SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2123, 24 February 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

fifth wst uimch. ENGLAND, TTidtEE WICKETS FOR 187. • GOOD DISPLAY BY GUNN AND HOBBS. RAIN STOPS THE GAME. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Fob. 22, 0.55 p.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 22. Light showers 101 l during the morning, but with' a hard southerly gam blowing, when Hobbs and Gunn resumed. The wicket- was slow, hut easy, when stumps were draw u lastnight-, Jjut rain made it- a bit- more difficult at the start. Hobbs added 7, when Saunders bowled him. - lor 135. Tho score mounted quietly, anu then rain prevented play lor a (jninter of an hour. On resuming, Hutchings was run out; Gunn called Jum hut repented, when i’rumpci reui noil the ball smartly to the wicket-keeper. Bv this time Hutchings was throoparts of the way down, and .the wicketkeeper threw the ball to Saunders, the bowler, and Hutchings, who did not- attemnt to get back, was dismissed. 3 for 16S. After lunch Hard staff commenced hitting hard, getting into double figures in t-lireo stroke's, and then a heavy shower drove tho players to the pavilion. Tho wicket get such a drenching that play was abandoned for tho day at 4.-10 p.m. The following are .the scores:

ENGLAND. —First Innings. (Continued.) Hobbs, b Saunders 72 Gunn, not out 77 Hutchings, run out 13 Hnrdstatf, not out 17 Total for 3 wickets 187 TE RAU V. WANDERERS.

These teams met on Saturday on the Domain. To Ran, winning tho toss, elected to bat, but were all dismissed on a true wicket for 39 runs, of which Dudfield made 16 by nico cricket. Babb secured seven wickets for 12 runs and bowled with splendid judgment. Wanderers then went in, and at call of time had 185 runs up for the loss of seven wickots. Babb (42), F. Burke (35), Marker (33), Glennie (32) and Judge (17. not- out) all batted well: Te Ran dropped a few catches and their fielding was not un to its standard. Schofield bowled' with hard luck. Following are the seorc-s:

TE RAU.—First Innings. Cary, c Glennie, b Harker 1 410010, c McConnell, b Babb 6 Dudfickl, b Babb 16 Olsen, b Harker 4 J. Wack, b Glennie ' Schofield, c Burke, b Babb 1 Pea ton, b Babb JMonk, c Judge, b -Babb 3 G illoway, not out v Sim, b Babb 9 McGuffie, b Babb 9 Extras 1 Total 39 Bowling Analysis.—Harker, 2 for 24; Babb', 7 for 12; Glennie, 1 for 2. WANDERERS.—First Innings. Harker, c Olsen, b Monk 33 McConnell, run out 0 O’Donnell, c Dudfield, b Schofield 2 Glennie, st Carv, b Dudfield 32 Babb, c and b Cary 42 Burke, b Schofield 35 Adamson, b Sim 3 Judge, not out 1* Extras

Total for 7 wickets :ISS Bowling Analysis. —Schofield, 2 for 54: Monk, 1 for 2S; Dudfield, 1 for 20; Cary, 1 for 3; Sim, 1 for 8; Wack, nil for 26; Olsen, nil for 18; Moore, nil for 7. Bowline; analysis:—Sclioiield 2 lor 54, Monk 1 for 28, Dudfield 1 for 20, Cary 1 for 3, Sim 1 for 8, Wack nil for 26, Olsen nil for 18, Moore nil for

UNITED v. TARUHERU. These elevens met on the Taruheru ground on Saturday. Taruheru batted first, and totalled 113. C. Lasker, the captain, gave one of his characteristic hitting displays, and ran up a score of 45 by confident and forceful strokes Whitely and Bond, two new men, also batted well. IV. Gibson and Reynolds divided the bowling honors, and both came out with good figures. United responded with 75 for 4 wickets. Bowman and W. Gibson put on -50 for the first wicket. The 'former played a capital innings for 32. Most of his runs came from the hook stroke, which he executed many times in brilliant fashion. • Gibson was a long time at the wickets, but acted strictly on the defensive, and was eventually howled by a particularly fine ball from the veteran Charles for 17. Gillies and J. Gibson were both got rid of by Lasker for 7 and 9 respectively. C. Lasker was the most successful bowler, and cautured three wickets for 17 runs in three overs. He mixed his deliveries, and got oil a difficult off-break. J. Charles and Dillon, a promising colt, also- trundled very steadily, and kept the runs down well The scores were as follow; TARUHERU—First Innings. Young, b W. Gibson J Whiteley, c Gorman, b W. Gibson 14 Lasker, c W. Gibson, b Reynolds 45 Dillon, b W. Gibson 4 Osborne, c and b Coop " Minnis, b W. Gibson | T. Sharp, b Reynolds ° Bond, c. Jeffries, b Reynolds lo J. Charles, b Gillies 6 Mathieson, not out 1 F. Clark, b Re ynolds 0 Exras Total H 3 Bowling Analysis—Reynolds, 9 overs, 20 runs, 4 wickets; Gillies, 9 over s ’ 21 runs, 1 wicket; W. Gibson , / overs, 16 runs, 4 Coop, 4 overs. 21 runs, 1 wicket; Yeats, 4 overs, 20 runs. UNITED.—First Innings. Bowman, c Mathieson. b Lasker... 32 tV. Gibson, b Charles L Gillies, c and b Lasker ‘ ,T. Gibson, c Dillon, b Lasker ...... 9 Jeffries, not out - Hallamore, not out 9 Extras °

Total for 4 wickets ' 0 Bowling Analysis.—Charles, 12 overs. 81 runs, 1 wicket: Dillon, 9 overs, 19 runs; Lasker, 3 overs, 1 / runs, 3 wickets.

THE GAME IN AUCKLAND. Press Association. AUCKLAND, Feb. 23. The seventh round of the cncfket championships was concluded yesterday in good weather. Eden defeated Parnell by 169 runs on the nrst lnuinrrS, scoring a two-point win. FarneTl scored 144 in their first innings, Ifitlen replying with 312 for eight wickets and declared their innings closed, it elf 85 (not out), Stemson oo (not out), Elliott 42, Brook-fcniith 39, and G. Mills 30, scoring well tor Eden. North Shore were beaten by Graiton by 88 runs on tlie first Tunings. Pkilsou 32 and Hadden 33 batted well for North Shore, the scores being Grafton 215, Shore 127. Ponsonby scored a three-point win over City, winning by six wickets. BOWING, THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association. WANGANUI, Feb. 23. Webb and Tresidder, who are to row for the sculling championship of the world on Tuesday, have now practically completed their training operations. men did any solid work to-day, tjnd very little will be done to-morrow. On Saturday Webb had only one spin, which, rumor has it, was a very successful . trial. Tresidder was out in the morning. He is' still very confident of carrying off the honor. The town is full of visitors. Heavy rain fell on Saturday night, and there is an uncertainty about the weather prospects, which is causing discussion among sculling enthusiasts.

BOWLING. TURANGANUI CLUB. On Saturday afternoon further games in the Bonnott Cup iindoinuup kinship gold medal competition woro played on tlio Turaugnnui Clmi s green. , r l'lie game between Sawyer ami Itateliflo was close throughout. Sawyer led from the start, but on win 7th lioad the score was 5 all. On tlio •11 til head Sawyer was 10 to his opponent’s 7, but, ou the \sth neiul Hat elide was'only one behind—ll-1-• From this point to the imish good play re.suited, Sawyer finally winning by 10 to It). . ... J. J. Martin, m his game with Sawyer, ran away from the start, ami led throughout, winning by UJ to 10. , The best game ot the afternoon was that between Mint and Colley. The start was even, the score being 5 all on the sth head. Colley their drew "away, and was 13 to Mini’s (i on the 11th head. Some good play on he part of ilird brought him even with Colley on the I.Bth head, the score boing’lo all. Colley made matters equal on the 21st head—li all. A further head was played, Hml scoring two, winning by 19 to 1/. POLO. Press Association. PALMERSTON, Feb. 22. In the nolo match played bore today, the Manawatu team secured an easy victory over Pa raw amu by < goals to 1. BILLIARDS. There was again a largo crowd at the Victoria Billiard Saloon on Saturday evening, when AY. Forrest met J. B. Rex in the competition for the eh unpionship of Gisborne. Munro Pore was to have met Rex, but was unable to do so owing to illness. The game was slow at the start, but livened up later oh. and was finished m G 3 minutes. Forrest running out when Rex had scored 203. This evening AY. AA’aUcntine and H. Aston will meet. RIFLE SHOOTING. CHRISTCIIURCH CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Fob. 23. The Christchurch A’oluiiteer Association championships wore decided at Rodcliffe this afternoon, when Lieut. Sandford (City Guards) won the “A” class championship with a score ol 246. Private T. Jack (Linwood Rifles) was second with 245, and Lieut. Timbrell (Linwood Rifles) third with 232. The “B” class championship was won by Sapper Steadman (Engineers), with a score of 197, Private Briggs (Imperial Rifles) being second with 187, and Private AA T ilson (City Guards) third with ISS. FOOTBALL. N.Z. PROFESSIONALS. ANOTHER VICTORY. Press Association. (Received Feb. 24, 0.56 ft.m.) LONDON, Feb. 23. The New Zealanders by three goals and five tries beat St. Helens, two goals and two tries. St. Helens scored ten points before tlio interval, playing with a boisterous wind. New Zealand secured the whole of their score in the second spell.

TENNIS. CHAMPIONSHIP OF GISBORNE. DESPERATE CONTEST BETWEEN BARLOW AND MARGOLIOUTH. MATCH UNFINISHED; WILL HAVE TO BE PLAYED AGAIN. The most exciting contest in the annals of local tennis took place on the Haiti courts on Saturday afternoon, when Barlow and Margoliouth met in the final round of the contest lor the Hawley Cup. For some years Barlow has held an unbeaten record, and there have been few players locally who could extend him, but the advent this season of Margoliouth, formerly of Napier, raised a new issue, as it was recognised that his challenge to the holder would be a notable one. The match was commenced at about a quarter-past 3 o’clock, and so keenly was the contest fought out that at half-past 6 it was still unfinished. At this stage each player had won two sets, and even had' both been prepared to play on, the fading light would not have permitted the match to have been concluded under fair conditions. As a matter of fact, Barlow was suffering so severely with cramp in Iris leg that he desired to retire in favor of his opponent, but Margoliouth would not agree to this course, a sportsmanlike attitude that met with general appreciation. : At the commencement of the first set Barlow played badly, and bis opponent quickly secured a couple of games. Then Barlow commenced to show something of his recognised form, but was scarcely so accurate as usual, and Margoliouth showing considerable brilliancy, quite held his own. Towards the end of tile set the play became very keen, and the spectators were treated to some or the best tennis that lias been seen in tlie district. Each was forcing the game in his own way, Margoliouth reiving upon sviift serves, hard drives, and overhead work, whilst Barlow played for position, always depending upon iiis opponent either getting out of place or finding the net at the close of a long rally. The tactics were quite diverse, and were so well matched that it was not until 16 games had been played that Barlow took the first set at 9-7. The second sot was simihtr in character, and towards the close both the contestants began to show signs of the great strain. Margoliouth appeared to be suffering the more in this respect, on many occasions needing a moment’s respite, but recuperated so remarkably that lie commenced the third set apparently quite fresh. Barlow had taken the second after 20 games had been played, the total being 11 to 9. The third set had advanced to seven games with the score Barlow 4, Margoliouth 3, when Barlow suddenly collapsed through cramp in his rigid’ leg. After an interval of about a quarter of an hour lie again took the green, and although commencing slowly he was soon able to .play as well as before. Margoliouth, however, showed a marked improvement at this stage, and although Barlow once led with 6 games to 5, the younger player, bv line serves and capital work at the net, commenced to dominate the play, running out a winner bv 7 games to 5. . The fourth set found Margoliouth still forcing matters, but although making the better shots, he lost the first, third and fourth games. At tins stage .Barlow commenced to fall away perceptibly, and again complained of the cramp. After the score was declared 3 all, he apparently gave up the struggle, making many wild' shots, and Margoliouth easily took the next three games and the set. Barlow then stated that his condition would not permit him to continue, and the two players, after a consultation, -discussed with the Umpire tlie question of contesting the final set on another occasion. H was pointed out, however, that the match must be completed on the same dav that it is begun, and if not finished that night would have to be commenced again. After a further consultation this course was agreed to, so that Saturday’s contest was quite inconclusive.

THE TURF, DUNEDIN RACES. DUNEDIN. Eeb. 22, The Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was continued To-day. The weather was tine hut cold, anil

the attendance was largo. The totaljsator investments were £8027 10s, as against £8491 for tho third day last year, making a total of £20,301 10s for tho meeting, compared with £22,921 last yoar. Eleven bookmakers wore licensed. The following uro the results: Owhiro Hurdles, II miles. —Griimlslnml, 10.11, 1 ; Royal Shell, 10.5, 2; Pacific, 9.0, 3. Also started : Tirolo, Stormont, Leonardo. Won easily by a length and u quarter. Time, 2miii 55sec.

dying Handicap, 5 furlongs.—4laril.a, 7.J0, 1; All Guns, 8.1, 2; Imigiimry. 7.13, 3. Also started: Lupu]il.o. Aril Roigli, Erskine. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, lmin 5 3-osec.

Warrington Hack Handicap, 4 furlongs.—'Obligado, 9.3, 1; Lady O.rizoiu, 8.1, 2; Restless, 7.13, 3. Also started; Cute, Mythical, Gypsobel, Lady Zionoss, Oliver, Mangonel, Bluo Blood, British Peer, Tho Brat. Won easily. Time, 51 3-osec. Anniversary Hanclicav), 1 mile.—Sen Isinrr 7.13, 1; Not us," 6.10, 2; Red and Black, 0.11, 3. Also started: Petrovna, Speculate, Luresome, Hilarity, I lolinnthus, Rockwell. Won by a neck after a fine finish. Time, lmin 46 l-ssec.

Hopeful Stakes, 5 furlongs.—lionif'onn, S 3,1; Sombrero, 7.5, 2; My Lawyer, 7.3, 3. Also started: Arab. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 7 3-osce.

Abbot<ford Welter, 6 furlongs.— Lone Star, 7.7, 1; Thunderer, 8.5, 2;. The Seer 9.10, 3. Also started : Replete, U'fie Range. St. Denis, Sam Weller, Casque, Portland, Salaam, Bo unci" ; Bob. 4Von by two lengths. Time. Lain 19 2-ssoc. Waiholn Hack Handicap, 5 fnrTongs.—Nancy Stair, 7.7, 1; Brown Bell, 7.7, 2; Portland, 7.0, 3. Also started: Cerise and Blue, Erskine, Pretty Noll, Miss Gal, Cuirosqttin, Cooeo, Flavour, Kaikomako’. Linda, Chameleon. Won by a short length. Time, lmin ssoo. _ Wingntiil Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Thunderer. 7.2. 1 ; Red and Black, 7.9, 2; Notus, 7.3, 3. Also started: Armamento. Snoeulito. Jack Ashore, Hilarity, Zetland. Won_ by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 I-osoc.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

United Press Association —-Copyright (Received Feb 23, 4.43 p.m.) SYDNEY, Feb. 23.

The south-easterly gale with heavy rain throughout the night continues to-day. Maranni easily' won the Kogarali Stakes, beating Zulu by two lengths. Lion Heart rail second to Aragain in the Moorefiokl Handicap. In Melbourne Apologue ran third to Peru and Tulkoroo in the St. Helicr Stakes.

(Received .Fob. 23, 8.50 p.m.) In Melbourne the Eleventh Futurity Stakes resulted: Antonins (Clayton) 1, MVmntnin King (Hickey) 2, Munjeet (Turner) 3. Fourteen started. Cleis led into the straight, attended by Collarit, Antonins, Munjeet and Mountain King. Inside tho distance Mountain King made a "ame try. but failed to reach Antonins, who ‘qiSueq a jo s.to'j.iuiih-oo.nf) A’q uoai with Munjeet a head away third, and Scotland fourth. Time, 2min 19scc.