ATHLETIC SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1629, 21 December 1912, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTS

CRICKET. N.B. WALEB TEACHERB AGAINST WELLINGTON. BOWLERS ON TOP. GOOD BATSMEN OUT CHEAPLY. Splendid weather oonditdone prevailed yesterday afternoon when the New South Wales Teachers' eleven met a Wellington representative eleven. Tho gamo was watched by a fair number of interested spectators. Tho visitors played fairly well, but they wero hardly seen at their best, for, ns one man put it, "we aro liable at any timo to mako a good score." Both tho visitors and the local players considered the wicket an excellent one. The match commenced at 2 p.m., under perfect weather conditions, with tho visitors batting. At twenty minutes to five, tho "Cornstalks" finished their innings, having oompiled ft total of 153 runs. Just prior to the commencement of Wellington's innings the wind changed to tho south, and cold and bleak conditions thereafter prevailed. Raiii fell at '5 o'clock, and, fivo minutes later, tho game was stopped. Play was resumed after an interval of ton minuto3, and stumps were drawn at 6 o'clock, Wellington's score standing at the magnificent total of 35 for 6ix wickots down. Tho visitors' captain, M'Mnllen, batted stylishly,'as also did Freeman. The lattor wus unfortunate enough to get a crack on tho fingors of tho left hand, and this necessitated his temporary retirement, in order that the injured member might be bandaged. Wellington's bowling was very good, particularly in the case of Robinson, who got tho best average—throe wickets for 10 runs. Grimmett—our only "googlie" exponent—came next with four wickets for 51 runs. The stumping of Morris (N.S.W.) by Cullen was a very smart piece of work. Morris (considered the fastest bowler amongst the visitors, although he is not really fast) opened tho bowling against Wellington, while Harvey took charge of the leather at tho other end. The latter emeTgod with a good average. Ho clean bowled Patton, Beechey, Cullen, and Robinson. Cribbra, who was so formidable a person in tho batting averages last year, . was caught in the slips by Harvey, whon the score had reached 80. Cullen followed, but was soon dismissed. Robinson was dealt with in the same manner. Saunders followed Robinson, but his stay waa very short. The ex-Australian had played his socond ball when he was/run out. Southall followed Saunders, and time was called soon after. Wellington's score stood at six wickets for tho small total of 35 runs. The match ought to' provide quite an interesting finish. Play bfgins at the Basin Reserve at noon today. N.S.W. Teachers—First Innings. Barnes, run out 7 Myers, c. Southall, b. Robinson 4 Harvey, c. Saunders, b. Robinson ... 0 O'Neill, b. Grimmett 18 Freeman, c. Beeohcy, b. Robinson Hi Smith, c. Robinson, b. Brico ~ 5 M'Mullen, not out 38 Roso, c. Wiison, b. Grimmett 13 Dunn, b. Saunders 5 Mooro, c. and b. Grimmett ■ 1 Morn? St. Cullen, b. Grimmett 10 Extras 8 Totai .. 153 . Bowling nalysis.—Robinson took three wickets for 16 runs; Saunders, ono for 47; Grimmett, four for 51; Brice, one for 26; Pattnn, .none for 7. Wellington—First Innings. Gibbcs, o. Harvey, b. Barnes 14 Patton, b. Harvey 5 Bfechey, b. Harvey 8 Cullen, b. Harvey 0 Grimmett, net out 4 Robinson, b. Harvey 0 Saunders, run out 0 Southall, not out 0 Total for six wickets S5 Bowling Analysis.^Morris took no wickets for 14 runs; Harvey, four for 13; Barnes, one for 4.

MID-WEEK JUNIORS. The following are the Wellinprton midweek representatives to play Canterbury oil January 1 and 2:—Rouss and Hill ■ (Bod Cross), Slatterv and Milroy (Artillery), Cohen, Wicks, and Williamson .(Union), Luxford, Williamson (Oriental), Mlvenzie and Masters (Chemists). Emergonoios:—O'Brien (Union), Simpson (Chemists), C. Chamberlain (United), Chapman (Artillery/, Eiloy (Ktd Cross).

SWIMMiNQ. RACING AT TE ARO. The Wellington Swimming Club decided a hundred yards handicap at Te Aro Baths yostorday, the result being as follows:— First heat: R. Grimmett (losec.), 1; M. Stranger (scr.), 2; H. Mullins (7eeo.j, 8. Ateo started: N. H'Leod (28soo.), V. ■ Allen (17sec.), J. Robinson (Bsec.), R. C. Watson (•!«<:.). A. M'carlio (3seo.). Second heat: W. Francis (Baec.), lj J. Forsyth (16sec.), 2; W;' G. 1 Morpeth 3- A. Crowther (4seo.) vras allowed to start in the final. Also started: E. Vango (2450 c.), A. M. Farnell (19sec.)> W. Ellis (ITsoc.), T. Woodcock (lGscc.). K. D. Russell (lOsec.), S. llurrell (3scc.). •Final: M. Stranger, 1; R. Grimmett, 2j W. Francis, 3. Time, 64sec. . TO-DAY'S CARNIVAL. The Wellington Centre's swimming carnival commences at the Te Aro Batls at 2.50 p.m. to-day. The Sydney cracksSolomons, Hay, and R.iddington—will, give exhibitions, and.an attempt will be.iitade by the former two to break the minute 1 over tho hundred yards. Exhibitions of hiprh and fancy diving will be given by "Sid" Riddington. Good entries have been received for all events, and.,the carnival promises to be a successful affair. VICTORIA COLLEGE CLUB. Tho Victoria College Club held a 100 yards' handicap at To Aro Baths yesterday evening. The result was:—Hudson (3seo.), 1; Ha?on (125e0.), 2; Bullard (ser.l. 8. Time. 78sec.

| LAWN TENNIS. . THE CHAMPIONS AT AUCKLAND. (By Telegraph.—Spccial Oorrcfipondem.) Auckland, December 20. The Davis Cup tennis players, Dixon, Parko,-Beamish, and Lowe, accompanied by Ollivier (New Zealand representative), arrived from Sydney by the Marama this morning to play against Auckland and Now Zealand oil Saturday and Monday. Afterwards they will go to Hastings to take part in the Australasian championships. They will also play at Wellington ana Christchurch.

BOWLS. Ths Commercial Travellers' Club boat (ho Central Club bv 7 points in a match played on the Wellington. Club' 9 green on Thursday. The following was tho result of the matc-h, New South Wales Teachers y. Wellington Schoolmasters:— New South Wales.—C. Browne, R. Henderson, Cosgrove, R. Elston (s.), IG. Wellington.—H'Morran, Grundy, Worboys, Webb (s.), 29. ■

RUQBY PROFESSIONALS. QUESTION BEFORE THE ENGLISH UNION. By Tolograph—Press Association—OopyriKht London, December 10. Mr. Hill, the New South Wales Rugby Union dolegatc, is discussing with tlio English Rugby Union officials methods for checking tho oncroaohments of professionalism.

FOOTBALL. SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR. Br Talonraoh—Proß» AaFoolatlon—Ooovtfaht London. December 10. The South African footballers defoatod Neath by eight points to thxoo.