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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1842, 30 August 1913, Page 13

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By Tclcirrajh—Press Association—Copyrielit THE TOURING AUSTRALIANS, i (Rec. August 29, 9.30 p.m.) New York, August 29. The Australians, in their match against Chicago, made 373 for the first innings (Crawford 100). Tho Chicago, team made 15 in the first innings and ■ 110 in the second. AUSTRALIAN GOLF. (Rec. August 29, 9.30 p.m.) Melbourne, August 29. The Australasian Open Golf Championship has commenced at Sandringliarn links. Tho weather was gusty and showery for the opening day. INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. (Rcc. August 29, 10.10 p.m.) Paris, August 29. 5 Doust, Wilding, llalie, and Decugis havo reached the semi-finals in the singles of tho International Tennis Championship tourney at Do Auvillo. Doust beat German, 6—4, 2 —6, 6— 10, 6-3. • Wilding beat Kleinscliroth, G—4, 6— 2. 0-4. BRITAIN & THE OLYMPICS. (Rec. August 29, 10.10 p.m.) London, August 29. Tlio Olympio Games Committee has published an elaborate programme foi the preparation of athletes by the .various governing sports bodies, and enjoins upon all concerned the necessitj of 'arousing enthusiasm in the scho'ols by co-operating with tho headmasters arranging county championships anc . triangular English-Scottish-Insli contests, and assisting affiliated clubs witl prizes. All - contest, it is enjoined: t should bo over metric distances.