ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1258, 13 October 1911, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

GOLF.

BOXING. CAPITAL EVENT AT HASTINGS.' BROMWICH AND GRIFFIN. (Dy Telegraph—Special CorrosDOß4ent.) Napier, October 12. At the Hawko's Hay boxing championships, which were hold at tho Princess Theatre, Hastings, this evening, the principal attraction was tho bout between. "Jack" Griffin, of Greymouih (Osfc. llllb.) and "All" Bromwich, of Paeroa (9st. Mb.) for a purse of A'SO. As the men entered tho ring Griffia looked much, bigger and stronger than his opponent who, however, showed admirable, fool-work, and ho also introduced, a smart left and vigorous right; Griffin, on tho other band, soorodall tho timo at in-lighting, inflicting considerablo punishment whenever they came to clos» quarters. In tho fifth round Griffin caught Bromwich with a solid punch and, following up his advantage smartly, had tho Paeroa lad in a bad way. Ho was almost down and out but taking the full count was saved by the gong. Bromwich recovered sufficiently to keep out of harm's way in tho succeeding round, and tho remainder of the- contest? provided a most interesting competition. Griffin still looked all over a ivinnor. but Bromwich landed a short jolt in tho fourteenth round, which completely altered tho complexion of things. Griffin, went to tho floor, and finished the round decidedly tho worse for wear. In the fifteenth and last round both, men cut loose, Bromwich, on the whole having tho better of a vigorous rally. Ths rcforeo (Mr. M'Grcgor) awarded the contest to Bromwich—a decision which, however, failed to satisfy the bulk of tho spectators. The bout was contested in a thoroughly sportsmanlike maimer and was considered one of tho best ever 6oen in Hastings. KELLY AND GAULT. In a match at Blenheim on Wednesday evening Wl'iveen "Alf" Gault (lOst.) anil Arthur Kelly (9st. 41b.), of Broken Hill, the latter won in the tenth round on a, foul. Gaull, however, had slightly tho better of the encounter. Mr. Hurooinb was referee.

CRICKET. EAST AND HTJTT. Tho Hutt District Cricket Club wiH play a match against Wellington East tomorrow on the nutt ground. WELLINGTON NORTH CLUB. Tho Wellington North Cricket Clnb'a season opens on Saturday at Kelburno Park. Tho club cordially invito all thoso in tho north district who intend playing during tho season to attend. THE FIRST CENTURY. • A house, match was played yesterday afternoon between Messrs. Veitch and Allen and Geo. Winder's, and resulted in an easy win for Winder's by 220 runs. Tho totals were:—Winder's, 202; Veitch and Allen, 12. Tho scores were compiled by: Truscat, 105 (not ont); Shiplin, 43 j M'Quiaill, 39; Tiplin, 23; Clemcnshair, IG. The most successful bowler was Knapp.

MANAWATU LADIES' TOURNAMENT. (By Tckeraoli.—Prcß6 Association.) Palmerston North, October 12. Tho Manawatu ladies' open golf championship was continued to-day in wet woa* tlicr. ■ Tho second round of the championship resulted :— Mbis. Williams beat Mis M'Lcan, 0 up and 0 to ploy. Mi«s A. Pearco beat Mis Moore, G up and 5 to play. Miss Gould beat Miss Wilson, 5 up and 3 to play. Mias Gorrio beat Miss Cowpcr. 6 up and 5 lo play. Tho lx>gey match was won by Mrs. L, Seifcxt, of Manawatu (handicap 1G), 3 up. Miss G. Gonric (Auckland), handicap G, 1 up. Mrs. Strang (Manawatu), square. Miss Wray (Manawatu), 1 down. Miss Wray put in tho l>cst card, 85, and Miss A. Pcaroo, Miss Gould, and Mrs. Williams each returned cards of 87, Miss Pcaroo's including two penalty strokes through hitting tho flag stack from within tJio penally distance. The four-ball match was won by Mrs. M'Mao (H) and Miss Moore (14). 5 up) Miss G. Gorrio (5) and Miss Humphreys (8) second, 1 up; Mrs. Williams (2) and Mirs. Abraham (12), 3 up. Tho semi-finals and final of tho cham* pionslu'p wilt be played to-day. MIBAMAE CLUB. The following is tho dnvr for ttifl men's foursome, to be played at Miramar on Saturday afternoon, starting at one, o'clock:— E. Y. Mills and V. G. Eliind play M. W. Horton and R. Wilson. P. C. Freeth and E. H. Diddle play W, E. A. Gill aud C. Ilay Mackenzie. W. W. Girter and A. Erskino play P, Spraggon and W. A. Hudson. Dr. Marchant and C. H. Lawrcnoo play H. D. O'Callaghan and M. Marks. C. E. Richardson and G. 0. Sutton play W. A. Kennedy and E. A. Blundcll. T. Brodic and J. P. Firth play L. F. Watkins aJid Rov. J. G. S. Bartlett. W. A. Lcitch and Sir K. Douglas play W. F. Ward and V. L. Cachemnille. C. White Parsons and P. AV. Parsons play B. L. Taylor and B. M. Doughty.

FOOTBALL,

LEAGUE GAME PEOMOTEES. All those who replied to an advertise* ment ro the Northern Union football gamo aro requested to meet at tlio Don Jtooms, LaniMon Quay, this eveuiuff. Particulars appear elsewhere. AUSTRALASIAN LEAGUE TOUK. By TelcerapU-l'rcss Afjsociation-OupyriGht London, October 11, The Australasian League football team played its sixth match in Britain to-day, when it met a thirteen at Widuos, Lancashire, in tho presence, of 4000 spectators, and woa by i goals and 5 trios to njl. In the first half Gilbert and Brosnalnwi, for tho visitors, scored tries, which; Frauds converted. . The second half saw very rough play. Tlioro woro frequently lights in tho scrummages. Holloway and Darmody, two of (lie Widnes players, were ordered off. M'Cuo scored once in this spell and Courtucv twicu. Francis converted Uv of tho (tips. ASSOCIATION. A'PLEASAKT WIND-UP. A pleasant little function took place at the residence of Air. W. Auld in Hixon Urovo last evening, when the members of the Management Committee of tho Wellington Football Association were entortitmed at dinner by the host and Mr, C. J. M'Keowcu. The occasion was to celebrate tho conclusion of the Association season in Wellington.

RIFLE SHOOTING. The Suburbs Kifle Club oontinwd trophy fhc.iting mt Miramar on \\«s.\iuwdev afternoon, some 1G members tnkli'K I part in the oumrKt-Uion.. The rmnRW fired : at were 200 yanks mvl 500 yards, len shots at «u.<h. tlio latest fitf.iiv tartvis Wur lu-xvl fl.l; Iwlli ranges. 'J.'ho day was not <u Cho likiiijf of those nrcs-riit, a Lid liplii and fairly windy. IV following were tlio .scores' (club standiml, 03):— , Settlors.—ll. Mitchell, 44—45-1-93; It. M'J.ver, 10—Mi-su—»2; J. L. Turner, 40— 43—50.—8!); C. Wlii'lommi, 44—14— >c—6B; l'\ Astoai, 38—15—b0.—63; -. Cotton, 3838—7—53.: C. JlHroy, 39—*}-«.—82; J. G. Newton, SG—3o—l—B2-. Juniors.—A. Tiwnw, 40-13-eo—B3; W. Wood, 30—10-3-82; W. Isaac, 41-38-3-82; W. V. Hflrnift 3!)-39-se..-78; W. K, Collcv, 30—41—50.—77: ,T. Duncan, 37—3 C -7-74; H. C. Wood, 35-32-3-70; .1. Hood, 33—37—7—07. IV. club will continue trophy f.-)ioot>ne > at Miiunior to-uiorrow at ranges 500 ana