SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 56, 11 July 1913, Page 3

SUNDRY SPORTS.

THE WINGFIELD SCULLS.

OBJECTION TO McVILLY

r B-Y Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] (Received 9.30 a.m.) London, July 10.

There is much comment at McVilly not being allowed to enter for the Wingfield Sculls on the ground that he was not born in the United Kingdom, though Howelk won the Sculls in 1898, Kelly in 1903, and Salier, a Tasmanian was third yesterday. The race committee argue that Kelly and Salier learned sculling in England.

McVILLY RETIRES ANNOYED (Received 10.15 a.m.)

It is understood that Sailer's entry in the Wingfield Sculls was justified because lie was a British officer nominated by a London Rowing Club. Replying to criticism in the English sporting press, McVilly denies that he has been guilty of an unsportsmanlike action. He explains that in order to avoid the booms at Henley he took the centre of the stream, and only took Pinks’s water when he had the race well in hand. If an Englishman won an important race in Australia he would have received very different treatment. McVilly admits that the Wingfield Sculls Committee were justified by the rules in refusing his entry for that race, but it was inconsistent in face of the previous exception. Ho states that he has cancelled his season’s engagements, and will not row in England again.

LAWN TENNIS.

GERMAN TOURING TEAM. (Received 9.30 a.m.) Sydney, July 11. The Australasian Tennis Association has invited a German team to tour Australia and possibly New Zealand this year. It is understood that a strong combination is available. France is unable to send a team.

THE DAVIS CUP. (Received 10.0 a.m.) London, July 10. Williams (America) beat Kreuzer (German) 6—4, 6—2, 4—6, 6—l. i The Canadians are playing the Belgians ;at Folkstone. Powell (Canada) defeated Deborman (Belgium) 6—2, 6—l, 6—l. Schwenger (Belgiuni) defeated Watson (Canada) 6—4, 6—l, 6—o. • i. ■ * "

(Received 1.0 p.m.)

lii the Davis Cup, McLoughliri defeated Froitzheinr 5—7, 2—6, 6—4, ,6-2 y G—2.

CRICKET.

.GENTLEMEN v. THE PLAYERS

The wicket was wet and there,.was a sensational start. The Gentlemen ■lost three wickets for no runs, and. had seven wickets down for.., thirtyeight when Jessop went in. He played brilliantly,' securing 81 in seventy minutes. Falcon, the last man ; in, cleverly gave Jessop the bowling.. The innings closed for 139, and Jessop received an ovation. The Players scored 93 for two wickets (Tarrant 57 unfinished).

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

N.S.W. TOURING TEAM. (Received 10.40 a.m.) Sydney, July 11. The Rugby League football team departs for New Zealand on August 16.

HOCKEY.

STRATFORD, v. KAPOXGA A

Stratford and Kaponga A. met in Stratford yesterday. The game was fast and even throughout and ended in a draw, each side scoring two goals, the scorers for Stratford being Priest and Beaumont. Mr H. S. Harris capably carried out the duties of referee.

StratfoM will meet Inglewood at Inglewood next Thursday, this being the last game of the round, but the teams will have to meet once more in a game previously postponed.

Inglewood beat Kaponga B yesterday by 5 goals to nil.