SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2163, 11 April 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

ROWING TO-DAY’S REGATTA. The regatta which will be held this afternoon to wind np the present rowing season, will include in the programme the inter-club races for -the Licensed Victuallers’ Shield between the Gisborne and Poverty Bay Clubs. A very attractive programme lias been arranged, and townspeople will have an opportunity of seeing the world’s champion (Mr. W. Webb) row, a ; lie lias kindly consented to give an exhibition. Ho will liavo the crack local sculler (Mr Rees Jones) as his opponent. The Shield races are exciting considerable interest, and should provide some good contests. The following are the crews, with their weights, which have been chosen to represent their respective sheds: GISBORNE CLUB. Senior crow: P. O. Bayly (str) lOst 81b, G. Puflett (3) 11.10, W. Joluis m (2) 11.0, ,F. Gumming (bow) 9.11. Junior crew: D. E. Dustin (stroke) list, J. Dods (3) X2st, H. Stevenson (2) 11.0, G. Buscke (bow) 10.7. Ten-stone crew: B. J. Bright (str) 9.13, G. Butler (3) 10.0, M. Doyle (2) 9.7, H. Bennett (bow) 9.7. Coxswain: H. Chrisp 4st 61b. POVERTY BAY CLUB. Senior Crew: M. McLeod (str) lOst 9ib, 13, Lowe (3) 12.3, J. Webb (2) 11.7, J. Nicholas (bow) 11.11. Junior crow: W. McGuffie* (str) 12st 31b, C. Winter (3) 11.7, J. Newton (2) 11.4, J. Stewart (bow) 10.6. Ten-stone crew: C. Somervell (str) lOst, C. Clark (3) 10.0, E. Roche (2) lOst, T. McConnell (bow) lOst. The following is the order of The events: 2 p.m., Senior Race, 2 miles; 2:30 p.m., Exhibition Sculling Event between W. Webb and Rees Jones; 3 p.m., Junior Race, 1 mile; 3.15 p.m., Ist heat Gisborne Club’s Maiden Sculls; 3.30 p.m., 2nd heat Gisborne Club’s Maiden Sculls; 3.4-5 p.m., Tenstone Crews. Our rowing critic supplies the following comments on the Gisborne Club crews:—

Stroke: Bayly.—Has a nice long swing, but is hardly a finished oarsman. He can pull a strong oar if he likes, but is lacking in staying power in a hard race. Should watch tho slight jerk at tho finish of his stroke. No. 3: Puflett: Would make a good oarsman if trained. Pulls a strong oars but rows with a rounded back, and has a tendency to raco his slide. Should sit up and watch the time, and refrain from talking in the boat No. 2: Johnson.—A good old horse, always .there when wanted, but lias a bad fault in losing his slide. Otherwise a good man. No. 1: Gumming.—Hardly a senior man. Should not swing so far back, nor make so much circular motion with the hands. Tries to pull beyond bis strength. TEN STONE CREW. Stroko: Bright.—Thinks too much of stylo, and requires a quicker catch, and should free his muscles a. littlo more. , No. 3: Butler.—Should be stroko. As far as rowing is concerned is tlm best oar in the boat. Pulls a powerful oar and keeps splendid time Without him the boat would be among tho “also starteds.” No. 2.: Doyle: A good oar, bUu has a strong tendency to put too mil'll circular motion into his hanls. J nus a strong oar, keeps good time, n.d sits up well. Could be a littlo liter in tho catch: , . No. A: Bennett. —Wants a. lot of coaching. Overdoes the eaten auci trios to pull beyond his si rr ’gih and weight, appearing to make liar:l vole with his arms'. If the stroke stuo.es the race this crew will win by as much as they want to. JUNIOR CREW. Stroke: Dustin (captain of the shed) —A powerful oar, but has a bad fault of rowing with a rounded back. He has also a. tendency to overreach, but is otherwise a goon man. ‘No 3: Dods.—Loses his slideShould sit up and come forward slower, and shoot his hands tin ay. A good grafter, but watches his car. No 2: Stevenson.— Rows with a rounded back, and should sit up.

Races his slide, and is not quick enough with his hands. Should sit up and throw his tlioultloiis oil t > it AVatches his oar. .

No. 1: Ruseko.—Has a bad fault of watching his oar, but is a strorg rower. Should Keep his eyes on tlio boat and watch tho time. T.b .•» crow should win. Tho following rre the draws for iio Maiden Sculling Event in ilio U'sborno Club: E. futtrell. v. AV. Lufctrell, E. D. Cliatfield v. R. Henley, 11. P. Hamilton v. E. Swinnerton, L. Gideon a byo. In addition to tlio Singlo Sculling Exhibition, to bo givon by Mr. AA’obb, ho has also consented to tnko part m a fonr-oared exhibition, and tho following crow will bo seen out on tho river during tho afternoon: —AV. AVebb (stroke), R. D. B. Robinson (3), A. E. AV. Smith (2), F. Cumming (bow).

FOOTBALL MANAAYATU RUGBY UNION. Press Association. PALMERSTON N., April 10. Tlio Manawatu Rugby Union met Inst evening, when tlie following recommendations wero nindo for the consideration of the New Zealand Rugby Union at its annual meeting, to be' held 1 next month : (1) That at los.it 50 per cent- of-the profits of every match played under the auspices of the New .Zealand Union bo handed over to tho, local' union on whose ground the match is played; (2) that it is desirable that measures should be taken to empower line umpires to assist the referee in detecting instances of rough play. BILLIARDS.

The Victoria Billiard Saloon last night was well attended, when tho championship game between H, Aston and To K'ani Pore was played. The latter led throughout, and reached 250 when his opponent had scored 159. The game occupied ono h-onr and 19 minutes. To-night- the games will be continued, commencing at 7.30.

TENNIS. GISBORNE CLUB’S EASTER TOURNAMENT. The following is the Dannevirke team which will moot, the representatives of tholooal club in a match at tlio Ivaiti courts on Saturday next. Tho players are mentioned according to the order in which they play: —Misses M. Ryan, F. Ryan, Mrs. Nyniand- and Miss Irwin, Messrs. It. B." Vartan, Ransom, Downes, Saunders, Bickford, and Alexander. Entries for the chib’s Easter tournament close with tho secretary, Mr. AV. G. Evans, on Wednesday night.

BOWLING. A NEW ZEALAND AVIN. United Proas Association —Copyright Received April-10, 10.15 p.m.) MELBOURNE. April 10. The New Zealanders played a match with South Melbourne Club to-day. The weather was good, and the attendance of the ..public was excellent. The green was in fine order.' Marlin, Gee, Coltman, Goldst-one, 25, South Melbourne 27. The New Zealenders scored at 11 heads, gaining 11 threes. Broad, ' Bastings, Bentley, and Scoullar, 35. South Melbourne, 22. Tho home rink got in one 6. Thenceforth their highest score was 2, the New Zealanders scoring consistently', anu gen several lives and tours. Wallace, iircGiboon, Ham, iintlmy, 26, bouch .Melbourne 1/. weave, Unison, smith, Waddell, 32; south Melbourne 22. '. -' - suibberiieid, -Manning, Ghegwin, Bishop, 16; south Melbourne, 62. jLiiompson, Bunting, Johnston, Ailmitt, 62; ‘south Melbourne, lb. •’ The local shipper, blatter, is an exchampion. Tho totals wero: New Zealand, 166; South Melbourne-, 169. The game ended under electric lights, tlio novelty appealing to the New Zealanders. ~ Previous to the start, the visitors were welcomed by President Skinner, and were loudly cheered; An adjournment took place at 4 p.m., when Mr. Skinner, on behalf of the local cricket, football, and bowling clubs, cordially welcomed the New Zealanders. Messrs Stranguard and Major, on behalf of the citizens, made felicitous references, which were reciprocated by Messrs AVaddel and Allnutt, both referring to the charming and picturesque green. A few. New Zealanders played a scratch match under the electric light, the local ladies joining ranks with them. The New Zealanders, leave for Adelaide to-morrow.

THE TURF. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. (Press Association.) AUCKLAND,. April 10. liie following acceptances have been received for tho Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting:— 'tradesman’s Handicap—Scotty 8.10, Carl Rosa 8.9, Delegate 8.6. Sweet Alice ,8.5, Monti go 8.1, Lord Seaton 7.2, Syren 7.1, Woodhcy 7.1, Starina 6.13. Eden Handicap—Celtic 8.4, Tui Cakobau 8.1, Mies Winnie 7.12, LandLoch Buluo 7.8, Manapouri 7.7, Waihuku 7.4, Malieno 6.13, Taitoko 6.12. Victoria Hack Handicap.—Diamond kAar 8.8, Santa Rosa 8.5, Rarota 8.0, lalepitcher 7.12, Waimangu 7.8, Bello —Clair filly 7.0, Corpmedal 7.13, Rimlock 6.10, Jena 6.10. - Easter Handicap.—Final payments: Marguerite 9.4, Gold Crest 9.0, Master Delaval 8.8, Uhlando (including /lbs penalty) 8.7, King Billy 8.7, Uranium 8.2, Cambrian 8.1, Dawn 8.0, Veronica 7.12, Soultline 7.11, Celtic 7.9, Leonator 7.9, To Arolia 7.5, Advocato 7.3, Rauparalia 7.1, Certainty 6.13, Golden Eagle 6.12, Lady Rbliina 6.12. Tramway Handicap—Miss Winnie 8.7, Black, and Gold 8.3, Tamainupo 3.2, Loan garni 8.1, Guidwifc 8.0, Finery 8.0, North Head 7.13, Noteorini 7.10, Loch Buhie 7.9, Marangai 7.8, Foremost 7.4, Wauchopo 7.4, Lady Ito.hina 7.4, Kirsty 7.3, Frederick 7.2, Haldane 6.11, Waihoihio 6.11. Nelson Handicap.—Freemount 9.0, Royal Soult 8.12, Clochotto 8.8, First Dull 8.7, Aristocrat 8.7, Cadence 8.6, Tui 8.5, Auldearn 8.4, Waiotalii 8.4, -Baltimore 8.4, Marl; Time 8.1, Cyrona 7.11, Lira 7.10, Escamillo 7.7, Crispess (lato Tcra) 7.7, Tua Kitua 7.7, Epsom Lass 7.3.