SPORTS AND PASTIMES. ATHLETICS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2107, 5 February 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES. ATHLETICS.

THE AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPION SHIPS. Press Association. WELLINGTON, Feb. 4. A meeting of the Wellington Centre of the Amateur Athletic Association was hold to-night, when the question of Kerr's walking was considered. It was stated that Kerr had never wilfully broken the rules, which lie was now quickly learning, and that he was a fair walker. The meeting decided to send Kerr with the New Zealand team to tlio championship meeting at Hobart. £2O was subscribed in the room, and £SO more was promised if it was needed. The Centre resolved to recommend the council to remove the headquarters of the Association to Wellington.

CRICKET

CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Tho usual weekly meeting of tho Poverty Bay Cricket Association was held in tlio British Empire Hotel last evening, Mr. H. E. Maude prosiding. The lion. secretary, Mr. I. G. Grinlintou, reported that it would be impossible to bold the concert on tlio dato originally fixed upon, February 13tli, owing to His Majesty’s Theatre having been engaged for the two race nights. After discussion, it was deckled to hold the entertainment on Thursday, March ot.li. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Grinlinton, Maude, J. Lang, Olsen, Knight, and W. Gibson, were appointed to arrange for tho visit of an Association eleven to Motu on February 22nd. Some discussion took place on the advisability of postponing tho Thursday matches on account of tho races. On a vote being taken, it decided that the matches should bo gone on with, To Ran playing C.S. and Co. on Thursday next at Victoria Domain. After the ordinary business hail been concluded, a meeting of tho concert committee was held It was reported that arrangements for tho concert were well forward, and that the tickets were going off well. A first-class programme is being r>repared, anil the entertainment promises to bo tho most successful tho cricketers have ever held. ENGLAND V. VICTORIA. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Feb. 4, 7.55 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Feb. 4. Little interest was taken in the match to-day. VICTORIA—2nd Innings. Woodford, c Jones, b Barnes ... 13 Healey, b Blythe ... ... 11 Delves, run out 4 Carroll, c Jones, b. Barnes ... 61 Trott, hit wicket, b Crawford ... 30 Fry, b Crawford ... ... ... 1 Rush, c Barnes, b Blythe ... 9 Laver, c Hobbs, b Barnes ... 20 Hazlitt, c Jones, b Crawford ... 0 Spiers, not out ... ... ... 1 Sundries 7 Total . 172 Barnes took five wickets for 35, Blythe two for 52, Crawford two for 63'. England won by 320 runs. THE NEXT TEST MATCH. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Feb. 5. 1.27 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Feb. 4. Hartigan has notified the selectors that owing to a business reason, bn is unable to play in the next test match.

THE TURF.

AYOODVILLE AYEIGHTS. press Association. WELLINGTON, Feb. 4. The following are tho weights for tho AVoodvillo races:— Hurdles, 13 miles.—Papatawa 10.13, Royal Blue and Playmate 10.10, Tekainnui 10.9, AVirral 10.2, Alount Cook 9 9, Land o’ Nod 9.3, Voucher 9.1, Concussion, Alussey, Plough, Cloudy Alorn 9.0. AVharati Hack, 7 furlongs.—Memo Zealand 9.2, AValsaraka 8.9, AVaipunehn 8.5, Pearlie 7.12, Nukutihi 7.11, Trugini 7.10, Fulininator, Seaton Dale 7.3, Robin Link 6.10, Diplomatic 6.9, Leutham 6.7. AVoodvillo Cup, l.j miles.—Sir Tristram 9.0, Grand Slam 8.8, Hipporofla 8.6, Splendid Idea and Chatterer 8.3, Nova, Kniroma, Uhlando,-Aber-ration 7.13, King’s Lynn 7.10, Loirot 7.9, AVaipaku, Kurawa'ka 7.8, Roseal 7.3, Snndix, Rose Crovo 7.2, Goldon Gato G. 9.

County Hack, ;]-mile. —Merry Zealand 9.1, Mon Amie 8.9, Ranginapa 8.6, Waipunehu, Ikon 8.5, Pearlies 7.13, Green Leal' 7.12, Miss Vera, Lochicla 7.9, Supplement 7.8, Bonnie boon 7.7, Bluebell 7.3, Romanui 7.2, Tocher, Mistletoo 7.0, Gatenby- 6.13, Rose Letho 6.10, Robin Link, Yosami, Oblivion, Investment 6.9, Brown Bell, Hydraulic, Sandstone, My Darling 6.7. President’s Welter, 7 furlongs.— Ballarat 9.6, Silver Shell, Aboriginal 9 5, Kurwalui 9.4, Gauze 9.0, Sunbonnet 8.13, Rose Grove 8.12, Merrie Zealand, Probability 8.11, Raugihaeta 8.10. Toa Tubi B.S. Golden Gate, Fisher Maid, Hatley, Elfrida, Scotch Reel 8.5. Victoria Welter, 1 mile.—Pearho 9.8. Truganini, Commander 9.7, Reuben 9.6, Niclieyo 9.1, Scenery 8.10, Ancyclo, Somali 8.8, Diplomatic 5.7, Jet do More, Clarabello 8.5. Telephone Handicap. 5 furlongs.— Baifarat 9.0, The Stake, Oxton 8.9, Gyrene 8.8, Aboriginal 8.2, Waicola 7.13, Sunbonnet 7 11, Chicane 7.10, Ivirsty 7.9, Prism 7.2, Supplement 7.0, Linkless 6.10, Elfrida 6.7.

CHltlSTOHU lie’ll ACCEPTANCES

Press Association. CHRISTCHURCHI, Feb. 4. Tho following acceptances liavo been received lor the C.J.O. summer meeting: Hornby Welter Handicap, o! 100 sovs, 7 furlongs.—Blythemuid 8.13, Mary of Argvle 8.10, Aimeo Soult 5.11),' Gold Braid 8.8, Southern Cross 8.7, G’alhron 8.7, Soiuaroll 8.6, Tirolo 8.5, Mango 8.5, iSaliun 8.3, 'J'hunderor 8.3, Bombastes 8.0, Whirlwind 8.0, Silent Member 8.0. Lyttelton Plate, of 100 soys, 6 furlongs.—Sir Artogal 8.13, .Husbandman 8.4, Da bob ink 8.0, Hesperus 6.13, Seaficld 6.13, Rainmaker 6.10. Craven Plate .Handicap, of 200 sows, 7 furlongs.—illuceleugli 9.0, Stronghold 8.5, IvanolF 8.1, -Modallist 7.12, Gold Beater 7.11, All Guns 7.7, Hilarity 7.5. Ilnlswcll Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, 1 mile.—Armamonto 10.3, -Ruapehu 9.9, The Libyan 9.2, Farley Grove 8.11, •Highland Reel 8.10, Patty Pan 8.6, The Orient, 7.13, Tomtit 7.12, Jacket 7.6. After the declaration of final payments tho following remain in tho Middle Park Plate, of 500 sovs, for two ami three year olds, special weights with penalties and allowances, 6 furlongs.—Geo. G. Stead’s h f Sun (low, 2 years; Geo. G. Stead s b f Armlet, 2 years; Sir Geo. Clifford’s (b f Floetfoot, 2 years; Sir G. Clifford's hr c Husbandman, ‘2 years; J. C. N. (Trigg's eh f Dabchiek, 2 years; T. Shoonan’s ch c All Guns, 3 years.

BOWLING.

At the Turanganui green yesterday two further games wore played in the Bennett Cup competition. W. O. Skoc-t beat W. Ratcliffe by 23 to 13, and J. f. Martin vanquished W. J. P- Oaudiii by 22 to 16. *-