SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LV, Issue 6184, 15 September 1921, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

, . > RUGBY. OFF-SIDE PLAY. ECHO OF SPRINGBOK—EAST COAST MATCH, The Napier Daily Telegraph has something to say about offside play in the Springboks-Poverty BayHawke’s Bay match:—There was an extraordinary number of infringe* meats of. the rules, chiefly by the Springboks. The bluffing tactics by which the forwards shielded the halfback entailed their, going ahead of the ball, and frequently they were caught by the referee. Knocking the ball on, especially in the second half, was the cause of many of the scrums, of which there were about 30 during the game. The custom of the Green players, when tackled, of clinging to the ball desperately, even after they were grassed, .was most noticeable, and might have been penalised more than it was. It was not uncommon to see the Black and White forwards Irving to carry a Springbok player and the ball too. It was undoubtedly an effectual method of stopping a rush, but it was illegal according to New Zealand miles. Some of the Hawke’s Bay forwards were also caught off-side, and it was from one of the free-kicks given against them for this reason that Morkel added three points to the Springboks’ score.

THIRD TEST.

SPRINGBOKS EXPECT TO WIN

WELLINGTON, Sept. 14. Referring to the . preparations for the third test Mr Bennett stated today that he was confident the South Africans would be ready to play their best game. His men have quarters at Island Bay, where they have been resting and undergoing light training this week. They hope to win on Saturday. If they lose, they will be ready to admit that Now Zealand’s best’ team was too strong for them. In that case South Africa will prepare for another series of tests. The Rugby players of the Union are after the championship.—Special.

HAWKES BAY DEFEAT SOUTHLAND. NAIMER, Sept. 14. The match Southland v Hawkes Bay was played here to-day before about 201 X) spectators. It was a last and fairly open game and was won. by Hawkes Bay by 22 to 7. The game was much more even than the scores indicate. The visitors frequently attacked, but the home tackling and smothering was solid and the work of the Bay full-back (Yates) was very effective, his fine tackling preventing several scores. The Bay forwards were superior and there was more sting and good combination in the team’s attack, resulting in the visitors’ line being crossed five times. Tries were scored by J. Blake, Grenside, Batchelor, Kivell, and Akuira. Two were converted by Yates. The visitors got a potted goal by Cockroft and a try by St. Georg*. —P.A.

OTAGO BEATS WAIR ill A PA. CARTERTON, Sept. It Otago and Wairarapa met to-day 1 In the first spell scrums and tight forward work predominated and ended in no score. In the second spell Otago opened up the game and scored 14 points, and for Wairarapa, James notched a try from a forward rush. The game was remarkable for the number of penalties awarded. —P.A.

ATHLETICS.

NOTES AND NEWS,

(By Sprinter.)

Entries for the 75 yards and 1 mile handicap races to be run at the school sports on September 22 close with the secretary, Mr P. Charlwood, on Saturday next. As these races are the first track events of the season, good entries should be forthcoming. However, judging by the runners in training, I should say that each event will have at least a dozen starters.

Among the many training during the week-end, I noticed A. Ingram, AV. Ingram, - J. C. Hill, O. Paltridge, C. Brown, C. McCoy, A. Richards. Grant McDonald, Mark Harrison, AV. Hankey, and A. Hare. Several were running particularly well. Hill ran a very strong mile, and, judging by the seriousness of his efforts of late, this runner-is hent'on ‘'doing things” this season. Rumor hath it that Jeff intends competing at the N.Z. Amateur Championships at Christchurch in December. If so, I suppose he will represent, the Auckland Province. There will be a trip to Australia for anyone showing championship form. Owen Paltridge was showing a dash of speed in his training, and if he can reproduce it in the 75 yards on September' 22, he will be hard to beat. However, this runner does, not take enough pains to get thoroughly well and consequently cannot always do what he is capable of. It is hardly worth while taking up any branch of athletics unless one is prepared to take the sport seriously.. A.' Hare, A. Ingram and A. Richards all did good work. Hare does not seem to be able to get out of the bad habit of bolding himself too stiff. He is a good runner in the making,'but badly needs to cultivate a style. Should he let himself run freer and practice more, I am certain he will show great improvement. Richards and Alf Ingram, two of last year’s boys, are both good, and when well are capable of putting up good performances. H. A r an Heerden, the Springbok footballer, may be in New Zealaind again early next year as a member of the South African Athletic team. A r an Heerden is a hurdler of no mean ability, and a match between'him and H. Wilson would be extremely interesting. . Athletic sports are booming in England at present and several International meetings have recently been brought off. Quite recently Sweden sent a team to attack the English Championship, held at Stamford Bridge, and were highly successful. As a matter of fact, they won all but one of the field events. Later still, England sent a team to Paris and just managed to come out with a very small margin of points ahead at the finish of the contests. No doubt, England has a. very strong team to represent her at present. A. G. Hill, H. Edwards. Mountain, Stallard, Abrahams; and of course that most versatile of runners. Rudd, are among the few who ceuld make the best runners in the world travel some. ' * " I hfive heard several runners lately complaining? of soreness. If affected this way. a little oil will he. found Eucalyptus and' olive oil with a little ammonia, added makes a good liniment, and if rubbed in well, ought to relieve any soreness. If one is not troubled in this, manner, it is better not to use anything at all —just plain massage. I .hope that the Amateur Athletic Club will put o;n a couple of field events this year. Now Zealand is sadly lacking in field exponents and, it is principally due io lack of encouragement. ' Shot putting, hammer throwing, pole vaulting, high jumping, are all good forms of exercise, and although not quite so spectacular as running, etc., should be ■encouraged. Lot me -see this Club •but on, a couple of these events during the season,. There may; be. a champion here in the Bay but if he

‘ » • I- >\ ■ ... l“. \ >. i is not- given the chance of a, try-out, lie will consequently remain undiscovered. 5

HOCKEY. , 1 LADIES CHAMPIONSHIPS. POVERTY 'BAY HAS ANOTHER WIN. BEST MATCH oF TOURNEY. PALMERSTON N., Sept. 14. At the hockey tournment to-day— Hawkes Bay A beat Taranaki by 2 goals to 1. Wairarapa and Wanganui played a draw; neither scored. Poverty Bay beat Manawatu A by 2 to 1. Feilding a bye. Otago 6 beat, Nelson 1. Wellington 10 beat Manawatu B nil. -a Auckland beat Marlborough by 1 to ’ nil. Hawke’s Bay B a bye. Tho Hawke’s Bay-Taranaki game was particularly keen and ; rallies on both sides created great, excitement among the large crowd of Spectators. Taranaki’s only goal was scored by Miss Ward, from an opening by Miss Knapman. Misses Mayo and' Lean scored for the winners. -

Wairarapa was .a superior eleven against Wanganui but the .splendid defensive tactics of one or two individuals frustrated the spring efforts of Wairarapa in which Miss Cadwallader was frequently prominent.

Poverty Bay v Manawatu A was the best match of the tournament so far. Miss F. Hill scored for Poverty Bay in the first spell. In the second spell Manawatu made sustained attempts and, after a prolonged battle in the circle, Miss Pitt shot a nice goal. Poverty Bay broke away again and Miss Hill scored brilliantly. The Otago-Nelson match was mediocre, the losers being quite outclassed by a better combination. The same applies to the Welling-i'On-Manawatu B match. The under-rated Marlborough team gave Auckland a keen and close match and wore in the ascendant during parts of the game. Miss Butland, by shooting a clever goal early in tii(> second spell, pulled the game out of the fire.—P.A.

P.B. HOCKEY ASSOCIATION. P.B. NOT TO CONTEST NORDEN OOP. HOOKEY BALL THIS MONTH. A special meeting of the P.B. Hockey Associations’ ladies’ and gentlemens’ dance committees was held last night in the Cosmopolitan. Club. Mr P.- Sim presided. Matters in connection with She Hockey Ball to be held oil September 28 wore discussed and it was decided that ti.e dance be an invitation fixture.

The lady hockey players are attending t<> catering arrangements and the mutter of decorating the Assembly Hall it was decided to leave in the hands of a gents.’ committee. Excellent musical arrangements were announced, it having been decided to engage Mrs Thompson’s jazz band. The dance is being held in aid of raising funds for the ladies’ representative touring team, and promises to be a huge success. It was announced at the meeting by Mr L. A. Doolan. in whose hands the arrangements were left, that it had been found impossible to send away a rep. men’s team to contest the Norden Cup. This, it was explained, was on account of insufficient inducements from other associations, and the local Association’s inability to finance the tour.

BOXING.

MATCH FOR TOM HEENEY

AUSTRALIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SUGGESTED.

AVith the idea of a suitable attraction for race week the Gisborne Boxing Association has been in negotiation with Mr AV. F. Corbett of the Sydney Referee to find a suitable opponent for Tom Heeney. In a letter to the Australian authority it was suggested that Bayly, a well-known clever middleweight who holds a high place in the game, .would be a suitable match. Apparently, however, Mr Corbett holds a much higher opinion of Tom Heeney, for in a cable to Mr M. AV. Craig yesterday, lie suggested Colin Bell or Jim Flett. Colin Bell is the heavyweight champion of Australia and a match between the two champions should be worth going a long way. to see. Little is known locally of Jim Flett. It is extremely probable that Bell will be selected by the Gisborne Association. The contest will eventuate on October 27 or 28, and the purse will be £l5O with expenses.

P. GLEESON BEATS MURRAY

INVERCARGILL, Sept. 14

P. Gleeson heat Murray on points in a 15 rounds bout -to-night, having a decided advantage in all but the first and second rounds.—P.A.

P.B. CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT

SCHEME

The adjourned annual meeting of the P.B. Cricicet Association was held in the Returned Soldiers' Club Rooms last nigkf, Mr K. S. Williams, M.P., presiding. The report and balance sheet which were adopted at the previous meeting subject to confirmation last night were formally adopted. In view of the proposed inauguration of the District system, it was decided to hold over the appointment ot the management committee until a definite decision was arrived at. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: —President, Mr AA 1 . F. Cecierwall; vice-presidents, Messrs C. A. Fenwick. H. E. Maude, D. J. Barry; patrons, same as last year with the addition of Mr G. Stock; secretary, Mr C. Temperton;-treasurer, Mr. E. Fox; auditor, Mr O. Hansen. Mr Jones considered that it was clear from the report that the district scheme was unworkable and he formally moved the adoption, of the committee’s report. ? • . Mr H. E. Maude, in supporting the district scheme, said that the list of names available were compiled from last year’s figures. The committee had no opportunity of discovering what the prospects were for the forthcoming year. If the district scheme were adopted it would give a much better opportunity .of encouraging junior cricket, which was a very important aspect of the question. He considered that the Association should appoint a representative in each district to discover the possibilities of the district system in each part of the town and fo report later to the Association. Since the war, contrary to expectations, club cricket had not improved, and if it was not going to be any better than last year, it would be better t'o drop it altogether. Senior cricketers- had not in the past kept interest alive, and it was time to give the juuors a chance. AVith regard to the Senior Cadets, he suggested that it was noc. necessary to distinguish the company teams, as one company could be allotted to each district. He considered that many more players would be available under the district scheme than was .the case at present and he was confident that if the Association would give the scheme a chance it would soon convince them of its worth. Mr Hooker said that he would be sorry to see the Clubs abolished as they had acquired a certain sentimental value.

Mr Forster, oil behalf of (he subcommittee whicli bad prepared the report, said that the trouble was that there were so few really enthusiastic cricketers in the district and he thought that' under the district scheme there would not be sufficient keen men to keep tne sport alive! Mr Maude in replying said that if there were not sufficient players to run tho district scheme, then, there were not enough to continue the club scheme.

On the casting vote of the chairman, it was eventually decided to hold meetings in the different districts to ascertain the possibilities of the district scneine and that the result of such meetings be laid before the Association at its next meeting. With regard to finance it was decided'to recommend the sub-committee going into the matter of the district scheme to ascertain the feeling of players on the pooling of cricket material. It was suggested that 10s 6cl be levied on each senior player and that all gear be purchased in bulk by the Association and held in common for the benefit of all clubs.

The meeting was then adjourned until September 23.

GISBORNE ROWING CLUB.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The. annual general meeting of the Gisborne Rowing Glub was held last evening, in the Cosmopolitan Club. There was an attendance of twenty five members' the chair being occupied by Mr C. W. Muir (president). The first business before the meeting was the secretary’s report, and the balance sheet for the past year. The report was read as follows: The annual report stated:— Plant: With the exception of oars, the club has purchased* no new plant, and an effort is to be made to see the next season through with the present plant. The practice doublesculls are most in need of replacement. A general overhaul will be necessary at the commencement of the season. _ Official opening of season: The official opening ceremony of the past season took the form of a combined i regatta, the Waikanae Beach Society j Gisborne Swimming Club, and the | Poverty Bay Rowing, Club joining I with us in what proved a successful | function. 'I L.V.A. and Colley Shields: The j L.V.A. Shield inter-club competition was won by Poverty Bay Club, being rowed upon the Taruheru river. The Gsborne Club’s youth’s crew was successful in its section. The Colley Shield competition was rowed at Uawa, and was won handsomely by the home club. We were represented in only’ three of the sections. Reception to Governor: At the end .of tlie season, the combined clubs tendered a display on the occasion of the visit of his Excellency Lord Jellicoe. Admiral of the' Fleet. The turn out was a good one, and his Excellency took great interest in the “events.

Annual ball: The •annual ball proved a social success, the arrangemeats reflecting great credit on the I special committee. j Finance: The club lias reached a somewhat critical position with re- I gard to finance. Heavy, obligations ■ must be met and provisions made j for renewal of plant. The outgoing j executive feels, however, that with; care and the co-operation of the mem- j hers, the position can be met, and ! that before long the club will be on a sound footing. The greatly increased cost of renewals is a big factor in the situation, and this shows no abatement so far. The increase in the annual subscription, decided upon at last annual meeting, has been fully justified, but the future is looked forward to with confidence. General: The sewerage installation lias been completed, and little further expenditure on the club premises is anticipated for some time to come. The new season should, with the revival of interest in rowing, bring a big influx of new members. and with the continued interest of the veteran members, the season should show a big advance. The balance sheet included among the receipts £ll4 19s Gd, subscriptions and entrance fees £3 3s, locker rents;. £ll 12s entrance fees for races; and donations £2l 6s. The expenditures included repairs to building, etc., £37 9s, repairs to staging £7 6s ; purchase of oars, tools, paint, etc., £37 9s, repairs to boats £29 8s 6d; insurance £6 os ; sundry expenses £l9 Bs. The overdraft was set down at £l2O 8s 4d. The assets were buildings and staging £342, boats £214, oars £9O, fittings £lO, and outstanding subscriptions £27 6s. The balance of assets over liabilities was estimated at £4BB 6s 2d. . On the motion of the chairman, the report and balance sheet were adopted. The president remarked that though the Club was financially on a sound footing, it behoved the incoming executive to make an endeavour to reduce the overdraft, which had been incurred through the mounting cost of, plant, and expenses that were unavoidable. He urged that the members give whole-hearted support to the committee, which would have a fairly hard row to hoe. The captain, Mr I. J. Quigley, seconded the motion for adoption, and spoke briefly on the necessity for care with the present plant. The oars now held by the club should see fnem through the coming year, and with care the boats would give every satisfaction. The motion was carried unani.mously. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows: President, Mr C. W. Muir, vice-presidents, Messrs H. E. Dodd,, J. S. Wauchop, Chas. Burke, C. Adair, H. E. Bright, and It. V. Gully; Capt. Mr 0. Hansen; vicecaptain, Mr A.. It. Gardiner; hon. auditors, Messrs It. D. B. Robinson and It. B. Dobson. Six members of the executive were required, and nine nominations were received. Messrs I. J. Quigley, H. C. Fraser, R. O. Sweet, G. Parker, \. Kay and C. R. Moore were elected. The hon,. treasurer reported that a donation of a guinea had been received from an old member of the club. Several donations were advanced by members present, the total reaching to about guineas. The meeting recommended that the incoming executive enquire into the possibility of again procuring the club sweaters in black and gold. Votes of thanks were carried to the dance committee, the donors of trophies, the Cosmopolitan Club, the Press, and the chair.