SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2216, 21 October 1907, Page 1

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

LAWN TENNIS. OPENING OF THE SEASON. GISBORNE CLUB HAS RECORD GATHERING. Everything looked new nt the Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club's courts, Kniti, on Saturday, when tho formal opening of the season took placo. Certainly tho well-cut lawns and tho trim-looking nets gave that impression, while the players appeared so spick and span in their flannels and soft shirts as to suggest that they had made a combined raid on the local mercers’ shops, and tho ladies, in full appreciation of tho first really “spring” day, wore arrayed in all tho glory of wliito frocks and summer finery. Tho lawns woro green as tho grassy fields of England in springtime, and the overhanging willows surroundmg thecourts helped to form a charming sotting to as pretty and animated a scene as has been witnessed in Gisborne for some time. Tho day was gloriously lair, and tho hearts of enthusiastic committeemen who had worked hard for a successful opening were light when early afternoon showed no sign of a cloud to mar tho perfect weather, and players and friends kept trooping along in a steady stream. As a matter of fact the visitors continued to arrive at such a rate that their numbers became tho subject of embarrassment to the committee. Arrangements liad been made to seat and otherwise minister to the comfort and pleasure of about- 150 persons, whereas about more than 200 were actually present. Under the circumstances, those who were responsible for the arrangements had every reason to bo congratulated on the fact that they handled the big crowd with complete satisfaction to all. There was no formal ceremony, hut four courts for tennis and 0110 for croquet were made available for play and were in uso during the whole of tho afternoon. Tho ground was a trifle heavy, but was considered distinctly good for tho first day of tho season. Most of tho players were obviously out of practice, but what was lacking in skill was easily made up in enthusiasm. Tho other local club, the AVliataupoko, responded to the cordial invitation issued to its members, and was well represented. Amongst the best players were IV. Barlow, last season’s champion, and G. Margoluith, a new arrival from Napier, who shows promising form. Tho President of tho Club, Mr. \V. J. Hawley, was -also among the players. Afternoon tea was provided by the lady members, and was dispensed by the following ladies: Mrs. Murray, Misses D. Bright, DeLautour, L. Coleman, Murray, H. Agnew-Brown, Chrisp, and Bovlan. For tho success of the gathering, which was unequalled in tho history of local tennis, a good deal of credit is due to-the local secretary, Mr W. G. Evans, and other enthusiastic workers were Messrs 11. Willock and S. A. Cover. The- club lias a number of new members who liavo recently joined, and everything points to the present season boing an exceedingly successful one.

CHAMPIONSHIP :AT NEW PLYMOUTH.

Press Association. AUCKLAND, Oct. 20. The New Zealand Lawn Tennis championship meeting will bo held at New Plymouth this season. Several prominent local players have already arranged to compete. ROWING. OPENING OF A UCKLAND SEASON AUCKLAND, Oct. 20. Tho opening of the rowing season took place yesterday afternoon, when trial tours were rowed under the auspices of the Auckland Bowing Association. Twenty-four crews representing the various rowing clubs took part. BOWLING. Saturday was an ideal day lor bowling, but owing to counter-lttrac-tions only three games were played on the Gisborne green. Following are details of the play:—Collins, Wilson, Johnston, Ponsford 29 v. Skillicorn, Ratcliffe, Williams, Nasmith 9; Boucher, Crawford, Colson, Churchward 24 v. Brownlee, Fojdyce, Dodd, Simson 17; Paltridge, Colebrook, Winkle, Ifwerson 32 v. Colley, Pavitt, Jones, Bright 12. PROJECTED AUSTRALIAN TOUR. AUCKLAND TOURNAMENT ARRANGEMENTS. Press Association. AUCKLAND, Oct. 20. Tho bowlers selected to join in tho projected visit to Sydney have been asked to discuss the advisability of increasing the number of players to go on the tour. The management, it is understood, has received a dozen or so applications for positions in the combination. It is considered desirable to rescind the resolution previously carried limiting the number ot players to 26. As indicating the in~ terest that has been created in the trip, it may he mentioned that only two of tho original 26 players selected have failed to deposit the necessary guarantee of good faith, and these through unforeseen circumstances having arisen. . ~ All the greens are in rather a backward state owing to the recent unfavorable 'weather. • . The arrangements for the Nortli-is-land bowling tournament, to be held in Auckland in January next, are well advanced, and a successful meetin" is anticipated. The Auckland. Grafton, Ponsonby, Remuera r and Carlton Clubs’ greens have been set aside for the tournament. The pans and singles matches will be played on the one green. Reports received from the South indicate that much interest has been aroused ill the tournament, and a large contingent of visitors is expected. CRICKET. AUCKLAND SEASON. AUCKLAND, Oct. 20. Tho cricket season in Auckland opens next Saturday. Tlio first general practice was held yesterday.

UNITED V. WANDERERS. Perfect summer weather prevailed when tho abovo teams met on Saturday at tho Victoria Domain in the first round of the championship fixtures. United were poorly represented, whilst Wanderers were almost at full strength. Hallamoro winning tho toss decided to bat, and sent his opening pair, W. Gibson and J. Lang, to tlio wickets. A disastrous start was effected, as with tho score at 1 Lang was given out l.b.w. to Hai'ker. Wickets continued to fall rapidly, and tho whole side was dismissed for the small total of 41 runs, W. Gibson boing tho only batsman to reach double figures. Wanderers fared bettor on going to the wickets .and woro not disposed of until tho total reached 100. Babb; S. Wilson, McConnell, and McColl all batted well for their respective scores. For United Hallamoro bowled well, taking eight wickets for 56 runs, whilo for Wanderers Marker and Torkington divided tho spoils. Tho following aro tho details:

UNITED. W. Gibson, c F. Wilson, b Babb... 10 J. Lang, lbw, b Harlcer 1 H. Whyte, c Anderson, b Marker 5 Coop, lbw, b Torkington ... ... 2 Hallamoro, c S. Wilson, b Marker 1 J. Gibson, c Anderson, b Marker 3 F. Sharp, not out ... ... 8 Chapman, b Torkington 0 Sheridan, b Torkington 0 Jeffreys, b Torkington 0 Tucker, c S. Wilson, b Torkington 9 Extras ... 2

Total 41 WANDERERS. Torkington, b Hallamoro ... ... 3 Babb, c Tucker, b Hallamoro ... 23 Harker, lbw, b Hallamoro ... 2 S.Wilson c W.Gibson b Hallamoro 22 F. Wilson, b Coop ... 0 McConnell stJ.Gibson b Hallamoro 12 McColl, c Hallamoro, b Coop ... 10 Maude, lbw, b Hallamoro ... ... 9 Adamson, b Hallamoro ... ... 0 S. Barry, not out ... ... 8 Anderson, c Sheridan b Hallamoro 0 Extras ••• H

Total .... .... ...100 The second innings will bo commenced on Saturday next at 2 o’clock sharp on tho Domain.

TARUHERU V. TE RAU,

These teams met at Taruheru on Saturday for the first championship match, and so far the game appears very open. To Rau won the toss, and sent the Taruheru eleven in first. The wicket played well, but good bowling by Schofield, Carroll, P.ine, and Olsen, combined with good fielding, resulted in Taruheru being only equal to the modest total of 73 runs. Of these J. Charles 26 (not out), Young 14, and Lasker 13 were the principal scorers, Charles’s innings being a very stubborn one. To Rau made a fair start, but finished badly, their total only realising 58 runs. Of these Cary 22 and Olsen 14 were the only double figure scorers, although Barnby and Carroll showed good defence whilst at the wickets. Young 5 wickets and Roderick 4 wickets were the destroying agents. Charles also bowled well, though without getting a wicket. Taruheru then started their second innings, and lost throe good wickets for 12 runs, Schofield's and Pino’s deliveries being very deadly. During the afternoon refreshments were provided by the Taruheru Club. The following were the scores:

TARUHERU—Ist innings. Young, b Pino ... ... 14 Roderick, b Schofield ~. 0 Charles, not out ... ... 26 Lasker, b Pino 13 Ken way, c and b Carroll ... 2 Smith, b Carroll ... ... ... 2 Sharp, b Schofield ... ... 8 Dr. Collins, run out ... >•• 3 Muir, b Carroll 0 Pilcher, st Cary, b Olson 1 Pilcher, b Olsen 0 Extras 4 Total ... ... ••• ••• Bowling analysis.—Schofield two wickets for 21, Pine two for 12, Olsen two lor 3, Carroll three for 8, Barilby nil for 20. TE RAU. —Ist innings. Cary, b Young 22 Pine, c Collins, b Young ... ... 0 Barnby, lbw, b Young 6 Olsen, b Roderick ... 14 Carroll, b Young 2 Kaipara, b Young 3 Lewis, c and b Roderick ... ... 0 Schofield, b Roderick ... . ... 0 Kelly, c sub., b Roderick 6 Mills, not out 1 Baxter, absent 2 Extras ... Total „ —6B Bowling analysis.—Young five wickets for 32 runs, Roderick four for 7, Charles nil for 17. TARUHERU. —2nd innings. Charles, b Pine ... ... 0 Roderick, b Schofield ... ... 1 Lasker, not out 8 Sharp, c Lewis, b Schofield ... 1 Extras ... " Total for three wickets ... ... 12 Bowling analysis.-—Schofield two wickets for 10 runs, Pino 0110 for ml. N.Z. CRICKET COUNCIL. Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 20. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council was held last night. The report stated tho tour of the Marylebone Cricket Club had resulted in a loss to the Council of approximately £950, but with the support of the affiliated Associations all the liabilities were met, and 12s /d in tho £1 had been refunded to the guarantors. The result of the tour emphasised the importance of establishing a reserve fund to meet losses in future tours. New Zealand cricket had shown a very decided improvement since the advent of Lord Hawke’s team three years ago, and the performances of many of tho New Zealand players in the matches against the Marylebone team were a credit, not only to themselves but also to the cricket of New Zealand. The statement of accounts showed receipts £863 19s and expenditure £B4l 19s 3d, leaving a balanco of £2l 19s 9d. , t . The following officers were elected: President, President of the M cst Coast Cricket Association; vice-presi-dents, presidents of the various Associations; lion, sec., Mr. F.C. Raphael ; lion, treasurer, Mr. R. Vm°L A sub-committee was appointed to draw up a proposed definition of icsidential qualification for inter-pro-vincial matches. A committee was also set up to report on the advisability of playing a match in February iv°xt between the then holders of the Phinkct Shield and the rest of TSew Zealand, tho match to be played on the ground of tho Association that holds the Shield.

ATHLETICS. SCHOOLS’ ASSOCIATION. THE NOVEMBER SPORTS’ MEETING. A meeting of the Schools’ Athletic Association was hold on Saturday morning, tho ltev. Thomas occupying tho chair, Tho annual report stated that there was a slight credit balance on tho last sports meeting. Tho Association would be asked to make new regulations for the Caesar Cup, the past regulations having been against country schools.—The report was adopted without discussion. The balance-sheet showed a credit balunco of £ls Os lid.

Mr. Colo proposed that sports bo hold this year. Tho mover said that they could hardly do otherwise, as they had cups and trophies in hand which would have to bo competed for. —Tho motion was carried unanimously. It was decided that the sports bo held on Thursday, Novembor 21st. The secrotary notified that the President, Mr. J. W. Nolan, wished to present a gold medal for presentation to tho boy winning most points n certain events determined by the committee. Ho also stated that Mr. Luttroll had donated a silver modal for the winner of the 440 yards championship for boys under 14 years of ago. Tho annual report stated that the Railway Department was not now ahl.i to extend to tho Assochmo.i the same treatment as previously.—lt was decided to hold the sports at Waioheka as heretofore. The train will leave Gisborne at 11 o'clock, returning at 7 o’clock. Tho following officers were elected: Patron, Hon. Jas. Carroll; president, Mr. J. W. Nolan; vice-presidents, Messr E. Murphy, A. IV. Rees, Cole, A. F. Kennedy, J. A. Caesar, White, AV. Lissant Clayton, T. Alston Coleman, E. J. Clirisp, Hallamoro, Anderson, Colonel Winter, Drs. Scott and Schumacher, Rev. Thomas and Ilev. Father Lane; lion, secretary, Mr. Kinder; treasurer, Mr. Leslie; comnfittee, Messrs Waucliop, Softon, Rowley, Marshall, and Misses Cumming and Foley. Tho following officials for the sports wer elected: —Judges, Messrs A. AV. Roes, A. F. Kennedy, Cutlibert, C. J. Bennett, Hookey, Mann, J. W. Bright, R. G. Hallamore, Anderson, E. J. Chrisp, Parker, Judge Jones, Father Lane, and Drs. Scott and Schumacher; timekeepers, Messrs Good, Seymour, McLernon, and Broad; starters, Messrs Miller, Nisbott, Allen, and Colonel AVinter; marshalls, Messrs AVauchop. Sefton, and Cowan; gatekeepers, Messrs Jfaram, Leslie, Marshall, Barn by, McLeod, AVoodward, Cole, Ellis, Bolton, AVebber; competitors’ paddock, Messrs AVoodward, Cole, Marshall, Leslie, Olson, Misses Faram, Morgan, Fauh'ert, Gow, King, Higgins, and Cross; refreshment committee, Messrs Rowley, Darton; programme committee, Messrs Cowan, Cole, Olsen; recordkeepers Messrs AVauchop, Mann, G. Woodward, Misses Adams, Stephenson, and Ambridge; materials committee, Messrs Cole, AVauchop, and Cowan : course committee, Messrs Allen, Cole, Jennings, Leslie, AA’aucliop ; orchard committee, Messrs AA’ebher, McLeod, and Rowley. The general committee is to meet on November 16tli to make final arrangements for the sports. Entries are to closo on November 14th _ „ It was decided that the Caesar f up he awarded to the school getting the most points in all events. Mr. Cole was empowered to make conditions for the competition for the Bennett Cup. \ FOOTBALL. A team of footballers from town journeyed to Te Karalca on Saturday to try conclusions with the country fifteen, hut were beaten by 8 points to nil after an enjoyable game. Mr. P. Sefton acted as referee to ’ho entire satisfaction of both teams Jhc town team speak highly of the entertainment provided for them after tlio match by their opponents.