ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1928, 10 December 1913, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

"UNCLE SAM'S" STUNT. j THE CORDIAL HAND PUT OUT. The Anici'iViiii athlelos woio accorded a ret'cpliuu I>v tin- Sports Federation of Xew Zealand at llio Civil Service Club last night. .Mr. C. I'. SkcncU. K.C., presided. On hehaif oi the ioderalion. Mr. Skerrctt extended to Iho visitors a hearty and cordial welcome. He said that everyone who had the wclface of sport at heart would join in the welcome. (Applause.) The visit had been made purely in the interests of sport, and tins was 'the first accredited American team which had gratified Now Zealand by vi'dting here. The team had travellcd many thousands of miles to olitcr into competition with us, and give us exhibitions of their skill and prowess. Tlity were renowned champions in their own country, crowned with laurels. They would teach ns much in- athloticjism, and impart to our youngsters a great deal which they could learn with advantage. To-day might- be onr day, to-morrow ' was the day of our child, ten, and therefore the children must bo looked to.. .The visitors were of the ' same blood as us, spoke the same langv'age, were our cousins and our friends, and their visit would deepen our affection for them and the people of tho great, free land of their birth, and help us to more fully appreciate tho genius and activities of their nation. (Applause.) Sport was deeply indebted to the N.Z.A.A.A. for bringing tho team out. There was one thing certain, and that was that amateurism v.ns tho true foundation of all sport.

Tribute to Mr. Peixotto. Speaking of .Mr. Poixotlo, the manager of the team, lit described him as one with an expert knowledge of athletics among children; an apostle of sport among tho young. He knew of no greater field than this in which Major Peixotto was enthusiastically interested. He hoped the visitors would enjoy their stay, and he knew they would fee! pleasure in having assisted amateur athleticism in this country. Medal Hunts and Gash Hunts, Replying, Mr. Peixotto said that lie. very much liked the idea of the >'(:«• Zealand Sports Federation. Ho recognised the difficulty ot arriving at a definition of amateurism. The difficulty was experienced in America as well as in New Zealand. Ho did not entirely agree with the rules; but- he could not substitute a fresh set for them. Most athletic bodies drew the line at money prir.es, but ho believed that the mcchilhunter was nt times as much n professional' as the money-seeker. The problem was being faced here in much tbo same way as it was being dealt with in America. He hoped that New Zealand would continue to grapple with tho problem and maintain the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. (Applause.) Ho was prepared -to do all fie could while, hero for athleticism, and he hoped to encourage in New Zealand the view that the spread of clean sport had the effect of reducing the amount of crime. That was an actual experience in America. (Applause.) Tho evening was spent very pleasantly. A very entertaining programme of musical items was provided. . Received by Prime Minister. The visitors were received hv the Prime Minister (the Hon. W. F. Mas-soy)-yesterday afternoon. Mr. Massey extended them a hearty welcome, and said that he hoped that at some future time. -New Zealand would return the visit.

CRICKET. WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. The Wellington Cricket Association met last evening. Mr. C. G, Wilson presided. There were present, also, Messrs. E. M. Beechey, F. Martin, J. Fanning, A. A. George, C. C. J. Bay, C. Hickson, Goldfinch, and F. Midlanc. It was decided to send a team to Marlborough on December 2o and 26. Mr. J, Fanning will manage the team, which will return to Wellington on December 27. Players who can mako the trip will be. asked to with tho manager or with Mr. Midlaue."

Tho Town Clerk wrote stating that permission had been granted the association to nso tho Basin Kesorvo for the Auckland -match on December 20, 26, and 27, provided that the match, was not commenced before 2 p.m. on Christmas Day, and that the council collected 10'por cent, of the gnto receipts. Those, terms wore accepted.

Mr. J.'P. Firth, principal of Wellington College, wrote to the effect that he would be glad to receive tho amount duo for ground fees. He understood that clip reason for non-payment had been lack of funds, but he observed that others than the Wellington Association had troubles. Last .'.car the wltege grounds maintenance fund was £248 in arrears. Tho association's' reply to the letter will be that it hopes to lw soon in a. position to meet its liabilities.

Messrs. Martin, Goldfinch, and Bay were appointed to go into tho matter of tho principle on which the junior and third-class championships should b-i decided.

A further request was received from Auckland, to the effect that Wellington should alter "the date oi'-its match with Canterbury so as to allow Auckland to play in Christchurch. at New Year time. Auckland's telegram read: "Unless we can play you at Christmas and Canterbury at' New Year, afraid tour must be abandoned." It was decided that the arrangements made could not- be altered, and that the request could not be granted. Mr. J. Fanning was elected a delegate to the New Zealand Couiici! in place of Air. Goldfinch,, who resigned. It was stated that Cup matches would he played on December 13 and 20, and that- all grades would resume playing <>» January 10.

SENIOR FIXTURES. The following are the fixtures for the iii'tii round, which commences next Saturday :— East A v. Victoria College, ;\t Basin Reserve No. I. Old Boys v. TcUmc, at rclonc. North v. Mutt, at Loner Unit. Central v. East B, at Basin. .Reserve No. 2. t , JUNIOR FIXTURES. The following junior fixtures have been drawn up: December 13 and 20:—Central v. Artillery, at Basin Reserve No, 4; Old Boys" v. Victoria College, at College; Mutt v. Porii'ua, at I'orirua; East v. r'etono, at l'etone; North v. Brooklyn, at Basin No. 3. January 1U and 17:—Central v. Forima. at. I'orirua; Victoria College v. Brooklyn, Basin Reserve Xo. 1; Artillery v. l'etone, at Pclone; Old Boys v. East, Basin Hescrve No. 3; North v. Hu-tt, at Mutt. January 21 and 31-.—Central v. East, at Collejie; North v. Victoria College, at Kclburnc; Old Boys v. Artillery, Basin .Heservo No. 3; Brooklyn v. I'orirua, at I'orinm; .lltiU v. I'clone, at Hutt. WAREHOUSE BATCHES. Tho nr.fleriueiitioiuMJ are the fixtures fi>r tho Warelioiiseuien's Association for Saturday:—Occidental f. Dominion-, at Punna Streot: A. E. Kernel's r.

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J'iOY.S' LKACI'E. 'I'lie following fixtures oiirl grounds have been drawn for ii'-xi. Saturday:— Senior: .Ma-iist- 13 v. St. Anne's, at Basin Reserve: Inslilulo v. l-nitc-tl Methodist, at Newtown Talk; Telegraph v. Y.M.C.A., at WakelicH Park; diarist A, a, bye. i)nnior: Marist A v.St. Mark's, at Wakr-ficld Park: Xatimai v. Institute, at- Kcllmnie; V.M.C.A. v. St. Aniu-'s, at Newtown Park; Killvir»ie v. United Methodist, at Kilbirnio; St. L'aul's v. Marist B, at Basin Ketone. The Management Dimmit Ice of lira AVellinylon Hoys' Cricket Lonjino. inot >,i the V.M.C.A. vooms last night, Mr. Walton presiding. A protest- from Telegraph against St. Anne's team for plnviiiK an unregistered player was upheld. The application . r or ll\o transfer of A. Wilson i'i'jni Naumai CJub to V.M.C.A. was granted.

BOWLS & BOWLERSPEXNANT MATCH. The pennant match, Lower Hult v. Klianclallah, was won by the former by 38 points. The scores are as follow, Khaiulallah being given first in each instance:— Khandallah—l.oe, Cameron. M. PDaw. Nalder (s.l, 2S; Lower Hutt— Johnson, Norn's, Birch, Trevethick (s.), Gollan. Simmons. Bowke.. P. Fleming (s.), 13; Johnson, Simpson, Pole, Nicholson (s.), 3!l. Aplin, Mansfield, Plimmcr, H. M'Artlinr (s.), 12; Jones, Callcmler, Hollard, Stevens (s.), 28. WoHit, Anderson, Bourke, \Y. Dmnhell (s.), 13; Cutlbv, Davidson, Barlow, Macaskil! fs.), S?9. Totals: Khandallah, 66; Lower Hutt, 104.

THE F.ETONE CLUB. The following will represent Petone v Lyalt Bay in a friendly match on Saturday:—Home: Johnson, Smith l'\, Robertson, Frnser (s.); Fimllay, Klvines, Curtis, Henry -(.0. Away: Allan, Cooper I'., Brooks, Gilmour (s,); Ward, Carter, Harsh. Marsdon <s.). OVERSEA SPORT, By Tcleerapii—Priws Aesooiatiou-Oopyriirhi SIX DAYS' CYCLE RACE. New Yorkj Decomhcr B. The six days' bicycle rare, has started. M'Namara (Australia) and Root (Now York) are making good headway: The Australian team (Clarke and Q'Stiliivnn) and Hehir were prominent in iho early stages. Carman, of the German team, was injured when iho team fell at a turning. The Irish-Melbourne team in-clude-f Mor.in, of Massachusetts, and Gronria., of Tasmania. The Tnsmanian team is AYalker and Pyc. (Roe. December 9, 11.5 p.m.) New Yoi'h, December !). At Uk end of twenty-three hours' riding, the bicycle teams lic.d covered 512 miles. Several of the competitors dropped out, including Bedell, whose partner, Corry (Australia), made a pew team with Pye. Moth, under the rules of the nice, were penalised ono lap. BILLIARDS-GRAY Y. J'AIiLKINER. London, December 8. Falkinor's score is 11.51-1, ami Gray's 10..T92, including a break of 851, all except two being off the red.