SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6, 7 January 1914, Page 7

SUNDRY SPORTS.

ATHLETICS. AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. [Per Press Association.] Wellington, January G. The following team has been chosen to represent New Zealand at the Australasian championship meeting:—A. W. Dormer (Auckland)., middle distances; G. P. Keddell (Southland), hurdles and broad jump; McHolm (Napier;, hammer and shot-putting events; D. Cashman (Wellington),

walks; J. Beatson (Otago), distance events. The men, with the exception of Beatson, will leave at once for Auckland, whore, they will compete at the Exhibition sports on Saturday, leaving for Sydney on January 20. Beatson wil Itravel via Bluff and join the team at Melbourne. Mr W. H. Pollock was selected as manager of the team (subject to his consent), and delegate to the Australasian Amateur Athletic Union conference, .which" will take place during the championship meeting. Mr Keddell was appointed co-delegate. CYCLING. MOTOR-PACED RECORDS. Timaru, January 0. On the Caledonian track this evening, A. 0. Donald broko'two New Zealand motor-paced 'cycling records, doing one mile in Imin 35 3-~>soc, and two miles in 3min 14sec. BILLIARDS. CRAY V. REECE. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] I United Press Association.]

London, January 5

An addition of £IOO a-side has been made to the stakes ill the Gray-Reece billiards match. FOOTBALL. NORTHERN UNION TOUR. Sydney, January 6. The Yorkshire Post of November 12 contains a report of the meeting of the general committee of the Northern Rugby Union. The committee decided to suggest agreements to flic Xew South Wales and New Zealand leagues regarding the-transference a'. players and the terms of payment.

THE "ALL-BLACKS*" TOUR.

Sydney, January 0. The San Francisco 'cor'respboden; of the New Zealand Rugby Union team, which has just returned from a tour.oil,the, pacific Coast, has, bjeen subjected to rather severe criticisms by Dai Thomson, the Welsh International player, in a weekly publication printed at. Victoria, British Columbia.

Thomson states that lie did not think the team so strong as the "Al Blacks" of 1900. The players die not pgssess ,the , physique of, -Gallagher's team, and did not greatly' im press anyone with their display. Hi referred to the obstruction tactic: such as accidentally colliding with an opponent. Although this does not suggest trickery, it was unfair ,' ' v BASEBALL. Sydney, January (!. The papers are discussing the probability of baseball supplanting eric ket in public favor. The Sun say: that it will not threaten the siipre macy of cricket for many summers, but there is no doubt it has entered the field as a rival ganio. BOXING. SMITH-M'GOORTY CONTEST.

• Tn view of subsequent events, when the New Zealander, Dave Smith, was knocked out by M'Goorty inside of two minutes, the following from'the Sydney paper prior to the contes' makes interesting reading:— All over- the world boxing enthusiasts are looking forward to the Smith* M'Goorty contest. It is for the middleweight championship of the world, and it is the first time since Burns and Johnson met in Sydney that a world's title has been fought for in Australia. All the leading American newspapers have arranged for special cable service giving a description of the contest. The biograph pictures which are to be taken have already proved a valuable property. Tn Australia the interest is naturally keener still, for every good Australian want;, to see the world's title come to Dave Smith. The interest is shown by the fact that tip till last night over 200 seats had been booked by wire or letter in the £2 seetion of the house, for sportsmen who are coming from the country districts of New South Wales. Parties of enthusiasts are also making the journey from Melbourne and Brisbane. The crowd at the Rushcntters' Bay Stadium 911 Thursday night promises to equal, il it does not exceed, the record put up when Johnson took the heavyweight crown from Tommy Burns. ft is fortunate that the ferry service to Rushcntters' Bay has come into existence soon' enough to lie of use, lor Ihe train traffic is sure to be inordinate] v heavy.

If paco and skill can .'win the contest, Davo Smith should do tho link. Seen yesterday, he appeared to he in the host of condition. JTe is half a pound under weight, and says that he feels good all over. It was interesting to watch Ihre doing his hiograph work yostevday. He understands the moving picture business from the actor'3 viewpoint

Ironi Alf /■• "'"I lo " k ;l l>i''>'ni'H'iil part in directing the opera hns. Hi work l)efore the camera _ was wide!-, varied, ranging from skipping to a brisk spar with Gordon '"toglu'J. h was only light sparring, but .hero was that siiai> about the Australian champion that indicates that ne is lighi up to concert pitch. Notwithstanding thatoie was so slimmarly disposed of by M'Ooorty on the ia.st occasion that they mot. Smith is full <>; confidence-as to his ability to win. CRICKET. The Stratford team to moot Inglewood on the Showgrounds to-morrow will be selected from the following:— Bill, Halo, Fraser, Wheeler, East, I\. .Jackson, Kirkmaii, Standen, Bamfo'rd, Urown, Harkness, Lawrence, Anderson, Clayton. Members are requested to be on the ground by 1.30. CHESS. THE AUCKLAND TOURNEY. |"Per Pkehs Association.] Auckland, January 7. The championship was continued yesterday.- Dodds held the advantage all through the game with Stewart, who resigned when a mate was threatened. Wingfield developed a strong attack against Moore, who resigned' after a hard-fought contest. Griersou developed a superior paw,! position against James, who resigned. Severne boat Barnes after a close game. Barnes resigned when hi.-; pawn was queened. Gyles and Miles agreed to draw on the 58th move. Myers boat Hicks after a line contest. The Mason-Danes game went to the 89th move,, when D&vies resigned.

The following table shows the pre-

sent position • Wins. Draws. Lossi Killing ... 7 1 ' 1 Davies ... 6 2 1 \f&son ... 0 1 2 Mfles 0 3 1 Barnes ... 5 2 2 Gr£les ... 5. 4 1 Stewart ... 5 1 3 Dddda .«* - 0 5 W^i^field. ... 4 0 5 -Un-erne 2 3 4 drier son ... 3 1 5 .Myers ... 3 1 5 •Tames 9 1 7 Ricks ... 1 0 9 M<J>ore ... 1 0 9