ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11365, 7 May 1900, Page 3

ATHLETIC NOTES.

. » , FOOTBALL. CITY DEFEATS ARATAPU. The first football match of tho season took placo at Potter's Paddock on Saturday afternoon, when a fifteen representing tho Aratapu Club met tho Auckland City seniors. Thero were about 1000 spectators on the ground. Mr. Angus Campbell officiated as referee, and the lino men were Messrs. W. Phelan and Q. W. Smith. Although rather slow at times, the game, considering that it was tho first of tho season, was fairly interesting. City opened on tho aggressivo, and during tho first 15 minutes penned the visitors in their own quarters. Bonella picked up right in front of the posts from a looso rush, and handed on to Asher, who in turn transferred to Absolum, tho lastmentioned whipping over tho line and scoring. Young converted: City, 5; Aratapu, 0. A few moments later a pretty run from midfiohl between Asher, McGee, Absolum, and Brown, who followed up smartly, ended in Brown adding another try to the score. Absolum made a good, though unsuccessful, attempt to convert: City, 8 ; Aratapu, 0. The country players rallied, and once or twice had their opponents in an awkward corner, but want of combination lost the score. Tho tail ond of tho spell was uninteresting, and at half-time there was no change in the figures. The City men were placed on tho defensive soon after the kick off. Kelly, the visitors' half, secured the oval in City's 25, and passed along* to Phelan, and tho latter to To Paa, who after a short but useful run lost the ball, which was carried over tho line. Harrison, beating two City players, foil on it, and scored what proved to bo Aratapu's first and only try. Tho kick was entrusted to Kelly, who, however, failed: City, 8 ; Aratapu, 3. Tho visitors followed up their attack with another bit of passing play, and compelled City to fordo. Play was then transferred to the otlior end of the field, and City secured two free kicks, Absolum and Donovan each attempted to score from tho penalties, but without success. A few moments later Asher dashed across tho line, and grounded tho ball in a good position. Young landed a goal, and brought the scores to: City, 13; Aratapu, 3. Continuing to press tho game, City initiated several rushes, from ono of which Absolum scored, Young converting: City, 18; Aratapu, 3. Just nil the call of time Stanaway ran round tho backs and scored a try, which was not converted, and the game ended: City, 21; Aratapu, 3. PRACTICE MATCHES.

Nearly all the cup teams were out at Potter's Paddock on Saturday afternoon, indulging in practice. Henwick, of the Grafton seniors, had the misfortune to dislocate his collar-bone during tho course of the game. His injuries were attended to by Dr. W, 11. Closc-Erson. THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

A match, Grafton v. H.M.s. Pylades, was played at tho Metropolitan Ground, Government House, and resulted in a draw, each Bide scoring one goal. Play was very even all through, and notwithstanding tho roughness of tho ground, a very good exhibition of tho game was given.

THAMES RUGBY UNION. [BY TELEGRAM.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Thames, Sunday. Tho annual meeting of the Thames Rugby Union was held last evening, there being an excellent attendance of thoso interested in football. Mr. R. R. Menzies "resided, and His Worship tho Mayor (Mr. H. J. Groonslado) was also present. Tho annual report of tho outgoing Management Oommittoo stated that during last season two senior, four junior, and three second junior clubs contested for tho various championships, Thames 11. securing tho senior championship and tho Star Chip with five wins and a draw (without a loss), the Native Rose Club tho junior championship, and the Rovers 111. the second junior championship and also the cup presented by Mr. Menzies, tho chairman of tho union. Rep. matches were played with Auckland, Ohinemuri, and Coromandol Unions, all of which wero won by tho local union, with tho exception of the second match with Coromandol. The number of points scored in cup matches by the union was 56, as against 28 by its oppononts. Rep. caps had boon given to Messrs. M. Buckland, J. Co'oto, J. Laing, 0. Riley, and D. McMillan. Special mention was made in tho report of tho great assistance rendered to tho union by tho Auckland Referees' Association by supplying a referee when required. Tho balance-sheet showed that tho year commenced with a. credit balanco of Is Id, and closed with one of £66 19s 4d. The total amount of gato money for the year was £197 3s 9d, as against £80 3s 6d in tho previous year, whilst tho expenditure had been £159 18s 6(1, as against £166 18s lid for tho previous year. Both the report and balancesheet were received and adopted. Tho election of officers for tho ensuing year resulted as follows:—Last year's honorary officers wero re-elected with tho addition of Drs. Aubin, and Lapraik: secretary. Mr. IT. G. Nicoll, the retiring secretary (Mr. W. Hammond) declining re-eloction through press of other duties; treasurer, Mr. D. Twohill; Management Committee. Messrs. W. McGregor, Thos. Scott, R. Koofoed, F. Ladncr, and J. Mclntyre; auditors, Messrs. T. Cantley end W. O'Brien. It was decided to obtain bluo-and-black bars as the colours of the union. With respect to tho clubs who would put teams into tho field to play during the ensuing season, it was stated there would bo tiireo senior clubs, four junior clubs, and at least two, if not three, second junior clubs, viz.:-Seniors, Thames, Rovers, and Native Roso: juniors, Thames, Rovers, Native Rose and Turin: second juniors, True Blues and Rovers. On tho motion of Mr. T. Aitken, seconded by Mr. S. McGregor, it was rosolved to amend rulo 43 of tho by-laws by adding tho words " and Ohinomuri County," thus making tho ride in question to road: "That the boundaries bo tho Thames Borough and County and Ohinemuri County." A hearty vote of thanks to the outgoing officers concluded tho business, but before tho meeting dispersed tho Mayor (Mr. Groenslade) presented tho union with a vory handsome banner, which had been purchased out of funds raised by public subscription as a result of tho union's victory over the Auckland reps, in tho 1898 match. The bam or. which was made in England, is of black and blue silk, and bears at the top a scroll carrying tho words: "Thames Rugby Union. Below (.he scroll a football is depicted, and underneath is the inscription: "Presented by tho citizens, 1898." whilst underneath vhat again is depicted an emblem characteristic of a mining district, viz., a set of poppet heads over a shaft. The unfurling of the banner was greeted with enthusiastic cheers, and subsequently a hearty voto of thanks was accorded to His Worship tho Mayor. VOLUNTEERS V. CIVILIANS AT PAEROA. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Paeroa, Saturday. A football match was played here to-day between teams representing the local volunteer company and civilians, and after ft closely contested game the match ended in a draw, each side scoring three points, The tries wero secured by Capill for the civilians and Smith for the volunteers. Tho attempts at goal failed. The cup fixtures commence on baturcia> next, when Karonpahako and Paeroa meet at Mackaytown, whilst Waitekaun and Halkino try conclusions at Waikino, CRICKET. AUCKLAND C.C. 111. V. WAKEFIELD I. This, tho deciding match in the third-grade championship competition, which was commenced on Saturday, April 28, was continned on Saturday. At the end of the first day's plav an innings each had been completed, Wakefield having a, lead of one run (41 to 40). In view of the improved state of the wicket, it was to be expected that tho second innings scoro of the Wakefield team would considerably exceed that of their first, but such was not the case, the increase being but two runs, or a total of 43. Of this total F. Edmonds claimed 24, the result of a good innings, which, however, should have been terminated earlier had an easy chance to lnn<r-on been accepted. For the Auckland C.C., Court, Grindrod, and Dixon bowled well, the last-named doing the hat trick, and Grindrod getting the best analysis of four for 8. The fall of the Wakefield wickets was somewhat peculiar, the first, second, and third going down with the total at five, tho seventh, eighth, and ninth at 42, and the last five adding but two runs. Requiring 45 runs to win, the Auckland C.C. started thoir second innings with Dixon and Broadfoot. After making two, the former succumbed to a catch in the slips. Court filled the vacancy, and steady play followed, no runs being scored until tho fifth ovor after his advent. Slowly the total reached 11, and then Court was caught in two minds to a slow one from Edmonds, and was bowled. Philson thon ■ joined Broadfoot, and so well did the little 'follow and his companion play, that they carried tho total to 27, when, unfortunately, Philson was caught at the wicket off a fast ono from Edmonds, somo time after tho Auckland CO. captain had appoaled to the

umpires on the score of bad light. P.' Grindrod had to- go in, and to the spectators it appeared next to impossible for the batsmen to see the ball at all clearly. Luckily no further casualty befell tho batting side, and when stumps were drawn their scoro stood at 33 for three wickets, Broadfoot being 10, and Grindrod 6 (including a leghit for four), both not out. Broadfoot deserves great credit for his careful and sound defensive play. As tho Auckland C.C. require but 12 runs to givo them tho match, and the third-grade championship, and havo still seven wickets to fall, they should not have much difficulty in winning when tho game is continued next Saturday, at a quarter-past two p.m. Tho bowling and fielding of both sides was good, though Wakefield was superior in the latter department. The wicket-keeping of McMillan and Broadfoot was distinctly good. Subjoined are tho scores:—

Wakefield, first innings, 41. Second innings: Hill, lbw, b Court, 2; Craig, b Grindrod, 3; Dennis, b Grindrod, 0; ,T. Walker, b McCoy, 5; P. Edmonds, c and b Dixon, 24; Willsteed, b Dhon, 6; TV. Edmonds, 1> Dixon, 0; Loggic, b Grindrod, 0; Mc-' Millan, lbw, b Grindrod, 0; Gillespie, not out, 0; S. Walker, run out, 1; extras, 2: total, 43. Grand total, 84. Bowling analysis: G. Court, one wicket for 8 runs; P. Grindrod. four for 8: E. McCoy, one for 14; W. Dixon, thrco for 11. Auckland, first innings, 40. Second innings: W. Broadfoot, not out, 10; W. Dixon, o Dennis, b J, Walker, 2; G. Court, b F. Edmonds, 4; W. Philson. c McMillan, bW. Edmonds, 9; P. Grindrod, not out, 6; extras, 2: total for three wickots, 33.

LACROSSE.

Tim North Shore Club held a praclico match on the Devonport Domain on Saturday afternoon, when a very enjoyablo gamo of lacrosso was played by the wearers of the white and blue. Judging from the form shown by the activo members, this club ought to bo able to put a strong team in the field next Saturday, when a tournament takes placo in the Auckland Domain. At this tournament each club will be represented by eight players. The members of tlio club am showing a strong desire to become proficient in tlio gamo, a number of them turning up in the mornings to practice catching, throwing, and running. Among the new members who are rapidly picking up the gamo may be mentioned Walker, who, with practice, will develop into a first-class attack man, while Kelly and Miller will make good defence men. Of last year's players who are rapidly getting into form again aro Blackler, Eagloton, and j Tutard (2). During tlio half-time spell on I Saturday somo lady friends very kindly pro- I vided afternoon tea, which was very much appreciated by the players. Practice was the order of tho day at tho ! Domain on Saturday. Tlio two friendly I matches arranged to take placo wero given up. owing to insufficient ground being available. Two crickot matches were being played at tho south end, while at the north end, and in tho centre, the caretaker had just put clown a top-dressing, consequently tho two necessary grounds could not be pegged out without encroaching upon Mr. Yates' work. However, on the available ground polos wero stuck up, and the 30 or 40 players present did some very useful practice work. The new players shaped splendidly. Notes on tho individual play will appear in Saturday's issue.

Tho cricket season being now over, three grounds will bo fit for use by laerossers next Saturday and throughout tho season. Those grounds will ho known and referred to aa No. 1 field (next hospital), No. 2 (in front of pavilion), and No. 3 (at south end of the Cricket Ground). Tho tournament matches arranged for next Saturday, the 12th inst., will each take place on No. 2 field, while Nos. 1 and 3 will be occupied by beginners, and those players who are not engaged in the tournament.

GOLF. Tho Auckland golf championship for 1900 was finally decided on Saturday. In the forenoon Messrs. Hooper and Hogg decided who was to meet Mr. Gillies in the final, and, after an exciting gamo, Mr. Hooper defeated his opponent by 3 up and 1 to play. In tho afternoon tho final round was played between Mr. Gillies and Mr. Hooper, and, as was generally expected, the Australian champion won somewhat easily. Mr. Gillies, after being 2 up at the turn, won the Bull's Run and Polo holes in 5 each, and after a half at tho Upolo, placed the Long Wall to his credit. Mr. Hooper won tho bridge hole in 3, but the ond soon came, for by winning the 15th, Mr. Gillies secured the match by 5 up and 3 to play.

BOWLING.

AUCKLAND CLUB.

The Grafton Green was again fully occupied on Saturday, the. Newmarket Club playing a friendly match against the Auckland Club. Tho homo team led throughout, and won ultimately by 42 points. The following were tho teams competing: —

No. 1 Newmarkot: Heron, Anderson, May, Dr. Laishloy (skip), 19, v. Auckland: Woodhead. Wcstpfalil, Towsey, A. v 7. Thomson, (skip), 21. No, 2 Rink: Bovans, Cottle, A. Brooke?, 0. G. Laurie (skip), 19, v. ftilmour, Shackelford, James, Gorrie (skip), 18. No. 3 Rink: Collins, Basley, Spoonor, Elgonr (skip), 11, v. Buttle, Brigham, Thornes, Cnlpan (skip), 22. No. 4 Rink: Garland, Rev. Mac Murray, Holmos, Southwell (skip), 32, v. D. Ross, Dean, Mennie, Lambert (skip), 26. No. 5 Rink: A. Font, Scott, Cahill, H. W. Brookes (skip), 13, v. Elliott, Allen, Haslett, Ledingham (skip), 25. No. 6 Rink: Fletcher, Cutler, H. Kent, T. Wilson (skip), 16, v. Prime, Butler, Crawford, Dr. Hooper (skip), 19. No. 7 Rink: Hunt, Von Sturmcr, son., Mackeehnio. Butts (skip), 10, v. Dingle, Coloman, MeCallum, Dunshea (skip), 31. Totals: Newmarkot, 120; Auckland, 162. Majority Auckland Club, 42. The following games amongst members were also played: — No. 8 Rink: Lewis, Ziman, Pirio, Tudehopo 'skip). 17. v. Steele, Kayll, Moriizson, Tindale (skip), 21. No. 9 Rink .T. H. .Tones, Geddis, Plummer, Hcsking (skin), 22, v. Lawson, W. S. Jones, M. Ross, Rprockloy (skin), 21.

No, 10 Rink: Shaw, Donald (skip), 23, v. Green, Sohischka (skip), 17.

After the conclusion of the game- Mr. W. Gorrie (vicc-prcsidont of the Auckland Club) announced tho result, remarking that these friendly matches wero most enjoyable, and called for three cheers for the visitors, and threo more for their president (Mr. C. G. Laurie). Mr. Laurie, in replying, agreed with tho remarks made by the former speaker, and regretted that as their green was closed for tho season a return match could not be played, but hoped that the Auckland Club would visit them next year. Mr. Gorrie then called for three cheers for tho ladies who had so kindly provided the over-welcome afternoon tea, which was heartily responded to by all bowlers present, Mrs. and Miss Mennio wero good enough to provide afternoon tea, a rather formidable undertaking on account of tho largo number of players proBent. PONSONBY CLUB.

Tlio following games wcro played on Saturday afternoon last: — No. 7' Rink: J. Montague, J. 13. Massey, W. J. flees, J. Blades (skip). 16, v. C. .T. Parr, E. Button, A. J. Hurndall, J. Stichburv (skip). 22. No. 8 Rink: R. Quin, G. Murdoch. A. Bartlett. A. Coutts (skip), 22, v. T. Peacock, J. Edmiston, J. Court, J. Bccroft (skin), 18. No. 9 Rink: J. McLeod, J. J. Tame. G. East on, .T. Hudson (skin). 21, v. R. Richter, J. E. Robinson, G. Webb, T. Steadman (skin), 17. No. 10 Rink: D. .T. Wright. T. Usshcr, A. J. Littler, J. Ponnford (skip), 15. v. A. Aylos, J. Couttn. I), B. McDonald, R. Ballantyne (skip), 21. No. 11 Rink: W. J. Masscy. A. Sutherland (skip), 32, v. J. Groenhough, R. Galloway (skip), 13. MOUNT EDEN CLUB. Tlio following Raines were played on tlio green on Saturday afternoon, viz.: — No. 1 Rink: Laßoclie. King. Pooley, Brookes (skip), 28, v. Lovott, Hosking, Gray, Hoyto (skip), 21. No. 2 Rink: Rendoll, Owen. Endy, Esara (skip), 12, v. Mabony, Seabrook, Trogaskis, Burns (skin), 21. No. 3 Rink: Morran, 29, v. Hootcn, 12. Handicap Singles: Ferguson, 27, v. Ross, 15; Murdoch, 21, v. Hudson, 28. Tlio wholo of the members of the club nro invited to the Auckland Green on Saturday next. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Morran and Woollams. REMUERA CLUB. Thero was a moderate attendance on thegreen on Saturday afternoon, when tho following games were played: — FINAL FOR riIKSIUBNT's GOLD MEDALS. No. 1 Rink: J. Maoky, W. Sibbald, G. Court, 11. Hull (skip), 24, v. F. Sanderson, R. B. Horiot, G. Heron, J. M. Laxon (substitute for A. Holden, skip), 12.

OTHER GAMES.

No. 2 Rink : Brown, Frator, Rev. Bcatty, Ruddock (skip), 22, v. Ching, Ranson, Lennox, Dingwall (skip), 18. No. 3 Rink: Bodle, Vailo, Bruce, Maxfiold (skip), 25, v. Finlayson, Perkins, Hardie, Roso (skip), 12. No. 4 Rink: P. Hull, F. W. Court (skip), 19, v. Rev. Monro, J. M. Geddis (skip), 21.

; "~" DEVONPORT CLUB. 'r Tlio season was brought to a close on Saturday, bo far as this club is concerned.' Tho green was in beautiful order, and tho attendi ance very fair. Afternoon tea was provided j by Mosdames Eaglotou and Blackler, and was j much appreciated. Two matches were ! finished, Mr. Gardner winning tho handicap ! singles, and Mr. Larger (tho energetic and popular lion, secretary) tho consolation prize, ; given by Mr. Montgomery. Following are i the results:— Handicap Singles: Gardner, 21, v. Mit- '< chell, 9. „ Consolation: Semi-final—Dacre, 24, V. : Phipps, 16; Lamer, 23, v. Stewart, 9. Final l Lamer, 22, v. Dacre, 16. OTIIER GAMES. No. 1 Rink: Best, Bockaort, Phipps, Mo- ! Kenzio (skip), 19, v. Kntrican, Croshor, Mont- : gomery, M. Niceol (skip), 18. I No. 2 Rink: Mitchell, J. Miller. Taylor 1 (skip), 21, v. Bryden, Armstrong, Harrison ( No'3Rink: Brookes, Crcoth,Symes, Eagle- ; ton (skip), 27, v. Ker, Rev. Ferguson, Eyre, \ LeJJoifW (fkipli 16.