ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9981, 19 November 1895, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. TATARARIKI V. ARATAPO.

This match was concluded on Saturday, and resulted in "a win for Aratapti by 19 runs, At one time it looked very much otherwise, for with' only' 50' runs .to make, Tatarariki, by Elliott and Smith, had scored '25 without the loss of a wicket, but these two batsmen fell almost together, and the rest of the team, except Legge, failed to score, The following are the scores■

ARATAPU.—First innings, 51. Second innings: Marcroft, b Elliott, 14: C. Allet, b Turbott, 1 {'French, b Turbott, 3: Webster, b Turbott, 10; W. Taylor, b Turbott, 1 ; Butland, b Turbott. 2; Graham, c and b Elliott, 0; G. Nisid, b Elliott, 0; W. Nield, not out, 4: Forsdick,' c Chambers, b Elliott, 0; C. Nield, b Turbott, 0; total for two innings, 86. Tatarariki.— innings, 30. Secoud innings': T, Elliott, c W, Nield, b Webster, 27; .\V. Smith,-!)' Webster, 5; Turbott, c Allen,; b Webster,.o; W. Legge, b French, 4: F. Campbell,:'b French, 0; 0. Matthews, b French, .0; T, Bassett, c 6. Nield, b Webster/ 0; ,W.' Lowrie, b French, 0; Chambers, not out, 0; Slater, absent; Roller, absent; extras, 1; total for two innings, 67.

cowling analysis.

Tatarariki.—: 12 runs, 6 wickets, 22 balls. W. Legge: 11 .runs, 0 wickets, 24 balls. T. . Elliott: 12 runs, 4 wickets, 36 balls. Aratapu.—Wcbstor: 15 tuns, 4 wickets, 62 balls.. French: 14 runs, 4 wickets, 66 balls. • Taylor, 7 runs, 0 wicketa, 12 balls.

MANGAWIIARE V. AOROA.

This match was begun on Saturday, at Mangawhare, and looks very much in favour of Maogawhare. The scores are:— Manga whare : .W. Fitzpatvick, b J. Elliott, 12; C. H. Gould, b Cunningham, 59;' P. Burtou, bJ. Elliott, 7: McKay, b J. Elliott, 0: Musefield, c Matthews, b J, Elliott, 20; V. Lambert, b Matthews, 11; J. Blight, cG. Elliott, bJ. Elliott, 4; Absolmn, bJ. Elliott, 0: A. McLean, not out, 0; C. McLean, bJ, Elliott,o; Stansfield, c and b J. Elliott, 2; extras, 3: total, 118. Aoroa : ,1. Elliott, run out, 2; J. Giltnour, b Gould, 10: J. Dyson, b Burtou, 6; A. Harding, b Gould, 15: F. Matthews, bGould, 1 ; G. Elliott, b Gould, 0; A. Smith, st Masefield, b Gould, 0; Cunningham, Roulston, F. Arnold, A. King, to bat; extras, 4: total for seven wickets, 38. The bowling analysis applied with this score is very incomplete, bat the following items are pretty correct:Gould six wickets for 11; Burton, one for 22; J. Elliott, seven for 30 A. Harding, nil for 32.— [Own Correspondent. J

MAROPIU SPORTS.

The sports season in this district opened at Maropiu on November 11th, that day being observed as a holiday in the Kaihu Valley in honour of the Prince of Wales' Birthday. The weather, unfortunately, proved mi propitious; and prevented many from attending who \Yould ,otherwise have done so. There Were 'seven events on the programme, most of them being closely contested, proving the j excellence of the handicapping. Mr. Owen Gaze again proved hinisi.lt' an indefatigable I secretary, and Mr. Harry Vail made an excellent starter, showing great patience in (retting the runners turay together. The first man in the three h?ats of the Kaihu Valley Cup turned up in a Wairaa (Hokiauga) native-named Pc'-'i Aripita, a dark'tin who showed a remarkable turn of speed ; but, unfortunately for him, his nominator had neglected to give in his former performances, and a protest was lodged against him. At the conclusion of the sports the committee met and took evidence, which proved that Aripita had competed successfully at Riwcne within ■ clio ;:ast_ two years. The committee disqualified him, and awarded the cup to-: 0. ■ Moros, Kararoa taking second place. It" was unfortunate for Peri, as it appeared the fault was not his own but his nominator's. The committee sympathised with him, and generously returned his nomi-, nation and acceptance money, The Mile, for which six competitors started, proved one of the most interesting races of the day, Humphries winning by three feet, and about the same distance separating the second and third men. At the conclusion of the race one foul-mouthed individual, who had dropped a few shillings, saw fit to abuse the handicappers in a shameful manner, making use of most disgusting language, and entirely ignoring tlio fact that ha was so offending in the presence of a number of respectable persons. During the day the Maropiu Band were on the course, and performed several selections, thus assisting to enliven the day's proceedings considerably. The following is a list of the events and winners Maiden Race, 'flOOyds,' Ist r>:ize £l,'-2nd 10s; Peri Niki, 1; Kararoa, 2. Won easily. . Kaihu Valley Cup (handicap), three heats, 100,200, and 300 yds, Ist prize £4, 2ud £1: First heat, 100 yds. Peri Aripita, 1; G. Moros, 2; Kararoa, 3. A •-. )od start was effeoted, but Peri soon led, and won easily. Quarter Mile Handicap, Ist prize £2, 2nd £1: A. McLean, 1: G. Moros, 2 This was a well-contested race, the winner runniug in fine style, breasted the tape a couple of yards ahead of the secoud man. Boys' Race, 150 yds,. Ist prize 10s, 2nd ss: H. Snowden, I; R. ftgaunrii, 2. Mile Haudicai), Is' prize £11, 2nd £1: F. Humphrey, 1; J. Schroffe, 2. The natives soon dropped out, but Humphrey, Schroffe, and Scantlon made a rattling race of it, only a few feet' separating them at the finish. ~ _ , Kaihu Valley Cup : Second heat, 200 yds— Peri Aripita, 1: G. Moros, 2. Hauraki fell when close to the tape, aud allowed Moros to run into second puce. Half Mile Handicap, Ist prize £2,2 nd £1 : A. McLean, 1: Humphrey, 2. Kaihu Valley Cup : Third heat, 300 yds Aripita, 1; Kararoa, 2; G. Moros, 3. The protest against Aripita having been sustained, and that runner disqualified, the prizes were awarded—G. Moros, 1; Kararoa, 2. Forced Handicap: J. Neill, 1; W. Dunn, 2. This win was a popular one, Neill having run pluckily, but unfortunately in other events. Mr. Powell, of the Maropiu Hotel, had an excellent luncheon spread, and was much appreciated and well patronised, and the attention paid to patrons left nothing to bo desired. . Taken altogether, in spito of the inclemency of the weather, the Maropiu sports of 1895 may be said to have passed off most successfully,—[Northern Wairoa Correspondent,] ... '