ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1413, 13 April 1912, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

KUGBY POOTBALL. N.Z. HEFBIfERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting o[' the Now Zealand Referees' Association was hold lust evening. There wen; present: .Messrs. 1-'. A. Uemplenuui (in the chair), 1.. Sievors, A. E. Neil-en, ami ,1. 11. Kohl) (lion, secretary). The chairman and linn, secretary were appointed lo compile tho association's handbook on the laws of tlio giiine, and wero instructed lo add an index lo same, Certificates for representative referees were awarded to J- 1 . A. Laws (Wellington) and JO. M'Konzie (Wairarnpa). In conned ion with tlio Referees' Associalion recently found in Auckland, it eiation recently formed in Auckland, it Rugby Union that if (ho association in question desires affiliation it must bo nominated nml seconded in accordance with tlio by-laws. It was resolved to write to tlio Dannevirko and Wairoa Associations, informing them that if they desire readniission that it must be in the form prescribed for new associations. THE SEVEN ASIDE TOURNEY. Tho 'Rugby season opens this afternoon with tho annual soven-u-sidc tournament. This is the fourth year since this fixture was inaugurated. In tho fifth-class series there aro eight games commencing at 1.45, ami in the senior, 1G (fames, commencing at 2.)!0. The final of the fifth-class will bo played at 4.30 and the final in the senior class mil follow immediately after. Tlio following is tho drawing:— Fifth-class. —Petono v. Wellington College; Waiwetu v. Foneke; Oriental v. Southern; Melrose v. St. James. Senior. —Southern v. Wellington; Poneko "A" v. Selwvn; Poneko "B" v. Old Boys; •Uhletdc "B 1 ' v. St. .Tames "A"; Petone "V v. Wellington College; Melrose v. Oriental "B"; St. James "B" v. Athletic "A"; Petono "B" v. Oriental "A." The games aro played seven minutes each way, with ono minute epell at half time, and tho only alteration from the usual scoring is that n force-down counts one point. GOLF. WELLINGTON CLUB. The annual meeting of {lie Wellington Golf Club was held at the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Wednesday. The following officers wero elected for the ensuing year:—President, Sir J. G. Ward, Bart.; vice-president, Messrs. A. J. Abbott and L. 0. 11. Tripp; captain, Mr. J. Webster; committee, Messrs. A. E. Fearce, A. Young, F. A. Kcbbell, W. 13. I'oid, F. G. Dalziell, and A. E. Wliyte; secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. S. MacShaue. "How can I improve my drive? Will | the choice of a. ball help?" asks the ardent golfer. Most decidedly it will, and with the Challenger you'll save nt least a stroke per hole.* 1 HOCKEY. LOCAL REFEREES MEET. Tho auuual meeting of the Wellington Referees' Association was held last ovening, Dr. Morpeth presiding. Tho annual report stated that the association had been successful in appointing referees for nearly every match played under the auspices of the Wellington Hockey Association, and, in most cases, the members had given entire satisfaction. Two complaints had been received re referees during the season, nnd, after hearing both sides of tho question, it had been found that, in both instances, that the referee was quite within his rights. Tho active membership was thirteen. Soiuo members did not seem to realiso the necessity of being punctual in starting games, or of being on tlio ground at the appointed time, and tlio committee had causo to censure them for their dilatoriness. Tho thanks of the association are duo to Dr. Morpeth and Messrs. Organ and Bennett. During tho season the . first examination of referees was held, . and proved very successful. Earnest ad- , vico was given to members to do their . best for tho association during tho coming season by obtaining new members, being prompt and punctual in starting matches to which they are appointed, and in sending in their reports of matches as soon as possible. Tho report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr. Cusack moved, and Mr. Carver seconded: "Tlmt tho Wellington Hockey Association bo asked to pay . into the ' funds of tho Wellington Referees' Assoi eiation the sum of ono shilling per match, ; for which referees, are appointed, and I attend." This was'carried unanimously, i It was resolved that tho W.R.A. shall - not rccogniso tho claim of any referee - for his expenses incurred in attending - n match, unless he shall notify tho secretary of the result of such match, in accordance with Rule 2G. Tlio election of officers resulted as fol- : lows:—Chairman, Dr. Morpeth; secretary 5 and treasurer, Mr. C. P. M'Kenzie; ani pointment committee, Dr. Morpeth, . Messrs. C. P. M'Kenzie and A. A. Benr nett. [ It was decided that a smb-committee [ consisting of Dr. Morpeth, Messrs. J. C. > Cusack, A. A. Bennett, and secretary, be * appointed to revise tho rules and byI laws, and report to a special general 5 meeting to be held at futuro date.

BOWLS.

Providing the weather is fine, tho Karori Bowling Club will bold a tournament on its green on Saturday evening next. To mako this possible the green will be lighted with "Lux" lights, calculated to givo in all light of 3000 candle power. The novelty of playing under artificial light should interest bowlers.

BOXING,

BENEFIT FOR JAMES GRIFFIN.

At a meeting of the Hawke's Bay Boxing Association, held on Tuesday last, it was resolved to write to the various associations in New Zealand soliciting donations towards a benefit fund for Jaines Griffin, who is incapacitated from further boxing.

MEETING OP THE COUNCIL. Christchurcli, April 12. At a meeting of tlio Boxing Council, a letter was received from Herbert, stating that he had decided not to defend tho title for the heavy-weight championship. The council resolved that tho title should revert to Mitchell. An application from tho Greymouth association to have the match between Mitchell and Ireland at Greymouth on May 18 recognised as for tho heavy-weight championship was granted. Tho Timaru association was given permission to announce the Hiig-erty-EUis mntcli on April 21 as for the feather-weight championship. J. .T. Griffin wrote, announcing his retirement from tho ring.

BILLIARDS.

WILLIAMS V. WEISS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, April 12. 11l the billiard match between Williams and Weiss, 14,000 up, level terms, tlio fieoros now stand:—Williams, 3900; WeibS, 3377. POLO. AUCKLAND TOURNAMENT. (By Telegraph.—l'ress Association.) Auckland, April 12. The Auckland provincial polo tournamiMit concluded to-day. In the final for tho Provincial Cup To Awamutu A defeated Kemuera by 11 goals to 2. 'In Hie Handicap Cup final, Hamilton lira! Bay nf Ulanils by 21 goals to HI. SWIMMINQ. CHAMPION TO (ID TO STOCKHOLM. Illy Teleiriiiili.-l'ress Association.) Auckland, Apnil 12. AiTansemenls linve been • completed for, M. 1!. Champion, ill' Auckland, Now Zealand's champion swimmer, to represent Hie Dominion at the Olympic. Claines. Ho will leave Wellington by Iho Atlienic tri Thiii'Mlny. Aboui .l'2"i lias already been cullci'lcd in Auckland towards llie fund nt about 4:l."i() loiiuirr'il, unil the committee of llie Wiiiiomnla Sw'ininiins Club has pei'fon:iliy cunr.mlecd tlie bnlnncc. The '•lub intend? brinsinc i ("am "f Anfitrnll'iii I>"-Iiiiiiiov6 in Auc.ttlnui in DcfrawbK in mtm. tJj,o ffwiwWxt.