ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1833, 21 August 1913, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

RUGBY CODE,

ASSOCIATION.

"ALL BLUES" HERE,

THE MANAGERS INTERVIEWED.

CALIBRE OF THE TEAM

The' New South Wales Rugby League team, which is to tour tho Dominion, arrived in Wellington by the Ulimaroa yesterday, and will proceed south by the samo vessel to-day. The team's first match is against Canterbury, and is to bo played at Christchurch on Saturday. The members of the team who arrived yesterday, were:—A. Cm ran, I!. R. Craig, \V. 0. Foord, j. Murray, W. Haddock, W. A. Cann, C. Sullivan, I'. ll'Cno (captain), E. Courtney,'J. iB. Barnett, L. O'Malley, L. Cubitt, E. Coyne, K. G* Navlur, L. R. Algie, H. Thompson, S. Deane, 0. Deane, 1). Frawley (vice-captain), H. Horder, W, N. Collins, H. Hallett, and G. Challis. A. P. Henuossy accompaniesthe team as trainer, while the joint managers are Messrs. S. Geo. Ball and J. Hooper. A. Johnson, who is also a member of the tearu, was unable to catch the Ulimaroa, and will arrive in Auckland on Sunday next. He is travelling by the same boat which is bringing the New Soutll Wales Union team.

A Dominion' reporter had a talk with the managers of the team yesterday afternoon They expected to have some very close games in the Dominion, said Mr. Ball. They stated that the team was faster than that which visited New Zealand last year, but, on tho other hand, they believed that the Dominion teams had also improved." They had been greatly impressed by the play of the New Zealanders who had recently visited* Australia. They were undoubtedly the best team that the Dominion League had ever sent across, and amongst thorn were some real stars—Kelly, Uwerson, Manning, King, and Shadbolt—all of whom had .played great games. King (said the managers) was one of the best Now Zealand forwards over seen in Ausralia.

The March of the League Game. J The Leaguo game, thoy added, had made wonderful progress in Sydney since its inception six years ago. They had had a hard struggle for some time, but the tide had turned with the secession/'n 1909 of prominent member? of the "Wallabies"— the Union team which' had just visited Great Britain. Since then they had never looked back. As an instance of the great progress made by the League, Mr. Ball mentioned that the final game of the season of 1908 had realised a "gate" of only .£67. This season, the meeting of South Sydney and Glebe at the end of the first round, had attracted at "gate" of ,£682 to.the Sydney Cricket Ground—a record for a Gd. and Is. gate for a single game under any code ever played in New South Wales. A fort-

night ago, -when South Sydney met Eastern Suburbs—who headed them in the competition by four points—there was a crowd of 28,01)0, and a "gato" of .4591. "This," said Mr. Ball, "proves the wonderful popularity of the League- game in the mother city of Australia. A Word on the Personnel., The team -includes eight players who havo never before received their international caps. These aro: Foord, Cubitt, Coyne; Naylor, Algio, O. Deane, Challis, aiid' Collins. Tho others liavo all had considerable experience of big football. Curriin, a country player, was in New Zealand with last year's team. Craig went Homo with the Wallabies, and with a League team (the Kangaroos). Murray was also in England with a League team, and Haddock visited the Dominion last year. Cann was a member of both Australian Leaguo teams in England, and camo to T ew Zealand last year. M'Cue has played in England with both Union and League teams, and has also been in-the Dominion before. Courtney has paid two visits to England with League teams, and one to; New Zealand. Barnett .was in .'England with tlie Wallabies. O'AfaMey 'went to England with tho Kangaroos, und subsequently played for two English clubs.' Thompson was in Now Zealand last' yeah S. Deano went to England with the Kangaroos. Ho played for an English club, and has also visited the Dominion. Frawley « - as a member of two Australian teams in England, ha.s played for au English club, and was in Now Zealand last year. The Team's Trainer. A. S. Hennessj-, the team's trainer, is a well-known figure in Australian football. Ho was a forward in the Union team which visited New Zealand in 1901, and went to England with the Kangaroos. He was captain of the Now South Wales team which played against Baskiville's first New Zealand League team in Australia in 1907. He was engaged to' coach the Wallabies after their secession from the Union in 1903, and is at present coach for several leading Sydney schools, under the Union code. - Ho is regarded as the best man in his line in Australia.

Practice at Kelburne. The team visited Kelburne Park yesterday afternoon for a "stretch." Two sides of 12 men each were chosen, and a ""scratch" game was played. Many ,of the players had not yet recovered from the effects of, tho voyage —and vaccination— and their play was somewhat marred in consequence, Still they gaye a fine exhibition of passing and tricky running. Their backs are undoubtedly a, fine lot, and New Zealand sides will be fully ex-

tended to hold their Own with 'them. They are a team of big men, and their rushes will "take, some stopping." ■ Their forwards are for tho most part of the wiry type, and are perliaps somewhat faster than tho average New Zealand pack. A Colt With Promise. Ono af the men'in the team whose play will be followed with interest is H. Horder, a young player, who is making his first appearance in representative football. Lost year h« was playing in a competition which would correspond to our fourth grade. 1 While the New South Wales team was in New Zealand, he got his chances in senior footbajl, and made a. big name for himself. Tlie Sydney press was unanimous in its praise of his splendid football, and one' paper claimed 'that the mantle of the renowned "Dally" Messenger had fallen on his shoulders. His team mates have great expectations of him. The team .will hold another practice at Iveiburna Park to-day.

THE WEEK'S SCHEDULE. For Saturday next Newtown have been challenged by the Athletic team, and the match wilt take place, nn Newtnwn Po.'k. Mr. Murphy will be referee. Junior fixtures: Petone A v. Athletic, at Hutt No. 1; referee, Mr. Barber. Petone Cr. Petone B, at Hutt-No. 2; referee, Mr. Hey. Hutt v. City, at, Duppa Street; referee, Mr. L. Ishenvcod.

THE WELLINGTON UNION. A meeting or the Management Committee ol' Iho Wellington Rugby Union was held last evening, Mr. E. 0. Hales presiding. Messrs. J). Weir, A. C. Ivitto, W. Hardham, A. E. Dawson, G. C. Wilson, G. Howe, "W. Perry, E. Little, and 11. Buck were also present. The secretary of the New. Zealand Union wrote, stating that additional nominations of players for inclusion in the New Zealand representative team to play the Australian team would l>e received up to Jlonda'y next.—The matter is in the hands of the selector, Mr. Meredith. Air. L. Simpson was appointed referee for the •Auckland-Wellington match, which takes place on Saturday week. On account of the Taranaki v. Wellington match on Saturday, it was decided to postpone indefinitely the Wellingfon v. ketone junior match and the Upper Hutt v. Oriental third-class match. The chairman drew attention to the fap't. that a number of people Rained admission to the stand at the Athletic Park wjthout paying. On Saturday last he noticed (during the spell) dozen'of people walking across the green to the stand.— It was decided to erect trespass noticcs on the nlaying area, notifying that those who

cross the green to go to th'e stand will be prosecuted. The Victoria College Club wrote, stating that their team was going south tomorrow night to play Canterbury College on Saturday at Christchurch. -The team will returii on. Sunday morning.—Received.

The Petone Railway Workshop Employees 1 Football team was granted permission to play tho Auckland Shops Employees' team as a curtain-raiser to the Auck-land-Wellington match. A letter was received from the New Zealand Union, confirming the disqualification of G. H. Donaldson, of Southland. MINIATURE RUGBY. At tho Athletic Park yesterday afternoon tho seven-a-sido Rugby competition of representatives of mid-week teams took place. But only threo teams took part in the event. Petone won the competition by defeating Butchers by 5 points to 4 and Oriental by O points to iul. Butchers came Jecond, defeating Oriental by 4 points to nil. The other Wednesday team, Tramways, did not take part in the games, Mr. A. C. Kitto was referee. CANTERBURY ON TOUR. (By Teleuraph.—Press Association.) Invercarqill, August 20. The representative football 1 match. Southland and Canterbury, was placed to-day in beautiful weather. Canterbury won by 9 points to 8. The first score was put on by Bigjjar (Southland), as the result of a dribbling rush, and M'Neece converted. Southland had all the best of tho game in the first spell, their forwards playing a fast game. In tho second speW Sandman (Canterbury) scored early, gel ting clean away, and Hassell converted, thus equalising. Southland's next score was the result of a passing rush, Forde sooring, but no goal resulted. Just on the call of time, when Canterbury were pressing hotly, Amomdao secured, and potted a neat goal, thus winning the game, for the northerners.

MARLBOROUGH & HOROWHENUA. (By Telejtraph—Prces Association.] Levin, August 20. Marlborough defeated Horowhenua by 11 points to 5. The game was open and close by turns. Horowhenua attacked for 'two-thirds of the t : me, but lacked the combination, to drive home their advantages. Marlborough wore never brilliant, but always safe.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH OFF. Mr. J. B. Paton presided over tho weekly meeting of tho Management Committee of the Wellington Football Association last evening. It was announced that the Manawatu representative team were not prepared to visit Wellington on Saturday, August 23. The reason given was that members of tho visiting team wished" to return "to Palmerston the same, afternoon. Wellington could not agree to this, and the match was declared "off." Permission was granted to tho X.M.C.A. third division team to travel to Christchurch to play Burnham School on October 27. „ The Marlborough Association wrote stating that 'they were prepared to play a Wellington boys' team at Wellington on September 6. The letter -was referred to the Boys' Sub-committee to deal with.

A letter was received from the Wanderers' Club withdrawing their first division team from the Charity Cup contest.

As a result of recommendations from the Appeal Board, Mr. T. Crouch, linesman and president of the late Corinthian Club, appeared before the committee to answer a chargo of unduly interfering with play in the recent Corinthian-Dia-mond match, which was played on tho Basin Reserve. Several witnesses were called, and examined a't length, 6omo supporting Mr. Crouch's statements that he did not go on tho field to interfere with play, but to pacify members of his team. Others, again, were of 'the opinion that, Mr. Crouch did go on tho field and interfere with play.

After Mr. Crouch Jiad been heard in reply, further consideration, of the case was deferred till next meeting. ' It was unanimously decided that tho oommitteo attend as members of the deputation of sports' bodies which is to wait on tho Prime Minister in connection with the Daylight Saving Bill 'at noon on Monday next. '■ SATURDAY'S BILL, i On account of Manawatu representatives not being able to visit Wellington next Saturday, Charity Cup matches will bo played as usual. Following aro the fixtures:— First Division—Rovers v. Brooklyn United, Basin Resere. Second Division—Toa. v. Thistle, Kelburne.

, Third Division—Congregational A v. Congregational B, Wakefield Park No. 1.

Fourth Division—Marist v. Y.M.C.A., Basin Reserve, at 1.30 p.m.

Wanderers having withdrawn from tho Charity Cup competition, Brooklyn havo been awarded a win by default. • Tho Institute-Congregational Fifth Division match set down for decision on Saturday next, has been cancelled.

HARRIERS,

The Central Harriers held their weekly run from Oriental Bay Tea Kiosk yesterday. The pack under Captain Myers set off at a brisk pace up tho hill at the back of the kiosk, through Roseneatli to the flagstaff on Mount Victoria; then down the slope 9to Kilbirnie. When the Queen's Drive was reached a turn was made for home, tho pack returning via tho road past tho patent slip back to the starting point. A handicap run-in held over the last 220 yards, was won by C. H. Duck, with F. S. Myers second, ond W. Paynter third.

HOCKEY.

THE DRAW FOR SATURDAY, The following are tho hockey fixtures for' Saturday for the clubs engaged in the various grade games on city and outlying grounds:— Senior— Karori v. Wellington, at Karori Park No. 2 (Mr. J. W. Gendall); United v. Government Insurance, at Karori Park No. 7 (Mr.. W. J. Organ); Victoria College v. Metropolitan, at Karori Park No. 1 (Mr. A. W. Manning). Junior.—Victoria College A v. Wellington, at Karori Park No. 8 (Mr. Eglin) 1 St. Augustine's v. Karori, at Wakefield Park No. l(Mr. R. Marshall); Hutt Valley v. K.YjM.I., at Hutt Park (Mr. C. Iveall); Victoria College B v. United, at Karori Park No. 3 (Mr. Cook); St. Mark's v. Government Insurance, at Karori Parle No. 4 (Mr. C. Hickson). Third-class—Hutt Valley r. K.Y.M.1., at Hutt Park (Mr. Smith); Kilbirnio Anglican v. Wellington B, at Newlwon Park (Mr. H. W. Bennett); Wellington A v. United, at Karori Park No. 5 (Mr. Langford); St. Augustine's v. Government Insurance, at Wakefield Park No. 2 (Mr. C. P. M'Kenzie); Miramar v. Victoria College, at Kilbirnio (Mr. W. Sims).

THE AMATEUR ATHLETE.

OLYMPIC TYROS BEGIN TOO YOUNG By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ("Times"—Sydney "Sun" Special Cables.) London, August 19. Commenting on America and tlie Olympic Games, an expert asserts that tho American amateur athlete begins his preparation to compete in tho Olympic Games when lie is little more than a child at school. He does too much; conpequenlly it is a rnre tiling to see a man of twenty-five partaking in field sports in America, which accounts for the constant supply of new faces among American Olympic teams.

BILLIARDS,

AI.COCK CRYSTALATE CUP. 'l'ho showroom of Messrs. Alcock and Co., Ltd., was packed last evening to see (lit second round of tho Crystalato Cup tournament. A good display was given, and tho two heats wero played off very quickly. Mr. Hamilton bent Mr. Vancy by 100 points. The winner scored very consistently, and made breaks of 40, 28, and 23, whilo the loser was responsible for 31, 20, and 20. Tn tho second heat, Mr. Tyrrell v. Mr. Liptrott, the play was somewhat slow, both players adopting safety tactics.' Liptrott, however, ovcntunlly won bv 10 Bointn. Nq brcuka o{ note wcrs ma do by.

either player. To-night, at 7.15, Geo. Grimstone will meet A. Wakem, ami as both are well known to the billiard public a big attendance is expected. At 8.30 J. Corson meets F. C. Davis.

BOXING,

Considerable satisfaction will no doubt be expressed by supporters' of boxing at tile opportunity of seeing "lloelc" Keys at another contest here, he being, matched to meet Murphy on "Wednesday next at tho Town llall. The local man has added considerably to his reputation by ii's victory over Ireland, while the Australi-m must also be in his best form on his showing against snch an exponent as Johnny Summers. Patrons aro advised to'book their seats early. The idau opeus this morning at Armit's.

YACHTING,

LONG TRIP I'OR LOCAL YACHT. The well-known local yacht Siren has recently changed hands, and her new owner, Mr. Oscar Freyl>erg, is contemplating an extended cruise to the Milford Sound, via tho Bluff. Tho vessel, which is now undergoing an overhaul, has had the lead on the keel removed, and this is to bo replaced by iron. The voyage is to 'commence sosno time towards tho end of November of this year. • This will _be about tho longest trip over nndertakeli by a yacht of her size on the New Zealand coast.

ITEMS BY CABL .

By Telegraph—Pross Association—lOopyright1Oopyright (R«c. August 20, 9.45 p.m.) London, August 20. The Duke of Westminster has donated JEIOOO to the British Olympic Fund. Sydney, August 20. The Australian Rugby Union team are passengers by the llaheno, which sailed for Auckland at 1 p.m. to-day. Johnson, the member of the Rugby League team, who was detained for vacciiiation, has also sailed. 1