ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2206, 20 July 1914, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

>*— — LAWN TENNIS BROOKES AND WILDING AND IHE DAVIS CUP. By Telcsraph-PrcßS Association-Conyrielit New York, July 18. Norman Brookes, captain of the Australasian Davis Cup team, says that he and Wilding will probably play' in all the Davis Cup games. SCULLING WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP. By Teleerftpa—Prees AesociaUoU-Copyrict'. London, July 18, James Paddon, the challenger for the sculling championship of tho world,, is in good condition. His arm is now .strong, b"t ho is not doing fast work. -Ernest Barry (holder of the title) is rowing regularly. Ho commences training on July 27. Barry's stakes are practically subscribed. '. R. Arhst, in a letter, states that ho niay challenge Barry if the latter wins. . V-' A. BOXING '','-• .'- ' SMITH-OARPENTIER 'CONTEST., Or Toleiiraih—Protß Association -OoDyrlslil London, July 17; Mr. Eugene Corrie, 'referee in tho Sniith-Oarpentier contest, states that he did not'see Carpentier's manager, M.; Desouamps, in the ring, otherwise he would have disqualified Carpentior. Mr: Burge has offered a similar purse for another fight, and Deschamp's is prepared to accept the challenge after his man meets Wells, if Carpentier is successful. ' : • The kinematograph film • indicates that Smith realised he had made a mistake whilst in tho act of: delivering the blow.- Tho pose was that of a man drawing back at the last moment. ' The Wesleya'n Conference at Leeds passed a resolution condemning the recrudescence of pugilism under the form of boxing contests, and condemned the presence of women at such contests. ' ;;LIKE;A ROMANTIC ACTOR. "Times" and Sydney "Sun" (Services.' .London, July 17. ' The "Daily Mail" says that Carpentior is like a romantic actor; he draws feminine audiences in a manner surpassing that of a comedian or a stage cynic; . '..'. WOMEN AT THE RINGSIDE. "Times", and Sydney "Sun!" Services. , \'~ . ' London, July 18. The Wcsloyan Conference considered that'it was more immoral for women to attend fights than men to do so. Tlio clergy denied the recognition of separate; standards'.." Right-thinking people knew no difference 111 the moral code.

■;KIFLE SHOOTING.

: ' • ; : ; :SUBURBS CLUB. The Suburbs Defence Rifle Club's annual presentation of prizes will take place on Wednesday evening. The presentation of prizes will be made by His )Vorship the Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, patron of the club. . ' ■ The following is a list of trophies won by 'members during the year:—First Series.—A Class; I<V Stacey, .1, 185, A. E.'Kernot's trophy. B class: C. Stow"art,'!'l/'266,' Captain Kinsey's trophy; A. Harris, 2, .266, S. J; Ross's trophy. .Second Series.—A Class: 3. L. Turner, 262, W.Hornig's trophy; C. R. Graharhj'262,^ v Arohibald's -trophy . Hairier ,'?2B!2) club's "trophy.' : B Class: F. M'Donaicf, 1, 254, H. Hunt's trophy; A. Harris, 2, 250, Mrs. Luke's trophy. .-.Third Series.—A Class: R. C. Barkle, 1,1282, .Mrs, 1 ' Newton's 'trophy; H. R. r Hunt, 2, 280, Mr. A. Laurenson's trophy.'; B Class: ~W. H. Cook, 1, 260, J. L. Turner's trophy; A. R. Brown, 2, '256, H.! Seaton's trophy, ,■'l he Luke Aggregate, 300, yards.—A Class:.H. Boon, 1, .207, J. P.. Luko's. trophy;. H. .A. Snelling, 2, 204, H. T. Pitcher's trophy; R. C. Clarke, 3, 201, club's trophy. B Class: A. Harris, 1, 195, gold medal; C. Stewart, 2, 189, J. Smart's trophy. .- Miramar Aggregate, 500 yards.—A Class:-P. AYhiteman, 1, 328, George and George's trophy- F. A. Price,' 2, 326, Witcombe and Pym's trophy; H. A. Snelline;, 3, 326, club's trophy. B Class: C. Stewart, 1, 317, gold medal; A. Harris, 2, 311, secretary's trophy. ' Vice-patron's Handicap, 6CO yards.— A Class: H. Boon, 1, 271,- F.M'Parland's trophy; C. J. Fisher, 2, 265, 'G. Winder's wopliy;H. A. Snelling, 3,265, club's trophy. B Class: C. Stewart, 1, 255, club's trophy; A. Harris, 2, 247, H. A. Snelling's 'trophy. . Newton Cup Competition.—A. Harris, 1, 23 points, cup arid F. A. Price's trophy; H. Boon, 21 points, J. Smart's trophy; C. Stewart; 21 points) club's: "trophy.. .■• • "Daily - Mail" Competition, 1914, . Trentham (off rifle). Ranges 300, 500, COO, 800 900, and 1000. yards.-J. L. Tumor, 1, 169 miniature "Daily Mail" cup; R. C. Barkle,! 2, 157, W. J. Coventry's trophy; C. J. Fisher ' 3, 155, 1) '■ H. Hunter's trophy. B Class: C. Stewart,; 1, 139 ' TV Coltman's trophy; A. Harris, 2, 129, gold medal. Ladies' Bracelet, 300, 500, and 600 yards (including handicap).—J. L. Turner, 1,9G, lady's bracelet; W. H. Cook, 2, 95, Howe and Sowmau's trophy; F. M'Donald, 3, 91, J.'E. Given's trophy; C. Stewart, 4, 90,-F. W. Thompson's' trophy; F. W. Thompson, 5, 90, club's trophy; . ■ • Newtown Aggregate, 800,' 900. and 1000 yards • (including handicap).—W. A. Isaac, 79, J. G. Newton's trophy; W. J; Johnson, 77, club's trophy; P. Whitoman, 76, Mrs. J. L. Turner's trophy,; A. Henderson, 74, G. Oliver's trophy ;.-0. Stewart, 74, club's trophy. Club Championship, 1914 (off rifle).— H. Boon, 1, 898, smoker's companion, gold medal, and president's trophy; H. 11. Hunt, 2, 897, Dr. Martin's trophy; R. C. Barkle, 3, 895, A. J. Giddcri's trophy. President's Aggregate, to B Class only (off Rifle).—H. Mitchell, 1, 863, E resident's trophy; C. Stewart, 2, 854, O'Brien's trophy; W. H. Cook, 3, 804, T. Kingston's trophy. Special prizes'wero won' by R. C. Barkle, C. Stewart, H. J. Fisher, and O. R. Graham.

BASEBALL

•.. A practico' match -between Newtown' and Central on Saturday resulted in a win for the former by 7 runs to 0. Central batted first, and Lloyd scored the ouly run. In Newtown's'first venture runs were scored by .lansen and Thompson. Central's second innings resulted in Ross, M'Donald, and Waters negotiating tlio diamond. Harrison and tlie Rev. Johnston scored for Newtown in their second innings. Alexander, was the only scorer for Central in their third. In Newtown's third strike Jansen .was the only, scorer. Central's sixth and last ruii was scored by Lloyd in theirfoiirt'h innings.. Jl'Clintock scoredfor Newtown in their fourth and Morris in'the fifth innings'. Only five innings were played, owing to the failing light. Tlie scores were:— Newtown, 2—2—l—l—l ;—7 Central, I—3—l—l—0 ;—6. Mr. S. Moriarty was tho. umpire.

CHESS

V ■ WORKING MEN'S CLUB.' Seven games were disposed of last week in tho Working Men's Club's ungual Handicap, Chess Tourney as folio iv:—J. Reid notched 3 wins (from Messrs. Gray, Jensen, and Key), and 1 loss (10 .Rutherford); Featonby won from Gray, Key from Perry, and Burgess from Johnston. . Those who have the best percentage of wins to losses are:—J. Reid, 7—2, Featonby, -3—o, Mowtell 3—l, Burgess 3—l, Grav 3—2, Perry, 2—l, C. Reid 2—l, and Key 2—2. ' Tho results for the week in- the Draughts Tourney wero:—Hudson, 2* v. Coulter, 1J; Colvillo 3, v. Jones, 1; Coulter 3, v. Jones 1; Wallace, 4 v. Roberts, 0; Wallace, 21, v. Colville H; J. Reid 4, v. Manson, 0; Wright, 35, v. Johnston, 4; Manson 4, v. Warren 0. The best tallies to date are:—Erickson, 23—1 J. Reid, 25—7; Manson, 18*— 01;-Wright, 101—5}; Burgess, 10—6: Warren, 6—6. Those- figures do not necessarily indicate probable prize-win-ners as the handicaps is by points, which will remain sealed till the conclusion of the last round. WELLINGTON SOUTH CLUB. Another round of the section play in tho Wellington South Chess Club's Annual Handicap Tourney was disposed of on Friday ovoning, tho results being as follows:—Allen 1, v. Douglas, 0; I'urohas 1, v. Murray 0; Perrott 1, v. Wolton, 0; Berry 1, v. Clark 0; Laughton 1, v. Thompson 0. Two fixtures were postponed, viz., Bland v. Booth ' (absent), and Harper v. Armstrong (absent). Tlie game Loney v. Weino requires a second sitting; the latter has the preferablo position. The fixture, Harper v. Thompson, which had been previously adjourned, was completed, and was won by tho former. The leaders in Section A are: Allen (Class I), 3_win no losses; Purchas (Class 1), 3 wins no losses, and Perrott (Class IV), 3 wins no losses; Purchas (Class I), 3 three unbeaten players, viz., Berry, .Class IV (2 wins); Laughton, Class V, (2 wins); and Loney, Class 111 (1 win). The finals will, it is expected, be commenced in a month's time. ■■ . , NGAIO CLUB, The Ngaio Giles's Club's Annual Handicap Tourney was advanced a further stage on Monday, last. Messrs. Topp (8 wins), and E. E. Hicks (6 wins), arc still ..unbeaten. Tho game between these two players is marked incomplete. Topp, who is conceding the odds of .pawn and two moves, emerged from a hard battle a bishop to the good, which advantage he still had at the adjournment. Others who have won a half or more of. their -fixtures aTe: — Green, 6—3; Croxton, 5—2; W. -J. Hicks, 3—3; Priddey, 3—3: T. Barnes, 21—21. The fixture in which Croxton concedes the odds of a knight to Browne has been adjourned in an. even state. There are several'more rounds'to be played, and a close finish for the three prizes may be looked for.' :