ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1868, 30 September 1913, Page 5

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET; BOYS' LEAGUE & THE SENIORS. Mention was made at tho annual meeting of the Boys' Cricket League, held on Saturday, of tho fact that tho Wellington Cricket Asspciutiou had no connection with tho League. This was considered most unsatislactory, as tho Boys' League was an excellent training ground for the future senior players. Several of last year's Wellington representatives had practically commenced their cricket in tho League. Mr. AV. Walton, president of tho League, considered that, as tho association will expect to got future players from tho Leaguo, they should get some general help from the association. Ho also made reference to tho pitches which last season were not vory good, and expressed the opinion that the City Council should grant better pitches on which to train' tho boys. After discussion it was resolved to approach tho Wellington Cricket Association, with a view to securing genoral assistance. Mosßrs. W. Walton, F. Bowles, and A. E. Smith were thereupon elected a deputation.

JUNIOR ASSOCIATION. The eighteenth annual report of the Wellington Junior Cricket Association states:—The following entries were received for the Senior Grade:—Evans Bay, Anglican, Catholic, Thorndon, Wadestown, Miramar, kilbirnie, and Athletic. Evans Bay and Kilbirnie maintained leading positions throughout tho season, and a final' match on Newtown Park: between these two clubs resulted in Evans Bay winning the competition. Entries wero numerous for tho Junior Grade, and so were divided into two divisions as follow: —"A" — Wanderers, Evans Bay, Harbour Board, Catholic, K.Y.M.1., Kilbirnie, and Athletic. " B "—Kirkcaldio's, Anglican. D.1.C., Thistle, Berhampore, Union. It was decided that "A" and "B " sections should play semi-finals and finalt. Evontually Kilbirnio and Evans Bay teams played a final game, which resulted in a win f or Kilbirnie. •The Evans Bay and Kilbirnie Clubs are to 'be congratulated upon tho fine form shown throughout the season. A representative match was played with the Manawatu Cricket Association at Palmei'ston North at Easter, and a very pleasant raateh resulted in a draw, vory much in your representatives' favour, as the following scores will show:—Wellington, first innings, 121; second innings, 214. Manawatu, first innings, 111; second innings, 6 for 120. For the first time in the history of the association an elective management committee was chosen. Under the new system twelve committee meetings wero held. The balance-sheet shows a credit balance of £16 2s. 10d., and a surplus of assets over liabilities of £63 2s. lOd. During the season the cost of preparation of wicketß was raised by tho City Council, consequently ground fees charged to clubs had to bo higher, but no difficulty was experienced in arranging same. Your committee wish to place on record its appreciation of tho services of Mr. C. E. Bennett, as secretary during a considerable number of seasons. Mr. E. Thomas, win was appointed in Mr. Bennett's placo .as secretary, also did 'good work, and it is to bo regretted that he cannot continue in office, owing to removal from the city. Trophies for batting alid bowling performances have been won as follows:—Batting: Senior — lv. Murphy (Kilbirnie C.C.), 11 innings, 1 not out, 310 runs; average, 34.00. Junior—E. J. Foote (Catholic C.C.), 12 innings, 1 not out, 249 runs; average, 22.63. Bowling: Senior—Mclntyro (Evans Bay), 860 balls, 47 maidens, 261 runs, 44 wickets; average, 5 90. Junior —Kolls (Evans Bay), 626 balls, 22 maidens, 238 runs, 51 wickets; average 4.74. Owing to the Catholic Club not playing in a sufficient number of matches, the committco decided to present a special trophy for batting to 'J. L. Leydon, whose performance was as follows; innings 7, not out 1, runs 319, average 53.17.

THE MIRAMAR CLUB. The annual meeting of the Miramar Cricket Club was held last evening, Councillor S. M. Stone presiding. The annual report, which was read and adopted, showed tho club to bo in a satisfactory position. Tho club played eight matches, winning five and losing three. During the season members obtained permission to use a pitch on tho polo ground. The club has a credit balance of £5 18s. Bd. on tho year's working.

The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. W. H. D. Bell, M.P.; vice-presidents, Dr. Edith Huntly and Messrs. F. Townsend, C. J. Crawford,. J. Nowton, H. K. Roberta shaw, and V. R. Meredith; secretary, Mr. Stone; treasurer, Mr. R. S. Webb ; committee, Messrs. Stone, Webb, G. Day, A. Mablestone, and R. Eager; captain, Rev. J. G. Castle; auditor, Mr. S. 'Gamble; delegate to Wellington Cricket Association, Mr. G. Day.

■ 1 NEW MID-WEEK IDEA. At a meeting of Messrs. Georgo-antl George's Cricket Club held last evening a 1 resolution was carried that steps should bo taken in conjunction with other houses to form a Wednesday House Crickot Association. Messrs. Morrison, Clapshaw, Hannah, and George were appointed a committco to go into the matter and report. It was considered probable that a strong association could be formed. Part of the duties of the association would bo to study tho social sido of such a combination. It is hoped that intending clubs will forward their names to tho secretary of Messrs. George and George's Club. GOLF. THE WELLINGTON CLUB. Tho first and second rounds of the Wellington Club's championship were played on Saturday, and resulted as follows First round: M. W. Horton beat W. E. Reid, 6 and 5; IC. D. Duncan beat G. T. George, 3 and 2; R. L. D. Kidstou beat A. J. Abbott, 2 and 1; J. B. MacEwan beat L. C. Hales, 1 up. Second round: 31. W. Horton beat K. D. Duncan, 2 and 1; R. L. D. Kidston beat J. B. MacEwaii, 1 up. Horton and Kidston play oft on Saturday next, and the winner meets A. D. S. Duncan in tlie final over 3G holei. THE MIRAMAR CLUB. The following are the best cards handed in for the mixed foursome played at Miranuir on Saturday:—Miss Focke and M. W. Horton, 2 up; Miss Gray and R. L. D. Kidston, 1 up; Miss M. Seed and B. H. Morison, all square. THE HUTT CLUB. Tho semi-final of tlio Hutt Golf Club Championship between H. R. H. Balr.eavis (holdor) and J. R. Callcnder resulted in a win for tho latter by 2 up and 1. v lii tho final between R. C. Kirk and J. R. Calloudor, tho former won by 7 up and 6, over 3G holes. In. tho first 18, Kirk wont out in 35, which included fivo 3's, and home in 40, establishing a load of 5 up. Tho second 18 ho did in 79. Callender, though playing good, steady golf, was finable to reduco tho lead which his opponent had obtained in tho first round. SWIMMING. I'OST OFFICE CLUB'S MEETING. The report presented at tho first annu.il meeting of the General Post Office Amateur Swimming Club indicated good progress for a new club. At Easter a tournament held between teams of swimmers remcsentincr the

various postal districts in the Domiuion. The Wellington team proved victorious, and thus secured pbssession of the shield presented by the Hon. R. H. Rhodes. The Auckland representatives were rimners-up. Forty now members were elected at tlio meeting, thus bringing tho total membership up to over 100. 'l'he election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, tho Hon. R-. H. Rhodes; president, Mr. W. R. Morris; vice-presidents, Messrs. G. B. Dall, F. V. Waters, J. Orchiston, J. L. H. Ledger, E. A. Shrimpton, A. P. Dryden, W. Chegwiddcn, W. A. Andrews, C. M. Hawk, If. D. Kelly, and 11. Wyatt; captain, Mr. W. Find'ay; vice-captain Mr. 11. Little; handicapper, Mr. 11. A. Lamb; lion, secretary, Mr. C. Gamble; lion, treasurer, Mr. J. T. Schulenburg; committee, Messrs. A. Anton, A. 11. Greenwood, C. A. Mathieson, and C. L. Nicliolls.

"ONE MAN, ONE CLUB." The "ono man, one club" question, which has been a bono of contention amongst tho swimming fraternity for some weeks ■ past is gradually coming to a head. At the annual meeting of tho Wellington Swimming Club, which is to be held next week, a motion is to be discussed to the effect that tho following addition be made to rule 6: "That no momber of tho club can be a member of any other swimming club in the City of Wellington or suburbs."

HOCKEY. THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. ENGLISHMEN'S TRIP. Mr. C. Cathie presided over a meeting of the management committee of tho Wellington Hockey Association last evening. A letter was received from the manager of the Auckland Hockey Association representative team thanking the local association for hospitality extended to liis team while t'hey were iu Wellington. ' The following letter was received from the secretary of the New Zealand Hockoy Association:—"Owing to tho replies reooived from affiliated associations in answer to my circular letter of July 24 last not warranting the committee proceeding with tlio initial itinerary of matches on the conditions set forth, and tho fact a letter has been received from ' tho English Hockey Association imposing further conditions in respect to finance, my committee lias -decided to submit new proposals as follow:—(1) That a series of matches bo played by the British team against certain associations. These associations to pay to the New Zealand Hockey Association straightout sums ,for their respective matches. (2) Tlio N.Z.H.A. \vill guarantee that the English team will play in the placo arranged by the local association, and pay its board and travelling expenses through the Dominion. (3) The gross proceeds of tlio §anie will be retained by the local associations, each of whom must pay all charges in connection with their respective matches, such as advertising, drags, ground charges, enetc. The amount required to be paid by your association for a match m your district is £100. This amount must be paid to tho N.Z.H.A. not later tlian April 1, 191-4. As a cable has to be sent to the English Hockey Association before October 1, I have to request you to send me a definite rroply either aecopting or declining this proposal before September 25." After much discussion it was decided —"That t-lio and secretary be instructed to draft a letter to the N.Z.H.A. offering £75 for a Saturday match. between Wellington and tho British team next season, provided same is tho first match against such team in Wellington; also requesting particulars as to method by which amounts required from each association are computed, and total of same; also as to calculation of total receipts from tour.

A vote of thanks was passed to tlio Roserves Committee of the City Council as well as Mr. Dobson, caretaker, for the way in which the Basin Reserve was prepared for tho recent Auckland— Wellington Shield match. It was decided to send a challenge for a Shield match against Auckland next season. Tho resignation of Mr. "\V. G. Garrard, who was Wellington's representative on the New Zealand Hockey Association, was accepted with regret. WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. Tho final game to decide tho holders of tho White Cup for the season will be played at Karori to-morrow. Tho match will bo between • Petono and Pakelia A. Messrs. Manning and Cusack will havo charge. Tho following will represent Pakelia: Thompson, 13., Paget, Perry, Jones, Thompson W., Clapshaw, Jackson, Lyons Sheorau, M'Killop, Gracie; reserve, Rowley. YACHTING. AUSTRALIAN VISITORS. A bunch of Sydney Corinthians will leave Sydney on October 15, ex Maheno,. bound to Auckland, consisting of Messrs. 'Walter M. Marks, J. Uro Smith, and W. Delgarno. These gentlemen are all members of the Royal Princo Alfred Yacht Club. During their visit, states the Sydney "Referee, they will have an opportunity of sampling tho mixed weather that prevails at this time of tho year in New Zealand, as they have accepted the invitation of Mr. Ernest Davis, of Auckland, owner of Viking (yawl) to accompany him on a cruise. OVERSEA SPORT. LONDON TO BRIGHTON WALK. By Tclosrraph—Press Association—Copyright London, September 28. Horton, of Surrey, won the London to Brighton walk in Bhr. 36min. Bsec. Ross, the holder of the rocord, did not finish. [Tho distance from London to Brighton by road is 51 miles IGO7 yards. Ross put up a record in September, 1009, his'timo being Bhr. llmin. l'lscc.] DURNAN OUTROWS GREER, Toronto, September 28. Durnan beat Frank Greer by four lengths over a three-mile course for tho American rowing championship. TASMANIA N CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. (Reo. September 29, 11.15 p.m.) Hobart, September 29. J. Lucas has won the Five-milo Crosscountry Championship of Tasmania, in, 26min. 63sec —a record for the race. ' Tiro Wairarapa farms, one 1700 and tho other 500 acres in area., are described in tile advertisement which Messrs. W. H. Turn bull and Co., Panama Street, Insert in to-day's issuo. "I would not mind havinsf dinner with a smallpox patient, but when attending a case of consumption, I feel I am carrying my life in my hands," remarked Dr. Squire' in opposing "a proposal to establish a sanatorium at Alresford, Essex.