ATHLETIC NEWS
PSIi PEKB3 ASeOOXAXIOK—OOS'XKIQE X.j TENNIS, DAVIS CUP CONTEST. . CHRSITCHTJKCH, Oct, 10. Preparations, for the Davis Cup ccntost are in a forward condition. The Davis Cup sub-Committee of tiio Lawn Tennis Association of Australasia have instructed the architect, engaged by it to call for tenders immediately for the election of stands to accommodate' tOOO persons round tiio court on Lanet.ster Park. Tiio Davis Cup is being fenvarded to Christchurch by the Lawn Tenuis Association of Australasia and on its arrival, it will bo on eshibi:,cn.,ln anticipation of the largo num- ,■ e.: s !from Australia and from all parts Now Zealand outside Canterbury who will be present to witness the contest, Tho Tourist -Department is at present arranging for the issue of tickets at excursion rates. The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Championships are he decided at Lancaster Park justprior to the Davis Cup contest- and the courts arc being laid down to the westward of the Davis Cup court.
SCULLING.
THE RECENT RACE. LONDON, October 9. The Press pay a tribute to “Jack’’ Arnst, who though outclassed throughout, displayed rare pluck and determination. Albany’s victory was due to good generalship and superior watermanship.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
IMPERIAL UNIVERSITIES MATCH Received thi s dav at 9.45 a.m. ADELAIDE, This Day. The University won tire Imperial Universities rifle match with a score of 143. Melbourne was second, being two points behind.
SOX HI C.
THE GREY ASSOCIATION. The nominations for the above close on Saturday next, at the Albion Hotel at 9 p.m. Already several entries have been received. Mr A. Wright of Roefton has been appointed referee. This should be satisfactory to all cornpet itiors as Mr Wright has a thorough knowledge of idle noble art. Keen competition is expected for the medal presented by Mr Dave Smith tor the most scientific boxer. Altogether the tournament promises to be the best yet bold.
CRICKET.
KAMAKA v. NGAHERE. The above tennis opened the cricket season with a friendly genic on the Ngalievc cricket ground. Tire K amah a team were 100 strong for their opponents and won on the first innings by 74 runs. The following arc the scores; — KAMAKA. First Innings. P. Gilb’n. c Morel! b Penrose .. 17 ( P. Alnllins b Fahlert .. .. 32 C. Campbell, c Dempsey b Smith .. 28 W. Mclntyre b Godfrey .. .. 27 A. Stewart, c and b Smith .. .. lb S .Robertson, b Smith .. .. 0 ,t. Mn’Hns. c Demnsev b O'Brien .. 9 J. Harper. 1> O’Brien .. .. 0 A. Allen, b O’Brien .. .. 3 IT; Robertson, b Godfrey .. .. 0 M. Mullins, not out .. .. .. 5 Byes .. .. 11 Tot ad 148 First Innings. T. O’Brien, e and b Mullins .. 8 A. Movell. b Mclntyre .. .. 7 J. Godfrey, not out .. .. .. 16 A. Dempsey, bA To I’pyre .. .. 0 B. Smith, b Mein tyre .. .. 0 ■U Penrose, b Mullins .. .. 1 P. Garvey, b Mclntyre .. .. 8 A. Smith ,b Mullins .. .. 0 T. rear™, b Mullins .. .. 0 J. Fahlert. b Alnllins .. .. 0 G. Fletcher, c Mclntyre b Mullins .. 1 Byes .. .. 31 Total 74
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