NOTEBOOK OF SPORT

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21577, 13 September 1935, Page 18

NOTEBOOK OF SPORT

Boxing Championships The Canterbury amateur boxing championships yml be held on Wednesday next in the Kadiant Hall. The following entries have been received: Fly-weight: H. Anderson, J. Bailey, G. Mooar, E. Pailsey, R. Tonks. Bantamweight: J. O'Connor, R. Overend, P. Campbell. Feather-weight: J. Mitchell, A. J. Hawes, R. Overend. W. Jagger, N. Fisher, F. O'Connor. Light-weight: N. Fisher. Welter-weight: W< Rhodes, H. C. Bliss, H. Knott, D. McLeod, E. Fail. Middle-weight: R. A. Lilley, P. Smyth, C; E. Barnes, T. Lister, G. Low. Light heavy-weight: J. Aspell, R. J. Rains, P. Sheehan, A. J. Bourne, W. Lister. Heavy-weight: A. J. Bourne, R. J. Rains, P. Sheehan, W. Lister. McCready and-'l'JSller Earl McCready, the visiting Canadian wrestler,- who has not had a fall registered against him,in 22 bouts in New Zealand, and his manager, Mr W. Miller, will give exhibitions in the Toe H gymnasium next Tuesday night. The evening, which has been arranged to aid the.sports* queen, will start at'B o'clock. Miller was formerly a famous wrestler and was one of the most colourful and spectacular men who ever visited Australia, ,a

Yacht Building Activity A definite and significant sign of returning prosperity is reflected in the boat-building industry of Auckland. A total of £20,000 is an estimate of the amount being spent at present in the construction of new yachts and launches for the pleasure fleet of the Waitemata. "It is definitely a record season for boat-building in Auckland," said Mr A. Logan, a well-known builder and designer of yachts who has been interested in the sport for the last 40 years. "I remember *as many as nine or 10 boats being built iii the one season some years ago, but I recall nothing to compare with the present activity." The new crait comprise a wide variety and thought, both modern and conservative, is displayed in their design. They range from [what will be one of the largest A I class yachts to fast "I'4-footers." One of the most surprising features of the building is the large amount of work ; that is being undertaken by amateurs. F. J. Grose Married F. J. Grose, the well-known champion cyclist and Empire Games representative, was married last week, and his many friends of the cycling fraternity will wish him and Mrs Grose every success, . ,

Cycling Time Trial Last week-end the Canterbury 100 kilometres championship under time trial conditions, drew a very disappointing field, only three facing the starter. This type of event provides the most searching test of speed and stamina, as every rider has to depend entirey on his own efforts, and, consequently, is a race deserving of classic status. The race also provides a splendid opportunity for riders to justify their' claims to be placed on the scratch mark in ordinary handicap and championship events. Although there was not a big entry, it was expected that about 12 riders would take part. The winner, R. B. Blakeway, who is the present New Zealand road champion, has a lengthy list of notable successes, and his success on Saturday was not unexpected. He is a young rider with a particulary bright future, and his time of 2hrs 59.6min for the distance under conditions that were not conducive to fast times, was a creditable effort. The performance of A. J. Lancaster, the runner-up, was not.far short of that of the winner, he having taken only 45sec longer to complete the course. Lancaster appears to be developing into a high-class long-distance rider, and should ride well in the "Round the Gorges" race of 100 miles. Fastest time and fourth place in the handicap race went to E. G. Taylor. This improved rider has benefited considerably from experience recently, and Saturday marks the first occasion; of his gaining fastest time honours in open company. |

Wellington Cricket Coach It has been indicated that the Wellington Cricket Association will probably secure L. Keating, of Melbourne, as its coach for the coming season. Keating wa§ recently made a presentation in recognition of his 25 years' record as a player under the Victorian Cricket Association. He is held in high esteem as a player and a coach and in recent years he has been giving good service to the Richmond Club, prior to which he was associated with the Collingwood Club. Keating has figured prominently in first-class cricket for Victoria, and in a match against New South Wales at Sydney some years ago he made a score of 154 in Victoria's second innings, which realised 346 runs.

Novice Cycling Fixtures -The following are the novice cycling fixtures:— September 14—Spreydon Club, 20-mile, novice. Three miles, schoolboys. September 28—New Brighton. Field day; 30-mile novice championship; 3-mile schoolboys (Weaver Cup). November 23—New Zealand Championship Centre.

Cyclists Ride to Invercargill Early Tuesday morning, I. J. Taylor and F. J. Grose set out to cycle to Invercargill for the South Island road championship. After competing there to-morrow, it is their intention to ride back to Christchurch in time to compete in the "Round the 'Gorges" the following Saturday. .

"Round the Gorges" Cyclists , are reminded that entries for the "Round the Gorges" close .tomorrow with thg secretary of the Papanui Club, or Mr R. Httl.

Sussex Proud of J. Parks

In Sussex they are wondering why the English selectors have not called upon J. Parks this season. Parks is one of the players in the Marylebone £™ ke *SS b team coming TO Ne\v Zealand this year. They claim X try The elder ol the Sussex brothers he has gone from strength to strenrth' and now, at 32, he is clearlv a Si accomplished cricketer fore. Seven times in thelast „,•»£ seasons he has scored his » S generally with an averae* «* w run s about 30 Last su^efhfscSedW runs, including five wlto the fane average of 48. He also took w wxckets, but they cost 30 runs *SLS S e juTS a h t is th Tt fpr SS over*wTckefs atan only 18 runs. He wejS ear?eThi^,° f m the Players' side Srll Pl3Ce Single Wicket Match

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