ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13926, 7 December 1908, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET.

DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS.

MacCORMIOK MAKES 192 NOT OUT. The batting of Auckland's senior grade players still continues sound, the fourth round of the Auckland Cricket championships having been productive of some fine scores. In the opening day's totals thero wore two centuries and a number of scores well over the half-century. Saturday's play marked a continuance of batting brilliancy, the highest score yet compiled this season going down to the credit of MacCormiek, of the City, who made 192 not out Other batsmen to mako scores worthy ot note wcro Cottoll, of Grafton (93), Relf, of Eden Colts (87) t Hutching?, of Parnell (60 not out), S. P. Jones, of Grafton (54), and Cumraings, of Eden A (54-). Naturally, the bowlers suffered by the success of tho batsmen, Haddon, of North Shore, who took five Eden A wickets for 37 runs, being the most successful. Hatchings, of Parnoll, took four good Grafton wickets at a cost of 70 runs. There were no matches finished outright, and therefore no three-point wins were recorded, while one match was drawn. At the Domain, in tho proseuco of a large gathering of enthusiasts, Parnell carried their total from 337 for three wickets to 362 for four wickets, when the innings was declared closet!, Hatchings having taken his total to 60.n0t out. Grafton endeavoured to make tho runs, and when time was called had put up 290 for nine wickets, the last half-hour of play being productive of much excitement. Cottell (93), S. P. Jones (54), and Mason (39 not out) were the principal scorers. City beat University at Victoria Park by 161 runs on tho first innings, the result creating a mild surprise. University's first innings had resulted in a total of 205 runs. City replied with 366 (MacCormick 192 not out, Archer 32, and Rose 30). City scored a two-point win. Eden A resumed their innings against North Shore at Devonport Domain, and took the score from 57 for two wickets to a total of 153, being 47 behind North Shore's total of the first innings. Hadden took five wickets for 37 runs. North Shore batted again, and played out time, having 168 runs up for the loss of four wickets (Kallender 44, Philson 37). North Shore secure a two-point win. Ponsonby beat Eden Colts by 18 runs on the first innings, and scored a two-point win. Tho Colts made 191 in tho first innings (Relf 87, Murray 34), Batting again, Ponsonby made 75 for tho loss of three wickets. North Shore and Grafton are now leading for the championship.

SENIOR GRADE.

PARNELL V. GRAFTON.

Sale, Parnoll's captain, with 337 on the board for three wickets, decided to resume Kit ting against Grafton at the Domain, Hutchings going to the crease. The other not out batsman, Barry, was. unable'to. play, owing to illness. The score was carried by Hutchings, Lusk. and Caro to 362 for four wickets, Luak being bowled by Mason when his scoro stood at 1?.. Hutchings was still unconquered, with 60 to his credit, when Silo decided to declare the innings closed. Grafton made a fine attempt to reach Parnoll's score in tho time, but during the last half-hour excitement ran high, not as to whether Grafton would got tho runs, but whether Grafton's last wicket would fall before time. Of the Grafton batsmen Cottell, who was " disco " by a member of the club at Waihi recently, made 93 in a rapid manner by forceful cricket, and*'even though some of his strokes wero rieky, yet it was the right' innings at. the. right time. fl. P. ■Jones made 54 in a faultiest style, and Mason's 39 not out was a most creditable display, many of his runs being made with a bandaged hand, his thumb being split while batting early in the afternoon. Ho retired and had a stitch put in, and then, at a later stage, resumed batting. Grafton had nine wickets down for 290 when tho bell rang, the game thus ending in a draw, the teams ; scoring one point each. Tho scores fol- j low: . PARNELL.—First Innings. E. V. Sale, b Cottell... ... ... 120 H. Wright, c Hill, b Howell ... ... 120 C. Cliff, b Mason ...... ... ... 18 J. Hutchings, not out ... ... ... 60 R. W. Barry, retired... ... ... ... 12 R. B. Lusk, b Mason , ... / H. D. Caro, not out ... ... * 2 Extras . ... ... .... ... ... 23 Total for four wickets ... 362 Innings declared closed. Bowling Analysis: F. R. Mason took two wickets for 121 runs; W. Howell, one for 60; Cottell, ono for 42; Horspool, none for 43; D. Hay, none for 35; C. Hay, none for 23; D.' Hill, none for 15. . GRAFTON.— Innings. S. Cottell, b Hutchings ... ... 93 E. Horspool, c Grovillo, b'Sale ... ... 17 F. R. Mason, not out ... 39 j D. Hay. c Foster, b Fairburn ... ... 3 i S. P. .Tones, b Hutchings ... 54 ; Rev. Reeve, st Jackson, b Hutchings ... 0 j Sloman, c Sale, b Fairburn 8 D. Hill, b Hutchings ... 0 ! C. Hay, b Olliff ... 19 | Howell, b Sale... ,„ ... ... 2 Horsoool, not out 11 . Extras ... ... ... ... ... 44 Total for nine wickets ... 290 Bowling Analysis: A. Fairburn took two wickets for 79; J. Hutchings, four for 70; C. Olliff, one for 41; E. V. Sale, two for 45; H. Wright, none for 11. NORTH SHORE V. EDEN A. ' •'Cummings and G."< Mills resumed their innings at Devonport Domain on Saturday for Edon A against North Shore. The score stood at 57 for two wickets when play commenced, and was carried to 97 before Cummings was clean bowled by McMahon. Cummings exactly doubled his previous day's tally (27), the 54 runs being made in splendid style. With almost half the runs required, and only three wickets down, the chances of Eden securing a win looked bright, but the batsmen failed to rise to the occasion, and'after the disposal of G. Mills for 25 the remaining batsmen, with the exception of Robinson (24), formed a procession to and from the paviliou, a total of 16 runs only-coming from the bats of six members df the team. Hadden and McMahon were the destroying elements, securing respectively five wickets for 37 runs, and four for 31. Eden finished 47 behind on the first innings, and were eventually beaten by that number. At 4.50 Phiison and Kallender went to the wickets, and played delightful cricket, runs coming freely, 60 being on the board in 18 minutes. Kallender played correct cricket for his contribution of 44, the total being mainly made up of boundaries, one six being in tho total. When his score stood at 24 ho had five boundaries to his credit. It was noticeable that at the conclusion of his innings a large section of the spectators left tho ground, the free scoring innings of the big cx-Auckiand representative proving a great attraction to the public. Phiison played a nice innings for 39 runs. At call of time North Shore had 168 on tho board for the loss of four wickets. The scores follow: — North Shore, first innings 200 EDEN A.—First Innings. Brooke-Smith, b Howden ... 9 Cummings, b McMahon '... 54 Elliott, lbw, b McMahon ... 12 G. Mills, b Hadden ... ... ... ... 25 Braithwaite, b McMahon 2 Murdoch, b MoMahon ... ... ... 3 Robinson, b Hadden ... ... 24 Hayward, b Hadden ... 0 1. Mills, b Hadden ... ... ... '.. 1 Horspool, lbw, b Hadden ... ... 9 Bridges, not out ... 1 Extras ..." 13 Total ... ... 153 Bowling Analysis: Howden took one wicket for 43 runs; McMahon, four for 31; Woodward, none for 23; Kallender,. none for 6; Hadden, five for 37.

, NORTH SHORE.— Innings., Philson, run out ... ...... ... 37 Kallender, c Braithwaito, b Brooke- - Smith ... ... ... ... ... 44 Bush, o Elliott, b Geo.' Mills ... ... 13 Dacre, o Cummings, b G. Mills ... 10 Woodward, not out ... ' ... ... 23 Prime, not out ... ... ... ... 21 Extras ... ... ■ ... .... ... 20 Total ... ...... ... ... 168 . Bowling Analysis: Brooke-Smith took one wicket for 31 runs; Cummings, none "for 34; Murdoch, none for 10; G. , Mills, two for 27; Robinson, none for 24; Bridges, none for 14. EDEN COLTS V. PONSONBYRelf and Giimore resumed their innings at Men Park for Edon Colts against, Ponsonby. Relf soon lost Giimore, but, scoring quickly, had mado 87 when he was caught by Robinson at the wickets, off Woods. He had then made 87 out of a. total of 118. Murray (34) and McLaughlin (19 not out), tho latter a schoolboy, were tho only other batsmen to make any sort of a stand. When Beeoh went in for the last wicket 23 runs were required, and spectators were much excited, but Beech did not stay long, and the Colts finished at 191, or 18 behind Ponsonby's first Innings total. Ponsonby went to the wickets again, and played out time, scoring 75 for the loss of three wickets. Ponsonby scored a two-point win. The following are the scores: — Ponsonby, first innings 209 EDEN COLTS.—First Innings. i R. W. Gordon, c and b Woods 4 A. E. Rolf, c Robinson, b Woods ... 87 J. N. Hincs, c Young, b White 3 R. Giimore, b Francis ... ... ..., 13 J. Murray, c and b Woods 34 J. Siatter, c Sneddon, b Woods ... 11 W. Francis, lbw, b White 1 R. McLaughlin, not out 19 L. Nesbit, Ibw, b Uobson 3 J. Alexander, b Hobson ... 5 W. Beech, run out 4 Extras ... 7 Total ... ... ... 191 Bowling Analysis: P. White took two wickets for 43 runs; R. Woods, four for 75; W. Hobson, two for 29; W. Francis, one for 32; N. Sneddon, none for 5. PONSONBY.-Second Innings. N. Snedden, b Beech ... 4 A. Young, b Alexander 4 W. Francis, not out ... ... .;. 18 Kavanagh, c Rolf, b Beech 12 Hemuft, not out 15 Extras 22 Total for three wickets ... ... 75 Bowling Analysis: W. Beech took two wickets for 31 runs; J. Alexander, orto for 15; L. Nesbit, none for 7. UNIVERSITY V. CITY. 'MacCormick and Cossey. tho not-out City batsmen, continued their innings at Victoria Park to tho bowling of University. The feature was tho fine score of MacCormick, who played right through the innings, finally carrying his bat for the fine total of 192 not out. Cossey (29), Rose (30), and Archer (32) were tho other batsmen who materially helped City to win in such a handsome manner. City's score ran up to 366, enabling them to win by 161 runs oh the first innings, thus scoring a two-point win. The scores follow: — University, first innings 205 ClTY.—First Innings. Gleeson, b Fenwick ... ... 0 Stemson, c Wallace, b Jacolwcn ... ... 7 Cossev. b Graham ... ... 29 C. H&rvio. c Grey, b Fenwick ... ... 16 Lambert, b Fenwick ... * \ Honey, 1> Fenwick 13 ; Rose, b Fisher '• 30 • Archer, b Jacobsen ... ... ••• 32 Cobb©, lbw, b Fenwick 11 W. Harvie, run out ... 16 MacCormick, not out ... 192 Extras ... ... ... 16 Total ... ... - 366 Bowling Analysis: Fenwick took five wickets for 82 runs: Jacobsen, two for 70; Fisher, one for 13: Grey, none for 20; Wallace, none for 31; Fawcett, none for 27; Robinson, none for 27 Sisam, none for 38; Graham, one for 42.* SECOND GRADE. NORTH SHORE B V. UNIVERSITY. North Shore.—First innings. 63. Second innings: Wallace, C and b Budd, 31; Laird, h Budd, 9; Andrew, retired, 16; Oak-den. b Budd, 11; Mather, b Budd, 10; Woodward. 0 Stewart, b Budd, 0; Dr. Atkinson, b Budd. 6; Holiday, b Goulding, 3 Jeffrey, b Budd. 4 ; Porch, not out, 0; extras, 13: total, 103. .. Bowling Analysis: Budd took seven wickets for 34 runs: Goulding, one for 23. University.First innings, 123. Second innings, W"ilk», not out, 26; Goulding. c Oakdcn. b Mather, 7; Stewart, not out, 10; extras, 2: total for one wicket 45. Bowline Analysis: Mather took ono wicket for 10 runs. ." . University secured a three-point win by nine wickets and 5 runs. PARNELL A V. CITY. Parnell A—First innings, 214. _■■ ' City.— innings'* G. Mageo, b Barnsdale, 12; W. Stilwell, b Barnsdale, 4; T. Duffy, b Resteaux, 7; J. Cusack, b Barnsdale, 0; McQuillan, b Resteaux, 12; W. K. Robinson, c G. Sale, b Barnsdale. 0; W. Hellaby, b Resteaux. 0; Smith, c Bishop, b Barnsdale, 1; Entrican, run out, 8; J. H. Watts, not out, 7; Coy, b Barnsdale, 4; extras, 8 total, 63. Bowling Analysis: 0. Resteaux took throe wickets for 24 runs; R. Barnsdale, six for 31. . T rr „r / , City.—-Second innings: J. H. Watts, b Schofield, 1; G. Mngec, b Barnsdale, 1; W. Stilwell. b Barnsdale. 2; McQuillan, c Bishop, b Schofiold, 6; Entrican, b Barnsdale, 0; J. Cusack, b Sohofield, 6; W. Hollaby. not out, 7; W. E. Robinson, b Schofield, 0; Coy, b Barnsdale, 0; Smith, c Wilks, b Barnsdale, 0;. extra, 1: total, 24. Bowling Analysis: 11. Barnsdale took five wickoU for 19 runs; E. J. Schofield, four for 4. , Parnell won by an innings and 127 runs —a three-point win. PARNELL B V. PONSONBY. Parnell.— innings, 64. Second innings: C. Sale, Ibw, b McClelland, 22; J. Bennett, o and b Bright, 2; H. Turbott, b McCoy, 15; V.Woods, c, b Batson, 0; J. F. Airey.'b MoClolJand, 32; R. Dingle, b McClelland, 8; H. M. Warner, c McCoy, b H. Plummer. 9; E. J. Gatland, b McClelland, 11; B. H. Moss, b McClelland, 1; J. Williams, not out, 3; extras, 30: total, 133. Batted one short. Bowling Analysis: McClelland took five wickets for 24 runs; Bright, one for none; McCoy, one for 24; G. H. Plummer, ono for 9; Beatson, one for 26. Ponsonby.—First innings, 116. Second innings: V. Plummer, st, b Turbott, 6; A. Kemp, not out, 15; G. H. Plummer, c, b Turbott. 3; T. G. Jackson, lbvv, b Turbott, 22; T. W. McClelland. c, b Dingle, 15; J. Beatson, b Turbott, 11; M. Young, lhw. b Bennett, 0; R. Cooper, st, to Gatland, 0; E. McCoy, not out, 17; extras, 4: total for seven wickets, 93, Bowling Analysis: H. Turbott took four wickots for 29 runs; R. Dingle, one for 32; E. J. Gatlaud, one for 8; J. Bennett, one for 13. Ponsonby won by three wickets and 12 runs—a three-point win. THIRD GRADE. City v. Parnell: City, first innings, 35; second innings, 48. Parnell, first innings, 42. Second innings: R. Doblc, not, out, 20; K. H. Wilson, c and b Boggs, 26; S. Smith, not out, 4; extras, 2; total, 52. Parnell won by nine wickots, a three-point win. SUNDAY-SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION. St. John's B v. St. Peter's: St. Peter's, first innings, 37 (B. Smith 12). Ramsay took eight wickets for 3 runs and Hamilton two for 18. St. John's B, first innings, 16. Scott took threo wickets for 45 runs, Inkster six for 37, Edmond five for 19 McCowen five for 28. St. Peter's, second innings, 99 runs (W. Doughty '39, B. Stainton 17, B. Smith 13). W.Y.MI. v. St. Luke's: W.Y.M.1., first innings, 99 (Greenwood 10, A. Eyre 13). Munro took one wicket for 22 runs, Garland five for 24, Quintall three for 2. St, Luke's, first innings, 78 for nine wickets (Morris 12, Slater 15). Greenwood took three wickets for 24 runs, Dwyer three for 17, Jones three for 20. St. David's v. St. Luke's: St. Luke's, first innings, 50 Chisholm 20, Burton 8). Second innings, 62. Marshall took 13 wickets for 45 runs. St. David's, first innings, 100 for seven wickets (Marshall 58, Snedden 18, Cahill 15). St. David's won by five wickets and 50 runs. Devonport Presbyterian v. Church of Christ: Devonport Presbyterian, first innings, 209 (Wuinlley 92, Howie 41, Harty 27).

Church of Christ, first innings, 89 (R. Evans 41); second innings, 44. Devonport Presbyterian won by an innings and 76 runs. All Saints' I. v. St. Sepulchre's: All Saints', first innings, 235 (F. Wilson 133, Stephenson .18, Hamilton 14, H. Wright, 13, Avery 11, Howard 10). Bowling for St. Sepulchre's S. Dadloy took five wickets for 48 inns. St. Sepulchre's, first innings, 47 (S. Dadley 17). Bowling for All Saints' Stephenson took seven wickets for 17 runs. All Saints' 11. v. Devonport Holy Trinity: All Saints', firßt innings, 171 for seven wicket* (F. Baker 101 not out, Empson 17, Comber 14 not out). Devonport Holy Trinity, first innings, 15 second innings, 23 (Wallace 18). Bowling for All Saints' Baddley took six wickete. for 16 runs, Empson six for 18, Crawshaw two for none. All Saints' won by an innings and 133 runs. ASSOCIATED LEAGUE MATCHES. Arawa Seniors v. Marist Bros.: Arawa, first innings, 153 (J. Baker 37, F. Punch 35, T. Mikkelsen 23, D. Haresuape 19 not out, C. Farquarson 14). Marist Bros., first innings, 67 (Cullen 19, McKeon 16). Arawa, second innings 80 for six wickets (declared closed) (B. Brambky 31, A. Haresnape 12 not out, J. Baker 12). Marjst Bros., second innings, 110 (Cullen 29, Molloy 27 not out, Nolan 15, Eraneus 13). Bowling for Arawa J. Baker took six wickots for 30 runs; W. Harvie six for 60, T. Mikkelsen seven for 61. Bowling for Marist Bros. Loncrgan took.lo wickots for 74 runs, Eraneus two for 46, McKeon two for 53. Northcoto v. Mount Northcote, first innings, 207 (Herrick 21, Mountifield 109 not out, Arblaster 31). Mount Albert, first innings, 112 (Evre 56 not out. Service 17); second innings, 29. Bowling for Northcote, Smith took three wickets for 14 runs and six for 9; Arblaster two for 39 and three for 13. Northcoto won by an innings and 66 runs, and securod a threepoint win. Mountifield continued his innings of 62 not out from the previous Saturday, and gave no chance till he was 80. St. Benedict's v. Macklow Brothers.— Macklow Brothers, first innings, 52 (J. Rees 11) second innings, 65 (F. Chitty 11, G. Chitty 12, F. Rush 24). St. Benedict's, first innings, 136 (B. Sheehan 16, R. Owens 23, A. Earhy 21, N. Earlly 21, J. McCarthy 26). Bowling analysis: F. Foreman took seven wickets for 36 runs; H. Buckler, three for 5 E. Buckler, four for 19. St. Benedict's won by an innings and 19 runs. Newton Excelsior v. Ivanhoe. —Ivanhoe batted first, and made 94, of which Clarke (21), Grindrod (14), Dixon (12), and" H. King (12 not out) were the principal contributors. Nowton's innings only produced 25, of which the Rev. Harris made 8 and A. Mills 9. Ivanhoe, in their second innings, have six wickots down for 87, of which Clarke (34), W. Dixon (28 not out), and P. King (15) wero tho highest scorers. In the bowling department tho Rev. Harris secured six wickets for 78 runs, and Dray six for 75. For Ivanhoo Grindrod got four wickets for 12 runs, P. King, ono for 0, and Clarke two for 2. 'St: Patrick's v. Northcote.-^-St.' Patrick's, first innings, 118. Northcote. first innings, 36; second innings,. 54. St. (Patrick's won by an innings and 28 runs. "Herald v. Arawa ll.—Arawa, batting first, scored 31, Ninkio, for Herald, taking sown' wickots for 20 runs, and doing the " hat trick." Herald replied with 97 runs (Ninkio 49 not out), McConnoll taking eight wickets for 42 runs. Arawa, in their second innings, made 103 (McConnoll 22, Horspool 23,»Arinitage 18). Herald won on the first innings by 66 runs. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' MATCHES. , B GRADE. . Romucra v. Newmarket (at Domain).— Remuera, first innings, 78 (Brown 54, Smith 15). Newmarket, first innings, 39. Remuera won by 39 runs, thus winning tho B grade banner. Bowling for Remuera, Brown took fivo wickots for 16 runs, and for Newmarket, Nicholson seven for 22. Mount Eden B v. Newton East, (at Victoria Park).—Mount. Eden B. first innings, 116 (Bridgons 23, Gatton 15, Wiison 27, Chisholm 28). Newton East, first innings, 63 for nine wickets (Findlay 39). Match drawn. Richmond Road v. Grafton B (at, Victoria Park).— B, first innings. 42 (Kingston 15). Richmond Road, first innings, 62 (Nicholson 10, Tobbiitt 25 not out). Richmond Road won by 20 runs. C. GRADE. Bayfield v. Epsom (at Domain). —Bayfield, first "innings. 60 (Kirkwood 21, Hodgson 15). Epsom, first innings, 29. Bayfield won by 31 runs. . Napicr-strcct V, Mount Albert (at Victoria Park).— Mount Albert, first innings, 39 (Dttrirs]\ 23). Napier-street, first innings, 122 for seven wickets 'Sonar's 20, Senna 19. Baker 15. Marshall 15. Richardson 14. Vause. 13). Napier-street won by 'three wickets and 83 runs. ; Combined Public Schools v. Grammar School 11.—Tho Combined Public Schools v. Grammar School 11. match was _ commenced on , Saturday morning, and will bo concluded next Saturday. The combined team batted first/and in scoring. 269 occupied tho wickets the whole morning, some fine scores being registered. The effect of Messrs. Jones' and Relf's coaching was very evident, all tho boys exhibiting a free, yot defensive stylo of batting. Foreman's 83 was rapidlv compiled by vigorous, if risky, hitting. Jackson, Howson, Wcstbrook, and Jones also played very well. Appended are tho scores: Combined Schools, first in-j nings. 269 (Westbrook 34, Howson k 4O, 'Fore-1 man 83, Crawford 19, Jackson 43, Jones 12). Bowling analysis: Somervell took two wickets for 46 runs; Wallace, one for 34; Pratt, ono for 42; O'Lauchlan, three for 45; Crawshaw, Wo for 42 Senior, one for 7. SECONDARY SCHOOLS', MATCHES. King's College Old Boys v. School.— School, first innings, 116 for nine wickets (C. F. Ilnrtland 40, T. W. Dickcson 37 retired). Bowling analysis: R. Sinclair took one wicket for 23 runs; C. Hamblin, two for 13; D. Dufaur, four for 24; V. Robertson, two for 18. Old Boys, first innings, 53 (D. Dufaur 39). Bowling analysis: A. Walker took six wickots for 26 runs; R. Graham, three for 26; R. Bcvins, one for 1. School won by 64 runs. THE PLUNKET SHIELD. OTAGO TEAM TO PLAY AUCKLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Dunkdin, Sunday. Tho following team will represent Otago against Auckland in the Plunket shield match:—Austin, Aylcs, Dowries, Fisher, Howdon, Hopkins, Siedoborg, Torrance, Williams, Wilson, and Wordworth; emergencies, Rutherford and C. Beal. * ' HUNTLY V. TUAKAU. A team representative of the Huntly Cricket Club visited Tuakau for tho purpose of trying conclusions with the local team. Aftor a close and exciting game the visitors, who wero unable to put their best men in the field, won by the narrow margin of 5 runs, tho veteran, S. Smytlio. being highest scorer, with 17 to his credit. : HAMILTON MATCHES. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Hamilton, Saturday ' Last, Saturday's matches were concluded to-day. Hamilton East A beat Hamilton East B by seven wickots,'Humphries (41 not out) and Stonehouso (19) being the chief contributors for the'A team. Milliner howled well for the B team, taking six wickets for 46 runs. Rickett was the chief scorer for the other side, his total being 16. At Secldon Park Rangatira beat Kia Kaha by an innings and 23 runs. For Rangatira the Rev. Blamires made 66 runs, and also took seven wickets for 6 runs, while Pomeroy, for Kia Kaha, secured five wickets for 30. THE GAME AT THAMES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Thames, Sunday. The unfinished cup matches between United and Tararu and Turua and Hauraki were completed yesterday. In the former match Tararu, with a lead of 37 in the first attempt, again went to the crease, and declared their innings closed with four wickets down for 66 runs, to which total Peters, by fine play, contributed 30 not out. In their innings United made a poor stand, and were quickly disposed of, the match resulting in a win for Tararu by six wickets and 80 runs. In the other match Hauraki defeated Turua by seven wickots, Robkley and Simmonds,- of the former team, notching 23 and 19 respectively. Purless and Marston were the only players in thgr Turua team able to make a stand against the bowling of their opponents. V.I ,

SOUTHERN RESULTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Sunday. Another round of tho senior cricket championships closed yesterday. Midland lost to Old Boys by an innings and 86 runs,

Monaghan taking five wickets for 28 runs and four for 52. Wellington defeated Phoenix by 270 (for seven wickets) to 140 and 95. Petone secured an easy victory over Waiwetu by an innmgs and 200 runs. i Chbistchurch, Sunday. The fourth round of the first grade matches was continued yesterday afternoon in fine weather. Linwood, 264 (E. Humphreys 100, F. .Wilding 47,, S. H. Orchard 06), defeated East Christchurch, 158 and 101 (Ward 28, Edmonds and Addison 18 each); West Christchurch, 220, beat Riccarton, 111, by 109 runs on the first innings; Sydenham, 189, beat St. Albans, 147, by 42 runs on the first innings. ', . Dttnedin, Sunday. Splendid weather prevailed yesterday, when the cricket matches were continued. Dunedin beat Albion by 25 runs on the first innings. The former made 169 (Wilson 93), and Albion 144 (Drake 50 not out) u,nd 69 for two wickets (Williams 33 not out). Carisbrook B beat Opoho by 170 runs on the first innings. Carisbrook compiled 332 (Adams 103 not out, Austin 54, Drumm 46), and Opoho 162 (Casey 47). Carisbrook A beat Grange by 38 runs on the first innings. The former made 210 for nine wickets (Rutherford 67, S. Foster 61 not out), -while Grange made 172 (Ogg 44, C. Beal 41 not out). ATHLETICS. CONTROL OF ATHLETICS. CHRISTCHURCH CONFERENCE. NEW EXECUTIVE FORMED.. > [BY telegraph.— ASSOCIATION.] Christchcbch, Sunday. ' Delegates from the Southland, Otago, and Wellington centres of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association attended a conference yesterday morning called to consider the action of the council of the N.Z.A.A.A. in respect to nominations to the council and its refusal to forward the protest* of dissatisfied centres to the Australian Union. Mr. A. A. Paape (Southland) presided, and the following resolution was passed:—"That as a constitutional body controlling amateur atheltics . at present exists the Now Zealand conference, representing 37 clubs, proceed to establish an executive and adopt such other measures deemed expedient for the welfare of amateur athletics in the Dominion." It was stated that-though not represented Auckland was in sympathy with the object of the conference. '

It was further decided: "That having been unanimously confirmed by this conference of centres' delegates that no amateur athletic council exists, this conference by resolution appoints Messrs. F. W. Larkin, W. Coffey, A. Davies, A. Marryatt Dawson, F. Ross, J. H. Pollock, R. W. McVilley, and Dr. Newman, and the presidents of the various centres, the executive, to hold office until the next conference of delegates from centres, and to act as a governing body; and that the delegates present pledge the clubs affiliated to the centres • they represent to acknowledge such executive as the solo governing body existing in New Zealand." It was also resolved that the nowly-ap-pointed executive be requested to furnish the Australasian Amateur Athletic Union with a report detailing the.present administration of amateur athletics in New Zealand, and that 'he Australian A.A. Unioii bo requested to officially vocogniso the newlyappointed executive as the governing body of amateur athletics in New Zealand. All the powers conferred on the N.Z.A.A.A. council were, by resolution,, given to the executive. Southland was awarded the championship meeting for 1909, which will probably bo held at Gore. ; v NORTH CANTERBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' SPORTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Sunday- ■ The North Canterbury Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association's sports were held yesterday in brilliantly fine weather, and were very largely attended. Several fine displays were given by tho school children and cadets, and a lengthy programme of running and jumping events was gone through. Tho 880 yds championship, for which there wore 21 entries, was won on tho tape by L. Biackmoro (West Christchurch) in 2m. 20s. s - AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL. ' ,■ [BY telegraph. —press association.] Eltham, Saturday. The secretary of the Now Zealand Axemen's Association has received a cable stating that Charles Miley; of Victoria, champion axeman of Australia, will leava Sydney to-day to compete in the championship event at tho Eltham carnival. Miloy last year defeated Gus Blanc twico in succession, and won the Melbourne Handicap from scratch. In > the world's championship, in 2ft standing blocks, which this year has beenallotted by the Australasian Association to tho Eltham meeting, Miley will bo opposed by prominent Now Zealand axemen.-' ■;.';--'/■ V BOWLING. MOUNT EDEN GREEN. . '~_--- Tho following match games were played at Mount Eden green on Saturday: —' -. Club Fours: Dickey,' Lewis. Walker, Mercer (skip), 17, v. Burtley, Dickenson, Miller, Hooper (skip), 22. J. Smith, Captain Bcttis, Esam, Brookes (skip), 20, v. Braithwaite, J. 0. Brown, J. W. Jones, Rankin (skip), 16. Trayes, Hamilton, Brimblecombe, Ferguson (skip), 21, v. Cordes; May, Coe, H. O. Brown (skip), 25. Davis, Harle Giles, A. W. Jones, Hudson (skin),-22, v. E. Walton, Gavin, Mackie, Burns (skip), 21, v. R. Walton, H. Jones, Gill, Young (skip), 32, v. Gutenby, Hosking, Wooller, Ross (skip), 21. Handicap Singles: Gatenby, 23, v. Braithwaite, 9; Brimblecombe, 22, v. Trayes, 18. Champion Singles: Surman, 21, v. Little, 13; Trayes, 21. v. Surman, 20; Gill, 21, v. Bartley, 12; Walker, 21, v. Davis, 17; Gill, 21, v. Dickey, 19; Surman, 21, v. Hosking, 15 Gatenby, 18, v. Burns, 21; Young, 22, v. Wooller, 17; Walker, 21, v. Hudson, 15. Glub Pairs: Braithwaite and Tattersall, 19, v. Blake and H. 0. Brown, 18; J.. Smith and Gill, 25, v. Fernandez and Surman. 13; R. Walton and J. W. Jones, 16, v. J. O. Brown and Rankin, 24; Coe and Hudson, 26, v. Gavin and Ross, 18; Harle Giles and Garland, 19, v. Captain Bettis and A. W. Jones, 19; Burtley and Walker, 19, v. Cordes and Miller, 25. . - ~ , Edwin Stars: Mount Eden—Tattersall, the Rev. McFarland, 0. C. Baker, Surman (skip)— v. Waiternata—Low, Frith, Bartlett, Smith (skip) '

REMUERA GREEN. , The following are the results of the play for tho first round of the President's Match, Rcmuera Bowling Club:— Headdey, Smallbone, Baxter, Patterson (skip), 19, v. Cochrane, A. Wallace, Gamble, Holder (skip), 13. J. Scott, Hutchinson, Stevenson, • Maxfield (skip), 19, v. Keesing, Moore-Jones, Menzies, Hogman (skip), 18. O'Halloran, ReesGeorge; Johnson, Clerk (skip), 22, v. Somerfield, McFarlane, Culling, Dingwall (skip), 16. Ro»e, Jobson, Bodle, Hull (skip), 20, v. East, Bell, Mahoney, Ruddock (skip), 25. Pierce, Curry, Ranson, Rev. Monro (skip), 7, v. R. Hall. F. Harris, Barstow, J. Wooller (skip), 29. C. E. Scott, Bullock, Shaldrick, Wilkinson (skip),. 18, v.,F. Wallace, Baker, Heron, McLean (skip), 16. Hood, Robertson, Hanna, Sanderson (skip), 22, v. Choyce, Niehol, Henderson, McOallum (skip), 14. The second round will bo played on Saturday next. ■ GREY LYNN GREEN. The following games* were played on the Grey Lynn green on Saturday: Club Fours: Cowden, Boyce, Campling, W. Wills (skip), 16, v. H. Buckley, McKellar, Wobley, T. Mills (skip), 12. Bruce, Richardson, J. Rich, R. Waito (skip), 21, v. John Ferguson, Chombie, Gwilliam, J. L. Jones (skip), 18. James, Brinsdcn, Smith, Dimery (skip), 18, v. C. Mirfin, Ross, Courtnay, J. Pascoe (skip), 30. E. Buckley, Germann, J. Knight, C. Waddingham (skip), 20, v. G. Minn, Snelling, W. Baildon, sen., J. Volkncr (skip), 10. Wheeler, .Healoy, Jas. Ferguson, F. Parsons (skip), 35, v. Cunningham, Jenkins, A. Burfoot, G. Baildon (skip),. 30. Club Pairs: Snelling, W. Dimery (skip), 25, v. E. Buckley, G. Baildon (skip), 21; H. Schofield, G. Gwilliam (skip), 25, v. Courtney, W. Smith (skip), 17; Ewan, • J. Pascoe skip), 22, v. Gerinann, W. Mills (skip). 21; John Ferguson, A. Burfoot (skip), 32, v. Crombie, C. A. Brown (skip), 19; Healey, T. Mills (skip), 24, v. J. Knight, W. Baildon, sen. (skip), 12; J. Ross, V. Casey (skip), 26, v. C. Mirfin, F. ' Parsons (skip), 18; F. Boycc, J. Volkner (skip), 26, v. James, D.Buckley (skip), 28. Handicap Singles: T. Mills, 22, v. J. Knight, 17. -Championship: C. A. Brown, 22, v. W. Dimery, 14; J. Volkner, 19, v. Jas. Ferguson, 17 G. Baildon, 24, v. L. Cunningham, 17. ■ • - . \;- ■ ■ *' .

- ROCKY NOOK GREEN. The following are the results of club matches -played- at Rocky Nook green, ohSaturday:— Club Fours: ; H. Jenkin, Newbegbv McLeod, Ellisdon, 15, v. Eady, F. C. Taylor, Bryden, Wheeler, 22. Leece,' Bain, Needham, Fletcher, 15, v. W. H. Jenkin, F. Browne, J. Scott, Butler, 12. . >; , Club Pairs: Eady and Moir, 26, v. F. C. Taylor and B. A. Kayes, 11; F. Brown and J. McLeod, 17, v.' Needham and J. Scott, 30; W. Taylor and G. Fletcher, 17, v. Pearce and Wakerley, 15; Jackson and J. C. Morton, 8, v. Thorpe and Bouskill, 24. •'■ Champion Singles: Hodgson, 20, 17, v. J. Jenkin, 15, 11; Colledge, 19, 20, v. Wakerley, 18, 16; Bouskill, 19, 17, v. Dr. Moir, 12, : 13; G. Martin, 23, 25, v. J. E. Wheeler, 10, 13. ' Handicap Singles: B. A. Kayos, 21, v. Hodgson, .17; J. Jenkin, 22, v. Alexander, 17 Butler, 28, v. F. C. Taylor, 11; Ellisdon, 21, v. Dr. Moir, 16; Thorpe, 23, v. Sayers, 10; White, 25, v. Newbogin, 11: Colledge, 22, v. Small, 15. CYCLING. ; v OXEHUNGA CLUB. There was a very large muster at the opening run of the Onchunga Cycling Touring Club, held on Saturday afternoon/The run, which was under the direction ot Messrs. T. H. ' Pardington (captain), J. Richardson (vice-captain), S. H. Brooking (secretary), R. Sutherland, H. Sayers, H. Griffiths, and J. Fletcher, started from the Royal Oak, arid proceeded to Mangere Hill, via Auckland Road, Queen-street, Onehunga, and Mangcre Bridge. Much interest was taken in tho procession, as most of the participants were attired in fancy costumes, while the vagaries of several in comic dress caused considerable amusement. On arrival at Mangere Hill, the party was photographed and the various competitions wero decided. Messrs. W. G. Rao and Ernest Sutherland acted as judges, - while the starters were Messrs. T. H. Pardington and S. H. Brooking. The following are the results:— : - Most Comical Costume: J. Riohardson (comic horse), 1; H. Flewellyn (a noisy girl on a tiny bike), 2. /■•" Most Original Costume G. Woolford (bride), 1; W. Knox (Chinaman), 2. ■. Best Combined Display: F. Roget, E. and G. Pople (the P. and S. Bush Tinkers), 1; Marks and Sims (Dr. Kill-All and lady assistant, on a tandem), 2. Fancy Costume: Mr. W. Rawlinson (Court Clown), 1; R. Pullan (Ould Nick), 2. .. Hill-climbing: G. Knight, ' 20yds, 1; N. Wadman, syds, 2; H. Flewellyn, scratch, 3. Free-wheeling: C. Mitchell, 1; H. Flewellyn, 2; 0. Denize, 3. •' - Slow Race: O. Lecky, 1; B. Maberley, 2. Ladies' Slow Race:. Mrs. R. Leathart, 1; Miss F. Pardington, 2. • . , . , ■ Yesterday the members held the usual Sunday run, going through Mangere.