ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9492, 23 April 1894, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. In the Domain on Saturday very little cricket was going on. The Roller Mills commenced a match with Belmont, which attracted considerable attention, from the fact that should the result be in favour of Roller Mills the All Saints will be brought into the running, and these three teams will have to play off for the championship. The Auckland College and Grammar School also played a match against an eleven from the Thames. Second Jcnioks. belmont a v. the roller mills. The Roller Mills went to the wickets first, and obtained 70 runs. The chief contributors were Gallagher 11, J. Howard 18, and Tottnan not out for 15. Belmont then went in, and at the close of the day's play had lost two wickets for 17 runs. Spurway bowled well for Belmont, securing no less than eight wickets for 17 runs. The following are the individual scores :— Northern Roller Mills.— innings : Gallagher, b Grindrod, 11; Todd, c Parker, b Spurway, 1 : Lees, c Parker, b Spurway, 7 ; R. Howard, b Spurway, 4; Totman, not out, 15; Sadler, c and b Spurway, 0; Hayes, b Spurway, 0; J. Howard, c Parker, b Spurway, 18; Bramley, b Spurway, 8 Latimer, b Seccombe, 0; Noonan, b Spurway, 0 ; extras, 6; total, 70. Belmont.— First innings : J. Seccombe, c firamley, b Todd, 8; G. Grindrod, b Todd, It Thomas, not out, 1; Spurway, not out, 1 ; e/itras, 1; total for two wickets, 18. LAWN TENNIS. Saturday atternoon was splendid weather for tennis players, and a number of the interclub matches were played off, On the Parnell ground : The two remaining matches between these two, the Devonport , and Parnell Clubs, were played off. Miss Liishleyani Mr. Uplll (Parnell) beat Miss Philcoxand Mr. Whitaker(Devonport), 7—5, B—6. Messrs. Tempest and Robison (Parnell) beat Messrs. Howarth and H. Macky (Devonport) after a very well-contested match, the scores being 6—3, 3—6, 6—4, 5—7, ' 6—4. This, with the match played off earlier in the week, Misses Mowbray and Atkinson (Parnell) beating Misses A. Philcox and Mason (Deavonport), completed the matches between these two clubs. One of the matches between Parnell and Auckland was also J played, Misses Mowbray and Atkinson (Par- I nell) beating Misses Gorrie and Nicholson (Auckland) after a very close match, the scores being 7—5, 3—6, 7—5. Another of the matches is to be played on the Auckland Lawn this afternoon, and the remainder will be played next Saturday. On the Eden and Epsom Lawn the final round ot the club handicap singles was won ' by Mr. Hooper (owing 40), beating Mr. Paton in the final round : 120—93. Mr. Hooper is just back from a holiday in the VVaikato. When at Hamilton he had a match with Mr. J. Hill, formerly of the North Shore, whom he defeated : 6—l, 6-2, 6-1. On the Auckland ground : Miss Mulgan and Mr. C. Suttie (Onehunga) beat Miss Wrigley and Mr. Biss (Auckland) : 6—2, 7—5. Messrs. A. Suttie and Zinzau (Onehnuga) beat Messrs. Baker and Marriner (Auckland): 6—l, 6—3, 2—6, 7—5. Misses Home and Ring (Auckland) beat Misses E. Gibbons and A. Bassett (Onehunga) : 6-1, 7—5. This last match was played during the Easter holidays. On the Onehunga ground: Miss L. Ring and Mr. Goldie (Auckland) beat Miss M. Frost and Mr. T. Neill (Onehunga): 6—3, 6—3. Messrs. Bagnall and Kissell (Auckland) beat Messrs. Frost and V. Fro3t (Onehunga) : 6—l, 6—2, B—6. Misses Nicholson and Gorrie (Auckland) had previously played and defeated Misses C. Frost and E. Basaett (Onehunga). All the matches are therefore now played between these clubs. The Ladies' Championship Singles in connection with the West End Club were continued, when Miss Russell defeated Miss Billiagton: 50—40. The final match was played off between Miss Russell and Mrs. Gentles, resulting in a win for the former, after a very hard-fought match: 50—47. Miss Russell is no ; the lady champion of the club. The finaj match for the Gentlemen's Championship was played off on Saturday, between <}. Fatorsoa and A, G, Cooke.

This match excited considerable interest, and was very hotly contested. Both men played; up well, and a good display of tennis was shown. There were several good rallies between them, but Pearson's judicious net play, and his placing and general steady play,' were often too much for his opponent. Cooke started with a lead, but this he did not maintain for lone. Paterson gradually forged ahead, and had the lead' himself throughout the latter half of. the game. The match resulted in a win for Paterson, the score standing at 75—64.' V AUCKLAND BOWLING CLUB. There was a large attendance of bowlers and visitors on the green on Saturday. The adjourned tournament match between Ponsonby and Auckland was resumed and concluded, the Auckland Club winning by 34 points. Afternoon tea provided by Mrs. Oliphant was much enjoyed. The following are the results of the various games played. Ponsosbv. Auckland. NO. 1 Rink. Stichbury v. Ross Brimblecombe Mackechnie Brookes Culpan McDennott (skip) 19 Vrater (skip) .. 19 No. 2 Sink. Brookes v. Hardio Peacock Mennie Kussell Payne Ballantyne (skip) 11 Gonie (skip) » 24 No. 3 Rink. Watson v. Rhodes Bees Paterson Court Ledingham Stewart (skip) .. 9 Oliphant (skip) „ 20 No. 4 Rink (extra rink). McLean v. Holden McDonald Steadman Hart Carrick Kirker(skip) .. 14 Winks (skip) .. 26 52 98 Other game* played were— . No. 6 Rink. Rich v. Lawson Ponsford Westufahl Moritzson Worthington Miller (skip) .. 21 Thomson (skip) „ 10 No. 6 Rink. Mynotfc t. Mahoney McCallum McArthur Holland Heron Tait(skip)„ „ SI Hooper (skip) * 15 No. 7 Rink. ! Cuing v. Wilkias Jones Reid Carlaw Dingwall Kirk wood (skip) .. 10 Dut hie (skip).. .. 33 No. 8 Rink. Lyell (J. A) v. Arnold Pirie(skip).. .. 23 Kemp (skip).. .. 24 AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND CI CLE CLUB. The following entries were received on Saturday morning last, for the sports meeting to be held in the Domain, on Saturday, May 5, in aid of the Garrett fund. It was decided by the committee to extend the time for receiving entries for the football events until Wednesday evening. Entries for these may be left at the British Hotel :-— 150 Yards Handicap.—H. N. Goldwater, J. Waters, C. Hesketh, Jan., F. Murphy, H. B. Willis, F. Poland, T. F. Box, F. J. Wilson, H. V. Buchanan, W. E. Young, P. C. White, W. S. Moore, W. Threlio, J. H. Buchanan, F. 3allin. J. Crammond, A. P. Johnson, J. Fairweather, J. Meldrum, A. Moiicur, J. H. Davis, G. Blandford, H. McLellan, C. F. P. Allen, G. Roper, R. J. Hall, J. A. Rogers, W. H. Francis, F. Barton, C. Weston, A. Jones, F. C. Murphv, M. Chapman, F. J. O'Meara, W. H. Morton, G. Warner, W. C. Rhodes. One Milk Handicap.— Olney, F. Atkins, A. E. Parker, G. Bradburu, W. Johns, W. Farquhar, F. W. Thomas. QOARTER-MILB HtTRDLBS HANDICAP.— E. T. Laurie, T. Roberts, P. Brodie, W. H. Martin, J. W. Burgess. One Mile Bicycle Combination.—A. E. Smith, A. G. Buchanan, G. Henning, H. J. Schmidt, H. Surman, T. A. Patterson, A. Coubrough. Steeplechase Handicap. — E. Bow, P. Barry, F. Atkins, R. Noonan, G. S. Frost, C. Speight, A. Dacre, J. H. Short, G. McLeod, M. O'Connor, H. N. Goldwater. Drop-kicking. — J. G. Leckie, W. S. Dickey. C. stone, J. Cole, City team (3), F. E. N. Gaud in. Qitartkr-siile Dribbling,—A. Smith, C. Speight, R. Oliphant, S. Brown, City team (3). QCTAKTKR-MILE HANDICAP.—G. B. Osmond, H. N. Goldwater, F. Murphy, F. Poland, R. Clark, P. C. White, W. Telfer, J. Crammond, A. P. Johnston, J. Meldrum, A. Moncur, J. H. Davis. W. H. Francis, G. S. Frost, H. Draffin. W. S. Dickey, R. Noonan, L. Bedell, F. J. O'Meara, W. C. Rhodes. ' Quarter mile Scratch,— Roberts, H. B. J. Bull, VV. (J. Rhodes. Half-milk Handicap.—F. Murphy, R. Clark, H. B. Buchanan, H. B. J. Bull, G. S. Frost, H. Draffin, A. Oluev, F. Atkin, A. E. Parker, G. Bradburn, G. Smith, P. Barry, E. T. Laurie, R. J. Cromwell, W. Donnelly, F. W. Thomas. E. Sutherland. 75 Yards Handicap.— Warner, J. Waters, C. Heaketh, Jan., F. Murphy, H. B. 1 Willis, F. J. Wilson, W. B. Young, W. S. Moore, W. Threlpo, J. H. Buchanan, F. Ballin, J. Crammond, J. Fairweather, J. Meldrum, A. Moncur, J. H. Davias, G. Blandford, H. McLennan, C. F. F. Allen, G. Roper, R. J. Hall, H. W. Boyd, J. A. Rogers, J. A. McLeod, F. Barton, H. B. J. Bull, H. Draffin, J. Knott, C. Weston, A. Jones, F. C. Murphy, F. J. O'Meara, W. H. Morton, W. C. Rhodes. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap.—W. H. Allan, A. E. Smith, W. W. Phipps, \V. J. Evers, J. Selbv, W. W. Pilkington, G. Henning, P. A. Smith, S. Mens, H. Surman, C. H. Dryland. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.-J. Warner, W. H. Allen, A. E. Smith, W. W. Phipps, J. Selby, W. W. Pilkington, G. Henning, G. Wilkinson, P. A. Smith, S. Mens, A. J. Simmelhag, H. Surman, T. A. Patterson, A. Coubrough, C. H. Dryland. One and a-half-mile Walk Handicap.— A. J. Pople, A. Tilly, A. A. Creamer, E. C. Bow, W. H. Rush, J. Carrigan, C. McGill, H. N. Cossar.T. F. White, A. F. Burton, F. Drum. One-Mile Novice Bicycle Handicap. C. H. Dryland, J. B. Becroft, P. A. Smith, G. Wilkinson, W. J. Evers, W. W. Phipps, W. H. Allen. One and a-half-mile Cigar and Umbrella Bicycle Race.—A. E. Smith, W. W. Phipps, A. G. Buchanan, W. W. Pilkington, G. Henning, A. J. Simmelhag, L. E. fioffmamu, A. Harvey, H. J. Schmidt, J. G. Lecky, H. Surman, A. Coubrough, C. H. Dryland, C. Waters. OTAGO RUGBY UNION. [by telegraph.— association.] Dunedin, Saturday. At the adjourned meeting of the Otago i Rugby Union, the new president, R. Chiaholm, presided. The anti-affiliation party made a ticket for vice-presidents of Professor Sale, Dr. Allen (Taieri), Mr. VV. Guffie (Naseby), and Mr. D. A. Jolly (Cromwell), and these were elected. The affiliation party's candidates were Mr. J. M. Galloway, Dr. Will, Mr. McOwen, and Mr. W. Laidlaw. Those opposed to affiliation also elected four of the members of committee. Mr. J. Hutchison was elected secretary, and Mr. T. Chalmer treasurer. A requisition was handed in for a special meeting, at wliich affiliation with the New Zealand Union will be proposed. NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. ANNUAL MEETING. Wellington, Saturday. I The second annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held this evening. Mr. G. Campbell, president, in the chair Messrs. G. Dixon, Auckland; J. Card and H. Batchelor, West Coast; Hyams, Wanganui ; M. Hyland, bush districts; J. C. Fache, E. Davey, and A. T. Bate, Wellington; Wesney, Southland; T. K. Cresswell, Canterbury ; H. J. McLean, South Canterbury ; T. S. Ronaldson, Taranaki; D. A. Costa, Poverty Bay ; R. D. Duncan, Manawatu ; F. Pownall, Wairarapa; J. P. Firth, Nelson; P. G. Webb, Marlborough; T. Morrison, Hawke's Bay; and E. D. Hoben, hon. secretary, were present. The affiliation of the Canter and Southland Unions was agreed to. An application of the Bullar Union was deferred for further inquiry, because the proposed union cut off portions ot the West Coast Union, and as that union was only now emerging as a strong union, it would be seriously weakened if it were to break up in this manner. The balance-sheet showed a debit, owing to expenses attached to the trial matches prior to the Australian tour. The President, in moving the adoption of the report, congratulated the Union upon its satisfactory position, and announced that five unions had affiliated since last meeting. The functions of the New Zealand Union, he said, were to deal with matters of colonial importance, and not interfering in the business on local concerns of the affiliated unions. The Australian tour had been the ohief event of the year, and it was a matter of regret that it could not be extended to Victoria, where Rugby football was advancing under the guidance of the Rev. Mr. Hoatson, and the next New Zealand team for Australia would certainly visit Melbourne. The tour had been a success, and had stimulated football, not only in New Zealand, but in the sister colonies. He «aid it was decided to leave , the establishment of a Referees Association to the affiliated unions to work out. The establishment of an Australian union was an important matter, and the result was that all colonies playing Rugby would this season be working under precisely similar rules. \ An Austra-j lasian union would make disqualifications general, and it would obtain fair represent* !

tifcm in the old country. It -,„_u , Tent small innovations fo th* r„i abo £F«Australian Unions were aton/fe $* Zealand on the subject. With «7 th Ne » sending a team to England r,«2- renee *> had been done had committed tft wh *k land Union. He denied that .&, &* to England would result fatK n *, a >> sequences which had been propSi con The motion was carried prophecied ' Various verbal amendments were • the by-laws, including a better /1 I 1 P* < »in the right of further appSlto ft*?- o ,* Union, and provisions for the am «■ gl,Bh of an assistant-secretary and a „r polnt| n«Qt committee. The question of afteri^ en ? cnt representation and subscription Was r.l 8 of to the management committee? to rS? a f ted special meeting. ' "port to a The following officers were »!„„» j Patron, Earl Glasgow; pffin? M? s Hogan, Hawke's Bay ; v ce-DreSnV *&' F ' Snodgrass (Marlborough), fir G p' n r< ?« (Taranaki), Mr. E. M i) \V. I^l * (Wairarapa), Mr. G. F r V ,; hat 'nan (Wellington), Mr. A. E." Devor ??? h f land , Mr. W. H Littleinhn V4 Uck - Mr. A. Harding (Poverty fiv) ( \f' SoD '- H. Smith (bush districts). Mr 1 ' A (i ' (West Coast)-the Canterbury H a^, d Bay, Manawatu, South Canterbury &' l an and Wanganui nominations were „. to hand, but are to be telegraphed not secretary, Mr. E. D. Hoben -hon f:- onsecretary, Mr. A. DeCosta";; man^I Btant committee, the delegates from ™ AuckW Canterbury, est Coast (Mr. Card i W ii- ' ton Mr. Bate), Southlandl (Mr fe with officers ex officio; anneal m l y)l Messrs. P. Logan - " (Hawke's ftSP?. Ut s Campbell (Wellington J. P. Fifth i V T. Henderson (Auckland), andVV'J ?'S? I (Canterbury). Several delegates tC - n, i the services of Mr. Hoben to the fe * The election of treasurer' pending the appointment of a „ Auck2 delegate in succession to Mr L S i who declined again to accept office Uupland ' The action of the executive re the Austra han.Union was approved. A letter „« received from the New South Wain, Tin; a stating that the expected ft£ffi! would definitely decide to come to ft Zealand this year It is understood that the North Island match will be playedl at A, * t land,nd the South Island m Utt\tLt'. The delegates to the New Zealand R UK bv Union meeting to-night announced the 1,1 lowing movements of their Unions for th» coming season :-\Vellington to visit Hawke's Bay and Auckland; Hawke's R»»TPoverty Bay Auckland! and aUki" Bush districts to visit ManawaS and Wanganui; Auckland to remain at home but to come South next year. It was further understood that South Canterbury and the West Coast would come North, and £ Taranaki and W airarapa would go South