ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2171, 9 June 1914, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

■ ' 4 "■— . RUGBY NORTH' ISLAND TEAM. , TWO MATCHES IN WELLINGTON. This year tho Now Zealand Rugby Union is sending a teafil to Australia, and on this account particular interest attaches to tho North Island v. South Island match, which will bo played on Athletic Park, Wellington, on Saturday, Juno 20! The North Island selectors (Messrs. J. Lynskey, of Wellington, D.Malono, of 'l'arhnaki, and D. Gallagher, of Auckland) met in Auckland on Saturday for tho purpose of choosing the team. It was expected that tho selection would bo known in Wellington at tho latest by Suuday, but as even yesterday afternoon no nows was forthcoming inquirers began td wonder tho reason. It transpires that tho difficulty of tho selectors was tho .problem of doing justice to tho country players. v Mr. J. Lynskey, tho Wellington member of the Selection Committee, arrived back in tho city yesterday, and in tho evening a special meeting • of_ the executive of the New Zealand Union was hold. At the meeting, Mr. Lynskey stated tho difficulty montioned, and suggested a solution. Tho selectors' proposal was that the match fixed for June 20 should be mado an A match, and that a B match should bo played in Wellington on Juno 17. ■ The .union adopted tho idoh. The A team consists of Wellington, Taranaki, and Auckland players, with one emergency from Wanganui, and ono from Hawko's Bay, and the B toarii will bo drawn from unions othor than the three big unions. The selectors realise that there may be in tho country teams players'who excel some of the betterlsnown men, but as they have had, 110 opportunity of testing tho worth of the nloro obscure players, they suggested the B matoh. Tho A team .consists .of six players from Auckland, five from Taranaki, and four from Wollitigton. Following is tho combination: — N Full-baok, James Ryan (Wellington'); thrcequarters, M'Gregor (Auckland), R. Roborts (Taranaki), J. Stohr (Taranaki); five-eighths, J. M'Kenzio (Auckland), Weston (Auckland) j half, E. Roborts , (Wellington); wing-forward, Taylor (Taranaki); pack, On in (Taranaki), G. Sollars /Auckland), Bruce (Auckland), Smith (Taranaki), Downing (Auckland), A. Wilson (Wellington), Cotter (Wellington). • EmergenciesBacks: Five-eighths, Alexander (Hawke's Bay): throo-quarters, Stewart (Auckland). Forwards i Young (Tarajiaki),..T. Leahv (Wanganui). . The.B team is not yet available.

SOUTH ISLAND TEAMS. . . IBy. TelozranU- . • esoo'uMon.l Dunidin, June 8. Messrs H. Harris (Otago), S. Wilson . (Canterbury), and 15. Hiissall (South Canterbury) have picked the following teams to represent the South Island in inter-Island matches:— A Team: Full-back—D. Scott (South Canterbury). Three-quarters—T. O'Callaghan (West Coast), J. Cuthill (Otago), T. Lynch (South Canterbury). Fiveeighths—ll. Black (Otago), E. Crawshaw (Cantefbury). ' flalf-back —H. Taylor (Canterbury). Forwards—P. Williams (Otago); W. Lindsay (Southland), J. Irvine (Otago). T. Fislier (Bullor), J. M'Neeco (Southland), J.' Graham (Otago), T. H. Langford (Canterbury); H. Murray (Canterbury). B Tearh: Full-back—A. - Martin (Southland), .Three-quarters—H.-' Pylb (Otago), E. Cocla'of•'Canterbury), Withfers. (Otago). Five-eighths— H. Watsotf (Canterbury), H. Atldnsoti' (Buller). Half-back—C. Green,' West Coast. Forwards— B. Hasstill (Canterbury),' Best (Nelson), F. . Whitaker (Southlarid), S. Blyth (West Coast), W. Cummings (Canterbury), W. Maxwell (Canterbury), W. Callaghnn (Buller), T. Olan (Marlborough). FIXTURES FOB SATURDAY. Fixtures, grounds, and > referees for Saturday aro as under r Senior. Potono v. Athletic,; at Athletic Park No. 1 (A. C. Kitto); Poneke v. Oriental, at Athlotic Park No. 2 (R. Fordyce); Melrose 1 v.' University, at Petone No. 1 (C. R. Ingram); St. James v. Wellington, at Polo No. 1 (J. F. O'Sullivnn). 1 Junior< i Selwyn v. Poneke, at Polo No. 2 (E. Taplin) j University . v'.'. Petone, "at Petono No. 2 (J. Moffatt); Wellington v. St. James, at Polo No. 3 (G. M._ Julius) j Athletic v. Oriental, at Polo No. 4 (D. A. Taylor). ; ■ ' , Third-Class. •

Upper Hutt v. University, at Upper Hutt (E. Polling); Sohvyn v. Hutt,- at Hutt No. 1 (H. Scott); Wellington Collego v. Berhampore, College, at 3 (J. Torrance); Wellington "A" v. Oriental. at Miratnar Park No, .1 (R. Wilkinson); Wellington "B" V. Porirua, at Porirua . (F. Martin); j. Athletic v. l'oneke, at Miramhr Park Kb. 2 (T.S Shorrin); St. Patrick's College v. Exchance, at Jliramar Park No. 3 (C. Catos); Old Boys' v. Johnsonville, at Johnsonvillo (H. Larway); Petono, a bye. ' Fourth-Class.. United Methodist/ v. Athletic, at Anderson Park, at 3 p.m. (H. Bcavis); Sclwyn v. Wellington "B," at Kelburne Park, at 3 p.m. (C. Slattery); Hntt v. Wellington ,"A," at Young's, at 3 (G.. : Findlay); Old Boys' v.-l'oneke, at .Wakefield Park (J. A. O'Connell); Petone v.-Berhampore, at Sharpe's No. 1 (E. H. Perkinson); Oriental v. : St. James, at Miramar Park No. 4 (C. C. Roskruge). • . ! Fifth-Class. . St. James v. Old Boys, at- Anderson Park, at 1.30 (H. J. Shakes); Sohvyn v. Athletic, .at Wakefield Park, at 1.30 (W. J. Meredith); St. Patrick's College v. Wellington College B, at Collego, at 1.30 (L. Simpson,); Poneko v. Melrose, at Kelburne Park, ot 1.30 (H. Buck); Petono v. Oriental', at Athletic Park, at 1.30 (T. Collorton); Wellington Collcro "A" v, United Methodists, at Collcgo, at 3 (A. Kean). Sixth-Class. St. Patrick's "B" v. Petono "A," at 'Athletic Park, at 1.30 (F. Wilson); Wellington College "B" v. St. Patrick's "A.", at College, at 1.30 (M. Spencer); Petono "B" v. Poneko, at Petono No. 2, at 2 (— Bennett); Hutt v. Athletic, at Hutt No. 2 (O. Slater); Wellington Collcgo "A," a bye. 1 WEDNESDAY MATCHES. 'Butchers' V. Artillery, at Athletic Park Nc. 2 (A. C. Kitto); Petono v. Tramways; at Athletic Park No. 1 (C, Howe).

LEAGUE RULES.

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE. Tho Wellington Rugby Football League met last evening, Mr. W. lterr presiding. A letter from tho Town Clerk stated that in futuro the custodians of City reserves would decide when the ground wero fit for play. ■ Tho secretary stated that ho had again been communicated with, with a view to ascertaining if a, Wednesday would suit for a match against the English team. It was decided to reply that only a Saturday would bo acceptoblef The Hawko's Bay League is to be invited to return Wellington's recent visit to Napier. Ilawlte's Bay will be offered 50 per cent, of tho gate takRepresentative matches were decided on a,s follow Against Wanganui,' at Wellington in July, and Canterbury at Ohfistchurch on August 1, the actual

dates to bo arranged by correspondence,, Fixtures with Nelson and Taranaki were left over till a decision regarding tho match against the British team is readied. Mr. C. Murphy reported that tho Hawko's Bay trip cost £22 125., _ which meant a deficit to tho Wellington Lenguo of £2 125., as the £20 guarantee had been received. Mr. Summers, of the Newtown Club, said that Newtown wished to include in their team nest Saturday a player named — Sullivan, who had been disqualified for two playing Saturdays. This would mean including as "a playing Saturday" March 30, on which day matchcs woro postponed without tho authority of tho League. After somo discussion it was decided that Sullivan should bo allowed to play as requested. My. W. S. Brice, who was among the objectors to this decision, said that tho sentence was in tho first placo light, and now tho I-eaguo was showing considerable weakness in virtually lifting it. SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. Tho following League matches liavo beon fixed for Saturday next:— Senior: I'etono v. Athletic, at Fetone, referee Mr. S. Brice ; Newtown v. Suburbs, at Noivtown - Park, referco Mr. W. Kerr. Junior: Petone A v. Petone B, at Hutt Park, refereo Mr. K. Barber; .Suburbs v. Hutt A, at Duppa Street, refereo Mr. C. Murphy.

NORTHERN UNION TOUR

ANOTHER REVERSE FOR THE ENGLISHMEN. By Toleffraiili—Pre33 Association—Cooyrleht Sydney, Julio 8. Heavy rain is falling, which may. affect the various sports meetings unless they are postponed, and should give tho English Nortfiern 'Union team an advantage against New South Wales. The visitors aro putting on the full strength of thsir team. Tho Press is commenting unfavourably on the visitors' action in not replacing an injured man, us! tho spectators were thus doprivod of witnessing an even game, and tho visitors' opponents were deprivod of the full fruits of victory. Experts consider tho Englishmen too heavy and slow; there is too much Dreadnought about tho forwards. English teams' were previously beaten ' because their forwards were not fast, weighty, or rugged .enough to cope with tlio'Australian opposition. The English selectors seem to have gone for heavy, forward men. Kelly's (ox-New Zealander) trickiness, Herder's all-round play, and Messenger's phenomenal • goal-kicking woro features of tho match.

THE SECOND MATCH. (Rec. June 8, ,8.20 p.m.) •i Sydney, June 8. In spite of tho showery weather and the heavy going, the English Northern Union'team failed in its second attempt tj defeat 'New South Wales. Tho weather conditions, and) tho fact that they wero playing a Vastly stronger team', in r eluding -Wagstaff, tho famous centre-three-quarter,- were all in their favour. Tho gaino was certainly an improvement on the previous match. It opened with oven play in mid-field. ■ Tho tackling was keener. Wagstaff took tho ball to the local quarters and scored tho first try. Rogers failed to convert. The first goal for New South Wales camo from a penalty, which waa' splendidly landed from the touch-lino' by Messenger. The local men .again demonstrated their fearless attack, but the Englishmen, revelling in the rain', 1 undoubtedly wefo keener, and kept the. crowd at a high point, pfvexcitement; . Later Messenger retired hurt, and l Fraser'roplaced'nim; At tho same mo- : m'o'nt .Horder dropped tho second penaltygoal from half-way for' New 1 , South Wales, and almost simultaneously Hall, the English half-baok, was injured and left tho field. The visitors -played short. Horder- then notched a further two points from off-sido play against Wagstaff. With tho loss of their half-back England wero at a disadvantage, and play centred dangerously near the visitors' goal, but tho local men failed to 6coro, the score then being: New South Wales, 6; England, 3. On resuming,-the visitors tacklod desperately, but failed to score owing to tho 'cleverness of tho home baeks. The centro of tho field became a quagmire, but the Englishmen did not handlo the ball as surely-as did tho New-South Walos men. The game began to slacken until Horder added two points from mid-field, and tile final stages wcro exciting. From a series of scrums at tho mouth of tho New South Wale 3 goal the ball was Idcked into mid-field, ICelly securing a try, which was not converted. Tho final scoro was: New South Wales, 11 points; England, 3. Hall sustained concussion of tho brain.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

By Teleeranh—Press Association- Copyrieht (Rec. Juno 8, 9.10' p.m.) Sydney, Juno 8. In tho Association football match, Victoria v. New South Wales, Victoria defeated New South Wales by one goal to nil.

SALUTARY SENTENCES

"SOCCER" ROUGHS. !By Tclcsraph.—Press Association.). Duneilin, Juno 8. An epidemic of offences has marked tho Association football t competitions this season. This evening the Otago Football Association inflicted salutary ponalties. W, Donaldson, of RoslynWakari, was suspended until tho end of 1918 for abusivo and threatening behaviour towards tho referee', and Dallas, of Ravensbournc, until tho end of 1915 for bad language and vigorous charging.

BILLIARDS

GRAY-NEWMAN MATCH DRAWN. London, Juno 7. Tho match betwcon Gray and Newman was declared drawn when tho scores were.:—Gray, 17,664; Newman, 17,001}. •• ALOOCK'S BILLIARD TOURNEY. . There n;as a crowded assembly at the showrooms of Alcoek and Co., Ltd., last evening, when the final games were played. T'lie first between W. N. Tucisor (owes 120) and E. N. Kelman (rec. 30) was an easy victory for tho former by 100 points. Tucker played in good form, atid this, added to the Tun of tho balls, enabled him to score very consistently, his breaks being 42, 35, 31, 29, '28, 28, 26, 24, and 32 unfinished. Kelnmn did nob show at his best, possibly duo to tho importance of tho evout, and his lack of tournament experience. He is, however, a player that should come out later, Ills style being good, and his movements at tho table quito. artistic. 'Die B Group final was quite an oxciting battle between A. H. Cockayne (rec. 100) and J. W. Collins (rec. 25), tho former receiving the verdict by one point. After the closo of play, Mr. P. Voseller presented tho trophies to the winners, complimenting each player upon his achievements. Mr. Barry proposed a vote of thanks to Messrs. Alcock and Co.. Ltd., for their work in entertaining the players and spectators.

HOCKEY

WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION. Tho following are the fixtures, grounds, and referees for the senior midweek hockey games to-morrow:— . I'etone v. Pakehn, at Fetono; Mr. J. C. Cusnck. Horeawa. v. Ramblers A, at Karon; Mr. Empson. Hui Mai v. Ramblers B, at Karon; Mr.'Luxton.

GOLF

KARORI CLUB. Tho mixed , foursomes competition, played on the Knrori Golf Club's links on Saturday, Mny 23, lcsultcd'iii a will for Miss M'Kenisio and Guthrie. Tho next boat cards were handed in by Jliss Lhnvson and M'Beth, and "by Miss Henry and Sinallbone. On Saturday last n bogey competition was played, and was won by Barry Kecsing, whose score was 3 down. HUTT CLUB. In the Hutt Golf Club's Silver Button (medal) competition, played on Saturday, the best net scores were:—S. Mason, 72; A. 11. L. Treadwell, 74; R. C. Kirk, 7G; W. S. G. I'atcn, 70; A. T. Duncan, 76; H. Lcese, 76; T. M. Wilford, 77; C. N. Frascr, 77 ; W. G. Gardiner, 78; T. H. Dawson, 78; A. Harris, 79; G. C. Schmidt, 80; C. G. Allen, 80; J. Wagg, 80; j: L. Climio, 81; It. Brown, S2; and S. Kirkcaldie, 84.

BASEBALL.

NORTH & SOUTH' HATCH. A baseball match took placo at Miraniar on Saturday afternoon. Tlio teams, woro mado up from various clubs representing North and South. The following aro the results:— NORTH. lot 2nd 3rd inn. ' inn. inn. •M'Donald IHR — — Rogers / 188 — — M'Aneraii — 188 — Morris 188 — — "Williamson — 188 188 Cavey — — IHR Ward — - • 188 Howe — 188 — Terry — — 188 3 3 4 . Total —10. SOUTH. M'Olintock 188 IHR 188 Land — 188 IHR Lloyd — 188 188 Moore IHR — — Aslier — 188 — Gibbs 188 — . — Smith — — — Sims — — — Howard — — 188 3 4 4 Total—ll. HR means "Homo run." ■ BB moans "Bases and balls." Owing to the failing light only three innings were played. MEDALS FOR SCHOOL PLAYERS. To foster baseball amongst school pupils, Dr. L. Hales, of this city, has donated nino silver medals for competition by pupils of primary schools. Tho medals aro to he presented to members of tho winning team- in the schools competition.

HARRIERS,

The Olympic Harriers Club held their weekly run from To Aro Baths on Saturday. Tho pack, .numbering twenty, under the direction of Captain F. j. Byrne, followed a' trail via Mount Victoria, past Constable Stroet, to tho hills overlooking Lyall Bay. From here they proceeded along Iho Queen's Drivo through Kilbirnie and Hataitai to Oriental Bay. At the kiosk tho pack wcro halted and a handicap run-in was held. Tho race resulted, in a close-fin-ish, C.' Murrrty being first, C. Coad second, and D. Alabaster th'rd. Members are reminded that next Saturday's run takes place from-Lyall Bay.

, i TUG-OF-WAR ,

(Br Talearash.—l'l-am AneoolaSion.) Dunedln, Juno 7. Tho tng-of-war contest was concluded in the Garrison Hall at a. late hour last nighty witln tho following -results:— Hormbrook's Physical Culturo Class (Christchurch), 1; HolFman Bros. (Gore), 2; West Coast, 3; Waterside Workors, No. 2 (Dunedin), 4. e Christchurch, Juno 8. To-night F. A. Homibrook's team beat Beban's West Coast team in the first pull.

CRICKET.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. By Telegraph—Press Atooclatlon—OoßjrlsSl (Rcc.' Juno 8, 0.20 .a.m.) London, Juno 7. In tho county cricket match, Kent, with' 339 for nino wickets, declared. Nortliants wore all out for 57. Blythe took seven wickets for 15 runs; Woolley, throe for 26. Playing against Middlesex F. Foster scored 51 in fifteen minutes.

ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET

RETURN OF C. B. FRY. ' By Telesrapb—l'ress Association—fMpyricht London, Juno 7. Mr. C. B. Fry lias reappeared in county crickct. Playing for Hampshire he scored 112 runs against Gloucestershire.

AMERICA YACHT CUP

FAVOURABLE CRITICISM OF SHAMROCK IV. By Tcleirsiph—Proas Association—CopyrieM "Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. London, Juno 7. Mr. Johnson Richie, an expert, who who has seen the America Cup defence yachts, considers that the Shamrock IV (the challenger) is the best. Should tlio Resolute bo chosen as the defender sho would probably claim nino minutes' allowance from the Shamrock over a thirty-mile courso.

SMOKE CONCERT

OLD BOYS' SWIMMING CLUB. Tho third annual smoko concert of the Wellington College Old Boys' Swimming Club was held in Godber's Rooms, Cuba Street, last evening. Dr. Young presided, and among those present were: Messrs. D. K. Blair and J. F. Atkins. The function proved a very enjoyable one. The following were tho principal toasts: —"Kindred Clubs," proposed bv Mr. E. Levy, and responded to by Messrs. R. Reid (Lyali Bay Surf Club), A. Smith (Thorndon Swimming Club), and G. P. Hanna (Wellington Swimming Club); "The Wellington Swimming Centre," proposed by Dr. Young, and responded to by Messrs. D. K. Blair (chairman of tho Centre); and "Old Boys' proposed by Mr. Wilson," and responded to by Mr. G. I'. Hanna. Tho toast list was by a programme of musical and elocutionary items, contributed to by the following: —Messrs. W. Goudie, Connors, Zachariah, J. Elliot, J. Gosling, P. Fitzgeralfl, and tho Maori Quartet.