SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 34, 23 January 1912, Page 6

SUNDRY SPORTS.

SHERWELL STAYS AT HOME. (By Electric Telegraph.—-Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Johannesburg, January 22. Shenveil will not accompany tho South African team to England. CRICKET MANAGER. Sydney, January 22. The secretary of the Board of Cricket Control has received a letter, signed by tho six players mentioned this morning, elaborating the objections to tho appointment of a manager by the board, and stating that unless the demands were conceded they would not accept selection,' and, if selected they would not accompany the team to England. (Received 23, 8.30 a m.) Sydney, January 23. • The cricketers’ letter contends chat the players are legally entitled to select their own manager. ' If they wore not allowed it would I o a breach of faith. They would raise ro objection to the Board appointing a representative to watch its interests, but all his expenses should" be paid by the Board and not made chargeable against the takings of the tour. They' are anxious to go to England, but respectfully but firmly decline to go except under their own manager. (Received 23, 9.5 a.in.) Melbourne, January 23. A number of other players desired to sign the protest to the Board. Any whoso selection was considered anyway doubtful was not allowed to do so. OARSMEN FOR OLYMPIA. Sydney, January 22. A team of eleven Sydney and two Melbourne oarsmen have been chosen to represent Australia in the eightoar contest at the Olympic Games at Stockholm. (Received 23, 9.5 a.m.) Sydney, January 23. The Rowing Association has cabled a challenge to the Bander Club for an eight-oar race on the Thames after the Australian eight has competed at Stockholm. OVERLAND CYCLING RECORD. (Received 23, 9.5 a.m.) •Adelaide, January 23. Overland Birtles cycled from Perth 1975’miles in twenty and a half days. The previous record was twenty-seven days' fifteen’ hours. TRUMPER’S INJURY SERIOUS. tJ. T.. / \ I yj xj (Received 23, 9.5 a.m.) Melbourne, January 23. Trumper’s injury in tho Adelaide test is more serious than anticipated. The doctor has opened a large lump formed on the shin. He is hopeful that Trumper will be able to play in the fourth test. uit*s t iui/utii : ww—sm iot isom THE OXFORD EIGHT.

(Received 23, 9.20 a.ra.): London, January 22. Littlejohn (Victorian) and K. T. Hamilton (of Adelaide) arc rowing in the Oxford boat. RANJITSINHjI RETURNS. (Received 23, 9.20 a.m.) London, January 22. The “Express” says Ranjitsinhji is coming to England for the cricket season, as he is desirous of playing in test matches. INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE. (Received 23, 9.20 a.ra.) < London, January 22. The “Athletic News” predicts a dispute of international dimensions owing to' the footballer Frawley deciding to return to Australia with the Australasian team. RIFLE SHOOTING. (Per Press Association.! Auckland, January 22. The Defence Department’s scheme of forming district or group rifle associations in the military districts throughout New Zealand has not appeared in a favourable light to quite a number of riflemen in Auckland. Govermhent control of championship mootings has frequently been objected to, and the Auckland Rifle Association has refused to affiliate with the Auckland District Rifle Association, which was recently formed by the defence authorities. Captain Shepherd, chairman of the Management Council of the Auckland Rifle Association, who was interviewed by a Herald reporter, is one ox those who are strongly opposed to the scheme. The whole of the expenses for shooting matches were, he said, provided by the competitors themselves, and the only things asked from the Government were railway passes. “We cannot see why any Government or any body should say how we are to spend our own money, especially when the Government does so little. It gives the men for class firing 100 rounds a year, and 100 rounds a year is of no earthly use to a man who desires to make himself a first-class shot. The objectors cannot see any valid reason for the Government to run prize meetings for which the men subscribe the prize money.”

When Colonel G. C. B. Wolfe, officer commanding the Auckland military district, was asked for an expression of his opinion of the matter, he said lie would prefer not to discuss it at present, as General Godloy would arrive in Auckland in a few' days, and might wish that any official announcement should come from himself.

• ATHLETICS. Wanganui, January 22. The Wanganui Caledonian Society’s 2Dth annual gathering was held today in glorious weather. There was an enormous crowd present. A. Holmes won the one mile and hall [mile cycling event's, and M. Ford the I lap dash. In the 120 yards amateur, W. Darby won from J. Goss in II 4-ssec, both local men. R. Opie wan fourth in the 75 yards amateur, which was won by J. B. Stolir, witli H. Martin second. 'lime, 7 -1-s,sec. C. Breed won the mile fiat in Jin in 26scc. A. Avonson came first, J. A. Campbell second and A. C. Kitto third in the 120 yards hurdles, which was run in ISsec. The quarter-mile fiat resulted in a win for H. Martin, tho time being 51 sec. The half-mile flat was won by L. McDonald. Time, 2min 2 4-ssec. The 220 yards bracelet was won by J. Goss (14yds), R. Opie second, V. Williams third. Time, 22 2-ssec. The furlong hurdles resulted: L. Lawrence 1, A. C. Kitto 2, Evonson 3. Honours’in ibc dancing wore shared by J. McKenzie, J. McKochnio, and in music by R. McKochnio and C. McArtney. A feature of the sports was some really fine wrestling, the chief of which was the bout between Alee. Bain and Moan a Para tone for the championship of New Zealand and £SO aside, it being won by the former after a scientific exhibition. Moana secured tho first, fall, but Bain got the next two and won the contest.

SWIMMING. Masterton, January 22. The fifth annual swimming carnival of the Wairarapa centre of the Swimming Association was held to-day. There were about 2000 persons present. The provincial championship warwon by C. Brice (Wellington), and the 440 yards handicap by F. Seymour (Napier), LAWN TENNIS. Masterton, January 22. The Wairarapa Lawn Tennis Assn ciation’s championship meeting w. : opened on Saturday and continued 1 < day. So far none of the events im<-. been completed, but neither Ollivier. Miss L. 'Williams, or Mrs Hartgih have yet been beaten in singles o: doubles. Wellington, January 22. /The Wellington Provincial Lawn Tehnifi Association’s thirteenth annua! tournament continued to-day. J. C. Peacock and C. Gore defeat od F. M. B. Fisher and P. White Parsons in the final of the men’s championship doubles, 6—4, 4—6, 9—7. In the ladies’ championship doubles. Mrs Goldie and Miss E. Travers bea*. Misses E. Williams and K. M. Nun Jttdeyjr (fefrik-. 7 ! p--?t E. Reeves won the final of N tht junior men’s handicap singles, defeat ing 11 Rawnsloy (GO —58). Swanston and Peacock are left it the championship singles.. The tournament continues to-mor-row, when it is expected it will conclude.