ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2355, 11 January 1915, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET \ PLUNKET SHIELD RAIN STOPS PLAY. CANTERBURY AT THE WICKETS. The matoh in whioh Wellington is 1 challenging Canterbury's olaim to told the Plonket Shield was commenced on , the Basin Easerve on Saturday morn- . ing in weather better suited to cabbages than to cricket. The ground had i been baked like a brick by the long succession of hot, dry days, and the wicket was in fine condition until half 1 an hour before the time -appointed for 1 starting play (11 a.m.). A heavy downpour came, and the pitch was almost ' under water when the shower eased off. | This sudden fall of water settled the 1 wicket, and when Canterbury won the toss they dcoided to bat, and probably leave Wellington something more re- - sembling a garden plot than a wicket to take their strike on. The effort to play - was persisted in for an hour, and then, the umpires agreed to an adjournment. \At a quarter to four the wicket was inspect- > ed, and stumps were drawn for the i day. Rain had fallen ceaselessly, and • it ,was quite \ clear that no reasonable 1 break in the steady fall could be hoped ' for The game is to be rosumed at 11 ' a.m. to-day, and the rules governing . Shield contests require that it shall bo played to a conclusion. So far as the match has gone, Wellington has done badly through the weakness of some of its fieldsmen. Four catches were sent up, and only one of them was accepted. Wellington have pone one Canterbury bastman out: they should have at least two,' and perhaps three, out. Robinson was badlv treated by the field. . Baker should have held a catch for Mm in his second over, and a little later Burns. emulated Baker. ■ The teams engaged are:— , Canterbury.—T. Carlton, H. A. Bishop. R. G. Hickmott, Woods, C. Beal, W., Patrick, A. Whitta, D. Randman, Thomas, C. Boxshall, and Lachlan. ,' . Wellinirfon.—P. A. Midlarie, W. A. Baker, W. S. Brice, C. 6. Wilson. T. Soutliallj J. Burns, W .R. L. Gibbes, W. Bray, J. S Hiddlestonj C. W. Robinson, and H. Burton. The-match was commenced just before' half-past- eleven in feathery rain. Oarliton and Bishop went to the crease, Carlton took-strike to Robinson, and the fast bowler , sent \ down a maiden over to start with. ' 'Southall bowled the next over, and, Bishop struck two boundaries off him. In the third over of thfi match. Rob- ( inson should have had Carlton's wici ket. Carlton sent one into Baker's hands at cover, and the fieldsman dropped it badly. _ He ; made matters worse by sendinp: in a wild overthrow, which yielded runs to Canterbury. Southall was 'taken off after he had bowled two overs, and Brice went on at- the, south end. After half an hour's batting, when , the score was twentv-eifht, Carlton pocked Robinson up in the and Gibbes held the oatch. Carlton, who ' had treated Robinson with extreme re- ' spect. hnd provided only seven of the twenty-eight. .. ' • Hickmott filled the breach. At fortv- . one Burns should have easily held 1 Bishon. off Robinson, but he bundled dreadfully, and lost' the cateh. Only . two runs had been added when Hick.mott sent a hot shot off Hiddleston to Robinson. Robinson made a splendid left-hand effort to' hold it, 1 but failed. . :The half-century went un after threenuarters of an hour's play, and Gibbes took the ball from Rob'nson. At 12.30 rain drove the players from *-he eround. ' The score then stood, sit 63, of' which Bishop had provided 43. Canterbury.—First Innings. j T. Carlton, c. Gibbes, b; Robinson 7 ' Bishop, not out 43 ; Hickmott, not out ..................... . 11Extras . 2 One wicket for. 63 1 Bowling - Analysis.—Robinson took one wicket for 18 runs; Southall, none for .12; Brice, none for 18; Hiddleston, none for 8; Gibbes, none for !i. MATCHES IN OTHER CENTRES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, January 10. Play in the district cricket championships was resumed yesterday after a break of two .'weeks. The results of I, the fifth "round in.. the senior grade matches are as follow.:—Eden A, 145 i and 108 for two wickets (Cummings 46 not out, Brooke-Smith 49), v. University, 88 and 97 for five -wickets. Eden • won on the first innings' scores. Pon- , sonby, 256, v. Grafton, 257 (E. Horspool 87, MacCormick 66). Grafton secured a two-point win. Parnell, 239 and 116 for four wickets (Bevins 58), v. '* North Shore, 220 (Coleman, 55 not out,' Howden 49); a two-point win for Par- ® nell. Waitemata, 288, v. Eden B, 349 for 7 wickets (Blair 159, Shepherd 67, Sale 41). Holler took five wickets for 37 runs, a two-point win for Eden B. > ; Dunedin, January 10, 10 The cricket matches were continued yesterday in splendid weather. Colts, " 284 for 5 wickets (Crawford 135 -not out, Shepherd 51, Bell 40), beat Carisbrook A, 132. Crawford took 8 wickets - for 50 runs. Opoho, 157.(Davidson 58), , beat . St. Kilda, 82. For Opoho Eckoff took six wickets for 35, and Davidson two for 12. Dunedin, 173 for four wick- • ets (Grigg 62, Brydon 57, not out), defeated Albion, 170 (Brinsley 74). For Dunedin Mackersy took five wickets for 37, and Mackay two for 14. Carisbrook B, 257 (Westbrook 106, Nugent 56), defeated Grange, 41 (Popple 27). Nelson, for Carisbrook, took four wickets with four balls and his average was six for 29; Hardie took three for 8. Christchurch, January 9. On account of heavy rain all sport* fixtures set down for to-day were post poned. INTERSTATE MATCH. By TelecrttDb—Press Association—OopyrisW (Rec. January 10, 3.45 p.m.) Sydney, January 10. Rain prevented the continuance of the New South Wales-South Australian cricket match.

BOWLS

0 • NAPIER V- THORNDON. The Napier visitors played the Thorni, don Club on Saturday morning and di 6cored an easy win, as the details show. In each case the Thorndon Club is man- ; tioned first: — Ronaldson, Dimock, Brandon, Benzie (s.), 12; Harris, F'. G. Smith, Williamson, Bull (6.), 28. — Hull, Spencer, Wilson, Hogben (6.), [ 15; Sinclair, Yates, Perry, Smith (s.), 24. Arden, Stanford, Kilgour, Barraud (s.), 16; Glendinning, Harris, Williams, ; Oakenfull (s.), 22. Persistent rain prevented play or Saturday afternoon. Tho following rinks will represent Hutt Bowling Club against Thorndor on January 13 at ThorndonEddie, Gennell, Simpson, -Hodpins (s.); Judd, Young, Jones, Hollard (s.); Norri ), _ Knight, Kitto, Polo (s.). DOMINION TOURNAMENT. ► (By Telegraph .--Press Association.). ► Auckland, January 10. ► Tho visiting bowlers assembled in Auckland for tho Dominion tournament were formally welcomed at the Remuern 1 Green .yesterday by Mr. M. Casey,- president 'of the Dominion Council. Aftet expressing tha determination pt Aucs-

landers to repay the hospitality extended to the Northerners when in tl)o south last year, Mr. Casey said that at one time he was doubtful in regard to the wisdom of amalgamating the Northern 'and Southern Associations, but now he was convinced it was the correct thing. The handsome champion banner presented by the ladies of Dunedin was then unfurled, and the teams assembled accepted the invitation to have a. roll up. Ihe tournament will commence at 9 a.m. to-morrow. In consequence of the lengthy spell of fine weather the greens are very keen.

LAWN TENNIS

DAY'S BAY MATCHES POSTPONED. Owing to the fall of rain on Saturday, the Wellington Lawn Tennis Association's tournament could not be concluded at Day's Bay. The final of the men's championship singles, between Wright and' Bwanston, will be played during the week on the Thorndon courts, and the remaining matches will be decided on the' Day's Bay courts on Saturday next. .

• ROWING '

N.Z. PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION- ' SHIP. William Webb has intimated that he will give "Paddy" Hannan a definite answer respecting his challenge to row for the professional championship, of New Zealand and £200 a side, within three weeks from January 5. As rowing has been one of the deadest of 6ports in New Zealand for some time past (whereas it is booming in Australia) it is hoped that Webb will be able to take up the challenge. If lie decides to row, Webb states that the race will take place on the Wanganui River in May. .

RIFLE-SHOOTING

KARORI DEFENCE CLUB. : At Trentham on Saturday the Karori Club fired the third match of the first series over ranges of 500 and 600 yards, for trophies donated by Messrs. L. Bhindcll, J. F. Mills, H. O. Croxton, C. Bird, Judge Rawson, and the club, The much-desired rain came down in torrents, so conditions were anything but pleasing to marksmen. Riflemen G. S. Clark and W. W. Morrah tied for top place with 63 each. This competi-tion-will be concluded next Saturday, over ranges of 900 and 1000 .yards. Saturday s soores were as follow: . 500 600 yds. yds. H'p. T'l. Rfimn. G. S. Clark 27, 25 11 63 Rflmn. W. W. Morrah 21 25 17 63 Rflmn. A. M. Jones 23 27 12 62 Rflmn. C. T. Cimino, 20 —18—24—62; Rflmn.' A. C. Maisey, 29—32—0—61 ; Rflmn. F. W. Ching, 32—29 —0—61; Rflmn. W. Skegg, 26—23—11—60; Rflmn. H. V. Croxton, 25—34—0—59; Rflmn. A. Jensen,.. 26—27—6—09; Rflmn. D. F. Mason, 25—23—11—59; Rflmn. George Jones, 27-r26—4 57 ; Rflmn. A. Wardle,' 23—9—24—56 ■ Rflmn. J. C. Low, 29—26—0—55; Major H. Marshall, 29—!20—0—54; Rflmn. W.' Chirnside,. 31—22—0—53; Rflmn. S. C. G. Downard, 32—13—/— 52; Rflmn. W. N. Greig, 27—18—6—51; Rflmn. J. W. Dayman, 24—23—3 —SO; Rflmn. W. A. Fa'rquhar, 24-r24—o— 48; Rflmn. T. P. Halpin, 22—19—4—45; Rflmn. J. Williamson, 24—13—6—43; Rflmn; F. R. Green, 19—1>-24—43; Rflmn. V. D. G. Corrigan, 5—8 —24—37. Rflmn. H. S. King also fired. The following are the leading totals in the first series with. one match to go nnd no scores, counted 1 out. Ten trophies have been allotted „' B series:—Rflmn. W. W. Morrah, 187; Rflmn.- F. W. 'Ching, 186; Rflmn. H. V. Croxton, 184; Rflmn. A. C. Mnisoy, 184; Rflmn. A. Jensen,-*179;-Rflmn. D. F. Mason, *177.; Rflmn. A. M. Jones, *177 ;• Major H. T. Marshall, 175; Rflmn. W. .Chirnside, 175; Rflmn. George Jones, *174; Rflmn.' C.'T;Cimino, *168; RJflmri. J. C. Low, 167; Rflm'n. S. C.' G, Downard, *166; Rflmn. J. W. Dayman, *165. j ' - ■ ■ 'Signifies handicap men.

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP OP NEW SOUTH WALES,

KAHANAMOKU WINS 220 YARDS. By Telegraph—Prees Association—Oopj-rlchl (Rec. January 10, 3.45 plm.) Sydney, January 10. The 220 Yards Swimming Championship of New South Wales resulted: —■ Kahanamoku, 1; Page, 2; Cunha, 3. > Won by four yar.ds. Time, 32 2-ssec. Longworth was ill, and did not compete. Tho' Diving Championship of New South Wales was won by Provan.

BOXING

1 JOHNSON AND JESSE WILLARD. ' Bt Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. January 10, 3 p.m.) j ' New York, January 8. "Johnny" Kilbano, the world's ', ther-weighfc champion, out-fought Daily ; in ten rounds. ; ' „ , - "Jack" Johnson and Jesse Wiliara have arranged for a forty-five - rounds i contest for the world's championship at Juarez, in Mexico, next March. ■'