ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1300, 1 December 1911, Page 4

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

cricket. A ,U\T('II \T 111 'I'T. n,, ||„, Mull |ti.iTciilii.ii (Imhiikl ,t>-l'T-iliii- lliiM inrl. mill ili'lVnli'il a li'imi »»<I'T ll„. MiiiMiiiiii.l nr Mnj»:- Unit linMcil I'n.-I iHi'l iln-linnl lli«ir innings i.|,,,,,| tt lirn '>'iii «i«-kfl!. hud fnll"ii U<r MMI. ij I'. .liiild i.rniml loj> mw. with Rli iml mil. I'iriic not Ml. nllil nlr" did lh» "hut In.'k" with tin. hall, for Major lliiLMin.'=i I'.llll. Crombie H- «7 in men civic Niven .111. l.U'iit. Wilkes 22, Mojur ling)..-; 21. and (V.loiH-l Knox 19. Tim vUiloi-fs vtrrr ••ii'.prluiniwl (it lunch and 101 l |,y 11... Indus of llio Hull. llllH—l'irsl Jniiins!?. <"i. I'rinshs 111211 M. run out II Vrnb, 1111111211.W, c- lioliimon, b. Kiiiin; -1 lldi'l'lb, 12122211. b. Niv<m 12 Wil-011, 21121, li. Itowden 7 Brice. .U2ir.i2l2i.-i:t2iii3l22r,tu:iiiir,tii, r. Gilmer, b. llowden SO Climi.., 221, b. Niveil 5 Turner, li. Niveu » G. ]'". Juild, 111121312113111411111111113 212141111112111221121141141, not out SO Doig, 222, b. Niven 6 W. Pringlo, 11112121111122222111, c. Nivcn. b. Howden 35 E. R. Judd, 4114414, not out 19 .Extras 23 Total for nine wickets 304 Bowling Analysis—Knox, ono wicket for 3fi runs; Niven, four for 62; Howden, throe for 62; Robinson, none for 22; Spen-cer-Smith, uono for 15; Gilmer, none for 53; Wynyard, nono for 23; Crombie, none for 14. Jlajor Hughes's Team. Crombie. 1122214321412114212, b. Brico 37 Lieut. Wilkes, 131221111411111, c. Borelaud, b. Harris 22 Capt. Spencor-Sniith, b. Brie-e 0 Wynyard, c. Harris, b. Brico : 0 Capt. Robinson, 11111111, c. Pringlc, b. Brice 8 Col. Knox, 2211111442, b. Boroland ... 19 .Major Hume, b. Boreland 0 I Howden, 2, b. Boreland 2 Niven, 14111114421111111, c. Turner, b. E. Judd 30 Dr. Gilmer, 11, b. Brice 2 Major Hughes, 13111211112111111, b. Brice 9 Extras 16 Total ; 166 Bowling Analysis.—E. Judd, ono wicket for 47 runs; Boreland, three for 32; Brico, six for 39; Harris, one for 15; G. Pringle, none for 14; G. F. Judd, none for i. TEAMS. FOR SATURDAY. Catholic Club (third grade) v. Potone A, at Tetone, 1.20 p.m. train.—Bradley, Burke, Carruthers, Cameron, Coleman, Doherty, Laybourn, M'Grath. Ryan, Watson, Webb. THE WEDNESDAY XIATCHES. In tho Wednesday match between. Chemists aud Red Cross the former made 102 in their first .innings (M'Konzie 34, Evertou H, and Fear 14). First innings of Red Cross yielded 73, and Chemists have lost seven wickcti for 70 in their second venture. HOLIDAY MATCHES. A match was played at Day's Bay yesterday, between teams representing the Union Bank and the Bank of New Zealand. No big scores were made, tho wicket being very slow and bumpy. The Bank of New Zealand won on the first innings by 17 runs. For tho winners, Morris took four wickets for 23 runs.' and De Latour two for 11. For the Union Bank, Gullett took seven for 28, aud Rowo three wickets for 11 runs. An enjoyable (lay was spent. Rain interrupted th« gam© when a rather exciting uuish was in view. At a friendly game played at Kelburno Park on Thursday a team representing; Wellington North defeated a Victon;i College eleven. Collego made 94 runs (Reed 31, Stiller 18, Dixou 17, Griffiths 16). Berry took six wickcls for 24 runs, and Eton two for no runs. Wellington North scored 121 runs without tho loss of a wicket, Phillips compiling a nice 50 (retired), and Williamson 49 (retired). Tho game was brought to a close by die rain, Phillips and Williamson being not out. EAST AND CITY COUNCIL. . A cricket match was played at Kelburno Park yesterday between a. team representing the City Council and 0. 'scratch team composed of members of the Wellington East Club. Batting first, East made 75. The feature of the innings and of the game was a rapid scoring performance by Hickson, who knocked up 19 runs.' Solid driving was his mainstay, aud ho made ten fours in rapid succession. The Council team, in its first innings, made 133. O'Shea, who mado 22 and retired, was top scorer. In a second innings East mado 82 (Horttbv. not out, 44).

CYCLING.

COMPLIMENTARY SMOKE CONCERT. A complimentary smoke concert was tendered to Dr. A. W. Izard at the Wellington Cycling Club Rooms last evening, and also to Mr. W. J. Young, treasurer of the club, on tho ocepjion of his approaching marriage. Mr. J. P. Murphywas in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Tho toast of "Tho King" was proposed by the chairman, and the toast of "Our Guest" was proposed by Mr. J. Doyle. Altogether, a. very pleasant ovening was spent, songs, story, and recitation helping to while away the time. Songs were contributed by Messrs. C. Reid, T. Donaldson, H. J. Mayer, F. Morrison, s! Tingey,- W. J. Young, G. Evans, and a recitation by Mr. C. Smith.

BOWLS.

CIVIL SERVICE MATCH. A bowling tournament was held on tho Thorudou Club's green yesterday (St. Andrew's Day) between teams representing tho Post and Telegraph Department and Government Printing Office on tho one side and the rest of the Civil Service ou tho other. The result was as' follows:— Morning Gomes. P. and T.-Ledger, Robertson, Williamson, Dall (s.), 19; Education—Spencer, Gibbes, Portoous, Hogben (s.), 20. irnl an . d .?--Wafcelin, Betty, Ingram, Miller (s.), 9; Railways-Besant, Chittev, Widdop, Stephens (s.), 21. P.. and T.—Gannaway, Chcgwidden, Markman, Kerr (s.), 20; Audit-Nalder, Matthews, Dumbcll, Fowler (s.), 20. P. and T.—Leahy, Sunlev, Tovey Brackenridgo (s.>. 34; Tax-Ronaldsoii,' Clark, D Lmden, King (s.), 8. Printing—Smith, ■ Hutchings, Scott, Mackay (s.), 12; Customs and Alves, Thomson, Corliss, Jackman h ) 33 Printing-Campbell, Cooper, Wilson! ? os ?., fl'' 7?■' „,Treasnry-lll'Sutchcson 1. Chittey, C. Chittey, Scott («.), -ij ' Printing-Gamble, Claridge, Dodds Allen (s.), 17; Lauds-Hill, Jay, Bland, Ballantyno (a.), 26. Printing-Warwick, Eiddick, M'Girr Conlm (s.) 24; Kailways-Bourkc, Batten, Davy Munro (s.), 32. Total-P. anil T. aild Government Printing Office, 155; Rest of Service, 181. Afternoon Games. V. and T.-Dall (s.), 16; Tax-King (s.), P. and T.-Miller (s.), 21; Lands-Bal-lantyne (*.), 10. P. and T.-Kerr (s.), lit; CustomsJVcmaii is.), 28. P, and T.-Brackeuridgo (s.), 21; Education— 11ogbon Is.), 26. J'rinting-Uackay (s.), 2S; RailwaysStephens is.), 8. Printing-Ross (s.), 17; RailwavsMunro (s.), 20. Printing—Allen (s.l, 13; TreasurvSeni.t (?.). 23. Printing—Conlin (s.i, 20; Audit— Fmvlcr (s.\ 18. Tola!—P. and T. and Government Printing Officr, 155; Rest of Service, 156. Grand (otal—P. and T. and Government Printing Office, 310; Rest of Service, 337. BANKS AND LAW V. INSI.'UANCK. .A pleasant four-rink match between rinks representing Ihe Banks and Law on tho one side and Insurance on the other was played on the Thermion Club's green yesterday afternoon. The following are tho results:--1). and L.-C. H. Mitford, Albert Wylic,

Amliew Wvlic .1. 11. Menliplay <*.). 49; iii.-iin.iii-n- MiiJbu.l, lira vis Smith, W. J. NiiHinn (f.'i. «. li. in..l l„- J,-ilr.h. I!. !•'. Smilh, E. H. Hr-iivn, 1,. 11. Whilll« (.«.), 25; JiiMirnnoo I'.iimi.-, I'il.lici-, Longiiions Jlobicson (s.j, 1.'.. 11. iiml 1,.- Arnold, 11. W. Kimn, TST'OiliImii, K. Wvlio (>'.). 1(1; liiniriMnin—CJrsiy, lw-llmv. AMill, I). .1. Nathan in.). 27. 11, iiml 1,. (!. W. Nitilwn. .1. Knox, W. I). Ilugiuil. C 11. Ti'-mlwr-ll (*.), 30: Insnriiiici' llnmcrfnii, .1. M. Ilngbrn, U, S. Murdoch, .liiiiifwm (c), I". Tin; pktonk cum. IVlotm will lif represented mi .S;j(.)irda.v against Victoria by the following players': Al home—l'indlny, Harding, Castle, P. M'Arl.hiir (-.); Alljn, Harriett, Cowio, (How (r-.ii CYmielti, Carter, T. M'Arthur, .Miklri! Is,); Johnson, Colouit, Johnston, Will ton '(<..). Awiiy—firth, Hikkl. Smith, Wylic (s.)j Elviuos, Ryder, floury, Fowler (s.); Bat-ler.->l>y, I'cunic, Hopkins Jlay (s.); Andrews, May-nurd, Marsden, Melhuish (s.). The following nro the Karnri teams to moot Newtown to-morrow;—At Newtown: Bennett (s.), G. Smith, XI. Spiers, E. Smiley; Roberts (•>.), E. Read, 0. Cox, T. Watchman; Shearer (s.), B. Burn, C. Cathie, W. Dnsont. At, Karon: Crawford (5.),.5. fihortt, IL Cook, J. G. Rainc; Williams (s.), Campbell, Tustin, Sedgwick; M'Lcnnan (3.), Bradnock, Eagle, Wright.

SUBURBS RIFLE CI.UB,

Tho Suburbs Defence Rifle Club continued its trophy shooting at Mirauiar on Wednesday at, ranges, 300, GOO, aud 700 yards. Results:— Seniors.—J. L. Turner, 33-28—31-32; C Whiteman, 32-31-21-87; T. Caplin, 28-29-26-83. Juniors.—A. Otton, 29—34 —20—3—95; 11. C. Wood, 29—2G-27-6-88; A. Turner, 28-28-21-5-81: J. G. Newton, 25 -28-15-1-72; W. F. Hornig, 29-15-22 -1-70. C Class.-G. Symonds, 24—23—21—7— 75; W. Isaac, 21-25-1.5-4-05. The club will visit Trontham on Saturday for long-range shooting at 800 aud 900 yards.

SWIMMING,

THE WORSER BAY CLUB. The ladies' branch of the Worser Bay Swimming Club held its first meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. D. K. Blair presiding. The following committee was ekcted:— .Mrs. Blair, Miss lurcher (Karaka Bay), Mesdamos Rountree, Clelaud (Miramar), Bradley, and Henderson (Worser Bay). The foundations are now being prepared for the new shed, which will be ready early in January. The shed is to be built at the north end of Worser Bay beach, and will be 40ft. x 25ft., exclusive of committee room, fresh watershower, etc. It is to have a ceiling 15ft. from the floor, which is to be •strengthened for gymnastic work. The shed floor will bo Bft. off the ground in front, and the space underneath is to be utilised for storing boats. The foundation-stone is to bo laid on Saturday, December 16. The male members have been working in the evenings by the aid of torches at clearing the site.

LAWN TENNIS.

At a meeting of the Management Committee of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, held on Wednesday evening, Mr. Win. Goss, president of the Christchurch Association, was elected president of the New Zealand Association, and vice-president of the Australasian Association for the ensuing year. It was resolved that a cablegram bo dispatched to tho Australasian Association, asking for further information as to the possibility of a team of ladies coming to New Zealand from Australia to play a match in Wellington either before or afler tho Davis Cup fixture. The -secretary (Mr. A. J. Petherick,) reported that arrangements were well 'in band in connection with (ho New Zealand championships, to be held at Christchurch on December 23, 26, 27, and 28; that on his recent- visit to Christchurch he found tho grounds wero in fairly good condition, and that everything would be ready in good time.

CUTTER RACE.

The annual cutter race for tho White Horse trophy between members of tho Wellington and Petono ex-Navals will be rowed at Petone next Saturday afternoon at 3.30.

KARORI RIFLE CLUB,

The fifth and final competition for the first series of matches was fired at Trenfhaih ou Soturday Inst, at ranges 900 and lOOOvds. Scores:~J. Burns, 34—17—51 ,- F. Wickens, 39—35—74; G. Jones, 38-27— 9-71; H. Marshall, 11-32-73; H. Plimraer. 36-37—73; R. Randall, 36-32-68; A. Fellows, 36-32-68; A. Caldwell, 32-31-66; F. Skinner, 28-2S—lO-66;' H. Bulford, 31—30-61; W. Judd, 32—32—64; G. Halliday, 28-31-62; W. Chirnside, 31 —21—7-59; J. Butler, 26-2-5-8-59; ,T. Eabe, 31—24—58; D. Claridge, 29—26—55; W. Street, 33-13-9-55; H. 0. Brown 35 -18-1-51; H. Coker, 20-22-12-54; W. Groig, 20-13-20-53; J. E. Turner, 27— 21-57.

ROAD RACE.

(By TeJeeraph.-Roecia! Correspondent! Carlerton, November 30. The 26-mile cycle road race, between Greytown and Mastcrtou, this afternoon resulted as follows:—W. Hall, 1; R. Eonold?, 2; N. Murray, 3. The winner also takes the medal for the fastest time, doing the distance in 1 hour llmin. 7see.

ROWING.

DOINGS OF THE PETONE CLUB. To-morrow afternoon the annual cutter race between crews from the Petone and Wellington ex-Naval Associations for the White Horse. Whisky trophy will be row-, ed. The present members of the association will also row for u silver cup donated by Mr. R. Mothcs, Tetone. To makß up the afternoon programmo the Petono Eowiug Club will send out crews for a number of sprint events. The following crows from the Petone Rowing Club havo been selected to go into training for the Wellington regatta:— Youths' Fours—W. Humo (str.), 0. Haddock (3), J. Hickcy (2), F. Adamson (bow). Maidon Fours—C. Dnimmond (sir.), A. White (3), A. Gluding (2), H. E. Adam- I son (bow). I Maiden Pairs—C. Druinmond (str.), A. White (bow). Maiden Double Sculls—D. S. M'Farlano I (sir.), J Hannah (bow).