ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1019, 7 January 1911, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. N.Z. TEACHERS IN AUSTRALIA. MATCH AT NEWCASTLE. By Telcsrapli— Press Association—Copyright. Nowoastla, January G. The - v Newcastlo teachers, playing against the New Zealand teachers' team, 'Scored 315. Lusk captured fourwickets for 00, Thomas three for 54, Holland two for 48. The New Zealanders have lost seven wickets for 248 —Lusk 48, Donoghuo 38, Thomas 50, Travena 25, Holland 9, O'Shea 6, Panning 8, Grant (not out) 27, Pringle (not out) 10; sundries, 27.

TEAMS FOR TO-DAY. Wellington . South, teams Senior, against Victoria College, on tho Basin Reserve, No. 3 wicket, on January 7 and 21: —Burton, Dickson, Grace, Guthrie, Johnson, Norris,'Patrick,'Schmoll, Wagstaff, Walters, Wilson.' Junior, against Johnsoiiville; at Kelburne Park, No. 1 wicket, on January 7 and 14: Bowen, Carter, Duncan, Haigh, Johnson (2), Murphy (2), Stevens,,Tyler, and R. Webb. Third Class, against St. Marie's, at Newtown Park, on January 7: Kindell, Little, Le Cren, Nees, Nelson, I'arton, Pudney, Robinson, Ryan, Taylor, Webb, and Wright.

The following will represent the Johnsonville Club in their match with Wellington South,, at Kelburne Park: —A Topp, E. Windley, F. Carroll, F. Jacobs, A. Moore, R. Picken, A. Bentlev, W. Brown, G. Chapman, J. Thompson, W. Little; emergencies, R. Leo and Bentley.

Wellington East v. Wellington-North (third class) at College Green: —Spence, Forrester, Gray, Clarke, Reynolds, Kennedy, Frasor, "Sevan, Currie, Kelling, Edwards. • 1

The following will represent the Hutt juniors against the Y.M.C.A.AIsop, Aldersley, Brown, Butler, Pringle, Robertson, Borland, Williamson, Harris, Johnson, Parker. '

The following will represent "Kangaroos" versus Whitcombe and Tombs, at. Newtown Park: —Steel, Noodliead, Paul, Vare, Barry, Thompson, Kinnear, Spottswood, Hanify, Recketts, and Gordon. •• .

Wellington North v. Hutt, at the Hutt. Train at 1.10 p.m. North: Blacklock; Sheridan, : Qumn, Lambert, Findlay, Phillips, Manson, Wafers, ■Finlayson, Luckie, Wynyard, and Richardson.

Tho following players will represent Y.M.C.A. v. Hutt, at Hutt, to-day. Train leaves Lambton Station at 1.10 p.m.: Murphy, M'Girr, Edwards, Reed, Scott, Hughes, Muldoon (2), M'Kay, Mabin, and Wilsoii.

EAST TEAM'S CHRISTMAS TOUR. • ACROSS THE STRAIT. Sixteen members of the Wellington East District Cricket Club, captained by Mr." J. Nash, left Wellington on Christinas. Eve for a tour of the Nelson district,' from which • they returned on Tuesday last, very"' well pleased with their excursion. The passage over to Nelson was somewhat rough, but on t'he following day .tho team had a pleasaut drivei out to Wakefield, which place became'its headquarters. On Monday there was no match, but.a practice, game was played., Oil Tuesday.the team ptyyod" its 'first match, against- Nelson, and

was beaten on a single-innings gamo. Nelson made 131 and tho. visitors 113, Howe, with 30, being top-scoror. Bowling for tho East, l'avitt three .wickets for 18, Nash three for 26, and Johnston three for 30.

On December 28 tho team played a match against a local eleven. The visitors won the match by . ten wickets. The locals notched, 93 in their first innings, and East responded with 100. In their second spell, Brightwater, unable to stand against'the fine bowling of Pavitt, who took six wickets for 13, made only 39., East made the- runs required with tho loss of one wicket. The ladies at Brightwater gave the players afternoon tea, and Mr. Knapp provided an aniplo supply of.peaches. On Tuesday the team journeyed to Richmond, and mado OS in a first iih nings. The locals, after losing eight wickets for 40, made 122. This resulted from fine batting performances by A. Papps (62) and. Wilkes (31). Edwards, who was the life and soul of the tour, pleased his frjends on this occasion by digging out .tho two successful Richmond batsmen when they seemed to bo thoroughly set. Edwards bowled a single over, and took botli wickets at a total cost of 2 runs. Pavitt took five for 38, and Patrick three for 42. In the second innings. East made 145, arid Richmond, requiring 91 to. win. made only' 67. i

On Friday (December 30) a match was played at Wakefield'against Waiiti, in which the visitors again prevailed over tho locals. ' Wai-iti made <98 and 62, and East 114 in their first innings and 48 for no wickets in their second appearance. Nash, with 41, was topscorer for tho visitors. The latter were entertained at luncheon by their opponents, and tho peaches, which were an enjoyable feature of the tour, wero supplied on-this occasion by Mr. Fowler. •

o_ll Saturday a match was played against a, combined team at Brightwater. .East, made 104 in their first attempt, and tho combined team made oi. Going in again East declared with iiv6 'wickcts down for 88. Requiring 135 to win tho combined team, in their second innings, made 102. Returning to Nelson via Wakefield the team spent Saturday night comfortably at the Trafalgar Hotel. Sunday was spent in admiring the beauties of Nelson and on Monday morning- the visitors mado an early start, at half past six, by the Koi to Motueka, wliero they arrived after- a very rough passage. A drive of six miles brought them to Riwaka where rain unfortunately interfered with the match that had been arranged. Riwaka were dismissed for 81 and East mado 223 (Walters 72, Paterson 37, Wagstaff 30, Nash 25). Johnston, bowling for East, took four wickets for 9, Patrick two for 14, and Nash two for 15.

The visitors were hero entertained at dinner and tea, and peaches were again ill evidence.'

Returning to Motueka to catch the boat at 8.30 p.m. the team found that tho Koi had returned to Nelson and that the Weather was too rough to permit of her return. A coach was therefore hired - which brought tho players, after a drive of 32 miles, to Nelson. They arrived at about 1.30 p.m. 'and turned in exceedingly tired after their long day. On Tuesday they had a pleasant trip across to Wellington. A feature of the tour was the 'fino wicket-keeping of E. Howe. In the match at Brightwater llowo, in tho first innings, caught two men behind tho stumps, in beautiful style, and' only three byes were registered. In tho second innings "extras" amounted to only a single leg-bye.

Wickets played upon during the tour were fair, but the outfield was usually rough. Tho team was everywhere received with tho greatest hospitality and its members retain kindly recollections of all with whom tlioy came ill contact. They desire to particularly mention Dr. Hugh- Pcarless, whoso untiring efforts were in great part responsible for the success of tho tour. At t-lio Wellington end tho tour was organised chiefly by Mr. J. Nash who carried out the preliminary correspondence and secretarial work, Needless to say Mr. Nash was a popular skipper.

BOYS' LEAGUE MATCHES. Tho second round of matches in connection with tho Wellington Boys' League will commence on Saturday, January 11. Catch of the Season. Laws and Manning's splendid stock of cricket materials. Courtenay Place. Repairs a speciality.' 4

SCULLING.

(By Telegraph.—l'ress Association.) Ghristchurch, January 6. There is nothing definite to report concerning the proposed Fogwell v. Wlielch match for the New Zealand sculling championship. Fogwell is in Akaroa, and is anxious for a match at Easter. It is understood the question of expenses is now under discussion.

BILLIARDS.

LONDON TOURNEY.SEMI-FINALS. M. INMAN AND T. REECE. When the final day's play of 9000 up in tho recent London tournoy was entered upon Reeco held a lead of 434, aud this ho increased during tho afternoon by aggregating 1011, to Inman's 590. Reece was responsible for breaks of 417. 163, 132, 123, and 125 (unfinished) ; while Inman's chief efforts realised 125, 99, 77, and 64. Interval scores: —Recce (receives 2250 in play), 8439; Inman (receives 1000), 7584. GRAY-DIGGLE MATCH. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrisht. London, January 6. In the billiard match between Gray, the Australian, and E. Digglo (8000 up, level terms), tho scores now are: —Gray, 5335; Digglo, 2814. (Rec. January 6, 10.25 p.m.) London, January 6. Gray, for the first time in his career, monopolised the. entire evening session in his match against Diggle, with an unfinished break of 1137. Dawson, ex-champion of England, whoso enforced retirement from billiards two years ago, through his eyesight failing him whilst playing in ; the London tournament, has.' once again taken up' tho cue, and in' An' exhibition game of 750 lip with Lovcjoy, compiled breaks of 150 and 143. ' Mr. Bert Gilbert and Mr. C. Solomans, of Mr. J. C. Williamson's Opera Company, have been giving some exhibitions of their skill at the Victoria Parlours durin" the week, and are to meet in a matcli of 3000 up at an early date. Both players being adept exponents of tho art, an interesting game should result.

ATHLETICS.

QUESTION OF CHAMPIONSHIP ! POINTS: By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrisllt. (Eec. January 6, 10.25 p.m.) Sydnoy, January 6. The mail vote by tho Australasiau Amatour Athletic Association, at" the request of the Victorian body on tho question' . that only-' hajf-pomtsy. bo scored' for wins in the hammer and shot-putting events, resulted in tho proposal being defeated. Squth Australia did not vote, while tho other States and New Zealand wero against the change.

... Tho,-Wellington ..Championship Subcommittee appointed to cbntrol tho centro's championships, report that arrangements for tho meeting . aro progressing satisfactorily. The. entries for tho championship events aro easily the best which tho centro lias yet received and, as competitors from Christchureh, WaJiganui, Woodville, Mastcrton, and New Plymouth have signified their intention of competing, tho contests for the various events will not bo (as has been the case in the past) confined to purely local runners. R. Opie, Canterbury's crack sprinter, is a certain competitor, and will contest the 100 yards, 220 yards, 'and. 440 yards events, and as Opie is at the. "present timo in particularly good form, as is evidenced from the fact that the . New'.Zealand Council of. Amateur Athletics has bpfore them a record made by Opie in October over .200 yards, our. champion sprinter, Woodger, will .need to be at his very best to keep 'his title. Other (well-known outside competitors aro: Berry, Messenger, M'Kenzie, and Hodge, of Masterton; Williams and M&rtis; Wanganui; and Stohrj TaraBaki. '

BOWLS. NORTH ISLAND TOURNAMENT. (By Telegraph—Press Association,! Auckland, January 6. The bowlers who intend to take part in the North Island Bowling Tournament are beginning to arrive in Auckland. Tho South Island rinks from Westport and Nelson havo arrived. Among the arrivals to-day wero Colonel Collins, i:s:o.,' late l president of . the Northern Bowling Association, and Messrs. A. J. Keith, vice-prcsident, and J. J. Roberts, acting-secretary of the association. Tho Mayor of .Auckland will formally welcome tho visiting bowlers on Monday morning. Tho conference regarding the new constitution of the Northern Bowling Association will bo beld next Wednesday evening. Tho visitors will bo entertained at a harbour excursion on Thursday afternoon, and a theatro party tho same evening.

AUSTRALIAN TOURNAMENT. SOUTH AUSTR ALIA WINS RUBBER. By TelegrapU—Press Association—Copyright. Adelaide, January 6. . At bowls in tho final match of the rubber, South Australia beat Now South Wales by 118 to 89. Tho first match resulted in a victory for the Now South Welshmen by 107 to 89, and in the second South Australia won by 06 to 77;