SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 67, 14 March 1912, Page 5

SUNDRY SPORTS.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM. 'By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Johannesburg, March 13. The team has been completed, Strieker replacing Zulch. DISCOURTESY DENIED. Sydney, March 13. The president of the Board of Control disclaims discourtesy regarding Lord Desborough’s cable, winch he states lie never, saw. A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE. Melbourne, March 13. The Citizens’ Cricket Committee has received a cable from the Marylebonc Cricket Chib, stating that they feel it is impossible for Marylebonc to interfere in the selection of a team to represent Australia. , IRELAND DEFEATS GRIFFIN. Napier, March 13. A large number of spectators witnessed the boxing contest between Barney Ireland (Waipawa), champion middle-weight of New Zealand (11.2), and Jim Griffin (Greymouth), cxci)amnion middle-wcigJit of Australia (11.7), in the Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, to-night, for a purse of £4O, fifteen three-minute rounds. The first round saw some vigorous boxing, both men mixing matters willingly. Ireland took entire charge in the second round —Griffin being practically knocked out when the referee (Tim Tracy) stopped the fight., SPORTS PROTECTION LEAGUE. Nelson, March 13. At a well-attended mooting to-night it was decided to form a branch of the Sports Protection League. Secretary Pa ape addressed the meeting.