ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1102, 15 April 1911, Page 13

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RLKiBY FOOTBALL. LEAGUE GAMES FOR OUR MEN. By Telccr.iDh—Press Association-Oopyrisht (Use. April 13, 10.20 p.m.) Sydney, April 13. Tho Rugby fixtures include matches between New South Wales and Now Zealand on Juno 22. 24, and .July 15; Now Zealand versus the Northern Branches of the League, at Maitlaml on June 28, and at Newcastle on July 12. MATCH AT MASTERTON. (By TeleEraph.-Special CorresDondenU Meisterton, April 14. In a football match played here today tho Red Star third fifteen defeated a Wellington Civil Service team by 8 points to nil. ENTERTAINING REFEREES. The Now Zealand Referees' Association assembled in conference- yesterday, received a ktter from Mr. S.'S. Brown (chairman of the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union), regretting his inability to attend tho conference and welcoming the delegates to Wellington. The delegates have been invited to attend in a body the matches set down for this afternoon at the Athletic Park. This evening they will be entertained by the local association at a dinner in the New Zealander Hotel. The Rugby football matches to be played at the Athletic Park this afternoon are: Selwyn v. Palmerston, and the Nelson Old Boys v. Christchurch Old Boys, commencing at 2 p.m. At 3.15 p.m., Christehurch Albion will play Poneke, and Wellington will play Christchurch.

ASSOCIATION.

SWIFTS BEAT BLENHEIM. (By Telegraph.-Special Correspondent.! Blenheim, April 14. A team from the Wellington Swifts Club met and defeated Blenheim by seven goals to one. The match was played in pouring rain. Blenheim at once attacked, but want of combination nullified their efforts, and the visitors were soon at it and Pye-Smith, from right-half, opened the score with a fast shot. Shortly afterwards Roberts got the second goal with a warm shot, following it up with a third goal from a corner by. Pye-Smith. Blenheim were in no way disheartened, hut, despite good work by Hopsan, Wilby, and Barrett, they were unable to beat tho Reds' defence. Reid got through twico for tho visitors, who kept up tho attack and, combining nicely, Pye-Smith and Mathiesofi brought the scoro to seven goals before time was called. Grey scored for Blenheim.

A return match will be played in Picton on Monday,. and tho visitors will probably play Havelock on Saturday. MATCHES FOR TO-DAY. Marist Fifth-class A will play Brooklyn Fifth-class on Duppa Street, Island Bay (No. 2), at 3 p.m. Marist Sixthclass play Brooklyn Sixth-elass on the same ground at 2 p.m. CRICKET. WHITTY RECOVERING. By Teleeraiiti-Press Association-Oopyricbt (Ree. April 14, 10 a.m.) Sydney, April 13. Whitty, the cricketer, who was operated on for appendicitis, is recovering. ST. MARK'S CLUB AVERAGES. Mr. Weir (secretary of St. Mark's Club) supplies the statistics of the club's junior grade eleven. . They are as follow:—Matches played, 11; won, 9; lost, 2. Batting Averages: F. Harris, 23.7; V. Harris. 23; Mason, 21.2; C. Cording, 20; W. Smith, 18; G. Heley, 16; G. Harris, 15.2; V. Brogan, 15; j. Fergusson, 15; E. Norris, 13.7; A. C'harlton, 11. Bowling averages: V. Harris 96 wickets, average one for 8; W. Smith 56 wickets, average one for 8.7; J. Ferguson 30 wickets, average one for 11.7. The bowling average of V. Harris is probably unbeaten in either senior or junior grades this year, but, in third grade. J. Blenkinsop (Templars) took 9S wickets.

A team representing the Auckland "Herald" arrived from the north yesterday. They are- to play an all-day match against The Dominion elect oil the Basin Reserve to-day, and on Monday will try conclusions with an eleven representing Messrs. Wnitcombe and Tombs. The teams are as follow:—

Whitcombo and Tombs: Cameron, Gully, Davies, Winter, Milford, Tyrrell, Agate, Mitchell, Hanratty, Whaler, Lay. Auckland "Herald": Reeves, Davidson, Ninkie, Clarke, F. Horspool, O'Connor, Munro, Hoare, Roper, Birch, Agnew. The Dominion: Earle. Maysmor, Kinnear, Spence, Atkin, Plimmer, Weston, Beasley, Chapman, Pilkington, Morgan. BOWLS. WANGANUI AND VICTORIA. On account of the wet and boisterous weather, no games could be played yesterday morning, but. as the rain held off in the afternoon, Victoria Club was able to try conclusions with the visitors from Wanganui. Tho following were the results of the games plaj-ed:— Wanganui—James. Pettigrew, Collins, Rodmell (s.) 11; Victoria —Guise, Tingey, Bary, Anderson (s.), 30. Wanganui—Bright, Smith, Atkinson, Robertson (s.), 21; Victoria —Martin, Marks, Mack, Keith (s.), 21. Wanganui—Gilbert, Battle, Nevin, M'Farlane (s.), 23; Victoria —Longmoro, M'Kay, Townscnd, Norwood (s.), 17. Totals —Victoria, GS; Wanganui,. 57. The three rinks from 'Wanganui will bo engaged on. the Wellington Club's green to-day. THE HILL PINS. A match for the Hill Pins was played between Victoria and Karori on Wednesday afternoon, with tho following result: —Victoria —Hatch, Godber, Varcoe, Redstone (s.), 25; Karori—Lower, Spiers, Burns, Cooper (s.), 13. THE WELLINGTON CLUB. The Wellington Club will play a friendly game with three rinks from Wanganui. at 2 p.m. to-day. Tho players are: W. Muir, D. M'Lean, Hamilton, Moult (s.); H. F. Allen, Knapp. Veitch, Ballinger (s.): Hildreth, Haybittlc, F. Laurenson, Bell (s.). By TelcKraph—Press Association—Copyrislit (Rec. April 15, 1.20 a.m.) Sydney, April 14. New South Wales defeated Victoria at bowls by 99 to 81. Queensland defeated New South Wales by 95 to 92. SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP. REGAINED BY DONALDSON. By Telesraph—Press Association—Copyricht Melbourne, April 13. J. Donaldson, of Victoria, regained tho sprint championship of tho world by defeating Holway, tho American, by throo yards in 100, the time being lOsec. [Last year, at Johannesburg, Donaldson boat A. B. Postlc by 2} yards, and it wns said covered the distance in 93sec, the fastest time in which it had

ever been accomplished. He had previously himself been credited with 0 3-osee. for the 100 yards, and with tho world's record of lljscc. for 120 yards.] LAWN TENNIS. OTAGO EASTER TOURNEY. IBy Telenraph.-Presa Association.! r Dunetiin, April 14. -Tho Otago Lawn Tennis Association's annual tournament was commenced on the, new courts at Anderson's Hay today. A little rain fell in tho morning, but tho weather soon cleared, and splendid conditions prevailed for the rest of the day. The entries total 343— an increase of about 100 on last year's figures. Tho following championship events have been played so far:— Men's Singles. First round: Dauchop beat Rudin". 6-8, 10-8, 7—5; Steel beat Gow, 4-6, 8-6, 6-4; A. D. Caldcrs boat Gibb, 2—6, 6—2, 6—l; Young beat J. S. Nicolson, 6—2. 6—3; Ollivier beat Thompson, 6—o, 6—3; Bray beat R. S. Brown, 6—4, 6—3; Har'rawar beat Whitohorn, 6—4, 6—4. Second round: W. Pearse beat M'Kcrrow, 6—l, 6—3. 1 Men's Doubles. Tucker and Boyd beat Taylor and Walker, 6-4. 6-4. Ladies' Singles. Miss W. Tucker beat Miss Miller, 9—6.

ATHLETICS. SWIMMING RECORD.

.. By Telozraph—Press Association-Oopyriiiht Now York, April 12. C. M. Daniels put up a record for a 200 metres swim, bis time being 2min. 2Ssec. JC. Healy, in 1906, at Charenton, trance, did the distance in 2min. 31sec]

YACHTING.

THE OCEAN RACE. The northerly gals which prevailed yesterday-prevented .a large number of yachts from going across the Strait to Port Underwood. The Mahina put into Island Bay, the Patronus was sheltering in Scorching Bay at an early hour last evening. Only three boats got away for the Cruising 1 Club's ocean TSLce h and no word had been received last evening as to whether they had arrived at their destination. The three yachts which started were: Rhona, Kotiri, and Ngaira. White Heather was unable to go, as she was on the slip, but she will probably leave to-day. The handicaps weroas follow:—Rhona (scr.), Whito Heather (20min.), Kotiri (85 min.), and Ngaira (HOmin.). On arrival at Port Underwood a short stay is to bft made and the yachts will race again when corning back. P.N.Y.C. PICNIC. The annual picnic of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club is, to be held at Somes Island on Monday. The various boats which made up the racing fleet will sail over to the island, and tho tug Pilot will leave tho Clyde Quay Wharf, at 10.15 a.m. The committee, is providing luncheon and afternoon tea at the island. During the course of tho day a number of running and swimming races 'will bo got off. DOINQS AT AKAROA. FOGWELL AND WHELCH READY. THE IMPENDING RACE. O3y Xalecrapli.—Special Correspondent.) Akaroa, April 14. People are now beginning to stream into Akaroa to witness the professional sculling championship of Now Zealand between Whelch, of Akaroa, the present champion, and Fogwell, of Australia, the challenger, ana the pretty little watering place is looking its gayest. The race takes place at four o'clock on Monday afternoon, and tho course will be the old ono between Onuku and Daly's wharf, Akaroa. _ It will bo remembered that the last time tho two men met for the championship was at Akaroa, two years ago, when Whelch won by some' three hunl dred yards, Fogivell, who was ill, giving up. Fogweli has been in Akaroa for some days with his pacer, "Jack" Arnst, and solid training has been tho order'of the day for both competitors. Fogwell is showing a decided improvement on his previous display here, whilst Whelch, in his training operations, is to all appearances as fast as ever.

Of course a man's training operations cannot always be taken as too reliable a guide of the form which ho will showin the race. Whelch most decidedly will not bo over-trained this time—a fault which affected his display in a previous contest. Last week Fogwoll was decidedly the favourite, hut this week the popular fancy for both men is about even. The water and weather havo been perfect for training operations until to-day, when thero was a slight jobble.

Though a nor'-wester is blowing today, the chances of fine weather and water for tin event are decidedly good. Both men wero out this morning, butowing to the nor'-west wind the major portion of tho work was done under the hills at Green Point. Whelch and his pacer, Westenra, went out first, and indulged in short fast work (mainly sprints and starts), and Fogwell and J. Arnst went through practically ths same class of work. Tho water was too rough in the afternoon to allow the competitors to take to it.

R. Arnst, tho world's champion sculler, is expected to arrive hero at any time.

Besides the nominal prize of tho championship of New Zealand there is a stake of £200 attached to the race. Fogwell takes fifty pounds for expenses in the event of his losing, and Whelch takes the whole of tho gate wiu or lose. It is stated that "Jack" Arnst intends challenging tho wniner, but in reply to a query on the matter ho said that ho had not meant tho thing- seriously. This is the third professional sculling race that has been rowed on Akaroa harbour. The first was at Easter, 190!), when Whelch defeated Fogwell, and tho next was at Easter, 1910, when Whelch was defeated by "Dick" Arnst for the championship of the world.