ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1469, 18 June 1912, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY AFFAIRS,

!THE DRAWINGS FOR SATURDAY. The Rugby matches for Saturday, as drawn by the Rugby Union, are given as follow:— Senior Matches. Athletic v. Melrose,, at Athletic Park No. 1; Mr. T. H. Jones. Petone v. Wellington, at Petono No. 1; Mr. H. Card. Poneko v. St. James, at Hutt No. 1; Mr. F: Lai-way. Victoria College v. Southern, at Karori No. 1; Mr. W. Church. Oriental, a byo. St. Patrick's College T. Wellington College, at Athletic Park No. 2; Mr. F. C. Atkinson. Junior Grade. Petono v. St. John's, at Petono No. 2; Mr. F. Crewes. Athletic v. St. James, at Karori No. 2; Mr. J. Francis. Oriental v. Poneke, at Polo No. 1; Mr. A. Kean. Wellington v. Selwyn, at Karori No. 3; Mr. 0. Scott. Southern v. Victoria College, at Polo No. 2; Mr. J. \Russcll. Melrose, a bye. Third-Class. Oriental v. Southern, at Polo No. 3; Mr. R. Evenscn. Waiwetu v. Petone, at Hutt No. 2; Mr. W. J. Meredith. Athletic v. Exchange, at Miramar Park No. 1; Mr. H. Clinkard. • Victoria College v. Upper Hutt, at Upper Hutt; Mr. P. Polling. Wellington v. Wadcstown, at Anderson Park; Mr. F. Tapliu. Selwyn v. Marist Old Boys', nt Miramar Park' No. 2; Mr. C. J. Gwynue. St. John's, a bye. « Fourth Class. Southern v. Old Boys', at Miramar Park No. 3; Mr. J. Slines. Orientnl v.'Poneke, at Kelburno Park; Mr. A. Kitto. Potono v. Waiwetu, at Young's; Mr. R. Fordyce. Athletic v. Wellington, at Newtown Park; .Mr. F. Martin. Johnsonville, a bye.

. ; ■'■ " Fifth Class. Oriental v. AVaiwctu, nt Sharpe's No. 1; Mr. C. Slater. Southern v. Petone, at Petone No. 3; Mr, J. Baumber. Wellington College A v. St. Patrick's College, at Athletic Park, at 1.30; Mr. A. Neilson. Melrose v. St. James, at Kelburne Park, at 1.30; Mr. C. Ingram. Wellington College B v. Athletic, at College, at 1.30; Mr. L. Cozens. Poneke, a bye.

Sixth <Class. Petone A v. Petone B, at Pctone No. 2, at 1.30; Mr. E. Tregear. Poneke v. Wellington College, at College, at 1.30; Mr. J. O'Sullivan. .St. Patrick's Collego A v. Athletic, at Newtown Park, at 1.30; Mr. W. Welch. Southern v. St. Patrick's Collego B, at Athletic Park, at 1.30; Mr. 0. Julius. Wednesday Matches. Tramways v. Oriental, at Athletic Park No. 1; Mr. L. Simpson. Athletic v. -Artillery, at Athletic Park No. 2; Mr. (!. Howe.

RUGBY EEFEHEES.

A meeting of tho Wellington Rugby Referees' Association was held last night, Mr. D. M'lvenr.ie presiding over a largo attendance.

Mr. S. Standen forwarded his resignation as a member of the association, owing to inability to attend meetings. It was decided to ask him if ho would still bo able to act in matches, and if so to request him to reconsider his decision. A lengthy letter was received from Mr. W. A. Knox, tho secretary of the original Referees' Association; in AireTila'nd, explaining tho position of affairs in Auckland, the. attitude taken up by his' association, and. tho reasons why the association considered that thero was no need for a new referees' association in Auckland. 'Tho letter stated, inter alia, that tho old association had been fighting principally to have control of the appointments.

The letter from Mr. Knox was in reply to a request for information, the question originally coming up when the new association asked the Wellington Referees' Association to second its application for affiliation.

After the matter had been discussed at some length, it was decided to second tho application for affiliation, provided that the wholo question could be discussed at a special general meeting of the Now Zealand Referees' Association,

MESSENGER'S FINE RECORD. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright.

Sydney, June 17. "Dally" Messenger, the Rugby League three-quarter, in ten matches this season, has scored foilr tries and kicked forty-six goals, out of 223 points scored by bis team, Eastern Suburbs.

ASSOCIATION.

WEDNESDAY FIXTURES. The following Association-matches and grounds huve been arranged for Wednesday, June 19, 20, and July 3:— June 19.—Brooklyn v. Hearts. A, at Duppa Street, No. 2; Hearts 13 v. L'nion, at Duppa Street, No. 1. Juno 2G.—Union v. Hearts A, at Duppa Street, No. 2; Hearts B v. Brooklyn, at Duppa Street, No. 1. July 3.—Hearts A v. Hearts B, at Duppa Sh'cet, No. 1; L'nion v. Brooklyn, at Duppa Street, No. 2.

HOCKEY.

WEDNESDAY; ASSOCIATION. . The following aro the hockey fixtures and grounds for to-morrow:—Pakeha. v. Hui Mai, at Karori; ; Petouo v. Hercawa, at P.ctono.

OOLF.

HUTT AND MIRAMAR,. A golf match was played at Miramar yesterday, between the Hutt Ladies' Club -and tho Miramar Ladies' Club', which resulted-in a win for the visitors by five games to four. Following are. details :— Hutt.-Mrs. Wagg, 1; Mrs. Murphv, 0; Miss Foster 0; Mrs. Rose, 1; Miss* Calender, 1; Mrs. Hay ward, 0; Miss Wilson, 0; Miss Hay ward, 1; Mrs. Coverdale, 1. Miramar.—Miss Gray, 0; Mrs. Freeth, 1; Miss Carter, 1; Mrs. Holmes, 0; Miss Marks, 0; Miss Gavin, 1; Mrs. L. F. Watkins, 1; .Miss Rawsou, 0; Miss Doughty, 0.

LAWN TENNIS.

By Telcgraph-Pross Association-Copyright. , -n «-,,. , „ Lorl(i ° n . June '111. A. F. A\ tiding defeated 11. Roper IV'»ctt, fi-2, 1-0. 10-0, C-2, in the final ot the Kent law* tennis championship.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

THE WELLINGTON C'EXTKE. Mr. \V. 11. Pollock presided over a meeting of the 'Wellington Centre of the Amateur Athletic Association last evening. Two new members of the centre, Messrs. V. Dalglcish and J. IS. Holt, representing the I'eilding and Mastcrton Harriers respectively, were, welcomed by the chairman. As suggested by the donor, Mr. B. .A. Guise, the challenge cup was presented to the lOOvds. chPiupionship. Mr. Pollock was thanked for I he offer of a cup for the half-mile championship. Two applications for membership were received—one from the pcihling Harrier.,' Club, and one from the Ahslerlon Club. It was decided that both applications be sent on to the X.Z.A.A.A. The report of the siib-coniiniltce appointed to draw up rules for the Wellington provincial cross-country championship was adopted. The action of the committee in fixing £1 as the maximum liability of the centre was approved. It was mentioned that the prospects for the New Zealand cross-coimlry championship were not very hopeful." In response to letter? and lelcyraui? Kilt to other ceutres, it was staled that only

two teams had promised to bo represented. It was pointed out that, beforo tlio event could be held, three entries jvcro necessary. It was trusted, however, that at least one nioro team would bo sent.

T .. ir Sf, srs - L - Cookc . 31. Burnett, and Tt. *)-j. lu »»t>son wcle "Prointed to select the Wellington team for the New Zealand cross-country championship. The team is to bo selected from competitors at the provincial championship meeting. The question of a Northern Union League player being an amateur cropped up. It was decided to ask the council pt the X.Z.A.A.A. whether a player playing under tlio auspices of the Northern l.enguc was infringing his amateur status if he does not receive moucv.

CRICKET,

THE MID-WEEK TEAM COMING, For somo timo past Mr. A. A. George, cf this city, has been negotiating for a visit from an Australian mid-week eleven to tour the Dominion next summer. In this connection the following letter from the secretary of the South Melbourne Cricket Club indicates that matters aro progressing very satisfactorily. Tho Writer states:—

Dear Mr. George:— ■ I brought the matter of the proposed tour before' my committee, and, needless to say, it w.as enthusiastically received. Our president, Mr. J. Baragwanuth, who will bo a member of the team, spoke of your visit. He is one of our delegates to tho V.C.A., and is already endeavouring to arrange with that body to give lis the boys at tho proper time. There will be no pennant cricket on December 2S and January 4, but we must arrive back iiero beforo February 8, in order to resume, pennant cricket. As to the tour rest assured that we, on this side, will keep tilings going. Don't worry about the team. A good one is certAin. T. Purvis, the colt of tlio season, is keen. R. Dea-, tlio champion'of the Sub-District Premiers (l'ort Melbourne), and several others aro asking for places. I have not yet gone into tho matter with Harry Troth I am waiting your advice regarding finance. I think wo should have 12 players at least, and the manager (Mr. Dow).

Wc finished runners-up on tho V.C.A. 1 list. W. Scott won the batting avenge (50). H. Trott -was scoftnd, and I was third. A. Facy obtained bowling honours, Scott second, Kenny third, and myself fourth. Of course, it is too soon to talk of tho whole team, especially as cricket has just, said/ "gocd-night." However, we will push on with the V.C.A. arrangements; you can then make up your piogramme, and advise me.

I hope that everything will go well, as you have taken such a deep interest all through? We will do our utmost to strengthen, the game, and although' our fellows will endeavour to see as much of your wonderful country as they possibly can, cricket, however, will be always first. —Yours, etc., W. 11. M'Corinnck. '

1 THE NEW "GOOGLY" BOWLER. Undoubtedly the cricket "sensation" of tho season has been the leap into fame of Clark, an Irishman who a lew days ago was practically unknown, yet will bo found playing in (lie Test" trial at the o\a{ (says a London paper of May). Ho is n .medium pace right-handed "howler, hut also possesses the ability to send down a well-disguised '"googly" at fairly fast pace. He attracted attention last season when with tho Woodbrook Club at Jirav, and, invited to attend at Lords last week, was utilised against C. Ji. Ei'y at the nets, and bowled England's captain on several occasions, in addition to non-plusMiig K. H. Spooner. As a. result, it was''suggested that ho should be given a trial, and this has been acted upon.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES,

LETTER jPROM MR. I?. COOMBES.

Tn regard to matters concerning the Olympic Games at Stockholm, Mr. A. Marryatt, chairman of tho Now Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, has received the following letter (extract) from Mr. Richard Coo'inbos' (representative of tho Olympic Council for Australia):— "I inn glad that the money has been got together for Champion. 1 have sent word to Mr. Ifornimau to act for me in making entries, and have written to tho Swedish Committee informing them that any entry made by Mr. Horniman will be in order. I am getting papers, letters, etc., by every mail from people and clubs in all parts of Europe, but the senders have no idea of tho time it takes to get a reply. By tho way, I note that Champion is wisely training in London, doubtless at Highgate Ponds. I did all I could to stop our swimmers going straight to Stockholm. However, Messrs. Marks and Healey (who had been thero before) were keen on it, and they carried tho other swimmers with them. I then tried Horniman, and urged him not to let the swimmers break away from Iho team, but he did not 'like to interfere. Tho cable now tells us that tho water is too cold for our fellows\(-10 degrees), and I can only presume., that they have gone, or -will go, to London. T also notice that Horniman has let Poulter go direct to Stockholm with tho swimmers. I had all but arranged for him to train with the Canadian and English Marathoners, and now ho will be by himself among foreigners. The Canadians and South Africans know better than this —they are keeping their teams together and in England."

BILLIARDS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. Juno 18, 0.25 a.m.) Sydney, June 17. Harm-son and Diggle have commenced a billiard match of 18,000 up, Diggle conceding 2000. Tiio scores arc: Harverson, 31)33 (including two breaks of 223 each); Higgle, 1871.

SWIMMING.

By Telegraph—Press Association-Oopyrteht (Rec. Juno 17, 11.30 p.m.) London, June 17. Champion, the New Zealniider, won the 880 yards open swimming race at Surbiton. Schryver, of West Australia, was third.