ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1835, 22 August 1913, Page 9

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

HOCKEY.

GOLF.

•BILLIARDS,

YACHTING.

CRICKET.

RUGBY CODE. MARLBOROUGH & WAIRARAPA. (Br T«l«sr»riFreu Afseoiatlon.) Carterton, August 21. Bright weather and a slight wind downfield ruled for tlio Marlborough-Wairarapa match. MurlLorough wonl the toss and played with tho wind at their backs, i'rom the Start it was evident that the forwards were ovenly matched, but in tho back division Marlborough: all through tho first spell surpassed Wairarapa. Midway in tho spell Duukloy (Marlborough) made a long kick near his own twenty-live, and the forwards cha=ed the leather right down to tho Wairarapa full-back (Yates), who mulled atrociously. Pigow picked up and scored in am easy position. Lano converted. Closely following the kick-out, Costello (Marlborough) took a mark near the Wairarapa twenty-five, and Jaokson put the ball over tho bar, giving Marlborough a lead of eight points. Wairarapa livened up, and with a loose rush the forwards carried tho ball up-field closo to the Marlborough line. Brough picked up and scored. Tho kick at goal was a failure. Givo and take play ensued until the spell, but Marlborough had easily the best of tho game. Tho second spell completely reversed the position of affairs, and Marlborough could do nothing to stave' off tho AVairarapa attacks. Within eight minutes of rosnining Brough -aild Matson scored, neither try being converted. About five minutes lator from a long kick by M'Konzie Tait put in a fast run, and beating tho full-back scored. M'Kenzie converted. Wairarapa, 11; Marlborough 8. After tiro force downs, by Marlborough, M'Kenzio kicked a goal from a mark, making the Wairarapa.total It. From about mid-lield, Marlborough 1 essayed'a passing rush, but Mutson cut in cleverly, and, securing the ball and racing for the line, kicked over tlio fullback. The ball, hqwever, bounced away .from him, and a forward scramble ensued, from which Darvell (tliTec-quarter) trot over. M'Kenzio failed to convert, and tho score stood: Wairarapa, 17; Marlborough, 8. The second half was fast and interesting, the ball being" thrown nbout vigorously by either side. Mr. E. M'Kenzio was referee. '

NORTH OTAGO & SOUTH CANTERBURY. . (By Teleerapli—Press Association.) Oamaru, August 21. 'A football match between North Otago pel South Canterbury was won. by the jatter by Ii points to !). In tho first spell Lynch and Cockroft each potted goals for tho visitors (Cockroft from half-way), and Moore and. Lynch scored tries, Cockroft converting one, and Harrison kicked a goal for Otago. 11l tho second half tho North Otago forwards overshadowed tho opposing vanguard, and made repeated_ onslaughts on the visitors' line, Harrison kicking another goal from a penalty, and Leo scored a try. South Canterbury were unable to score in this spell, and it was only tho good play of Scott, Lynch, anil ■Cockroft that saved them from, defenlb. AUCKLAND AND TAIiANAKI B. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) New Plymouth, August 21. Auckland and Tarairaki B teams met 10-day, and a fast, interesting game,resulted in a win for the Auckland team by nine points to three. The. visiting backs' combination, was much superior' to that of the locals, whilst the forwards also were too good in the scrum. Tries we secured for ,the .winners by. M'Don- ' aid, Frosdick, and Barclay, and for tho posers by Carroll. None were converted.

THE "ALL BLUES" GO SOUTH. The members of the 'New South Wales Rugby Leagno team played another practice game at Kelbume ;i ..Park .-.yesterday ;norning v They left by the Ulimaroa iii the evening for Christchurch, where they play first gamo against Canterbury to-morrow. " GROUND.GRANTED. The City Council has granted tho Wellington Rugby League the use of Newtown Park for Saturday, September 27, for tho Auckland-Wellington match, ' with permission to charge for admission.

WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. RESULT OF MATCHES. JPakeha A '. 3 Hni Mai ' 2 •Petri's 4 Hereawa 0 Pakeha B 1 Artillery o PAKEHA A & HUI MAI. This match was played at ICarori, and, Sifter a fast gamp, resulted in'a win for Pakoha-by 3 goals to 2. In the first Bpell Hui Mai broke away from' the 'bully/' and soon had Pakeha on the.de--fence. Jackson cleared, but Hni Mai forced play into the circle, and Bree scored. Hni Mai kept play at Pakeha's ond for some time, but, from a freo-hit, Pakeha shifted play into Hui Mai's quarters. and a fmo forward rush finished ii.P by .Gracio finding tho not. For some time afterwards play was even, but eventually the Pakeha forwards, bv a fine passing rush, carried play into Ilui Mai's circle, and, from a scramble, Rowley scored. The spell ended with Palceha in, the lead by one goal. Tlio opening of tho second spell was marked by even play, each .side having a. turn at attacking During this stage the full-backs on both Rides put in somo fine defence work. Bree was presently again to tho fore, and finished np'a nice piece of play by finding tho net. At- this stage the combination on both sides was good, and play was fart and open. The Pakeha forwards at" length carried play into Hui' Mai's circle, but Lippett saved bv giving a, corner. Plav was then shifted to half-wav, where Rhftain., getting the ball, raced right down the field, and, beating, the opposing backs, shot home a score. 1 The game i finished without further change. Mr. J. C. Cusack was referee. PETONE & HEREAWA. . Tliis game was played at Petone, and the home team won bv i goals to nil. In tho first spell Cavill' and M'Ewan scored, while in tho second swll Tnnlin and Cavill nut on tho points. Mr. Jl'Kenzie was referee. PAKEHA B & ARTILLERY. Pakeha B registered their first win this Season by defeating.Artillery. The game was even all through. Soiers scored for Pakoha in the first spell,, and Mason (Pakeha), iu-goal, played a great game, the Artillery forwards being unable to get the ball po«t him. The game finished in favour of Pakaha by 1 goal to nil. Mr. Empson was referee.

LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP. The concluding play in conncction with the Wellington Golf Club's ladies' championship took place at the Heretaunga Jinks yesterday. The links were in capital condition, and the contest between Miss -Pearce and Mrs. L. Brown, in the final for the senior cha'mnionship, created a. good deal of intern*. Miss Pearce succeeded in .defeating Mrs. Brown. In the junior championship final Mrs. King defeated Miss Stewart. In the handicap bogey match, Miss V. 801 l was one, up on bogey first, and' Miss B. Watson was one down on bogey second.

ALCOCIC CRYSTALATE CUP. The most important Rama in the above tournament was played last evening, when A. Wakem (the present holder) met Geo. On'mstona (a winner of a CrystaJate Cup outright). There was a very lar»e attnndance of spectators. Wakem, playing with' any amount of confidence, kept alongside of his opponent until the 200 mark, when Grims'tone, playing stolidly, came along useful Tuns of 16, IS, and 17, drawing level with liig opponent, and then, forging ahead in no uncertain style, lis eventually ran out winner by 35 points, 'l'ho final scores were: Grimstone, SCO; Wakem, 205. Tho game was brimful of interest, and tho spectators ivero not, fflow in showing their appreciation of any individual shot. Both players were naturally cautious, and gave no openings unless absolutely necessary. Grimstono is looked unon as a lijwlr win.

ner of the oup, but ho has a long way to go. His best breaks were 49, 27, 18, anil 10, whilo. W'afcem was responsible. for 27, 38, 18, and 11. In tlio second game, Corson v. F. C. Davis, tho former ran ont winner by 122 points. Tho game was not of tho bost from ft spectacular point of vdow, but was still full of interest. Corson's best breaks were 17 and 21, w!h,ilo Davis was responsible far several doublefigure breaks, but not worthy of mention. To-night, at 7.30 o'clock, Ct. P. Key will meet Congdon (from Master-ton). A good gamo is anticipated. This is tho only game for this evening. Tho table by Messrs. Alcock ami Co., Ltd., still gives satisfaction to the players. Tickets are still I to bo had from the Secretary, Crystalate Oup, c.o. Messrs. Alcock and Co., Ltd., Baker's Buildings.

THE PORT NICHOLSON CLUB. At a committee meoting of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, Oho annual report and balancesheet (to bo presented at tho annual meeting) were disoussed. Tlio draft balancesheet indicated that £5o 17s. Gd. was paid out in prizes during the season, exclusive of trophies donated. There is a oash. credit balance in hand, after paying all liabilities, and pifcsing one shilling per member to the reserve fund. The ohib's assots were stated to bo about £40. It was resolved to endeavour to obtain, permission to hold an art union for the purpose o£ augmenting tilio building fund.

MARIST OLD BOYS. Tho annual meeting of tho Marist Brothers' Old Boys' Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening, tho Rev. Bro. Ponatis presiding. The annual report stated that tho senior team, which was composed in the main of the previous year's juniors, had a very successful season, winning nine game 9 out of twelve. Tho junior team was also a successful combination, securing, second' place on tho championship list. Towards the end of the season a team composed of both junior and senior members travelled to Blenheim to play the Blenheim Shamrock Club. The match was won easily. The travellers, however, went down to a combined team by five wiokots. The financial statement showed the club to have a credit balance. After discussion the report and balancesheet were adopted. It was resolved to enter a senior, and possibly o. junior, team in the W.B.C.L. competitions, and also, if possible, a third cla9S teanf. It was also decided to rent a pitch on the Basin Reserve for practice purposes. The .following motion, proposed by tho chairman and seconded by Mr. A. Marshall, was carried unanimously i "That the secretary be instructed to write to his Grace Archbishop O'Shea, and while requesting him to confer on us the honour of accepting the position of patron, to the club, extend to him, on behalf of tho fnembers of the club, respectful congratulations upon his elevation.as CoadjntorArchbishop to the archdiocese."

The meeting terminated with votes of thanks to Messrs. Fred. Bowles and Vernon Hayden for services rendered during tho past season.

LACROSSE.

THE .PROUD CUP MATCHES. To-morrow afternoon the matches for the Proud Cup will be resumed, Capitol playing ICelburno, and Columbia meetins Wellington. Tho championship table a,t present shows Columbia and Ca'piitol equal in the lead with 11 points each, Kelburne having 8 points and Wellington 2 points. The Oapitol-Kelburne match is oxpected to be keenly contested, ns the result will hare an important beairin? on the championship. Columbia, with its strong attacking combination, should be seen to advantage ngainst'Wellington. Both matches will commence nt 3 p.m., and will bo played at the Basi.n Rceervfi,-.,and, not at Wakefieldi Pairk as previnustv notified. Jlessrs. A: C. .Tantkeand P. J. M'Govern will tfo the referees. -

ITEMS BY CABLE.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Coprrisrht ;London, August 20. In the counity cricket championship match Yorkshire beat -Essex by a.n innings and 48 runs, and K<mt beat Lph'ccrtershirp by 2GL Hardiinge, for Kent, scored 154 (not ornt). Blythe (Kent) toot thirteen wickets for 94 runs, imdudimg four for 5. London, Alienist 20. lord Nffirtlioliffe has given .£2OOO to thto Olympic Fund. • Montreal, Angiirt 20. Tlio Australian ■ cricketers defeated the M'GiilJ University in a second match by 287 runs fo.r nine wickets against 111. [The University played 17 players. In tHe first" the Australians won by 233 ranis to 219.] / Sydney, Amrust 21: The prizes for the six dnvs' cycling race, to be held tlie end of the year, will total iEIOOO. Tho first prize will probably be .£SOO. (Rec. August 21, 11.20 p.m.) London, August 21. At the Rochdale sports, Baker, the high iump champion, oleared G feet 4inchcs. TTh« record amateur running high jump is P. H. Leahy's 6ft. 43in. (1898): standing high, jump, G. H. Howie, .ft. fijin. (1912).' Johnson holds'the professional rceoird with 6ft. OJin.l ("Times"—Sydney "Sun" Special Cables.) Paris, August 20. Franco is awakening to the national value of healthy sport. Tho Government 'is asking Parliament to grant .£20,000 for the training of tho .voting in athlotic games. The papws suggest that tho Governmeiiit should create a Ministry of Sport, •