ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1429, 2 May 1912, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUOBY FOOTBALL. THE MID-WEEK SEVEN A-SIDE. ST. PATRICK'S WTX. A rcvon α-sidn tournament for teams in tho Wi-diicMlii.v championships was pinyed at tlm Athletic l'nrk yesterday. KiiiiKi nf I hi! play was (,'omi football, but I In: i'r-l. iviis luiv (,'niilc, am', except when il. was hlhiii'il, tillwly iiniiitorcsttii , ,,'. 'J.'ha wiiini!i'H werii a Irani (if cloven lads from Si. fill!iilcN i.'iilli-Ke, nittl flioy worn r«-.-.piin--il:l» fur iniisl. (if tli(> ({mid foiitball. hijldiviii" are detailed ik-coiifils nf the Killing:- - First Round. AH.iliwv-Tiamwav A.—Tramway won by li points In ml. In (lift first ppell llmvi! hi'iired n try, nfler h'iiiß given a jiiivi uitl! iiy liiiiiiifcy, and in the second iuilf Uniiiili'-v kicked a iiennH.y K osl. SI, I'lilrii'it's (.'(illcKii-Allilclie.-.St. Patrick's Cdllcvf dent, ii iiiin.-li s-lronger learn friiiii 111" Aililulic '.'liil» l»y 8 poiiil.s to nil. lldlh ill Ihe ('(i)|e;{(! I lies wero the result ill ."!..tcr |iii'-iiiK rims, ilruivnlin scorixi the fir-l. ;./!'! .Milns I hi; miuml, which lntl/:r H-,'i-- c<im-ej-!i;i| liv M''..'nrthy. DriViitnl-'JViMiitt-ay J!.— A hilarious, !!i;i"iiiiljli! from Iwjiinning to end. Tli"! , !! »•«■( ;ki sun"', when timo was called, mid Ilia lenms jjliij-mI on until players eiiuld Kc.'iicely slanil, and fast running wa-i (nit nf lint f|iiimtinn for all of them. When n try for cither fide seemed im-jsox-.iliTu f li»-v .'igreeil lo toss a coin, sud ijrienliil won the toss. Semi-Final. TrjimuMy A-St. I'atrick's College.—ln l.h'r lir-.t j-pr.JJ tht! Tramway men, lv their .iujjerinr .'tn.'nstli mid speed, overwhelmed Hi.- f/ollegi! Ijuys, nnd established a lead of li ijiiiiii-.—two tries Ly Hove. It was nut. ii ii 1j I l;hr"! or tour minutes before liiii': Hi.it tli'i St. Patrick's Imys condition and cimliiiiiilinn began to tell its tale, mid then .M'l.'iirthy mj!; all his backs going in a pii"-irig run, which snded in Cullen rniuiiiig in untouched. Just on tho bell .Nn.'sirt'iy nijipiid over cleverly lietwceu iiiii posts, anil won the match bv convertin;; tlm try himself. St. Patricks College, 8; Tramway li. ' Finai—St. Patrick's and Oriental, St. Patrick's College-Oriental.—lt was a fon-({onii conclufiion that the schoolboys would beat the tired Oriental team. Two iniiii]t<:s alter opening Brownlic took the ball dboiit thirty yards from the Oriental Mm!, and after fooling two opposing backs with elevßr feints and side-steps, ran in. The .Micniid try came a minute later. A lone li'oin liroivnlie went to Sullivan, ami iie streaked over by himself. Redmond goaiud. Tram tho half-way kick the boys did not lo.?<! control of play, but initiated a pacing run again from their own twonty-livc, wliich ended in liedmond galloping round behind tho posts. jrC'arihy goaled; a score of 13 points in the iirst spell. In the Kccftnd spoil tho jjoys had all the best of things tor live aiiniites-, but line-kicks and penallies kept them from scoring. A try came, at length after a series of dashing runs, and M'Carthy carried the ball tie last few yard.' over the line. Redmond goalcd. Other tries would certainly have been scored had not 'the College boys indulged in reckless, needless passing, but tho game ended: St. I'atrick's 18; Oriental, nil. ■

LOCAL CONTROL MEETS. Tho Alauogemect Committee of the the Wellington Jftugby Union mot lest nigtit. Mr. E. 0. Hales presided, and there were present, also, Messrs. £>, Weir, F. C. Atkinson, E. Little, W. Perry, H. Urquluirt, W. Hornig, W. Hardhain, aud A. E. Wilson. Melroso Club communicated the fact that circumstances had caused it to withdraw its third-class team from tho competition. An oli'er by Mr. W. E. Long to donate u cup for tho third-class competition was accepted. The Tramways Club was given permission to play H. Bow, a member of the St. .Tames senior fifteen, on Wednesdays. Wuhvetu Club protested, that Meirose had played boys who were- over age in a iiftli-class match.—lt was decided that the boys complained of should be nsked.to nttend the- meeting of tho committee next week, in order that'their ages might be ascertained. A. E. M'Cluskey, a member of the Permanent Force, wrote asking for reinstatement. He said that ho had played tho Northern Union game at Devonport, Auckland, because there had been no senior or junior team there. Hβ had played the Northern Union gamo twice. Ho added that he had played for Athletic in 1897-8-9.—Tho matter was considered to be ono for the New Zealand Union. It was stated that complaints had been received to the effect that the Porirua. ground had been found to bo in a filthy staio owing to sheep having been on it, and that broken glass had been found on No. i ground at Miramnr—lt was decided to look into tho matters. Oriental Club was given permission to withdraw its B team from tho fourthclass competition. Messrs. Perry and Hales were appointed a sub-committee to confer with representatives of other provincial unions regarding dates of interprovincinl matches,

HOCKEY.

WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. Pakoha 3 Hui Mai 2 Petono 3 Hsreawa 2 Tho Wednesday Hockey Association opened its season yesterday afternoon, tiro games being played. The match Korori v. Artillery did not take place, I owing to tlie latter team not being ablo to muster a learn this week. This match will bo played at tho end of tho first round. The match Pakeha-Hui Mai was piayod at Karori, tho ground being in first-class condition and the play of both letms showed improvement on that exliiibited last season. The Pctonc-llereawa match was played at Petone, and Uio game was a hard one all through and in doubt until the whistle sounded time. PAKEHA-HUI MAI. From the ''bully-oil'," Pakeha carried play into Hui Mai's quarters, but a score was saved bv the fine defence of Star, Hui Mai's goal-keeper. From a froo-hit Hui Mai had a chance to score, winch, however, was lost by Bay getting oil-side. From n lino passing rush Ciracie sent tlio ball to Harrup, back to Grade, to Clapshiiw/wlio scored tho first goal for Pakoha. Play for some time thereafter was very even. Hui Man, netting the bull in (heir own quarters, carried it down the field, and Bay, by fast following up, notched a goal and evened matters. At bnlf-timo tho score stood one goal each. In tho second spoil, Pakeha had all the better of tho plar for a time, and,, from a forward rush. Gracie shot a goal. It was a splendid bit nf combined play, and tho shot—a left "back-hander "— was tho best bit o!' play of tho day. From this on Hui Mai maintained their attack, but tho fine defence of Pakeha kept them from scoring. Just before the call of time, M'Keever sustained a somewhat severe Wow from a rising ball, which had the effect of stopping play for a little time. The game finished in favour of I'.-ilifha by 3 goals to 2. Tho best players for the winners wcro Cranio, Smith, Clnpshaw, ond Jackson, while, for Hui Mai, Sherwood, Stevens, Star, and Bay iyere very prominent, Gracie was much the best player, and the opinion of competent spectators was that the selector for Wellington should s?o him play before finally selecting the reprcfccnUtivo team to go north. Mr. J. C, Cusiick was referee. PETOXE-HEREAWA. In the first spell of the Petonc-Heroawiv match, tho play for a time was very even, the. ball travelling from end to end. Tho first score was made just before half-time, Poinlon (Pctone) getting the ball in his own half, carried it into Hcreawa's circle, passing to W. M'Ewau, who scored. In the second spell, Heroawa, playing with more combination, kept play in front of Petoue's goal, and, from a forward rush, Kucli found the net. Fctone now put more life into their play, and the forwards, passing well, enabled M'Etran tc score his second goal. He was quickly followed by Bennett, who nddnd the tiliinl. llerca'wa now fought hard to equal the .-.core, and Caterer fjave Kuch a clinnco Io 'rore, which was accepted. The pimi! HiiMird with Hcreiiwa altaokin,,.'. I Tho pick of the Pctonu players were |

M'Ewan, Bennett, Pointon, and Hiddlcr. For Ilercawa the best men n-cro Knch, Caterer, and Clomenlson. Fefcoue won by 3 goais to 2. Mr. Enipson was refcrco. SATURDAY LADIES' MATCHES. Tlio Brst round of ladies' hockey matches have been drawn, and will Uo played on Saturday:— Senior matches:—Collogo Old Girls r. Ramblers A, at Kn-rori; I'etono Ladice T. Ramblers B, atPetoue; St. Augustine's v. Syrens, nt Petone. H-ata, a bye. Junior fixtures:—Hcrcwhini v. Colicgo Old Girls B, at Karovi: Pelor.e District High School v. Girls' College, at Potouo,

HARRIERS,

The Central Harrier Club hald their weekly run in favourable weather from Ciilt House, Island Bay. The course wan taken over Hie hills to Lyull Bay Beach, and across the sandhills, and home by way of tho road. Tho run-in ever tlia last 300 yards was won by J. Don off .scratch; 0. ltough and A.'Hustings filling second and third pkces. The club reports that its membership is increa» U'if.

CRICKET.

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET. ' By Telegraph—Preßs Aeßoclatlfln-OopjrlßM London, April 30. Tho Australian, and South African cricketers nve steadily practising at Lord's, oa hard fast wiekole. The critics' first impressions nf tie newcomere are favourable, (Rcc. May 1,10.30 p.m.) London, May I. Mr, C. B. Fry captains the English test teams.

LAWN TENNIS,

Qy T elwaph—Frsn Association—Copyright London, April SO. Wilding and Doust defeated Gotert an* Ritohie, 6-1, G-4, 10-12, 4—o, G-2.

LACROSSE,

THE WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. A meeting cf the Wellington Lacrosst Association was hold oil Tuesday night, when there was a good attendance. The following are the fixtures for the first round of the cup matches. All matchoi to bo played at Duppa Street:— May 4,—Wellington plays Columbia, a< No. 2 ground; Capitol plays Kclburno at No. 1 ground. May 11.—Capitol plays Wellington at. No. 1 ground: Columbia ploys iColburno at No. 2 ground. May 16.—Wellington plays Kelburne at No. 2 ground; Capitol plays Columbia at No. 1 ground. It was decided to play four rounds for tho coming competition.

ROWING.

LEANDER SCULLS. By Telegraph—Preai AeeoMaUon— Oopyrlghl (Ec-o. May 1, 10.30 p.m.) london, May 1. "Dick" Arnefc trains with M'Culloch the Australian, for the Leander Sculle.