SPORT IN BRITAIN.

Gisborne Times, Volume LII, Issue 5463, 26 April 1920, Page 5

SPORT IN BRITAIN.

ASTON VILLA WINS ASSOCIATION’S CUP FINAL. GOOD PROSPECTS FOR SUMMER GAMES. (Received April 25. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 23. There is intense interest in connection with the final for the Football Association Cup at Chelsea to-morrow. Aston Villa are favorites on the strength of five previous successes, hut Huddersfield have a strong following, largely on account of their dramatic rise this season. (Received April 25, 5.5 p.m.) * - ...—ww ... LONDON. April 24. In the Football Association Cup final Aston Villa heat Huddersfield by one goal to nil. (Received April 25. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. April 23. There is a good prospect of a splendid season for summer sports. Cricket commences to-morrow with Surrey’s trial game and universities’ freshmen’s matches. Country cricket clubs are anticipating a prosperous season now the three-day matches are resumed. The public will keenly watch form with a view to the selection of the Australian touring team. (Received April 25. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 23. Lawn tennis is already proving an attraction. Despite the wet weather good crowds are attending the Surrey hard court championships at i’oeliampton. All indications point to the huge success of the "Wimbledon championships. The public is delighted at the news that Paterson has sailed to defend the title. (Received April 25. 5.5 p.m.) * LONDON, April 24. At the Roehampton tournament, in the hard court championships, Lycott and Miss Ryan won the mixed doubles, and Lvcett, ami Ritchie won the men’s doubles. (Received April 25, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 23. A ding-dong struggle is proceeding between Newman and Smith in the third heat of the billiards championship, the lead frequently changing. The present score is: Smith 5812, Newman 0d34. (Received April 25. 11 p.m.) LONDON. April 24. In the third heat of the billiards championship Smith heat Newman by 8000 to G 770. —A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.