SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2160, 8 April 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

. BILLIARDS. A further game in tho billiard jhampionsip was played last night, letween J. Nugent and Te Kani Pere. The former got away with a long lead, and had all the luck, the halls breaking most wretchedly for his opponent. Nugent eventually ,vou when Te Kani Pere had scored 152. To-night To Kani Pero and it. Kay meet at 7.30 p.m.

GRICKET. CRICKET ASSOCIATION

The usual weekly meeting of the management committee of the Poverty Kay Cricket Association was ncxl at tho British Empire Hotel mst evening, dir. W. Gibson prosit.Ul Telegrams were received from tho Eden Club, stating that tho team would arrive on Wednesday, Mtb wist., and remain in Gieborno for a , v „ck They would be unablo to play on the Coast on the way down, out it was probable that Mr. A. M. iieale would bring a Coast team to meet tlio Eden team at Gisborne. It was decided that tho sub-coni-mittee appointed to make arrangements in connection with the visit of the Eden Club meet on Victoria Domain on Thursday afternoon and it was further resolved to instruct tho selection committeo to select tne representative eleven as early as posIn reference to tho charges made it the last meeting by Mr. llallaniore as to gravo irregularities on the concluding day, in tho match between Wanderers and -iaruheru, in wliicli, in Mr. Hallamoro s opinion, the runs reported to have been made could not possibly have been Torn! in the time, m the abseucp of Mr. Hallamore, the notice ot motion standing in bis name, That an inquiry be held into the play in the recent Wanderers v. iarheiu match, played at Taruhcru on Saturday week la-t ” was moved by the chairman. Mr. 11. E. Maude seconded the motion. which was carried. On the motion of Mr. Cary, a subcommittee consisting of Messr.s Grm-TC-.S and Co.), -Lnicuiuei UiUm) and Ciry (To Han), were ip minted to conduct tho inquiry, ■n'T that Mr. Hallamoro bc askeM to submit the charges f wnung. It was decided to request He captains of the Wanderers and lamlwru teams, the umpires, and tho scorers, who officiated at the match, to attend and give evidence.

bowling. NEW ZEALAND BEATS VICTORIA United Press Association— Copyright (Received April {,?.02 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 7. Tho New Zealand bowling team won their first match against Victoria, tho scores being: New Zealand 12 , '‘(Received" April 7. 10.29 p.m.) Details of the match are as follows, tho Victorians being given Morrison, Woods, Gravell, Smith 30 v Thompson, Bastings, Johnston, A linn tt 18. Tho scoro was level at tho 4th head. At tho Bth Smith scored six, and increased his lead to II at tlio loth head. ■ Allnutt scored tlireo the next head, and then four. Ino score was 18—21, and Smith added six at the last head.

Streiff, Slniw, Scoullard, Mason 27 v. Neavo, Maynard, Goltmnn, Goldstone 28. Tho Victorians led by live at the 9th head, and then failed to score for vsix heads, whoa tho score was I t—22. Even play on both sides to tho end followed.

Oliver, Trickot, Wright, Wax man 11 v. Wallace, Manning, Findlay, Ha in 3-1. Tho latter bent Waxninii, who is one of tho Victorian champious, all along the lino. Tho Victorians failed to score to tho fifth head, when llain had scored twolvo by fine play. Wuxman novel- had a chnnco, tho scores at tho 12th head being 4 18, at tho 18th 7—2 G, at tho 21st 7 33. Thou Waxman scored four.

Jamieson,‘.Collins, Stephens, "Wood (the latter is president of tho association) 23 v. Stiubborfiold, Bunting, Waddell, Bishop, 25. Tho letter led by eight at tho llth head, and then only scored ono for nino heads. Tho giuno was level at tho 18th head, bomg 1G all. Jackson, Martin, Grut, Harrison 14 v. Chogwin, Scoullar, Smith, Bentley IS.

Hain’s game agijinst Waxman was tho centre of attraction, both skippers being remarkably alike in their methods. Haiti’s men played remarkably consistent, and outclassed tlioir opponents. - Goldstono’s gamo had an exciting finish. Tho rinks woro a tie at tho last head to go, and the Victorians were lying two. Coltman played a fino shot behind the kitty and won the game. Harrison’s game was l-omarkablo for slow scoring, and for 17 heads only singles were scored. Hain was very pleased with the greens, which suited tho New Zealanders, but tho game was started too late. Ha in also expressed tho satisfaction of the whole team with the arrangements made by Mr. Hannah, secretary of the association. Thomas is in tho hospital seriously ill. FOOTBALL. United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, April G. The King wired to the English footballers at Plymouth on the ere of their departure for New Zealand, wishing them good luck and a prosperous tour.

THE TURF. MANAWATU AUTUMN MEETING. Press Association. PALMERSTON N., April 7. The first day of the Manawatu Autumn meeting commenced to-day in fine weather. Results: Lincoln Hack Hurdles. —Showman, 1; Commander, 2; Reservoir, 3. Scratched: Claremont and Splendid Idea. After traversing the first mile, Aorangi established a strong lead, but struck the last hurdle heavily, and lost its rider. Showman came strong, and ran homo an easy winner. Time, 3.19 l-sth. lvarere Hack Welter: Ikon 1, LoLetkean 2, The Dane 3. Scratched: Waikaraka, Tauganini, Crucinella. Won comfortably. Time, lmin 30sec. Manawatu Stakes, 500 so vs, G furlongs.—Aborigine 1, Elysium 2, Husbandman 3. Scratched : Golden Slipper. Vasa was first off tho mark, but was soon collared by Aborigine, vlio was out by himself at the furlong post, and galloping strongly won by six lengths. Time, 1.14 2-5. Telegraph Stakes. —Gold Thread 1, Tarina 2, Contender 3. Also started: Ballarat, Gauze, Do 'Witte, anil Chicane. Gold Thread led all tho way, and won easily by two and a half lengths. Time, 1.14 2-5. Hokowliitu Hurdles. —Gold Dust 1, Claremont 2, ICill a nicy 3. Also started : Prospector, Pantaloon, and Oryx. Won by a head, Killarney a dozen lengths away third. Pantaloon fell and broke a hind leg. Longburn Handicap, 1 mile and a furlong: AVaipa’ku 7.1 (AV. H. McKay) 1, Tangimoana 8.5 (A. Oliver) 2, King Billy 8.6 (D. Price) 3. Also ran: Tho Lark 8.8, Chatterer 7.13, Clanchattnn 7.2, Flamen 7.1, Uenuku 6.7, Probability 6.7. AVon by three lengths, a short neck separating second and third horses. Tune, lmin 53 ’l-ssec. Champion Hack Plate, 7 furlongs: AVoodhcy 8.13 (AVilson) 1, Trnganim 9.9 (A. Oliver) 2, Ikon (Pullan) 3. Also started: Yosami 8.9, AVaikaraka 3.2, Carissima 8.12, AVliarekura 8.10, Mon Ami 8.11, Lamsdorff 7.12. AA’on by a length. Time, lmin 32sec. Taikorea AV.elter, I mileißourrasque 9.4 (AV. Price) 1, Moscow 8.11 (F. Groves 2, San Fernando 8.3 3. Also ran: Kurawaka 8.5, Toa Tulii 8.6, Prism 8.0, Hatley 8.0. AVon by two lengths, a short neck between second and third.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Press Association. PALMERSTON N., April 7. The following aro tho acceptances for the second day of the Manawatu autumn meeting:— Hack Flying, G furlongs: Ikon 0./, Miss A r era 8.9, Lethean and Waikaraka 8.8, Mon Ami B.C, Yosami 8.0, Flintgot 7.13, Lothair 7.11, AVharekura 7.9, Lamsdorff 7.8, The Dane and Bonnie Doon 7.7, Silver Lead 7.4, First Mate 7.3, Nightmare 6.9. Papitoao Hurdles, 1:1 miles: Claremont and Gold Dust 10.9, Killarney and Immolation 9.13, Prospector 9.12, Oryx 8.0. Tiritca Hack Hurdles, 1} miles: Showman 11.9, Aorangi 10.13, Reservoir and Speciosa 10.4, Commander 9.5. Bagatelle 9.0, Netheroy 9.0. Borough Handicap, (i furlongs :King Billy 9.0, Ballarat 8.5, Contender 7.13, .AVaicola 7.9, Kareroa 7.2, Chicane and Clanehattan 6.10, Tarina 6.9. Maiden Hack Scurry, 5 furlongs: North Pole, Ivnutsford, Sleepy Jano, Motukawa, AVaimariri, Ben, Glitters, Miss Advance, Sir Antrim, Advance —Endeavor gelding, all 8.7. _ Dominion Handicap, 1 mile and 1 furlong: Tangimoana 8.11, Tho Lark 8.10, Bourrasque 8.5, Arc Light 8.1, Chatterer 7.12, Moscow 7.3, Flamen 7.0, The Dane 6.7. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs: Aborigine 9.1, Sister Anne 8.12, San Fernando anil Yasa 8.3, Mon Ami 8.0, Tattaki 6.10. Farewell AVelter, 1 mile: Moscow 8.13, Carissima 8.10, Ghicano and Trinuiniiii 8.9, Immolation 8.3, Prism 7.1 £ Toa Tulii 7.9, Hatley and Silver Lead 7.7.