ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2196, 8 July 1914, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

BOWLS & BOWLERS TIIOHXDON , CLUIi'S ANNUAL MELTING. 'Die nineteenth flitnii.il meeting of tlm Tlioindon Howling Club was held <m Monday evening. Mr. \Y. Freeman, president of tlio chili, occupied tlm cliair, and tlicro ivero about _") members present. The I'oll.nvini; officers were elected: —l're.sidoiit, Mi - , V. Dimock; virc-prosi-ilcnt, Mr. 11, A. Jnokson; din'ctorfi, Messrs. .1. 1 , . Itrandon, J.'J. Gamble, K. G. Stall', W. Niiniiio, and G. W. Scattui; lion, secretary, Mr. V. C. Hatch (iv-olccteir) ; lion, treasurer. Mr. C 11. M it ford; iion. auditor, Mr. S. V. to the ccnlro, Messrs. V. Diniocl;, .1. .1. Clainblo, and I). V. Wilson. The l'ollwvinn were elected a Match Committee:—-Messrs. J. I*. Brandon, 11. Upham, and J. T. Kiiifj. Mr. T. S. lion-ldsoii proposed that : ilio club siionlil dt,_< out ol the pennants competition next, season, and tho motion was seconded by Mr. Freeman. It.was not generally favoured.' There was some discussion as to the proposal to grudo the various clubs, A and 11, many members not liking tho idea of the Tliorndnn Club being placed in the 1? urado. Mr. Ronaldsou modified his motion to road "if graded in tho I! division." Tho motion was lost by a la rue majority. It was decided to instruct the dclej»ntcs to endeavour to tret tho Thorndon Club placed in the senior grade. A motion: "That the Thorndon Club docs not participate in the Wednesday l'cunaut Competition," was lost. Messrs. Dimcck, Hatch, Gamble, King, and Peterson were chosen ae an Entertainment Committee, to arrange for social evenings, say once a wcclc. DOMINION COUNCIL. COMPOSITION BOWLS DISCUSSED. (Ly T«l«r»uh.—l'rcM A«iocl*Oon.i Duncdln, July 7. A meeting of the Council of the Dominion Howlers' Association was lield tonight, when tho question of composition I'oivls came up lor consideration. A "Bussey" bowl had been cut in two and forwarded by the agents for approval. Tho council had also sent to Colonel Collins asking for a sample of the oxcellite bowl, but it was stated that apparently there had been some misunderstanding, one sample being a "Husscv." It was resolved ti> approve of the Hiissey howl, as sent by tho makers, tho sample to be retained, it being explained that a motion would bo sufficient as the rules of the association would necessitate nil such bowls being according to 'a particular sample. Tho matter of tho exccllito bowl was left to the Executivo Committee, with power to act when tho samplo arrived. The matter of having both feet on tho mat when delivering the bowl also camo up for consideration. After prolonged discussion it was resolved that a player while delivering his bowl must have a portion or tho whole of both feet on tho mat. Mr. C. 1?. Smith said that tho question now arose of the size of mats. lie sugRtstcd that tho council should take somo steps as to inviting ideas as to what was tho best mat, and the most suitably for all soils of weather and conditions. ThAv should endeavour to get a uniform mat throughout the Dominion. The council might then order an approved mat nnd provide tho same for all clubs. The council then proceeded to the consideration of the alteration of mice, the principal being tho question of howlttsting. No linality was reached, and tho meeting adjourned till July L'o. HOCKEY FIXTDKKS FOK SATURDAY. Fixtures-for Saturday next arc: Senior. —University v. Insurance, at Kaiori Part; No. 1; M.Y.M.I. v. Metropolitan, at Katori Park No. 7; United v. Karori, at Knrori Park No. 2; Wellington, a bye. Junior.—St. Augustine's v. Metropolitan, at Wakelield Park; Karori v, Hutt Vullev, nt Hutt J'nrk; Wellington v. United 1!, at Karori Park Xo. 8; Kilbirnio Anglican v. Insurance, nt Kaiori Park No. 3; United A r. University P, at Karori Park No. G; University, a bye-. Third Class.—Pirates v. Wellington A, at Karori Pnrlc No. .■>; Weslcv v. Hutt Valley, at.Hutt Park; St. Augustine's v. M.Y.M.1.. at Wakclieltl Park; Wellinctflii C v. University? at Kilbirnio: Wellington,!} v. United, at Karori Park No. 4 ; Insurance, a bye. ENGLISH CRICKET OXFORD-CAMBRIDGE MATCH. By Telccraph-PrcP3 AfJoolntlon-Copyrljht Linden, Julv 6. In tho cricket matuli between Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Oxford scored 239 runs. (!. A. Fairbairn took four wickets for 74 runs. Cambridge has scored -10 runs without loss. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. WILDING IN SUPERLATIVE FORM. By Telegraph—l'rcea Association—CoDyrlrht Lontlen, July 6. At tho Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Brookes and Wilding defeated Dixon and Roper Barrett, G—l, C—l, 6-7, P-0. Tho weather was rainy. The first two sets of the men's doubles woro completed in twenty-two miiiuto\ Barrett was sound throughout. Ho played to the centre lino with hopes oC scoring (iff Wilding's loft ami Brookes'* right. Ho poached continually in tho third sot, showing remarkahlo activity, until Dixoii. who had been very patchy, brilliantly assisted him to win the set. In the last sot the scores wort- "tbrco all." "four all," "five all." and "six all." Tho match was a triumph of ymth and iilivMcal foteo rat her than science. Wilding was in sui>oilativo form, and probably did not miss nioro than five or six chances of scoring throughout. MIXICD DOUBLES. In tho mixed doubles. ParUe ami Mrs. Larcoinbe defeated Wilding and Mdlle. Bronucdis, I—C, G—l, 6—2. London, July 7. Wilding had the lead in tho second set, •(—2 and o —l, but Mdlle. Broqiicdis failed badly, though sho played somo wonderful shots. LADIES' DOUBLES. Misses Morion ami Ryan defeated Mrs. liarcombo and Mrs. Ilanuam in the ladies' doubles, G—l, C—3. ALL-ENGLAND PLATE. In tho All-England Plato, Dixon defeated Harding, G-l, G-2. LEAGUE RULES. ENGLISHMEN ARRIVE TO-DAY. Tho members of tho English touring Northern Union football team arrive* tc-dav by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. Dr. '('backer, of Christchurcli, is accompanying tho team. The local league (illiciais will meet tho tourists and rntertniu them at Barrett's Hotel this evening. Thi' lirst match will be against Wellington representatives on Saturday next at Newtown Park. GOLF FRENCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. 8r Tclcrrflpli-l'Mfi Aifoc'flllon-Copyrlghl (Rcc. July 7, 10.10 p.m.) Paris, July 7. The French Opan Golf Championship

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