ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1690, 5 March 1913, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND'S MID-WEEK TEAM. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, March. 4. The following team has been selected ta ropresont tho Auckland Wednesday Association against Wellington at Eastor;—• Ilopkiuson, Brcese, Pell, C. Douglas, Bnker, Catterall, Cullimbore, Eaton t Muckrell, Stevenson, and Sutton.

INTER-STATE CRICKET.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. March 4, 10.55 p.m.) , Adelaide, March 1. South Australia, in their second in* nings, made 222. Tho weather was damp and the wicket heavy. South Australia won by 162 runs. Victoria, in their second innings, made 215 (Matthews 58, M'Kenzie, 34). Whitty captured four wickets for 30 runs; Rundell, three for 44. South Australia, having won throe out of their four contests, tako tho Sheffield Shield, v

ROWING,

THE CAMBRIDGE CREW. , By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright

London, March 3. There will be three changes in the, Cambridge . crew to-day, owihg to tho ill-' liess ofthoss selected.

FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright _' . London, March 3. The Association football match Wales v. Scotland ended in a draw. There wa3 no score, . .' ;

CYCLING.

. CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. By Telegraph—PrcES Association—Copyright Sydney, March 4. . The Australasian cycling championships' resulted ' One Mile—Burtonshaw, 1; Beck, 2} Taylor, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 22. 2-sssc. , » Five Miles—Beck, 1; Cutclilfe, 2; Goodhew, 3. Time, 12min. Slsec.

THE CASH BASIS MAN.

GLUB CONSTITUTED. NON-ARRIVAL OP "REG." WALKER. A' meeting of the Cash Athletic and Cycling Club was held at the Trocadero last evening. ' ' Mr. D. Moriarty, who presided, 6aid that he had,.'gone to meet Postlo and Walker, who ware supposed to arrive by ■ the Rualiine yesterday. They had, how- . ever, missed tho boat' at Capo Town. Thev wore sclicdulod to Tun at BloDlioim on March 17. If 1 tliey arrived, arrange- • ments should be made for them to give an exhibition in. Wellington. The'following .were elected officers:— Patron; Sir J. G,! W>rdi president; Mr. W. Henry; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. I'j. Fit'fcjroraUi, 3'\ M'Parlniul, P. J. Griffin, J. j; M'Grath, T. M. Wilford, A. Linley, W. M'lntosh, A. Cock, N. Austin, W. Nidd, J. Fuller, 15. Donnelly, J. Boucher, J. B. Clarkson, R. Fletcher, T. Oates, J. 15, Brinsden, S. Magnus, T. Tnglis, L. A. E. Edwards, and Dr. Clay! secrotary, Mr. J. Kennedy; -treasurer, Mr. W. M'lntosh; committee, Messrs. JJ. Moriarty, W. J. Spenccr. C. Tandy, J. ». Saunders, M'.Phee, J. H. Tomline, n. En»er, N. Austin, and 11. Thomas; aiiditoi'T Mr. L, M. A. Rcardeii. _ It was decided t'o call the club Tho Wellington Athletic and Cycling Club. 11l reference to tho Citizens Easter Carnival,, Mr., Moriarty stated that ho had received a' communication from tho secretary (Mr. Burton) asking .if the club would wfhtributd'it'o tlie '6Yeoi3" ill C. °'lt was decided that the club should help the Carnival Committee in any wajr in their power, tho club's committee, t?' make arrangements with Mr.'Burton.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

MEETING OF THE HUTT CLUB. A meeting of the Hutt Football Chib (Northern Union rules) was held at tlio Family Hotel,' Lower Hutt, last night. There wns a very largo attendance, and vtlie proceedings were most enthusiastic. After several of those present had Riven their views on the advantages nf Northern Unionism, the following officers _wcn> elected for the forthcoming season :-President, Mr. M. J', llodgins; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. I'. Bunny, J. 8011, E. Qumn, R ihvyer, A. E. Hadfield, J. Quil'k, I. Tutte A Roots, J. C. Bell, E. P. R«hworth', W. ,Tames, N. Jl'Menaniin; secretary, Mr. P. M'Gratli; AVray: committee. Messis. V. U. Kerr, F. Mason, H. Barlow, and L. Isher,vSd ; delegates to League, Messrs. Wray, Kerr, and llodgins. . It was resolved to commence practice in a fortnight's time.

ASSOCIATION.

WANDERERS F.C. MEETING. ' "sriS 'i™ of officers Wted as Wlows!—Patron, Mr. J. P. L"ko; Mr. J. Mann; vice-presidents, all reelected, with Messrs. A. Harbottle and S. Snick additional; secretary nnd Mr.'F. .T. Hatcher; club captain, Mr. T. sr»:«K'c'«s,V.-S *°It was "unanimously decided to support tho Thistle Club in their effort to alter Hie method of voting for candidates attlw annual general meeting, and the secretary «« instructed to attend any meeting which might bo convened for tills purpose.

BOWLS.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS. Bowlers are reminded that the Champion of • Champions' Singles tourney. will lie played to-day on the .Wdhngtan Club s £&$&&& will be played to-day.

BOXING.

JIEHEGAN AND, HIKST. By Telegraph-Press Associo-tion-CopyrtaM ) Marcli 5, 0.20 a.m.) London, March 4. Mohegan imd Hirst have disagreed™garding terms.