ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10032, 20 January 1896, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Saturday was an ideal day for .cricket, and the Association matches in the Domain attracted an unusually large orowd of en. thusiasts. Mr. Yates bad the wickets in splendid condition, as is his custom, and some first-class cricket was witnessed, GORDON V. UNITED. This match ; was concluded on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Gordon by 156 runs on the first innings. United's second total of 80 was entirely duo to the fine bowling of Kelly, who scored nine wickets for 29 runs, These figures form a record, and tho bowling whioh gave rise to them was undoubtedly the finest seen here this season. With very little alteration in delivery, lie combined a break from both sides with an excellent length, whilst tho rapidity with which the ball left the pitch was disconcerting to both batsman and wicketkeeper. Steele, at the other end, did all that was required in keeping down the runs. Of the United batsmen, R. Macphersou stayed longest, but was always in difficulties when opposed to Kelly, and was at last caught at the wickets. An appeal for stumping off tho same ball would also have been given out. D. Hay and Brown each added only 5 to their previous scores. In the early part of the innings Norman Williams in bowling spraiued his ankle so severely as to prevent him taking any part in the game for the rest of the afternoon. In tho follow-on, there being no chance of two inniugs being completed, and with Kallonder and Kelly, and possibly Williams, being absent for tho next match, Gordon determined to try and discover a bowler, a determination which was relished by United, and especially by Stemson, whose score of 116 included 18 boundary hits. Five other batsmen reached double figures. D. Hay aud Brown failed to score, and the former would do well to remember that the, batsman - prepared to receive a ball should, until the ball is actually delivered, bo in a perfectly judicial frame of mind, determined to net ueithor upon the aggressive nor the defensive, but to be guided entirely by the character of the ball. Hay would be more successful if less aggressive; nearly all his defensive strokes being afterthoughts, In this innings Gordon fielded with only ten men. Pabst, at the wickets, secured two chances, but missed two easy chauces of stumping, The scores are :— Gordon, first innings 236

This match was continued on Saturday. P»rnell on the previous Saturday made 243 all out. R. Neill and Clayton were the first pair of batsmen to represent Auckland against the bowling of Lawsou and Edmonds. Runs came fast till 36 had been reached, when Mills, who had gone on in place of Edmoudv bowled Clayton for 13. Thomas tilled. the' vacancy, and helped to take the score to 62 when Scugar caught Neill off Lawson for a very well played 34. Arn«il joined Thomas, but left at 75, cleaned bowled by Lawson for 8. Wynyard then came in, and 7 runs later saw Thomas caught at cover-point off Lawson for a steadily played 24. Stone joined Wynyard, but with tho score at 93 was thrown out when backing up. Lundon came in but only to see Wynyard caught aud bowled by Woods without alteration to the score. Thompson joined Lundon, but with only 2 runs added, Woods cleaned bowled him. T. Neill joined Lnudor. when a fairly good stand was made. After 39 had been added T. Neill was givon out stumped, the ball rebounding off Wright's pads. Buck came in, and 8 runs later Lundon was well caught by Restianx in long field—9 for 147. Lundon played well for his score of 30. Hatton was the last man, and with Buck took the score to 180, when Edmonds clean bowled the former for 16; Buck being not out 15. Woods bowled best for Parnell, getting 3 wickots for .'l6. Appended are the scores. Parnki.i.—First innings 243 Auckland.—First innings. R. Neill, c Seagar, b Lawson 34 1). Clayton, b Mills 13 H. Thomas, c Ohlson, b Lawson 24 J. Arneil, b Lawson 8 W. Wynyard, c and b Woods ... ,„ 11 C. Stone, thrown out 5 J. R. Lundon, c Reatiaux, b Woods ... 30 W. Thompson, b Woods . , 1 T. Neill, st Wright, b Mills ... ... 16 J. Buck, not out 15 A. E. Hatton, b Edmonds 16 Extras 7 Total 180 BOWLIKO ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdus. Runs. Wkts. Lawson 28 9 63 3 Edmonds ... l"l 0 32 1 Mills 18 8 32 2 Rcstiaux ~,4 0 7 0 Woods 12 1 36 3 PARTEM. 11, V, ONKHUNQA. This match resulted in a decisive victory for Parnell by an innings and 165 runs. Parnell, having 8 wickets down for 224 runs on the previous Saturday, continued the innings, and carried tho total to 263 runs, Doble 18, Speight 17 not out, Brookes 5, beint; tho additional scorers. Onehunga wero dismissed for 30 and 68. The scores are :— Parnell.—First inuings, 263. Onkhunoa. — First innings! J. Beaver, lbw., Angus, 1; Buckhurst, o Augus, b Brookes, 4; Gatland, o Smith, b Brookes, 6; W. Beaver, st. Cooke, b Brookes, 8: Hunt, c Hollo, b Brookos, 4; R. La vers, st. Cooke, b Brookes, 1; E. Lavers, b Brookes, 0; Jackson, b Angus, 1; White, b Crookes, 1; Jeffery, not out, 0 Leahy, thrown out, 4: total, 30, Second innings: White, b Angus, 12; Jeffery, b Speight, 5; Jackson, c Cooke, b Speight, 0; E. Lavers, b Crookes, 3; R. Lavers, c Cooke, b Holle, 3; R. Hunt, b Smith, 13; Leahy, c Angus, b Holle, 0; W. Beaver, b Smith, 18; Gatland, b Angus, 0; Buckhurst, c Cooke, b Angus, 2; J. Beaver, not out, 7; extras, 5: total, 68. AUCKLAND 11. V. GORDON 11. This match after a good game ended in a win for Auckland by 1 run and 4 wickots, Auckland, who had 5 wickets down the previous Saturday for 123, concluded their innings for 155, Holland making the fine score of 92. Beale 12' and Hill 17 also reached double figures. Gordon 11, in their second venture made 131 for the loss of 9 wickets, when they declared their innings closed; Morris 38 and Dr. Egan 19 batting best for Gordon. Auckland made the 68 required to win for the loss of 6 wickets, Hill being the principal contributor, with a good iunings of 48 not out. The scores arc y Gordon.—First innings: 92, Auckland: First innings: A Selbv, b Kenderdiue. 6; R. W. Allen, h Kenderdine, 0: E. J. Darby, b Kenderdine, 0; A. G. Holland, b Edwards, 92 J. H. Colwill, b Kyd, 9; E. C. Beale, b Kissling, 12; H. D. Hill, c Harrison, b Edwards, 17; E. A. O'Kecffe, not out, 3; J. W. Anderson, b Edwards, 0; M. St. Paul, b Edwards, 0; G. W. Robinson, b Edwards, 7; extras, 9; total, 155. Gordon.—Second innings: Watson, run out, 15; Humo,'b Allen, 4; Kissling, st Anderson, b Allen, 11; Morris, c and b Beale, 38; 'Dr. Egan, c and b Colwill. 19; Kyd, run out, 0; Harrison, o Darby, b Allen, 16; Thomson, d Beale, 2; Kenderdine, b Beale, 11; Edwards, not out, 4; Ward, not. , out, 1; extras, 10: total, 131. Auckland,—Second innings i A. Selby, o Morris, b Edwards, 1; G. W. Robinson, Jo Kyd, b Edwards, 3 E. C. Beale, eKyd, b Edwards, 5 ; H. D. Hill, not out, 48; E, J. Darby,-c Kissling, b Edwards, 5; A. G. Holland, lbw, b Edwards, 4; J. H. Colwill, b Kissling, 0; R. VST, Allen, not).. out, Of . extras, 3 total, 69,, . .- { . v

SURREY V. PONSONBY. . The former won this match by 54 runs and : 4 wickets. Beaoh 44; Wilson, 12; Lovett, : 11; and Lamb, 9, were the highest scorers. AUCKLAND 111. V. GORDON 111, In this match, Auckland won by seven wickets. For Gordon, Martin '24, H. E. Ford 14, and Totman 12, shaped well. For Auckland, Stewart 23 and Greville 21 and 15 not out did best with the bat. Greville took 16 wickets for 49 runs. The following are the scores :— Gordon.—First innings: W. Cowan, lbw, b Greville, 5; H. E. Ford, b Greville, 14 Martin, b Greville, 24; H. Ford, b Greville, 7; Howard, b Greville, 2; Tattersall, o Grindrod, b Greville, 6; P. Totman, b Greville, 2; Mcknight, not out, 6; Cowan, b Greville, 3; G. Totman, b Nolan, 0; Warnock, b Greville, 0; extras, 7: total, 76. Auckland.—First iunings: Stewart, b H. E. Ford, 23; Harrison, c W. Cowan, b Martin, 0; P. Grindrod, c W. Cowan, b Martin, 1; Greville, b Ford, 21; A. E. Gnndrod, run out, 8; H. Stephenson, b W. Cowan, 6; Hamerton, b W. Cowan, 2; Nolan, b McKnight, 6; Peacocke, not out, 7; Alexander, b Mcknight, 3; E. Stephenson, b Cowan, 1; extras, 2: total, 80. . Gordon,—Second innings: H. E. Ford, b Nolan, 5; Martin, c Harrison, b Greville, 2; P. Totman, b A. E. Grindrod, 12; McKnight, bGreville, 2: Howard, b Greville, 2; H. Ford, b Greville, 2: W. Cowan, b Greville, 3? Tattersall, b Greville, 0; Cowan, stpd Stewart, b Greville, 0; G. Totman, not out, 0; Warnock. absent, 0; extras, 1: total, 29. Auckland.— Innings: Stewart, b W. Cowan, 3; A. E. Grindrod, b W. Cowan, 0; Hitrrison, b W. Cowan, 4; Greville, not out, 15 Peacdcke, not out, 4: total for 3 wickets, 26. CLARENCE V. NORTH SHORE A. The former batted first, and complied the good score of 161, to which J. Walker contributed 54, R. Sims 46, and F. Rotherham 30, in good form. North Shore responded with Chapman 25, Conley 16, W. Walker 11, and Pitts 10, being the only four to reach double figures, In the bowling Wakerley, Sims, and C. Clarke divided honours for Clarence. The game resulted in a win for Clarence by 87 runs. PARNELL 111. V. NORTH SHORE B. Parnell batted first, but only made 21, Cave and Goring being very destructive. North Shore replied with 30, Lynch taking eight wickets for 15 runs. Parnell in their second innings made 45, of which Lynch made 25. North Shore had 34 to get to win, but were all out for 29, of whicli E. Cave contributed 13. Colwell took sevon wickets for eight tuns. POLO. Potter's Paddock was evidently uuder special favour on Saturday judging from the uuinber of players and spectators that assembled to enjoy themselves there. Many of the ladies were dresied in most becoming costumes, giving quite a gay appearance to the scene, which is always picturesque when nolo is at Potter's. Mrs. Greenway and Miss Firth, who presided over the afternoon tea, were kept busy lookiug after their guests. The match of the afternoon was Married v. Single. Two quarters were played, in the first of which the Benedict's put up two goals to nil, after a fast game. The bachelors had evidently put their heads together while resting, and they pressed their opponents hard, and scored one goal to nil. The match ended in favour of the Married by two goals to one. The " colts" also played two spells, the team captained by Mr. Williamson winning by three goals to one. In all twenty playing members were present, and nine quarters were contested. It is hoped to send two teams to Palmerston North in March to contest in the Savile Cup Tournament. LAWN TENNIS. Tho final round of the inter-club doubles was played off on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Eden and Epsom Club. The scores were as follow :— Hubs and Epsom v. Parnell.— the Eden and Epsom Ground : Messrs. Hooper and Harrison (E.) beat Messrs. Stevenson and Simpson (P.): 6-4,6—1, 6-2. Mr. Stevenson was handicapped by a heavy cold, and played very much below his usual form. Miss I. Paton and Mrs. Me Far lane (E.) beat Miss Davy and Mrs.Harrison (P.): 6—5,6—3, after two well oontested seta. Mrs. Chapman and Patau received a bye. On the Parnell Ground: Misses Peel and Brown (E.) beat Messrs. Pollen and Thomas (P.): 6—2, 6—3, 6—2. Misses Gorrio and Spiers (E.) beat Misses Atkinsou and Bolliurs (P.): 6-2,6—3. Miss Von Sturmer and Mr. Rich (P.) beat Miss Gierke aud Mr. J. Hall (E.): 6—5,6—5. There should have been advantage games played iu this get, but it would probably not have affected the result. West End v. Auckland.—The West End Club cameofT victoriousbv winning four out of the six matchos played. The following are the scores:—Un the West End Lawn: Misses M. Ledinghain and Biss (A.) defeated Misses Butters and Dyson (W.E.), 6—l, 6—l. The serves and returns of Miss Ledingham were very vigorous and much admired by the onlookers. Miss Jolly aud Mr. J. Paterson (W.E.) defeated Miss A. Nicholson and Mr. O. Scherff (A.), B—G, 6—l. This was a really good match, and excited tlw interest and applause of a considerable number of spectators. Tho losing side played up well and their opponents had all their work cut out /or them even in the second set. Messrs. A G. Cooke alid A. Goldie (W.E.) defeated Messrs. N. and R. Hiss (A.), 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. On the Auckland lawn: Misses L Ring and J. Nicholson (A.) defeated Misses C. and F. Billington (W.E.), 6—l, 5—6, 6—2. Tho West End ladies, although evidently overmatched, played up with great spirit, and made the victory very hard for their opponents. Miss McMaster and Mr. A. H. Brabant (W.E.) defeated Miss Ring and Mr. (J. C. Baker (A.), 6—3, 6—4. Messrs. H. Gentles and James Caldwell (W.E.) defeated Professor Seager and Mr. Maddox (A.), 6-4, 5—6, I—6, 6—o, 6—3. The rather uneven nature of tho ground iu some places made the play uncertain, as the course of the balls was often erratic. Tho West End Club are aggrieved that any doubt should be thrown upon the qualification of Miss Jolly to represent their club. They state that they have proof to establish that lady's membership. A meeting of the Match Committee of the Association will be held to-day to decide upon the sufficiency of the evidence. x BOWLING. OPENING OF THE DEVONPORT BOWLING GREEN. The Devonport Bowling Green was formally opened on Saturday afternoon, by the President (Mr. R. Cameron), when there were present a large number of bowlers from sister clubs, those of Auckland, Ponsonby, and Newmarket being represented. There were present: The Mayor of Devonport (Mr. M. Niccol) and the Mayor of Auckland (Mr. J. J. Holland), and Colonel Goring. A goodly number of the lady friends of members were also present The green is one for five rinks, ana will admit of extension to seven. There is & pavilion erected, and all the necessary accommodation for spectators. The state of the green and its accessories reflect the highest credit upon thoso residents in the Devonport district who have brought the enterprise to a successful issue. At 2.30 p.m. tho Presideut (Mr. R. Cameron) opened tho greeu with a brief speech. He said, as president of the Devonport Bowling Club, he had a very pleasant duty to perform, and that was to open the new green. Nearly a year ago, it was thought the time was opportune for starting a club iu that small and progressive suburb, and, as all bowlers are awaro, the formation of a green was a costly matter; but that did not damp their ardour, and with the liberality of the Domain Board aud the kindly assistance of friends '.hey had been able to finance successfully. The thanks of the Club are due to the Chairman of the Board for the interest he had taken in superintending the work on the green. He might say that the recreation ground was unique of its kind, as they had cricket, lawn tennis, football, and last, but not least, the favourite and increasingly popular game of bowls, all on the same piece of land. There were some defects in the green, but these could not possibly be avoided in the first year. They hoped in the future to make it one of the best in the district. He was delighted to see so many present, and gave them all a hearty welcome. All that remained for him to do was to throw tho Jack across the green according to custom, and declare it open for play for the season. This was done by the President, amid cheers. The following matches were then played, the rinks (five) being made up from the various clubs s— No, l Rink. Harrison v. Trayes Farrell Fowlds 1 llardie Oulpnn Cameron, skip .. 15 J. Holland, skip „ 10 No. 2 Rink. Stewart ■ v. Lyons Morgan Taylor Kirkwood Court Thomson, skip .. 20 MoDermott, skip .. 80 1 No. 8 Rink. Brookes v. M. Niccol Pukes Phil cox Scott Dingwall llarrop, skip,, 11 dorrio, skip „ . 21 No. 4 Rink. Cooper v. Jas. Logan W. J, Bees Dattou UoMen D. B. McDonald Cralguiile, skip .. 29 J, Winks, skip - 12 .. No. 6 Rink. . J. Court ■ t. J, Jones 11, W. Brookes \ D. Rous : . A, 8. Bujstll, skip u 20 Kent, skip., « -m 11

The lady friends of the club dispensed refreshments liberally throughout the afternoon in a' tent adjacent to the pavilion. At the close of the games Mr. Cameron, as president of the Devonport Club, thanked the visiting bowlers for their presence. He hoped the gathering of the afternoon would be the prelude to many friendly contests. He" called for three cheers for the visitors, which were heartily given by the Devonport bowlers, with musical honours, Mr. Holland, preaiiknt of the Auckland District Bowftng Association, returned thanks on behalf of the visitors. He complimented the Devonport Club upon the state of their green, which was highly satisfactory, and the best the Auckland men had played on for a first year's green. The Devonport bowlers would be made welcome on the Auckland and suburban greens, all of which wereopen to them, and they would be made heartily welcome. He called for three cheers for the members of the Devonport Bowling Club, which were cordially given, the band playing, " For they are Jolly Good Fellows. A vote of thanks was also accorded to the ladies who had done so much to promote tho comfort of the visitors by providing " afternoon tea," and three cheers were also heartily given in their honour. The Newton Band, under the conductorahip of Bandmaster C. Trossell, rendered the following programme March, " Young Novar overture, "Elysium;" valse, "My Polly;" grand selection, " Rosamundeschottische, "Jolly Sailors;" overture, "Miuorva;" raise, " Heliotrope;" selection, " Ruy Bias valse, " Fleurs de Australiecontest selection, "Eldorado;" valse, "For You overture, "Bohemian Girl;" grand fantasia, "Round the World," and "God Save the Queen." AUCKLAND CLUB. There was a good attendance at the Gratton Green, on Saturday afternoon, when the following matches were played :— No. 1 Rink. Ruddock v. Hegman Coleman R, Qarlick Dinglo Towsey Kingswell, skip .. 20 Edwards, skip „ 21 No. 2 Rink. Pirie v. Hancock George Spreekley McCallum Brott Frater, skip M ..13 Hooper, skip „ 12 No. 4 Rink. Khrenfrled v. Phillips Myers Lewis Pa.erson' Rhodes Olipliant, skip .. 18 Ledingliam, skip ~20 No. 5 Rink. Worthington v, Lyell Scott Hodge Ponsford ' Mahoney Carlaw, skip.. .. 25 Menuie, skip „ .. 0 NO. 6 Rink. Kent v. Shackelford Miller, skip „ ..10 Payno, skip ~ „ 15 PONSONBY CLUB. There was a goodly muster of bowlers at the Jervois Road Green on Saturday afternoon. The following are the games played No. 1 Rink. M, Bennett v. Norman J. C. Robinson IV. Hutchinson J. Buchanan Hnrndall J. Coo, skip .. 12 Steadinan, skip „ 20 No. 2 Rink. E. Darby v. Westpfahl B. Dyson Kagleton Dickinson C. Brookes J. Stichbury, skip .. 21 A. 11. Brookes, skip 27 No. 3 Rink. E. A. Brown t. J. Becroft D. Wright J. Greenhough T. Watson R. Tudohope 'J. Newoll, skip „20 Brimbiecombe, skip 18 No. i Rink. A. Miller v. J. Hutchinson J. Blades C. Burton H. Ballanttne A. T. Hooken C. Bloiatield, skip ~ 22 J. Hudson, skip «, 12 NKWMARKET CLUB. There was a good attendance on the Green j on Saturday afternoon, when the following games wore played :— No. 1 Kink. C. Q. Laurlo v. A. Holmes Tapper Rchofield Smettinrat B. J. M. Kemp G. 11, Laurie, skip .. 28 W. Goldie, skip 19 No. 2 Rink. & Sutton v. T. 11. Wilson W. 3. Dlnnlson A. Anderson W. Snuthwoll J. Kilgour F. Court, skip .. 82 J. M. Laxon, skip „10 Since the holidays the attendance at the green has vastly improved. The handicaps for prizes presented are to be declared on Monday evening, and play for same to start forthwith.

United.—first Innings. Stemaoa, c Steel, b Kelly 12 I). Hay, b Kelly 25 Sloman, b Kelly 0 Brown, b Kelly 15 R. McPherson, st Pabst, b Kelly ... 9 Hawkins, b Kelly 6 S. McPherson, b Kelly ,,, 0 Gilfillan, o Hay, b Kelly 2 Watts, not out 4 Harvic,« Kelly, b Steel 0 Waltou, b Kelly 1 Extras (5 Total 80 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mrlns. Runs. Wkts. Kelly 17.1 G '29 9 Williams ... 6 1 20 0 Steel 12 3 21 1 Fairburn ... 1 0 4 0 United.— Second inuiuns. D. Hay, c Hemery, b Williamson ... 0 Stemson, b Kelly 116 Brown, b Fairburn 0 R. McPherson, b Hume 14 Hawkins, st Pabst, l> Ball 16 S. McPherson, c Kelly, b Ball 6 Watts, b Kelly lfi Gilfillan, not out 22 Siomnn, c and b Pabst 11 Extras 6 Total 2 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdus. Runs. Wkts. A, Fairburn ... 0 1 28 1 A, Williamson 6 2 10 1 J.Humo ... 6 0 31 1 C. Hemery ... 3 0 18 0 T. Ball 5 0 '24 2 T.Gould ... 5 0 30 0 Dr. Pabst ... 8.2 0 30 1 Kolly 0 1 18 2 PARNKLL V. AUCKLAND.