ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1531, 29 August 1912, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY FIASCO. NO APPEARANCE AT A MATCH. DOES TOURING "PAY"? The Nelson' Rugby football touring team was to have met tho Wellington ! .Wednesday representatives on tho Athletic Park yesterday afternoon, but word was received at tho Park at 3 o'clock that tho Nelson team were not going to play. Inquiries were made, and the secretary of the Wellington .Rugby Union stated that tho team had left by the 1 p.m. boat for Nelson, The whole trouble seems to hare orifriiiatc<l over tho question of ,n "gate." The kelson representatives have beeu touring the North Island lor some few days past, and as far as "gates" were concerned, they were far from successful in obtaining very much. Their "gates" at some of the towns which they visited amounted to something liko £2, £3, aiid-JM. Their financial position on arrival at Wellington was a very poor one. Tho managers of the team communicated by teltpfiono with (.he secretary of the Wellington Union as to what tho prospects of a "gate" would be at yesterday's match. On being informed of tho small "prospects," he decided that it was not worth while staying to play, and consequently the team caught tho boat for Nelson yester■'i'he movements of the team during their tour were not known by the Wellington Union, and it was only by chance that ono of the Eugby .Union officials happened to meet tho manager in tho street, and he was informed that the team had arrived in Wellington, and were staying at Barrett's Hotel. •. It is stated by Eugby Union officials that if tho team had informed the Wellington Union of its movements, theso would have been recognised. WELLINGTON" CONTROL. A mooting o£ the Management Coiumitteo cf tho Wellington Rugby Union n-as held la.st evening, Mr. E. 0. Hale 3 presiding Messrs. U- D. Weir.'E. Little, A. E. Wilson, A. E. Kitto, F. C. Atkinson -were also pret-ent. Tho Bed' Star Third Class team, of Masterton, were granted permission to May the I'etone Fourth Class team , on tho ?ctono Kocreation Ground, on Saturlay next. The application of the secretary of the Drivers' tug-of-war team for permission k> give, an exhibition as. a "curtain•aiser" to ono of tho forthcoming bier natches at tho Athletic Park was roused. Ono member rather bitterly sugtested that "possibly tho League represenativos might accept the application." Tho referee in tho Horowhenua-Wel-ington Junior Tem-esentative match, held ast Saturday in Wellington, was compellid to order off — Fawcett, a Levin player, t was decided to ask Fawcett to .appear >eforo the union. > W. F. Meredith was appointed referee or the Canterbury-Wfilliugton match, to Iβ played in Wellington on September It was decided to grant. Oriental Third lermission to play the Wairarapa Third in the Athletic Pitrk on September, as i. curtain-raiser to the Canterbury-Wel-ington match. The Third Class teams, f.M.C.A. and' St. John's, were granted emission to play on the Park on tho amo .day. / TO 3IEET WAIRARAPA. The following team has been selectedo represent Wellington B against Wniraapa at tho Athletic Park on Saturday lext:— j. Full-back, Lambert; three-quarter', Mil r ard, Morris, aud'M'Keuzie; five-eighths, '. J. Ryan mid M'Lsod i half, Niinn.; forr r'ards, Cunninghame, Parraut, Perry,' Sell, Sullivau, Levick, Murphy, and ('Sullivan; emergencies; ;o,sborn : 'and■iHr turphy; ■ ' : •' • The following is Fourth Class represenifive- team to nlay at Palmorston on aturday next:—Parker, Stace,. luckson, 'hoinpspn, Larkiii", B. Thompson. Abra-. all, Pilchor, Angbll.. France, Barnott, arrington, Miller, White, Nelson. Ono )rward ,has yet to be selected. SCHOOLS TO BE WARNED. :' The following is a copy of a circular itter sent out by the New Zealand Rugby nion:—"This Union desires nil unions ) tako stops to put school Unions on ieir guard against the influence of reresentatives of the League game among ihoolboys. It has como under notice Kit a number of young players have been d (by misleading statements) to play ie League game in the belief that they ould retain their amateur status. "This Union would suggest that cirulars should be issued to those controlng the boys drawing attention to the ttcnipts that may possibly be made to infinenco tho boys to play League football, and to the necessity of nthjising the boys as to the evils of professional football, making it clear that the League's constitution is essentially professional. "Unions are asked to treat this matter as important in the interest; of Engby." It was deoided to circularise all the school clubs. ■'■.. WAIR AR'APA-HOEOWHENUA. (By Telegraph.—Pres3 Association.) Levin, August 28. On a fast ground and in perfect weather the touring representative Rugby team for the Wairarapa Union met Horowhenua Union's representatives at Levin this afternoon. A fast and open game resulted, but little brilliancy was seen. Tho first, spell was closelv contested, Wairarapa leading by five points to three at halftime.. Soon after resuming, Wairarapa added thren points more. Levin then livened up and scored a converted try. making the scores eight points all. Wairarapa, within ten minutes of "no-side" scored a try from a forward rush, and thus won by U points to 8. • ' , RIVAL COLLEGES. . WELLINGTON V. CHRIST'S COLLEGE (By Teioßrapa.-Fresi Association.) , Wanganiii, August 38. ' Tfi 9 tnaiigUlar inter-college tourney was continued to-day, the second match being played between Wellington and Christ's Colleges. The weather Was ideal, and the ground ;perfect, while the attendance was again very large. ■ The first spell, which .was' slightly in favour of Christ's Col ege, ended with the scores itanding: Wellington, threo points to nil. This score was obtained from a penalty goal.. The second half was all in favour of Christ's College, but they could not score, this feature of the game being principally duo tp tho strong defence of Wellington and the back play of Christ's College, whichlacked finish. There was no score in this spoil, tho game thus ending in a win for « elhngton by threo points to nil. The last gamo of tho tourney will bo played on' i'riday, when a great "go" is expected between Wellington and Waiieanut. • h OTAGO TEAM BEATEN. (By Telezraph.-Prcsa Association.) Timaru, August 23. A fine, fast, and open gamo was witnessed by a largo crowd on the Caledonian dround'this afternoon between the SouthCanterbury, and Otago Rugby teams. It is said to bo ono of tho best games ever seen here. It, was generally expected that tho home team would win, as all the beat mon were available for the first time this season, and the expectation was justified. Tho Otflgo back division wore outclassed, excopt in tho first half of the second spell. Tho home team's win was largely duo to tho fine kicking of Scott. At. the close of the game he potted a goal from near half-way. The final scores wero:-South Canterbury, 13pts.; Otago, 9pts. MATCH AT ROTOKUA. tiij Telegraph.—Pro's. Association.) RoUf ua, August 23. The Rotorua representatives met and defeated the T.uanaki Maoris this aft«noon. ' Tho local combination, were ton good, and played well throughout. Their passing at times was perfect. The Tar'anaki forwards were heavy, and also fast. In the first spell, Sogers scored far Kolorua, and Martin converted. Ford (Taranaki) also scored,-but the kick failed. In the first quarter the score'was:—Rotorua, spts.;.Taranaki,.O: second nunrter, Toranaki, 13 pts. (Pini iCorinK). P.otorua.. 5. ; Alter half-time Eojers again scored' for |

Rotorua twice, and Taranaki scored a try and kicked a goal from a mark. ,Tho final score was:—Rotorua, 11 pts.; Taranaki Maoris, 9 pts. SOUTHLAND FOOTBALL. (Bj Telegraph. -Pros.- Association.) Invercargill, August !S. The Southland Rugby premiership was won to-day by Urn Invercargill Club, which defeated Athletics by 3 points (a try) to nil. r In the- primary schools' representative ■ match, Southland won by 9 points (three ' tries) over Otngo nil. 1 SCHOOL RUGBY. TAR-AXAKI-WELLIXGTOX. The 'annual representative Rugby foot- ; ball match between the Tarannki and Wellington, t-chool districts will l)o played at Al'lilctic Park this afternoon at U o'clock. ' Jho risitiug- team, accompanied by u party of Taranaki visitors (Messrs. Howler, IjTcr, Thomas, Dyson, and β-irckler), arrived in town last evening by the New Plymouth express and are being billeted privately. Tho teams for to-day's match urn as lolloiv:— Taranaki .—L. Brown, 8.. Frydny, L. Mail, A. Stirapson, 11. Skinners (captain). J. Partridge, JO. Jotaon, D. Belcher, JK iuld, A. Kivell, C. Campbell, J. Crighton, C. James, L. Preader, J. Mills." Wellington.—Baumbcr (Jlutt), Linlcy (Mount Cook), Hanson (Terace), Macaulnv (Icrraeo), Cowio (Petone), Corner (Petone JJ.H.), Xicholls. (Petoiif West). Cotton (fcrqno), Polo (Hutt), Irvine (Terrace), bcott (South Wellington), M'Cabc (To Ambler (Petonoi, Spencer (Te Aro), Pole (Technical). Emergencies: Dalton. anardlow, .Solomons. In tho evening both teams will bo the Bursts of tho Wellington Public PchooU , iuigby Union ot dinner at the Burlins-ton Cafe. The-Hon. James Allen (Mimstpr lor Education) and the Hon. F. M. B. Fishor. (Minister, for Marine), have been invited.to, be present. The city public schools' Rugbv clinmi>loll ?hip final between Ten-ace ami Petone fles, will bo played at tho Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon, as a curt,iin-rai-~r to tho Waira-rapa-Wellingtoii representative match. " " . To-morrow the visitors will visit Petona and make a Tound of the various fridu*fcnes in that subnrb-Gcar .Meat Works, Woollen, Company, Railway Workshopsand alj-o play a seven-a-sido tournament with tiro ocal schools, afterwards bein* ejitortained. " ASSOCIATION. MATTERS OP LOCAL INTEREST. . Mr. H. M'Keowen presided over a mecti? R t? ii . colni » ittcß of the "Wellington Football Association last evoniV. St. David's Club, Petone, wrote askin» for a donation of £3 towards tho rent o? their ground. It was decided that tho request bo considered when St. David's Club navo paid their outstanding affiliation fees. . Tho- Boys' Sub-committee reported as follows :-(l) That, the team from the Tas! man Street Manst School be declared win?iwiiS i th i!i 0 ? 1 ehampioiveKip for 1912. V) That tho Y.M.C.A. Sixth Division A team be declared the winners of sixth division championship for 1912. The secretary of the Sow Zealand Council notified that Mr. G. A. Preston, of Duncdin. had been appointed referee in tho Wellington-Canterbury Brown Shield match to be played at Lancaster Park on September U. - In connection with tho 'visit of tho Auckland Fifth Division representatives to Wellington, the City Council havo granted permission for the Management Committee to fake up a collection at New-rown-Park ori Saturday next, August 31, tho date of the Wellington match. Mr. H. Yeoman has been appointed referee. It was decided that tho Aucklandeis, who arrive, by this afternoon's Main Trunk express, bo given a reception by tho Management Committee at: tho Y.M.C.4. building at 5.15 p.m. In tho evening the team will bo entertained at a picture frbow, and on Saturday both teams will be entertained at tea after the match. ••■iAs a. "curtain-raiser" to the above match, the Maimwatn Fourth Division ! representatives piny Wellington 'Fourth Division representatives, the match to commence at 1.30 p.m. Mr. A. F. iVewbold liar, been appointed referee. Permission was granted Newtown Congregational Club to travel to Masterton on Soptomber 7. " A request was received from tho Johnsonvillo Club asking permission to enter tho same team for tho Junior Charity Cup as well as tho, Henderson Memorial Challenge Cup competitions. It was decided to inform the club that their application had corao too late, as tho various fixtures had been arranged. Mr. D. Ferguson was appointed manager of tho Third Division, representatives on their 'vis't't-p Shannon next Saturday. It was resolved that tho team should play in black I 'shirts. It was decided that the "replay" between Swifts and St. John's senior teams take placo next Saturday, and that a representative trial match should also bo played in view of the forthcoming Brown Shield match against Canterbury. Regarding the proposed visit of tho .Sydenham (CliTistchurch) Senior Club to Wellington, it was proposed to match them against Corinthians. The data suggested was September 7. ■ SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. . Following are the fixtures for next Saturday's Association games:— Charity Cup (Replay). .Swifts y. St. John's, at-Duppa Street, No. 2, at 3 p.m. Senior Trial Match. ' A tpam v.'B team, at Duppa Street, No. 1, at 3 p.m. Second Division. Diamonds v. "Wadcstowu, at Kelburno Park, ,at 3 p.m. Fourth Division Representative Match. . Jfanawatu v. Wellington, at Jsowtown Park, at 1.30 p.m. Fifth Division Representative Match.Auckland v. Wellington, at Newtown Park, at 3 p.m.

Hockey.

WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. SIX-A-SIDE TOURNEY. The Wellington Wednesday Hookey Association held its annual sii-a-side tournament at Karori Park yestorday afternoon. Both the weather and the grounds were excellent. The two lest games were Hui Mai v. Karori A, and Em Mai B v. Petone, and both had to play out extra time. The surprise win ot the day was that of Hereawa over Hui Mai A, defeating them by 5 goals to nil. Messrs. C. P. Miienzie and J. C. Cusack acted as referees. The following are the results:— Pakeha B v. Hereawa. Hereawa won by default. Hui Mai A v. Karori A. In the first spell Bay scored for Hui Mai, while M. Spiers scored for ICarori. At the call of fimo scores were equal, and an extra five minutes had to be played. Hoy scored for Hui Mai. Hui Mai, 2; Karori, 1. Karori B v. Pakeha A. No score was notched in the first spell. In the second spell E. A. Lewer opened for Karori. Gracie scored for l'akeha, and, just before tho call of time, Lyons added tilt- winning' goal for Pakeha. Pakeha, 2; Karori, 1. Hui Mai-B v. Pctone. In the fust spell Wylie scored for Hui Mai, while J. scored for Petone. No .score was put'on in tho second spell. Two extra spells of five minutes each were played, Irvine scoring tlio winning goal for IXiii Mai. Hui Mai, 2; Petone,. 1. Hereawa v. Hui Mai A. Hereawa hud all the best of the game, scoring two goals in the first spell ami throe in the second to Hui Mai's nil. Tho scores wero made by Kueli (!)) and Fallain (2). The totals were. Hereawa, 5; Jlni ilai, nil. Pakeha v. Hui Mai LS. There was no score in the first spell. In the second sjiell, from a scramble in tho circle, Gracie scored tor Pnlioha. Shortly afterward? Lyons added another goal. Pakeha, 2; Hiu Mai, nil. Pakeha v. Hereawa. In the first spell Pakeho broke awuy from Hie "liully-olf," and curried the bail into Hereawa's circle, but Caterer iaved. : Clomentson then carried-over (he twentyfive line, Paget saving in good style.' l'akeha (kilted play risht. up tlic field, , and. getting into tin -r.ircls, Gracie pof;;d [ to Lvouj, who hit hard, mil .th? bslL

t striking the cross-bar, bounced back, and, > striking a. Heroawa player, went into the • net. Shortly afterwards Grade added another goal. In the second spell no further score was made, an-.l the- game thus omled in favour of I'akeha by 2 foals to nil. Pakeha's win was duo to (ho tine play of Lyons and I'uget. I'aholia, '-; Heieuwa, 0, The medals will l>n presented to the 3 winning team at a smoke concert to be held on Wednesday night next. > HARRIERS. Tlie C'entr.il JTnrrieTS ran yesterday from Hie Dominion Ten Rooms, as the .quests of Mr. It. Rough. There was a fair attendiuice, ami a, fine afternoon's s-part was indulged in. .Leaving tho tea rooms, the trail led towards the, Karovi tunnel and " back along the road, uml.T the wirris.-s station, and round to Wilton'* Bush. A. turn was hero made for homo, via tlifl ; hills to tho right of Karori. A fcratcli sprint liorno restiH«l in n win i'cr C. 11. I Duck, T. S. llyers three yards away s'.'c- " oml, G. A. Scott u, yard away third, llei fore dispersing, the captain, on behalf of the club, thanked 3ir. C. Hough for his 1 hospitality. '. ROWING. THE WELLINGTON CLUB. At a special gonwal meeting held on Monday last Mr. A. X. Mathieson was elected captain, and Mr. 1). 11. Godfrey, late .secretary of tho I'icton Rowing Club, was elected rice-captain. BILLIARDS. By Telcsraph—Press Association—Copyriclit Sydney, August 28. Xn the billiard match between Hnrver«m (tho English player) aud Lindrum (Australia), ICOfIO up,, lovel terms, the scows now stand:—Harverson, 10,052; Liudrum, 8250.