ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1407, 6 April 1912, Page 14

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CITY CRICKET. FIRST MATCH OF ITS KINDAND A GOOD ONE, MID-WEEK MEN SHAPE WELL. For tho first time in the history of cricket in Wellington the two Associations (Saturday ami Wednesday) tried conclusions on tho Basin Rcservo yesterday afternoon, about 1000 people being present. A capital wicket had teen provided, and tho result of the game proved beyond I doubt that tho Wednesday cricket is making big strides. Tho team put in by tho Saturday Association was a good one, and its followers rather expected that it would have an easy win, but if the game had been played to a. finish it would indeed havo taxed tho skill of tho Saturday men pretty severely. The Saturday team achieved a lead of 39 runs on the first innings, but in their second essay they had lost 7 wickets for 105 runs at the call of time. In the first innings of the "paturdays" the fielding of the Wednesday players was not of tho best, and did not help the bowlers. Several chances in the deep-field wero missed, and bad ground fielding was responsible for a much greater number of runs than should actually have been scored. Hickson and Dickson opened for "Saturday," and in the first over by Goiirlny the former was lucky to survive an appeal for leg-hefore-wickct Diekson, after making 13, in playing back to Harris, hit his wicket. Wilson joined Hickson, and for a time made things lively. Hiekson when 21 was missed behind the wickets, off Bailey, but in his next over the bowler got Wilson with a fast one, which shot tho bail over 30 yards from tho wicket. Jackson followed, and shortly after Hiclc6on was given out 1.1).w., to Bailey. Patrick then joined Jackson, and the latter, after making 3, had a lite, getting his toe in front of ono from Vare. The bowler imagined that tho batsman had touched the ball with ths bat,2and did not appeal. This proved an expensive "let oil'," as these two batsmen put on 105 before Jackson was run out by a smart return. Mahoney, the next man in, did not stay long, being taken by Gourlay at niid-on, off Harris. The catch was a splendid one-hand effort. Bowles followed, but soon lost Patrick, who was stumped by Mulfonl when he jumped in to one of .Harris's slows. Laws, the skipper, did not last long. He called Bowles lor a close run, but the latter declined to go. and Laws's wickets were scattered while both men were at one end. Robinson joined Bowles, and after putting on 28 runs Bowles was smartly run out. Gritnmett camo in only to see Robinson clean bowled by Harris. Patterson, tho last man, was bowled by Mills without scoring, and tho innings closed for 243. With fifteen minutes to go before lunch, Gourlay and Varo opened for the Wednesday team, and at the adjournment had 25 on the book. On resuming both batsmen played cautiously, not taking any chnaecs. Vai-e, after making 15, played forward to Grimmctt, and was clean'bowled. Smith followed, but when he had reached 8 Grimmett found his wicket. M'Gill joined Gourlay, and after 13 runs had been added Gourlay was smartly stumped by Patterson. B'ailey, the next man, made free use of his bat, both batsmen claying well. M'Gill, however, after making 20, was dismissed by Patrick. Warne followed, and when liis score had readied 11 he was taken in- the deep-field by Grimniett, off Patrick. Mills, the next man, did not seem at home when facing GrimmeU, who soon found his wicket. Harris joined Bailey, but when 10 runs had been added Grimniett clean bowled Bailey. Sullivan followed, and some smart running between the wickets was witnessed till Harris played forward to Patrick, and drove the ball to Dicfcon, who held it. Thompson joined Sullivan, only to see tho latter bowled by Grimmett. Mulford, the last man in, after making 4, uns caught by Mahoney, off Grimmett, and the innings closed for 20i.

The "Saturday," in their second innings, did not do nearly so well as in their first strike. Hickson* and Bowles opened, and after !) .runs had been scored Warne smartly .stumped . Bowles. "Wilson, who followed,, soon-got to work, but Hickson had to give, way to a fast one from Bailey. Patrick, who was top scorer in tho first innings, ivas clean bowled by Gonrlay after making 15. Dickson, the next man, did not stay long, Gourlay finding his , wicket. Patterson after making 5 was taken behind tho wickets b.v Warne, anil Robinson, who followed, was run out. Maho:i?y joined Wilson, who was pl'aying a great game, and scoring very freely all round the wicket, but had to give way to a well-nitched one from Bailey.

On the day, the honours of the bowling were with Grimineit. who tool; seven wickets for Of runs. Following arc Hip scores: Saturday.—First Innings. S. Hickson, 111121211211211GnG1412114, 1.1j.w., J). liailey 53 J. Dickson, 211212r.i1, hit wicket, b. Harris IS C. C 4. Wilson, 41133121, b. Bailey , IS T. A. Jackson, 21!!II2411111U1M2231, run out 37 D. Patrick, l-il4lll-ill4tll-t131d314-i4411, si. Miilford, b. Harris 01 J. J. Malioney, 1, e. Gourlay, b. Harris 1 F. Bowles, 4114143, run out 24 F. A. Laws, run out 0 C. W. Robinson, 211144, b. Harris ... lli C. V. Griminett, 1, not out 1 A. Patterson, b. Hills 0 Extras 1C Total 243 How tho Wickets Fell. 123156780 10 33 7G 95 198 200 205 209 237 242 243 Bowling Analysis. No. overs. Runs. Wickets. Harris 16 103 i Gourlay 9 37 — Bailey 0 24 2 Varo 5 28 — Thompson 3 18 — Mills -3 2-6 17 1 ' Wednesday.—First Innings. F. W. Vare, 4341111, b. Grimmett 15 J. Gourlay, 411114312421411122, st. Patterson, b. Grimmett 39 J. Smith, 1124, b. Grimmett 8 C. M'Gill, 1211112211241, b. Patrick ... 20 H F. Bailey, 141113211131111112111441, b. Grimmett 89 W. Warne, 1421114, o. Grimmett, b. Patrick li W. Mills, 1124, b. Grimmett 8 V. Harris, 311112141111, o. Dickson, b. Patrick 18 B. Sullivan, 121221414, b. Grimmett ... 20 W. Thompson, 11, not out 2 J. Jlulford, 4, c.. Mahoney, b. Grimmett - 4 Extras l< Total : 204 How the Wicket* Fell. 1 2 8 i 5 6 7 8 B 10 49 58 71 111 135 152 162 104 198 201 Bowling Analysis. No. overs. Runs. Wickets. Robinson 13 89 — Grimmett 22 91 7 Dickson 6 24 — Patrick 10 30 3 Saturday.—Second Innings. S. Hickson, 2114, b. Bailoy 8 F. Bowles, 4, st. Warne, I). Bailey ... 4 C. G. Wilson, 41312411411111404144241113, b. Bailey 01 D. Patrick, 411414. l>. Gourlay 15 ,T. Dicksou, 1, b. Gourlay 1 A. Patterson, 41, c. Warne, b. Mills... 5 C. W. Robinson, 1. run out 1 J. J. M.ihonoy, 111121, not out 7 Extras :> Total for eeven wickets 105 How tho Wickets Fell. 12 3 4 5 0 7 9 22 55 CO 71 70 105 Bowling Analysis. Bailoy 8.1 30 3 M'Gill 4 15 - Gourlny G 27 2 Hills 3 21 1 Vare 1 li — MID-WEICK REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. The following is thu pnroniiel of the Auckland Wednesday representative loam to piny Wellington on the Reserve ou Monday and 't'ucs-dny next.— Stovonson (cn.pt.oiii), A. JPeil, J. CoivvUjna, a. itoylo, S»Uejr, li. KqiaudoJ, li.

Coates, C. Douglas, C. Brown, J. Baker, P. Hopkinson, H. J. Humphreys, and A. 11. Eaton. Tlio matcl\ will commonco at 10 a.m. on Monday. The Auckland team will arrive here this afternoon. .Messrs. J. Duthio and L, M'lCcnzie, vice-presidents of tho Wednesday Association, bavo each donated a bat. Mr. Duthie's is to I>o given to the highest individual scorer on cither side, and Mr. M'Kenzie's for the finest fieldsman engaged in tho match. SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM. Bt relecrnDta-Ppcss Assncinllon-CoDrrlshl (l'ec. April •!, 10.2") p.m.) Capo Town, April 4. The South African ■ cricketers have willed for England to tnkc part in the triangular matches.

HUQBY FOOTBALL,

PREMIER CITY TEAMS TO MEET. A match will bo played at Athletic Park this afternoon between teams representing tho Auckland City Club and the local Athletic Club. These clubs wero the winners of the senior championships in their respective cities. Tho Athletic team is as follows:—Madden, Wilson (2), M'Donald, Batt, Evenson, Kelly, Roberts, Murray, Murphy, Hays, l'iiton, Rapson, Levick, and Cuiiuinjjhara. The City Club's team will be:—Fitzgerald, Stewart, Power, Ifwerson, R. Magee, Barclay, Thomas, S. Magee, Gallagher, Rassmiissen, Campbell, Desmond, Bruce, I'orsyth, Poutney. DOMINION REFEREES. (By Telegraph.—Presa Association.) Hastings, April 5. The annual conference of the Now Zealand Refeross' Association was held to-day, Mr. W. Keith (vice-president) being in tho chair. Delegates were present representing Wanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, Southland, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Auckland. Napier, and Hastings. Tho decisions given b.v tho executive during 1911 wero confirmed with slight alterations.

HOCKEY.

AUCKLAND PRESIDENT RESIGNS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, April 4. Owing to a difference of opinion which recently arose in hockey circles, the president of the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association (Mr. Gresham) has resigned.

BILLIARDS.

By Tfiezraon-FreßS Associatlon-CoujrlsSl (Rcc. April 4, 12.10 p.m.) London, April 4. Grav and Stevenson have arranged a world's tour. They will leave in May.

LAWN TENNIS.

______ i THE OTAGO TOURNAMENT. . (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Dunedin. April 5. ■ Tho Otago Lawn Tennis Association's annual tournament commenced to-day in fine weather, but a cold wind mado matters some.vhat unpleasant. The entries total 271, which chows a decrease as compared with last year. Tho following championships have been decided so far: — Men's Singles, first round—Familton beat If. Bundle, 6-2, G-4; Wilkio beat Best G—l, B—G; Nicholson beat J. H. Walker, li-1, U--3. . -Men's Doubles, first round—Lemon and Cramond beat J. and K. Nome, G—l, 7—5. Ladies' Singles, first round-Miss Crainond beat Miss Nicolls, 9—G. Combined Doubles, first round—Young and Miss Cook beat J. Sinclair and Mrs. Miller G—4 6—l. Second round: Banchop and Miss Stevenson beat Taylor and Miss Buri, 6-1, G-5.

BOWLS,

Three rinks from the Wellington Club proceeded to Nelson on Thursday to take part in a tournament which commences there to-day, and continues on Monday. A number of rinks from tho Wellington Club are to visit tho Hutt Club this afternoon. l'erlect weather was experienced yesterday in Wellington, and most of the bowling greens were well people throughout the day. The past week has been the best "bowlers' weather" experienced this year. _^__________