SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2228, 4 November 1907, Page 2

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

, bowling. The greens at the Gisborne Club’s grounds were in excellent condition on Saturday, when the following games were played:— Paltridge, Blackie, Witty, Pousiord 20 v. Williams, Wilson, Barron, SimFordyce, Ratclilfe, Dodd, Bright 19 v. Crawford, Nasmith, Hookey, Corson 13. , 1 _ Redstone 32 v. Brownlee 17. TEAM TO VISIT AUSTRALIA. Press Association. INVERCARGILL, Nov. 3. The following bowlers will constitute the Dominion team to visjt Australia: Voitcli, Bush, Burnskill, Bell, Mouat (Wellington), Wood, Bishop, Joynt, Nimson, Minning, Bunting, Maynard, Bolard, Edison, Day (Christchurch), Coltman,' Goldstonc (Waimate), Bee, Waddell (Oamaru), Allnutt, Scoullar, and probably two others (Dunedin), Smith, Findlay-, Wilson, Wilkinson, Martin, Broad, Haggitt, Wallace, Hain (Southland).

LAWN TENNIS. Members of both the Gisborne and Wbataupoko Clubs took advantage of a lovely- afternoon on Saturday to .attend the courts, and some good games resulted. Croquet was also indulged in by those, who favor that jiarticular pastime. The Gisborne Club’s handicap tournament is to commence on the. 16th inst. Entries for the men’s singles and doubles, ladies’ singles, and combined doubles close with the secretary-, Mr. AY. G. Evans, on Saturday, the 9th inst. CRICKET. UNITED V. WANDERERS. The second innings of this fixture was play-ed on Saturday in fine weather oil the Victoria Domain. United, who were 59 runs behind on tlie first innings, started with J. Gibson and Lang, but lost tlie former for one run, and the only- batsmen to show anything like form were Hallamore (31) and F. Sharp (20). The skipper played excellent cricket for his contribution, and seems to have a hanny knack of getting runs when they are badly wanted. Babbs and Harker divided the wickets, the .former taking five for 13 and Harker three for 32. Requiring 34 to win, Wanderers commenced badly, and three of their best batsmen had been sent back to the pavilion when the scoring board showed a total of 7. S. Wilson and McConnell got together, however, and quickly- wiped out the deficit. Wanderers thus won comfortably by seven wickets, with Wilson 17 not out and McConnell 15 not out. Hallamoro secured two of the wickets for 19, and Coop the other one for 15. The following are the scores:— UNITED—First Innings: 41. Second Innings. J. Gibson, c S. Wilson, b Harker 1 j! Lang, c S. Wilson, b Harker 13 H. Whyte, c and b Babb ... 0 W. Gibson, c Torkington b Babb 6 R. G. Hallamore, b Babb ... 31 L. Coop, c Barry- b Harker ... 12 F. Sharp, e Torkington, b Babb... 20 Chapman, b Babb ... ... 2 B. Jeffries, run out ... ... 0 Tucker, absent ... ... ... 0 Sheridan, not out ... ... 2 • Extras ... ... ... ... 5 Total 92 WANDERERS—First Innings: 100. Second Innings. Babb, b Coop ... ... ... 1 Torkington, b Hallamore ... ... 3 S. Wilson, not out ... ... 17 Harker, st. Gibson, b Hallamore 2 McConnell, not out ... ... 15 Extras 2 Total for three wickets ... ... 40 ROWING. GISBORNE CLUB FOURS. The concluding heats of the first round of the Gisborne Rowing Club’s trial fours were rowed over the Waimata course on Saturday evening, when Cumming’s crew defeated Grinlinton’s and Bright’s four, won easily from Bayly’s. 111 the first race, Griulinton got a slight advantage at the start, but Cumming quickly rallied, and at the junction was a length to the good. Grinlinton here made a strong attempt to place matters on even terms again, and at the bridge had crept uji to within half a length of the leader. Cumming, however, was completely master of the situation, and rowing a free, swinging stroke, won comfortably a length in the lead. The second race was marred by an accident in Bayly’s boat, two of the stretchers giving way soon after passing the bridge. At this point Bright was a length and a half to the good, going strong, and looked all over a winner, and it is practically certain he would have maintained his advantage had both crews finished.

Considering that these are the first races of tho season, and that some of the colts are having their first experience of rowing alongside another boat, the form shown is very promising, and some good crews should he selected for future events.

To-night the semi-finals will eventuate, when Cumming meets Swiunerton, and Hamilton will try conclusions with Bright. Some good racing is anticipated.

POVERTY BAY CLUB FOURS. The Poverty Bay Rowing Club’.s trial fours were concluded on Saturday afternoon, when the final was contested between crews stroked by J. Stuart and F. Seymour. Stuart’s crew gained a slight advantage at the start, and when Haiti bridge was reached bad increased the lead to a length. Tho crew were rowing 'well within themselves and in good time. Seymour called on his men to spurt, and they responded gamely, but the task was too much for them, victory resting with Stuart by a length. Cheers were exchanged between the crews, and three cheers were also given for the donor of tho trophies (Air. B Cox). NOTES BY “CLINKER,” Reviewing the P.B. trials, perhaps a word or two to the rowers will be of interest, more especially to the younger members. ■ Tho slide work in most instances could be much improved upon. I would advise them to hold their slide till they aro sure of the catch, then with stiff arms, heads up, hacks erect, drive with legs and hips. Most of the work should be done at the beginning of the stroke, and not at tho finish. If a rower fails t'o hold his slide ho is going back with his body before he catches, the consequence being that he does not get the back and shoulder muscles into tho stroke. On the recovery arms should he shot away quickly, and then come up on tho slide at a medium pace. A rower should not come up on his slide too quickly, as the result will be that he will take a certain amount of weight off the boat. Eyes should be kept oil the boat, no talking, let the stroke manoeuvre the boat. Special attention should also he paid to time. Before rowing the men should see that their footboards are the right length. AYith a little coaching the Club should turn out a few good rowers this season.

Stuart’s crow rowed tlio host throughout the trials. . Stuart (stroke) used plenty of judgment and rowed a good length. Winter (.3), a much improved rower this season, but he should not he too eager to hustle. Robertson (2), keeps good time, but liis hack-work couhl improve a little. AlcConnoll (bow), should hold his slido a trifle longer, otherwise ho rows In good time and has a good length.

RIFLE-SHOOTING. .VOLUNTEER MATCH. An interesting match was contested on Saturday between teams of ten men aside of the following five volun--teer companies: Gisborne Rifles, Napier Rifles, Napier Guards, Ranfurly Rifles (Napier), and Hastings Rifles. Eaeji team shot on its qwu range, so

that the scores arc not yet available. The Gisborn men put up only a moderate performance, a couple of good men being absent and others not shooting up to their best form. Corporal Ha it maintained his consistency as a first-class shot by making 95, which was well ahead of any of his confreres’ tallies. Private Somervell came second with 86, and Private Allen, a newcomer, who has shot in a, Transvaal team, was one point off, , and is sure to do better when ho becomes accustomed to the conditions on the local range. A number of other volunteers practised, and one or two put up better totals on the long ranges • than a couple of the picked men. Following were the scores for the team:—

300 500 600 Ttl. Corporal Rail ... 33 29 33 95 Private Somervell ... 28 29 29 86 Private Allen ... 29 27 29 85 Corporal Lyford ... 33 23 23 79 Sergeant Taylor ... 29 28 21 78 Sergeant Somervell 26 24 2$ 74 Sergeant Hay ... 25 24 19 6S Captain Beere ... 26 22 18 66 Private MeLoughlin 25 21 18 64 Private Thomson ... 28 25 11 64 282 252 225 759

United Press Association—Copyright SYDNEY, Nov. 2. Following are individuel scores of the New Zealanders in the match at Bathurst at 200yds, 500yds, and 600 yds: Ayson, 34, 31, 32, total 97; Masefield, 31, 34, 31—96: Wilkie, 30 33, 32—95 ; Perrin, • 30,. 31, 27 88 ; Cameron, 29, 30.33—92; Duncan, 28, 34, 33—95; Hadfield, 33, 32, 29—94 ; Craw, 31, 31, 32—94; total, 751 Fulton, of the British team, put up the possible at 200yds, both sighters also being bulls. B. Cutler, of Bathurst, made the possible at 500yds. FOOTBALL. N.Z, VICTORY IN -WALES. United Press Association—Copyright (Received 4 p.m., Nov. 3.) LONDON, Nov 2. The New Zealand professional Rugby team defeated Merthyr Tydvil by three goals and seven tries to three" tries. The New Zealanders had tho best of the game throughout, and the passing of their three-quarters was superb. ATHLETICS. Press Association. AUCKLAND, Nov. 2. At a largely-attended meeting of delegates from the athletic societies, held last night, it was decided to form an Auckland Provincial District Athletic Association. ~ A motion to affiliate; with the present union was not seconded. Representatives from Wanganui, Feilding, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Bay-, at a subsequent meeting, decided to form an Athletic Union for the North Considerable correspondence indicated that a union with headquarters at Invercargill was unsuitable. THE TURF. CHRISTCHURCH J.C. MEETING. N.Z. CUP AVON BY FRISCO. Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov .2. The weather was favorable for the opening day of the New Zealand Cup meeting, though a keen easterly breeze made matters unpleasant towards the close of the afternoon. The attendance was large, including the A T ice-Regal party, and a good afternoon’s sport was witnessed. The totalisator investments amounted to £28,941. Results: — Spring Hurdles Handicap, of 505 sovs, two miles.-—Le Beau, 9.9, 1; Leeside, 10.1, 2; Southern Cross, 9.2, 3. Also started: Asteroid 11.9, Black Reynard 10.7, Sen Sim 10.6, and Tirole 9.0. AYon by three lengths, two and a half lengths between second and. third horses. Time, 3min 48see. Dividends, £6 10s 6d and £3 ss. Maiden Plate, of 300 sovs, one. mile. —Dawn, 8.7, 1; The Libyan, 7.4, 2; Paragon, 7.7, 3. Also started: Notus 8.2, Sea King 7.13, Leorthern 7 11, Hilarity 7.11, Gold Braid 7.7, All Red 7.7, Koran 7.7, Sister Anne 7.7, Outlander 7.2, Golden Way- 7.2, Chrsoplirase 7.2, The Orient 7*2, and Mercy 7.2. AVon by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between seQjsnd and third. Time, lmin. 53 l-osec. Dividends, £2 Is 6d and £3l 19s 6d.

Riccarton-Welter Handicap, of 300 sovs, one mile.—lvanoff, 9.12, 1; Gwendoline, 8.4, 2; Uenuku, 9.3, 3 Also started: Pas Seul 9.3, Grafton Loch 8.12, Swimming Belt 8.9, Stratagem 8.8, Amboise S.B, and Don Orsino 8.7. AVon by two and a half lengths. Time, Imin 43sec Dividends, £l4 13s 6d and £2 13s 6d. . NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000sovs, two miles.—Frisoo, 7.2, 1 ; Alaster Delaval, 8.9, 2; Lapland, 6.13, 3. Also started: Alaniapoto 9.0, Paritutu 5.3, Armistice 5.3, Zimmerman 8.3, Grand Slam 7.11, AI abut a 7.11, Gazeley 7.10, Apa 7.8, Elevation 7.6. Probable 7.0, Astrakhau 6.13, and Saga 6.7. Aiahuta was first to show out, and he led tho way for a •mile, with Armistice, Elevation, Probable, and Frisco next A furlong from home Alahuta was beaten, and a good race between Alaster Delaval and Frisco resulted in favor of the latter by a length, with Lapland a similar distance away, and Elevation fourth. Time, 3min 28 4-5 see. Dividends, £4 4s and £1 2s. Welcome Stakes, of 650 sovs, for two-year-olds, four furlongs.—Armlet, 8.0, 1; Fleetfoot, 8.0, 2; St. Aidan, 8.5, 3. Also started: Guiding Step 8.5, Aborigine 8.5, Aly Lawyer - 8.5, Step Out 8.5, Kautuau 8.0, and Sweet Augelus 8.0. Won easily by 2J lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, 49sec. Dividends, £1 8s 6d and 18s.

Ladies’ Purse Handicap, of 120 sovs, one mile.—Tile Rand, 11.5, 1; Ruapehu, 11.6, 2; Afonkey Puzzle, 11.3, 3. Also started; Czar Kolohol 11.12, Persuader 11.8, Patty Pan 10.10, and Parole 11.0. Won by a head. Time, lmin 56 2-ssec. I)ividemls, £1 18s and £5 5s 6d. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. six furlongs.—Gold Crest, 8.3, 1; Lord Soult, 8.3, 2; King Billy, 8.3, 3. Also started: Alunjeet 9.3, Full Rate 8.3, Fireiron 8.2, Cross Battery 8.1, Idealist S.O, Huascar 7.11, Ballarat 7.10, Helen Portland 7.10, Contender 7.10, Red Gauntlet 7.8, Kairoma 7.5, Aledallist' 7.3, Rose Koblo 7.3, Apollodoris 6.13, Waihuka 6.13, Gu’d Wife 6.12, and Tremulous 6.i. Considerable delay took place at the start. Gold Crest dislodging his rider, and bolting into the trees. Alunjeet was quickest to begin, but was scon joined by Lord Soult and Gobi Crest. In the straight the latter drew away ami won easily by two lengths and a half. Time, lmin 14 2-sstc. Dividends, £9 3s 6d and £1 19s 6d.

Tho Shorts, of 150 sovs, weight 7.7 five furlongs.—Eons 1; Cockleshell 2; Boscistle 3. Also started ; Adria, Clementine, Tekaroa, Tessera, Black Thorn, Mythical, Armamento, Johans’ 1 "; Cerise and Blue, Jolly Roger, Seilia, Mangrove, Strathfillan, and lauho. Wen by a length and a quarter. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec. Dividends, £l4 16s 6d and £1 4s 6d. . SECOND. DAY’S ACCEPTANCES.

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov\ 3. Following are tho acceptances for the second day of theG.J.O. meeting; Middleton Hurdles.—Asteroid 11.9, Sen Sim 10.9, Lecside 10.6, Faro 10.5, Southern Cross 9.5. Criterion Handicap.—ldealist 5.6, Fireiron 8.0, Full Rate 7.13, Muskerry 7.13, Contender 7.13, Helen Portland 7.11, Ivanoff 7.11, Huascar 7.9, Ballarat 7.9, Kairoma 7.5, Gwendoline 7.5, Apollodoris 7.1, Uenuku 7.1, Ibe Libyan 6.9, Stratagem 6.7. Epsom High Weight Handicap Petrovna 9.12, Medallist 9.7, Repleto 9.4, Pas Soul 9.2, Moriarty 9.2, Oxton 9.2, White Cockade 9.0, Rose Noble 9.0, Eons 8.9, Swimming Belt 8,9, Highland Reel 8.9, Numa, 8.8, Hilarity 8.5, Giovanni 8.0, Spinning Flight 8.0, Shimmer 8.0. Otaio Plate. —Paritutu 10.5, St. Joe 10.1, Le Beau 9.4, Fandango 8.13, Heorthen 8.10, Saga 8.9, Not us 8.7, Don Orsino 8.7, Koran 8.3, Monkey Puzzle 8.3, Outlander 8.3, Ghiysopraso 8.0, Jacket 8.0. Metropolitan Handicap.—MasterDelaval 9.2, Alaniapoto 8.13, Sir Tristram. 8.3, Alahuta 8.2, Armistice 8.2, Apa 7.13, Grand Slam 7.13, Seal

Rock 7.11, Probable 7.0, Astrakhan C 'inveU Handicap.—Discipline 8 3, Guiding Step 8.2, Seafiold S.O, Bernard 8.0, Hespous 3.0. Iv, ' utll M 7.11, Diamond Star /.11, bl ,} 0 v r »;i> 7.11, Rosetta 7.9, Artillein ‘ -0, Ar/.ib 7.9, Coronella 7.0, Musterer /.0, Ulticious G.lO. , ‘ ~ a - Juvenile Plate.—All Guns S.i, Nancy Stair 7.9, Sister Anne • Armlet 7.9, Forniative i .o, Stip out 7.5, Sweet Angelus 7,5. Count Witte has been scratched ioi the Derby. V.lt.C. MEETING. MOUNTAIN KING WINS THE DERBY. - gr United Press Association— Copynght The weather was unpleasantly hot for Derbv Day, and there was a lar go and fashionable attendance, including the Governor-General ami most ot the State Governors. Results:— Maiden Plate.—Nucifera 1, Haj-ric-k 2, Fidel is 3. Four others started. Betting: Even money against the winner. Won by a length and a half. Time, lnnn 4< 3-osec. Maribyrnong Plate.—Mother Goose 1, Borodino 2, Kuban 3. All the acceptors started. Betting: o toagainst Miss Bass, 15 to 1 Mothei Goose. The latter led most ot tlio wav, and in the straight came again and won by two lengths. Time, Imm 2 *Hotham Handicap.—Tulkeroo 1, Carl Dour 2, Melodrama 3. Eleven others started. Betting: 3 to 1 against Carl Dour, 9 to 2 Tulkeroo. A good race. Won by three-quarters ot ft length ■ Time, 2min 39sec. V.R.C. Dorby.—Mountain _Tv mg 1. Peru 2, Welcomo Trist 3. All started but Gold Mount. Betting: 3 to 1 on Mountain King. Tanga roa was indulged in the lead until entering tho straight, when the favorite came on tlio outside and easily stalling oit a challenge by Peru and Welcome Trist won Dy a length, tho other pair boing close together. Time, 2nnn 39 sec. , „ Melbourne Stakes.—Poseidon I, Apologue 2, Ebullition 3. Also ran: Tartan, Knox, Ellis. Betting: 3 to 1 on Poseidon, who won by a couple of lengths. Time, 2min 12sec. Coburg Stakes.—lolaire 1, Bnima 2, True Scot 3. Sixteen others ran. Betting: 5 to 2 against Kyeadgene. 6to 1 lolaire. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, lmin 43sec. MELBOURNE BETTING. (Received 11.45 p.m., Nov. 2.) MELBOURNE, Nov. 2. The betting market is very unsettled. Apologue is still favorite for the Melbourne Cup at 3 to 1. All the others nibbled at are: Mountain King at 6to I, elcome Trist 100 to 10, Tartan 100 to 0, Dyed Garments 100 to 7. RUSSIA?] AFFAIRS. THE VLADIVOSTOCK MUTINY. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Nor. 2, 4.20 p.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2. Additional particulars of the Vlad.ivostock mutiny show that it was confined exclusively to sailors eomiposing the torpedo detachment ashore and the crews of four destroyers in the harbor. The crew of tho Skory murdered the commander, but the other destroyers, seeing the vigorous action of the shore batteries, landed the ringleaders, and on returning to duty helped to subdue "the mutinous ones. " RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR COLOGNE. SEVEN PERSONS KILLED. United Press Association—Copyright BERLIN, Nov. 2. The front portion of a train, consisting of passenger coaches, became derailed owing to the slippery condition of tlio rails at a spot near Cologne. This had the effect of precipitating over an embankment the Tear portion of the tyaim consisting of trucks laden with stone. Thes| crashed on top of the passenger coaches, and the driver and six passengers were killed under the pressure, while 14 others were injured. THE RAILWAY TROUBLE. United Press Association—Copyright (Received 4.3 p.m., Nov. 3.) LONDON, Nov. 2. After two further conferences with directors of the British railway companies, Mr. Lloyd George invited the men’s representatives to meet him on Wednesday next in case ho may have any proposal to submit Meanwhile the Advisory Committee of the Executive of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has unanimously resolved that tlie directors’ refusal to meet tho Association’s representatives leaves no alternative but to enforce the mandate resulting from the ballot, which recommended the issue of notieo papers to tho whole railway service. Mr. Bell, the Society’s secretary, declares that everyone will be called cut. GOLD FOR NEW YORK. United Press Assqciatiqg—Copyright (Received 4.3 p.m., Nov. 3.) LONDON,. Nov. 2. Tho Lusitania to-day conveys two million in gold to New Yoi'k. TARANAKI CHILDREN. CHIEF JUSTICE’S ALLEGATIONS REFUTED. Press Association. ELTHAM, Nov. 2. The Eltlia.m Argus publishes la number of .interviews with farmers, doctors, and teachers with fegard to Sir Robert Stout’s statements that children were worked to death in Taranaki. In e very instance the charge was refuted. Two doctors say they never came across instances of children suffering from overwork, land state that the children of Taranaki are exceptionally healthy and of unusually good physique. The head master of tho Eltliam school gives two cases of hardship which occurred six years ago, but he says lie knows of none now. Mr. Hints:, Director of Technical Education under the Wanganui Bond, says it is difficult to get home lessons done in the dairying district. The chairman of the Eltliam Daily Co. states that the allegations are quite unfounded, and that even among share-milkers there is very little child labor.