SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 90, 15 April 1912, Page 4

SUNDRY SPORTS.

BIG BILLIARDS. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) United Press Association.) Loudon, April 14. liarresnn’s score is 15,900, and Liiidrum’s 11,501. FOOTBALL. London, Apr;] 14. At Association football, Ireland boat V. ales by three goals to two. Sydney, April 14. 1 ne league football team which recently visited England, defeated the Metropolis by 2/ points to 9, and Hunter district by 22 points to 5. LAWN TENNIS. Sydney, April 14. Jones (New South Wales) defeated Campbell (Victoria), 6-2, 3-6, 8-6. In the doubles, March and Sayers (New South Wales) defeated Rice and Campbell (Victoria),'l-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-3. In the ladies’ singles, Mrs Ford defeated Miss Collins, 6-2, 8-6. The doubles wore won by Mrs Ford and Miss Cokings. Christchurch, April 14. Mr A. F. Wilding, writing to a friend in Christchurch regarding criticism on his absence in the Davis Cap contests, says that when he promised to come to New Zealand lie had no idea that from June, 1911, he was to be a member of a large firm in the City of London. Under the circumstances he could not ask leave to make an extended visit to New Zealand From June to February he had not played tennis., A BIG MOTOR DRIVE. (Received 15, 9.5 a.m.) Sydney, April 15. Birtlos has concluded a motor ride from Fremantle to Sydney, 2600 miles, in 28 days. A CRICKET PESSIMIST. (Received 15, 9.25 a.m.) London, April 14. Mr Sidney Pardon, writing in the Sunday Times, says the promoters of the Triangular contest are confronted with the risk of failure. Noiody seriously believes that Australia Inis found adequate substitutes for those remaining behind. Australia has produced only one Trumper. Armstrong and Ransford were the two best bats in Victoria, Ransford having no equal anywhere. South Africa will be handicapped by the absence of Percy Sherwell and Voyle. Mr. Pardon predicts that Bardsley will be the best batsman in the Australian team.