ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1580, 25 October 1912, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. IRRITATING POSTPONEMENT. THREE DEPUTATIONS. TO RESERVES, COMMITTEE. The Reserves Committee of the Wellington City Council was interviewed by no fewer than three cricketer;,' deputations at its meeting yesterday afternoon. Control of Senior Wickets. Messrs. M. J. Crombie and E. IS. Vance appeared rfs a deputation Irom the Wellington Cricket Association. Mr. Crombie (spokesman) said Hint his association desired to enter a protest against the postponement ui matches last Saturday on account of tho state of the grounds in the city reserves. In the opinion' of the cricketers the grounds could have been played on, and the postponements were ■enforced without sufficient reason. The point he raised was that if the grounds were not ready for play by 1 o'clock, the condition of tho weather was such that they could have been got ready by 2 o'clock, or even 3 o'clock. Sports could not be playod on grounds without some damage to the turf, and it was unreasonable to expect otherwise. On no other ground in the world would postponements have been ordered under tho circumstances which led to last Saturday's postponements, and they were there to ask that the association be given full control over the wickets allotted-to it, thus enabling it to decide such matters as postponements itself—tho Kelburne Park wickets, at all events.

"Rather a big order," observed the chairman of the committee (Councillor George Frost). Then, with regard to the fees, which had now been raised, they asked that a proportionate allowance be made in respect, of grounds closed to them on the occasion of postponement*. They also asked for a pro rata reduction in the rent of the rooms at the Basin . Reserve, of which they now used three only; formerly the association had the use of five or six. With regard to the wickets allotted to them, continued Mr. Crombie,'the association was now able to dispense with the two on Wakefield Park (Duppa Street). "Did you apply for more than you wanted in tho hope of getting the maximum?" asked Councillor Shirtcliffc. Mr. Crombio replied that they applied for what they thought • was absolutely required for the seasou. Since then they had secured a wicket at Karori, and with certain country' fixtures in view, were nblo now to waive tho wickets in Duppa Street. The chairman said that tha requests of the deputation would be carefully considered by ihe committee. Boys' League Grounds. Dr. A. W. Izard headed a deputation of several sponsors for the Boys' Cricket League, with a request for grounds. They had no grounds at present, as. they had last year, and if they could not got grounds the league would perforce have to disband. He thought that: would bo a very great pity, as most of the members of the league worked in offices and warehouses, and would have no opportunity for sport except on Saturday afternoons. All they asked for was permission to play on odd"corners of the reserves. "How many pitches would you require?" asked the chairman. "Eight," replied Dr. Izard. They had had no trouble in the past with regard to pitches, he added. "If the Basin Reserve were not closed, it would be all right," said the chairman. "That is so," said Councillor John Smith. "The closing of the Basin has upset all calculations." It was finally agreed that the representatives of the Boys' League should have a look round and sea what spare space, there was, and that the Superintendent of Reserves would bs instructed to give them every assistance. The committee would then see what could be done. Public School Cricket. Messrs. F. A. Hcmpleman and J. C. Burns, representing the Wellington Public Schools Cricket Association, appeared as a' deputation to urge the courtesy, extended in the past, viz., the preparation of wickets, froe of cost, for the Friday afternoon games on the city reserves. Mr. Hcinpbman pointed out that the association had no revenue and no funds, and whatever money was collected from the teams went towards material, etc. They had three wickets oiu Newtowu Park, two on. Kelburno Park, one on Anderson Park, and one at Eilbirnie. All that would be required was that the .roller might be passed over the wickets, and the creases marked out. The association controlled from twenty to twenty-five teams. "It costs us ,£3 a month to prepare a wicket." remarked the chairman. "These boys are getting a bit too particular," slid Councillor John Smith. "When I was a buy, jlad to play on any sort of ground." • "It is a matter of L.S.D., said the chairman, "but you have the sympathy of the committee." , "Why can't the boys prepare tho wickets themselves?" asked Councillor Smith. „ , ~ . ~ Tho deputation signified that they would be only too pleased to do the work if they could bo given, tho use of tho It was agreed then that tho wickets would bs granted subject to the condition that the work was done by the boys, under the supervision of a member of tho reserves staff. ELEVENS TOR SATURDAY. [In order to ensure publication, socre-1 tnrics should forward teams not later than Thursday each week.] Wellington Xorth. The following will ropreseut the Wellington Xorth seniors in their match with En-t B at Kelbnrne on Saturday:—Bb.cklock fromhie, Wilson. Phillips, Wilkinson.'Wynyard, Casey. Iliddlcstone, Luckie, ] Lambert.'and Brrcudson. " j V.M.C.A. Club. Juniors v. South, at Anderson Park, at o p m —Attncavc, Gibson, Grout, Plant, SrtaW Thirkell, Williams, Shaw, M'Elli--rot Wilson. W. L. Coad. Studholme. " Third v. .N'orth, at Newtown Park, at 2 v m.—Hodge. Jennincrs, M'lsnne; Boberis, Rndman. Schoch, Thompson, Wilson, a. Hay, M'Kay, Lay. Victoria College. Cox, Longhurst, Graham, Maekie, Blake, Cook, Evans, Briggs, Dundon, Sievers, and Gare. Third Eleven v. Karori, at Karori.. " Thistle Club. ' R -Utchison, M. Barnett, S. Barnett, S. Jardine, J. Lindsay, J. M'Ardle, W. Brownlee, J. Munroe, S. Hill, J. Davies, J. Hammer. Catholic Young Men's Club. Sonior Team v. Miramar. at Miramar.— T. O'Sullivan (captain). Knnpp. Thorns, Thomas, Shcehan, Carruthers. Layburn, Bradley, Carmine, Bowles, M'Grath, LeyJunior Team v. Evan's Bay, at Kilbirnie.—Little, O'Connor, Burke, Cameron, Fcote, Galviii, Finnergnn, Alley, Scriiuegour, Quiun, Webb. ■ Thorndon Club. Teams to represent tho Thorndon Club in their matches at. Anderson Park on Saturday will bo selected from the fol-lowing-—Buck, Martin, Salmon, Roberts (•') Black, Duff, Makin (2), Riddick, M'Grath, Robinson, Moffatt, Bidmead, Wilson, Puttick, M'Grector, Corni'oot, Welch, Kindell, Plimmer, Edmunds. Jones Goodall. Borrow?, Davcy, Powell, Carnegie, Studholme. Full muster requested. D.I.C. Club. The following team will represent the D.I.C. in their match against Kirkcaldie and Stains, on Saturday, at Wakelicld Fork:—Paul, Quiun, Gardner. Lee. Slirratt. Do Clifton, Wheatly, Byi-rley. W-tod-ward, Tolliin, / Mollison. Emergencies, Scott, John?. Ocean Club. The following will play for tho Ocean Club versus Kornot's at Wiikolield Park. Uuppa Street, play to commence tit 2.3(1:— Ijrniid, A. Bay. Cray,* , Grave, llobb-. ' Jmios. Lloyd. Moore, Macey, l'niranl, Staee. Emergencies: Fletcher, Petersen, ~ Edmunds, Pool, ifilU,

SWIAIMINQ. (

POST OFFICE CLUB. The. employees in the General Post Office have formed a swimming' club. In ' view of the fact Hint a race- lust year brought forward over twenty competitors, Hie prospoM:-., now that n live club ha? come into existence, arc considered very i satisfactory. The club intends In affiliate with the Wellington Centre. The Hon. R. It. Rhodes (PostmaMer-Genoral) has been elected pulrnn, and has - promised trophies for competition. The remain- i ing officers elected are as follow:—Presi- | dent. Mr. D. Robertson; 1.5.0.; curtain, i Jlr. W. Finlay; vice-captain, Ilr. W. Gil- ! belt; secretary, Mr. C. Jos.'Gainblc; treasurer, Mr. .1." T. Sehuleuberg; uamlicnpner, Mr. U. A. Lamb; starter-and timekeeper, Mr. W. Chcgwiddeu; chock .starter, .Mr. A. Kosie; executive com in i I tee, Messrs. W. Krobs, C. Matheson, end F. Wilton. The club will be known as llio U.1'.0. Amateur Swimming jClub.

boxing.

PAPKE DEFEATS CARPEXTLER. By Telegraph—Press Aesociatlon-Copyrieht Paris, October 23. In n boxing contest PapkedefealedC'arpenticr in the seventeenth round. Paris, October 23. -The fight was of the most stubborn and fierce character. Paplce showed great superiority in clinches. Carpcntier retired. (Rec. October 2-1, 10 p.m.) London, October 21. Fnpke weighed 72.7 kilogrammes, instead of 72.57, and Carpenlier, therefore, refused to fight him for the middleweight championship of the world. Papke forfeited .£203. AT-TOWN HALL TO-MORROW. With the exception of He-giirty, four of the best leather-weights of the Dominion will bs competing in the series of contests which the. local association is, promoting at the Town Hall to-morrow and on' Monday nest. Some alteration tins been made from the original selection, as Crawford, the Gisborne, exponent, was. unablo to make the weight at the last moment, and therefore .Welsh,, who is new to local gatherings, takes his place. The programme, for the opening night.is: Thompson meets Welsh, and Ellis meets Robinson, two bouts often rounds'each. Two preliminaries will be contested—M'Morran v. Wilson, and Murphy v. Minifie. On Monday the winners of the two tenround bouts will hs pitted against each other over a fifteen-round journey, while tho two defeated men will contest the best of ten rounds. Sir. T. Sampson will referee. Owing to Monday being practically a holiday, patrons are advised that the bos plan will close for that evening's tournnment at 11 o'clock. ■

YACHTING.

TE RURU CLUB'S REPORT. The report and balnuce-sltcet to bo presented at the annunj meeting of Tt liiiru Cruising Club this evening shows that despite the adverse weather conditions experienced throughout, 11 successful season resulted. Tile club's finances are in a healthy, state, the. balance to credit being .£'2 2s. Gd. Several alterations to the rules of the club .ire to be brought forward at the meeting amongst which is a motion to include cruising races, for which several trophies . have been promised. The thanks of the clnb are tendered to Messrs. .T. J. Firth, J. B. Speed, D.. Howard, F. Kiernan. and A. F. Newbold for trophies, and to Mr. Firth for the use of a room for meetings.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

At a meetinq of the. Boys' Sub-commit-tee of-the Wellington Football Association, hold yesterday, the protest of the Roseneath Boy Scout team against the win of the Kelburne Troop iu the scouts' final was upheld, on the ground that a mistake had been made by the referee. The match was ordered to be replayed oti No. 6 ground. Miramar, to-morrciv afternoon at 2 o'clock.

HARRIERS;

! The annual prcentalion of prizes in connection 'with the Brooklyn Harriers is to take place at .Godhor's rooms, Courtenay Place, on Saturday evening.