ATHLETIC SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1060, 24 February 1911, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS

-4— r —• FESTIVAL OF EMPIRE. PROGRAMME-AND DATES, •By Teleeraph-I'rces-AESoctatlon-Copyrißht . (Rec.-Feb. : 23," 9.25 p.m.) • Sydney," February - 23. ; A cable .message from Lord DesborousTi states that .the Festival, of Einpir.eisports will be held from June 24 to July 1. The sports will include running, races: over various distance's from a , hundred yards to-a mile; hurdle.races.of 120 yards, mid 440 yards; swimming races over 100 yards and ono mile; tennis singles; wrestling; -middle-weight boxing; and heavy-weight boxing. . 1: V'[' SCHNEIDER BREAKS SOME RECORDS . '.(Rec. February. 24, 1.5 a.m.)J Sydney, February 23. ' , Schneider, who is to represent Australia in the Festival of Empire team; to-, day broke several- Australasian cycling records. W'tl l a.'flying start a quarter of a mile in 263-ssec.; an unpaced half- mile in \55 4-ssec., and an ugpaced mile in 2min. 13-ssec. ™ - AMATEUR;ATHLETICS. '- ' ' SATURDAY'S - SPORTS MEETING.--'' • Arrangements are.now complete in con-' nection v/ith the Port Nicholson Club's meeting,' which is to be held on the Basih Reserve to-morrow* afternoon, and, provided the weather • keeps fine, a - good afternoon's entertainment should result. A varied and attractive programme has been arranged, and.allthe:star athletes of the province should, bo seen at-,.their best, in view, of the New, Zealand Championships, which take'place next' mo r hfh at Christchurch. Special interest is attached to Halligan, who, last year,-at Edinburgh, won the Scottish' championship in the 120 yds. hurdles. This is. his first -appearance .' on : the track h\s return .to his native shore. Cashmah, the'promising walker, has returned'from his visit to "America,-'and-is reported-to : bo in his best form, and will be on the scratch mark. As a-side line, in addition to the humorous boys' half-mile walk, ii boys' running race has been added. The Garrison Band will play during the'afternoon. Entries for the ; various events constitute a record "for the club. : THE-FESTIVAL AND FINANCE. • :.(By .TeleirraDh—Press'Association.! - J • Christchurch, February. 23./■ The Canterbury Centre, of the. New land 'Amateur Athletic Association discussed last night the council's request for the centre's 'assistance in sending an athlete, arid possibly a swimmer,'-home to compete at the FcstivaK of Empire Sports. Members were dubious as to' the centre, being able to give financial. assistance, owing'to the championship" meeting being held in Christchurch this year; It was decided that the centre was- in accord with the 'proposal, to send an athlete .home, but,, owing to the expenses of the championship meeting, it. was unable'to contribute directly towards the expenses', but. would "do 'all it could 'to assist otherwise.' ... \ ; - CRICKET. ' .. ,t;' SOUTH .AFRICAN TOUR. " - By Telceraph-Pross Associa'Jon-CcDjHeht . Melbourne, February 23. Sir Abo Bailey, the South / -African magnate, with whom originated tho idea of triangular cricket test /■ matches,has cabled his congratulations to. the Australian team on its success "in the fourth Test game against the South Africans.; ._ TEAMS FOR' TO-MORROW. - Hutt v. 1 Wellesley Club, at Lower Hiitit, on Saturday , Aldersley,.. Cate, Climie, Everton, Isherwood, r Judd, Pil-' cher,' 'Pringle,' Reakes, Simpson, and An'or.. .. Third Grade.—The Catholic Club's team, to play Wellington Central, .at Newtown Park, is as followsLeydon, O'Sullivan, Carroll, O'Dowd, Wairne, Toms, M'Grath (2), Casey, Reade, Moran,, Thomas. ' Templars v. AYellington * College B, at College ground, at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Templars' team:, Wright, Brown, Blenkinsop (2), Cresswell, Bonn, Dooley, Dryden, Lambert, M'Kenzie, and Ryan.;/ ' "PALMERSTON MATCHES. The .Wednesday championship matches, under, the auspices of the Manawa'tu Cricket Association, were , continued on trie Palnierston Sports Ground; on Wednesday afternoon, in fine •weather, and on capital pitches. The Railway Club played High School, and batted first, but only totalled 51, Custing 13 and Batt 11 being the double-figure scorers.' High/School responded with 104.( J. Bennett- .44,, C. Young, retired, 28,.F00ts 12).' Railways, in their second innings, made 41 (Parker ,20, Custing' 10). High School "thus won by an innings and 12 runs. In the game .between City and Phoenix B," the former; in their first innings, made 103>(Hemus 24, Wilson 22, Roberts 13, Davidson .11). .When stumps Were'.drawn for tho day Phoenix had made: 1*49 for three wickets ;(Greer 49,;Munro -15, Holland not out 31, Parker 15). r . 1 A match' has been arranged for Easter Saturday at Palmerston between a Mariaiwatn team and an eleven from,the South Auckland Cricket Association. ■ Cricketers should not fail to see the stock of cricket requisites at Laws and Manning's,. Courteriay Place.* CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA.* Illy telecrapb—Special Correspondent.!. } Wanganui, February 23; ■ Great interest-is being taken m'the training operations of the crews for the championship • regatta on'. Saturday,' the river bank being lined every evening with spectators watching the numerous crows afloat.' For the fours the Christchurch and Wanganui Unions, Picton and-Blen-heim are looked to put up a great fight. Anderson and Marshall (Wanganui) ; are favourites for the double sculls, and'Anderson, Stone, and 'Westray (tho twq lastnamed ( from Auckland) are expected to fight out the single sculls.