ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1393, 20 March 1912, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

■ 0 CRICKET. MARLBOROUGH AND WELLINGTON. EASY WIN FOR LOC.IL MEN. Tho intcrprovincial cricket match between tho Marlborough representatives and tho Wellington eleven was concluded yesterday afternoon, when t;lie Wellington team won by an innings and 122 runs. The visitors made up_ the score of 112 runs in their second innings, but tho bowling analysis shows that there was no reason why tho score should havo been so large. The Wellington fowling was apparently arranged with a view to putting on tiio easiest men first, and several very easy trundlers were tried. Jin mi got hvo wickets for 7 runs, and ho was promptly taken off, presumably to make the gamo a littlo bit interesting. The match dragged through the early afternoon until presently tho two effectivo bowlers of tho Wellington team, Finlays,on and Grimmett, wero put on. They ended tho match. Following are tho scores:— Wellington, first innings i 305 Marltorough, first innings 71 Marl borough.—Second Innings. R. J. Pearpoint, 131, b. Nunn 5 A. A. Weildc,'2l2ll4ll, b. Nunn 13 A. 31. R. Jlills, b. Grace 0 W. D. A. Cliisholm, 1111111111411214111, b. Finktvson 29 W. Jackson, 111211141121, c. and b. Robinsca 23 C. A. Armstrong, 1131131141, c. Finlay^ soil, b. Grimmett 17 H. Martin, b. Grimmett 0 N. risk. 2141, c. Walters, b. Grimmott 8 H. W. Reed, 414. not out! 0 E. T\'eid, 1, c. Walters, b. Finlayson ... 1 G. Benning, b. Finlayson 0 Extras 7 Total 112 Bowling analysis: Graco took ono wicket for 17 runs; Nunn, two for 7; Burton, none for 18, Robinson, ono for 20; Walters. nono for 9; Finlayson, tlireo for 28; Grimmett, tlireo for C.

A PROJECT DROPPED.

THE TRIP TO AUSTRALIA. CRICKET DELEGATES DIVIDED. Last night a special meeting of delegates to the Wellington Cricket Association was held to consider the suggestion that a New Zealand cricket team should bo sent to Australia. Tho idea originated in Canterbury, and the New Zealand Cricket Council a.-kod the various centres to express an opinion on tho proposal. Tho council suggested that Wellington should raise =£100 towards the cost of tho trip. There woro sixteen delegates present, Mr. M. F. Luckio presiding. Mr. M. J. Crombie moved: "That subscription lists bo opened with a view to raising tho money to send a team to Australia." Mr. Crombie said that it was thirteen years since a Now Zealand team had visited Australia. Some people seemed to think that a visit of this kind would not do any good to New Zealand cricket. His opinion was that much Benefit would be derived by tho players who wero members of the team, and by cricketers in general. The team would get about half a dozen matches against tho prominent Australian players. As an illustration, lie said that tho English trip of tho All Black footballers had benefited New Zealand football. Some had said that tho '■present was not a suitable time for a Now Zealand loam to go to Australia. Surely an interval of thirteen years was long enough. He thought an effort to send the team should be made—it would need an effort. Canterbury was keen to send a team, lio understood Auckland would support the proposal, and he did not think that Wellington should decide not to fall in with the idea without making an effort". Mr. Bay seconded tlio motion. Mr. Luckio said that while ho was in accord with Mr. Crombie, ho thought tho funds of tho Wollington Association should not be pledged in any way. Wellington had benefited more than any of tho other centres from Australian and English matches. Australia considered it high timo that Now Zealand returned their visits. There was a feeling hero that if a team was sent tho younger players would not get a chanco to go, but it should bo remembered that in tho last team which was sent from here at least five of tho members were very young, and those particular players had since made names for themselves in New Zealand cricket. The proposal to send a team should receive the association's heartiest support and cooperation. If the public did not rise to the occasion by subscribing freely towards the movement, no harm would be done, but-tho public ought to be given tho opportunity of showing their feeling in tlie matter. Ho felt sure that more than the amount needed would bo raised. Mr. D. M'lCcnzio moved, as an amend-' ment: "That in the opinion of this association it is inadvisable to send a team to Australia at the present tiiiic." Mr. M'Kenzio said that tho only purpose which a visit would servo would bo to advertise tho poverty of New Zealand cricket. He disagreed willi Mr. Luckie whero that the speaker had said that certain young players had improved since the last visit. He. did not think there was any chance of raising tho nionoy needed. Bis private opinion that this idea was fostered by a desire to give someono a nice little jaunt to Australia as manager of the loam.

Mr. C. Hickey seconded the amendment. He'said that lie had just roturned from Australia, and that he had found thoidea ridiculed there.

Mr. Willis remarked that l;o thought it was tho association's duty to pay off its liabilities first, whether by their own efforts or with help from tho public. Mr. W. Hood (treasurer of the association) supported tho motion. Ho said ho had altered his opinion respecting tho proposal. In his reply, Mr. Crombio endeavoured to make it clear that his motion committed the association to nothing; it simply said that an effort ought to be made to raiso the funds by public subscription. The contention that players had not- improved was futile—the general standard was far better now than in former years, but thero were not so many outstanding men. He regretted the suggestion that the chief idea was to give someone a trip to Australia as manager of tho team. The amendment was carried by eight rotes to seven. Tho chairman (Mr. Luckie), who had spoken against the amendment, did not vote. He said thati he would have had to give his deliberative vote and his casting vote at the same time, and he preferred not to do so.'

SENIOR AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tho junior match, St. Mark's v. Central, which itas commenced on October 21, will he concluded 011 No. 4 ground on the Basin Reserve on March 23, not March 30. as previously announced. It was decided by tho Management Committee of the Association lost evening to treat tho match between Central and East A (to bo played ne.tt Saturday) as the final for the championship. THIRD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP, The fixtures for the third class championship games 011 Saturday next nro as follow:— At College, College A v. Templars; nt College, College B v. Central; at Newtown, Catholic v. North; at Kelburno, Karnri v. Victoria College; at Ilutt, St. David's v. St. Mark's.

FOOTBALL.

AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE TAKINGS. By ; I'i'it! CntjyriEM (Eec. March 19, 8.43 p.m.) Sydney, March 11). The Bueby League's takings at die football matches under its auspices last year totalled -E15.859, an increase of .£2-177 on tho takings of tho previous year. LEAGUE TEAM RETURNS. (Rec. March 19, 8.15 p.m.) Fremantle, March in. Tho members of tho Australasian Rugby League football team arc passengorE from England by tbo Osterley, which urirod Uni»x fx on Loadan.

SWIMMING,

CHAMPION'S RECORDS PASSED. (By Telegraph.—Frees Association,) Christchurch, March 19. At a meeting of tho Council of tho Now Zealand Swimming Association tonight, tho following records, established by M. E. Champion at Auckland, wore passed :— lififl yards, 2-tmin. 39sec.; HO yards, Sniin. 45sec. Two performances by Miss Durack nt Auckland, applied for as world's rccords —,10 yards, ;SHee. ; and 110 yards, Gmin. 42sec.—were not passed on account of the rules not providing for them. Tho times put up by Champion at Christchurch—22o yards, 3min. 37 3-ssec.; and SSO yards, lL'min. 17 l-ssec. —were passed as New Zealand rccords; also the performance of Hiss A. O'Lcary, of "Wellington—loo yards, lmin. 2(isec. The council appointed M. E, Champion to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games.

WATER POLO,

FINAL GAME THIS EVENING. Even swimmers are beginning to regard tho water with a hard distant look. The cold snap w.hich has sot in has given the water an edge that it is not likely to lose again until towards the end of tho year. Unfortunately tho final game in the inter-club pclo tournament has had to be postponed owing to the intervention of tho championship meeting in tho south. When Swifts and Wellington last attempted to decide the issue a tie resulted (3 goals each). They are to play off again this evening at 5.30 o'clock. The teams are as folloiy;:—

_ Wellington—Hanna, Morpeth, Stratford, Kelly, Little, Gosling, and Neal.

Swifts—Fordham, Smith, M'Grath, Wilton, Wilinott, and Dingle. NGATIAWA RIFLE CLUB. Tho Ngatiawa Riile Club's second competition for tho Elder Cup was fired on Saturday last. The wind was on its worst behaviour, changing from right to left, and vice versa, with disconcerting rapidity. Rifleman G. A. Monk secured a "leg-in" for tho cup, with a scoro of 91, whilo Rifleman J. 3tonk secured a "leg-in" for Mr. G. A. Monk's gold medal, which is being composed for by tho handicap men only. Following are the scores (seven shots at 200, 500, and GOOyds): Rflmn. G. A. 310nk... 31 28 29 91 Iltlmn. .T. Monk 32 2G 32 91 Rflnin. G. Howe 30 31 28 8S Rflmn. F. 11. Monk, 33—27—23—58: Rflnm. R. J. Stubbings, 31—29—28—88] Rllmn. 11. W. Bear, 27—30—30—87; Rflmn. j. Stubbings, 32-20-29-87; Rflmn. A, Clifton, 32—29—2G—87; Rflmn, S. Corner, 29—33—13—75; Rflmn. W. D. Bennett, 2S —20—19—74; President A. Monk, 2-I—2s— 21—70. The following will represent the Ngatiawa Rifle Club in the inter-club competition for the Field Shield at Palniorston North on Saturday next:—Rflnm. G. A, Monk, F. H. Monk, J. Monk, Geo. Howe, R. J. Stubbings, J. Stubbings,' H. W, Bear, A. Clifton, J. Field, and W. D, Bennett. \

LADIES' HOCKEY.

The annual meeting of tho Herewhini Ladies' Hockey Club was held last evenins,'. Mr. 11. A. Parton presided over a full attendance of members. The annual report showed that last season was both a pleasant and successful ono for the club which played in tho junior grade, no fewer than five members being selected as junior representatives. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President,' Mr. A. Iloby; vice-pre-sidents, the Rev. W. J. Conirie, and Messrs. F. M. B. Fisher, D. • M'Kenzio, H. Archer, and — M'Naught; lion, secretary, Miss A. Harnett (re-elected); lion, treasurer, Mr. G. N. Howard (re-elected); club captain, Miss A. Barnett (re-elected); management committee, Misses Spiers, Leddy, Cliyne, Davenport; delegates to tho Wellington Ladies' Hockey Association, Misses Barnett, and Leddy. Sir. K. A. Parton is to act as coach for tho coming 6eason. Practice is to oommence at Miramar next Saturday.