ROUND OF SPORT

Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 65, 16 March 1940, Page 22

ROUND OF SPORT

AN APPEAL FROM THE FINNS

KEEPING ALIVE THE OLYMPIC IDEA

ensured.

"In a cheerful and confident spirit we looked forward to the arrival of the world's athletes and sportsmen as our guests," the message continues.; "When the European, war broke out last autumn, Finland, decided to con-

• From the organising committee of the Twelfth Olympic; Games there: is to hand, by mail, an appeal which, in view of recent momentous happenings, becomes even more touching. It comes from Finland and is addressed to the athletes and sportsmen of the world. In 1938 the International Olympic Committee entrusted Finland with organising the Twelfth Olympic Games in Helsinki, capital of the Finnish Republic, states the organising committee in its message from Helsinki. Finland and her sportsmen accepted this commission with gratitude, and, thanks to the generous sacrifices of the entire nation, the preparations had progressed so far by the autumn of 1939 that the successful realisation of the Games seemed

day evening. The game is'nowwell. established at Oxford and Cambridge, and there would appear to be no reason why University' students in New Zealand should not have their own Association football teams. Takirig a leading part in the movement here is the Wellington coach, J. R. Sheffield, and from him1 it is gathered that the idea is to make membership open to past arid present students of any university. " •• '

Amongst the Rugby players to" turn out in the Easter tournament for the North Island Pirates' Club (including Kia Toa, of Manawatu) will be J. A. Moore, who has captained the Pirates' team in Fiji. .He will be playing for -the Wellington Pirates. S. McKenzie, a son of Mr. N. A. McKenzie/ the Hawke's Bay selector, will be'in the Napier team, and it will not be a nSw experience for him ;to be playing; on Athletic Park. Then, too, there will be Rod. McKenzie, the Manawatu captain and New Zealand representative, who will be in the Kia Toateam.-

Oxford University were beaten by Guy's Hospital in a recent Rugby match on the St. John's College ground at Oxford by two goals and a try (13 points) to four tries (12 points). It, was their first game for over . two months. The side was obviously short of practice, but had enough chances to winY J. N. Matson (New Zealand University and Oriel), was one of the University forwards. J. R. Capstick, ■ a young senior | cricketer who has shown considerable promise during the past few seasons, j ii transferring, from Wellington to j Auckland. He has done well for the! Hutt Club, and should benefit by that experience when he steps out in Auckland cricket. »He was, also a member of the Empire Cricket Club, and he and J.- J. Halligan (who has been prominently connected with the Empire Club in Hutt Valley cricket) were fare welled, at a club function this week. The club also takes a prominent part in table tennis, and at this sport Capstick and Halligan are Hutt Valley, representatives. .Halligan is to leave with the Second Echelon. t

Holder of the New Zealand open golf championship title, John Hornabrook, of Mastertori, will not be competing next -week1 in the Wellington provincial golf championships. The present holder of the* title, ,he is to be married shortly to Miss S. Collins, daughter of a former New Zealand cricket captain, and one. of the finest lady golfers in the Dominion herself. The absence of Hornabrook will detract somewhat from the interest of the tournament, but as entries are quite good and some really first-class players will be among the field, the championship should tie successful.

Acting Pilot-Officer T.. C McGillivray (Oamaru) was beaten by A.B. T. Swayne in a boxing tournament at Wembley recently. The New Zealander lost the bout on the referee's casting vote. During the evening the King was present. He watched Britain beat France by three events to one in an international match of 16 three-round fights. The, thunder : of the show was stolen by D. L. Sullivan, a boy recently emerged from boxing in the London Boys' Federation and unknown to most spectators, tie was put in to fight Marceau Berteaux, ffae bantamweight champion of France. .

Four possibles during one afternoon, including -22 consecutive bullseyes by Rifleman N. Bridgeman, . secretary .of the Okato Rifle Club (who scored three of the possibles) provided the high light of a great afternoon's shooting at the Sea- View rifle range, Gkato, reports the "Taranaki Daily News." There was a light variable left wind blowing. Rifleman N. Bridgeman, who had to complete the Ben ton Cup shoot, finished with a bullseye at the 300 yards range. He then went on to score his possible seven bullseyes at the 300 yards range in the All Range Cup shoot and the possible seven bullseyes at the 500 yards range in each of the Benton and All Range Cup shoots, giving him 22 consecutive bullseyes. At the 600 yards range, however, his sequence ended as he did not hit the centra of the target with his first shot.