ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1963, 21 January 1914, Page 4

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. N.Z.t COUNCIL ACAIN DISCUSSED. The "Wellington Crickofc Association met last evening. Mr. C. 0. Wilson presided, and there were present, also, Messrs. 13. M. Diecchcy (secretary), F.. Martin (treasurer), M. J., Crombie, J. Fanning, C. Hickson, and R. Mason. Mr. Crombio said that he thought that some of the references to tho New Zealand Cricket Council and to the bal-ance-sheet of the Wellington-Canterbury match (made at the last meeting of the Wellington Association) were uncalled for. Someone had said that tho Now Zealand Cricket Council was quite out of touch with cricket, and had done nothing to help the game. Mr. Croinbie continued: "I don't think that can be borne out in any way."

Sir. Wilson : No! Hear, hear 1 Mr. Crombie, continuing, said: The fact that they have just brought off this tour of Australia shows, that they were working well. Some of the remarks came with very bad grace from membe'rs of this association. With regard to the criticism of the balancesheet that was made without knowing tho facts, Mr. Murray's reply seems to have knocked them on the head. I have noticed of late that there is a tendoncy to fall foul of the New Zealand Council on every opportunity. I think that the sooner we adopt a different attitude the better for cricket in Wellington; and, also, throughout tho Dominion. I don't suppose wo can. «\greo with everything they do, but 110 doubt they have some good men there, and perhaps some of them arc' doing more for tile game than we are doing here. . . Mr. Fanning: What about their demand regarding tho match between Wellington ami Now Zealand? ' Mr. Crombie: I think their demand high; but they are entitled to their opinion of what is necessary to seo them through. . . . We are becoming 1 to be looked upon as irreconcuallies, and I don't think that is proper. Mr. Beechoy said that his opinion had not altered in the week. 'The terms asked wero unreasonable. Mr. Crombie said that that did not justify anyone in saying that tho council was not doing anything for the game. He added that it was practice ally tho Wellington Association which prevented a New, Zealand team going to Australia last year. In Mr. Wilson's opinion tho W ellmgton Association "fell in very badly" 111 their criticism of the Christcliurch expenses; when the expenditure was explained, Wellington had not! a leg to stand 011. Mr. Hickson thought that the expenses wero higher, than was reasonable. , , , Mr.. Wilson thought that a broad view of' matters should be taken, and that in order to avoid parochialism'they should not look at anything solely through the eyes of their own province. A notification was received to tho effect that Sims's Australian team would arrivo hero on February 12, play Wel-lington-on February 13, 14, and 16, and leave for Napier 011 February 17. While in Wellington the visitors will stay at the Grand Hotel. OUTSIDE ASSOCIATION. The following fixtures and grounds have been arranged by the Outside Association: — Senior Grade, January 24 and 31.— Thorndon v. Harbour Board, at Anderson Park; Austral v. Kilbirnie, at Duppa Street No., 1), Even's lJay;_ v.. Catholic, at Nowtowu Park No. l; Miramar v. Athletic, at Miramar. February 7 and 14—Thorndon v. Miramar, at Miramar; Austral v. Harbour Board, at Duppa Street No! 1; JGvans Bay v. Newtown Park No. 1; Athletic v. Catholie, at Duppa Street No. 1. Junior A Grade.—January 24 and 31 —Kilbirnie v. Wanderers, at Newtown Park No. SJ; Berhampore v. Thistle, at Duppa Street No. 2; Catholic v. Star, at Kelburne; Athlctic v. St. Aimers, at Newtown I'ark No. 3. February 7 and 14—Kilbirnie v. Thistle, at Duppa Street No. 2; Berhampore v. Athletic, at Nowtown Park No. 2; Star v. Wanderers, at Anderson's Park; Catholic v. St.-Anne's, at Duppa Street No. 3. _ Junior B.—January 24 and 31 —liirkcaldie.'s v. United, at Wakefield Park No. 3; Thorndon v. Druggists, at_ Anderson's Park; Star v. D.1.C., at AYakcfield Park No; 4; Relwyn, a bye. Februarv 7 and 14 —Selwyu v. D.1.C., at Newtown Park No. 3; Star v. Kirkcaldio's, at Anderson's Park; United v. Druggists, at Wakefield Park No. 4; ThornJon, a bye. ■ The representative game between tho Junior and Warehousemen's Associations will commence on Kelburno Park this morning at 10.30. THE LAST MATCH. To-day the New Zealand ropresenta*tivo cricket team which has been touring Australia commences the last match of its tour. Tile match will bo played (to-day . and to-morrow) against the Melbourne Cricket Club. On Friday tho team leaves Melbourne for SydneV, by the o p.m. train, and it will arrive in tho ,Ncw South Wales metropolis at iO.o o'clock on Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon tho cricketers sail for New Zealand, and thcy aro duo back in Wellington on Wednesday next. AMENDED SELECTION. ■ The following is an amended list of those selected to represent the Saturday Juniors to play against the Wednesday Second Eleven on Anniversary Day: —Barker (North), Berry (North), Barnett (Brooklyn), Flotcher (Central), Galloway (North), Jones (North), Mabin (East), Morgan (Porirua), Smith (Central), Windley (Porirua), Worth (Central). Emergency: Malscham (Old Boys). THIRD-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. Tho following are the third-class matches for Saturday;—lnstitute v. Nortli, at College ground; Potone v. Karori, at Petone; Old Boys v. East, at Kelburne; St. David's v. Central, at Petone; Joiuisonvillo v. Victoria College, at Johnsonville. Tho position of the leading teams at present is:—Institute, 20 points; Petone, 19 points; St. David's, 15 points; Karori 1 , 12 points; Johnsonvillo, 12 points; Old Boys, 10 points; East, 9 points. Institute havo played one match less than-the other teams. The winner of tho Old Boys-East match will play in tho A Grade, whjoli will bo drawn up at tho conclusion of Saturday's matchcs. Members playing in the representative game on Thursday aro reminded to be at Kelburne at 10.30. WAREHOUSE MATCHES. Tho undermentioned aro the fixtmres for tho Warehousemen's Association for Saturday:.—Electric Light v. Wliiteombei and Tombs, at Duppa Street; Telephone Exchange B v. United, at Duppa Street; Tim Dominion v. A. E. Kernot's, at Kelburno Park ; N.Z. Railways A v. N.Z. Railways B, at Kelburno I'ark; Gollin and Co. v. Telephone Exchange A, at Nev.-town Park No. 2; Occidental v. "N.Z. Times," at Newtown Park No. 8. The representative maloh versus the Junior.Association on Anniversary Day is to bo played on Kelburne Park, play commencing at 10.30 a.m. M.C.C. IN SOUTH AFRICA MATCH AGAINST GRIQUALAND. ByTolegraph—Press Asscniatlou-CoprrlKht Cape Town, January 10. In tho match against Oriqnaland West. Maryle.bone, in tho first, innings, scored 340--Hobbs 141. and Fleame 81 Griauaload Wost is iko first ianings

I jscorcd-73. IJarnes took five wickets ,'for,- ; 22; and ltelf five for 24. In the second; I innings Griqitaland made 170 —Litig 03..' ; Barnes again took five wickets Vori'J:!.? ' ! .' ' WHAT SIMS IS BRINGING (By Toleeranh.—Press Aaaociatton.).?;^ Cliristchurcli, Januan 20 ' Mr. .A...Sims states .that Collins:,and' Ma {ley, of Sydney, have accepted invita-; tioiis to. join; his Australian team for New Zealand. - The former is one'of; . tho most promising batsmen in Austra-.'l; lia, and .this season'has been a very consistent: run-getter. He scored -a. ■ century against the Now Zealand team in their match with New South Wales;" and, in inter-State matches,' ; has :' 3 good average. Mailey is a bowler "of tho "googlie" type, who is eventually expected to replace Dr. llordern. Sims also states that another player or two may'be'added to the list, as he has found that it will be almost impossible for himself to play through tho. tour, owing to presurc of business.' ,y£ ! w ' " BOWLS & BOWLERS N.Z. TOUHN'EY CONCILDI [j (By Tclezrr.Dli.—Press Association.! □ urredin, January 20. The Dominion bowling tournament, was concluded to-day in fine weather. The results of the Champion Singles, Green Winners v. Green Winners, are ■ — ' Sanders (23) beat Bell (10); Kilgonr (18) beat Angus (17); Seelye and Fisher had byes. Semi-final —Kilgour (19) beat- Sanders (17); Seelye (10) beat Fisher (18). Fiiial—J. Kilgour, of Carlton, Auckland (26) beat P. Seelye, of Kaituna (17). For third place, W. Fisher, of Carterton (22) beat.J..Sanders, of Kaituna (19). Tho Duncdin Pairs final resulted in L. Brown and S. M'Millan. of Xga Toa (25) beating S. Turnbull and A. W. Christie, of Taieri (11). _ TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. ■ Tho following will represent Hutt against Wellington next Saturday at Wellington:—Palmer, Callemler, Trovethick, Hendry (s.): 13. Johnson, Seymour, Jones, Hollard (s.); Davidson, Barlow, D. Ross, Macaskill (s.); Casey, Treadwell, Hodgins, Nicholson (s.). . Bowlers, you can obtftin Tlios. Taylor's specially selected first quality extra heavy bowls in all sizes from R. Houlilsworth, Tobacconist (opp. Royal Oak), Cuba St.* LAWN~TENNIS; #,■ ■/) . BROUGHAM HILL HANDICAPS. ' The following aro the winners in the Brougham Hill Club's handicaps:— Men's singles, J. A. B. Howe; men's doubles, M. Ivean and H. B. Morison; rombinod doubles, Mrs. W. F. Howe and H. V. Howe: ladies' singles, Miss 15. G. M. Howe; ladies' doubles, Misses I. and E. Stevens. 1 SWIMMING. SWIFTS CLUB EVENT. - The Swifts Club decided tho first distance of the Smith Cup—so yards—at To Aro Baths last evening. Cany who was being'conceded lOscc., had a comfortable win, completing the distance in 33 4-ssec. Details are as follow:—First beat: C. Carr (lOsee.), 1; E. S. Forno (feec.), 2; F. C. .Tones (20sec.), 3, Also started: E. Vango , (125c0.), T.- Woodcock (9sec.), G. T._ Kellftway (Osec.), W. Findlay (9sec.). Second heat: H. Asliforu _(3sec.), 1; C. V. Fordham (ser.), 2: H. Jenkinson (3sec.), 3. Also started: G. M'Ornth (Bsec.), F. Wilton (6sec.), S. Suye.r (osec.), F. Packer ITJsen.j. Filial: C." Carr, 1; F. C.-Jones, 2; E. S. Fornc, 3. Time, 33 4-oscc. YACHTING REGATTA, V,- , Oil. Anniversary Day (to-morrow) the Wellington and Petone Yacht and Motor Boat Association will hold a regatta in Port Nicholson in the vicinity of the Boat Harbour. The association, which has only recently been launched, was formed with tho object of furthering tho sport in Wellington. The following programme has been drawn tip: — 10 a.m. —To liuru Club, first-class raco (nine entries) ; 10.15 a.m., Te lluru Club, second-class race (seven entries); 10.30 a.m., 14-footers' race (six entries); 10.4 a.lll , 18-footers' race (eight oiitrics);. 11 -a.m., Port Nicholson Yacht Club general handicap race (eight entries) ; 11.15 a.m., motor hoat raco (post entries); 2 p.m., 14-footors' raco (six entries); 2.10 p.m., 18-footers' race(eight entries); 3 p.m., Te Burn Club general handicap (16 entries); 3.30 p.m., Amokura boys' cutter race. NEW CYCLING RECORDS; (By Telerraph.— Assentation.) Tlitiaru, January 20. F. Shalders, of. Enfield, near Uamarn, to-day established new one and two-mile motor paced cycling records. Tho one mile was covered ill lmin, 34scc., one second below the existing record, and tho two miles wore covered in Suiin. 3 l-osec. (previous record, 3min. 1550 c.). In tho two-mile ride, Shalders covered tho last mile in lmin. 30sce., but this is not official. OVERSEAS SPORT. By Telcerapli—Pxeg> Association—Coßyrlsllt BOXING. HAUGH BEATS "DICK" SMITH. 1 London., January - 19. At the National Sporting Club, in a boxing contest of fifteen rounds, Dennis Haugh beat ".Dick" Smith on points, C'arpentier, at Niee, knocKe-; 1 ! out "Pat" O'Kccfc in the second round. " J A CK'JOH N S O X. Lcritlon, January !9. "Jack" Johnson is unable to secure a venue for a- proposed exhibition. The Ha nicy Territorial Drill Hall was refused him,' and a football ground which h»'d. been granted was subsequently cancelled. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. London, .January to. At Association .football Ireland defeated Wales by, two goals to one.