ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12279, 25 May 1903, Page 3

ATHLETIC NOTES.

REMUERA GREEN.

HOCKEY.

UNITED CLUB,

BOWLING.

SIOUNT EDEN GREEN. The following games were played on the Mount Eden Club's green on Saturday afternoon : — Mount ford, Garland (skip), 26, v. Britain, Walton (skip), I*. Seabroolc, Brimblecombe (skip). 10. v. Stirman, A. Robins (skip), 27. Wrathajl, Burns (skip), 29. v. Rendell, G. Easton (skip), 10. A. Walker, C. Baker (skip), 23, v. Mackie, jun., Ferguson (skip), 12. Hooton, Martin (skip), 15, v. A. W. .Tones, Ross (skip). 20. Thos. Wells (Cambridge), 21, \. A. Ho.iking, 20. Match: Final for first-year's players' subscription singles—Martin, 20, v. A. W. Jones, 13. Afternoon tea was kindly provided by Mesdames Esam and Rendell. The green will be opened to-dav (Empire Day), when visitors will be welcomed.

There was a large attendance of bowlers at the Remuera green on Saturday afternoon, when the following games were played: — R. blacky, Finiavson, Stevenson. Rev. Beatty (skip), 30, v. Ranson, liars tow, Fielder, Ruddock (skip), 30. Lennox, F. W. Court. R. Hull, D. E. Clerk (skip), 30, v. Perrin, King, G. Court, J. M. Lnxon (skip), 29. Wilkinson, Maliony. Littlejohn. Dingwall (skip), 18, v. Wright, Sanderson, R. Hall, N. Gamble (skip), 31. Hegman, Heron, Rev. Monro (skip), 12, v. Murdoek, Masfield, Holclen (skip), 30. The green will be open for play to-day (Empire. Day), when a start will be made at ten a.m.

DBVONPOKT GREEN. The following games were played at the Devonport green on Saturday: — Best, Taylor (skip), 16, .v. Phipps, Coe (skip), 13. Seiin, Hurt (skip), 21, v. Rev. Ferguson, Armstrong (skip), 21. Miller, Broughton, Harrison (skip), 22, v. Dacre, Erieksen, Mitchell (skip), 18. Buckles Pairs: D. Harvey, Eyre (skip), 23, v. Lelievre, Stewart (skip), 13. Weather permitting, the season will close on the green on Prince of Wales' Birthday.

PONSONBY GREEN. There were only three rinks 011 the green on Saturday, the day being too cold for bowling. The green will be closed on Monday for the season. The following games were played: —

Osmond, Weston, Brown, Quiti (skip), 20, v. Blair, Burrows, Edmiston, Jones (skip), 8. Arey, Oldham, Gorman, Swales (skin), 56, v. Lee, Burton, Casey, Rees (skip), 19. Adams, Brownlee, Wilson, Ussher (skip), 20, v. Davis, Roney, Arneil, Webb (skip), 17. The championship was won by G. Webb, who beat J. Montague in the iinai by 19 to 13. D.C.L. Handicap : Ilanna, 22, v. Payne, 16. G. Bccroft, 21, v. Robinson, 8. Gorman, 22, v. Hannu, 17. Final—Gorman, 21, v. G. Becroft, 19. Club Pairs; Final Darby and Newell, 20, beat G. Becroft and Buchanan, .19.

AUCKLAND CLUB. The Auckland Club hgd a splendid muster on. Saturday, when the second practice of the season was held at Buckland's paddock, Epsom. A match was played between teams selected on the ground, and there was a very marked improvement shown in the play all round. Evidently it will not take many more practices to get the members of the team conversant with the game as it should be played. The Auckland Club practice with United to-day at the tatter's ground, and all members who can get oft are requested to be on the ground by half-past two p.m.

The United Hockey Club held another practice 011 their ground at Remuera ' 011 Saturday, ant] had a very large attendance of members. A •first-class exhibition of hockey was given by the sides chosen by Messrs. Barry and Oallendar, and when time was called the result was two goals each. In the back division, White, on one side, and Brown on the other, were the most conspicuous, and young members would do well to imitate those two players in the manner of hitting. Morpeth, Thornes, and Reid, among the forwards, put in useful work, but are a little inclined to lose their places. A great deal of '"scraping" is indulged in by tho younger members, and this fault should be remedied as early as possible. Mr. H. Wilson performed the duties of referee in a fair and impartial manner.

GOLF.

The draw for the senior match for Mr. A. Hanna's prize, for which the'first round is to be played on or before Saturday, June 6, is as follows:—C. Gillies plays J. K. Hooper, J. R. Sykes plays H. T. Gillies, J. Burns plays W. B. Colbeck. A. Peel a bye. This match is for seniors that have a handicap of less than 12, and will be match play handicap. over 18 holes. The junior match for Mr. A. Hanna's prize will bo under like conditions, and for players with a handicap of 12 or more. The draw is as follows:— Bloomfield v. E. Horton, C. Nathan v. A. Walker. E. O'Rorke v. R. Horton. J. S. Rutherford v. C. R. Pollen, D. McCormick v. H. Horton, Dr. Lewis v! E. Turner. M. A. Clark v. P. Upton, Rhodes a bye, E. W. Payton v. J. W. Hall, L. Mair v. Rev. Tisdall, W. E. Bruce v. A. B. Roberton, Dr. Gordon v. C. Heather, W. W. Bruce v. H. Gilfillan, jun., W. Heather v. Dr. Coates, E. Anderson v. J. R. Reed, Rev. McWilliam a bye.

LACROSSE. The lacrosse tournament final was played off on Saturday between tho City and Grafton teams. After ten minutes' fast play R. Eagleton _JOity) landed a rather lucky goal for his side, and no other score being obtained, the game ended in favour of City. Dr. Bennett had charge of the whistle. ( In a subsequent practice match City defeated the newly-formed Suburbs team by six goals to five.

NEW ZEALAND BOXTNG TEAM FOR SYDNEY. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS association.] m . 1 CiißiSTCHtrncii. Saturday. I. lie annual meeting of the New Zealand Boxing Association was held to night. The report showed a credit balance of nearly £66 and stated that it was intended to c end a team to Sydney to compete for the Australasian championship in September. Mr • i digram. Mayor of Christclmrch, was re-electcd president of the association.

The final round for the George, cup was played over 18 holes on Saturday afternoon by the members of the Auckland Golf Club at the Cornwall Park Links. Tho course was in good order, but a trifle soft. The putting greens were in good condition, The scoring, however, was not up to expectation. Appended are the individual scores: — 1st Round. 2nd Round. T _ _ Net Score. Hep. Net Tl. J. C. Burns ... 91 95 11 84 175 Dr. Coates ... 88 102 12 90 178 J. R. Hooper ... 87 92 scr. 92 179 ir £ ll a11 - 94 103 12 91 185 V,. Heather ... 93 108 16 92 185 T. H. Lewis ... 97 103 13 90 187 L. E. Mair ... 94 111 18 93 187 E. Anderson ... 93 116 19 24 187 W. B. Colbeck ... 92 97 scr. 07 189 R. Turner ... 93 107 12 95 193 E. W. Payton ... 101 113 14 99 200 C. R. Pollen ... 109 104 12 92 201 J. P. Rutherford 112 115 22 93 205