ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2402, 6 March 1915, Page 10

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

SWIMMING

DUKE KAHANAUOKU CARNIVAL.' The local Centre has made complete arrangements for handling the big gathering of the public that is expected at tho carnival at Te Aro Baths this afternoon. Duke Kahawunoku is the acknowledged champion sprint swimmer of the world. At the last Olympic Games at Stockholm, where the pick of the various nations' best athletes assembled, Kahanamokii! proved his superiority when tittending thero as the representative of the United States. His swimming companion, George Cunha, who is classed as the, world's next be.-t sprinter, will aito appear, and' in addition a first-class programme of events will be provided, comprising, amoug other items, flying squadron teams' relay championship, ■ Star Boating Club championship, ladies' races, diviug an<l coiiiic entertainment by City swimmers. ' With the assistance of the City authorities, - special seating accommodation has- been provided for patrons. During the afternoon Jupp's Band will render selections.

The visitors will arrive from the south this morning at 10.30 o'clock. An official reception will take place at tho Town Hall buildings.

ASSOCIATION THISTLE CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. ' Mr. J. M'Lellan presided ot tie eighth J annual meeting of the Thistle Association Football Club last evening. The annual report, which ros adopted, . stated that the club had had a very sue- 3 oessful season, and.added that three members—W. M'Ardle, J. Porteous, and D. I Ferguson—had gone on active service. The election of officers resulted President, Mr. W. Stevens; vice-presidents, i Messrs. A. M'Millan, G, Stevens, A. H. llindmarshj M.P., T. M'Donald, W. Dobson, W, J. H. Reynolds, A. Reid, T. Shields, T. M'Farland, T. E. Gibb, R-. Hendry, W. Walker, J. Simpson, W. Boyd, J. M'Lean, J. Dixon, W. Duncan, T. M'Arthur, W. M. Smith. T. H. Oates.-J. D. Frazer, B. Dwyer, J. M'Donald, W. I Weber, W, Hinton, jun„ J. Dick, W. Praser, F.. Sutherland. Secretary, Mr. J. ' M'Ardle; management committee, Messrs. W. Sindal, R. Miller, C. Reid, P. Suther- 1 land, R. Hendry, C. Stewart, J. M'Lellan, P. Biwnlee, E. Jardine, J. M'Kenzie; delegates to N.Z.F.A., Messrs. R. Miller,. W. Stevens, W. J. H. Reynolds, R. Hendry, J. M'Ardle; senior selection committee, .Messrs. R. Jardine, W. Stevens, p. Brown Ice, J. M'Lellan, C. Stewart; 6ec- . ond division selection committee, Messrs. W. Sindal, R. Hendry, H. "Sen-art. It was decided' that the senior subscription be increased from 2s. 6d. to ss. V.M.C.A. BOYS' CLUB. The annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Boys' Club was held Jast D. C. Sclaler, physical chairman, presiding over a large attendance of members. The election of officers resulted as follows Patron, Mr: J. H. Worboys; president, 'Mr. J. C. Port;' vice-presidents, Messrs. Kersley, Eglin, Smith, Jennings, Knowles-Smith, M'Kay, Porsyth, Ward, and Badden; -hon. secretary, Mr. P. Thomas; assistant hon. secretary, Mr. C. Trott; hon. treasurer, Mr. B. Mabin; management committee, Messrs. H. Porter, L. Smithy and A. Osborn; fourth class selection committee, Messrs. H. Porter, E, Crane, and D, Halley; fifth class selection committee, Messrs, S. Trotf), H. Fiebig, and J. Pope; sixth class selection committee, Messrs. A. Orsborn, R. Arnold, and R. Adair. Coaches were elected as follow :-=-Fourth A, Mr, B. Mabin; Fourth B, Mr. W. Mears; Pifth A, Mr. W. Jennings; Fifth B, Afr."A. Smith; Sixth A, Mr. W. Egliiy Sixth B, Mr. W. 'Eglin. AMATEUR ATHLETICS NZ. CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. The selectors for the Wellington Centre (Messrs. H. W. Thompson, A. T. Duncan,, and A. C. Kitto) have chosen the team to represent the Wellington Province at the New Zealnad amateur athletic championship meeting at the Basin Reserve next. Saturday. Intending competitors not included in the a.ppended list of official representatives should note that their non-selection does not debar them frjin entering privately and competing ,in the Centre's interests. The dfficial-team is:— 100 Yards.—H. Martis, G. Heley, B. M. Morris. ' 220 Yards. —J. Wilton, P. C. . Hubbard, R. Adams, and the 100 yards representatives. . 410 Yards.—J. Wilton, H. Martis, B. Adams. Half-mile and 4 One Mile Bun.—J. P. Byrne, P. Kilminster, and G. Bildcrbecke, Three-mile' Run.—H. Williams, R. Ballantyne.'-. One and 'Three-mile Walks.—A. Sievwright, T.' Johnston, P. J. Fitgerald. 120 Yards Hurdles.—A. Halligan, P. Doyle, H. E. Wilson. 440 Yards Hurdles—P. Doyle and H. E. Wilson. Putting Shot.—E. C. Jarrold and M. O'Connor. , Throwing Hammer.—J. M'Holm and E. C, Jarrold. ' Pole Vault—P. Harvey. Hop, Step, and Jump.—A. Neilson and E. G. Sutherland. Broad Jump.—A. Neilson, F. C. Hubbard, E. G. Sutherland. High Jump.—A. Neilson, P. Doyle, and E. G. Sutherland. In addition to' the above, entries have come to hamd from Messrs. Stagpoole and Stratford, the Manawatu athletes, the former for the hurdles, and the latter for the jumping events. HIBERNIAN SPORTS AT HUTT: Much interest is being taken in. the Hibernian sports gathering which is to be held on. the Lower Hutt Recreation Ground on St. Patrick's Day. In view of the fact that the whole ot the • proceeds, including a picture benefit and dance in the evening at Petone, are to be devoted to the Belgian Fund. The Blithering should be wtell patronised. Nominations for the various events close on Wednesday, March 10, with Mr. A. C. Kitto, Wellington, and Mr. D. Dennehy, Lower Hutt.' ' N.S.W. RUGBY LEAGUE. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright Sydney, March 5. The Rngby League's gate receipts last season totalled ,£2-1,072, an increase • of J37038. , ' INTER-STATE TENNIS. . Adelaide, March 5. The Tennis' Association, has turned down the Victorian proposal not to play inter-State fixtures. The tournament will be carried out. BOXING OTCEEFE BEATS "JOE" BECKETT. By Telerraph—Frees Association—OonyTiEht London, March 4. 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