ATHLETIG SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1390, 16 March 1912, Page 13

ATHLETIG SPORTS.

N.Z. MOTOR CYCLE CLUB.

RESULTS OF RECENT TESTS. Tho annual tests held by the New Zealand Motor Cyelo Club took places on. Friday nnd Saturday, Mnrcli 1 and 2. Tho course for tho first dny was from the Customhoiisci Wellington, to Mnrton, via Masterton, Pahiatua track, I'alraerston, and Feilding, and that for the second day led from. Morton, via tho Pukcpapa Koad to Hulls, thence via Palmerston, Longburn, I'oxton, and Levin to Wellington; total distance, 300 miles. The trial was open to all classes of motorcycles, and combined tests for reliability, hill-climbing, and "pctro consumption. The petrol consumption test was held from YY'uikauae to Wellington, over r distance of J2 miles, and tiie hill-climbing was decided on. tho Paekakariki Hill, in combination with the petrol test. There were 23 entries (four light-weights and nineteen heavy-weights) nnd 22 started. Tho ridora were dispatched at intervals after 0 a.m. on Friday, and similarly from Marton on Saturday. Tho weather was favourable until about 10.30 on Saturday morning , , when rain was encountered in the neighbourhood of Levin, and tho conditions quickly got worses, until by tho time, tho hill-climb commenced, tho riders were facing a south-east gale with heavy rain, which, of course, spoilt the climb from a spectacular point, as at times a thick fog enveloped the hill. Messrs. E. \Y. Daniel, F. J. Macdonald, and W. H. Nimmo acted as judges. The results aro as follow :—• Light-weights (open class), fastest hill climb-C. Wright (2J A.J.S. two-speed chain drive), 1; L. B. Rhodes (23 new Hudson), 2; J. Beck (2} Douglas twospeed and belt drive), 3. Hill-climb on formula.—C. Wright, 1; L. B. Rhodes, 2; J. Beck, 3. Petrol consumption on formula.—L. B. Rhodes, I;.C. Wright, 2; J.. Beck, S. Heavy-weights (open, class) hill-climb (formula).—V. Sutherland (Si Triumph), 1; A. B. Collins (3J T.T. Triumph), 2; J. Hall (3i Budge), 3. Highest aggregate points.—C. Wright, 1; J. Bick, 2; S. B. Rhodes, 8. Petrol consumption (formula). —J. Boucher (3J Eudge), 1; J. W. Makin (31 Rudge), 2; J. Hall (31 Rudge), 3. Highest aggregate points.—V. Sutherland, 1; J. Hall, 2; J. Boucher, 3. Heavy-weights (private owners), hillclimb (formula).-K. Burn, 1; I. V. Wilson, (31 P. and M.), 2; W. Wilson (5 Indian chain), 3. Petrol consumption (formula). —I. V. Wilson, 1; G. E. Oibbs (3} Rudgo N.S.U., tWo-speel gear), 2; R. Burn (3i new Hudson three-speed), 3. Highest aggregate points.—R. Burn, 1; I. V. Wilson, 2; W. Wilson, 3. Fastest hill-climb.—R. Burn, 1; W. Wilson, 2; R. S. Bender (7 Indian chain and two-speed), 3. Bidivill-Barton Cup (decided on reliability, together with lowest petrol consumption and fastest hill-climb, irrespective of class of formula).—W. Wilson \5 Indian), 1; R. Burn (3J new Hudson), 2; J. V. Wilson (3J P. and M. chain), 3. Certificates.—Those riders who receive certificates for non-stop runs are:—C. Wright, W. Wilson, H. flume, H. Gastein, J. W. Makin, E. Burrows, <3. Hartley, R. S. Bender, G. E. Gibbs, and J. Seivers. Teams prize.—W. Wilson (5 Indian), H. Gastein (7 Indian), R. S. Bender (7 Indian).

LEVIN SPtiRTS MEET3IQ,

DUNCAN ON RECORDS. Following ■ hard upon A. T. Duncan's excellent running at Karori last Saturday (comments our contributor "Mercury") came another good day's work nt Levin on Wednesday.' In: fact, his work on this occasion seems too good to be true. Briefly summed up, it was: ' First 100 yds. handicap in 10 l-sscc. First 150 yds. hamlicup iu 15sec. /.First 220 yds. .handicap in 22soc. .Thus ho brok'6 n. T\'ew-Ze'Ai;afjcl, record once, and equalled it once—the 'fracture being sustained by the 150 yds. distance. The 220 yds. clocking equals Opie's record run of last March in Chnstclnu'ch, nnd, according to tho "Horo'ivhenua Chronicle," there is no reason to doubt tho correctness of the timing, which was taken by threo watches in capable hands. Moreover, tho same authority states that a remeasurement of the tracks found them all correct. At the same time, with all due respect to the "Chronicle," this sudden leap into the record-breaking class on Duncan's part is rather startling—good sprinter as ho is known to be. Further developments from Duncan aro anxiously awaited. Duncan was not tho only Wellingtonian presont, as the prize list snows. D. Casey Mid W. Kyan followed him home in that order in the "furlong," nivl the same two in reverse order in tho "hundred." The half-mile was won by that eood trier J. Finn, and in the 120 yds.' hurdles A. C. Kitto got his usual "place"—a second this time.

OLYMPIC COUNCIL. AUSTRALASIAN TEAM MANAGER APPOINTED. The New Zealand Olympic Council recently received a letter from Auckland, urging the claims of A. W. Dorraor to. inclusion in the team for Stockholm. As nil nominations of athletes must como through the New Zealand Athletic Council, and as that body has made no recommendation in.thecaso of Dormor, the Olympic Council could not deal with the matter, and merely referred the letter to the proper quarter. The New South Wales Amateur Sports Federation nnd Olympic Council notiiiod that Captain Vicary Horniman, a prominent New South Wales sportsman, has been appointed manager of the Australasian team. The same body notified that the representation in the team would probably be as follows:—New ' South Wales 15, Victoria 4, Tasmania 1, New Zealand i, making a total of 24. In this computation they reckoned only on those men whose expenses would be paid and who wero officially connected with the team from its inception. Taking tho expenses to bo allowed to the Kanagev and secretary at .£l5O each, the New South Wales Council had decided that a further sum of JE4O should bo provided, for cabling and incidontal expenses, making .£340 in all. In this connection the various States had been assessed aa follows:— & N«w South Wales 200 • ~ Victoria GO Tasmania 20 New Zealand 60 The Now Zealand committee previously ottered iCIO per man for managerial expenses,, and this offer is to be renewed. The Australasian Council and the Auckland body are to be written to in rogard to Mr. George W. Smith being approached to obtain his cervices as mentor for Hill at Stockholm. Mr. Smith is on old Aucklandor, an ex-champion athleto of Australasia, and is at present engaged as football coach in England.

CRICKET.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Cricket enthusiasts will bo interested in tho play-off for tho senior championship, which takes placo at the Basin Reserve this afternoon. Tho competing teams aro Central and East A , . AVhen stumps were drawn at the clojo of tho first day's play tho match had reached an exciting stage, and if the weather and the wiefcot aro favourable to-day a great finish may be anticipated. JUNIOR CiIAMPIONSIIIP. The junior championship fixture. North v. South, set down for 10-day, Ims been .:np,celleil, the South team having retired. junLßOitouGn v. Wellington. On Monday the cricket representntivo.l of.llnrlborough and Wellington, will oppose ono another at the ttasin Reserve. Tho match will be concluded on Tuesday. The fixture is the last representative contest of (he uurreul season. R.M.S. lOMC V. LEVIN AXD CO. A team from tho Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.'s R.M.S. lonic will try conclusions with representatives of Messrs. I cvin and Co. at Anderson Park toclr.y. Fnllov.-ing arc Levin and Co.'s nlnvers:-G. T. Tlall, W. Harvey, V. Hymns, IJ. L. M.iion. W. Morralv A. Ovdfoiid, V, JI. WnUvM, h, Goldfinch, H. Mtatloir*, A. CUtoi, uxd a. BdL

DONALDSON & POSTLE, . 4 .

THAT DTTNEDIN CONTRACT DISPUTE. tßj Teleemjih—Pres« Association.! Auckland, March 15. At a conference of athletic societies tonight, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That this meeting of representatives of forty clubs emphatically protests against tho action of Messrs. Kennedy, I'raser, and Jf'Kny in identifying thfl N'ew Zealand Athletic Union with the dispule between the Dimcdin Caledonian Society and Donaldson and Postlo, regarding the alleged breach of contract, as it is no part of the union's functions to engage in matters outside, of sport, and for which civil remedies are available. This meeting also urges tho remaining seven members of the executive not to endorse, the- action of Messrs. Kennedy, Fra-ser, nnd M'Kay." The above resolution -was afterwards road at the. athletic banquet and heartily oheered. St. Patrick's Day sports to-morrow are attracting very great interest duo to the moeting of the world's champions, Donaldson and l'ostle. Both are in rare form, and a great contest is expected. The distances are 75yds., 150 yds., and 200 yds.

OLYMPIC QAMES

AUSTRALIAN SELECTIONS. Bt Teletraph—Press Assoclatlon-Oopyrleht Melbourne, March" 15.' Murray haj been selected to compete in the walking events at the Olympic Games. Sydney, March 15. Boardman has been selected as the fourth swimming representative at the Olympic Games.

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT.

A "NO-CONFIDENCE" MOTION. (Bj Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, March 15. Thero was a heated discussion at the meeting of the ■ Auckland Football Association last night upon a proposal to strike out that part ot a mlo requiring thnt the officers and management committee shall be non-playera, and providing for the- management of the association by an executive committee consisting of the officers and eight others selected by -delegates from themselves, clubs to b'o represented by both senior, junior divisions, etc. Tho chairman, .Mr. I'hilp, insisted on treating the proposals as a motion of no-confidence in the management committee, end the proposals being carried by n. substantial majority, tho members of the management committee left the room in a body. Mr. Stewart was elected chairman, and the meeting adjourned.

EASTER TENNIS.

ME AUCKLAND REPRESENTATIVES. Tho selectors, Messrs. Quinncll, W. A. Brown, and H. Jlorpeth, have chosen the following players to represent Auckland in tho interprovincinl tourney nt Easter: —Messrs. Eobson, Qtiinnell, W. A. Brown, and Dr. Keith. Ladies—Misses Gray, Cumming, Gorrie, and Mrs. Cooper. The final selection of the doubles and combined will bo made on Monday.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

. SOUTH WELLINGTON CLUB; Tho annual meeting of the South Wellington Association Football Club was held in St. Thomas's Hall on Tttursday night, Mr. J. W. Salnon in the chair. Tho balance-sheet showed a balance of Bs. 3d. on last year's workings, and the annual report showed tho club to be in a flourishing condition. At the meeting there were J5 now members elected. The officers wcro elected as follows:—Patron, Mr. J. J. Roberts; president, Mr. J. W. Salmon; vice-presidents, the Rev. Mr. Fanoourt, Dr. Kemp, nnd Messrs. Bland, Wilson, Yeomans, Bethell, Dick, Flux, Wells, and Williams; captain, Mr. H. Zorn: vice-captain, Mr. C. Gell; secretary, Mr. N. Scott; treasurer, Mr. S. .lones. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho president (Mr. J. W. Salmon) for his goodness to the club during tho previous season.

WADESTOWN V. JOHNSONVILLE.' A match will be played nt Johnsonrillo to-day between teams representing the Wadestown' and Johnsonvillo Clubs. The Wadestown team will bo selected from the following:—Kaywood, Norling, Overend (2), Shepherd, Ashwortb, Johnson, Hendle, Magee, Styles, L. King, Emley, Wnrne, and Walker. Train leaves Thorndon Station at 1.20

Y.M.C.A.'S BOYS' CLUB. Tho annual' meeting of tho Y.M.C.A. Boys' Department Football Club -was held last eveuiag, Mr. J. H. Worboys presiding. , Tho election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. Worboys; viceprosideuts, Messrs. Shorney, Ward, Port, Mathero're, M'jvag, Atkinson Connor, and Cocks; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Bruce Mabin; Management Committee, Messrs. Bosher, Henderson, and Scott; Selection Committee (fourth division), Messrs. Bosher, Leddy, Henderson; fifth division, Messrs. Grav, Connor, Hicks; sixth division, Messrs. Perry, Seott,Myers. It was decided to send, if possible, a team of fifth and sixth division players on tour tliis senson, with the object of playing tho Auckland Y.M.C.A.

RUQBY FOOTBALL.

The Southern Football Club will hold a practice match at the polo g-round, Miramar, to-day at 2.30 p.m. .The Orieutal Football Club will commence practice to-day at Miramar Park. Training will commence on March 18, Mondays and Thursdays being the dates for tho gymnasium.

RUGBT REFEREES' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Wellington Referees' Association traa held last night, Mr. D. M'Kenzie presiding. . The business of the evening concerned alterations to rules, and the discussion was in committee.

BOWLS. KELBURNE AND IvEWTOWN. The following will represent Kelburne against Newtown this afternoon:— Away: Widdop, Wakelin, Marqnis, Blancbnrd (s.); White, M'llraith, Miller, A; Johnstone ; Hamerton, Professor Kirk, Waddell.'Kelly (s.); Manley, Dodds, H. Gannairay, Koiitlev (s.). Home: Drury, Hutchison, H'Arthur, T. Gray (s.)j Doherty, Batten, E. C. Gannaway, Knowlea (s.); Baldwin, Scott, Diiguid, Williamson (s.)j Meadowcroft, Church, F. Johnstone, Harton (s.).