LATE SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19663, 16 September 1927, Page 8

LATE SPORTING

RUGBY. WELLINGTON v, AUCKLAND. [Special io tan ‘ Stab.’] AUCKLAND, September 16. Tlio match with Wellington to-mor-row will bo the last representative engagement of a memorable Auckland season. The Auckland team had a run last night, and the best side will bo available. Sheen is again lit to play. Humors that Lucas could not take the Hold prove to be unfounded. The team will bo selected by radio by Mr V. R. Meredith, who is on his way to ..Samoa. Such a novel proceeding is something altogether unique in Rugby. P.ossibly the same arrangement will be adopted for the selection of the Auckland and North Auckland group team for the All Black trial match to-morrow week. The Wellington team arrived this morning. The absence of Porter, Svenson, and Elvy is disappointing. WELLINGTON v. AUCKLAND. A later Auckland telegram states that the homo team to meet Wellington is: Backs—Paewai, Lucas, Sheen, Hook, Meyer, Berridge, M'Manus; forwards—Keene (rover), Haeley, Palmer, Wanoa, M'Williams, Knight, Cathcart, Batty. BILLIARDS, AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. [Psn Umited Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 16. The Auckland amateur billiards championship was won by M. D. ‘White, who defeated E. J. Morrison in tho final match by 1,000 tq 800. White retains the title and the Billiards, Ltd., Shield. AVONDALE RACES. [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 16. As the result of Ids win in the mile flat at the Dannevirke Hunt Club’s Meeting yesterday Royal Damon’s weight has been raised 31b for the Avondale Meeting, making the horse’s weight 10.2 in tho Members’ Handicap, 8.7 in the Flying Handicap, and 9.0 in tho Henderson Handicap. LEAGUE PLAYERS FOR HOME. [Special to the ‘ Stab.’] AUCKLAND, September 16. W. Desmond, of Wellington, and F. Buckenham, of Waikato, left by tho Marama to-day to fulfil engagements with Northern Union Rugby League clubs, Desmond having signed on with the Leeds Club and Buckenham with Swinton.. TURF IN AUSTRALIA. ROSEHILL RACES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, September 16. (Received September 16, at 11.30 a.m.) Among the New Zealand horses engaged in the Rosehill Club’s races tomorrow aro: The Hawk, White Fang, The Thorn, and First Acre in tho Camellia Stakes, 7f; Stretton in the Guineas, 1m and If; Battlement and Clarinda in the Cup, lin and 3f; Limerick. Amounis, and Commendation in the Hill Stakes, Im. LAWN TENNIS. AMERICA LOOKING AHEAD. ; Press Association—By telegraph —Copyright NEW YORK, September 15. (Received September 16, at 11 a.m.) Hennessey, of Indianapolis, who yesterday defeated Cochet, will, it is understood, bo a member of the American Davis Cup team next year, particularly because of his excellent showing against Hunter. To-day Hunter defeated him, 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-2, 6-4, but Hennessey’s play was of the highest calibre. The Selection Committee is considering tho inclusion of younger players for tho 1928 contests, and such now stars as Hennessey and Goeg (of California) will probably bo sent abroad to gain experience. TILDEN BEATS BOROTRA. NEW YORK, September 15. (Received September 16, at 11.80 a.m.) At Forest Hills, by defeating Borotra, 6-1, 3-6, 108, 6-1, Tilden entered tho semi-finals of the national tournament. AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright NEW YOll&Jl September 15. (Received September 16, at 11.40 a.m.) Lacoste, defending the championship, eliminated Alonzo, 0-8, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. Johnson defeated Brugnon, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.—A. and N.Z. Cable. VETERAN TRAINER DEAD. A Wellington Association message announces tho death of Mr J. H. Prosser, the veteran racehorse trainer. He had been located at Porirua for the best part of half a century, and trained his charges on the beach. _ Advance and Achilles brought him into prominence. LADIES’ GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. [Per United Press Association.] PALMERSTON N., September 16. For the thirty-first New Zealand ladies’ golf championship tourney so far eighty-seven entries have been received, of whom thirty-two aro eligible for the championship.