ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1569, 12 October 1912, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. i

NO PRACTICE AT KELBURNE. The Wellington Citj' Council notify that the Kelburne Park will not be available for cricket practice to-day.

FOOTBALL.

HIGH TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIANS. Br Tclecraph—Press Association-Copyrieht New York, October 10. Afc San Francisco, Professor Jordan, addressing the Leland Stanford University students, paid a high tribute to the Australians as footballers. The Australians, ho said, played solely for love of tl*> sport, and Americans had much to learn in this respect. Stanford University in 1903 had adopted Rugby in preference to American football, believing it to be cleaner sport, and the wisdom of such action had since been proved. SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR. London, October 10. The South African Rugby team won the third match of their tour, beating Cornwall by 15 points to 6.

BOWLS.

The following teams will represent the Newtown Club at the Hutt on Wednesday next:— Calene, Brown, Claxton, Wylie (s.); Triks, Talbot, Spiers, Noble (s.); Crosby, Fisher, Read, Martin, (s.); Porter, Fownes, Phillips, Sexton (s.). Both the Hutt and Thomdon Clubs are opening their greens for the season this afternoon.

HOCKEY.

The final match in the janior hockey championship, Karori v. St. Augustine's, is to be played at Day's Bay this afternoon.

BOXING.

BALDWIN DEFEATS "KNOCK-OUT" BROWN. By Telosra-ph—Press Association—CoDyifsW New York, October 10. At' Boston, "Matty" Baldwin out-fought "Knock-Out" Brown in a twelve-round bout, gaining the referee's decision.

ATHLETICS.

130 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyricht London, October 10. In a race for the 130 yds. championship of the world at Ponfypridd, Donaldson (Australia) beat Walker by three yardj in 12 3-ssec. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. WELLINGTON CLUB. The annual meeting of the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club was held last night, when the annual report (particulars of which have been published) and tho balance-sheet were adopted, and officers for the ensuing year elected. It was decided to hold an evening sports meeting at Kelburne Park on October 23. Three events will be decided on that occasion, namely, 100 yds., 440 yds., and ono mile.

CIVIL SERVICE AMATEUR SPORTS CLUB.

ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Civil Service Amateur. Sports. Club states that there are now 48 active) 9 honorary members, and one life-member. During the season 21new members were elected and 18 members resigned or were deleted from the roll. It is a matter for regret that the membership, is not larger, in view of the fact that over 200 members of the Public Service competed in various branches of the inter-Departmental tournament held during the season. > "As shown by the statement of receipts and expenditure, the club has a credit balance of 9s. lid. Although the amount carried forward is small, it must be remembered that both an inter-Departmen-tal tournament and an afternoon sports meeting had to be financed during the season, and the latter, through a poor attendance' of the public, resulted in. a considerable burden upon the club's funds. The club also carriers a small liability on account of unpresented orders for trophies won at the afternoon meeting, but, if as pointed out, members of the Service, interested in the tournament would assist tho Club by joining as active or honorary members, there need be no cause for anxiety as to tho financial nosition during the coming season. "The wholehearted response by prominent members of the Service to tho club's appeal for funds to provide trophies for the tournament is a matter for extreme gratification. The club's sincere thanks are due to the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, Bart., for his generosity in presenting a valuable challenge trophy, and also to the following gentlemen for donations:—Sir James Carroll, Messrs. H. Pollen, T. Roynane, F. Waldegrave, T. W. Fisher, G. Allport, S. F. Whitcombe, A. Marryatt, ,D. Robertson, E. A- Dawson, G. Hogben, Sir E. O. Gibbes, Dr Fitchett, Dr. Hay, Messrs. W. C. Kensington, H. J. H. Blow, J. W. Salmond, P. W. Flanagan, J. Mackay, D. Millar, W. C. Gasquomo, G. G. Bridges, J. C. Lewis B. Wilson, W..S. Ridler, W. Morris, g! B. Dall, P. C. Corliss, J. W. Poynton, W. B. Montgomery, and Dr. Izard. Shortly before tho close of the season the club lost the services of its highly esteemed president, Mr. S. 1 , . "Whitcombe who has been transferred to the South Island. _ Mr. Whitcombe lias, ever since his arrival from the south some three years ago, been a most enthusiastic supporter of the club, and his loss will be much regretted. In the retirement from the Public Service of Mr. F. Waldegrave the club has lost a vice-president of long standing, and one who at all times accorded the club support."

aOLF.

THE WELLINGTON CLUB. Tho following is the draw and order of starting for the Islington foursomes, with the handicaps appended:— Miss Moss and Dr. L. C. Hales (13) plays Miss Wylie and A. W. Wylie (16) Mr. and Mrs; W. H. Tiirnbull (8) plays Mrs. Collins and F. G. Dalziell (5). Miss L. Brandon and A. Diincan (owe 1) plays Miss M. Tweed and M. W. Higginson (4). Miss N. Brandon and Captain SpencerSmith (8) plays Mr. and Mrs. Marchbanks (14).

Mrs. A. Duncan and General Godley (12) plays Mrs. Watkins and A. E. Whyte Mrs. Webster and E. W. Kirkbr (11) plays Mr. and Mrs. Lees (0). Miss M. Pearce and A. E. Pearce (14) plays Mrs. Tweed and J. Webster (8). Mr. and Mrs. T. Young, (8) plays Miss Wheeler Bind H. G. Didsbnry (9). Miss Hannay and P. Howden (7) plays Miss Harcourt and G. P. Johnston (8). Miss Burnes and E. H. Rawswi (4) plavs Miss E. Stafford and A. Young (9). Miss W. Miles and G. T. George (12) plays Mrs. C. Pearce .and T. S. Fairchild (11). Miss F. Brandon and W. F. Reid (7) plays Mrs. Von Zedlitz and G. St. G. Gore (8). Miss Collins and C. J. Nathan (i) plays Miss Ewen and J. A. Campbell (10). Miss A. Pearce and A. F. Roberts (1) plays Mr. and Mrs. Elgar (11).