ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13523, 22 August 1907, Page 7

ATHLETIC NOTES.

FOOTBALL. ; MKETIXO UK. AUCKLAND RI'GHY I'NUt.N ; The ».fkly met ins of the Mjiiagi mem Commit ■<■ j o! the Auckland Rugby Inioti v.u* held ls»t even- J i if The F-attt-5 o! the New 7.<*ti!jtwl proiMwiunul trim was mrther disi-iwcd. and the secret aiv (Mr. V. v.:-* instructed L. Lite to | <!.■.• V-w- Z, i..,. ; d Roftby I nidi :.'iJ :>-k vvli.it i course it u.is intended to adopt in i<-i;:.rd t-j tie- j players comprising the professional am. 'Hi? follow anunscii.i-nt* '■'.<::• nmlr lor tl.<- | m.iirlics on Smiird.iv :■ - , i So. 1 jrroui.d <->t tin '•''•'••>: An khnU \ : | Rototu-.i i'.pri.-:o!it.!'.ivps. . No. 1 RToutiJ tat l.:0 o'-lcvk): North Shore II J v. Sl:;r 11. (T;,i..i..kij: mine, M" tunic. vui.iNTF.F.u RCiIBY union. j I No. .: riyund: 'A" Battery v. No. 3 Native, I i,1„.., Mi. .I.iks' , ■ \- 0 i protmrt: No £ U.A.V. v. ( jll-vjo Rill-?. rceiee. Mr. M -Le-in. | uTlil.ll MATCHES ; ; V,. ■ K roii':il i»l i«o o'. i--k): Si IV.triV* » . I >..:■!•,: Urn! . i. (<•:■■ •'• Mi IVai-oii ; ' >.... 3 irioui.J: •' I'.'>it, i ui.u in. v. Ki>- " -'- 1 . I'll. . i-leo-. A! . s.utii-.iljMl. . , , j ! N.i 4 bi.juiiJ: W,-i 1.1:1 Kuw.nj! t"ml> v. Instil ! ' .'.!l>-i- : [fit-rrr. Ml. IV • • '.. . i Xu ;', ground N< - '/■■ ■'■»i I*-"-" '' "■"> '• '■ i Noith.ui 1t...: 1-.i-u.it-. nunc. Mi. l'aikrr • I \,, o eimind I!. 11. Al.byl and U v. f>-!lifO«'»l | , Son ..!,.l I-:, -m: "i-ieiv, . Mi. M.-ii.-. j I •■:,. ; .-,- ~,..! I'lu'iux F..n:i.lt.v v. M.i«.-et , j Ull.tlieii .' i •■:.■!... .Ml. Uiiihan i N... ; r,,,„ m l- r 1i:,,,...,n Jiid U ■ — '- ! :-,..-. Mi. "(.... ii ;: ~ ! ! v., 9 .... mid : 11. M. SiurPt.,n V !.:■-. ■''• I-..1- , ji, [i ..1,,J t'.. -i.-i •-. All. ri-ii-iii-jn. i ; \l f.iuiii.i.-: Shipping '•■ Cii-'-ii.*-. "t'i<-f ; Mi. Ki -• : ! 1 : "lilt-: VI l KI.ANH TKAMS j Mi D. W:iii..ln-i sole selector, hue ciio«-li the j i,,i:,.«;„» i, nil in m«-.-t Kotuimi it Ali-xjiitl:.' ; I'.nk on t.i'ii! ; allemuon; —Fulll-a.-s. b. .-l->-i;..... t».ir,..,i...in-i'«, llrd- .....J, W00,;...rd. L.itl--. fiv.-nsliti.., I-!--' and i;i!1, "- ,; li-"' 1 -;"- V . wiiig-iurw.ud, ilvlihotie; lo: '•'■ j id* , r>«-I. h.-.1.-if tatoii. C'iiiiuiii«li.im, Ni.ho:.-.oii, Mini. Haiti". emergent-. t .<. Uiaki-y, SmiHi. AjllWtrtnx. Smith, the Thames tot ward, lett yesterday to join the Auckland representative touring team, which plays its match against Tuniii.'Ui tin* afternoon. Stuc-key, of Auckland, prweeds south this afternoon and completes the team.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS' UNION. The following bova will represent the Auckland Public Schools" Union in a return match again*! the Thames schoolboys at the Thames on Saturday next, Plavers will assemble at the steamer at 9.30 p.m. on Friday night. Any player una' e to make the trip is requested to communicate immediately with one of the officials:— dern Henderson. Randell. Kenealy, impcy. 11werson, Priestley, Wilding, Palmer, MiCullotigh, O'Neill, Colcburn, Chatlield, Roger*, Rower, Hmton. aud Harty. WEDNESDAY RL'OBT UNION. ROTORUA DEFEATS AUCKLAND. The annual fixture between the representatives ot the Auckland Wednesday Rugby Union and the Rotorim Union was played at Alexandra Park yesterday afternoon. The weather was all that could be desired and a record attendance patronised the match, which resulted in favour of the visitors by 5 points (a converted try) to nil Mr. A. Campbell was referee and gave satisfaction to both teams. Edwards won the toss for Auckland and Kotorua kicked oil with the sun in their face. N. Flett returned and then neutral play followed. With a well-timed line kick Tango gained an advantage for his side. From the line-out lango secured, and a pretty piece of passing WO3 indulged in bv the Rotorua backs. Marshall, however, went. 'down to the rush finely and by determined tackling stopped the onslaught. The Rotorua team were then penalised fur offside play, which enabled Savory, with a good kick, to relieve to half-way, where the oval went out. From the line-out Niko secured, and the prettiest piece of passing witnessed during the day took place, the ball travelling between no less than seven players. Ultimately Edwards forced Morse out of bounds in Auckland's 25. Some keen line-out clay was then participated in, the Rotorua team holding their own against the formidable local pack. Eventually Niko secured, and passing to Tango the latter opened up 0 good forward rush, but Marshall gathered in the oval well and relieved with a well-timed kick. Some neutral pluv ensued, but Auckland were hotly pressing their opponents when halt-time sounded, neither side having scored. . Immediately alter/ the resumption of play the Rotorua team becabie very aggressive, but they missed several good opportunities through erraticpassing at the critical moment. The home team gradually returned play to midtielcl. From a scrum Tuora made a good opening and gave to Morse. The latter initiated a fine passing rush, but, a knock-on spoiled a chance. The visitors continued the attack in Auckland's 20, where from a scrum Niko again secured, and, making a clever feint on the blind side, scored the only trv.of the match. Tighe Mitchell converted with a 'beautiful kick. This gave the visitors a fivepoint advantage, and strenuous efforts were made by the home team to equalise the scores, but the' attacks were as strongly thrown backAlthough some good play ensued no further score resulted, Rotorua winning by b points to nil. NOTES. The game was contested in an excellent spirit, and on the whole was open and exciting. The Rotorua backs were very fast and got off some first-claw passing rushes, but erratic passing was the gene;al culmination of these fine runs, while the fine tackling of the Auckland backs also stopped a number of onslaughts. The local forwards more than held their own in the scram work and secured the ball in the majority of cases. The pick of the visiting backs were the Mitchell Brothers, Morse, Tango, and Niko, the latter especially doing some clever work. His try was the result of a very heady piece of work. Among the forwards Jenkins (wing), Panahou, Iharuha, Pcpanc, and Fitzgerald were the best The pack as a whole, however, lacked knowledge in the finer points of the game. Among the Auckland backs Edwards and Little were the best, the former especially playing a rattling game. He was the best back on the ground, hia defence being very solid. N. Flett and Howard weie weak in defence. Burton, at • halfback, played a good game, his defence being good, and he proved versatile in attack. Among 1 the forwards Savory stood out by himself and showed dashing form. Lewis made some good openings, and Jackson, Roscoe, and Pierce were the best of the others, but the latter unfortunately had to retire at the end of the first spell. NEXT WEDNESDAY'S MATCH. The Wednesday representatives will play the Star Football Club (the premier team of Taranaki) at Alexandra Park next Wednesday. The following team has been chosen by the selector (Mr. R. McGregor) to represent Auckland :—Fullback, W. Little; threequarters, J. Greenwood, 11. Marshall, J. Parks; five-eighths, J. Edwards (captain); halfback, H. Burton; wing-forwards, J. Roscoe and J. Jackson ; forwards, Howard, Webber, Henderson. C. Parker, J. Harrison, C. Savory, and J. Lewis. Emergencies: Backs, Norman Flett, S. Howard; forwards, W. Martin, Bert, iiett, J. Cobbins. The team, with the exception of Howard, who replaces Pierce on account of an injury, is the same as played against Rotorua. so satisfied was the selector with the play of the team. WAIHI RUGBY UNION. [BY TELEGRAPH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Waihi, Wednesday. The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Waihi Rugby Union was held last evening in me Stirling Hotel, Mr. R. McWhirter presiding. The secretary of the Piako Rugby Union wrote accepting Saturday. August 24, as the date for the Junior representative match, Piako v. Waihi, to Ik- played on the M aihi Recreation Reserve The application of V. Gordon, who had played in two senior matches in the union competition in w the absence of players chosen, for reinstatement as a junior was granted. The following players «ill represent the Waihi Union in the match with the Piako juniors:— Williams, Bain, Heath. Middlebrook, Laing, Scobie. Sutton, Saunders, Heath, Sander.-.on, Eustace, Hales, Ellis, Gallic McKenrick, enicigenciei, T. Moore, Keren, and Crowe. OTAGO V. SOUTHLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] IKVERCARCILL, Wednesday. The thirty-fourth interprovincial football match. Otago v. Southland, was played this afternoon and resulted in an overwhelming victory tor i Southland by 20 points to 5. GOLDFIELDS V. THAMES. [B\ TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Paeroa, Wednesday. The Goldfields football team to play Thames a Thames next Saturday is a.- follows :—Fullback. Dutty; threeqiiaitcis, S. Darby. Skillcn. Fouler: five-eighth*, Brennan ; halfback, W. Darby: wingwards, SllcocU and Bramble: forwards, Caput. Curbett Roto. Hamilton, Dare. Young. Millei . eni'-rgcncic.-, ONe.l. RukuLi, and Page. ASSOCIATION FIXTURES. The Auckland Football Association has nude the following fivt.i.es fr.r Saturday:Seniois- Auckland representatives v. H.Ms. Encounter fan the Domain at thice p.in i. lelcree M Fii*t U JuniOK : Carlton v North Shore (at North Shore) referee Mr Mensies: St. David's v. Tubernn.le (at North Shore), referee Mr. Dun*lord : w v"m 1 \ v. V..Y.M.1 B (at roint Chovlier. NO i giound). iel lee Mr. Hull: Ivuuhor r. Guild Ton the Dour,,, No Z s.out.di. referee Mr. Sutherland: V.MC..V v. St. Peters (at 1V... C^w"6rSi: J bmil 11 tit. TabernaHe ,c„ the Third Grade: A raw a A v. Tabernacle (on the 1 ,™.!. So. 2 found), referee Mr. Mould. BOXING. AUCKLAND GARRISON CIIAMPIONS'IU'S. The Auckland Garrison boxing and wrestling championship tournament will be opened in the Drill Hall. Weile.-lev-street. at eight o cock this r-euiii" by Lieutenant-Colonel Wolfe (officer commanding the Auckland district;. Splendid entries have been received for the various events, and a stood evenings sport is anticipated. The proceeds of the carnival, which is being held under the auspices of the Garrison Officer* and Noncommissioned Officers* Club, will be devoted to the erection of a gymnasium for the men. Seating accommodation has been provided for 800 perI sons- It is the desire of Colonel Wolfe that all 1 volunteers should attend in uniform.

ATHLETICS. i A l IKIAND ATHLETIC I ,111. Anotli- r of the weekly handicaps provided by '!,■• An. Wand Allilftii- lllib w:i« de.'id.d «l the Khvlit; I'uM piound la.«i cviioi.k in the preen, e ul 'a large attendance During the evening trie llimxaiian band rendered • <-v.-t.,t selection*. v.lii.h ..•!,• hijfldi appieciat-d '! ><• raving tiiluilsiuli: »a* K'Jod. IcO rtiniKi* .-Jl: testing the li.mdf J|). 11l ".'He >'<"•'' I*o runner* i n no I-** tl.in •''.•■(• d nil heat*. 1 hi' lullo* ale the •<" li«-.->"iu-tifialf : Kiwi Ii«-j!-Ojm*, 9i.vd». 1 ~.'.;-•! .. il-ad beat «IUI Loviri Time. 6*. !m- ond 1,. .-. _Wi.it-. 9.J-. 1 Tim.-. L-. Third 1.0..1-V ,\fiJi, .Ml'. 1 Time, 8- F-nntti 1..--:-liumphi'M. s'iJ*. 1 f.mr. 7 4..«* Fifth '•"•a*— >).utile. 9>u-. 1 lime / *--«■ Sixth heat-Web- , M. i. 9\<j«.*l. lime. -■. Seventh heat—Ct<r«on. I fcivd*. 1 Time. £■« Spe.iai tuiind • I'lTft beat— j White 90s. 1. U"X"i!i. 7>d*. i. Tune. 7 4 ..< , -~a j i',,,,;. mm.i-i'.-. 9vd». 1; I'-ir.vii. b.yd*. -'. »M SiJ'. - Tim.. 7*.- I'i'i.l White. | 9iJ«. id lai-Suii. £.jd» (dead heat). 1; ll " l » ! " i B«u-. .. Si.i.ijae. 9>d*. *, O'.N'iii. ~'.--. -■• * I e'n-dt ib •«■. iim.. 7' 4-5* ; . I BOWLING. | i \.v\i Ai. Tol !!N vMi:\r ; J- , „ ~,., „ *,■,••.>! 11. ■ ( •!.- irj-i «■ .'• l-lllllll' j 1..- ,).,. .i,r.d '•' dutl tin- ■•..ii-..i:>.li-.ii ...d i:ur-, v; i;,\ S.-.v Zeal i.d 1',.,.:,.V' .W. vi.it inn l:->' < ,i.lf. 1.-.I ,!.|,||l tin .-olldll ■'■ -'1 111.,1,!..'1-HKtH '.'I >;,,■ tut, ml uiimmiii. i. M -:-. M.'l'i.'i,- Jini j l-jvnr -'i -1 ■• .villi •! 'u 1., id '■■ aiUM'Ji '•■'nil ; | !„"!'„; • ;,. .•'•• ; :';' H i..-d; -:u I ■■■•' mi ■' I '.'"j" !,, :■- w i't- '• ■•: .hi' ' •:.'! I"-'■■'- I •»'i" "' ' Mill ';' ,:,..'., -. ,'.,..».«. d I!.-,: the .-,,..,, -~ •ili.iV ,!• ■~ ..lie ill. a.itlmiiiv in infidli.-i a-iJ I manage am ,i<d. -..itn-n luiir am. t» the lo .i ~., tie ■•>! '„| • , I. im- .'.* 111-.- .■■Jim il 111. li!. 1,,,; .-., •>.,. i,.. ..Mi I, trim- ►!..■.! be U...1 any mem!-.-: •; the .- urn. .. u..-tjr. -..i i,- tournament -r.dl ~x • ffl.■:.. I- .. :ii-ii:'.i-i i I '!'•■ M..i ijji -incut I .•,.„;,-• ~ el tin- I..inn itnmt Ah. '- ~. ■ -. -: ,--:- thai "••«• ."-» !"""' f,llall i, :.l ... m.'.! K-.i.u. men', an I ' »'ii!l" .1. :-•>:«I e lull iMitlioiiu in ...ndii.-i and maiiiyi any -u.-li i.miiii.,lll, li: "to tin- :■•-... • nil-' "'i "mil ten"" M t'li.. .-..in I il.ii.l, tit. .ill »<• thai one .'1 »"■'» I. III!- .-ll.ill 111- tll.lt 110 (Villi- flll.ll issue a tu'llll-- ,„..,, |, lS ,11,11 «..i,01.: til." I -0.1i.11l <•! Hi'' L-UlllKli. , It ~. j" I- ..1..-.-J that -li !«■ M- --I*. S-cpli. -n» I Bud |'. u..- i'.«ii ■ ii.riely to .1. :.-..i:e i.|iii.m.ii ..oweis to ivnites, tin- Mlgk't-t.nii by Ml Uallnwav «o,lid make it ciimpulaoiy '■■! the part ol tl.-j cotineil to delegate full attthoi to .omnutteea ot cvntrw to manage the ntw.u.il touinament. .Mr. Uallavav i* veil known m atldetic and. lootball ot teles 'and has oivii],i.-d the jiiestdtney ol th.- Ot.go Utigbv L'uiou and aUo (but of the N.Z.R I. '

CYCLING. MEHHTEXS' DISQUALIFICATION. [BY TELEGiIAPH.—P«ES3 ASSOCUTION ] CuRiSTCHt'Ri 11, Wednesday. 11. E. Mclirten*. winner of last year's Warr-nambool-to-Melbourae road race, and «ho lias been UUyualilled bv the League of New Zealand Wheelmen till February, applied to-night to have his disqualification removed in order that he might defend his title as road champion of Australasia at the forthcoming race. The council of the league refused the application. A sub-com-mittee was appointed to select accredited New Zealand representatives tor the race. The council also resolved to invite centres to make application lor the coming season's championship nice*. t HOCKEY. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland Hockey Association, held last. evening, the following arrangements were made lor Saturday's matches: — SENIOR GRADE. No. 1 giound, Remuera: Auckland A v. I'onsctibr; referee, Mr. Hay. No". I ground, Remucra : University v. United ; referee, .Mr. E. E. Madden. No. 4 ground. Remuera; Auckland B v. St. George's; referee, Mr. Larking. SECOND GRADE. At Ellerslle: University v. Ellerslle; referee, Mr. D L. Ooldwnter. No. 4 ground. Remuera : I'onsoiiby v. Y.M.C.A. ; referee, Mr. DiunUon. No. 5 ground, Remucra : United v. Training College; referee, Mr. F. 11. Rurbnsh. No. 6 ground, Remuera: Collide Rifles V. St. George's; leferee, Mr. Osborne. LADIES' TRIAL MATCH. No championship matches will be played on Saturday, but a trial match will be held instead. Mr. Robinson will act as referee and the teams will appear in to-morrow's Herald. j 1