ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1804, 17 July 1913, Page 11

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY CODE. THE HEAD CONTROL MEETS. LETTER re leaguers. MR, MASON TO MANAGE U.S. TOUR. A meeting of the committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held last evening, Mr. N. Gnlbraith presiding. Messrs. E. Wylie, C. G. Wilson, If. M. Isaacs, J. H. A. Laughton, and G. Dickson were also present. i Tlio secretary of tlio English Rugby Union wrote regarding reinstatement of those who had signed a Northern Union form and played with or against Northern Union players. "My oommittee," said the writer, "have considered the matter, but are unable to relax the rules for iplayers of a maturer age than 17. Here tjie reinstatement of youths under 17 has Been found in certain districts to be helpful in controverting the machinations of Northern Union emissaries. Each case, however, hns to bo very carefully judged on its own. merits, and it is not obligatory for your union either to adopt or mako trial of it." "In Committee, Gentlemen!" The letter and a motion bearing on it were discussed in committee, and .were then handed to the press in such form as the committee desired to make public. The resolution read:—"That a copy of the letter bo sent to all unions, with a lottef pointing out that only this committee has power to' exercise the discretion, and that this discretion will only be exercised in very exceptional cases." The supplied report intimated that this motion had been carried. Daily "Pay" in California. The South Canterbury Union wrote expressing itself as being in favour of members of the All Black team to tour America being paid out-of-pocket expenses while on tour. In connection with the •same matter the Wanganui Union forwarded the following resolution:—"This union is .not in favour of a fixed sum per day as an individual payment, but would' favour the treasurer's budget providing for all reasonable incidentals comiccted with the team." The chairman remarked that the resolution from Wanganui expressed the sentiments of this committee. It was decided to inform both, unions of the action decided upon last week—namely, that no daily allowance would be made, but all reasonable travelling expenses would be paid. ' Manager for All Blacks. It was decided to ask Mr. G. H. Mason (president of the Canterbury Union)' to accept the position of manager of the All Black team to tour America. North and South Match. In connection ' with tho inter-Island match, to bo played at Christcliurch on July 26, members of the North Island team are being notified that they are required to ba at Christchurch not later than the morning of July 25. . The members of the South Island team are required to bo at Christchurch on the evening of July 21. DEPARTMENT'S MATCH. Representatives' of Che Railway Head Offices met a team representing Government Printing Offico yesterday. Through playing a fast open game, "Railways" defeated "Printers" by 36 points to (i. "BUSH" BEATS HAWIvE'S BAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Pahiatua, July 16. ' The representative Rugby match between tho .Hawko's Bay and Bush Districts was played at Pahiatua to-day, and resulted in a surprise victory for "Bush" by three points to nil. In tho first spell P. Gidvin scored a try for tho winners, which M'Vay failed to oonvert. Tho visitors had a .slight advantage iu the first spell, but the sccond spell was in favour of tho Bush representatives. Tho Hawke's Bay forwards were good in the tight work, but the. Bush van excelled in tho loose. At the conclusion of the match the visitors were entertained by the Bush Union. ASSOCIATION. CHOOSING EEPRESENTATIVES. The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Wellington Football Association was held last evening, Mr. J. B. Paton presiding. A request from the Brooklyn United Club that their match, against Thistle next Saturday be transferred from Wakefield Park to the Basin Reserve was declined. Considerable discussion took place concerning the question of accepting Auckland's challenge for tho Brown Shield, and at times there were some lively interludes between members of tho committee. Judging by the remarks passed by certain committeemen, the holding of the Brown Shield is not a remunerative proposition for the Wellington Management Committee. As an outcome of the discussion several motions and amendments were put and lost. Eventually, Mr. Wells moved to the effect that, provided Wellington retains the shield after the matches with Canterbury and Manawatu, Auckland's challenge bo accepted. If the shield is not retained, however, it was decided to ask Auckland to visit Wellington, and take half the net gate. This motion was carried by five voltes to four. In connection with Corinthians' appeal, Messrs. F. J. Conrtenay, A. J. Abbott, and W. Moncton havn signified their intention to act as an appeal board. A letter was received from the headmaster of the Porirua School, stating that matches between Porirua School and Blenheim schools would bo played at Blenheim on August 30 and September 1. The

writer also asked for a donation of £o towards expenses—lt was decided not to accedc to the request. It was decided to write to the New Zealand Referees' Association, asking that future appointments of referees- for Blown Shield matches be made in ample time for the W.F.A. to object to the appointments if it is found necessary. In view of the fact that Corinthians' appeal will not bo settled before Saturday, it was decided that Y.M.C'.A. play Swifts on Wakefield Park No. 3. The SwiftsY.M.C.A. fixture had been stopped at half-time on a previous Saturday.—lt was decided that next Saturday would be a suitable date on which to Te-play the match. Some discussion ensued over the question of choosing AVellington's team to defend the Brown Shield against Canterbury, on August 2. Some members thought that the team and reserves should bo picked after next Saturday's games. Others held the opinion that a certain number of men should be asked to go into training. It was also said that a representative trial match should be played. It was eventually decided, on the casting vote of the chairman, that the selectors be instructed to choose fourteen players to go into training at once. SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. The following are the amended fixtures for Saturday, July 19:— First Division. Swifts v. Y.M.C.A., Wakefield Park No. 3; Mr. A. E. Wells. Second Division. Kaiwarra v. Petone, at Petone; Mr. H. Claughton. Third Division. Marist v. Congregational B, Miramar No. 12; Mr. Vastell. Fourth Division. St. David'g v. Brooklyn, at Petone; Mr. W. Auld. • . „ Marist v. Institute, at Basin Reserve; Mr. A. L. Davies. Y.M.C.A. v. Swifts, at Miramar r<o. 3; Mr. W. J. Taylor. Y.M.C.A. B v. Island Bay, at Miramar No. 2; Mr. W. Roberts. Fifth B Division. The Amokura-South Wellington match is cancelled, owing to Amokura boys being on holiday. THE SCHOOLS' MATCH LIST. The following is the school match list for Saturday under the "soccer" code:— Thorndon. A v. Marist A, at Duppa Street, at 10 a.m.; Mr. H. Liversage. To Aro v. South Wellington, at Duppa Street, at 10 a.m.; Mr. E. Evans. Island Bay v. Clyilo Quny, at Duppa Street, at 11 a.m.; Bro. Donatus. Kilbirnie v. Marist B, at Kilbirnie at 10.30 a.m.; Mr. G. Wilby. Northhnd v. Thorndon B, at Anderson Park, at JO .a.m.; Mr. S. WifTen. Wadestown v. Karon, at Anderson Park, at 11 a.m.; Mr. S. Wiffen. THE LEAGUE GAME. "KNOCK-OUT" ROUND IN VIEW. Appended are the League fixtures for Saturday next. Newtown having won the Gilmour Cup, the League have decided to start a "knock-out" round,,and tho first matches will take place next Saturday:— At Newtown Park, senior:—Petone v. Newtown; reforee, Mr. Murphy. At Hutt— Athletic v. Hutt; referee, Mr. Barker. Junior competition for the League Shield:—Petone A v. Hutt. at Hutt, No. 2; referee, Mr. Hey. Petone B v. Petone C, at Quinn's, Hutt; referee, Mr. Isherwood. City v. Newtown, at Duppa Street; reforee, Mr. Mackenzie. \ ; - HOCKEY. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Senior.—Representative trial, A v. B, at Karori Park, No. 7. Junior. —Victoria College A v. K.Y.M.1., at Karori Park, No. 8; St. Augustine's v. United, at Hutt Park; Hutt Valley v. Government Insurance, at Wakefield Park, No. 1; Victoria College B v. St. Mark's, at Newtown Park; Wellington v. Karori, at Karori Park, No. 3. Third Class.—St." Augustine's v. Victoria College, at Hutt Park; Government Insurance v. Miramar, at Kilbirnie; Hutt Valley v. Wellington A, at Wakefield Park, No. 2; Kilbirnie Anglian v. K.Y.M.1., at Karori Park, No. #; Wellington B v. United, at Karori Park, No. 5. • LADIES' MATCHES. Senior.—Ramblers A v. Syrens, at Karori Park, No. 7; Girls' College v. Victoria College, at Karori Park, No. 8; College Old Girls v. Ramblers B, at Karori Park, No. 3; St. Augustine's v. Gregg's, at Petone. Junior.—St. Augustine's v. Petone District High School, at Petone; Kiwi v. I College Old Girls, at Karori Park, No. 2; Technical School, a bye. THE TRIAL TEAMS. The following have been selected to take part in the A and B trial match on Saturday next:—A team (representative jerseys)—Dwyer, Pullyn, M'Eldowney, j M'Gregor, Campbell (captain), Burbidge, 1 ' Robbie, Q. Strack, G. Strack, Boyd, Griffiths. B team (Bloick and Blue jerseys)— Cleave, Gaze, Cameron (captain), Thomson (Victoria College), Williams, Thompson (United), Reed, Sheeran, Murphy, Davies, Birch. The game will .be controlled by Messrs. Organ and Qusack. GOLF. LAW ON LOST BALLS. By Toleeraph—Frees Association—Copyright (Sydney "Sun" Special—July 16, 7.20 p.m.) London, July IG. In a case at Higligate of a golf caddie accused of stealing a golf ball, the Bench refused to convict, declaring that there was no law to sustain, the contention that a lost ball was the property of the club. BOWLS. KELBURNE CLUB. The annuil report of the directors of the Kelburno Bowling Club states that the total receipts were JE22B 135., and the expenditure .£289 fe, Bd., showing a deficit on the year's operations of i!GO lis. Bd. The thanks of the club were due to Mr. Jas. Dvkes for a sot of mats; to the president (Mr. E. C. Gannaway), and the vicepresident (Mr. Baldwin) for providing trophies for the club .pairs and junior bowls respectively; to the green superintendent (Mr. Williamson) and the caretaker (Mr. Priestly) for their efforts to maintain the green in good order, and to Mr. F. Meadowcroft in placing the use of his social hall at the disposal of tho club during the winter months for meetings and social gatherings. The club's representatives have been more successful than in former years, having ran into the semi-final of tho pennant matches, and a team consisting of Messrs. Monley, M'Coll, Horner, and Gray (skip) winning the champion of champions rink competition, inaugurated by the Wellington Centre. In the Easter pairs tourney, Messrs. Marquis and Horner reached the semi-final, being only beaten by one point. The Hill Pins were held for several weoks, but owing to the difficulty in raising a regular team for Wednesday afternoon were lost by default. The Edwin Feathers were won once during the season. Tho club matches were not carried out as expeditiously as would have been desired, and the directors have a scheme in hand for the betterment of club matches in future. The following are tho winners:— Dinnie Cup (champion singles), M. Rnjitley); club pairs, C. Batten and J. C. Williamson; junior bowls*, F. Meadowcroft. Tho directors report that after numerous difficulties and deputations to the City Council they have been successful in securing, on favourable terms, a lease of a portion of Town Belt, Section 4S, and will place before the members a scheme for the disposal of tho present property and the formation of a new green. The directors are of the opinion iliat it is desirable to increase the number of directors to twelve. Mr. Meadowcl-oft, having given notice of motion, will move accordingly. Messrs. Marquis and Meadowcroft retire by tho effluxion of time, but, being eligible, ofTer themselves for reelection. Mr. E. C. Gannaway also retires, but does not offer himself for reelection. Mr. J. S. Maoarthur has been j nominated to fill the vacancy.