ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 902, 23 August 1910, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

FOOTBALL. SATURDAY'S CLUB EVENTS. Tie following are the Rugby events, grounds, and referees for Saturday:— , Third-class. '■■Southern'v. Oriental, at Polo No. 1, Mr. H. Larway; Poneke v. Petone, at Petone Recreation, Mr.' G. Butler; Wellington t. Karori;; at Karori No. 2, Mr. J. Slines; Victoria College y. Athletic, at Karori No. 1, Mr._F. Martin; St.'Patrick's Collcge.v. Porirua, Porirua, Mr. R. Fordyce; St. John, abye. Fourth-class." '. . -Athletic v. Selwyn, at Karori No.'3, Mr.W.Church; Oriental v. Southern, at Athletic. Park, 1.30 p.m., Mr. E. Even,'EOii; Old Boys'v. St. James, at: East's No. i, Mr. H. Card; Victoria College v. . Johnsonville, at Johnsonville, Mr. E. Walker;. Oriental B, a bye; Petone, a bye; St. John, a bye._

Fifth-class. . St. Patrick's College v. Poneka, at Diippa Street,; Mr. M. Gauntlett; Athletic v.',Melrose, at East's No. 5, Mr. A. Neilson;' Petone v. Southern, at Hutt No. 2, Mr.' G. Findlay; Selwyn v. St. Patrick's College B, at East's No. 6, Mr. E. Keys.

WAIRARAPA TEAMS. ■; (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Masterton, August 22. 'The following senior representative football. teams have been selected:— ... -Wairarapa A, to play Hawke's Bay at Napier.on Saturday.—Masson (Carterton)', F. -.Groubo (Carterton), Hawkins (Greytown), K. Welch (Red Star), Tori Ratima (Gladstone), C. Groube (Carterton), F. : Ball (Red Star), R. M'Kenzie (Red Star), Pi-J'Barry (Carterton), 0. Skeet (Greytown), E. Skeet (Greytown), H. M'Kenzie (Carterton), A. Hodge (Gladstone), W. Desmond (Carterton), A. Ross (Red Star). Emergencies: Back, E. Mason (Gladstone)forward,-. Bond (Carterton). Wairarapa B, to play Wellington Wednesday.representatives at Carterton on Thursday.—E. Mason • (Gladstone), D. Thompson (Gladstone), E. Douglas (Red Star),' N. Skeet (Greytown),'N. M'Kenzie (CarfertSn), Tori Eatima (Gladstone),'.F. Groube . (Carterton),- Callister (Carterton), o;'jJohnson (Gladstone), Brough (Grey-; town), Corbett (Red Star), Bond (Carterton),- Blake (Carterton), R. Welch (Red Star),' J. 'Norman (Gladstone). Emergencies :' back, N. Chamberlain (Red Star); forward,' B. Welch (Red Star). •

. Y, MARLBOROUGH'S. TEAM. ' (By Telegraph:—Press Association.) Blenheim, August 22. : The following will lie the Marlborough football! team to play against Wellington B'in Wellingtoni on Saturday next:—. Full-lack, Costelloj 'three-quartern,;.-Daly, ■Mogridge, and Strickland; . five-eighths, O'Brien and Manning; half, Oben; wing, Casey;.; forwards, R. Forbes,_ Southgate, M'Donald, Webster, G. Forbes, C.' Hegglun, and B. Hegglun. ,

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. The team of. .Wellington junior representatives have been chosen: —Ryder (St.' James),' Daly,, Petone), ' Mi)onald (Selwyn), Sullivan"' (Oriental), Whitley (Petone), Malfroy (Wellington), Little:'*. (Oriental), Osborne (Selwyn), F. Ryan (Petone), Akers (Oriental), Collier (Petone), Kyno' (Oriental), Lindsay • (Petone),'Lowe (Selwyn). The team will practise at the Poneke gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. -

-REFEREE'S APPOINTMENT. j;.:; EXCEPTION TAKEN.V '' At last-night's meeting of the , Wellington-' Referees' 'Association, severaVmembers took, exception- to' the appointment of Mr;-Fi!; Laws-'as rfeferee for the Marl-. .borough-Wellington B : .representative match;*;- next - 'Saturday. "Tne .■ matter cropped up first when ■ the chairman was reading over the week's fixtures, the members of the Appointment Board stating that; they'had not appointed Mr. Laws. 4. ;little later, when a motion was before the'-meeting to forward names of all senibr refereis as being -available for the OtagoWcllington fixture, Mr. W. Roberts stated;that it was .no use sending in-any names! but those .of Messrs. Card, Laws, Meredith, and Francis. These, he said, were /the' only' names likely -to be considered. .Mr; ,W. J. Meredith explained-. that, he was not. over anxious to ! ;take representative matches, and then the matter dropped for the time, being. AVJien the other business of. the meeting hiid concluded, Mr. W. Roberts rose and remarked that wished to say something about the appointment of Mr. •Laws."l .don't think it is,fair for Mr. laws," .he sfiid, "when he has'resigned from'' the Association, or won't, take matches, to accept this appointment." !' '•Mr. - Meredith remarked that as Mr. LawsVlidd recently acted as referee in the Marlbotough-Buller match, • U[e - Marl- ■ botough Union,.- had probably asked for him. :

VA-voice: Yes,- jrat the Wellington.Union has to approve; . ; -/Roberts': ..They- want\him, but .1 Bnduld ;say they' can't have him.. ;-The.'';chairmatt asked'.how it was,that his; name came to be on the sheet; and: Spencer explained that it. was already on the sheet when handed by the secretary "of the Wellington Rugby Union to. theVAppointment Board. Mr. Spencer added ■ that the board, did not have anything to do. with appointments for representative matches, but they' would like to.rj Other members expressed the opinion -.that-'the- matter should not be entirely invthe'hands of the Rugby .TJnion. ' ; Mr. -W. Roberts, said ; thai the action of/'the ; union was equivalent to a slur on'.the- association. ;Keferees were taking matches every week, but yet they wero not.. : good ' enough for • a representative .match: 'It was the.principle of the thinqhe . objected t0..-."I move," he continued, "that , this association objects to Mr.. ! 1 . Laws taking'this match,, as he is not a member of this. f association. Not that I have any objection to .Mr. Laws personally, .but. I consider his appointment a slur on .the association/'. ' '

vThe- chairman remarked that he did not consider that the union would tako any. .notice of the as they apparently had a way of their own of doing ; business. The ' majority of those present (about 15 members) concurred.in the view, taken by Mr. Roberts, Hut it was generally agreed that it was useless •attempting •to sway the Rugby Committee, and the resolution was not seconded. -.... .

REFEREES' ASSOCIATION. A, meeting of the Wellington Referees' Association was held last night, Mr..A. Neils'on' presiding. . In response to a request'from the Wellington Rugby Union, it was decided to forward the full list of senior referees, as being capable to t referee in the Wellington-Otago match. ■ : .

;A resolution ■ was passed expressing Bympathy with' Mr. J. Slines, a member of.--the'; association, in a family bereavement. v •

In-reference to. a letter that had been forwarded t».Mr. H. Summerhayes, asking him to attend the meeting and explain why he had failed to'tako a match to which he had been appointed, Mr. P. Summerhayes mentioned that his brother was nnable to be present owing to a business engagement, but- he (Mr. P. Summerhayes) had something to say on the 'matter. His brother -had notified the secretary of the Appointment Board some;five weeks ago that he would not be- available for several Saturdays, and therefore should not have been appointed; As a matter of fact, he had, to savo tronble to the association, fulfilled an engagement on August 13. Mr. Summerhayes considered that the letter forwarded to his brother was uncalled for.

■Members of the Appointment Board stated that they had not received notification of Mr. H.. Summerhayes's inability to act'each week, and so had appointed him. . Mr. L. Sievers, secretary of the association, also stated that he had,'not received word to that effect. On' tho motion of Mr. W. J..'Meredith, it was decided to ask the secretary of the Appointment Board for an explanation.

BOXING.

WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. THE SEPTEMBER TOUIiNEY. A meeting of the Wellington Boxing Association was held in the Cycling Club's rooms last evening, Mr. It. W. M'Villcy presiding. . ■ A request was .received from J. Gardiner, the champion wrestler, asking for a' match against any local bbxer—Gardiner to wrestle, the other man to box. It; was decided that the proposal could not be entertained. C. Rhodes, heavy-weight, of Blackball, and H. Sands, of Wellington, submitted their records, and asked for matches against local professionals. Decided to inform them that there is no likelihood of a match at present. A request was made by J. Murphy, amateur, to be matched against a lightweight—Porter for preference. Decided to put this item on as one of _ the preliminary bouts at the forthcoming tournament.

Particulars of negotiations between the association and its representatives in Sydney concerning the proposition to bring either "Hughio"\ Meliegan, "Johnnie"' Summers, "Dick" Cullen, "Billy" Elliott, or Fitzjohn to Wellington were discussed. Ultimately it was decided that the association's representative be again communicated with in regard to a match between Cullen and E. Jcssop. , As curtain-raisers it was decided to put .on featherweights F. Kerr (Wellington) v. Havill (Mauawatu). Light-weights J. Murphy v. L. Porter, and probably, two other local bantam-weights. These, with the fifteen-rounds professional contest between Cullen and Jessop, will constitute the programme for the tourney at the Opera House on September 15; The sub-committee which had been set up to consider ways and means for the establishment of. a sports club, submitted proposals in regard to same, and it was decided that the president and treasurer go further into the matter and make recommendations at a future meeting.

■ Rudd, at present .provincial heavyweight champion, intimated his desire to enter the professional ranks, and asked for a match.

ELLIOTT'S WIN OVER RUSSELL. GREAT. EXCITEMENT. Referring to the return contest between "Billy" Elliott and "Joe" Russell, Australian files say that the .large crowd present had the pleasure of witnessing the best contest, according, to fistic followers that has ever been seen in Brisbane. The last time the pair met Elliott won in 9 rounds, but the majority of those who saw the' contest .were convinced that' Russell would make a much better showing if the two could be brought together again and so it proved. The weights were: Elliott, Bst. 121b.; Russell, Sat. 91b. Right throughout the 20' rounds the mill-was fought at a fast clip,- both lads being in superb condition. At .long range Elliott showed to best advantage, but when at close quar-r ters Russell scored most. The excitement was terrific right from start to finish, and the yelling of the spectators was reminiscent of a big crowd at an important football- fixture.- At the end of the twentieth round Elliott was declared the winner, though a good many thought a draw would have been correct, but tlie articles called for a decision.

SUMMERS DEFEATS WHITELAW. : "This turned out to bo a good contest, though a good deal of bitterness was shown- throughout," ■ says the Sydney "Referee," referring to the recent meeting of Summers and Whitelaw. Whitelaw repeatedly ■ complained of alleged irregularities, but ho was the principal offender, at times holding his opponents neck with his left arm encircled and sending in right to the body. Summers did not -show the form that he did against Unholz, his foot-work being faulty and defence weak. Whitelaw showed himself to bo the -possessor of a good right,' which he sent in with good eiiect, and he used his extra-weight to advantage. At different stages of the contest, when both mixed.' it' at* close quarters, the crowd yelled with 'excitement. in the eighth round, they foug;ht at - a terrific pace, and for a-couple of rounds the effect was;visible ..on burumors, as lis had'tired perceptibly. -In the twelftli. round he came again, but W lutel aw had the test of it. From the 14th to the termination Summers had the advantage, and secured the verdict at the conclusion of the 20th round. A section howled a good deal at the referee s decision, but Sue feels certain the verdict was correct. Summers was cleverest m his work, and although he was punished a good, deal about' the body. Summers s two-handed work gave him the surplus points.

WENAND AND MORRIS. W. Wenand (New Zealand) who won the final of the light-weight division in the-last Australasian championship tourney, writes to the "Referee from Pahiatua accepting Morris s challenge under' the following conditions:— I "notice in your columns of .July 20 a letter from James' F. Morris, who styles himself ex-feather-weight champion of New Zealand, challenging any feather-weight tor the championship of New Zealand.' I am prepared to accept his challenge, and to box him for a side-wager ot 4™>. f. match to take place under the jurisdiction" of. tbe association offerins; the best purse. As far as Morris s claim to the championship of New Zealand is concerned, I would like him to know that I m feather-weight champion of ISey Zealand and have been ever sines my return iroin Sydney. .•"

WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION'S . OFFER. . The following is reprinted j from the notes of "Amateur" of the Sydney Eeleree":—"An excellent offer for New Zealand of JEIOO purse and liberal expenses has been made by the "Wellington Boxing Association for any two men in the light-weight class in Australia to visit Wellington and box a 15-round bout on September 15. I regret having failed to find a pair to oblige our friends on the other' side. Mehegan, it appears, is agreeable, but unfortunately a suitable opponent cannot bo secured owing to engagements ahrad. ■ TJrholz would accept .£IOO for his cut, and fight any man in the Dominion; neither Jim Grifhn or' Harry Sandow are barred. As the Melbourne champion will take on the journey, I advise the association to fix Mm up with their local champion, Tim Tracey."

"MALONEY V. HALE. Referring to the bout between P. Hale (Botany), 12st. 71b., and J. Maloney (New Zealand), list., the ■ Referee sajs that from the first to last it was a ding-dong battle. Neither contestant knew much about the game, but their hard, and slogKin" methods pleased the spectators. The referee, Lenton, had a warm time separating the pair, _ '

northern bowling association.

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION DEFERRED. ' A special meeting of the Council of the Northern Bowling Association was held last evening to consider the repoit of a sub-committee appointed to revise the constitution of tho association and the laws and rules of the game Colonel Collins presided over a lull attendance 1 1 de jlf. a w.' Elliott, Auckland, wrote stating that a meeting of Auckland clubs affiliated to the association, held on August 4, to consider tho proposed new rules, unanimously resolved to oppose any alteration of the constitution save in the direction of establishing an association to control the whole of the Dominion, with provincial associations, in the larger centres, and governed by the council, with its headquarters in Wellington. The Auckland Provincial Bowling was a strong and flourishing body, with a membership of 27 clubs, and had done much to mako the game popular in the province. If the new rules proposed were adopted the clubs affiliated with the Northern Bowling Association could neither take Bar' m Auckland provincial tournaments nor remain members of tho local association. Tho writer felt certain the result would be that most of tho Auckland clubs would sever their connection with thß Northern Bowling Association.' He suggested one strong combination for tho wliolo of New Zealand, and recommended that the alterations of rules shLuld be deferred until January, 1911,

so that they might be considered at u full meeting of howlers to be held in Auckland while the unnuul tournament was in progress. The president moved, "That the principle ot' centrcs ill connection witii the Northern Bowling Association be affirmed." It would be wise, he thought, to settle this question before proceeding to a detailed consideration of the rules. Mr. Bell said practically all the clubs were in favour of centres. Mr. Ballingcr, on behalf of the Hastings Club, entered nil emphatic protest against the formation of centres, on tile ground that it would lead to professionalism in bowling. Mr. Ballinger moved an amendment; providing that consideration of the amendment to the constitution be held over until after the Auckland meeting in January, 1911. Mr. A. Veitcli said if the proposed alterations were approved the new rules would not in any case become operative in time for the Auckland tournament. It would he wise to defer consideration, and he hoped tho amendment would be carried. . . Mr. J. M. Geddis thought further time should be given the clubs and districts to think out .the matter. Mr. F. W. Brunskill strongly supported the proposed formation of centres. The Auckland people had apparently misread the rules proposed. They contained nothing to prevent clubs affiliated with the association joining the local association, and taking part in its tournaments. Of 45' clubs in Auckland 28 were in favour of the formation of centres. In addition there were several delegates present representing Auckland clubs, who had a free hand, and no doubt, some of these would support the proposal. The association had received replies frotn only ten clubs which were opposed to the proposal. Ho did not approve the sugges-. tion to refer thequestion to a public meeting of bowlers at Auckland in Januarj-, 1911.. At a similar meeting held in the past little interest had been displayed. Mr."E. J. Hill said he was in favour of these .rules. himself, but there would be no harm done in allowing the thing to stand over. He was convinced thai if they rushed, through these rules .they would very probably destroy the excellent understanding that now existed. Mr; G.'Dixon said the Ponsonby Club was opposed to the immediate formation of centrcs. The. Auckland clubs, he believed, had misconstrued tbo scopo of the proposed alteration to the constitution.'

The amendment, upon being put, was carried by 27 votes to 7. The new rules drafted by the committee were then read seriatim by the president, and, with a few slight amendments, were approved.

LAWN TENNIS,

(By Telezraph.—Presß Association.!' , Christchurch, August 22. .At a meeting of the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association a letter from the Auckland Association was received to the effect that the voting at the recent' meeting of the council of the New Zealand Association showed that a reform of the system of representation on the New Zealand Association was required. They intended to give notice of motion for the next annual meeting to* the effect that each association shall be entitled to one delegate and one vote for the first SCO members, and one delegate and one vote for each additional member, with a maximum of five delegates and five votes. The Canterbury Association was asked to support the proposal! It was. decided, after discussion, that the president (Mr. Ross) and the secretary (Mr. Tayler) should dram up a reply suggesting to the Auckland Association that there should be one delegate to represent each affiliated association, that such delegate should exercise all the votes possessed by.his association, and that the present Management Committee be done away with, and the affairs of the New Zealand Association managed by the council. Mr. Tayler intimated his intention of retiring from the secretaryship, and suggested that a paid secretary be appointed. The offer of Mr. J. H. Kirk to present a cup for the championship of Canterbury was accepted.

CRICKET.

SOUTH AFRICAN DATES FIXED. By Telegraph-Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, August 22. The programme for the South x African cricketers' visit shows that the tour will extend from November i till March 7. Tho test matches will commence on December 9-and 31, January 6 and 11, and February 24.

CHARLES BOXSHALL. The latent Sydney "Referee" to hand contains tlie following:— Mr. Charles Boxshall, the.New Zealand wicket-keeper, after spending about two months on business and pleasure in New Guinea among the natives, and having many adventures,. including shipwreck, has left Sydney for. New Zealand. He is interested in New Zealand sending a teani to Australia. There is a likelihood of one coming across at no distant date. Following that event,-it is not too much to expect that before many years flit : by a New Zealand team will visit England. The chief impediment is dearth of money. But if New Zealand is able to spend so much on the employment of coaches, she must be able, to spond something ( on a toiir to England, which should be of still inore educational value.

RIFLE SHOOTING,

. The Eastbourne ' Defence Rifle Club commenced a competition on Saturday for a trophy to be given by the club, the conditions being the best three out of four shots. The scores also count for the winter aggregate. 200 300 ' •' yds. yds. H'p. Tl. Wills, 'E. C 21 25 .11 60 Urbahn, R. 25 23 12 GO M'Guire, R. :. 32 2-4 3 59 Mackenzie, Ken. .... 21 22 10 59 Mackenzie, Dr 21 ' 21 10 55 Hobbs, W 31 22 - 53 Chapman, T. J 27 ' 23 3 53 Pulsford, G. 15 10 2t 49 NEW SOUTH WALES MEETING. By Telegraph—Prose Association—Co;?/ricllt. Sydney, August 22. The annual National Rifle Association meeting will be held on October G. Entries close on September 6. The prizo money will total ~£SOOO.