ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1810, 25 July 1913, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY. MAOEIS AT TIMARU. (By Telegraph—Press AFsociatton.) Timaru, July 24. The Maoris (19) beat South Canterbury (8) at Timaru to-day. Tho home team were playing their first representative match, and had not played together before. They lacked tho combination in which the 'Maoris were well practised. There was much interest in the match, 3000 people being present. RATHER NOTABLE MATCH. Timaru, July 21. In tho Higli Schools' match Timaru v. Waitaki, the former won against a heavier team by 12 points to S. The result is notable, as Timaru had not scored at all against Waitaki in eleven annual matchcs. SIXTH GRADE EVENT. Tho following players have been select, ed for the match against Petone Sixth at the Athletic Park, on Saturday Havncs, Holmes, Spencer, Guy, Irvine, Hall (Athletic), Meuce, Christonherson, Crawford, Solomon, Baker, Phillips, Parslowe (Poncko), Nicliolls, M Kenzto (Well. College). Kennedy, Daffy (St. Patrick's College). Teams are to meet at Athletic Park at 1.15 p.m.

LEAGUE & LEAGUERS. • THE MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. The following is tho programme arranged by the Wellington Rugby League for Saturday:— Senior Knock-out Competition—Petcrie v. Newtown, at Newtown Park; referee, Mr. Murphy. Athletic v. Hutt, atHutt; referee, Mr. IC. Barber. Junior—Petone A v. Hutt, at Hutt;. No. 2; referee, Mr. Sherwood. Petone B v. Petono C, at Gunn's; referee, Mr. Hey. City v. Newtown, at Duppa Street; referee, Mr. M'Kenzie. FOOTBALL BETTING. BILL IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT. By Tclac! ash—Priea Association—GoDyrtdht London, July 23. In the House of Commons, Mr. W. Hayes Fisher (Unionist), 011 behalf of the Football Association, has- introduced a Bill to prevent advertisements, circulars, and coupons regarding ready-money betting. HOCKEY. THE HAWKE'S BAY CHALLENGE. Wellington, tho present holders of tlio shield, meet Haivke's Bay on Saturday. The latter lias played for the shield for the past three seasons, in each case losing by one goal only. 11l two of these games they had hard luclc in not. winning. The Wellington Association state that tho Hawke's Bay team is a good one, and it fully expects to give a good account of itself. Wellington, if anything, aro not quite so strong as last season. COURSING, CBr Telejraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, July 24. The Great Northern Coursing "Club's July carnival concluded at Stamford Park yesterday. The results were:— President's All-Aged Stakes:—First roiaul: Miss Waterford beat Wild Night; Soltano beat Mosquito; Lady Forde beat Antarctic; Kowliai, a bye. First Tios: ( Soltano beat Miss Waterford; Lady IVirde beat Kowhai. Final: Soltano beat Lady Forde. and won the stake. Liverpool Maiden Stakes:—Second Ties: Waterfall beat Sonltline; King Billy beat Gambler's Gold. Final: King Billy beat Waterfall and won the stake. Supplementary Stakes: —First round: Tlio Native.beat Aurofodina; Van Tromp beat Egniont; Nightwatch, a bye. Final: Nightwatch was withdrawn, and The Native beat Van Tromp, and won tho stake.

GOLF. The Waiwetu Golf Club will play tlie first qualifying voinul of Hie men's championship 'on Saturday, and at the same time the handicap score for the Silver Button. The following have been drawn to rlay:— .T. L. Barlow plays Steptoe; Ckillett Kavs Cook; Cummings plays Srholes; P W.-Jackson plavs Edwards; .M'Bean plavs C. Pringle; Macaskill, sen., plays Rothsdliild; ITohta plays T. Ouinn; Casey plays Jurtd; C 4. Priiifjl© ploys Doiiby; Maca skill, juii., plays A. H. Quinn; Dawson plavs 11. M. Frazer; Simpson plays B. G. Eraser; Hancock plays Passmore; Holmwood ■plays Doig; Casey plays Clapson. Further entries will be received' on the ground. Playing in a medal competition at tho Otaki solf links,'says our correspondent, i;. C. Kirk and A. Chamberlain tied, the scores being 77. In the play-off the former won. E. Hopkins, P. Simcox, ami W. H. Simcox finished next in order. The ladies' medal was won by Mrs. M interburn, Mrs. Simcox being scratch

ATHLETICS. FINANCE OF THE AMERICANS. A meeting of thc.AYellington Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was held last evening, Mr. R. W. M'Villy . presiding. The resignation from the centre of Mr. W. H. Pollock was received with _jegret. Mr. E. A. Dawson wrote resigning liis position as the centre's delegate on ; the Sports Federation. Mr. C. T. Young was npnointed to tho vacancy. _ > In connection with the visit of the American team of athletes, a circular letter was received from the council of tiio N.Z.A.A.A. Tho circular mentioned that the total expense to land the team in New Zealand (including return fares via Australia) would be about .£7OO, of which Australia is expected to contribute one-half, the other half being contributed in tho Dominion. The council's request that tho centre contribute the sum of JCCO towards tho expenses was acceded to. Mr. G. Scott resigned his position as secretary fi the centre, owing to his removal to Timaru. Mr. 0. T. Young was appointed tho new secretary.

LACROSSE. THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Wellington Lacrosse Association met last evening, Mr. A. H. Casey presiding over a full attendance of delegates. The date for tho representative match against Auckland, to be pi a veil at the Basin Reserve, was fixed for Saturday, August 10. Correspondence was received intimating that tho Neiv South Wales Lacrosse Association could not send a team to tou.r New Zealand this season, but that a visit could be expected during the l'Jl-l season. Jlr. Casey reported that the New Zealand Association had extended an invitation to the Victoria (British Columbia) Lacrosse Club to play matches at Wellington and Auckland if the proposed tour in Australia eventuates. The four club captains (Messrs. li. Renkin, A. 11. Casey, S. Jlulton, and F. Loo), with Mr. I'. J. M'Govern were appointed a Selection Committee to select the representative team to play against Auckland. It was decided to hold trial representative matches on July 2(1 and August 2 and 9, the match for to-morrow afternoon at the Basin Reserve to be between teams representing the best attack and Hie next best .defence against the best defence and the next best attack. In connection with the appointment oi the referees for the Auckland-Wellington match, it was decided to submit to the Auckland Association the names of Messrs. W. 11. Benson (of Christchurch) and A. C. Jantke and P. J. M'Govern (of Wellington).

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