SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2208, 11 October 1907, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

BOWLING. GISBORNE BOWLING CLUB. OPENING OF SEASON. Favored with a bright fresh afternoon, the ceremony of declaring the Gisborne Bowling Club’s green opon for the season was a pleasant and successful function. The greens and lawns were in capital order, and the flower beds, looked a picture in their spring garb. Additional color, was lent to tlie scene by a profuse display of flags and bunting, streamers surmounting the ground. Play m President v. Vice-President s match commenced at 2 o’clock, and soon an interesting contest was proceeding simultaneously on nine rinks. The President (Mr. W. Pettie), in declaring the green open, made a felicitous little speech, expressing tho pleasure felt by members at tlie presence oi so many visitors that day. After a sympathetic reference to the death ot the late President, Mr Harding, who had delighted to do tlie honors on such .occasions, Mr. Pettie touched upon the excellent prospects pt a successful bowling season. There had been a good addition to the ausmhorsliip, and the interest was very keen. He looked forward to Gisborne being worthily represented at the forthcoming Auckland tournament, and had hopes of the coveted bannel be ing brought to Poverty Bay. The President also announced that in order to make tlie season more enjoyable for the ladies, it liad been decided to hold special At Homes on the green every month; laclies would be welcomed and the days duly notified. Afternoon tea was dispensed Mrs. Hennessy, the Misses B°yU.> Jjyde (It), Crawford (3), and otliei la< Tho President’s side succeeded in beating that of the Vice-1 resident (Mr. AV. J. Hennessy) by IJ6 to 163. Following are tlie scores (the J lesident’s team being mentioned first in ea ßoulton,‘Pavitt, Hookey, AV. Pettie 13 ; It. Crawford, Paltridge, J. A\ allace, Hennessy 26. . Mackrell, Fordyce, Clarkson, 1 oilsford 23; AVilson, Nasmitli, jnr, J. It Martin, Mattliewson 15. Oman, Bullock, F. Pettie, J. Coleman 20: Ratcliffe, Burton, Williams. Gaudin 20. Neill, A\ T allace, Donald, Rpbertsoi P - Ellis, Neale, Hallam, AVitty, 1< j. Pettie, B. Lewis, Honlalian. if Martin 24; Skillicorn, Brady, Adair Sl Lucas, IMorgan, l Morgan, Ambridge, Brigh 27; Raymond, Cussen, bawyer, It We Morse, Colley, Corson, Crawfori 21; Redstone, Miller, Euro, Church Leppines, Primrose, M< Skimming 17; T. G. E liott, Zacliariah, McKie, 20. Dustin, Hailey 0; AAooteu, H. D Cost?,

CRICKET.

A practice match was held on the Victoria Domain yesterday afternoon between the Common, Shelton, and Co. and Union clubs, which resulted in a win for Union by 12 runs. For the winners Emanuel 35 (not out), Grant 23, and Lang I t were tho principal run-getters, while J. Uridgo 19 (not out) and J. .Gibson 12 batted well for C., S., and Co. Tho following are tho scores: COMMON, SHELTON, AND CO. G. Pullett., 1. Miller 0 iS. Roderick, b Miller 9 A. Coleman, run out 5 C. Brown, ib Armstrong 1 I. Grinlinton, b Miller 9 C. Roderick, b Armstrong 0 S. Elisor, b Miller fj J. Uridge, not out... ... ••• 19 E. Hamlin, e Kelly, b H. Gibson 8 J. Gibson, e Miller, b Lang ...12 J. Cramp, c Emanuel, bH. Gibson 1 Extras 20 Total 81 . ■Bowling Analysis.—Armstrong, 2 f for 1(1; Miller, 4 for 21; Emanuel, 1 ! •for 20; Lang, 1 for 1G; H. Gibson, 2 for 3. UNION. | Lang, b Roderick 1‘ | Grant, b Roderick... ••• . | Armstrong, c Olsen, b Roderick... 0 ; Emanuel, not out ... H. Gibson, b Brown ( J. Dovle, b Brown ... ... ••• Griffiths, b Brown 9 Kelly, not out 9 Extras ••• ••• ••• J

Total for G wickets ... 93 ■Bowling Aanl.vsis. —-Brown, 3 for 3G; Roderick, 3 for 31.

FOOTBALL. N. Z. PROFESSIONALS AT HOME. • United Press Association —Copyright (LONDON, Oct- 9. The New Zealand professional football team played their first match in Great Britain to-dav against Bramley. The game resulted in a win for tlie visitors. The New Zealand scoro comprised five goals and five tries, and that of -Bramley two tries. It was a fast game. The ground was perfect. The New Zealanders had the upper hand from the start.

ALLEGED ROUGH PLAY BY AUCKLANDERS.

Press Association. AUCKLAND, Oct. 10.

At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union, held last evening, the charges of rough play levelled against the Auckland representative team while on tour in the South were further considered. Reports from the referees were read, and also from the manager, as already,.published. -In the case of AVilliams, who was ordered off the field in the Auckland-Canter-bury match, the Committee decided to suspend him until September 7, 190 S, for striking a player. This is

twelve months from the date of the match. The finding of the Committee on the general charges of rough play avas as follows : “That this Committee, after thorough investigation, and guided by the opinion of those controlling the various games throughout the tour, is of opinion that the charges of rough-play anado against the Auckland team are for the greater -part unwarranted. Tlie evidence adduced, including the reports of tlie sereval referees, point to the fact that tlie Auckland team relied almost entirely on its fast and

weighty forwards; their play being hard, and against lighter opponents, possibly conveyed the impression that such play was rough. This Committee is further of opinion that in the Canterbury and Otago match (ill each ease an Aucklander was ordered off the field), inasmuch as the reports of the respective referees stated they had to caution both sets of forwards, the comments of the Canterbury papers were uncalled for and unfair.” The investigation is conclud:d.

THE TURF. NAPIER PARK RACES. Press Association. NAPIER, Oct. 10. i The Napier Park Racing Club’s spring meeting wa§ concluded to-day ; .n fine weather. The attendance was i large for a second day. The sum of £7510 was invested on the totalisator, making £17,048 for the two days, an increase of £2689 on last year’s total. < Results:— Caledonian Hack Hurdles, of <0 sovs, 1J miles.—Taura, 9.9, 1; Pantaloon, 9.10, 2; Earmark, 9.12, 3. Also ran; Te Uira, Te Raliui, No Shot. Won easily. Time, 2mm 54 3-ssec. Dividends, £3 5s and £1 10s. Puketapu Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs, 7 furlongs.—Comedian, 7.12, 1; Scenery, 6.12, 2; Gold Thread, 7.10, 3. Also ran: Erl King, San Cruz, Gaiety, Hippolytus, Snowstell, Oakbourne. Won by a length. Time, lmin 33scc. Dividends, £2 11s and Koropiko Handicap Hurdles, of 90 sovs, IS miles.—St. Albert, 10.8, 1; Gold Dust, 10.10, 2; Pushful, 11.9, 3. Also ran; Assayer, Arolm, Lavinia. W r on by four lengths. Time, 3min 20 3-ssec. Dividends, £7 10s

clllAl J.'M. , . . Nursery Handicap, of 80 sovs, 4* furlongs.—Formative, 8.9, 1; Voetgang, 7-2, 2; St. Aldan, 8.10, 3. Also ran: Shannon Chanteuse, Splash, Girton, Berengarie. Won by a nose. Time, 57sec. Dividends, £1 19s and £1 los. , Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs, 1 mile and a distance.—Moral, b.tz, 1: Lyrist, 7.5, 2; Oasis, 6.7, 3. Also ran: Gazeley, Wallassy, Arc Light, Barca, Clirysoprase. Won easily. Time, lmin 58 4-sscc. Dividends, £2 6s and '£l. . „ . Telephone Hack Handicap, of _/U sovs, 6 furlongs—San Fernando, 7.9, 1: Gaiety, 8.10, 2; Commander, 7.3, 3 Also ran: Loiret, Goldfield, Ahei. Won easily. Time, Imm 18 4-osec. Dividends, £1 19s and £1 os. Scurry Hack Race, of 55 sovs, 5 furlongs—Wonderbolim, 8.7, 1 , Woodhey, 8.7, 2; Hyde Park. 8.3, 3. Also ran: Seaton Dale,. Pronoun, Sandstream, Maliaratangi, Formidable, Captain Jingle, Glcnafric. Mon by a length. Time, lnnn 4sec. Dividends, £o 18s and 12s. Grandstand Handicap, of /0 sovs, 5 furlongs—Linkless,. 6.13, 1; Contender, 9.0, 2; Mon arty, 7.12, 3 Also ran: Chicane and Finery. Mon by half a length. Time, Imm 2 4-o sec. Dividend, £6 16s. DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES. DUNEDIN, Oct. 10. Following are the acceptances for Saturday’s races: — . Hurdles. —Tirole, Magical, Victoi 11., Storm. . _ . Telegraph Welter.—White Cockade Paragon, Notus, Abusive, Heirloom, Zero, Red and Black Burnside Hack. —Aid Reigli, Sars field, Cavelor, San Severo, Santa Claus, Lady Devore, Beckwell, MinL °Ranfurly Handicap.—Apollodoris, Jolly Friar, Astrakhan, Paragon, StePe Shorts Handicap—Red Gauntlet, Petrovna, Lupulite, Replote, Zetland, Gapon, Little Medallist. Kaikorai Hack.—Jack Ashore, Ard I?eigli, Sarsfield, Cavelor, Salita Claus, Zero, Lord Clutlia, Mcl beck, Hidalgo, Camera Boy. _, . Farewell Handicap.—Jolly Zetland, White Cockade, Curiosity, Sir Per civ ale, CJrafton Loch, oonia, Regiment, Notus, Stepenfeldt, Milbuck. I 3

AUSTRALIAN CUP BETTING. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Oct. 10, 8.12 p.m.) MELBOURNE.. Oct. 10. Poseidon, owing to his defeat at Randwick yesterday, lias been knocked back in'the Caulfield Cup betting, and 10 to 1 can now be obtained about him. Subterranean, on tlie other band, has advanced in favor, and been well supported at 6 to 1, and 11 to 2 is taken and wanted. In expectation that a movement would bo made by those connected with lolaire and Apologue, punters have stepped ;u and taken 100 to 8 about

each. Other prices are: 14 to 1 Ebullition, Boudigo, and Yabbn Gnbba, 1G to 1 Booran. There is littlo or no betting ovor tho Melbourne Cup, for which Apologue is nominal .favorite at 7 to 1 Zinskio has been scratched for all engagements. FLEMI NCI TON TEA INING. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Oct. 10, 0.13 p.m.) FLEMINGTGON. Oct. 10. Charles Stuart went a mile, which was compassed in lmin GOJsec. True Scot and Bon Grafton were associated in a similar tas'k, dono inlmin GOsec. Saraband and Jack Smith put up the same timo. Mazaran galloped o ■furlongs in lmin 20sec, May Iving taking Usees longer over the same distance. Rhubarb finished a,nule in lmin Glsec. Ebullition did nine furlongs in 2min Gsee, Marmont 10 furlongs in 2min 2Gseo, Boastful a mile in lmin G2scc, and Charmont 7 furlongvs in lmin 38sec. Zinskio is hopelessly amiss.