SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2165, 14 April 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

CRIOKET. THE EASTER‘CARNIVAL. Owing to tho number of Thursday representatives being unable to obtain leave of absencs on Tuesday to take part in the fixture against tho visiting Eden Club, tho committee have found it necessary to make a slight alteration in the programme of matches. Instead of the East Coast meeting Eden on Saturday and Monday, play in this match will bo confined to Saturday, and the Thursday representatives match with Eden will be played on Alonday. A Poverty Bay eleven will meet the East Coast team on Monday, probably at Taruheru. The visiting Eden team arrives by the Alanuka this evening. ROWING GISBORNE CLUB. The maiden sculling competitions in connection with the above club were continued last evening, -when E. D. Chatfield and L. Gideon rowed. The -pair got well away together, and kept on level terms until the bridge was reached, when Chatfield rftlier badly fouled Gideon. The men then stopped rowing, and Gideon offered to go back to -the bridge and finish the contest. They did this, and crowed to tho winning-post, the judge’s deoision being finally given in favor of Gideon on account of the foul. The races will be continued this evening, when E. Luttrell will row either Bright or Cumming. The winner of this heat will tow Gideon to-morrow night un tho final. POVERTY BAY CLUB. The sculling races for the trophy presented by Air. H. Sand-lant were commenced last night, when R. Wilkinson (Msec) .beat D. Alurray (23sec). The races will he continued this evening. _ _ Arrangements are well an hand for the club’s social, to ho held in Whinray’s Hall on Easter Monday night, and 'at a committee meeting last night the officials were elected.

BILLIARDS. The championship games were continued last night, when J.' B. Box beat W. Valentine by 100 after a rather one-sided game, which lasted for 56 minutes. To-night '• W. Forrest and J. Nugent meet at 7.30. FOOTBALL. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Referees’ Association was held at the Royal Hotel last evening, Mr. J. Eaton in the chair. The secretary (Mr. W. Howard) presented the annual; report, which congratulated the members on the good work done last season, which had greatly improved the interpretation, of tho liner points of the game. After paying all expenses tho .association was mi credit Is, which would bo carried forward to the coming season. The report was adopted, . ~ A letter was received from tno Now Zealand Referees’ Association, askin' l ' if the Poverty Bay Association intended to send a representative to the conference of referees associations to ibo held, iu Auckland at E Mr. 1 F. J. Ohlsen was appointed to act as the association's representatl The following officers were elected : —President, Mr. W. 0. Skcet; chairman, Mr. J. J. Martin j vice-chair-man, Mr. J. Eaton; secretary. Mi. IV. Howard; appointment committee, Messrs. Hay, Howard, Eaton, Martin, and Somerville; examination ''committee, Messrs. Hallamore, Howard, and W. Hav. ’ , It was decided! to ask tho Poverty Bay Rugby Union 'to give some fininci.al assistance to the associ-atiou. The following referees were appointed for next Saturday:—N apier City v. Ivaiti City, Mr. W. Howard; Palmerston North v. Xaiti City Jnniors, Mr. AY. Hay.

BOWUNU. NEW ZEALAND BEATS SOUTH AUSTRALIA. United Pres 3 Association —Copyright (Received April 13, 11.25 p.m.) ADELAIDE, April 13. The first gamo of the Dominon bowlers against South Australia was played ,at Hindma.rsh. The green was heavy after a light rain. The local men led early, and at the 10th head were 13 up. Goldstone’s rink made a lino recovery, and the Dominion won aniid great excitement, on the last rin'k to finish, Waddell scoring two. Walker in the 2nd head got a seven against Hain, who never recovered,

although Thompson and las skip played nianv good shots. Spodlor led beautifully for Walker, who himseli played well. John Hill bogan quickly against- Goldstone, and on-tho loth head was 10 up. Tho Dominion captain saved magnificontly, and finishing with two twos made a tic. AUnutt always had -a load ovor Aloody, who, however, reduced it at tho finish. All niltt was several times tho saviour of his side wit'll drawing shots. Waddell and Walsh, tho local singles champion, were never far apart. In tho last bond Nonvo drew -a toucher, and Bishop got a good second, which Walsh failed to movo. Bontley was always in front of Winnall. Tho Dominion captain played an admirable game. Tho match ended: Now Zealand 116 South Australia ... 115 NEW ZEALAND. Neeve, W. Walker, Bishop, Waddell 23; AlcGibbon, Alunnilig, Smith, Bentley 26; Stubberfield, Galbraith, Thompson, Ilain 20; Chogwin, Geo, Maynard, Goldstone, 25; Broad, Bastings, Johnston, Allmitt 22. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Hillman, D. Rowley, Hedgert, Wa.lsh 22; Taplin, J. Cliinner, Thomas, Winnall 18; Pedlor, Wigg, H. Moodv, Walker 32; Bower, Robertson, M. Wood, Hill 25 ; H. Chinner, Channon, Goiulie, O. Aloody 18. Tliis morning Mr. Johnson, Alnyor of Adelaide, received tho team, who afterwards visited Penfold’s vineyard. In tho evening they, dined with tho Bowling AssocFation.

ATHLETICS. „ OLYAIPIAN GAMES. Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 13. Although tho Wellington centre of the, New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association declined to endorse tho proposal to send Alurray and Kerr to represent New Zealand at the Olympian games in London, there is reason to believo that tho scheme will succeed. Each man’s expenses are estimated roirghly at £IOO and athletic enthusiasts in Christchurch are reported to have already collected £6O. A meeting, to be presided over by Dr. Newman, lias been called for Wednesday evening, when tho proposal will again bo discussed by those who are anxious to see lverr sent-, to tho great contest.

TENNIS. NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP. United Press Association—Copyright NEW YORK, April 12. J. Gould defeated Eustaco Aliles for tho Veal tennis championship of New York by three -sets to one. Immense interest was taken in the contest. Alany seats wero sold for 50 dollars apieco.

THE TURF. FEILDING MEETING. \ Press Association. FEILDING, April 13. The following -are the acceptances for tho Feilding meeting on Easter Alonday -and Tuesday:Mangaore Stakes, of 300 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Lord* Soult 9.4, Dusky Aloni 8.10, B,allarat 8.9, Alotoa 8.9, Irish Rifle 8.8, Ala id of Astolat 8.7, Kitchenmaid 8.5, Gold Thread 8.4, Little Alary 7.2, Daisv ;Paul 7.0, Aliss Vera 6.7. Kawakawa Hurdles, of 200 sovs, about 2 miles. —Gold Dust 11.4, Capnlet 10.13, -Claremont 10.11, Pushful 10.9, Killarney 9.11, Prospector 9.9, Aoraugi 9.0. Taoniu Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs, 1J miles.—lmmolation 11.9, Royal Blue 10.13, The Stake 10.12, Reservoir 10.5, Ca-uplet 10.0, Alt. Cook 9.13, Repulse 9.13, Commander 9.8, The Leader 9.6, Defeat 9.3, Akurongo 9.0. Feilding Cup, of 500 sovs, 1) miles. —Waitapu 9.1, ' Tangimoana 8.12, Tiie Lark 8.8, Moloch 8.6, Bourrasqno 8.2, The Rand 7.13, Loiret 7.12, Hiro 7.2, Belario 6.10, Flamen- 6.10, Somali 6.7. Onepubi Hack Welter, of 100 sovs, about 1 mile.—lkon-10.4, Rangihaeta 9.9, Malioe 9.9, Flingot 9.2, Scenery 9.0, Motukawa 7.11, Alaidi 7.11. Halcombe Welter, of 200 sovs, 7 furlongs.—lrish Riflo 10.9, Rendrock 8.9, Daisy Paul 8.7, Climax 8.6, Probability 8.6, Little Mary 8.4, Aliss Vera 7.13, Silver Lead- 7.13, Gleam 7.13, King Post 7.11, Hatley 7.11. Ongo Hack, of 100 sovs, about 5 furlongs.—lkon 9.9, Vasa 8.12, Yosami 8.2, Windage 7.13, Aliss _ Advance 7.12, Investment 7.9, Kai Errin 7.3, F,airland 7.2, Mulga Bill 7.0, Sir Antrim 6.10, Astrada- 6.9, Chase Alab 6.7. United Press Association—Copyright. (Received April 13, 10,35 p.m.) - SYDNEY, April 13. Poseidon and Wellcome Trist have been scratched for the Cu-p. Welcome Trist and Camera- have been scratched for the Doncaster Handicap. It is suggested that Poseidon's withdrawal is due to a- desire to saye him for a- meeting with Elevation in classic events.