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Evening Star, Issue 18669, 25 June 1924, Page 9

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SOCCER* SATURDAY’S FITXURES. First Grade. —Southern v. Seacliff. at Seacliil (Mr W. Smith); Mornington v. Old Boys, at Mornington (Mr B. Brown); Maori Hill v. Kaitangata, at dear, L3O (Mr Rutherford); Northern v. Taieri, at Gardens (Mr J. -Fogarty). Second Grade.—Y.M.C.A. t. Southern, at Culling Park (Mr Mann); Old Boys v. Maori Hill, at Oval No. 5 (Mr Bonn); Technical Old Boys v. Northern, at Oval No. 2 (Mr Ghent). Third Grade. —Maori Hill t. Mornington, at Oval No. 3, 1.50 (Mr Halligan); Ravensbourne v. Old Boys B, at Littlebourne (Mr Moorwood); Post and Telegraph v. Northern, at Gardens, 1.50 (Mi Ritchie); Technical Old Boys v. Old Boys A, at Oval No. 1 (Mr Stanaway). Fourth Grade.—Mornington v. Technical Old Boys, at Montccillo (Mr Davidson); Maori Hill v. Ravensbourne, at Clear (Mi Moorhousc); Y.M.C.A. v. Southern, at Oval No. 1 (Mr Stanaway); Northern v. Taieri, at Mosgiel (Mr J. Smith); Old Boys v. Norma.!, at Oval No. 2 (Mr Hector); High School v. Port Convent, at Littlcbourne (Mr Nichol). Fifth Grade. —High School B v. Ravonshnurno, at Ravensbourne (Mr Stewart); Y.M.C.A, Rovers v. Y.M.C.A. Spurs, at Robin Hood (to arrange); High School A v. Port Convent, at Ravensbourne (Mi Stewart); Technical College v. Y.M.C.A. Swifts, at Robin Hood (Mr Roay); Mornngton v. High School C, at. Mornington Mr R. Scott); Southern v. Northern, at Culling Park (Mr James). OLYMPIC GAMES. MISS SHAND. ■’ross Association—By Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, June 23. Miss Gwitha Shand did 100 metres ex•ihition swim in 85scc. —A. and N.Z. Cable, BRITAIN’S RRPRESENTATION. LONDON, June 23. .Britain has made her linaJ selection for ■he Olympiad. She will be represented in : wenty-five out of the twenty-six events,— A. and N.Z- Cable. G OjjF. BRITTSH CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 24. With a, record entry of 277 the qualify■ng rounds of the British open champion hip have opened on two courses—half 'Living at Uoylake and half at, Formby. A change over will bo made for the second ■ound to-morrow. There is a formidable ’-meriran contingent, including the cx•hampion, W. Hagen, G. Sarasen, Mae-Jonald-Smith, and Jim Barnes. In addiion there are two Spaniards and half a dozen Frenchmen.

Roth course records were broken. George Gadd (Roehampton) led at Form by with a score of 70; Macdonald-Smith, 72; Sarazen, 75; Ray, 76; C. Whitcorabe, 77; and Abe Mitchell, 78.

At Hoylako the veteran J. E. Taylor Mid-Surrey) made a course record of 70; Havers (the holder!, 72; Toßey, 77; Mothered and Duncan, 78; Nicholl.s, 79; Barnes, 81; and Hagen, 83.—Reuter. LAWN TENNIS. WIMBLEDON TOURNEY. I’rcss Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, Juno 23, The weather at W imbledon was glorious, and there were 10.003 spectators. Vincent Richards (America) and Dr A. E, Park (Now Zealand! played the opening game. Park made a plucky effort, but was outclassed, and was unable to make any impression against the American’s 'Teak service and wonderful volleying. Richards won, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0. Brookes, whose injured eye was very inflamed, causing him a bad lime, heat IT. Fisher, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. The Dutch member of the Davis Cup loam, Timtnor, heat F. M. TL Fisher (New Zealand), 7-5, 1 6-2, 9-7. This match was most strenuously contested. Fisher played a splendid line game, but ho was worn down by Tirnincr's precision and tremendous bitting. Tiinrner must bo counted a strong contender in the championship.

The Smith African 'Richardson defeated I. C. Peacock {New Zealand), 2-6, 6-1, 6-1, 10-8. Lacoste (France) beat Okamofo (Japan). The meeting of the two leading Britishers resulted in the elimination of 0. Turnbull by a member of the Davis Cup team, J. B. Gilbert, 6-3, 6-1, 64. Washburn (America) beat (he British Davis Cup player L. A. Gmlfrce. 64, 6-0. 7-5.—A, and N.Z. Cable. ' II C-'Dli (1. WELLINGTON AMATETSR CHAMPIONSHIPS. The finals resulted ; Light- w eight. —P. C! ia rl ss. Bantam-weight—J. Crowley. Fo a tier- vv eigh t.—P. B: ac k. F 1 y■-wcigh 1. —C. Wood. Paper-weight.—J. ( o;terill. Middle-weight.—F. Kenner. Light-heavy-weight.- -(6 Mvatt. IV el l er-\ve ip i 1 1. —-, 1. N ebon. On the whole (he eonier-ls provided a very good display. FIRPO AX D WILLS, Press As'ocia.'ion —By Telegraph—Copyright NIvW YORK, June 25. Mr Tex BicVard announces the rciru,! of a leiegrarn from Firpo definitely r.eivntng the term? of a boot with Harry \\ :lir biniig Dio latter part, of Aligns!. Mi Rickard will announce fh-e time and pknv ■i ft or the Democratic G.invenl ion. It vv 1 1 1 ■irohably be hold at Bovin's 'i liir!y Acre- . Jersey City). The heavy-weights have agreed to meet on a percentage basis.— Renter. DEMPSEY AVD “ STRANGLED ” LEWIS. NEW YORK. June 2,5. A telegram from J.o; Angeles save tha* half a million dollars have been oiTered (or a mixed bout between Jack Dempr.e;. heavy-weight boxer) and “ Strangler' Lewis (the champion wrestler) by the Athletic Chib at Knox (Indiana). The sag gested date is August 16. The sporting writers will he asked to fix tile, rules of the contest.—Reuter. 0 ill OK 1151 ITT HXT DX-At TTT3. COUNTY MATCHES. Brers Association—By Tetepuph—Copyright LONDON, June 21. 'The following were the closing scores on the second day:—Surrey, with a score of 388 for nine wickets, declared against Oxford, who made 311 (Knott 65, Itlaikie (5;. In theii second innings Surrey have lost throe wickets for 155 lS.ar.dham 70 not oath .Middlesex, playing Essex, made 170 lor eight wickets declared (Dales 69. Haig 68. Hcnrne 116). Essex have made 27 for one wicket.

Sussex inado 192 (Tate 102 noi on!! against Yorkshire-. Robinson too';,- six to; 87, Yorkshire have lost two wickets for 283 runs (Holmes So, Sutcliffe 113 no; out). Kent, playing Notts, made 319 first innings (Hubble 65 not out). Notts renliud with 165 lor six wickets (George Gunn 93, Payton 68. Whysall 151). In tiic match between Somerset _ nm’ Derby Somerset scored 147. Lyon uailcto increase his yesterday’s .score of 219.Reuter.

LADIES' HOCKEY. The meeting of the Otago Ladies' Hockey Association was held in the Empire Buildings on Monday night, Mrs Hudson presiding. The executive was pleased to welcome Miss Hughes (primary schools’ representative) to a scat on the executive.

Mr Bcnncll attended to give assistance witli arrangements for the forthcoming concert The secretary reported that the High School Board had granted the use of the school hall for July 11. Mrs Hudson slated that on account of some of the performers not being available on the 11th it had been decided to hold the concert on Wednesday, the 9th. As this date was not suitable for tho school hall it was decided to take the Burns Hall. A splendid programme was submitted; also a report as to the strong demand for tickets. It was decided to make a charge of 2s and Is, and to sell sweets in tho hall, all proceeds to go to the St.John Ambulance Carnival. Details of arrangements were left in Mr Bennell’s hands. A letter was received from the New Zealand Association stating that Mrs Hudson had been elected vice-president of the association; also that applications had been- received from- Nelson, South Canterbury, and Poverty Bay for the 1924 New Zealand tournament. —Secretary to advise Otago delegates to support South Canterbury’s application. A deputation consisting of the Match Committee of the Men’s Hockey Association attended tho meeting to make arrangements for the Soutli Canterbury match. As they had no reply re the application for the use of the Caledonian Ground for July 12, .nothing definite wasarranged. It was pointed out to this deputation that July 12 was not a very suitable date for the ladies’ match ; hut as tho South Canterbury Association wished both its teams to play in Dunedin on the same day, tho local executive would agree to play its match ns a rurt-ain-raisor to the men’s match, provided the Caledonian Ground was available. A letter was received from Mr Northoy stating that ho would bo pleased to referee in tlie ladies’ matches when required, and giving many good suggestions for improvement in play in junior grades. It was reported that a very dangerous stylo of play scorned to he creeping into some of the games—that of taking a Hying hit at a ball which has risen in the air from a corner hit. After discussion it was decided to draw the attention of the referees to the matter.

Various matters of impor t a nee to clubs and players were brought forward, and it was decided to hold a meeting of all players in the Bristol Concert Chamber at 5.15 on Saturday next.