BOXING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1705, 24 March 1913, Page 9

BOXING.

• LAST.ACT IN THE CARNIVAL. To-night will complete the Carnival as far as tho Carnival Conuuitteo is concerned, the only remainitih attraction being tlio boxing, tournament, which is being held to-morrow evening, the proceeds of which the local Boxing Association are devoting to tho Citizens I'uin. Judging from tho bouts sot down, Iho evening should be well up to'tho standard of any similar tournament promoted by tho association during tho P/ 1 ®?- se , us "? 1 ;.. At the present time there is littlo doubt that Ellis and Thompson, besides being evenly matched, are the .two* leading feather-weights of tho Dominion. Both are exponents of tliu forceful as well as clever order. On a previous occasion when the two mot Ellis proved tho winner after a contest which pleased everyone. That was Thompson's iirst appearance in the professional ranks, and smco then ho has added considerably,to his experience, and as ovidence of his improvement he recently defeated Robinson, of bisijorne, who ran Ellis very closo at Iho feather-weight tournament in October last. The University events are between representatives well up to championship standard, and interest is being shown by the partisans of the different Universities. The last train to Hutt and Petone will ,bo . delayed to suit the convenience of [ suburban patroui.

- SWIMMING. THE RHODES SHIELD "TRY OUT." To Aro Baths presented a busy appearanco on Saturday morning, when the first of a sei'ies of annual competitions for the Rhodes Challenge Shield, between 'teams of swimmers representing various Postal districts was held. The conditions of tho competition are: That four races be swum, viz.—so yards, 100 yards, 220 yards, nnd 200 yards relay. No district is permitted to start more than three men in any of tho first three ovents, or moro than one team in tho last. Points allowed are: Five for first place, three for second, and ono for third in each distance. Tho ■ Hon. R. Heaton 'Rhodes, Post-mastor-General, doner of tho shield, was unable to bo prcsont owing to absenso from the city. Tho assistant secretary of 'the Post Office (Mr. G. B. Bell) represented tho DeDartment, and in a short speech of welcome to the visitors, expressed pleasure at the institution of the tournament as an annual hxturc.

Thn tournament resulted in Wellington winning the shield for the ensuing 'twelve months with, a total of 20 points, with Auckland second with 15 points, and Christchurch third. In all the events tho swimming was of a high standard, nnd the result was in doubt until tho final distance had been decided. !' 50 Yards—E. Bristol (Auckland), 1; H. Lit'tlo (Wellington), 2; A. Greener (Wellington), 3. Also started: S. L. Dickey and H. Colvin' (Auckland), A. Osborne and A. Clark (Christchurch), and L. C. Torgie (Wellington). Time, 2D 4-sscc. 100 Yards—H.Littlo (Wellington), 1; E. Bristol (Auckland), 2; J. Hancock (Auckland), 3. Also fitarted: T. Carter (Auckland), A. Osborne and W. Sears (Christohurch), J. Geddes and P. Wilton (Wellington). Time, 71 4-ssec. 200 Yards Relay Race—Auckland (Bristol, Dickey, Colvin, and Hancock), 1; Wellington (Wilton, Little, Duffy, and Greener), 2; Christchurch (Sears, Clark, Hoxman, and Osborne), 3. l'imo, 2min. 10 3-ssec. 220 Yards—H. Little (Wellington), 1; A. Greener (Wellington), 2; E. Bristol (Auckland), 3. Also started: J. Hancock and C. Colvin (Auckland), W. Sears (Christchurch), and T. Duffy (Wellington). The visiting teams were afterwards entertained at luncheon at Godber's, in conjunction with tho Auckland P. and T. cricket 'team,.

- G.P.O. CLUB. Two handicap races were held by members of tho G.P.O. Club at Te Aro Baths on_ Saturday, in addition to the Rhodes Shield tournament events. Results:— 75 Yards Handicap—W. Findlay (4sec.), 1; L. C. Forgie (sor.), 2; R. G. Puller (Bsec.), 3. Also started: C, Davidson (10 sec.), arid C. M'Erlean (15sec.). Time, ,57seo. The winner receives a trophy presented by Messrs. Walsh and Oliver. 50 Yards "Telejraph Messengers' Handicap—Diamond (scr.), 1; Bramley (2seo.), 2; Williams (2sec.), 3. Also started: Brown, lime, ilsco. .. RUGBY FOOTBALL. FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON. The first Rugby gaine of tjie season was played ut Athletic Park on' Saturday morning, when the Wellington 'Ilub defeated'the Christchurch Club by 15 points to B.', Although ■ there was not a great number of onlookers, the "barracking" seemed to denote an enthusiastic interest in this annual game between the two clubs bearing the name of their tive •'•• ■ As', senior, grade football the play was not -good; both teams were badly organised, and plainly showed that they had had'no practice. Tho backs on.both side played spasmodically. Tho Wellington forwards had the advantage in the scrum, but were not so good in the lineout or-in the ruck.' As is usual at the beginning of. the season, many rushes were marred by tho backs fumbling and failing to pick up the ball. All this is a matter of praotice, and one cannot expect to see "pretty" play, in a "first" game. From tho spectators' point of ■View the pime was . not, as a game, a very exciting or admirable one.

" " " RIFLE SHOOTING. ' V HAWKE'S BAY ASSOCIATION. (By Telegra-ph—Press Association.) .: Hastings, March 22. Tho fifth annual mieting of the Hawko's Bay Ilille Association opened at Roy's Hill range to-day. Competitors ■were present from all tho Dominion, and included several'' ex-champions of New Zealand and Bisley, besides MacAllister and Jamieson from Australia. ''Tin crttries totalled 112. ■ Eosults:— " . . ~ Hastings Match, 300 yds. Loveday, Wcodville, 49, £i; Marenz), Eketahuna, 47, £2. lOs.i Camcron, Opaki, 46, 30a.: iAimsden, Bulls, 46, .£1; MacLachlan,- Petone, 46, <£1; Grindeil, Kapijr, 46, \£l; .Tronson, 46, ill; Verry, 46, £1; Rivers, 46, 10s.; Hall, 4G, 10s.) Clark, 45, 10s.; Wheloh, 45, 10s,j Govenlock, 45, 10s.; Otten, 45, IDs.; King, 45, 10s.; Roots, 45, 10s.; Franklin, 45, lte.; tyr<fs, Farlane, 44, IDs.; Meech, 44, 10s.; Marshall, 45, 10s.; Bromley, 43, 55.; Glassford, 42, 55.; Glennie, 40, 55.; Webster, 40, ss. , -Wairoa Match, 600 yds., .ten shots. MacAllister, N.S.W., 46, Croiton, Karioi, 44, £2 10s.; Cameron, Opaki, 44, t£l 10s.; Marenzi, Eketahunn, 44, .El; Franklin, Weber, 44, JB1; Fisher, 43, .£1; Govenlock,'.". AVoodvillo 43, il; Belk, Feilding, Rhodes, 42, 155.; Jnrvis, 42, 155.; ICeene, 42, 10s. ;' D. Roots, 42, 10s. The conditions ut this range oponed fairly favourably, but a high wind sprang up during the match, varying from fifteen degrees right to tliree left. A naimber of competitors lost material in the fire on the mail train on Thursday, Roots losing- everything except his rifle. They are, however, being accommodated by other competitors.

\ Woipawa Match, ten shots, 800 yds. Ryder,, Okawa, 48, £i; Boots, 18, ,£2 10s.; Feast, 48, .£1 10a.; Morgan, Okawa, 47, .£1; Thomas, 47, il; Thorn--asen, Eketahunn, 47, «fil; . Govenlock, Woodville, 40, £1; Ballinger, Wellington, 46, i6l; Troiison, 4G, IBs. j Skoet, 46, 155.; W. Oraw, 45, 10s. j Franklin, 45, lOs.j Loveday, 4b, 10s.; James, 45, 10s.; Jamieson, 45, 10s.; Hyde, 45, 10s.; Lascelles, 45, 103, Counted out:. Corporal Jteene. Tvros: Webster, 43,105.; M'Lean, 42, 10a.; MacMiEan, 42, 10s.; Otten, 42, 55.; Macfatlane, 42, ss. j Glassford, 41, ss. j Clark, 40, ss,