ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1526, 23 August 1912, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

« RUGBY CODE. CHIEF DOMINION CONTROL. THAT ENGLISH TOUR. Messr?, Galbraith (chairman), AVylie, Laurenson, Crombie, Walburton, and Dr. M'Evcdy were present at a meeting of the Management Committee of tiio New Zealand Rugby Union, held in the office if I he secretary (.Air. J. 1). Avery) last oveniufr. Otago Ambitious, Mr. E. S. Wilson, sccrctary of the Otago Union, wrote .liking for tho names of the propoior and seconder of tlio motion in reference to the validity of the by-law permitting others than referees to report players, it was stated that Mr. M'Gratli (Otago) was the mover, but no record had been taken of the seconder. The ainie secretory wrote stating tlfat tho Otago representative . team would meet Auckland on September 7. 'The union wished the match to count as a challenge match for the Ranfurly Shield. The tour of the team (previously published), 'was also set out. The ' writer added that, in the event of anv team heating Auckland for the shield, Otago v.Viied to play tho winners, this al«o to be a shield match. The letter was received. Lapses. The Auckland, Union forwarded a statement of a case received front the South Auckland Sub-Union affecting ,T. Clark who had played League football, on the Waihi recreation ground.- Clar'c was a third grade player, and he had been informed that it was only a practice game, and one which would not affect his status with the Rugby Union. It was decided to write for particulars as to the nature of the game, r.nd to inquire whether any gate money had been taken. A somewhat similar case was that of J. Berriman, who had played, it was alleged, in a scratch League match between Paeroa_ and Waihi. Through the Auckland 'Union ho prayed that his expulsion should not Ix> en-tried out. It was decided that further inquiry should be .made into tho nature of the game played. Money Wanted. A letter was forwarded through tho Auckland Union from the Hamilton SubUnion, asking lor financial assistance for an insurance scheme which had been promoted.. It was decided that tho union could not see its way to make a grant to the insurance fund of any particular union. Good Boys, A report was received from Mr. Bain, manager of the South Island country team,.giving a brief account of the tour. It stated that tho team lacked combination at the commencement of the tour, but had rapidly improved as it travelled, and though it was not successful, it had played clean football, and never once had a game to be stopped through an accident to a player. The behaviour of the team was excellent, and on more than one occasion lie had been complimented on the fact by hotelkecpers. lie suggested that in future a back player of repute should be included in each country te&in, as such a man could tcacli tho team more than anyone on tho lino. The chairman moved that the thanks of tho union !» conveyed to Mr. Bain for .his report and services.—Carried: The accounts of the country team's.tour not yet complete—were discussed in committee. A Troublous Account. The following letter is being forwarded to the secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Union:—'"Dear sir,—Regarding the •adjustment of accounts in relation to tho tours of the American Universities and New Zealand teams, I have beon directed to inquire whether your council has considered the proposition submitted to your committee by our representative, Mr. Crombie, viz., that tho whine of the proceeds of both tours should bo pooled and tho loss borne equally botween the New Zealand and New South Wales Unions. If your council will not agree to that proposition I have to aslt whether as an alternative they will a»roe to the whole question being referred to an independent arbitrator, whoso decision shall bo final and binding. I shall be pleased to hear from you at your convenience as to which proposition your union favours.—Yours faithfully, ,T. D. Avery, secretary." Not Invited Home. The chairman read an extract from correspondence forwarded by Mr. C. Wray Pafiiser, the New Zealand Union , s representative in London, being a portion of a letter ho had received from -Mr. Marriott, secretary of the English Rugby Uivon, witb reference to a proposed visi't to England of a New Zealand team. The letter was as Jollows: —"Bear Sir, —In reference to a suggested visit from New Zealand I beg to inform yon that a South African team is coming over next season as tho joint guest of the four Home Unions. My committee feel that it would be hotter to see how this system worked before making any pronouncement with regard •to a visit from New Zealand. My eommitteo have had a similar request to vours from Now South Wales. Perhaps" you would let me kmw whether in the event of a tour being .arranged a combined team from New Zealand and Australia would be agreeable to your union." It was resolved to postpone discussion of the project until they heard hew Australia intended: to act in the matter. INTER-COLLEFE CARNIVAL. Tlio following dates for matches in the inter-college Rugby tournament havo been decided on-.— August 2G. —Christ's College v. Wanganui Collegiate School. August 23.—Wellington College v. Christ's College. August 30.—Wellington College v. Wanganui Collegiate School. Christ's College representatives arrive by the morning steamer from Lyttelton on Saturday, and will then join tho Wellington College representatives. Wellington College team (for the whole series) will probably bo constituted as follows: —Full-back, A. H. Hindmarshj three-quarters, D. K. Strang, T. Higgie, IC. Davis; five-eighths, O. Bramwell, .T. Stainton (captain); half, T. Mathewsonj forwards, O. Neilson, N. Gadsby, I'. Newman, D. Beard, H. Flux, M. Johnson, If. Hanson; winger, E. Luke. Emergencies, J. J. Williamson and H. Smith. BIG RUGBY SURPRISE. (Bj Telegraph-Presi Association.) New Plymouth, August 22. Wairarapa (17) defeated Tarannki (13). This match -was played to-day in ideal weather, tho ground being in perfect order. Contrary to anticipation, the visitors got home. The game was fast and open, the first spell being very c\enly coutested. In the second spell, however, the Wairarapa forwards simply ran ever tile local pack, who are obviously stale. There was no element of luck in Wairaiapa's victory, for they were easily the better team ou the day. WEST COASTERS' TOlfe. Timaru, August 22. The AVest Coast touring Rugby team met tho South Canterbury lepresentative team on the Caledonian Ground. There was a large crowd of spectators. The first spell was played in dull weather, and the second in drizzling rain. Play was even in the first spell, but the homo team scored a fry, mid, in the second spell, scored another before tho rain came on. The damp conditions :-eonied to suit tho, visitors better, mid, though tiring, they showed to advantage. Lynch scored two tries for the home team, M'lvor got a try for tho Coast, and Wilson converted. Tlio final score was: South Canterbury, !i points; AVest Coast, 5 points. TARANAKI MAORI MEN. (By Telezraph.—l'm* Aesociatiou.l Tc Kuiti, August 22. The Taranaki Maori touring team defeated the Maiiiapolo Rugby Union representatives to-day by 11 points to nil. TO PLAY VICTORIA COLLEGE. Christcliurch, August 22. The following team will represent Canterbury College against Victoria Colleeo at WRlUnptou on Saturday i—R; W. CluV, B. Blank* IVj .Wn Siiwaws. ,w, J,

Mansell. C. Young, R, I[. Livingstone, T. D. Smith, N. Sustens, S. Parr, .T. A. Gordon, W. Tracy, F. Johnston, M. O. Barnet t, D. Dobson, and T. Read. HIGH SCHOOLS TOURING. (By Telegraph,-Press Association.) ~,. ~ , , Napier, August 22. iho Palmorston North and New Plymouth High Schools' football in tho triangular contest began to-day with a match lietween Palnierstoa North and Napier. There was fine weather and a good attendance. Tho final result was: jI almerston, 12 points; Napier, (i points. Iries were obtained for (lie winners by Swainson, Kerr (2), and Richardson. For tho losers tlia score* were put on by Howard and Dean. The next match is to be played on Saturday. LEAGUE FOOTBALL THE "ALL BLUES" AT PUACTICE. A strenuous morning's work was put in by members of tho New South Wales League players at tlio Kelburne Park yesterday. Tho players were divided into two teams, and they were "hard at it" all tho morning. They practised at scrums, punting, passing, and place-kick-ing, their passing being brilliant. The "Blues" will practise again this morning at Kelburne Park. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. DURBAN'S CHALLENGE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. August 22, 11.35 p.m.) ' London, August 22. E. Durnan, the Canadian sculling champion, has cabled to "Sporting Life" clial-. lenging E. Barry, the world's sculling champion, to row him for .£SOO ill tho first week in October. BILLIARDS. By Teleeraph—Press Association—Copyriiht (Rec. August 23, .1.5 a.m.) Sydney, August 22. The scores in the billiard match between Harverson and Liudrmn now stands:— Harverson, 5333; Lindrum, 3025. ATHLETICS. A NEW WORLD'S RECORD. By. Telegraph—Press Association—Copyricht (liec. August 23, 0.55 a.m.) New York, August 22. "Jimmie" Fitzgerald, the Australian runner, has mado a new world's record by covering 15 miles on an indoor track at Tacoma in 81 minutes 45 l-ssec., defeating Norman, of Seattle. HARRIERS. The fine weather on Wednesday induced a fair number to turn out for the weekly run of the Central Harriers, which was held from Cliff House, Island Bay. The course was the stift'est undertaken this season, and for a fair part of tho journey Tunning was out of tlic question. Tho trail led across, tho hills behind Cliff House and the Happy Valley Road and the ranges toward Red Rocks, then on to the beach, and back via tho road. The run-in over the last mile resulted In a win for Burrell, with Henderson and Vango filling second and third places. C. H. Duck acted as pacemaker. The following handicaps have been declared for tho .Brooklyn Harriers' sc-ven-mile open handicap, which is to be held at Miraniar on Saturday.—J. F. Byrne, scr.; C. Murray, lOsec.; W. Bennett, 55£ec.; W. Press, 55sec.; F. Hodson, 55sec.; F. J. Burrell, 55sec.;. L.' Salek, lmin. s?ec.; T. J. Kerr, lmin. 50ice.; W. Power, ."min. 28sec.; E. Smith, "3min. DBst:c.; R. Bailantyne, 4miu.; W. L. Henderson, 4min. 2 - ssec.; M. Poj-nton, 4 min..2ssec.; I. Brown, 4min. 55sec.; S. Murray, smin, 43sec.; R. Harvey, 7min. lOsec. Iho raca will start at 3 p.m. sharp from Anderson's tea rooms, Miramar. LAWN TENNIS. NEWTOWN CLUB. Tho following is tho annual report (season lflll-12) of the Newtown Lawn Tennis Club:— The committee is now able to state that the club is getting into a sound financial position, and that all the expensive works have been completed. Tho total number of members during the year was 72. There are at present vacancies for eight men. • The receipts, including the balance brought forward, amounted to .£153 3s. 5d., and the expenditure to .£lsl Bs. 10d., leaving a balance of J1 14s. 7d. Tho club has again to thank the committee of the Cinderella dances for their efforts on its behalf, the sum of ,£l7 17s, being handed over from the 1911 dances. The water supply and drainage were laid on to tho pavilion at a cost of .£SO 155., on the instalment system. The principal is payable to the City Council by ten equal half-yearly instalments, with interest at G per cent, on the amount then unpaid. The club competitions resulted as follow:—Championship singles, ladies, Mrs. Naglo; men, F. A. Morris. Handicap singles, ladies, Miss P. Veitch; men, F. Lewis. Ladies' junior handicap singles, Miss C. Lamb. Handicap doubles, ladies, Miss Clark and Miss I. Clark; men, Messrs. Thwaitey and C. Bowen. Combined handicap doubles, ,T. H. Clark and Miss Bock. The third instalment of tho loan (.£SO) has been paid, leaving .£l5O still owing. A great loss bos been sustained by the club by the removal of,, first, Sir. G. S. Pratt (who ivas lion, secretary for many years), and then Mr. Spilsbury (his successor) from Wellington. Tho club is indebted to Messrs. T. H. Gill, W. 11. P. Barber, P. Jlutev, F. Grady, and E. Y. Redward for donations; to Mr. F. A. Morris for generously donating tho value of his trophy; and to Mrs. E. .Y. Redward, Misses Carson, Christie, d'Enulen, Redward, Veitch, and Webb, Messrs. Black, Godber, Prince, and Rowley for donating their bond interest. Owing largely to the prevalence of high winds and rain during the summer, there wcro not tho same' opportunities for improving the play as in past seasons, but it is hoped that the coming season will be a more enjoyable one.