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Evening Star, Issue 18669, 25 June 1924, Page 6

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WIMBLEDON TOURNEY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, Juno 24. (Received Jane 25, at 11 a.m.) The Belgian player Washer defeated the New Zealander Allison, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. —A. and N.Z. Cable. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Press Association SYDNEY, June 25. (Received Jime 25, at 1 p.m.)

Mr Lamaro, manager of the University League football team, referring to the tour, said that New Zealand referees were not np to date in regard to the more recent alterations of the rules. Ho instanced the Auckland team, which, he said, kicked several goals from marks, despite the recent decision of the Rugby League against this. The play-tbe-ball rule was also differently interpreted in the dominion. Mr Lamaro paid a high tribute to the hospitality of all with whom the team came in contact, and also to tlie sportsmanlike attitude of the crowds. Ho refused to comment on the action of the Christchurch Rugby Union officials who intervened to prevent the use of Lancaster Park. —A. and NJ4. Cable. TO-NIGHT’S BOXING CONTESTS. A bumper house is assured for the contests at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night— Fairhall v. Volaire and Alfords v. M’Donald. TEE ALL BLACKS. [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, dune 25. The Wellington Union decided to accept a match against the AH Blacks before they leave for England, hut could not agree as to what team should be pitted against them. Some members thought it was no use expecting a local team to stand up to picked men, and finally it was left to the Now Zealand Union to decide on a team. The All Blacks arc expected to return from Sydney on a Tuesday, and the match will kike place the next day. CRICKET IN ENGLAND. SOUTH. AFRICA BEATS HAMPSHIRE. LONDON, Juno 24, (Received June 25, at 11.45 a.m.) South Africa, 336 and 275 for five wickets, defeated Hampshire, 279 and 350, after an exciting finish, with only a few minutes to spare.—A. and N.Z. Cable. In Hampshire’s second innings Fowler made 50, Brown 65, and Newman 60. Bissett look five wickets for 102. In South Africa's second innings Taylor made 93 and Snsskind 44. Taylor played a magnificent innings, and gave no chances. Ho hit eleven 4’s. HAWKE’S BAY RACES. Weather fine; course good; attendance large. Results: —■ Woodlands Steeples. 2m. I —Kovno (10.5) 1, Gaze (9.9) 2, Cambric (9.9) _ 3. Scratched: Strathpan. Nock; eight lengths. Time, 4min 16 1-Ssec. Whakatn Hurdles. IJm.—-Landbird (10.12) 1, Merry Singer (10.3) 2, Waioeka Jack (9.0) 3. All started. Five lengths; neck. Time, 3min 22sec. Hawke’s Bay Hurdles. l|m. —Alteration (10.3) 1, En Route (10.0) 2, Woden (9.0) 3. All started. Head; five lengths. Time, 3min 18sec.