ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1585, 31 October 1912, Page 4

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

OLYMPIC COUNCIL. CHAMPION'S EXPENSES, A meeting of the Olympic Council for New Zealand was held l.vst night. There were present: Messrs. A. Alarryatt (chairman), B. Guise, A. D. Bayfiold, E. E. Hammond, G. S. Hill, F. Wilton, F. 1. Wilson, -B. ft. Keesiup, and. A. Davies. In connection witli the trouble that occurred, over Malcolm Champion's expenses, correspondence was rend from London and Sydney. The chairman said tho matter was as yet inexplicable, but Captain Hornimsm, jnanager of the team, had. arrived at Vremautle, and they would have something to go upon when his report was received. It was decided to hold over further consideration of the matter until Gaptaiii Horniman's report comes to hand. A letter was received from fche New Zkiland Rowing Association stating that tho association could not see its way dear to make a lory for an Olympic fund as suggested by tire council. The secretary of tho New Zealand Sports Protection League wrote stating that Dr. Collins had been appointed to confer n;ith the chairman regarding assistance that tho league was prepared to give in scouring the Dominion ade([uato representation at the next Olympic Gaines '"The*chairman was authorised to confer with Dr. Collins. The annual meeting was fixed l lor November 27. and tho secretary was Instructed to draw up a report. • Mr Hill again brought up his motion for securing separate representation, but Mr. Bayfield moved as an amendment that the matter bo deferred until after the conference between tho chairman and Dr. Collins (referred to above). The amendment was carried after brief discussion.

OLYMPIC GAMES.

AUSTRALASIAN MANAGER'S VIEWS. Iy Telccrapli—Prefla Association— Copyright Fremantle, October 30. Captain Horniman, manager of tho Australasian Olympic team, has arrived here. He is pleased with the record of the team. "Australian oarsmen," he says, "in ono hit did what it took our cricketers years to accomplish. Only world's champions have any hopo in the Olympic Games. AVe should trv to send world's champions." He does not consider the idea of an Empire team would be workable, as the component parts do not desire it. Tho Germans were very systematic and thorough. and would be serious competitors at the next Olympiad.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIAN MANAGER RETURNS. By TeleEraph—Press Association—Copyright Fremantle, October 30. Mr. Crouch, manager of the Australian Eleven, has arrived here. He says the English trip was unsatisfactory, from the point of view of the weather, and that tho players were therefore glad when it was ended. He felt sure the popularity of the game was undiminished in England. Ihe crowds in tho larger centres here just as bi» as before. "The Africans played in many of the same districts that wo were in, and that did not-help either of us. AUSTRALIANS IN CANADA. By Telegraph—Press Association— CoprricM (Rec. October 30, 9.20 p.m.) Vancouver, October 30. The Australians,, in their second.injijimjs in their match against a Britsh Columbian fifteen made 25G runs. Tho British Columbians made 89 runs. The weather was wet. The first innings scores were:—Australia, 395; British Columbia,-110.

COLLEGE SPORTS.

The annual athletic sports of the Wellington College arc to lis held at _the College grounds to-morrow week (November 8).

SINKS FROM HUTT CLUB.

The following Hutt Club rinks will pay Petone a friendly visit on Saturday:— Allport, T. C. Dawson, Wilmshurst, Hendry (s.)j Sliiel, Gray, Casey, Hodgins (s.); Parker, Sinclair, Cudby v Jones (s.); Simpson, Ginger, Yates, M'Keuzie (s.)The Hntt rinks to meet Petono on the home (Hutt) .green will "be as follow :- Judd, Rishwort'h, Treadwell, Hollaixl (s.); Birch, Hayes, Barlow, Macaskill (s.); Lailender, Seymour, liddie, Stevens (s.); uuir, Hawthorne, Palmer, Hill ($.).

MOTOR-CYCLE CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Wellington Motor Cycling Club (late New Zealand Motor Cycle Club) was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening. Mr. Daniel presided. The annual report and balancesheet were read and adopted, and tne minutes of the last special meeting wero also adopted. The secretary pointed out the necessity for the welfare of the club of starting a reserve fund, and Mr. Nimmo moved that the sum of £a be deposited in the G.P.O. Savings Bank. The- following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr. Daniel ; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. G. ohenvood, P. J. M'Donald, and W. H. Nimino; captain, W. H. Nimmo; vice-captain, Harold Plimmer; management committee, Messrs. Sherwood, Plimmer, Nimmo, Kankine, Matthews, Daniel, Lewis, Burns, Tanner, and .M'Donald; secretary, C. D. Bridge; treasurer, W. L. Buraess.