ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2234, 21 August 1914, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

INTER-PROVINCIAL RUGBY RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. Telegraph.—Press Association.) : ' New Plymouth, August 20. Thougli putting up a bettor exposition of Rugby, the 'Canterbury challengers failed to wr«st tlio Ranfurly Shield from Taranalci. The match iras played on-a dry ground, end attonded by a largo crowd. Reading, thatr tho challengers were a forco to be Teckoned with, the Taranaki Union had arranged for Roberts and. Cnin tc motor through' from' Wellington on the arrival of the War. rimoo on Wednesday- night, and they nrrived just in time, which was foifcunate for Taranaki, as there were serious defections from tho team' owing to the war. The Canterbury men proved far too nimble for the slower forwards of tho home side, and after the first fewexciting moments, when the Yellows had charge, they governed the first spell, but. only managed to notch one try (by Hepa.rty,. converted by' Crawshaw). The Taranalri forwards had been playing without cohesion, and the backs found their mateh in line-kick-ing tactics. The second spell saw the defenders more aggressive, and they kept the southerners mostly on the defence, though periodically the latter swept almost the length of the field. Some surprisingly good rushes by Taranaki compelled Canterbury to forco, and tho heavy onslaughts bothered the Red rearguard. Stohr placed a fine goal from the field. Chas. Whittington scored a try in. tho corner after crashing through alongside the line near the closing: stages, tho preliminnry to which involved clever work by Brown, Colman, Roberts, and Cameron. The 'final Scores were: Taranaki. 6; Canterbury, 5. The Taranaki team leaves to-night for Auckland. • ■ ■ K SOUTHLAND. TTOATS SOUTH CANTERBURY. (Bγ T«leirra))h.— Vtvss Association! , Timaru, August 20. ■ In tho inter-provincial .Rugby football match, Southland (20) beat South Canterbury. (5). Tlie game was played in n thick fog. ,'The best of the local men were away in camp.

HOCKEY

LADIES' GAMES. Fixtures for Saturday arc:— Sonior —St. Augustine's v. College Old Girls, Petohe, Mr. Bennett;Sirens v. Girls' College,' Karori Park No. 3, Mr. Cusack; Rambler A v. Rambler B, Karori Park No. 2, Mr. Loader; University, a bye. Junior. —Rambler v. University, Karori Park No. 7, Mr. Keall; Technical College v. Girls' College, Karori Park No. 8, Mr. Boyd.

ENGLISH LADIES'HOCKEY TOUR

WANGANUI OUTCLASSED. (By Telegraph-Press Assoeiation.) Wanganui, August 20. Tlio touring hockey team of English ladies met the local team this afternoon, whon Wanganui was outclassed at every point of the game, and beaten by nine goals to one. The visitors played a fast, open game, giving a splendid exposition of hockey. The local ladies lacked combination and skill. Goals were scored lor the visitors by Misses Eames (3), Giiskell (1), Elwell (1), B Tuke (1), and Leacroft (3); for Wanganui, by Miss Ivy Perrctt. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP By Telegraph— Press Association-Copyright . London, August 19. Pa-ddon, who is to row Barry for the sculling championship, is doing smart starting work. His brother accompanies liini at practice owing to Kemp suffering from slight injuries to one of Jits legs. Paddon protests against Pearco mid JTelton rowing lor tlio Australian championship without first challenging hiin.

BOXING

SMITH-AHEAKN ifIGIIT OFtf. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright London, August 19. Tho "Gunboat" Smith-Young Ahearn Ggbt in off, Smith refusing to proceed. He saila for America to-uion'otv.