ATHLETIC SPORTS.
4 — RUGBY RULES. TO-DAY'S MATCHES. On account of tho Territorial camp at Takapau, Cup matches a.ro postpone,! for the next two Saturdays. This afternoon tho players will be engaged in the seven-a-sido tournament, while 011 tho following .Saturday tho Union Committee has arranged for two matches between four of the leading senior teams, tho receipts from tho gates being devoted to assist tho Upper Hutt Disaster Fund. This afternoon twenty-four teams will bo in action, and as players have had morotimo than in former years in which to got into form somo fast exciting games may bo looked for. Tho games in tho fifth class will start at 2 o'clock. In our advertising columns will bo found the order in which tho teams avo drawn, and a note reminding players to bo sharp on time. The "Dally M" Football Boot, worn by leading players. Very light, blocked toes, with patent inserted steel spring. Price 14s. 6d. Laws and Manning, Wellington, Manufacturers and Holders of the Patent Eights for N.Z.—Ailvt.
LEAGUE & LEAGUERS.
The Senior Leaguo matches will lie continued to-day. On Nowt-own Park,' Athletic and Newtown will try conclusions. This should prove a very even game, and, given a fino day, somo interesting football is cxpccted. For the first timo the League will have the uso of No. 1 ground, Pet-one. This concession has been granted by the Rugby Union, who do not requiro the ground on the day. The match put down for decision is one between Petono and tho newly-formed Suburbs Club. Tho Suburbs team proved by. their exhibition last Saturday that they arc a team that will havo to bo reckoned with, and it is reported that at least one prominent senior Rugby man will assist them today. Admission to Newtown Park is free, and a charge of 6d. will be mado at Petono. . Admission to the Petono ground can bo had on this occasion at all entrances. GOLF GOLD VASE CONTEST. By Telegraph.—Press Araociation—"opyrifflit London, 'April 30. Hilton won the "Golf Illustrated Gold Yaso at Sunningdale with a score of 151. Gillies's scoro was L 55. Ouimet was 18tli with a. score of IG6. Whitton failed in tho sccoral round, and retired. (Rec. May 1, 10.40 p.m.) London, May 1. Hope's score was 159; Micliacf Scott, 161. The American's play was moderate. DUNCAN BEATS BRAID. (Rec. May 1, 10.40 p.m.) London! May 1. Duncan beat Braid at Bath, 153—157. ' BILLIARDS;' STEVENSON AND GRAY. By Telejraph—Press A (eootntion-Onnj-ricM London, April 30. The scores in tho Stevenson-Gray billiards match (18,000 up, level terms) are: Stevenson, 14,124; Gray, 8886 CYCLING. DUNLOP TEAMS COMPETITION. By Telecraph—Press Ati?ociation-r!opyrieh) Sydney, May 1. ( The Dunlop competition for cycling teams often, each riding ton miles on ' the 'road, which his been open to Australian and New Zealand ridors for twelve montli3,, closed yesterday, wlicn tho Sydney Northern Suburbs Club did tho fastest tiice—4hr. 6min. Csec.— a world's record. Herder's time was 29min. 40sec. Tho Mashlaud (New Zealand) Club had tho previous best timo —4h. 13min. 28sec. BOXING. WELLS DEFEATS RICE ON POINTS. By Telegraph—Press Aeew.iation—Copyrisht ■ " ■ ■ London, April 30. "Bombardier"' Wells beat "Bands- . man" Rice in twenty rounds, at Liverpool on points. • In consequence of many intending competitors being on duty at the Territorial camp, it has been decided to postpone the amateur championships until May 18. and 19. . Arrangements have been completed for tho professional match between Frank O'Grady, tho Australian champion, and Jim Hagerty, of Tiraaru, which will probably take place | in tho Town Hall on June 8. BOWLS • The Newt-own Bowling Club is to close its green for the season this afternoon. Bowlers, bo up-to-date, fit your hands with Bussey's Composite Bowl, sin. (31b. 50z.), sin. l-32in. (31b. Goz.), 5 l-16in. (3lb. 70z.). E Houhlswortli, Tobacconist, Sole Agent, Cuba Street* Mariat Brothers v. Amokur'a.(sth B Division) at Anderson Park, at 1.45 p.m. Amoktira team: Moore, Reeves, Chapman, Bowater, Robertson, Jackson, Bacon, M'Farlane, Hay, Cameron, and Faulkner. Emergencies: Leader,llorton.
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2138, 2 May 1914, Page 13
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