ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1182, 18 July 1911, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. THE PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK. YOU ALL GRAMS. The follmring <iro Iho 'Rugby matches, grounds, anil referees which have been sot down for Saturday next:— Senior Grfide. Southern v. St. .lames, at Athletic Park, No. 1; Mr. V. A. Laws. L'etone v. Old Boys, at Athletic Park, No. 2; Mr. J. J. Jlahoncy. I'oneke v. Mel rose, at Petone, No. 1; Jlr. A. E. A'eilh,™. Athletic v. Victoria College, at Karori, No. 2: Mr. W. ,T. Meredith. Oriental v. 'Wellington, at Polo, No. 1; Jlr. \Y. J. Spencer. Junior Grade. Wellington v. Oriental, nl Polo, No. 2; Jlr. L. Simmon. J'cton-? v~. Selwyn, at Petone, No. 2; Jlr. E. Tregear. Southern v. St. John'?, at Polo, No. 3; Jlr. J?. Kvenson. Athletic v. St. James, at Polo, No. 1; Jlr. L. Keys. Victoria 'College v. Old Boys, at Minimar Park, No. 1; Jlr, C. Atkinson. Poncke, a byo. . Third Class. ' Exchange v. Southern, at Jliramar Park, No. 3; Sir. S. Standen. Knrori v. Selwyn, at Karori, No. 1; Jlr. C. Ingram. Petone v. Porirua, at Anderson Park; Mr. W. C. Church. Victoria College v. Upper Hutt, at Upper Ilutt; Jfr. H. Clinkard. Waiwetu v. Wellington College, at Wellington College; Jlr. A. Thompson. Wellington v. St. John's, at Miramar Park, No. I; Mr. W. Roberts. Oriental, a bye; Athletic, a. bye. Fourth Class. Southern v. Petono, at Sharpens, No. 1; Mr. A. Bott. Oriental A v. Wellington, at Duppa Street; Jlr. A. Kcau. Oriental B v. St. James, at Kelburne Park; Jlr. H. Larway. Sehvyn v. Waiwetu, at Hutt, No. 1; Jlr. Gynne.

Fifth Class. Petono v. Athletic, Petone, No. 3; Mr. H. Card. Wellington College B v. Southern, at Wellington College, 1.30 p.m.; Mr. J. A. Jones. Hutt v. Molrose, at Hutr, No. 2; Mr. F. Martin. Poncko v. Oriental, at Athletic Park, I.SO p.m.; Mr. J. F. O'Siillivnn. Wellington College A v. St. James, at Wellington College, 3 p.m.; Mr. C. P. Broeklehank. Tho referees appointed for Hie Tramway matches for-the Kohn Shield-(mentioned below) arc Messrs. F. A. Laws, Geo. Howe, and 11. Curd. KOHN SHIELD FOR TRAM MEN. Rugby mutches for the Kohn Tramirny Shield 'iiro, to be played at Athletic Park to-day, 10-monw, and en Thursday. The 'trophy nnmcil was bequeathed last year by the late Mr. Adolf Kohn, of Auckland, and was. won last year by Auckland. The programme of matches at the Park is as follows:—Auckland v. Wellington, July 18; Auckland v. Christchurch, July 19;" Wellington v. -—, July 20. Auckland.—Full-back, Nichclls; threequarters, M'GrOgnr, Hall, Rodgers; fivceiffhths, Wsbb, Jones; half, Matthews; wing-forward, Kirktrood; forwards, Owens/ Beacham,' Prior, Franks, Smith, Anderson, Cassidy. Wcllington.-Full-back, N. I. Wills; three-quarters, J. Clark, Phillips. Small; five-eighths, Player, A. Clark; half, Hawkins; wing-forward, Bramley; forwards, Moriarty. .Sullivan, It. J. Wills. M'Benn, Bowe, Minifie, Tas'lor. « Christchurch.—Full-back, Clarkson; three-quarters, Mitchell, Blewitt, B. ■Blackburn;-. ; five-eightbs, Whittington, 'Hughesj ■ half, Stuart; wing-forward, Grammar; forwards, Hayward, Allen, Lagan, 31'Cann, O'Connor, Clark, Blackburn.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE ANNUAL MATCH. IBy Tcloeraph—Press Association.) Dunedin, July 1". The annual Kugby fixture between toanw representing Christ s College (Christchurch) and tho Otago High Schcol was played this afternoon on the Caledonian "Ground, in fine weather, before an attendance of about 1000 persons. In the first spell Thomas scored a try for the visitors, but no goal resulted, and, in the second spell, Pilling equalised the score by kicking a goal from a penalty. The game thus resulted in a draw—3 points all. NEW ZEALAND LEAGUE TOUR. By Telesraph-l'resa Assrrl.vinn-Cloovcieht Sydney, July 17. In six matches against Queensland ana New Zealand this season, Messenger, of the New South Wales team, scored tea tries, converted thirty-two, kicked seven penalty-goals, and one field goal, making a total of a hundred and ten points. HOCKEY. WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. The following are the hockey fixtures, grounds, and referees for to-morrow-.— Pakeha v. Artillery,' at Duppa Street. Referee, Sir. Smith. Post and Telegraph v. Hereawa, at Basin Reserve. Beferee, Mr. Carver. Karori v.'Uui Mai, at Karori. Referee, Mr. Cnsack. Petone. A v. Petone B, at Petone. Referee, Mr. Keen. BOXING. "BILLY" ELLIOTT'S GRIT. According to a Melbourne telegram to th:3 Sydney "Referee," plucky little "Billy , '' Elliott simply could not live with' Kid M'Coy at the Melbourne Athletic Club. Elliott never had a winning chance; ho was freely punished with both hands from the third round, and only his indomitable courage kept him going. There was a difference of close on a stone in the weights, and M'Coy made every use of his extra poundage. In the rfinth round Elliott livened up a bit, and those who had wagered that M'Coy would win in ten rounds got a little' uneasy. Elliott took some heavy punishment like a veteran; he was fightins a great losing battle. llight through the tenth and eleventh rounds Elliott was peppered hotly. . Early in the twelfth M'Coy gave Elliott a cross that shook him, and he dropped to the boards for four seconds. Another right bowled him over for seven seconds, and then his chief adviser put in .the towel.

WANGANtTI AMATEURS. (By Teleeraph—Press Association.) Wanganui, July 17. The AYanganui Amateur Boxing Association held its annual district championships this evening. There was a large attendance of the public, and some good sport was provided. Results:— Bantam-weights.—.T. Clapham. Feather-weights.-H. Jl'Night. Light-wcights.-N- Bond. Wclter-weights.-C. Breed. Middle-weights.-T. Scally. Hcavy-weighti'.—L. Caldwell. QOLF. STROKE COMPETITION. Tho Waiwetu Golf Club held a stroke, competition ui\ their links on Saturday under perfect iveatiHr conditions. Cook returned the best card, with a not score oi , 70, Kirk bciiig next with 81. OX ITOKOWHITIJ LIXKS. Members of the Mniiiiwahi Golf flub held Ihe monthly bogey compelition nn the Ilokoivhitu (l'almerslon) links on Saturday afternoon in ideal weather. Among the seniors \V. K. Bendrill name first with « score of It—:! up on bogey. Other cards we're tho?p of H. Tyernian, ; 1—- down; .1. Slack, B—3; W. Scifert, !)—:i; A. Barraud, scr.—t; I;. Seiferl. S—i; A. .Strdinan, S—s; R. Stnwe, 11-.V, H. I!. Cooper, B—fi; X. Wright, 12-6; C. Louis<ou, 12— 6. all down.

Junior.-W. 1,. Fitzherbert, 3-1 down tied with .1. Slack, fi-l. for first place. Bruce Bealo was next, fi—- down.

Yesterday at .Miramar Hie (hied mnnlhly medal cnn'ipelilinn whs played c(T, I Ik , result being a< follows :-Mi- Doughty, 11 , ;! (minus 411-82, 1. Mi>» (jr.iy was second and .Mis* Heed third. CRICKET. ENGLISH TK.UI I:"OI! AUtvi'liAl.JA. Sy Tdccrapb—Press Association— Copyrieht London, .Inly 16. Mr. TL Pardon, editor of "Wisden's Cricketing Almanac," writing in the "Sunday Times." declares thai liliocloJe acceptance of a position in tin- learn for Australia, is, like tliat of Jlol.br. ami Strudwiek, subject to tho committees sanction. hemonger is considered a rerlninly for tlio team. I'ry's delay in deciding is perhaps a hopeful sign, but it is staled on Rood antliority that lie will probably find himself compelled to refuse. Nevertheless, great, efforts are being trade to induce him to go.

ATHLETICS. THE POSTLK-IIOLAVAY- COXTKST. In its description of the Tostle-HoUray 13f)yds. sprint race, the Sydney "Referee say's:—At once Postle. shot away and kept, on moving further away, until 60yds. was ■reached. , Here Fostlo led tlolwny by about 21yds., with Taylor clo=e to the American. J;rom this'point for a- few yards the daylight between them did not decrease or increase. Then Postle s-tarled to come bark, and the big man with the giant strides b go up to him. II whs a very pretty struggle, laking immense strides Holway reduced Iho gap so quickly that at lOU.vdf. the two men were practically level, though Pcstlo was, perhaps, 11 few'inches ahead. The Queenslander's leg had given woy at Mydjs. Finishing as strong as a colt, Holway passed J'oftle, who rolled about, bur si niggled on gamely, though findniß the. last. 30yds. 100 much. Holway brat him by ,1. good yard, with perhaps a trine.in hand, Taylor being close on 3-Jyds. away. All three timekeepers gavo it as 12 7-lOsec.. or 3yds. under evens—a brilliant performance on the track. Holway was cheered heartily at the close, aiid later as he left the enclosure. It was acknowledged on all fides that to give Postle Hie start of about 21yd?. m tho last 70yds. was a great performance. He ran like a champion, and it seemed clear that- if Donaldson lwiil been I here, and in his best form he would have had the race of his life. The Qiiecnslnnder piillrd up limping, having strained n tendon just before Holway caught him. lie, tor/, was cheered, for it was recognised that lie had made a great effort, finishing with rare grit. Taylor's display, in the circunittances, was highly creditable. The- attendance was 10,000, and the gate pioceeds .EDSO. 'The terms on which the runners competed differed from Inns? niado for Iho original contest. With Donaldson in they were to receive, half the gate proceedsj' but after the_ withdrawal of the champion Ihe runners' share was mutually reduced to one-third. Holway receives'about Xlll, Postle .£10!), and Taylor ,£7O. . .

flic strain which Donaldson' sustained was in the left thigh. Donaldson is prepared to run JJdtt-ay ten weeks hence over 100 or 130 yds, and j'oslle is ;>}<a prepared lo run llolway again over 130 yds. HARRIERS. Seventeen members nf the Brooklyn Harriers assembled at Cliff Hou.v, Island Hay, on Saturday, to take part in the usual weekly run. The. hares— G. Bristov.and I -, . C'uleman—laid a trail from Cliff House over the hills into Happy Valley, and then up the range on the. other side. Tho ridge was followed for about two miles, then the course led down tho hill on to the Happy Valley Road again and back lo the starting point, via tho beach. The usual run-in was held, and resulted in a win for V. Byrne, with M. Pointon and P. Wilton finishing second and third respectively. The-.team I'o represent the club against tho Wellington liarriers at tho Exhibition Stadium on Thursday next is as follows:—V. Byrne, M. l'oiuton, I', Hodson, and G,. Bristow.