ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 881, 29 July 1910, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

FOOTBALL. DOMINION N.tl. TBAJI. .- (By I'decra-Db—Press. Association.! Auckland, July 28. The following team has been chosen to represent New Zealand against Great Britain:—Hardgraves, Papakura, Asher, Chorloy, James Bucklnnd, Woodward, M'Douald, Griffin, Dunning, Hughes, Jackson, Hannigau, Seager. A DENIAL. Hawera, July 28. .Mr. Murray, of Cheltenham, denies having asked for or been refused complimentary tickets for the Manawatu footballers at the winter show "social" as telegraphed from .Palmerston North. lie says that there must be a misunderstanding.

RUGBY CHANGES IN QUEENSLAND, liy Telesraph—Press Association-Copyrielu. Brisbane, July 28. The Queensland Rugby Union has adopted changes in the laws oi the game tending to make play faster. , One alteration is that the .event of a player knocking-on and catching tho l)n)l before it has touched the ground the referee shall take no action. If these alterations are carried out it is argued by some that Queensland may be debarred from meeting other States or be greatly handicapped when playing. CAPE COLONY DEFEATS BRITAIN. . . Cape Town, July 27. At Rugby, Capo Colony defeated a British team by 19 points to nil.

HOCKEY.

MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. Beautiful weather prevailed on Wednesday aiternojn for tho Manawatu Hockey Association's weekly championship matches, and some good games resulted. In the'-senior division, Phoenix beat Foilding by 5 goals to 3. M'Gregor (2), Tucker, Stubbs, and M'Murray shot goals for tho winners, and for the losers Burgess (2) and Hobday. Palmerston B defeated Technical School by 7 to 1, tho scoring for the winners being done Iγ Parker (3), Cousins (2), Sheerin, and Canton, and for the losers by Mullins. Post Office ran over Old Boys B to the tune of !l to 1, the score being mit up by Stanley and Amos (1 each), and Kcrslake, Childs being the only scorer for tho Old Boys. - : Palmerston" A went,out tu Fitzherbert East and met their Waterloo, being defeated by G to 2, E. I.ancas-. ter and W. Stewart shooting 3 goals each for the country learn, and Mortland securing both scores for the visitors.

In the junior's, High School A beat Technical School by 3 to 2, and Campbell Street School beat High School B by 2 to 0.

In tho ladies' games, High School A easily defeated Technical School by 8 to 0, the goals being scored by Ivy M'itenzie (4), Edie Collingwood (3), and Mona M'Kenzie (1). High School B beat St. Andrews by 1 to 0, Eileen Seeker shooting the only goal of the game. Campfell Street School defeated Old Girls I' by the good margin of i) to 0, goals being scored by Olive Bett (2), Ida Georgi (2), Miss Bryant (2), Eileen Moulder (2), and Hazel Bett (1). A scratch game between Craven School nnd Old Girls A was won by the former by 2 to 0, Misses Cargill ■ and St. Hill inalcing'.tho scores for Craven. ,' : A WAIIUBAPA CHAMPIONSHIP. [By TelocrapS.-bpecial Correspondent.! Carterton, July 28. The Kia Toas (Ladies), Greytown, defeated Ifiwis (Balefield) here this afternoon by 3 goals.to 1, thus winning'the hockey championship. CANTERBURY SHIELD TEAM. (By. Teleirrapii.—Press Association.) ', Christcriurch, July 28. The following Canterbury team- has been selected,.to,play. Wellington for the Challenge Shield on August 6 at Wellington :—Goalkeeper, H. Luxton; backs, C. Bowden and W. Chambers; halves, V. Goldsbury, D. Snell, and H. Throp; forwards, K. Eankin, W. Harrington, .E. Hulbert, E. Featherston, and E. Green. Extra back, G. Sherwood; extra forward, J. Howison.

GOLF,

; --.HUTT ■■• V. -OTAKI: •.•;;/ ■;•■ Tho followiiig will represent the Hutt Golf Club in its return match against the Otaki Club, at the Eutt links, on Saturday next:—R. L. D. Kidston, J. L. Climie, C. (}. Allan, R. Abbott, W. A. Hudson, H. Manning, W. F. Wyuyard, A. C. Tread well, E, Purdy, and G. W. Calleuder. EVENTS AT GEEYMOUTH. Tn the early part of the season (saya our Grey mouth correspondent) tho weather proved altogether unfavourable to golfers, and, consequently, practice could bo indulged in, on tho West Coast, only in a very intermittent manner. The past few weeks; howevtr, have been such as to delight tho heart of tho golfing enthusiast, and the Omoto links, near Greymouth, havo presented a busy, animated appearance,, scores of players being ■in assiduous practice daily. The ladies' championship was decided on Saturday, July 23, in ideal weather. Miss M. Blackmore, last season's champion, and, for several years a very consistent player, and Miss Viola Kettle, who, during the current year, has much improved her style of play, were left in the final, and both contestants being enthusiastic and keen sportswomen, a close and, at times, exciting game was witnessed. The more matured judgment and wider experience, of Miss Blackmoro elood her in good stead, and enabled her .to retain the coveted honour for another year.

SWIMMING,

AUSTRALIAN TEAM'S OFFER. 'By Tolegraph—Special Oorreapondent-.i Wanganui, July %s'.. The Manly Surf Club, Sydney, has written to tho Wanganui branch of the Eoyal Life-Saving Society offering to send a team of swimmers to New Zealand next summer. Tho branch has decided to communicate with tho different swimming associations in order to ascertain whether they will co-operate in offering the Sydney men inducement to make tho visit.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS,

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES/ A meeting of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Athletic Association was held in the Hotel Windsor Inst evening, Mr. A. iUarryatt, president of the New Zealand Council, occupying the chsiir. The principal business was tho presentation of trophies won at tho Provincial Championship meeting of the Wellington Centre, and tho New Zealand Championship meeting at Auckland., Tho chairman apologised for the absence of Mr. R. M'Villoy, president of the Now Zealand Centre, who was unablo to bo present, and congratulated the centre upon the very successful season through which they hod passed, both as regarded local events and the meeting at Auckland, where Wellington athlotos carried off eight out of lifreon events. Tho Wellington Centro It ad always lent a hand to provincial chilis, and this, too, wns a gratifying feature in tho year's work. Championship medals wero presented as follow:—W. A. Woodgor (Ist in 100 yds. and 220 yds.), W. CI. Harding (Ist in half-milo and 440.ri15. iiar), IV C. Jlubbarrl (Ist in long-jump), ,T. F. Wilson (2nd in hali-milo); L. M. Jt'Kay (Ist in pole-vault and puttiiiK shot, and 2nd in long jump), A Jivensen (Ist in 120 yards hurdles), H. E. ICorr (2nd in one mile and three miles walks), T. B. Ileft'cr (2nd in mile Hat). : ' Provincial certificates were awarded to th« undermentioned athletes; .W. A.

Woodgcr (Ist in 100 yds. and 220 yds, New Zealand record in 220 yds.), A. T. Duncan (2nd in 100 yds), P. C. Hubbard (2nd in 220 yds., and Ist. in long jump), J. Wilton (Ist. in 440 yds. flat, Bannister Cup), J. F. Wilson (Ist in half-mile, and 2nd in d4oyds), T. B. Heifer (Ist iu mile run), F. AVilson (2nd in mile run), H. T. Thompson (Ist in three miles run), A. Evensen (Ist in 120 yds, and 410 yds. hurdles, and high jump), G. St. V. Keddell (2nd in 120 yds. hurdles), D. Cashman (Ist in mile walk), P. J. Fitzgerald (2nd in milo walk), L. 11.- M'Kay (2nd in high jump, and 2nd in long jump), 6. P. Andersen (Ist. in hammer), L. L. Paul (2nd in hammer).

BOXING,

CONFERENCE AT PALMERSTON. ' SOME RING INNOVATIONS. (By Telegraph-Special Correspondent.) Palmerston, July 27. In connection with the New Zealand boxing championships to-night and tomorrow night a conference of local associations was. held at tho Opera Houso to-day.. The president (Dr. O'Brien) was in the chair, and there were also present delegates as follows:—Northern Association, Mr. P. Greenhoiigh; Manawatu, Messrs. I. J. Fake and P. Smith; Wellington, Dr. Napier M'Lean and Mr. W. fl. Platts; Hastings, Mr. C. E. Johnston; Napier, .Mr. C. E. Johnston; Nelson, Mr. G. Bush; Wcstport Mr. J. O'Neill; Christchurch, Mr. W. J. Moir; Ashburton, Mr. H. Sharplin; Oamaru, Mr. 31. Ongley; Duncdin, Messrs. J. Isaacs and J. Kilmartin. Members of the council present were-. Messrs.. F. W. Johnston, C. J. Cooper, A. R, Kirk, J. K, Olliver, and Mr. W. G. Atack. Among matters submitted for consideration by the council were hand bandages, and, on tho motion of Dr. M'Lean, it was decided that no bandages be allowed except for recent injury, when the dressing used must be approved by a medical examiner. There was a long discussion on the question as to whether referees should stand in or out of the ring, and on the question being put to the meeting the voting resulted in a tie, and was not pursued further. Mr. Fake, who is to act as referee at the present tournament, announced that although he had always acted in the ring ho would on the present occasion give the other system a trial, and keep, out of tho ring. On tho question of costumes it was decided that amateurs must wear what, is known as the university costume; professionals to wear knee breeches and waist belt; amateurs also to wear belts.

It was resolved that the position of referee and timekeeper for count out should be separated. The question of ring floor covering was discussed, and a motion was passed instructing associations to see that ring floors arc adequately covered.

It was also decided to recommend'associations to be careful not to hold too many tournaments, as there was a tendency on the part of some associations to overdo the sport.

. The maximum prize for a professional championship was" fixed at .£SO and travelling expenses.

In the matter of the status of the council a resolution was passed instructing the council to continue its endeavours to bo placed on a legal basis.

The question of the status of woodchoppers was disoussed, and it was finally decided to alter the rule defining an amateur to l>o "a. person who has never boxed for money or made money out of boxing."" ■■■■■.■'■■■ The New Zealand championships for 1911 were allotted to Jnvercargill.

A long discussion took place ou. a remit from the Timaru Association that a knock-out should \llot win a contest, but only count five ' points, many of the speakers ridiculing the proposal as making sport too-namby-pamby, and the motion was lost. i "

There was also a considerable amount of discussion on the Otago Association's remit not to allow a second to claim a foul on behalf of. a principal, nor announce his principal's intention to retire from a contest, but it was resolved that a second may claim.a foul. '•';

It was' decided to allow amateurs to be remunerated , .for.Joss of time .while away from ho'me'at championship touriia'mbhts.

At the instance of Dr. M'Lean it was decided to introduce a rule to enable referees to stop, contestants slanging each: other. ' '' ■ ,

The council drew the attention of dele-, gatefe to the foot that some" associations were allowing winners of contests to take cash' instead of trophies, which was a distinct breach of the amateur mle.

BOWLS.

THORNDON CLUB. . At the. aunual meeting of th'e Thorndon Bowling Club some weeks, ago , the finances were- discussed) and at length *; the matter was adjourned. On AVednesday night a special meeting of the club was held. 'Mr. R. W. Kane presided. Tiio chairman said that since the annual meeting the Board of Directors had hud an opportunity of considering tbo financial position, and they were unanimously of the opinion that in order to carry on it was absolutely necessary to increase the subscription. As a matter of fact tho directors had the power to do that, but. in view of what had occurred at the annual meeting, would not do so without, referring to a general meeting. The board thought that £2 12s. Cd. subscription with the locker fee, which was practically 10s. Cd. increase, would be sufficient for this year. The chairman explained th» financial position, it was in lilOH that tho new ground was acquired. The receipts were £'385 and the expenditure X 359, which left a surplus of ,£'.'G, with* a'membership, of 120. In 1910 the receipts were ,£IBO and the expenditure ,£ol7. The expenditure had increased about »EIGO, and the'reason was that the vogus'worc .£7O more. Interest, also, was JMG more. Tlie new ground, buildings, furniture, etc., had cost over £1100.

He proceeded to state the estimates for the current year. They reckoned on having 155 members, which would make their income, from subscriptions i! 415. From "contributions" they expected ,£IOO, and the total from all sources, they expected, would exceed the estimated expenditure of ,£520. The expenditure last year tyad totalled .£517. He moved that the annual subscription should bo M 12s. od. Mr. J. M'Korrow seconded. He said that the increase might be unpleasant to some, but it was warranted.' The motion was'carried. THE ASSOCIATION'S CONSTITUTION. At a meeting of the Thorndon Bon-ling Club on Wednesday .night the proposed new constitution and rules of the Northern Bowling Association were discussed'. The proposals were outlined in The Dominion of July 25. Mr. R. W. Kane, who presided, paid that it seemed to him that what they were required to, do at tho meeting was to say "Yes" or "No" as i to whether or not centres should bo constituted. Ho read a portion of the proposals, and then remarked that there was one great difference in the proposal and the present position—according to the suggested new order of things there would bo eleven on tho council; now there were 52. Mr. George Dixon, the secretary of the Northern Bowling Association, said that the main object of the council in circularising Hie chilis lo consider the proposals was to get their opinion on the question of the formation of centres. Under the present constitution, the association only met once a year, and in tho interim the business was carried on by tho secretary, which arrangements woro not satisfactory. The adoption of t.ho principle of the suggestions would mean tho inclusion nf a great, many clubs which wero at present outside the association. Ho moved that the Thorndon Bowling Club should confirm the principle ombodied in tho draft rules. A membor: How is the council to bs> formed? Thoso who replied to tho query fnid Hint that was a rather complicated matter. If a centre had Itn clubs it had ten votes. Tlioso ten votes might lie cast for the nominees of the centre, but it was not necessary that ovory centre should have a representative ui' ils own membership on tho council. Dr. Dixon said that centres hail actually ljpon in existence, tmd had bfen ncting independently of the association. It had looked almost n< t.houali Mm !ifn and soul of the .association depended on those centres. If the two big associations wore to work hand in hand, the proposed movu was a wise one.

Mr. Hogben supported tlio recognition of the centres, but expressed an opinion that the machinery was cumbersome— indeed, clumsy. Also, ha thought that tho mode of election was not quite fair —the big clubs, for instance, might not bo represented at all. He suggested representation in proportion to the strength of tho centres.

A member: "How many centres arc proposed."

The reply was "eight." Mr. Hogben went on to say that every centre should •be represented oil the council. He thought that a small centre should not have equal representation numerically with a l)ig one. The powers of the council did not appear to De made clear. ■Mr. -B. -W. Shallcrass: "The centres aro to do practically everything; even run the annual tournament." In reply to the chairman, Mr. Dixon said that if the motion was carried they would have affirmed the principle, and th(, matter of the machinery would be voted upon by the club's delegate at the meeting of the council. ' On the suggestion of Mr. J. 11. King, the motion was supplemented as follows: —"The- draft rules shall be referred to the board of directors for consideration and instruction of the club's delegate."The motion was carried. Mr. Hogben then moved: "In the opinion of this club every centre should have a representative on the council of tho Northern Bowling Association. The motion was carried.