ALL BLACKS AGAIN WIN

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 853, 27 June 1910, Page 4

ALL BLACKS AGAIN WIN

AUSTRALIA BEATEN. BEST GAME OF THE TOUR. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright, (lice. Juno 2G, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, Juno 26. After tlip finest game of the tour, tlio All Macks .yesterday scored a victory against Australia by'C points to nil. Thy play throughout was of a liighcluss order, hard and even, and generally speaking the fixture was contested in excellent spirit. The homo team was decidedly strengthened by the inclusion of the three Queenshuiders, Tiinbury especially proving himself a tower of strength. '.Hie, New Zcahiiders won the toss, and for the first-spell liad tlio assistance, of what little wind there was. I'm' , tiio greater part of the lirst half the Blacks were on the defensive, and it whs well into the second spell before they managed to get the upper hand and the first score appeared. 'J lie weather was beam if ul. _ Tlio teams were constituted as follow: — New Zealand:—full-back, O'L-cary; three-quarters, .Stohr, iiitchinson, and Buna; five-eighths, .Mynott and Fuller; half, Roberts; forwards, iUdland, .Uaguire, Francis, Pa ton, Patterson, M'kellar, and Wilson; wing forward, Avery. Australia.—Full-back, Dwyer; tlirerquartors, Gilbert, Campbeil, Prentice, and Dunbar; five-eighths, Hodgciia; half, Wood; forwards, Row, Jiiddleton, Grilliu, George, Clarkson, Fanner, Timbury, and .Murphy. The Jasi-iiainod three are Queenslandcrs. How kicked olf, but A very returned almost immediately, and the Bines were called on to defend their liU'i. Sorunia in Bliio territory followed until Uwyev relieved. The Macks, however, cauio again, and fast piny was the order of the day, one limit ending in Burns marking at half-way, but Stolir missed the goal. ' Francis ■ind I'aHorson then worked tlio ball down to the Blue goal-line, whe.ro play hung for several minutes, Wood eventually kicking out. Some speedy passing bouts ensued on boil) sides, Burns eventually marking. O'Leary kicked, but Dwyer caught the. ball and stopped the follow-up, '.''he Blacks at this stage were showing lino combination, Francis, Mitchiusoii, and Avory being prominent. They were presently awarded another lwnalty shot, Stohr's kick narrowly missing. Tlio Blues now got a move on, and n fine passing rush by Hoclgcns, Campbell, and Dunbar resulted in the ball dropping over the line, tlio Blncks forcing. Play was returned to Blue, territory, but the bomb team repeated its passing tactics, Fuller stopping another grand rush. Even play followed, and Stohr had another incllcctu.il shot at goal, through Wood being penalised for oil-side, whereof there were many instances on both sides. third fast, play characterised llio final stages of the first spell, with hot scrum work and passing rushes. Tlio venue was repeatedly shifted from Blue to Black territory, and tlio Mack lino was again in danger several times, but neither side bad succeeded in getting over when half-time, sounded. On resuming, New Zealand "kick-out was recalled because Wilson got in front of the ball. The Black forwards, however, soon got going, their footwork being excellent. Tlio Blues, bowever, responded willingly, and pressed hotly, but Burns relieved. Soon the visitors were again hemmed in on their line, where I'aton came round the. licriim too quickly, and was penalised, i'lfamiire, however, charged down Row's kick, and tbo Blades swept forward again, Koberts, M'Kcllar, Wilson, and Patou ford 115; matters. A timely nfark by Campbell relieved, and, shortly aflorwards, 'Maguiro was penalised for illegal interference, but nothing resulted. Then I'attevson was penalised for hanging on to Wood, and JtuH'b kick just missed the bar. Tlio visitors now roused themselves in earnest, the first try coming from a fine piece of work- Stohr gathered the ball, Divyor tackled him, but "Wilson picked up, and, making a lino run, scored near tlio corner. SUihr failed to convert. All Blacks 3 points Australia nil AYlion the ball was in play again Roberts almost immediately marked in the local 25, but Stohr's kick missed. The Blues then attacked, but Patterson relieved, and play went back to Blue territory. Several times the Blacks almost crossed their opponents' line, but Australia put up a stubborn defence. ,lust before the end, however,• the Blacks made another determined onset, and Patterson, Ridland, and Avery, by nice dribbling, got over the line, where Fuller fell mi the ball and scored. Stohr failed to convert. The game, thus ended: — All Blacks G points Australia "il The attendance at the match was 30,000. MAORIS DEFEAT AMERICANS. ■ THE PACE FAST. (Rec. Juno 26, 5.0 p.m.) Sydney, June 25. The Maori-American match, lvliielij was played as a curtain-raiser to tbo big engagement, furnished an interesting and exciting contest. The Americans played with their usual vim, and with improved tactics, but found their opponents perfectly willing to make tlio pace fast also. The Americans, however did all the scoring in tlio first spell', which ended in their favour by 11 points to nil. The Maoris, however, roused up in the second half, and their better knowledge, of the finer points again told, Diinbliim them to finish with i> score of 14 points to America's 11. Harrison, Hall, and Paratona scored trios,' Takarangi converting one. IN OTHER CENTRES. (By Telegrauli.-Spccial Correspondent.) Palnierston North, June 26. Conditions were splendid for football at Palnierston on Saturday when Kia Toa defeated Old Boys by 14 points to 3. The game was a very close one, and Old Boys played well in the forwards, and showed promise of devclopiii" a good back division. The Kia Toa forwards displayed plenty of energy in following up and in the tight, lint their backs seemed lost as far as dash went in attacking, though their defence, especialluy that of the two live-eighths, was very solid. For the winners Ward kicked two good penalty goals, and converted a try scored by Webb in the corner after n speedy dash down the. line. The other try was scored from a scramble by Mullin. The Old Boys' ,try was scored by Smith , . Several easy shots at goal from penally kicks were missed. .Mr. C Fraser was referee. The following were the junior results: —I'almerston (14 points)'heat Kia Toa (13); Feilding (5 points) beat Liutou (•■!)• High School won the third-class competition for the Footo shield. Masterton, Juno 20. In the senior Rugby football matches yesterday Cnrtcrlon (8) defeated Hod Star (nil); (iroytown won by default from Gladstone. In tlio junior division Weraiti (II) beat Groytown (0); Dnle-fii-ld (15) defeated T*>»'or Valley (nil); Jliixterton (17) defeated Liberals (12); lied Star forfeited to CartorUm. FoiUlitlß, Juno %. The niiileh between tlio L.ylton Street (Feilding) and College Street (Palmers-1

ton) schools took place at the Fcildjng Racecourse on Saturday morning, and resulted in a win for the Feilding School by 20 points to 3. Air. Fred. Pirani was referee. The Feilding club's senior team went into the field on Saturday against tlio Palnierston tcani to do or die, for unless the Feildin" players win every game- in the third round, they will lose the championship which they have held during the past two seasons. Foilding bent Pnlmerslon on Saturday by U points to 3. (13y Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, Juno 25. To-day was an ideal one for football, there was no wind, and an overcast sky. The Auckland Rugby Union placed a tempting programme before the public., and fully (iIJUI) spectators attended at Alexandra Park. The match from niiich most was anticipated was that between the Auckland and Thames I' ion representatives, but it proved to be aji easy victory for the city fifteen. The Secondary Schools' match, between King's College and Auckland Grammar School, created by far the greater excitement, tile latter team winning by 6 poinis to 3. One senior grade, and all junior matches, were also played at the Prtri;. The results were: Auckland v. Thames, Auckland won by 25 points to nil. Tries were seorod by Wylio, Jl'G'regor, Stewart, Wolfgranun, and Tyler. R, Mugee cmivortKl Uvo of tliese, and also" kicked two penalty goals. In the senior grade match, Parnell v. University, the fornior won by 12 points to 3. For the winners, Scliofield, Twitiame, and Hogan scored tries, and HanU-iek kicked a penalty goal. For the losers Scholicld scored a try. Chrlstchurcil, June 25. The results of the matches in the senior football competition to-day were as follow:—Christchurch, 12 points, v. Merivale, 3; Linwood, 7 points, v. Albion, G; Sydenham, 15 points, v. Old Boys, 3; jlarist Brothers, 12 points, v. Canterbury College, G. Bunedin, June 25. Football matches were continued today in fine but cold weather. Allmmbra (16 points), beat Union (nil); University (24 points) beat Port Chalmers (3); faieri P.-ovcrs (10 points) beat Kaikorai (9); Pirates (17 points) beat Duneciiii (3); Southern (1G points) beat Zin-gari-llichniond (nil).

ASSOCIATION,

GAMES GOOD AND OTHERWISE. TWO PLAYERS SENT OFF. Ramblers (1) drew with Thistle (i). Swifts (3) defeated Y.M.O.A. (2). Rovers (0) drow with Diamonds (0). All three Association first division matches on Saturday proved stubborn contests, though one at least only provided a grey and tawdry exhibition of Association football. Tho afternoon was dull but line, with a stiff breeze from the north. Details of tile play in the senior first division matches are as follow: — SWIFTS 3i Y.M.G.A., 2. Facing the wind, Swifts kicked off, nnd after a sharp attack, met with spirit, and play was transferred to midfield, where a fast, open game followed, Swifts, if anything, having the iulvantge. This phase of the match was succeeded by a series of sharp attacks by the V.11.C.A. men. From a corner given against Swifts, a goal very nearly resulted, the ball sailing almost through in a high flight. The goalkeeper threw up his arms just in time. A second onset was met by a spirited defence on the part of the Reds, and play was transferred to tho Y.M.C.A. iroiiliuouth, where two hot drives for the posts occurred in quick succession. No score resulted, a short period of interesting play followed in mid-field, tho forward nnd half-back lines of both teams striving vigorously for an opening. Finally, a corner-kick was given against Swifts, and a bye resulted. Again Y.M.C.A. attacked, and another bye was the result. Swifts, rallying, [hove the ball over the centre, but wore unable to break through. Y.M.C.A. counter-attacked, broke through, and a hot and well-directed shot at tho Reds' goal was brilliantly saved by M'Leau, whose work during llio afternoon was particularly good. Then followed a period of uninteresting play, culminating in a brilliant piece of individual play by Mouatt (outside-left wing), whoso hesitation at the critical moment prevented him from scoring at close range. 'Hie next second , a Y.M.C.A. ninn rushed him, and drove tho ball U> tho wing. Another attack by tlio Reds was more dnmjerous, the forward lino invading the V.M.C.A. goal in force, and a high dropping shot, well aimed, just slipped over tho bar. The remainder ol tbo spell was uninteresting, and when the whistle blew, no score bad been made. The second spell opened briskly, and in point of interest and exciting incident, completely eclipsed the first spell. A feature of the spell was the energetic and frequently excellent play of the Y.M.C.A. men, who had exceedingly hard luck in being beaten by a goal at the finish. The first score of the match was made after the anticipations of the spectators had several times previously been raised to the highest pitch of oxoitanont at the. prospects of a score. A sharp meleo took pla«e at the Y.M.C.t. goal, and the goalkeeper List his balance and fell backwards into the trench behind the posts, and Yessey slipped the ball through. Y.M.C.A. shortly afterwards drew up again, Tiinporley (inside leftwing), scoring willi 'a neat shot after a brisk attack. The work of Kingwell (outside, left-wing), on behalf ol Y.M.C.A., at this stage, is deserving of unstinted praise. Another score by Y.M.C.A., Phillips doing the honours', had the effect of smartening up the Swifts, and the game from this end was most hotly contested. Pye-Smith (Swift's right full-back) strained bis side, and had to change places with the goalkeeper. Swifts evened the score shortly after. Scott made a clover run down tho wing, centered to Swift, who neatly passed to Mouatt, the last-named scoring at close quarters. Tho winning goal was against Y.M.C.A., scored from a corner —a most difficult shot, and llio game onded. Swifts 3, Y.M.C.A. 2. Mr. J. Davidson was referee. THISTLE, 1; RAMBLERS, 1. The spectators who gathered at the Basin Reserve 011 Saturday to watch the contest between Thistle and Ramblers wivre not treated to a very good display. In the first place, a fairly high wind was against accurate passing; secondly, neither side had its full strength; thirdly, the combination was wretched, and, histlv, more than half the game bail to be played with ten men aside. This last was due to the referee having to order Johnston, of the Ramblers forward line, nnd Hall, one of tho Thistle full-backs, off the field for lightiiu',. The occurrence, took place, at tho eastern side of the northern IKWts, nnd happened in a clear field. The two players were both following the. ball as it went over the line, nnd Johnston endeavoured to block Hall, and so kit the ball cross the line. Trouble arose, nnd to the surprise ot even , one the men shaped up in lighting attitude, and mmle. several ivikl hits before any one could interpose. It was generally anticipated, after

llio fine games which Ramblers have, been playing of late, that a fairly easy win was assured them, but as the lirst spell advanced, and Thistle held their own in the ragged loose play, it seemed that Ramblers were simply vamping until they changed ends, and got the wind behind them. Some good individual worlc was done by both sides, but there was a general want of cohesion, and the best single-handed efforts came to nothing. At length, however, a goal was placed to tlio credit of Thistle. Simpson sent in a high dropping shot, which the ltamblers goalkeeper (Webster) should have turned ova- the bar. In his elfort to save, Webster jumped, and stopped the bull with tbo palms of his bonds, but he did not clear it. The leather dropped a few feet in front of the posts, and Duncan, who followed up smartly, hustled it through before the goalkeeper could recover himself. This was tlio only score in the first half. The theory that Ramblers had been saving themselves was exploded before the. spell had advanced very far. Ramblers had a number of excellent chances from well-placed corner kicks, but they could not pierco the Thistle defence for a considerable time. Eventually one of several attacks in front of Ramblers' goal was turned to account by the defenders, and the ball was taken from one end of the field to thft other, as the result of long passes. Trevethick was tho last Ramblers man to play the ball, ami, drawing Rowan away from tlio goal, ho was enabled to score. Thistle, 1; Ramblers, 1. There was no score after this, although both sides had opportunities in plenty. It was a relief when the referee, Mr. 8.. L. Salmon, gave the signal that the drab display of hard, indiscriminate kicking was at an end. ROVERS, NIL; DIAMONDS, NIL. After a somewhat unscientific display of football, Rovers drew with Diamonds at Newtowu Park, no score being registered. The play at tho outset was fairly fast and open, D. Roberts (Diamond right-half) obtained possession of the ball shortly after the kickoff, and nearly scored, tlio ball grazing tho bar. Several attacks by Diamonds followed, but the .Rover defence was very sound, and tho Blacks were unable to break through, though the work of tho wings was good. Towards the latter end of the lirst spoil, the play visibly depreciated in quality, frequent desultory kicking spoiling all ehiuicos of combined tactics. Individual play predominated, and whatever attacks wore noted resulted from scrambles rather than preconceived and concerted manoeuvres. During the second spell up and down play, varied by unsuccessful attempts to score, was the distinguishing feature of tho game, both sides throwing away chances on several occasions. Mr. H. L. G'odber was referee. SECOND DIVISION. St. David's defeated St. John's by 3 goals to nil. Jowctt scored all three goals for the winners. St. Augustine (2) boat Webb Street (0). Ingiiiiin scorod for tho winners. THIRD DIVISION. Wodestown Wanderers defeated Brooklyn by '2 goals to 0. For the winners, Kaynood scored one. Tbo second ricocheted from a Brooklyn player in a scramble round the -goal, and passed through the posts. Ashworth, in-goal, played a good game for the winners, and Furness for tbo losers. Notvtown Congregational beat St. David's by 2 goals "to nil. St. David's defeated St. John's by 3 goals to nil. All three goals were secured by Jowelt. FOURTH DIVISION. Brooklyn defeated Borhamporo by 3 goals to nil. Greeks, Bcavis, and Guilter scored for Brooklyn. Rovers (-1) defeated Petone (0). Brooklyn beat Marist B by 7 goals to nil. A. Kclleivay secured three goals, and L. Barton -four. Congregational defeated St. David's by 3 goals to 1. Loversngo (2) and Playne (1) scored for tlio winners. Bold also played well. Marist Bros. A beat Swifts B by 7 to 2. Tim following scored for tho winJiers: H. Car'rutbcrs, Burke, Hill, Sorney (2), and Kennedy (2). ltovers defeated Petone by 4 goals to nil. FIFTH DIVISION. Marist tiros, defeated Brooklyn by 2 goals to 1. Fitzgerald and Carmody scorod for the .Marist team, and Baldwin for Brooklyn. Scanlan, in goal for the winners, played a brilliant game. SIXTH DIVISION. Porirua (2) defeated Island Bay, after n fast and interesting game. BROWN SHIELD MATCH. THE WELLINGTON REPRESENTATIVES. Messrs. A. Williams, J. B. Paton, and 11. G. Mayer have, selected tlio following team to represent Wellington in the Brown Shield challenge match against Wanganui to be played at iNewtown Park on July 2:—Goal, C. Webster; full-backs, right, J. Pyc-Smiili, left, W. Hall; halves, M. Kerschberg, J. Bradbury, W. Jackson; forwards, (J. O'Shea, \V. Gibson, E, Timperley, and W. Mouatt. Reserves: Back, Vi. Roberts; half, R.. Paget; forwards, H. Smallboiio and Swift.

HARRIERS.

THE BROOKLYN CLUB. The Brooklyn Club held their weekly run Iron) the 'i'lionidon Baths on Saturday afternoon. As there was no paper (the eluh having intended to hold u teams' race, which, however, was abandoned owing to some of the members having to work), Y\\ X. Bcaven was told oIF to iiiaki! the pace, and at the same time to select the course. The route led from the baths up the hills, through the Rhodes Estate to Ngaio, thence by the road to Johnsonville, via Ifhandallah. i'roin Johnsonville, the pack, which was a small one (only sixteen men being present), divided into fast and slow tennis, and this proved to be a wise move. The road clown tlio gorge to Nghauranga was covered in fast tinie, and from this point the stretch to the Thorndoii Jisplanado was soon covered, and after a short "breather," a "run in" was held over the last SUU yards. Shaw was the first home, closelv followed bv T. Barnes and Delanoy". The distance' covered was close on 18 miles, and proved to be the stillest and longest run which this club has yet held. Next Saturday's rendezvous will be "tt'yatt's Tea Ko'onis, VorsiT Bay, and the run will commence at 3 p.m.

LAWN TENNIS.

ANOTHER WIN FOR WILDING. Ily Tolczrnuh—Press Associntion-OoDyrteßf London, June 20. Wilding, the, Nciy Zealand tennis champion, beat Froilzboim in the All England Singles Championship, 6—l, (3—l, (>—-'. Lowe beat Doust, G—3, G—l, 2—6, 6-4.

;:| HOCKEY.

it i- EXCITING AND FAST SHIELD " GAME. g i- WELLINGTON DEFEATS HAWKE'S i> BAY. yf. _ Tlic 1500 spectators who journeyed to 0 Day's Bay on Saturday to witness the a two representative matches wore pro's vkled with an afternoon's excitement. ° The- issue in the Wellington-llawkc's e Bay shield match was in doubt .it the t ond of the first spoil. No score had (1 k<e.n registered, although both towns '1 kid made splendid efforts. ' Hawke's Bay Jiad a liiro cloven in . the field, and the. contest provided one of the liiicst games of hockey ever n played in New Zealand. Wellington c played a. "do-or-dio" gamp, and it is '- not a little, to their credit iliat on 's Saturday they defeated probably one of ■', the fastest set of hockey players in tlio e North Island. Whan G. Davies scciiri' cd the winning goal., the excitement of j- tlio spectators was tieiiiaidoiis. n e Tlia Teams. e The learns were as follow:— " WELLINGTON (Yellow and Black;, s Goal-keeper, C. D. Morpcth; fuli:S backs, B. Kibblewliite, H. Harty; s halves, L. E. OJiristw, (J. Caiiipbdl, N. i. SmytJie; forward's, R. Pa.rwn, D. b Sm-iili, S. T. Jones, G. Davies, G. g Suiythe. HAWKE'S BAY (Black and Wliite). Goal-keeper, 11. De Luozc; full-backs, right J{. Brewer, left I' , . Lyons; halves, j- right J. M'Gaklrkk, cen.tro B. C. fcjuns nionds, loft J. Fear; forwards, riglit- - wing T. S. Atkinson, inside-right, It. s Frewer, bully 0. SUittky, iiwide-leit J. s Johnson, ieit-wiiig li. J. Haiiott. - First Spell. ' Hawke's Bay woirtho toss and plays ed on the northern half of the iield. s From the "bully" Hawko's Bay " charged, and play went to tlio corner. • Wellington made a dash immediately tlio free-hit was taken, and carried the 1 ball to_ tho other end of the lield, c where N. Smytho missed a shot at goal. Wellington were afterwards awarded a free-hit just outside tho opposing circle, but N. Smythe's pass .] to Jones brought nu snore, the goaij keeper, De Looze, saving in grand style. Wellington continued the splen- ~ did attack, until the Hawko's Bay j forced play down tho left wing.. 11. j Par ton now shone out with a splendid s run, and neatly centred to G. Smytho on the onnosite wing. Harty later frustrated n strong ell'ort by Hawke's Bay, and play was carried into Black ami Wliito's twjnt.y-h.VK, where Smith 5 had a but De Loozo cleared his j goal. Christie presently initiated a Wellington movement, (he ball passing j. to Smith, thence to Parton. the latter's shut finding the line. Tho home team were soon at it again, and occasionally Hawko's Bay attacked from the left wing per medium of Hallett, but the latter's efforts were frequently 1 upset by Kibblewbite. A free-hit for 2 Wellington near Hawke's Bay's twentyis live, taken by Christie, gave Jones an i opportunity, but the latter —who was , frequently giving "sticks"—again com- - mitted the same breach, and so- a r splendid opportunity was lost. At this • stage Harty was playing a great game; . his "saves" were frequent and his hitting perfect. Hnwko's Bay were f mvardod a free-hit against G." Smytho Q for obstruction in ■Wellington's twentyfive, but Harty again saved tho situation and passed across to Davies, but Wellington were iinablo to get away until a subsequent free-hit, taken by Kibblewhite, gave Davies an opening. 3 Tho latter, however, was blocked in 1 the opposing circle. The Whites' forwards now made a creditablo attempt to penetrate the 3 Yellows' defence, but again tho reliable t Harty met and stopped them. Both sides now pressed alternately, and if anything Wellington had the best of j the first spell. For simultaneous breaches, a "bully" took place in mid- ' Held, tho ball passing from Davies to ~ Smith, and Jones (Wellington) allowed ' tlio ball to rebound off his chest and J" through into the net. The goal 'i was disallowed. From the Hawke's Bay free-hit Parton sent in a wide shot a and missed. Free-hits were frequent on both sides, and presently I'arton made a splendid run, carrying play into the opposing defence. Hallett got going again, and the ball travelled 2 rapidly down-field and across to the y Hawke's _ Bay right wingers, where a 1- couple of free-hits were given in their r favour, and for a while their forwards kept up the attack. Wellington were later awarded two "corners," and subsequently Christie had a free-hit against the Whites, near the Hawke's Bay circle, but Hallett settled claims ' to tlio ball. Hawke's Bay now forced the leather back, and both sides were allowed freebits for various breaches. Partoti eventually secured the ball, and smit it downfield and out of play. Atkinson . got some paco on, but had crossed over and into Kibblowhite's clutches. Fra-ser was tho next to show out, sending in j a bard allot without effect, and then " Hallett and Co. initialed a grand at--1 tack on the left wing. fliirty subsci quuntly took a free-hit in Hawke's Bay ' territory, anld cleared his own shot, i and then G. Smythe centred to Smith, • and Jonca, who received the ball, kicked ■ it on. Wellington were penalised for j obstruction, and their opponents car- • lied play to tlio Yellow defence, but, : owing to a bad roll-in, lost tho ball, j Christie finally passing to Parton, the latter running up and over the goalline. Kibblewhite saved a charge from tlio twenty-five "bully,"but Brewer beat G. Smythe, and the Whites forced their opponents back, which necessitated Christie conceding a corner. Wellington charged, but were soon driven back V ami Jones saved from AYhites' next - free-hit, but piny still remained in r Yellow twenty-live. At half-time no :i score bad been notched. s Socoml Spell. s From the bully-off, N. Smythe passed D to G. Smythe, and Wellington got a a forward rush on. Joner- was always > beaten at the bully, Shattky (Hawke's ' Bay) appearing a bettor _ man. From 1 a penalty corner in Whites' defence, 8 Parton centred to Jones, wiio sent in a ' weak shot. From the "bully" at the ? twenty-Ovc, Frasor and At-kiaison mado 1 a desperate strangle, but- N. Smythe 3 saved well. AtkiTvson frequently shone--1 out with smart trk-ky work, and again L> Kibblowhit© "saved." G. Smythe se- ? cured the fell, sent it across to Davies, 1 but tho latter lost- it to a White half. r Hawke's Bay now brought their who!<s stirwigth to bear, and mad-; every ef- ? fort to get through between Harty and Kiibblwhite, a.nd, but for tliero two and ' Claude Campbell, would have got into 1 t'ne circle. WellingttMi were given n ' frco*hit in thoir own t-weiiitv-fivo, and, } later, -N. Smythe. "saved," and play went to the other ond. G. Smythe was pen.ifood. and the Whites' free-hit was settled by N. Smythe. Campbell. wli.mi. ill Hawko's Bay twenty-live, sent up too hard a shot. Ilallrtt and Kibblo- ■ j while oOT morn met, and. from a suliS'.<(|Ui>nt free-hit for off-side ngaiiut Hawko's H.\v. Davies cai-riod the b,1.!l over tio goal-lino. Hawke's Bay would liavo H'onxl but for Mio breach. I'lay was curried to luidfield, where Parton ; olrstructal Fear. From a roll-in, Clm's--1 tic and Campbell made an etfort down tJio left-wing, but G. Smythe failed to ' take tho pass. Atkinson, right wisig (Hv-.wko's liny), now made a fjloriou's i rim down field, and .proved too fast for N. Smythe, but lost the chance through

giving "sticks." Whites initiated an attack down their right wing, which was intercepted by Kibblowhkc. Howplay went dangerously near tho Wellington goal, and Fraser fa.iled with a shot at tho mst. Hawke's Bay kept playing hard upon the opposing Aα~i fence in grand stylo, and the ball contimie.d to haaig around Wellington's goal-mouth. Finally a scramble ctisuc<l,_ and Frasi-r secured the ball and t) sont in a hot shot, goalkeeper Jlorpctli o bemg taken apparently unawares. j- Hawke's Bay .: 1 goal ~ Wellington Nil s Morpcth, it must bo said, dropped o his stick and attempted to kick the [j ball out of tho way, and had ho suc- .. coeded in doing so 'a penalty bully would have, been given, as it was a certain, goal. n Wellington's clianco now appeared e hopeless indeed, and a number of tkrar T players began to hang out distress sign liaJo. Jones put himac-lf ofT-side, and from the free-hit in Whites' favour • tiio latter made tho pace hot. Camp- » Ml too,c a blind clearing shot, and pre)i scuiitly Jones mulkd tie ball, and 0 Brewer secured the leather. From a .. roH-i-n in midhVld by Whites play was { lorced towards AVollington's goal but Cainpbcil and Kibblewhite came to tho roscne. Hawko's Bay charged, and with only a few minutes to go \\ ellington wore awarded a freeliit. Harty took tho shot, but shortly after the Whites inaugurated a charge, ai.d were subsequently given a corner lilt. The, Wellington backs cleared tho l " situation, and their forwards rallied .' considerably. A splendid combined '• charge was initiated, Jones missing tlio ;■ goal net from just insido the circle. '• With five minutes to go, Davies, Smytho' and Co. made heroic efforts to get through, and from u free-hit tho ■\Untes gave a bad roll in, which gave i, Wellington an opportunity of gottin" i, through. Christie sent the ball over i- the side lino in clearing, and Whites :_ charged down tho right wing, but Mor- ■„ peth, in goal, saved splendidly. Then . Wellington got the ball, and 'after a grand forward rush Jones bcored amidst great cheering. Wellington 1 goal. Hawke's Bay '.... 1 goal. I. A third spell was started, and Wely lington again made a forward rush, the -. most- prominent players being Davies y and the Hiiwko's Bay goalkeeper. (1. e Smythe also made a grand run, and I, play went up and down the iield 1 smartly. Davies missed with a shot at is goal, and matters looked bad for Wei. o lington, when G. Smythe gave a free;s hit for kicking the bail. However, luck i- favoured Wellington, and after Jonce d had missed,with another shot at tho i- net, Parton, Campbell, and Smith took y the ball down together, and Davies re1. ceived the pass and scored a lucky (1 goal. The whistle immediately sounded 0 with the. score;— |r Wellington 2 goals. s Hawko's Bay 1 goal. ji Mr. Hatch, of Christchurch, was the ■ referee. f, Tha Curtain Raiser. ;. The Wairarapa Ladies v. Wellington e turned out to be a fast ganiu. The „ teams were as follow:— n Wellington (yellow) .—Goalkeeper, : > Bliss Fleet; full-backs, Misses Moore, D. y Tinney; halves, Misses M'Crae, L. r M'lutosh, It. Johnston; forwards, '- Misses Swindale, H. Stairinaiid, Keln ling, K. M'lntbsh, L. Kerslake. s Wairarapa (white). — Full-backs, '" Misses Miller, Laroach; fife-eighths, a Miss Waterson; halves, Misses O'Leary, s M'Calmoiit-, Chapman; forwards, Misses ! Ashton, jfteid, O'Leary, Ordish, Hollis. e Wairarapa substituted a five-oightli3 0 player for goalkeei>or. Wellington soon ._ after the bully-off, per medium of Miss Stairmand, made a strong attack, as--1 sisted by -Miss Swindale, and the latter v . scored. Later on Miss Kelling passed ~ to K. M'lntosh, ivho secured Wellington's second goal. The first spoil ;| ended with tho score—■ Wellington, 2; Wairarapa, 0. Miss lioid was prominent early in tho „ second spell, and scored first for the I visitors. Miss Hollis quickly notched [j Wairarapa's second goal. Miss Eersr lake was also suitably rewarded aftor a 'I splendid effort. Wellington, 3; Wairarapa, 2. Miss O'Leary scored* twice for i the visitors, and Miss M'lntosh equal- " iscd matters for the local eleven during S the second half. The game ended—Wel- ;! lington, 4; Wairarapa, i. Mr. C. S. ■j Falconer was referee. s . * OTHER CENTRES. o (By Tclegrapli.-Prcss Association.) ° Auckland, Juno 26. § The hockey matches were played here yesterday in ideal conditions, the a grounds being firm, and tlie weather ' calm. In tlie senior grado matches Uiil- ., versity defeated l'onsonby by four goals '", to one.; St. George Iwat Graftoai by lour goals to three; United ran over j North Shore, winning by 8 goals to 1. s Wanganui, June 26. b Tho representative hockey match on, Saturday afternoon resulted in Manar watu beating Wanganui by -1 to 3 after '■' a very interesting game. L The Hawke's Bay hockey and country II visitors to the shield match are invited r by the Sims Hardware Company, Haii- ~ nah's Buildings, Lnmljton Quay and Cuba n Street, to inspect the fine display of u .Messrs. Sp?ncer, Heath, and George's - prime English ash rattan cane and cork- ,. cnscil hiindle hockey sticks shown in their y windows.

', BOXING.

I THE WELLINGTON TOURNEY. . .-, The time for the receipt of entries I, for tlie Wellington Boxing Associae tion's tournament has been extended 1- mini 10 o'clock this morning.

n r GOLF.

(I j: ENCLISH OPEN CHAMPiONSHIP, t n WON BY BIiAID. 0 Bj TeleiraDh-Fross Assodation-OoDynzht London, Juno 25.' James Braid won the open golf , championship of England. The scores 1 were: Braid, 209j lle-rd, 303; Duncan, \ 3U4. b [Last year tho open championship 5 v.as won by J. H. Taylor (295), Ball 1 (301) and Braid (301) being second.] i MIRAJIAR CLUB. ? In tho Miramar Golf Club's medal ~ competition on Saturday, the best cards j wore us follow: —A. A. Chapman (seniors), So—6—7!);" U. A. Kobiesou (juniors), lUU—2O—SO. WELLINGTON V. MANAWATU. I The following team will represent tho ] Wellington Calf Cluij in their match j against the Mnniuvatu Golf Club at . I'aliiiL'rston North, on Saturday next:— , A. Duncan, W. licid, J. li. ".M'Ewan, '. A. 31'Cosh-Clark, V. G. Dalzicll. G. '. Didsluiry. K. W. Kirkby, G. T. (Jeorgo, . C. Nathan, 11. Frost, and A. l< , , I M'Shano. .\APfER V. irANAWATU. : (!Iy Tolcsrsiiia-Spccial Concjnoiirtcnt.) j Pal.T.arcton North, June 2G. 1 lieaiitiful weather prwrtiletl yestor- : day aitiTiioon for the golf match ho- , twicviii Napior and .Manawatu. The . i;anie wa:-, played on tho Palmcrston i links, which wore in line order. Tho > visitors won, after a close contest, by r live games to four. Following are the 5 results of the game, Napier names ber ing given first:— ! Thorburn, 0; Barraud, 1. Hector

Smith, 1; Strang, 0. C. Gordon, 0; Druoe, 1. Pharazyn, 1; M'Hardy, 0. Murray, 1; Harnian, 0. Major Gordon, 0; Moore, 1. Trontbock. 0; Tyernian, 0. Kelly, 1; Steadman, 0. Crosse, 1; Harden, 0. Dr. Bcrnan, 0; Cooper, 1. Total, Napier, 5; Manawatu, 4. On Saturday next the Wellington Golf Club will play Manawatu at Paltnerston. . In a match on Saturday, at Heretaunga, the Wellington Golf Club defeated tlio Hutt Golf Club by 9 games to 3.

SWIMMING.

MID-WINTER HANDICAP. About eighteen competitors braved yesterday's cold and faced the starter ,of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club's 50 yards Jlid-wintcr Handicap at To Aro Baths. The raco resulted in a win for It. Wat-tors, with £. Lovy second and I{. Healy third.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

EASTBOURNE DEFENCE CLUB. The Eastbourne Defence Rifle Club continued the whiter aggregate shooting on Saturday, with tho following result:- .

A standard of 60 points was set for handicap men. President Hobbs's possible at iOU jards is the first that has been scored since the club came into existence. Ho ie to receive a donation from the club.

BOWLS.

THE KAROBI. CLUB. The annual meeting of the Karori Eoivling Club was lield on Thursday in tlio club's pavilion. . The president (Mr. 11. Cook) occupied the chair. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs. Diekerson, Cathie, and Kaine. The annual report stated that the last season was opened on October 16 and dosed on April 30. The committee considered tho thanks of the club were duo to tho caretaker (Mr. Crawford) for the excellent condition of the grcon. A permanent water supply had been arranged for with .Mr. T. W. Lewer on very favourable terms. The Grounds Committee, with the help given by Mr. G. W. Brigham, had lost no time after the closing of the green in levelling and top-dressing tho ground, which by its present appearance seems to_ warrant the anticipation of its being in excellent condition for an early start next season. Satisfaction was expressed with the results of the first- year's experience of the altered conditions as a-dopted last year for refreshments. After paying for the alterations to carry out the scheme (amounting; to £6 155.) \the account closed with a debit balance of a few shillings only. The club was well represented at both the Northern Bowling Association and Centres' tournaments. In the local intcr-elub matches tho juniors wore to bo congratulated on their showing. Tho stars and pennants had' been won and successfully defended on many occasions, and were only lost towards the end of the season by a very narrow margin. Tho Edwin Feathers were also won or successfully defended on four occasions. In the- club's competitions the, champion bowls were, won by Mr. Hemsloy, the junior bowls by Mr. Hopu, tjie president's gold stars by Messrs. Lewer and Sunley, and the Cathie Pins by Messrs. Atlcin, England, M*Lcllan, and Magnus. The thanks of the club wero due to Mr. C. 11. Dickerson for the gift of two ganlen seats and help iii olljl-i ways, to Messrs. Lower. M. P. Spiers, Roberts, ai;<l Drydoii for various gifts, and to the president and vice-president for their handsome trophies. The membership,. although not increased since last year, was fairly well maintained. Financially the club just holds its own. It is hoped by the committee that, with the extension- of the tram in tho near future, an increased membership trill be obtained. The chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, which was carried. The following were elected office-bear-ers for the present, year:—President, Mr, J; G. Raine; vice-president, Mr. "W. F. Newcvmbe; secretary, Mr. W. C. Cooper; treasurer, Mr. S.*B. Shortt; auditor, Mr. C. I. Dasent; general committee, Messrs. Dryden, C. 1-1. Williams, Dickerson, ST'Lella-n, Hope,, Lewer, Burn, Lloyd, nnd W. Bradnock: delegate to Northern Bowling Association, Mr. C. H. Diekerson ; delegates to Wellington Howling Centre, Messrs. Dickerson and Newcombe.

yds. yds. 200 300 H'p. T'l. M'Guire ...' 34 26 . 2 GO E. C. Wills 2S 23 11 CO Dr. Mackenzie ... 27 23 12 60 Bond 24 23 15 . CO Chapman 29 21 8 08 Rolls 28 15 12 5o , Pulsford 22 17 16 55 ' H. B. Wise 29 19 11 54 Hobbs 35 18 sot. 53 K. Mackenzie ... 27 10 16 S3 Phelps 26 3 11 40 •Foley 10 •- 12 31 *Dk1 not compete at 300 yards.