SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9857, 27 July 1914, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

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LOCAL MATCH.

FEILDING WINS BROOME SHIELD

Feilding juniors, by defeating Linton on shield'.-* The odde were in favour of Feilding from the start, because they only had to make a drawn game of the match in order to secure the shield, whereas Linton had to win in order to make a tie for the championship. In that case another game between tne two teams would have had to hate been played before the competition could hare been, decided. Saturday was not an. ideal d*y." •for football, the rain that fell in tlie morning making the ground very soft, and before the game had been long in progress, the ground was very muddv ana: elippery. Linton n nevertheless, gave Feilding a hard game for the shield, and it was not until time, was almost up that Ward, ecrambled over for Feilding. near the corner. List-on made desperate efforts to recover the advantage their opponents had gained, but were not successful, although at times they looked very dangerous. Mr Thorn peon controlled the game.

The High School-Feilding third class match was not played. Western met United but the game resulted in a draw, ho scores being registered by either side. Mr Stagpool refereed. A. AND W. v. B. AND A. A contributor writes:—"The annual match betwaen the staffs of Abraham and Williams, Limited, and Barraud and Ahra : ham, Limited will be played on the show ground on Wednesday afternoon next. This match is looked forward to by a large number of local sports, and if reports are to be believed a good exposition of the game will result. Both teams have been practising assiduously (but not in the way some teams do) and providing there is not too fast a pace set, those engaged will most likely iast the two rounds. Those members of tne staffs who have not beeh picked to play in the match have been busy preparing speeches so that any onlookers who question the tactics of either side can be enligftefted as to the why and the wherefore whilst the game is etill in progress. This will faciliate matters considerably and allow time after the match to adjourn to •on* favourite hostel where various toasts will be honoured in accordance with the best traditions of this annual function."

WANGANUI 11, MANAWATU 0. , WANGANUI, July 26. The Rugby repre®ntative match, Manawatu. v v Wanganui,_ was* played here on Saturday auffrioon, in very wintry weather. The ground was in capital order. There was no score until weli on iuto the first speli, when Collerton ran through the visiting backs set off in a passing rush, R. Collier The kick failed. In the second half Wanganui'a .points were added to by Bellis, who dashed over. The kick at goal narrowly missed. ~. Immediately after Wanganui's backs set .off in a passing rush, R. Collied scoring a fine try just in the corner. Lockett converted, and the game ended: Wanganui 11, Manawatu 0. BUSH UNION 19, DANNEVIRKE 3. PAHIATUA, July 25. The Rugby rep. match between Bush Union and Dannevirke sub-union played here to-day resulted: Bush Union 19, Dannevirke 3. The Bush forwards proved superior to the visitors. THE LEAGUE GAME. ENGLAND 34. AUCKLAND 12. AUCKLAND. July 25. The League football match between England and Auckland was played to-day in showery weather and before an attendance of 8000. '" tlie ground was heavy as the result of-.fte early morning rain. The English and forwards, handled the •lippery in a remarkable manner and their fiisVpassing runs evoked much app!aul& y,f T!te final score was 54 to 12. WELLINGTON GAMES. r: WELLINGTON, July 26. All Rugby Union matches were postponed on Saturday owing to tlv heavy rain during the morning. Corinthians 3 v. Thistle 1. Diamonds drew with Rovers. Swifts 2 v. Brooklyn 1. Y.M.C.A. drew with Wanderers. Hospital won from Petone by default. NEW ZEALAND 26, QUTENSLAND 5.

(Bi Zliotsio Tilxobaph—Coptwoh*. ) (Vn Fuu Awooiatioh.i BRISBANE, July 25. In the Nt-w ZeaUnd v. Queensland match the weather was fine but dull. The attendance was 5000. Queensland kicked off against a light .-breeze. After the game was in progress for fc while New Zealand assumed command and had Queensland in difficulties. Roberts iecured from a scrum and passed to McKenzie to Ryan to R. Roberts to Lynch and back to R. Roberts, who scored in the corner. A period of fast and exciting play followed. The Queenslanders made desperate efforts to score but the de-fence wa3 solid, and n brilliant passing rush among the New Zealand backs ended in TJVrich : scoring in the corner. Graham converted. The New Zealanders kept up the pressure but met a solid front. Cockroft landed a field goal from Queensland's 25. > After a desperate struggle Williams Scored for Queensland just before half-tim* and Flynn converted. Resuming. New Zealand attacked strongly, but failed to pierce the defence, and Queensland for a while showed to great advantage. The forward* played with great dash, 'but the New Zealanders-' defence was solid. With play near the centre E. Roberts picked up from the Tuck and passed to Taylor, to R. Roberts to Lynch, who scored in the corner. Cockroft failed to convert. A few minutes later Taylor and Lynch scored tries as the result of brilliant rushes by the backs. Graham converted the former. The closing stages were greatly in favour of the New Zealanders. At half-time the scores were —New Zealand 12, Queensland 5. and the,final score was New Zealand 26, Queensland 5.

Files from Sydney have complained of un-. fair tactics %n the part of the New Zealand Rugby players now in Australia during their two matches, but things happen in Sydney which are not often witnessed in New Zealand. A resident of Palmerston, who saw the New Zealand v. Australia match on Saturday week, states that, as a curtain raiser to th 6 big game the final of the Sydney Rugby seven-a-side was played. During the game, a heated argument between two players saw them adopt pugilistic attitudes, the referee having to order them off the field. While leaving the ground, the argu ment was, again commenced, and spectators were about to be treated to an exhibition of fisticuff! when the police and officials separated the contestants. One or two other arguments also happened during the short progress of the game. ASSOCIATION. All "soccer" matches on Saturday were postponed on account of the wet. HOCKEY. SATURDAY COMPETITION. Matches in the" Saturday competition were postponed at the last minute on Saturday, after arrangements had been made to play. There was hardly any reason for a postponement on the score of weather, as it cleared early in the morning. In any case, there is a ground committee in Palmerston for such purposes, ans postponing a match should be left to them. ENGLISH LADIES' VISIT.

.The English'" lady hockey players' visit io Pahwerstonl ..'which' has been a 'much-talked-of event in bbckey circles for come time past. wi|l soon be an accomplished fact. The visitors left Sydney on Saturday and arrive in Wellington ep .Wednesday. After playing there on Saturday, they leave for Palmoraton on Monday, midday, staying here till H " V . .. The ,V r Warden, has selected a strong Warn to pit against the English ladies. Another very solid practice was put in this morning, rwhefc the following players were out: Hett, Birchkv. Peirrin, Kerslake, HanoocL, Carter, Collingwood Wlial- . J <?-» V

ttf.'Stitf: Mgteniie. Mm* HbpkfrkyWlio liveg at Ashhurst. was unable to be present. The substitute* aid not prtbi» morning, but Ifc in eveqjr Ittwrning • chance to phy may arise at any moment during the match by reason of aocdddni The ground"'Waii in tip-top order, and, under the direction of their coach, Mr Larking, the girls pat in a very good practice.

WEDNESDAY'S MATCHES

Fixtures for Wednesday are as follows: Senior.—United Tr. C. and C., No. 1. Showground, fc p.i?;, M* Chjayer, referee : Old Boys v. Technical, No. 2, Showground, 3 p.m., Messrs Qram and Opie; Palmerston v. Old Sports, Mr Hodgson. Ladiei —Ladies' representatives v. Men's team. No. 1, Showgxround, 3.15 p.m., Messrs Larking and Whrdeii. Juniors.—Technical v. Post Offioe, No. 4, Showground, Mr Naiamith; High School v. Kongotea, No, 3, Showground, Mi; Gray. Thirds.—Gsmpbeß sterfcet. V. High School A at High Sfcnool ground, Mr McHardie; Tfcchiaeal forfeit to High School. Lite Hockey Association Will meet on Tuesday evening;. The annual football match between teams Abraham and Wit Hams, Ltd. and Barraud and Abraham, Ltd., wfll take place on the Showground on Wednesday. WELLINGTON LADY REPRESENTATIVES. (P * l Despite the mtetv state of the weather, the ladies played tne trial teickey match at Katori. the A team winning by T goals. Subsequently the following team was selected by Mr Manning to represent Wellington against the English ladies, who arrive next Wednesday and open, the New Zealand tour on Saturday:—Goal, Miss O. Roadley (Rambler); left full back, Miss M. Neumann (University); right half. Miss H. Laureneon (Girlfe College); centre hall, Mis® C. Terry (Rambler); left half, Miss N. Brown (Syren); forwards, outside right, Mis* M. McDonnell (Syren); insire right, Miss J. Dobbyn (University); insicfe left, Miss K. Pickering (Ramblers); outside left, Miss N. Lang (Ramblers); emergencies, back, MiSs I. Uren (St. Augustine); half, Miss L. Morgan (Girls' College). The team is regarded at a very well chosen one. Auckland defeated the combined country team by 4 goals to 1. GOLF. To-morrow afternoon a stroke competition will be played by the ladies, fecores to count for the trophy given by Mrs Slack, and the first round of the local championship. Players are to choose their own partners. Local golfers are most fortunate in their links. Saturday morning seemed hopeless for any golf, but the heavy rair\ stopped about 12 o'clock and the links were quite fit for play—naturally very heavy going and the cards returned were not very good. A. Seifert, .who appears to liave at last got back to his old fohn, Sent in the good card of~"all square" and was first, A. EkStedt second with "one down." Captain Hewitt was also one down, but his card was informal, the scores at the various holes halved and won. not having been set down. The best cards were:—A. Seifert, handicap 4, all square; A. Eskedt, 6, 1 down; A. Strang, 4, 2 down; H. Pavitt, 14, 3 down; W. Seifert, 4, 4 down; D. G. Moore, 5, 4 down. Next Saturday the second round of the Nathan Cup will be played in conjunction with the August medal. All the games in the first round of the championship have now been played off and several of the second round. BILLIARDS. IBx Eutcnoq TuxoßiPH —Coptmqh*.) (Fu Puts 4isnnu*ma.i SYDNEY, July 26. Lindrum and Reece have commenced a second match of 18,000 up. Lindrum has scored 1434 and Reece 1299. SCULLING. SYDNEY, July 26. Ripley and Charlie Towns have signed articles to row for the championship of New South Wales for £IOO a-side, on the 19th September. DAVIS CUP TENNIS the Invincible^ CHICAGO, July 25. Although to-day's events between Canada and Australia did not affect the Davis Cup series, every game was hard fought. Schwengers gave a better account of himself against Wilding than hitherto. The marvellous accuracy of the tall New Zealander won him the match. The Canadi.\n was forced all over the court, while Wilding seemed to be barely moving but doing practically all the work, and despite the rallies of Schwengers, he completely outplayed him, 7—5, 6—3, 6—l. Brookes had a walk-over, defeating Powell, 6 —o, 6—l, 16-3.

MANAWATU HUNT. The hunt held at Fitzherbert East on Saturday proved very enjoyable, notwithstanding the heavy "going," as a result of the rains of the previous few days. The field was fairly large and there were no ■pills of any consequence. The rendezvous was at the homestead of Mr S. R. Lancaster, president of the Hunt Club. Those who participated in the runs included Miss Meads, on The Grove; Messrs J. Sexton (Huntsman) Papa; J. Burrow, Soporific; IT. Shaw, Kaka; I. Shaw Crusader; G. Shannon, Blend; A. Irvine, Lenark; W. Farland, Father; H. Lewer. Ladybird; A. Farland, Rangikura; J. Buick, Hataroa; G Patchett, Finland; A. Oliver, Gayboy; L. Little, Torn Tit; W. Soott, Colter's Chestnut; A. Lancaster, Ongarue. At the conclusion of the hunt the followers and friends were entertained at afternoon tea by Mesdames Lancaster and Shaw, who were accorded, on the motion of Mr G. Shannon, a hearty rote of thanks. A simjlar compliment was paid to property owners over whose land the runs were held.

The meeting of the genial, ball and steeplechase committees on Saturday night was presided over by the president. Various matters in connection with the annual steeplechase meeting and ball were arranged. Severad new members were elected.