ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1022, 11 January 1911, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS. PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tho_ entries for tho principal events, for the Wellington provincial championship meeting at tho Basin Reserve next Saturday are as follow s--100yds.—V. S. Williams (Wungnuui), 11. ,>V 31es«onger (.M.isterton), J. 11. Berry (Alflsterton), A. V. Stohr (New Plynioulh), E. Opie (Christchurch), F. C. litibbanl, H. A. Eobertson, and AV. A, Woodger. 220yds.—E. (Mas(erton), K. F. E- Stcsscngcr (Mnsterton), J. 11. Berry (Marferton), V. S. Williams (Wanganui), H. f. Marlis (Wanganui), A. V. Ktohr (New Plymouth), J. Wilton, F. C. Hubbara, and -W. A. Woodger, E. Opio (Christchurch). . 440yds.—E. Jl'Kenzio (Masterton), H. T. Jlartis (Wangalmi), A. V. Stohr (New Plymouth), K. Opie (Christchurch), .T. F.. Wilson, J. Wilton,,D. C'asey,. J. AV. Coaril. : SSOyds.—L. E. Baxter, 11. T. Martis, J. F. Wilson. ■ One mile.—D; Binnie, C. J. Gore, G. H. Elliffe. . . ' . Three miles.—L. E. Baxter, F. Delaney, F. Hodson, C. Eowberry. High jump.—H, A. Hodgo (Masterton), A. Evehsen, P. J. M'Nauiara, H. T. Martis (Wanganui), L. M'Kay and N. G. O. Winkelmann. Tho following handicaps have teen allotted in tho handicap events at tho meeting:— • 75yds. Handicap.—J. H. Eerry (Masterton), scr.; H. A. Robertson, Ivd.; F. C. Hubbard, Jyd.; A. T. Duncan,'Jvd.; V. S. Williams (Wanganui), Iyd.; H.*H. Dawson, liyds.; H. F. R. Messenger (Masterton), 2yds.; A. V. Stohr (New Plymouth), 2yds.;,M. P. Pool, 21yds.; J. W. Coard, 2iyds.; G. S. Gapper, 25yds.; A. Cunninghame, 3yds.; D. Casey, 41yds.; E. J. Douglas (Masterton), 4Jyds.; E. Warner, syds.; :E. Tyrer,' syds.; E. Thompson, sTds. ;".T. W. lluir, Sj'ds. ; C. T. Andrew, syds.; P. M'Namara, Giyds.; G. Parker, 6Jyds.

300,vds. Handicap.—F. C. Hubbard, scr.; R. M'Kenzie (Masterton), Iyd.; A. Cunninghame, 3yds.; J. H. Berry (Masterton), 4yds!; W. L. Dunn, syds.; H. F. E. Messenger (Masterton), 6yds. j G. S. Gapper, 6yds.; M.'P. Pool, 7yds.; H. H. Dawson, Syds.; A. V. Stohr (New Plymouth), 10yds.; D. Casey, 10yds.; C. L. Turnbull, 10yds.; W. A. Peed (Carterton), 11yds.; W. H. Gerrie, 12yds.; C. T. Andrew, 13yds.; J. W. Muir, 14yds.; E. Warner, 16yds.

,' 1000 yds. Handicap.—J. F. Wilson, scr.; L. E. Baxter, scr.; D. Binnie, 25vds.; G H. Elliffe, 30yds.; H. W. Thompson, 85yds.; W. Harvey, 35yds.; W. A; Peed, 40yds.; E. Ha 11,., ,45yds.; F. A.. Eolls, 45yds.; F. Hodson, 45yds.;. T. Anton, 50yds.; N. C. Andrew, 50yds.; J. Finn, 55yds.; H. A. Knight, 60yds.-

1J Miles Handicap.—D. Binnie, scr.; C. J. Gore, 15yds.; i\ Hodson, 55yds.; F. A. Rolls, 55yds. ,• E. Hall, Gsyds.; J. Finn, 85yds. ;F. Delaney, 00yds.

It will be seen that the programme comprises thirteen championship and seven handicap events, and covers all branches of the sport—running,- jumping, hurdling, walking, etc. '• Entries have lir-cn exceptionally large, and as well as all the local cracks, the country districts will be strongly , represented. New Plymouth, with Stohr (of football fame), Wanganui with Williams and Martis, Woodville with Cartwright, and Mastcrton with Berry, Messenger, and others, aro sure to hold their own.. Besides these, Opie (Canterbury's crack sprinter) will be a competitor. All the other events show signs- of some very keen competition, and as the team - to represent the province at the New Zealand championships will be picked after the meeting, it will bo interesting to note what talent we lmvo to defend, the.shield at present held by. us. Arrangements have. been mudo for a hand and also for afternoon tea.

EVENING SPORTS HANDICAPS. - Tho f,hand.icapper, Mr. J. W. Heenan, has declared-the following handicaps for tho meeting to bo held under tho aus.Pjccs of tile Athletic Football Sports ! u ' s the Basin Reserve, tho'first event-starting at G. 30 p.m.:— 4-iOyds...-Handicap.—J. Wilton,- scr.; F. Wilson, 2yds.;.F. Hubl)ard, syds.; Coard, Byds.; A. Cunuiiißhnme, Dycis,; W-.-Dann, 13yds.; >]): Casev, 16yds.; M. P. 'Pool, 22yds.; J. W.' Jlnir,'22yds-.; A. C'.lutto, 23yds.;-Mills, 2(jvds. _Ono Mile, open.—L. Baxter, scr.; D. Binme, 25yds.; Elliffe, 35yds.; C. Gore, •5"/as.j; P. Dolariey, 90yds.; Auton, 120 r " 12 °J" ds - : w - Beaven, 120 yds. ; \V. Thompson, 125 yds. The following have also' been handi-' capped by. Messrs. W. H. Thompson and A.. Cufimnghaino for the 75yds. junior rn ™ : -! 3 - Jones, scr.; JR.. Adams, *^ds.; Hugh,- 3yds.; Scrimageour, 3yds.; g-f :.H. Adams, 3yds.; Osborne, trfcw Knight,-4yds. j R. Robei tson, 51yds.; J. Robinson, 6yds.; omver, 6yds.; Belderich, 6iyds.; Beaveu,

A HURDLER ABROAD.

'J' I ,' Halligan, well known in local for f s lin' r i f' JV has , bcen in Scotland for the. last three and a half years finishing-ofl his engineering studies at -Messrs. Denny's yards in Dumbarton re"ned, t0 Wellington by tho Turakina jcsterday. During his stay in Scotland, nniV f1 g T f ouu d'inio to givo a clean pan °f heels to certain hurdlers o£ noto in the Old Country, and competed in some big events. At the Edinburgh Harriers Sports .ill 1997, ho started 20 yards from scratch, and won two of his hurdlo S 'f final - Ho "ISO lan at tho West ot Scotland Harriers' £ io™ g 'i finlshln ,K 8', 'st '» the big event. ?c- ,1 I v,ou tho hurdle championship of Sco.land, and represented Great Brihull aud Ireland at (ho Oiymwic Game, finishing second' in his lioat against all nations, America being first, and Russia third Later, he ran a dead heat, iroin scratch, with Bacon, champion" quartcrmilo hurdler of tho world. " These nro a few of tho- principal' ovents in which ho distinguished himself.

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

AENST'S AMBITION. By TeleeraDh- -Press AssDciaUon-CoDyriKlit. (Rec. January 10, 8.50 p.m.). ■ . Sydney, January 10. it. Arnst, champion sculler of-the' world, speaking at the welcome homo to Pearce, who recently defeated AVebb on tho Wanganui llivor, snid that if Pearco's supporters Cud ■ tho stake and challenge lum, ho will put no obstacle in tho wav to a race on tho Parramatta. If Pearce proved the better man, lie would gladly hand over tho title. His own ambition, was to score one more victory than Beach. ; A statement .was made in the room that - Pearce was already able to command jE3.00.0f tho ,£SOO stake. His backers ore keen, and an early race is probable.

SWIMMING.

WATER POLO. The water ■ polo match between Thorndon and Swifts was played at Te Aro Baths yesterday evening, and was won by Thorndon by: three goals to tiro. Robert's stored first for Thorndon, swimming right np to the goal-mouth after boating Smith. Ilcaly put the next Thorndon goal through,' and he was really responsible for tho final goal, which'was scored by Drice. Ileoly drew Brice's vis-a-vis away, and then passed to the undefended man, who scored easily. Swifts' iirst goal foil to Wilton, who scored from a scramble. Wilton was also responsible for his sido's second score. Tho Australian rulo of throwing the ball in by tho half-back was adopted for the first time. The discarded system,' that of the referee .throwing in the ball, is the English style. Mr. Geo. Sadd was referee. Miss Jenkins, specialist, Nathan's Buildings, inserts on advertisement in this issue. Oh' Sea that poor man.with a corn, And note how ho hobbles, forlorn},, PROGANDRA will ease him, So please do not tcaso him, Ho'll bo like a now baby bom. BARItACLOUGH'iS PROGANDRA i ■ l'Olt CORNS, la. . Ludwig's jewellery sale is now on, and exceptional bargains are being ofl'crod. Further particulars of the sale will bo found in our advertising columns.

BOWLING.

NORTHERN ASSOCIATION TOURNEY. CIUMHON FOURS: SIXTH ROUND ENDED." (Hy Tclcsrabh.-l'ress Association.! Auckland,.January 10. : Tho Northern Bowling Association's tcurnament was continued here to-day in pcrfcct weather. The play advanced another Ihreo rounds in tho full-rink match, and the ultimate section winners are now indicated to some extent. The full-rink match will bo concluded to-mor-row, and tho. pairs commenced. The visiting howlers will- bo entertained at a harbour excursion and. theatro party, on, : Thursday. Thesemi-finals ..in.. the full rink aiid pairs matches will ho played on Friday, and the finals on Saturday morning. A 13-rink match' l>et\vecu Auckland and visjting teains. will be played, on. Saturday afternoon,. during which' tho 'prizes wo « dwnng tho tournament.iviJl.be .presented. Arrangements aro being.made to take tho visiting bowlers {or a motor-car run round Auckland on Sunday after--110011. CHAMPION FOURS. Tho following tables show the positions .ot tho teams in tho various sections at the ond of tho sixth round of-play: A Section. , Irr ' Won. Lost. Mlntcih (Onehunga) 6 I) I'oy (Haweri) 5 1 Stormont (Turanganui) ......... 3 3 Rr. Hardie . Neil (Auckland) 3 3 Longmore (Victoria) ,1 3 Surman (Jit. Eden) ;... 3 3 ■ Campbell (.Kelburne) I a Pryor (Hataitai) ..... 0- r G , . B Section. Travethiek (Hutt) ; 5 1 Sneddon (Carlton) 4 2 Parata (Thorndon) .4 2 ; Rankin (Wanganui) 4 2 Lookhead (Feilding) .3 3 , Bouscill (Rocky Nook) 2 4 Thompson Mohnsonville) ..... 2 4 , Smith (Mt. Eden) 0 6 C Section. Hucston (Victoria) 5 1 Pickering (Palmorston North) 5' 1 ' Robertson (Hawera) 4 2 Shallcrass (To Hiwi) 4 2 Bell (Grey Lynn) 3 3 Mercer (Mount Eden) 1 5' Lawrio (Napier) 1 5 Lusher (Manaia) 1 5 D Section. Beatson (Hastings) 4 . 2 : Ramsay (Newtown) 1„; 4 2 Ballinger (Wellington) 4 2 Dudley (Opunake) 4 2 Young (Mount' Eden- 3 *3 ■■ ' Osmond (Auckland) 3 3 Benofiek! (Wanganui) 1 5 . \ Lowen (Petone) 1 5 E Section. Mason (Pihama) s 1 Patorson (Renuiera). 5 X , Rankin (Mount Eden), 4 2 Geoj'ge (Onehunga) 3 3 Masson (Carterton) 3 3 . AVhite (Hastings) f? ' 4 . Austin (Carlton) : 1 5 ' Williams (Patea) .< 1. 5 F Section. ' . .Jackson (Stratford) .-. ,5 ]. Dincle (Auckland) 4 2 • 0. Pragnall ■ (Masierton) 4 ■2 ■ Wakerley (Rocky Nook) ....... 4 2 Nash (Palniei'ston North) 3.. . 3 Gordon (St. John's) .2 4: Burns (Mt. Eden) t- .'.5 . 'Mackay . (\Vostpcrt) - ............ ; l ~5 ; G Section.-. Prince (Newtown) 5 .1 ~ Crowley (Greinmeadows) ' 4 '2 ' Engleton (Epsoni) 4.2 Coo (Mt. Eden) . 3 . 3 Sangster (Stratford) 3 3, Volkner (Grev Lynn) .2 4 Stewart. (Feilding) 2 4 Varney (Hamilton) 15' '/ ' H Section.. \ ealc (Ponsonby) G 0 • Porteons,(To Hiwi) , 5!. 1 . Coles (Petone) 4'. 0. . '.-,Keesing' (Wanganui) >- -3 ' ' 3?-' , Baildon (Grey Lynn) 3' 3 \ ; Webster (Greytown North) ... 2' 4 Sneddon (Victoria) 1 ' ' s ' Witty (Gisborne) •. 0 ; . 6 ' J Section, Martin (Rocky Nook) 4 o Norwood (Victoria) 4 ' 5 * Ponsford (Gisborne) 3, 3 Bull (Napier) '3 3 Jackman (Thorndon) 3 "3 W. Pragnall (Masterton)'-3 -3 •' Lomas (Maitai) 1 : ".C..,.3 ' '3 Robinson (Ponsonby) x 5 ■ -'K Scctlon. " • Parsons (Ponsonby)--;;.'.;.;.. '5- >• 1 Saywell (Feilding) ..... "5 1 'j Fookes (Hamilton) 5' " -j Coltman (Devonport) • 3 ' '3 Euro (Gisborne) ". 4 Holmes (Carlton) .' 2 4 ■Martin (Turanganui) 2 4 Harvey (Onehunga) 0 6 , L Section. Gardner (Ponsonby) 5 1 Wylie (Newtown) ....;.r..';.'....-•'4 2 Perry (Masterton) 4 0 Kilgour (Carlton) 3 3 Webb (Wellington) 3 3 Williamson (Kelburne) 2 4 Carman (Eltham) 2 4 Craig (Gisborne) 1 5 M Section; ■ : Dingwall (Kemnera) 6 0, Fisher (Carterton) 5 1' ' Swales (Grey ■ Lynn) 5' 1 . Greig (Gisborne) 4 .0 Lee (Ponsonbj-j 4 .0 ' King (Hastings) 2 4 Manson (JohusonviUe) 1 - 5 Clark (Dannevirke) 1 . 5 Griggs (I'almerston North)... 1 5 , Benton (Featherston) 1 ,5 NEW ZEALAND TOURNAMENT, • (By Telegrapli—Presa Association.) Christchurch, January 10. Sixty-four rinks have entered for tho New' Zealand ' Bowling Association's tournament, commencing- ou Monday— 12li doubles and 141 singles.

METEOROLOGICAL.

WEATIIEB AT ' P.Jir YESTEHDAi. Capo Maria.'' van : Diome'n.-S.E., . fre'sli; barometer, 30.10; thermometer, 69. FineEea rough. . llusscll.—S.E., fresli; barometer, 30.07; thermometer, 74. Fair; &ea moderate. Manukau Heads.—S., breeze; barometer, 30.11; thcrmoroctor, 67. Fair; sea, rough. Auckland.—S., breeze; barometer, JU.CB; thormomotor, 75. ,Fine. Tauranga.—S.E., light; barometer, 30.05; thermometer, 73. Fair: sea smooth. Fast Cape.—S.E., fresh; barometer, $0.09; thermometer, 71. Fine; sea considerable. Gisborne.—S.E., fresh; barometer, 30.15; thermometer, 70. Finos sea smooth. Port Ahuriri.—N.E., light; barometer, 30.15: thermometer, 69. Fine; sea smooth. Wellington.—S., light; , barometer, 30.14; thermomoter, 68. Fair. New Plymouth.—B. W. t fresh; barometer, 30.10; thermometer, 71. Fine; sea moderate. Wanganui.—S., light; barometer. 30.13; thermometer, 70. Fair; sea smooth. Cape Farewcll.T-N.,-. .lieht; barometer, 30.10; thermometer, 70;. Cloudy; xea .moderate. Cape Fouhvind.—S.W., .fresh; barometer, 30.11; thermometer, 65. . Fair; sea considerable. Stepheu Island.—E., light;' barometer, 30.15; thermometer, 69. Fair; sea smooth.. Westport.—S.W., breeze; barometer, 30.11; thermometer, 65. Fair; &ca moderate swell. • Knikourit.—N.N.E., frush; barometer, 30.07; thermometer, 70. Fine; sea smooth. Capo Campbell.—E.. lieht: barometer, 30.12; thermometer, 70. Fine; cca smooth.! Akaroa Lifrhthouso.—N.E.. fresh: barome-1 ter, 30.10; thermometer,, 64.- Fine; sea moderate. j Tort Chnlmer?.—N.E., light; barometer, I 30.12; thermometer, 67. Fine; rea smooth. Nuggets.—S.W., lisrht; barometer, 30.12; thermometer, 67. Cloudy; :ea smooth. •Bluff.—S.W., bree.zc; barometer, 30.04;, thermometer, 63. Fine; sea moderate. SUMMARY AND FORECAST. The barometer haa risen steadily everywhere, aud 'moderate to strong southerly winds have prevailed. Fine weather is reported everywhere to-day. Considerable sous have bcon experienced or. all the Western Coast. Prcscut indications aro for warm and fair weather. .genorally. Moderate to strong south-easterly winds are prubablo northward of New Plymouth and Napier, and northerly v.-inda predominating elsewhere. There will probably bo little movement of the barometer.