco defeated, the Athletic team promise to keep them closely engaged to-day. Oriental and Old Boys should be a good game. Last year it will be remembered that the latter unexpectedly lowered the colours of this year's leaders after an exciting contest. At the Elutt, the local team play Poneke, and those two old opponents, Melrose and Petone, meet. ADDITIONAL RUGBY TEAMS. The following teams will represent Hieir respective clubs 'in to-day Rugby snatches:-— ' "Wellington Club. Seniors v. Southern, at_ Karori. — | Burns,- Lambert, Sellars, Hill, Fraser, Dime, Irons, Mills, Turner, -Muhro, Kirk wood, Johnson, Paul, "Wilson,-and Peart. Juniors'v. Selwyn, at, Miramar Park. —Sheridan, ■ Moms, Ryan, . Hurley, ißiley, Bridge (2), Malfroy, Thompson, Irons (2), M'Lean, Hume, Gray, and Wallace. Third-v. Oriental, at East's No. 4.— Forme, Ronaldson, Smith (3), King; SHobson, Nicol, Bond,-"Webb, St. George, iWaJton, Lambert, O'Meara, and Weir. Southern Club. Senior v.. Wellington, at Karori i(brake leaves Government Buildings at 2.15 p.m. sharp).—A. P. Dwan, J. Johnson, F. Hylton, F. Mitchell, F. ."Wilson, : Gallagher, Duncan, L. Camphell,' Houlihan, Cunningham, Burns, jM'Guire, Guthrie, Johnson, ' and A. Black. Juniors, v. Victoria College, at Mir.v mar Pa.rk.-r-D. Campbell, Mort-enson, Potter, Warburton, . o'Flahe.rty, Chirnside, Cheeseman (2), Davis, M'Govorn, Hawker, Gray, F. S.' Ormefcjson, Coulon, Fraser, and Blant. Third v. Exchange, .at Miramar Park. V-Peek, Alexandra-, "Wetherell, M'Euirbey, Russell (3), Taylor, L. Barltrop, Parker, Johnson, Stevens, \ AVhit-eroa, *nd Pope. Fourth v. St. James, at Newtown (Park.—Ridge, Edwards, Byer, Capper, SM'Leod, "Williams, Mitchell, Doherty, Exay, Gi!!ander, Poison,. Hayes, Harms, Smith, and Morison. _Fifth v. Petone.—Macey, Nelson, Murphy, Tilyard, Tavendale, Evans, WmteJaw, _ Whittingion, - Roberts, Smith, Whrtelaw, Overend, Aimes, and (Patching. THE "ALL BLACK" TOUR. EXTRA MATCHES PROBABLE. Br Telegraph—Breßa Astoclation-CnDrrlEßl Sydney, June 24. During the extra week the "All Blacks" will' remain here they will probably play two matches against Australia or New South Wales. ASSOCIATION. , ffIIANAWATU, 5; WELLINGTON, I. (By Teleffra-uti.—Special Correspondent.! Palmerston, June 24. Association football teams representfag AVelington and Manawatu met on the show grounds this afternoon. The game was placed as an attraction to the winter show, and was witnessed by a very large crowd. "Soccer"'has not long been taken up seriously in the Manawatu, but there aro many country players in the district, and a very creditable team has been worked np. Tho ground was in a rather bad State, owing to the oval having been the scene of the horse-jumping competition'on the previous day. . Almost immediately ■ after the game commenced, Dunlop (Manawatu rightwing) took the ball into Wellington's territory, and then centred, '"with the result that the visiting goalkeeper had to "clear." Manawatu .continued attacking, but the defence was and Davis, the Manawatu outside, left, lost a good chance through hesitating. The Palmerston forwards were marring their work at this stage through not keeping . their places. The first goal for the home team was scored by Richards, who cleverly headed through an accurate pass , from Slcman. Manawatu, 1 goal; Wellington, nil. The visitors were having a warm time defending, but a shot was stopped by their goalkeeper. Manawatu, however, soon increased the score, Hearsay putting , one through. Manawatu, 2 goals; Wellington,' nil. Wellington now livened up, and attacked vigorously, the effort ending in a fine shot, hut tho hall struck the crossbar, and rebounded into play. Exciting play right in front of the Manawatu goil followed, but the defenders saved through fine head work. Wellington kept up the pressure, but could not beat the' defence, and, at length, Manawatu got out of danger, and set up a counterattack, from which Richards scored. Wanawatu, 3 goals; Wellington, nil. . In the second spell . Wellington forced tho pace, and looked likely to but the Manawatu 'goalkeeper, Dunn, saved smartly. The Wellington attack soon died, and Manawatu shifted the scene of the' strugdo to the other end of the ground, where Hearsay shot another goal. : Manawatu, 4 goals; Wellington, nil. At length, however, the visitors' persistence, was rewarded. A smart pass went in from the right wing, and Reynolds (Petone) beat Dunn with a shot which the latler had little chance of ■ stopping. Manawatu, 4 goals; Wellington, 1. Before the call of time Manawatu increased their scoro. by another goal, Hearsay scoring off a beautiful centre by Dunlop. The final scoro, therefore, was: Manawatu, 5 goals; Wellington, 1 goal. The game was very open throughout. Mr. B. -Martin was referee. Manawatu hopes to compete for tho Brown Shield next year, probably before tho shield match between Wellington and Auckland. FOOTBALLERS AT ODDS. A REFEREE APPOINTMENT. A special meeting of tho Council of the. New Zealand Football Asociation was held at the Y.M.C.A. last evening, Mr. H. N. Holmes presiding. Thsro were 18 delegates present. The secretary (Mr. B. L. Salmon) read correspondence from tho New Zealand Referees' Association, conveying tho appointment of Mr. W. AA'ood as referee, and Mr. J. Davidson as linesman, for tho AVellington-AYanganui representative Brown Shield match ; from the Wellington Football Association, covering a letter from tho Wellington Referees' Association, protesting against Mr. Wood's appointment; snd from the Wellington Football As-sociation-declining to accept Mr. Wood as referee for the match. Mr. Roberts raised the question as to whether any consideration of tho appointment of Mr. AVood was in order, in view of the fact that the New "•©aland Council had not .yet bcon offi-

cially notified by the New Zealand, Referees' Association of that appointment. The chairman said that if ho woro pressed for a decision ho would havo to givo way to Mr. Roberts's point of order, though ho had no desire to burke discussion. Tho correspondence was then received. It was \tatcd that at tho mooting of tho Now Zealand. Referees' Association, tho voting on, the appointment of tho referee for the match was: Wood, 3; Pa ton, .1; Yeomans,. 1; Godber, 1. Mr. Roberts remarked that lie was in the unfortunate position of being .personally disposed to support tho appointment made by the New Zealand Referees' Association, and as a delegate from tho Wellington Football Association compelled to vote against tho appointment. To test tho feeling of the meeting, he moved that tho appointment bo confirmed. Ho, of course, would vote against it. Mr. Ward , seconded the motion. Mr. Fordham said that the position appeared to him to be that reforees who did tho work should receive preference of consideration. It would bo small encouragement to them if an individual who had not done his sharo of the. work should be appointed. As a matter of courtesy the Wellington Referees' Association should have been consulted, and tho appointment given to an active member. Mr. Williams said that it was only just to Mr. Wood to say that he had frequently supervised matches at whieh no refereo- had turned up. Mr. Salmon moved that the matter be referred back to the New Zealand Referees' Association: Tho amendment, was seconded. Mr. Wood sarcastically referred to the unwonted, revival .and interest shown in football matters. Ho congratulated thoso concerned that tliet main v points in this particular appointment had been endorsed. The action of-the New Zealand Referees' Association, all had admitted, was in order ; all, similarly, had concurred in his ability to carry out the duties of referee. What then, demanded Mr. Wood, was the reason for this agita.tioni' Personal animosity Mr. Salmon: I object to this. [ ask that those words be recalled.Tho chairman said that. Mr. Wood must not go. into personalities. Tho words must be withdrawn., Mr. Wood accordingly withdrew the remark. 1 Proceeding, the speaker said, with" referenco to the complaint .that his verbal resignation from the Wellington Referees' Association had not been followed up by a letter, that he had been approached by players from all quarters to remain an active member. He had accordingly agreed to- do so. Then, again, if so many objections were laid against his appointment, why had his name" been sent on to the Referees' Association ? A delegate: You had not then resigned. . Mr. AVood, continuing, said that the voting recorded at the meeting of the New Zealand Referees' Association was a plain indication of that body's confidence in himself. . ■. ■ . Mr. AVhyte said that the-main issue was whether the. AA'ellington referees should not have been consulted as a matter of courtesy. Mr. Roberts disagreed. The object of the establishment of the New Zealand Referees' Association was to do away with petty jealousies and matters of detail. AViiy should the smaller bodies be consulted? The amendment was an insult to the New' Zealand Referees 1 Association. Mr. Salmon said that , he was prepared to withdraw his amendment. The motion was then put, and lost on the voices.. A suggestion was then . put forward that the New Zealand Council take the matter into its own-i hands. Mr. Roberts moved that-Mr'.' Yeomans be appointed to act as referee for the match. Mr. AVood seconded .the' motion. Mr. Reynolds moved an amendment that Mr. Paton, one of the referees suggested by the AA'anganui Association, t>e appointed as a matter of courtesy to that body. The amendment was seconded. ■ Mr. Roberts strongly protested. He objected to the principle of consulting the district associations, and his definite object,, in suggesting Mr. Yeomans was to put a stop to the tittle tattle that was going about. ; It was finally agreed to ballot for the appointment, the names of Messrs. Yeomans and Godber being put in. The election resulted in the appointment of Mr. H. L. Godber. Messrs. Davidson and Yeoman 3 wero appointed to act as linesmen. HOCKEY. THE REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. The public are promised two very interesting hockey games this afternoon at Day's Bay, ana, given fine weather, a largo crowd is expected. As a cur-tain-raiser to the Hawke's Bay. y. AVellington match, a team representing the Wairarapa ladies will play against a local / eleven. Tho' shield match will be the chief 'event. The Hawke's Bay eloven held a practice match at the bay yesterday afternoon and both the northern and AVellington teams are confident of success. This is the first occasion this season that "Wellington have been called upon to defend tho shield, and a fast and exciting game is anticipated. Tho Ferry Company, are running special trips to the Bay, 1.15 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2.30 p.m. The first boat will arrive -in time for the ladies' match, and the 2 p.m. boat for the shield match. ; The AA'airarapa team arrived in Wellington last evening and were welcomed by quite a large number of lady enthusiasts. Mr. Hatch, of Christchurch, arrives this morning to referee in the shield match. Mr. Falconer, of tho local Referees' Association, will have charge of tho ladies' game. Invitations have been seiit to his Excellency tho Governor, the Prime. Minister; also.Mayors of AA'ellington, Karori and Eastbourne to attend tho matches. Dr. Faulko, president of tho association, will also be present. RUNNING. A HITCH: TREMBATH AND SANSON. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hastings, Juno 24. After accepting Trembath's challenge over distances of -100, 220, and 4-10 yards, Sanson received a telegram from Tremliath as follows:—"AVill run Sanson 440, 300,-500, and 600 yards for £50." Sanson now wants an explanation why Trombath altered the distances after acceptance of tho challenge. Tho matter is of interest, in view of the proposal to send Trembath to England as a New Zealand representative. " . GOLF. THE DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tho programme for tho New Zealand Golf Championship meeting, which is to be held on tho. Shirley links, Christchurch, from September 5 to September 10, is as follows:— Monday, September 5: 9.30 a.m., Open Championship, first round; 1.30 p.m., Open Championship, second round. Tuesday, September G: 9.30 a.m., Open Championship, third round; and, concurrently, first qualifying round Amateur Championship; 1.30 p.m., Open Championship, fourth round; and, concurrently, second qualifying round Amateur Championship and JntorClub Challenge Vaso.

AVednesday, September 7: 9 a.m., Professionals' Match, first round; 9.30 a.m., Amateur Championship, first round; 1.30 p.m., Bogey Haudicap. Thursday, September 8: 9 a.m., Professionals' Match, second round; 9.30 a.m., Amateur Championship, second round; 1.30 p.m., Foursome Bogey Handicap. Friday, September 9: 9 a.m., Professionals' Match, third round; 9.30 a.m., Amateur Championship, third round; 1.30 p.m., Amateur Championship, fourth round; 2 p.m., Medal Handicap. Saturday, September 10: 9 a.m., Pro 7 fessionals' Match, final; 9.30 a.m., Final Amateur Championship; 1.30 p.m., Final Amateur Championship. MEDAL COMPETITION. The second ladies' medal competition was played off at Miramar yesterday. Tho best scores handed iu wore: Miss Gray 98, minus 22, net 76; Miss Didsbury 117, minus 40, net 77; Mrs. Holmes 123, minus 42, net 81. MATCH AT FEATHERSTON. (From Our Masterton Correspondent.) The match between the Fcatherston and Masterton Clubs, at Featherston on Thursday, resulted in a win for the former by seven games to two, while one was halved. Following are _ the scores, Featherston being mentioned first: —G. T. Fenwick beat A. G. Lawrence, 4 and 2; G. T. Allen beat AA'. H.' Robieson, 2 and 1; A. J. Toogood lost to AA r . H. Booth, 2 and 1; F. Bladen beat B. Booth, 2 and 1; G. Fenwick beat G. G. Aitken-, 6 and 5; J. AV. Canl beat J. Steele, 6 and 4; B. : Speedy lost to F. L. Winter, 1 down; J. Bickiicll and J. Gray, all square; F. C. Everton beat N. H. James, 1 up; C. J. Carlyon beat A. E. Booth, 1 up. NAPIER AND WANGANUI. ■ (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Napier, June 24. A team from the Napier Golf Club met a AA'anganui team at Belmont links to-day. The course was in' capital order, tho greens being specially so. The local club won by six games 'to two. Results: — -. G. Saunders beat G. Thorburn. J. Saunders beat G. Kelly. C. Gordon beat D. Meldrum. A. H. Lewis beat T. Cross. H. M. Butterworth beat G. Pharazyn. Dr. Earlo beat H. E. Troutbeck. A. Haworth beat Dr. Bernau. Major Gordon beat H. D. Bates. LAWN TENNIS. MORE WINS FOR AVILDING. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. London, Juno 23. Anthony Wilding and Doust wero victorious in the t.'ird round of the All England single championship. AYilding defeated Ritchie, 6—2, 6 —3, 5—7, 6-2.- _ Doust and Poidevin were victorious in the second round of the doubles championship of London. Wilding defeated R. M'Nair, 6—o, 6 —o, 6—o. Doust defeated Gordon Smith, 6—3, 6-0, 6—2. AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. DISSATISFIED WITH DELEGATES. (By Telegraph— Press Association.) Auckland, June 22. A meeting of delegates to tho Auckland Lawn Tenr.is Association was held to-night and was presided ovor by Mr. H. ft." Cooke, vice-president. Letters of explanation , were read from Professor Hunter and Mr. J. C. Peacock (Auckland delegates to tho New Zealand Association) regarding their action in voting recently in direct opposition to 'the instructions of tho Auckland Association. Tho writers intimated that they were prepaied to resign their appointments if their actions did not meet with the approval of the local body. .

After a long discussion, Mr. R. S. Biss moved: (aj "That the resignations of Professor Hunter and Mr. Peacook bo accepted, and that the third delegate, Mr. Y»" F. Sloman, bo asked to resign, (b) That- Mr. Barry Keesinp; should continue to. act as a delegate, and that it be tho duty of the secretary, in tho event of tho local association being unable to send 0110 or niipro delegates from Auckland, to provide. Mr. Keesing with four proxies for each quarterly meeting, and for any extraordinary meeting of which the association may be notified of by hiim" The above resolutions wero carried. Sir.' H. R. Cooke was appointed to represent the Auckland Association at 'the forthcoming meeting of the New Zealand Council to be held on July 7. Mr. Cooke stated that he would make every effort to attend. In the event of his not being able to attend, Mr. R. S. Biss was deputed j to take his place. BOXING. AMERICAN DOINGS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. San Francisco, June 23. Jeffries recently sprained his thumb and rested for a week. Bant Dorsoy defeated, Charlie Griffin, tho .Australian, at Albany, in ten rounds. , BOWLS. TE HIWI CLUB. The first annual meeting of the Te Hiwi Bowling Club was held in the Albert. Hotel last evening, the president, Mr. Charles Hill, presiding. Tho report stated that the club was inaugurated at tho beginning of last soason, tho number joining enabling it to enter for tho senior pennant contents. Tho club put up a splendid record of wins in tho Edwin Feathers, and tho Hill Pins wero also successfully defended. Tho club's representatives were tho rnnners-up in the N.B.A. tournament, and tho rink skipped by C. Parata was tho runner-up in tho centre tournament. At the timo of tho N.B.A. 'tournament, the green was greatly patronised by visiting bowlers from all parts of tho North Island, and their verdict was that tho sport and entertainment provided was beyond all anticipations. Special reference is .made in tho report to tho excellent rii'ks provided for membors throughout tho soason by the worthy president (Mr. Charles ''Hill, sen.), and sincere thanks aro expressed for his untiring efforts in promoting the interests of tho 'dub. Dr. Herbert offered trophies to tho valne of £6 6s. for a pairs competition, but owing to the absenco from 'Wellington of many of the players, it was resolved to postpone tho contest until next season. Mr. Dunbar Sloano executed and presented tho club with four Maori tikis for a rinlc competition.

The statement of receipts and expenditure disclosed a small debit, to cover which a special levy was made 011 members. Tho shortage may be accounted for by the fact that a much larger number of financial members was anticipated. Reference is also mado in the report to a "social" held 011 June 16 in the Albert Hotel, when Messrs. V. Allen and Dunbar Sloanc, recent Benedicts, received suitable gifts. The committee expresses its appreciation of the services rendered by Miss Hill and Miss Doris Hill in providing and dispensing afternoon tea. It was decidod that for the future the affairs of the club should bo vested «, a Management Committee, consist.

ing of the permanent president (Mr. Charles Hill), tho permanent vicepresident (Mr. E. J. Hill), and a committee of four. Those elected on this committee last evening were: Messrs. W. Wiggins, T. Lock, Leighton, and C. l'arata. Other elections resulted as follows: —Match Committee, Messrs. T. Lock, E. W. Shallcrass, and E. J. Hill; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. W. Shallcrass; representative on Northern Bowling Association,' Mr. G. AV. Wilson ; representative on Wellington Centre (to bo appointed at a future meeting of the committee). It was decidcd that the subscription for tho season bo £1 Is. An instruction was given the incoming committee to draft a set of rules for the future conduct of the club. Tho meeting wound up by honouring tho health of tho president. Fraternal greetings were received from tho Auckland and Carlton Clubs through Mr. A. Black, who is at prosent visiting Wellington; THE HUNT. A RUN AT MANAKAU. A very successful hunt was held at Manakau on Wednesday afternoon (says our Otaki correspondent), when a run was held over the properties of Messrs. T. Bevan, jun., E. Bevan, Burnell, and Thompson. Tho jumps were good ones, and the jumping 011 the whole very good, falls being uncommon. There wero in all some 20 followers. At the conclusion of tho second run the huntsmen were tho guests of Mr. D. Thompson, and after aftornoon tea had been dispensed, complimentary speeches were made by Mr. D. Bennett (huntsman) and Mr. J. G. Jamieson (secretary). RIFLE SHOOTING. THE MAKTIRI CLUB. Tho series of competitions for the Dwan cup by members of the Makuri Itifio Club was completed on Wednes-, day in favourable weather, tho conditions boing fifteen shots ,at 600 yards, without handicap, tho score to bo added to the best three of the five previous handicap "shoots." Following aro tho leading aggregates, A. Churchouse being tho holder of tho cup for the ensuing year:—A. Churchouse, 355: A. Jack, 326; J. Colcjough, 323. Mr. A. Churchouse presented a trophy competed for concurrently with the above "shoot" tat 600 yards, with handicap. Following aro the scores: — ' 600 yds. H'p. T'l. J, C-olclough 49 11 GO A. Jack 51 3 57 A. Churchouse 54 — 54 Tho following honorary members also fired:—A. J. Cameron, 60; J. Allen, 60.