ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1786, 26 June 1913, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

ASSOCIATION.

LAWN TENNIS.

, LEAGUE GAME.

GOLF.

HOCKEY.

SPECTATORS AND GATE.

SWIMMING. .

. BOXING.

PROVINCIAL RUGBY. TARANAKI & WELLINGTON. SEE-SAW SCORING. WELLINGTON I.KADS AT LAST. (By Telegraph.—-I'rco3 Association.) Hawera, June 2">. The inlorprovineial innlcli, Wellington versus' Taranaki, was played _ «t_ Jlawera to-day and resulted in a win for Wellington by l.'l points to 9. The First Spell. Taranaki won tho loss and Wellington kicked olf against the sun and wind. Cade returned, and Jl'Keir/.ie made, a nice dash, but good kicking by Morris found the line well down. A. good forward rush by Turanaki was stopped by M-'Kenzio aiid the Blacks set up « counter-attack which was nipped by M'Leud. From a good rush by Taylor and Cameron, otohr secured ami mudo a great kick. lie rushed down and almost spoilt the return, Evensen saving. Shortly after Lovei'idgo marked and Stohr sent over a line goal: Taranaki, 3; Wellington, 0. the lilacks now-set up a strong attack, lilyard and Kyan being prominent. Cunningham secured and kicked sninrtly and the Wellington forwards rushed to the line, where Francis picked up and scored, lioberts goalcd. Taranaki, .1 points; Wellington, 5 points. Wellington returned the kick-out, and. rushed down-field, bringing on a fine passing rush in which all tho Blacks handled the ball, but were eventually pushed into touch near tho line. Tlio Yellows now woke up, and showed'some smart passing amongst tho forwards. Jt'Leod made a good dash, but the Wellington defence was sound, hvenscn and Jlilchinsou effecting good saves. Slolir essayed a pot, but failed. F'' oin a line-out K. lioberts mode a splendid dash and almost got over at the corner. 1.1i9 Black forwards cleared their line and from ■a penalty Stohr had a shot from l>eyond half-wnv, and landed a magnificent goal. Taranaki, 6 points; Wellington, 5 pointy. Taranaki continued to . press, and their forwards carried the ball across the held. From a scramble Cameron passed to Loveridge who dashed across. Taranaki, 9 points; Wellington, 5 points, lor some time thereafter Wellington were penned on their lines, and Stohr just missed potting a goal. Evensen then relieved with ii fine kick. The Blacks, with fine forward play, got to the Taranaki onarters where lioberts passed finely to tilyard, to Jlitchinson, who was put out into touch. The Blacks still pressed hard. Roberts almost gcttiriS over near the goat. Taranaki at length cleared their tine, Loveridge putting in fine play. Partly dribbling and partly running, he beat alt but the full-back, and the ball went out. Both sides of forwards were working hard ot this stage and presently T. Roberts got in a good kick which Evensen took, and found the line. A Taranaki forward rush, headed by Tamu, gave Wellington a busy time defending, and Stolir unssed <t fairly easy kick. Immediately after the kick-out Devvar made a good dash and with Whif.tingtou. almost scored, Halftime was then called.

The Second Spell. Hawkins kicked off for Taranaki in the second spell, and play was at once fast and open. E. Roberts set his backs 111 motion -and the ball passed through all hands to Morris, who, finding _ him sol t blocked, centred tho ball to W. Rvan, who took it and passed over Ills centre to K. Ryan, who picked up capitally, sidestepped, and scored a pretty try. -taranaki, !) points; Wellington, 8 point?. The Yellows rushed up the kick-out, and broke ri»ht through the defence, being only stopped 011 the line. All made great attempts to get over, but E. Roberts cleared with a brilliant run. and passed out. but Tilyurd'mulled and a good' chanco was lost. Wellington continued tho attack, and Mitchinson was pushed out near the corner flag. From a penalty near the goal E. Roberts missed an easv kick and the Taranaki forwards charged out and cleared their line. Wellington returned to tho attack and fine passing from Wilson to Roberts, to Tilyard to Mitchinson, and 011 to Morris saw the last-named out at tho corner. Brown saved well and found the line. E. Ryan intercepted a pass and made a good dodgy run out, but tho Taranaki defence was good, and the ball travelled up and down the fieM both sides showing good work. The icllow backs got going, but mulling fipoilt a eood chanco. LoveridKO presently secured and made a fine dash and Whittington, I\issick, and Tamil, took part in a groat rush, tho last-named passing out when there seemed to be a good chance of getting over himself. E. Roberts saved, but Taranaki returned to the attack. E. Roberts, however, took a mark from the feet of the forwards, and found the line. .Then Wellington set up a strong attach, and Evensen found the line well down. I 1 rom - tho line-out E. liynn secured, cut in, and passed, and after a brilliant tun.by Mitchinson Morris- took'the ball to the goalline where Tilyard secured and bv a dodgy run, scored under.the posts. Mitchinson added,the major points. Taro.naki, 9 points;-Wellington, 13 points. l?rom this out Taranaki were. defending, Wellington making good use of tho touchline, Evensen had a fine attempt at goal .from the field,''lint failed. I.oose rushes marked the concluding stages. Mr. Npilson (of Raliotu) was referee. .

THE TOUR TO CALIFORNIA. The New Zealand Rugby Union met last night. Mr. G. 11. Dickson presided, Respecting Die prospective tour of California, it was stated that the following cablegram 'had , been received from 111'. Edgar l'omeroy, San Francisco: — 'Must come on October 2'; otherwise propositions agreeable." ■ • , It was decided to, cable a reply agreeing to the date mentioned, and asking, for written confirmation of all arrangements. . • , ~ .. I The Poverty Bay Union asked the New Zealand Union to sanction, (lie playing of a special shield match between Auckland and Poverty bay at Auckland on August 9. The matter was referred to Auckland to see: if tile date is suitable. The secretary of the Bush Districts Union wrote- Asking for a ruling respecting the following:—The Bush Union suspended a player for the remainder of the season on a charge of his having used obscene language, and some doubt seemed to exist as to whether the .president and the lion, secretary were eligible to vote on the matter. It was decided to ask j.tlie Bush Union to forward a copy of their by-laws. . , , . It was decided not to entertain a sug"estion for the removal of the disqualification of D. Cobbler, a Ilorowhenua 1 player, who, a year ago, was put out tor I two years for. (allegedly) having used bad ' language during a match. . • i Inspecting the arrangements for the I ''"Welshmen's" tour of New Zealand, tho I New {South Wales Union wrote asking it I'tiio Timaru match could we played on , September 10 (instead of September and the match at Invercargill on September 17 (instead of September 10). Ollieiwise the appointments were acceptable. It was decided to.agree t-o tho altera- ! tions being made, provided the unions concerned did not object. ' Mr. D. Gallagher, of Auckland, was appointed convener of the New Mana (eon. selectors; Mr. V R. of Wellington, convener of tho iblanu selectors; and Mr. S F. Wilson, of Gta* churcli, convener ot the (south Island selectors.

LOCAL UNION. MAI! I ST BROS. TO GET GAMES. A meeting of (lie AVcllington Hueb,v Union was hnUl last. cvoniiig. llin?o. picsent wore: .Messrs. E. 0. (chairman), A. C. Kitto, AV. Hardlmm, W. llornig, It. Buck, ami G. Howe. , •V letter was received from the Hawlsos Bay Union asking that the AYellinstonUniou should allow it !iO per cent otthe taking* at the proposed AV ellingtonHawke's Bay match in Wellington this season. It was pointed out", that last" year, when Wellington visited Jlawke's Bay a similar concession luul been allowed. In explaining the position, the chairman stated that, last year, Wellington re-, 'i'use/l to go' to Hawke's Bay and did not' want to go, but the Hawke's Bay Union IsoniDlainod. »Xlio latter uuioui in fact.

contended that tho big unions should show some concessions to the smaller unions. They offered to give Wellington 50 per cent of the gate, Iheir object being to show "big football" in Ilawko's Bay. Wellington, therefore, went. It was against the policy of the union to make such grants as lljiwke's Bay suggested. Tho matter was left in tho hands of the chairman and Mr. Little to den'l with. Tho chairman reported that there wera a_ number of men who were playing the Northern Union game, wlio had not been reported. It was decided to have a list of alleged offenders compiled and sent on to the New Zealand Union.

Tho secretary of Public Schools Football Union wrote stilting that his union was drawing out a set of fixtures to give weekly games to (lie Marist. Bros, and Croydon private schools. The secretary also mailo application for the use of Athletic l'avk "for iliPsa games, which it -was proposed to hold on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The matter was left in tho hands of the chairman. WEDNESDAY GAMES. At the Athletic Park yesterday Afternoon 'Tramways defeated Oriental, in the mid-week championship, by 11 points to 0. For the winners Fisher scored a try, which Thomas converted, ami Thomas kicked two penalty goals-. Rankin scored for tho losers. -Mr. C. Roberts was referee. i A UCKLANDER SUSPENDED. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, June 25. To-night Ihe committee of the Rugby Union decided to suspend Rasmusseii, a City Club player, for rough play in tho match City v. Poiiionby on tho Saturday beforo last. 1 WIN FOR MAORIS. By Telegraiih—l'rces Association—Copyright (liee. Juno 25, 10.55 p.m.) Sydney, June 25. Tho Maoris defeated the Western Districts (earn by 11 points to 8. A light rain made the ground muddy. Rukingi and Grace scored tries for tho Maoris, Martin converting,one, <ind also kicking a penalty goal. The Western Districts scored tv;o tries, one being converted.

CLUBS & THE BASIN. The weekly meeting of tho Wellington Football Association was held last evening, Mr. J. B. PaLon presiding. The treasurer announced that tho ''gate" from tile rcccnt Otago-Wellingtou Brown Shield match amounted to .£B9 15s. Gd. Of this sum Otago would receivo about £32 os. Ed. Wellington's share was about ,£l(s os. sd.

Some discussion ensued over a motion carried at last week's meeting, which was to tho oiled that all matches drawn but by the Fixtures Committee stand, llr. Duncan moved that the former resolution be rescinded. In speaking in support of his motion, Mr. Duncan said that it was timo that the W.F.A. considered the public, and put what was considered the best match on the Basiji Reserve.' This was seconded by Mr. C. IC. Dick. Mr. R. Y. Walls spoke against tho motion, and he was supported by Mr. B. L. Salmon. Sir. T. Thompson said that all clubs should have a chance of playing on the Basin Reserve. Tho speaker said in conclusion: "Give all clubs a fair, sqiiaro deal, and you will get the public support. Don't chop and change tho grounds about after the games have been drawn. If you do you will have the players dissatisfied." In reply, Mr. Duncan said that he was not moving his motion with the purposo of changing the playing ground in any particular match, especially the Thistle-Corinthians fixture. His idea was to provide for any contingency that might arise in tho future. The motion was lost by live votes to four. Permission was granted Ihistle to play a team from Government House stall on the Wellington College ground on Saturday, Juno 28. ' ■ The secretary of the Thistle Club offered the use.'of his club's training slicd on tho Basin Reserve on Tuesdays and Thursdays for members of Wellington Broun 'Shield teams. The olfer was ■accepted-with thanks..<lt .was decided to refer''the matter of-a trainer to tho Selection Committee. It was decided that on account ot Brooklyn Third Division team withdrawing from tho competition, Congregational B will play St. David's at Petone next Saturday (referee, Mr. C. K. Dick). It was further decided that ICelburne play | Wadcstown Fifth Division, at Kolburne Park, on July 2S, Island Bay having withdrawn' from the Filth Division competition. , Mr. Duncan moved, and Mr. Dick seconded, that the selectors be asked to pick the Wellington, team to play Taranaki next Saturday. Mr. Salmon moved an amendment: "That the selectors nominate a certain number of men to go into training immediately." Mr. Duncan withdrew his motion in favour of the amend- , nienl, which was earned. ; . * '* Several details in connection with tho forthcoming Tarannki-Wollington Brown Shield challenge match, which is to be played iu Wellington on July 12, \Vcro discussed. —It was docidod that ladies bo admitted to future Brown Shield matches free of charge.

SCHOOL MATCHES.

The following are tho fixtures for Saturday's school games;— • ... , .. ~ Technical v. diarist A, at Wakefield Park. at 10 a.m.i Mr. H. Hood. _ Tltorudon A v. 1c Aro, at \\ akefield Park, at 10 a.m.; Mr. J. Howitt Northland v. Island 13a)*, at W akefield Park, at 11 a.m.! Mr. H. Hood. Marist B v. Thorndon B, at V akeneld Park,!at 11 a.m.; Mr. J. Howitt. Clyde Quay v. Wadestown Anderson Park, at 10 a.m.; Mr. \\. South Wellington v. aro "> "L~ Ild ® r " son Tark, at 11 a.m.; Mr. W. Wjffin.. Kilbirnie v. Roseneuth, at Kilbrinic» at 10.30; Mr. E. Evans.

THE DRAW FOR SATURDAY. The following are the League fixtures for city and s-üburbau grounds ; on eaturSenior Matclies. Newtown v. Athletic, at New-town Parle, at 3 p.m.: referee, Mr. Cunningham. Petone v. Hutt, at No. 1 Hutt Recreation Ground, at 3 p.m.; referee, Mr. M.urJunior Matches. Citv v. Hutt, at St. Patrick's College old grounds at Dupp.a Street, at 3 p.m.; rC Petonc* A v. Petone B, at No. 2 Hutt Recreation Ground, at 3 p.m.; referee, Mr. C v. Newtown, at Quinn's Grounds, Lower at 3 p.m.; referee, Mr. Barber: Athletic; a bye.

WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. Petone 7 F'l'.,, 51 "'' 1 Hereava 2 Arlillcrj Pakeha A 6 Pakeha 13 2 The third scries of matches in the second round under the management of the Wellington Midweek Association was plaved yesterday in beautiiul wcathei, U.he grounds were on the heavy side, Ill® standard of play shown was poor: PETONE & HUI MAT. This »ame was played at Petone. In the first spell Petone carried plav. up field froin the .bully, and had Itui.Jlai on the defence, .but for some time, Petone could not get past the full-back, l-'rom a scramble in the circle Lovry found the net Petone, 1: Hui Mai, 0. Thereafter pln.v was even for a time, e*icli side having a turn at attacking until Levin, with a hard drive, had play ill Petone quarters. Here Robinson, with a nice pass, gave Skill a chance, Which-.was accepted. Petone, 1; Hui Mai, 1. The spell ended with'otit further score. The second spell opened well and plav was up and down field, but, after 1!> minute?, Hui Mai went to pieces. The backs did' not 1 keep in their places and it u\a« a case of "all wanting to play forwards." The result was that Petone forwards had it nil their own way. and scores were put on by Cuvill (.1), W. M'Kwan. Tapplhi. ami Lowr.v (I each), i'etone thus won" bv 7 goals to 1. Jlr. 0. P. M'Kenzie was referee. HKHKAWA & ARTILLERY. This game was played at Ivarori. The cloy all through was a long way below

the usual standard. In the first spell Hereawa, after 10 minutes' play, opened, the store by Boyd shooting n lucky eoal from a iscrambie in the circle. Play thereafter was oven until Artillery, setting charge about lmlf-way, organised the only Rood passing rush of tho day. This finished up, by Spenco scoring and tho spell elided—one all. In th« second spell play was even worso ■than in the first. Players' could not tako a pass or stop the ball, the greasy stato of the ground being largely responsible. Tho only score of the spell was put on by Brown for Hereawa, and the came ended in favour of that team by 2 goals to 1. Mr. J. C, Cus-ack was referee. PAKEIIA A & I'AKEHA B, The A's proved 100 good, and from tlifl ' initial bully they always looked tho winners. The game was at times fast and : the B's showed a decided improvement. In the first spell the A team scored 4 coals (Sheeran 'J, Bowley 1). In. the second s]>ell the 13 team played a 'moro open game, and at times had the A's in trouble. From n fine passing rush Johnson, for the B's, .found the net. The A's then got to work and Sheeran and Thompson . each scored. Just' before Uie call of ,timo Mason, from a scramble in tho circle, shot the f.ccond goal for the B's. The game ended: A team, 6; B team, 2. Mr. • Maiming was refcVee. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Senior.—United v. Victoria College, , Ivarori I'arj; No. 1; Karori v. Wellington, at Karori Park No. 7; Metropolitan v. Government Insurance, at Karori Park No. 2. . ■ Junior.—Victoria College B v. Wellington, at Karori Park No. 4; St. Augustine's v. Hutt Valley, at Hutt Park ; St. Mark's v. K.Y.M.1., at Wakefield Park No'. 1; , Victoria College A v. United, at Karori Park No. ilj Karori v. Gregg's, at Karori Park No. 8. -

Third Grade.—Wellington A v. Victoria College,'at.'Karori Park No. 5; St. Augustiue's v. Government Insurance,' at Ilutt Park; Kilbirnie Anglican v. K.Y.M.1., Ivilbirnie; Wellington B v. Hutt Valley, at Wakefield Park No. 2; Miramar and United have byes. LADIES' MATCHES. Senior.—Rambler A v. St. Augustine's, at Karori Park No. 2; Sirens v. College Old Girls, at Karori Park No. 3; Girls' College v. Gregg's, at Karori Park No. 7; Victoria College v. Rambler B, at Karori Park No. 8. Junior.—Technical School v. Petone.District High School, at I'otone; Collego Old, Girls v. St. Augustine's, at Petone. BOWLS & BOWLERS. MEETING OF THE KARORI CLUB.

The tenth annual meeting of the' Kurori Bowling Club was held on Juno 13. The chair was occupied by. Mr. W. I'\ lingland. The report and balance-sheet indicated that the finances wero in.a sound condition, but there was need of a larger menVbership. The green had played excellently throughout the season, and • there was every prospect of it being in even better condition for tlie coming year. At tho beginning of the season a cup had been presented to the club by Mr. C. H. Henderson, and the competition for it had been constituted tho competition for the champion rink. T.he president, presented, the club prizes won during the'season, as follow dent's Bowls (club championship singles), Mr. J. Gregg; Henderson Cup (club champion rink),- Messrs. T. Watchman, M. P. Spiers, B. G. li. Burn, W. Cooper (S.). .... \\- Officers for tho coming' season wero clected as follow:—President, -Mr. B. G. H. Burn; vice-president, Mr. 0. C. Cox; secretary, Mr. Hetherington; treasurer, Sir. E. Suiiley; auditor. Mr. C. 1. Dasent; delegate to Northern Bowling Association, Mr. F. Bennett; delegates to the Wellington Centre, Messrs. W. Cooper and 0. C. Cox; committee. Messrs. F. A. Dryden, H. B. Roberts, M. P. Spiers, W. C. Cooper, W. Locket t, W. Bradnock, J. C. Fulton, E. Harrison, and J. Gregg! jnaich coujnnttee, Messrs. Cooper t Lockett, and Roberts;, ground committee, Messrs. Burn, Cooper, and Bradnock. WELLINGTON CLUB., ' 'Tho annual meeting of the shareholders mid members of the Wellington Bowling Club was held last evening. The annual report and balance-sheet' indicated a good financial position. A resolution of condolence with Mr. J. Mattin upon hia recent bereavement was passed. . Tho following officers were elected foi the 'ensuing yean—President, Mr. JGallie; vice-president, Mr. J. Trevori lion, treasurer, Mr. J. W. Salmon; lionsecretary, Mr. S. 11. Underwood;' directors, Messrs. Caterer, Chitiey, Fiyser, Panklnirst.. and Sexton; lion, auditors, Messrs.. M'Lav and Ficldb.oyje. Delegate to -the Northern Bowling Association, Mr. S. Undrrwcod; delegate to the Wellington Centre, Messrs. Sexton and underwood. , . . T)io prizes won during -last season wero presented. ' ■

HARRIERS. o The Central Harriers' Club held thfef* weeklv run from Oriental Ten Kiosk yes- - terday. The course started from the tram [terminus, 1«1 over tho hill through Roseneath to Ifataitai, and then aloiij Lyans, Bay Road towards Lyall Bay. A turnwaM hero made for homo, returning vill tho Queen's Drive. On reaching .the Patent Slip a non-stop run-in was held oyer tho remaining distance. When 300 yards from home tho pack made,a dash for the finish--ill" line, all off scratch, and the result, was a dead hent between C. 11. Duck and-. E. B. Smith for first place, with I. !>- livers and D. W. Rutledeo second and third. Tho rest of tho field was clos? up. Next Wednesday's run will take placo' from Lyall Bay.

ALL-ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright London, June 24. Beamish (England) teat Pico (Anstro, lia) in the second round—C —1, o—li u»•

■ ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP. J3y Association-CopyrluM London, June 24. J. t: Taylor Avon the' golf champion, ship, with- a scoro of 304. WELLINGTON AND HUTT TEAMS. . The following: are the teams for the Hutt v. Wellington match, to he played at Hcretaunga, on Saturday next, tho • Hutt plavers being mentioned first in each caiffli-H. R. H. Batncavis v. A. 1). S Duncan, »T» L. Climio v. A-. J. Abbott, » E. C. ICirk v. K. Duncan, L. D. Hurst v. L. C. Ilales,. ,T. E. Callcnder v. C. St. G. Goro, W. T. Wynward v. ,W. E. Reid, J. H. Work v. J. B. MacEwan, G. C. Schmidt v. W.' 13. Lees, G. C. Allan v. H. G. Dids--bury. II.S. Manning v. A. E. Why to, A. 13. Williams v. .T. Marehbanks, A. H. L. Treadwell v. B; W. Kirkby. . , Mr. G. Sutton lias resigned his position as secretary 'of the Miranmr Golf Out after fivo years' service, will earn on 'until a successor is appointed.

.RESULT OP LEAGUE TOUR. By Telegraph—Pices A.ssoeinliou-Copyri{:'MS v Sydney, Juno 25. The attendance'at the four New- South Wnles-Neiv Zealand League footballmatches totalled 110,513,. the amounting to '.£5517. .

kahXnamokcs PLANS'. "By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Sydney, .Tune 25.The "Herald" states that it has boon' delinitelv an-anged* that Duke Kohaim- . nioku, of Hawaii, will visit Australia next swimming season. - . , r

"HOCK" KEYS' AT WORK. "Hock" ICc.vs. who has conio from S.nlncv to hoy J." llagerty, of Timaru, is now " in steady training at Traeey's.Ciymimsiutn. Last night he spurred with several local 1 hoxc'i-s. Those of the public who would' care io see the Australian at ,work may visit the gvmjiasium at 3 p.m. any day. llagerty w'll 1)0 an >' now > will train at Clonk's Gymnasiuiik'