SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2287, 4 September 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL. THURSDAY COMPETITIONGISBOItNE WINS THE BANNER. Glorious snring-liko weather prevailed yesterday afternoon, when the Thursday competition mutches were continued on the Domain. City and Gisborne woro the teams to tnko the held, and ns the ultimate issue of tho competition hung upon tho fixture, keen interest was taken by tho largo number of spectators present. After a hard game, containing many exciting moments, neither side was able to claim a victory, tlio score at the finish being eight points each. This result places the issue of tho competition beyond doubt, and leaves tho Gisborne Club winners of tho Lysnnr Cballengo Banner for tho year.' Mr. L. Williams refereed, anil Messrs W. R. Brady and W. Hay wore the lino umpires. GISBORNE S v. CITY S.

'L’lio Gisborne skipper won tlie toss, and elected to defend the western goal, City kicking off against a strong sun, and with the wind in tlioir favor. Play immediately settled on the Gisborne line, but the forwards gradually drove the City men back, and a- free kick to Gisborne brought further relief. A penalty to City at the Gisborne twenty-fivo was taken by Puflett, who made a fair attempt at goal from a difficult angle. Wi ltepa, with a beautiful kick, transferred .play to the centre, but the City men, headed by McPherson and Witty, brought play to the Gisborno line, where a force resulted. After the kick-out, Gisborno wore awarded two penalties in quick succession, and Grinlinton missing a high kick from Wi Repa, play settled in the City territory. At the twenty-five another penalty was awarded to Gisborne, and Thompson had a fruitless attempt at goal. Gisborne were now pressing bard, and Roderick. Wi Repa, and Thompson each had a dash _ for the line. Eventually Wi Repa picked up smartly and transferred to Thompson, who sent a nice pass to H. Gibson. The latter took the ball well, and beating Fitzgerald, ran round and scored a clever try. Wi Repa failed to add the major points. Gisborne 3, Citv nil. J. Gibson returned well froiu the kick-out, and the Gisborno men swarmed again to the attack. Their backs were putting in some nice passing, and a bout between H. Gibson. Wi Repa, and Thompson ended in tlm latter beating Sharp and Grinlinton for pace and scoring a nice try. Thompson took the kick himself, and converted from a rather difficult angle.' Gisborno continued to hold the upper hand, and just prior to tlie- whistle sounding for half-time Wi Repa made an excellent attempt, to drop a'goal from the City twenty-five. Gisborne 8, City nil. Reinforced by a couple of their players who had been taking part in the hockey match. City started off at a great rate in the second spell, and scrum work took place on the Gisborne line. Grinlinton threw away an almost certain score by foolishly kicking hard over the line, and for a time the Gisborne defence was sorely tried. Thompson and J. Gibson being prominent. City kept up a hot fusilade on their opponents’ goal, and H. Gibson brought relief with a lucky “speculator” to midfield. A moment later the same player and Fitzgerald were each in evidence with good line kicks. Thompson obtained a pass from Henderson and kicked well up the field, and the whole Gisborne pack followed up well with Morse in the lead. Miller and Pnflott both fumbled the ball, and Morse, picking up forced his way over. To the surprise of many, however, the try was disallowed, and from the resulting fiveyards scrum Bright relieved his side by kicking well down the line. Miller smothered Roderick before he could get in his return, and Thompson picked up and saved well, a feat that was emulated by Morse shortly afterwards. City were not to be denied, however, and returned to the attack, and from some loose play under the Gisborne goal, Bright dashed over between the posts. Fitzgerald converted easily. Gisborne 8. City 5. City were now busy attacking, and Gisborne had a rather anxious time. Bright was again prominent with good work along the line, bub his efforts were frustrated by a passing mn between Morse, Henderson, Thompson, and J. Gibson, which ended in the latter finding touch ne lithe City line: The City men, aid'd by a penalty, once moro raided thnr opponents’ territory, and matters were father lively for a time. J. Gibson- earned tne upplause of the crowd for a beautiful take from a high kick and for completely foo iu.r the opposition with his clever tactics. City were now having much the best of the game now, and as time w.s drawing near redoubled their efforts to score. Just as tho bell sounded, Bright obtained possession, and beV.ing the opposing full-back, scored his second try. Fitzgerald failed at goal from an easy angle, and a memorable tussle ended with the scores— Gisborne 8 City 8 JUNIOR MATCHES. Earlier in the afternoon a match, was played on No. 2 ground between the St. Andrew’s Junior Bible Class team and the school team. A good game resulted in a win for the latter by 11 points to 6. Paku, Runciman, and Mills scored for the school, Palm converting one of the tries. C. East and Evans each scored a try for the losers. Mr. M. Osborne refereed. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. HAWKE’S BAY v. POVERTY BAY. The players chosen to represent the Bay against Hawke’s Bay to-morrow arc requested to meet at the British Empire Hotel at 2.15 p.m., where a brake will he in readiness to convey them to the groundMATCH AT WANGANUI. [Press Association. J WANGANUI, Sept. 3. The match this afternoon between the Auckland Sacred Heart Old Boys and St. Mary’s Club was a fast game and resulted in a win for Wanganui by 3 points to nil. The local score consisted of a penalty goal kicked by Abbott. THE BRITISH TEAM. DEPARTURE FROM AUSTRALIA. United Press Association, Copy bight BRISBANE, Sept. 3. The British football- team sailed by the Marania for Vancouver. Mr. Harnett, the manager, interviewed, said the team had been royally treated in Now Zealand and Australia. He could never sufficiently praise the hospitality received. Mr. McEvedy, vice-captain, does not return to England. Ho intends t<> settle in New Zealand, and practise his profession as a doctor, Prior to their departure, the team made him a substantial presentation. AUSTRALIA V. CEYLON. ENGLISH, UNION REFUSE PERMISSION. United Press Association, Copyright (Received Sept. 3, 11 p.m.) • FREMANTLE, Sept. 3. Ceylon papers by tho mail state that the English Rugby Union- refused its consent to a match between tho Australian amateurs and a Ceylon team. This, it is believed, is because the lattor were compromised through playing tho “All Black” professional team last year. HOCKEY. WEST END WINS THE SHIELD. The deciding game for tho hodkey championship and shield was played yesterday afternoon, between- West End and Kia Kaha, and resulted in a win for the former after a hardfought game by 1 goal to nil. The game was splendidly contested, and was in many respects an excellent exposition of the game. Each side ex-

hibited stubborn dofonco against the onslaughts of tlm opposing forwards, but West End, who had the hotter of the game all through, thoroughly deserved their win. For the losers Garrett, Bright, and Tabernacle played well,' and of the •vinning team Olsen, Roderick, McLnehlnn, and Monk deserve special mention. Mr. 1\ W. Bushnell was a capable referee. WELLINGTON BEATS TARANAKI [Press Association.] NEW PLYMOUTH, Sept. 3. Tho Taranaki and Wellington representative hockey tennis met to-day. Tho ground was in perfect order, arid tho day was gloriously line. The game was most interesting and exciting at times, play travelling rapidly up and down the field. Wellington were more accurate in shooting, and several goals were saved by the narrowest of margins. Otherwise the game was remarkably even. In the first spell, both sides had hard luck, Thompson’s goal for IViranaki being disallowed for off-side, and Willis, of Wellington, drove over tho top of tho cage. In tho second spell iSargant scored for Taranaki, but tho referee gave no goal. With ono in junto to play, Nixon shot fair into Taranaki’s goal, and Wellington this won by one goal to nil. WANGANUI BEATS HOROWHENUA. [PitEss Association.] WANGANUI, (Sept. 8. , The Horowhenua representative team was defeated by the local team on Cook’s Gardens this afternoon. Although tho score, eight goals to nil, was largo, the game was not altogether one-sided. Tho visitors attacked several times, but lost the ball when in the circle. The Wanganui forwards showed great dash and pace, and made the most of their chances. Their half lino was weak, but Millar in goal was brilliant. The visitors’ forwards lacked combination, and bunched too much, thus spoiling one another’s chances. Smart, right back, played well. Mr. Wakoly made a competent referee. CYCLING. The road race to Ormond and back arranged by Mr. H. 'Anderson, was run off' yesterday afternoon in splendid weather. Out of 12 entrants 11 faced the starter, and the winner turned up in Joe King (Giuin), with P. Fishbach (45sec) .second, and H. Anderson (scr.) third. King won easily, .and a great linisli took place for the other positions. H. Anderson won the prize for tho fastest time, taking 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete the course. Tho first and second riders were mounted on “1‘ lyers,” and Mr. Anderson rode a “Centaur.” WOOD-CHOPPINC COMPETITION. The wood-chopping contest held at Ormond yesterday was largely attended. A large number of peoplo drove out from Gisborne, and visitors were present from all over the district. The various events were well contested, and some close finishes resulted. The following are the results:— ... Novice Handicap.—First- Heat: jS. McKay 1, G. Clunio 2, E. How Chow 3. Second Heat: 1). Neenan 1, W. Parsons 2, G. Murray 3. Final: G. Murray 1, D. Neenan 2, N. McKay 3 . ■ Boys’ Handicap.—Eric Bennie 1, G. Scrimgour 2, P. McMillan 3. Champion Handicap and gold medal.—First Heat: It. Williams 1, M. Williams 2, 0. Blowes 3. Second Heat: D. O’Rourke I, G. Murray 2, G. Parsons 3. Final: R. Williams 1, D. O’Rourke 2, 0. Biowes 3. CRICKET. COACH FOR CANTERBURY. [Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 3. At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Cricket Association, held last night-, the lion, secretary reported that he had received the following communication from Lord Hawke:—“l have pleasure in informing you that I have engaged E. Humphreys, of Kent, for your Association. He is one of -the most reliable men in their eleven, and I have the very greatest confidence that, he will give you every satisfaction. A very good all-round man- is what you want, and I really consider I have been lucky in getting him. Ho will sail with Relf as soon as the season is over. I -hope he will bear out all I have said for him With every good wish for the success of cricket in New Zealand, yours very truly, Hawke. July 22, 1908.” Satisfaction was expressed at the choice, and the lion, secretary was instructed to communicate with Lord Hawke, thanking him on behalf of the Association. THE TURF. United Press Association, Copyright (Received September 3, 11 p.m.) _ SYDNEY, Sept. 3. While training at Randwick, Proceed and Gold Piece collided violently, receiving injuries necessitating the destruction of both. CHESS. CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. United Press Association. Copyright LONDON, Sept. 3. In the chess championship matches Lasker won four games and Tarrasch ono game.