ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2169, 6 June 1914, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY RULES.

THE FEATURES TO-DAY,

What, are probably the four most even-ly-matched teams in this season's senior championship meet to-day, and in each case (says the llugby Onion's report) closely contested games should be e i At Athlolic Park, l'oneke and. Wellington meet, and University and St. James. Wellington has not suffered a defeat thus far, being level jvith Athletic. Poneke have been playing good football since their first game, ihis afternoon they will miss tho services of Tilyard. Tho match between Petono and Oriental at I'etono ought to bo a, good game,' and both teams nave a record for playing open, fast football. Melrose, recently victorious over Poneke, meet Athletic at Hutt, and a stubborn contest seems likely. Tho attention of Selwyn and United Methodist players is directed to a change of ground, necessary owing to Newtown Park being unfit.

LEAGUE RULES

THE ATTRACTIONS TO-DAY. . .Keen interest is being taken (says Iha Leaguo official note) in the fixtures for to-da.v on Newtown Park. Athletic nnd Newtown will meet, and a good Kume should result. Both teams have been training hard, and given a fiuo day, some brilliant football should ijo witnessed. At Petono tho leading toam (Suburbs) will try conclusions with Pctone on the Recreation Ground. This is the second timo of mooting, and Petono arc anxious to wipe out thoir previous defeat. Petono will be considerably strengthened, and havo spared no efforts to get into good condition. The "Dally. M" Football Boot, worn by leading players. Very light, blocked toes, jntn patent inserted steel spring. Prico 14s. 6d. Laws and Manning, Wellington, Manufacturer!! and Holders of the Patent Rights for N.Z.—Advt.

BOXING

HAGERTY & O'GRADY. Very, keen interest is being taken in the contest between O'Grady and Hagorty at the Town Hall on Monday, and .everything 'points to an overflowing house. This is the first appearance of 0 Grady in New Zealand, although he is particularly well known through his, many contests, and his.record as one of the cleverest exponents in his class in Australia. His work in training has been watched by enthusiasts, who express tho opinion that he is superior in speed and tactics to "Hock" Keys. In exhibition bouts with E. Stewart, of Victoria College, some particularly fine sparring has been eoen, and his speed and foot work were particularly noticeable. Hagerty arrived from the south yesterday morning, and is putting the finishing touches to his preparation at Tracy's. Seon in action yesterday afternoon, his work was attractive, and he appears to be in the best of condition. His speed seems to have improved, while liis attack is as powerful as ever. In the threo good contests should'bo seen. Macfarlano not being availablo, it has been decided to match .Hunter, tho welter champion, with 'Smith, and as both are hard hitters, an excellent contest should result. . j

LAWN TENNIS

WILDING AT PARIS. By Telegraph—Press Association- -OoDyrlaht .... Pfifjs,; Juno 4. „ Wilding p r 0, o—2, Count Salin defeated Gobert, 7—5, 6-3, 6—3. THE LIVERPOOL TOURNAMENT. ■•••■■ London, Juno 4. At the Liverpool tournament, Brookes and Dunlop defeated Parke and Beamish. B—G, 6-0, 6-3. Brookes and Mrs. Lambert Chambers defeated Larsdit and Miss Hollihs, 6—2, 6-2. . . (Rec. Juno 5, 10.25 p.m.) London, June 5. At the Liverpool tourney, Beamish defeated Parker, 7—5, 6—3, 6—3. Doust retired in favpur of Dunlop:

BILLIARDS

GRAY V. NEWMAN. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Juno 4. In the billiard match Newman *. Gray,.the scores are:—Newman, 13,902; Gray, 13,606 (including breaks of 704, of which 603 were off the red—an ivory ball record).

ALCOCK'S DINER HANDICAP.

The semi-finals wero completed last evening at Alcock and Co., Ltd., Baker's Buildings, the results being as undor:—E. N. Kelwan beat E. AV. Burd by 10 points; J. W. Collins secured the verdict over S. Gribblo by G4 points. Tho final games are to be contested on Monday next, when Messrs. Alcock and Co. are making special preparation to accommodate the large audienc? expected. Some interesting j>lay is expectqU, the contestants being:—"A" Group—W. N. Tucker (owes 125) v. E. N. Kolman (rec. 30). "B" Group—J. W. Collins (rec. 25) v. A. H. Cockayne (rec. 100). The cup and trophies will bo presented at the close of the play.

AMERICA YACHT CUP

' SHAMROCK IV IN THE WATER. By ToleeraDli—Press Association- Oopyrislit London, June 4. Sir Thomas Lipton's America Cup challenger Shamrock IV has begun her trials. She appears to bo an excellent sailer, and fastNow York, June 4. In tho third of tho preliminary races for the selection of an America Cup defender. Mr. Hcrreslioff's yacht Resolute won. The Yanitie lost two men overboard and abandoned tho race. \ The mnn were rescued. "Times" ojid Sydnev "Sun" Services. (Rec. June 5, 5.45 p.m.) London, June 4.' Shamrock IV, on a trial spin of four hours at Portsmouth, greatly pleased tho critics. She -steadily drew away from Shamrock 111, which was pacinpr her. (Rec.- June 5, 10.25 p.m.) London, Juno 5. Shamrock IV, in her stretching trial, disclosed that she was particularly good at beating to windward, and will probably show to advantage in light moderate breezes, but not as a drifter.

ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET

By Telegraph—Press Asoociatlon-CODyrleht London, June 4. In the country cricket match Kent v. North&nts, Kent in tho first innings scored 86 runs. Wells took seven wickets for 39. Northants mndo 141, Fairservicc taking six wiclcots for 24.

COURSING

(By Telejraph.-PioFe Association.) •' Dunedin, Juno 5. The Dunedin Coursing Club opened its June meeting to-day. Thero wns a fairly good attendance and the Plumpton was drier than might have been expected after nearly a week's rain. Tho results are:— Maiden Stake.—First round: Sabro beat Juveriia ; Chief Commander beat Sport: Fair Fate beat Ulster; fieacon brat Buster; Jl'Chiskcy beat United States; Star of Pnpanui beat Miss Purity ; Pride of the West boat Maori Call; Awkward Jim bnnt Greenstone; Highland Lad beat Grey. Gown; Southern

Star beat Vm-knt; End Clements beat Pilekcr; Oyekme heat Wee M'G-regOf ; Scotia Star boat Silverfeyj Kilsyth beat Sweot Noll; Gnroeiy King teat Buqle King; Lord Ea-gTau best Silver Ripple.; Kilts beat Ftitilivd; Sogers- Cliorus Wat Ward. Wild Wiwl, a bye. Second round: Sabre-beat Ciuef Oom» mandor; Beacon beat Fair Jjisfo; Star of Pnpanui beat M-'Chiskey; Pride oi tho West beat Awkward Ji« f Sooth-era Star beat Highland Lath Cyckmu boat Enrl Clements; Scotia Star beat Kilsyft; Lord Raglan beat Comedy King; Wild Wind beat Kilts; Soldiers' Chows, a byo. Open Stake. ■■ First round: Meteor beat Jewel.; Daredevil beat The Convict; Diamond Jubilee beat Weaken.

TUG,Of-WAR ftttJßtf g?

(By iijoujjaiienj „,, ~ tittoedfn, June 5. ilio All-comers' Tue-otf-war Championship was eoirt-inuecT to-night in the piesence of a very large attendasce, The iirtli and sixth l-flunds were contested with tho following rcsalts-— Fifth round: Telegraph Ifa: I heat Duaodm johce. Hoffman Bros, boat Auckland lohee. Stevenson and o«>k Nβ. 1 beat laien. HoMiiliirtiok's Physijai Culture beat Waterside, No. 2. Man's West Coast beat, EnMd, toy-erestrgiHSo.il-mg Club beat Stevejisoft and Cotifc, No. j- Springhills beat SHgtotosps Isv default. Inch Valky heat Speight's No. 1 by default. Sixth routed: Horiiibrook's Physical! Cnlte© beat Hoffman liros. Stevejtsatt'and Cook No. 1 best bpnnghills, Eftfiald feeai Inch Vafley. Beban's West Coast Wb Te-legrafiii Wo. 1. Waterside No. i beat favenargill Sailing Club, Ancidafltf Mice, a bye.

BASEBALL,

A meeting of tlio.cdmtiiittee of tho Wellington Baseball League waa held last evening. Dr. Hales presided Over about 17 members. It was decided to affiliate vitt the Aew Zealand Sports Protection League. A letter was read from Jfr.. Tyler,' secretary of the Sm Softth Wales Ike* ball League, congratulating' the committee upon the formation of » league in Wellington., and also stfp.piyiftg a fund of inferffiaiipn to the ©oaffliitteo which will he invaluable to iW set only in tho drawing up of -the rules, hut in the control , of t-fle "awe generally, A letter wn& wee-ivel fwm' the WcU lington Football As'sosiatiM ofeing tho leaguo the use- of the KilWniic grounds. It was deci-ifel to accept the otfor.

The secretly (Mr. 8, Moofe) report ed that three , -mo-io ©fobs ttfwp practically formed, nrafcjag is, total of fourteen to datei ffhieli assures the ijigti* tution ,of the game/- in Wellington on at least a nu-merf<?a% saivnd footing. Other roatlae business in'eonjieetkrii with the leqptto was transacted, including the sotting up of- » corn-mittoo to , draft rules and reglitetkm's':