ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17333, 3 December 1919, Page 11

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Tile weather was dull and threatening when the cricket competitions were resumed 'on Saturday afternoon. Play had been in progress about a couple of hours when Tain set in, and showers fell at intervals until stumps were drawn. This resulted in play having to be stopped for about half an hour. On the whole the batting was much better than on the previous Saturday, and the play generally showed improvement. Grafton is batting exceptionally well this season, and only for the rain their total would have been considerably larger, judging by the manner in which Horspool and Snedden were playing toward the end. Grafton opened fairly well, but their second and third wickets were down for 44. Beveridge did not appear to be comfortable, but he stayed long enough to see 50 runs added. R." G. Sloman and Horspool made a great partnership, 80 runs resulting. Horspool played splendidly throughout. He did not give a chance in compiling his 182, which included 25 boundaries. When Snedden joined him both went in for big hitting, and boundaries came readily. They knocked Player for 17 in one over, j The wet outfield stopped the ball from | travelling, otherwise several more of their i hits would have reached the chalk line. Snedden was at the wickets only about 20 j minutes, and he compiled 28. The Horspool family appears to heve been in good form on Saturday, for F. Horspool, playing for Eden A in a second grade match, made 129. Eden made a fair showing in its match, against Ponsonby. The start was not very promising, the first wicket falling for 10 runs. Rowntree, the Eden wicketkeeper, helped matters along with a wellplayed 23. He hit out in good style while he was at the wickets, and several times found the boundary. Brooke-Smith was rather unfortunate. He took Rowntree's place, and McMath's first ball to him wa a full pitcher that lifted his bails. Brooke-Smith, gave a, fine exhibition in making 40 on the previous Saturday, and if he had got going Eden's score would have been considerably larger, for he is just getting into form. McMath was lucky, though he 'was bowling well on Saturday. L. Taylor came to,light and knocked up 45. He is another player who is retcrning to form, and the way he hit the. bowling of McMath and Snedden showed he is a fairly good batsman. He can bowl a good ball, and is, altogether, a valuable man. 3ennett, is a promising batsman, and he*liit the bowling about with great confidence while compiling 21. The last two men, R. Taylor and Cox, added 42 runs between them. Taylor slashed at the ball, and. in one over got 19 off McMath. Cullimore also was severely dealt with in one over. ' Ponsonby mad£ a worse start than Eden, their first wicket falling for four runs. Cullimore then joined Snedden, and a fine exhibition of batting followed, the total being 100 when they were separated. Snedden contributed 50. He played freely throughout his innings, and drove the bowling about with, well-timed strokes. Cullimore made 64 by good steady play, and was not out when stumps were drawn.

Dacre and Hemus, who opened North Shore's first innings against Parnell, gave a splendid display of batting, the total being 119 when the latter was caught after contributing 46. Dacre was then 66—he was within three of the century when he was caught. He played a good, sound game, and did not give a chance. Elliott and Coates also played well in compiling 30 and 29 respectively. Altogether North Shore made 271, which is the team's best ' performance so far this season.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES.

THE AUCKLAND TEAM.

The selectors to the Auckland Cricket Association have chosen the following players to practise for the forthcoming representative match against Canterbury at New Year : —F. S. Midlane, A. Anthony, R. Somervell (Parnell); S. G. Smith, N. C. Snedden,' F. Cullimore (Ponsonbvj ; W. Brooke-Smith, R. Rountree, R. Taylor, L. G. Taylor (Eden) E. Horspool, Saunders, Burton, R. Sloman, C. A. Snedden (Grafton); L. G. Hemus, C. Dacre, R. Coates, L. Elliott (North Shore) ; R. Garrard, A. S.' Player, and Saunders (University). ' Practices will be held at Victoria Park on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week, commencing this afternoon. The attention'of players is drawn to the fact that the selectors are determined to five every possible consideration to those attending regularly. &

WELLINGTON PROGRAMME.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATIOH.]

WELLINGTON. Tuesday.

The Management Committee of the Wellington Cricket Association to-night decided on the following programme:—■ Play Canterbury at Christchurch, December 25, 26, 27; Otago, at Dunedin, January 1, 2, 3: Canterbury, at Wellington, January 8, 9. 10 ; Auckland, at Auckland, January 29, 30, 31. It was decided to ask the Hawke's Bay Association to play a match at Wellington on January 31 and February 2, and to ask the Canterbury Association to send a junior representative team to Wellington to play on January 1 and 2.

BOWLING. FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENTS. The Christmas tournament of the Auckland bowling centre will be commenced on Boxing Day, December 26. The Auckland Pennant competition has always been popular, and this year the fixture should prove one of the most interesting events held in Auckland. Entries close on Monday, December 15. The Dominion tournament will bo commenced at Christchurch on January 8, and the Rotorua club will hold tournaments on February 9 and February 23. An interprovincial competition will take place between the Taranaki and Auckland centres early in March. , It is probable that a New South Wales team will visit New Zealand about the end of January. FOOTBALL. THE LEAGUE GAME. TOUR OF ENGLISH TEAM. SEVEN MATCHES TO BE PLAYED. A meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Football League was held on MonI day evening, Mr. D. V. McLean ingA letter was received from the New South Wales league regarding the tour of a British team next season, suggesting that seven maUhes be arranged in New Zealand. , , It was decided that test matches be plaved in- Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland on Saturdays, a match against ~nd on a Saturday, and mid-week matches at Grey mouth, Napier and Hamilton The team to play against the Englishmen at Greymouth is to include players from Marlborough and Nelson. Grants of £30 each were made to the West Coast and Wellington Leagues. CROQUET. OPEN TOURNAMENT. The United Croquet Club will hold an open tournament on the lawns. Domain. Drive, on December 10, 11. and 12. Entries close at noon on December 8-

TRAGEY V. CLABBYj; r ;> - ; J. Tracey, the Australian heavyweight, ■who is to meet Pooley at the Town Hall on December 30, is willing to right Olabby, the Australian and American middleweight, provided they both heat Pooley, if such a match can be arranged. Tracey is under contract to tight Meehan in San Francisco in March, and he" is anxious to get a few bom-s before lie leaves for America. His last contest was in Sydney about eighteen months age-,- when he met Colin Bell. Since then Sir has Keen conducting a boning school. Tracey stands over 6ft. in height, and is fairly solid built. A match between him and (libhwould prove most interesting, and won' I be a, great attraction. SWIMMING. WAITEMATA CLUB'S CARNIVAL. The Waitemat.a Swimming Club held its first annual carnival of the season at the Tepid Baths last evening. There was a. large, attendance, and the various events were closely contested. Miss V, Yv'alruud, who won the 50yds Ladies' Handicap, established a New Zealand record : : or ladies by swimming the distance in 31 2-ss. Results:— SOYds Novice Handicap.—First heat: R. de Thierry, 2s, i ; 1. Kronfeld. Is, 2. I Second heat: C. W. Heart. 2s, 1; N. ; Stockley, 4s, 2. Time, 32' 3-i*. Third ■ heat: J. McLaren, 3s. 1; F. W. Edward.-, | 2s, 2. Final: N. Stockley, 4s. and .R. i de Thierry, 2s. dead heat, 1 ; J. McLaren, 3s, 3. Time, 34 2-ss.

Kndean Memorial Handicap. 66 2-3 yds. —First heat: Smith. 1; E. Sparling. 5«, 2. Time, 44 l-ss. Second heat: T. Nelson, ss. 1; G. R. Champion, 2s, 2. Time, 42 2-Ss. Third heat: Von Stunner, 1; K. V. Impett, 6s, 2. Time, 465. Final -. Von Stunner, 1; Smith, 2. Time, 45 2-ss.

50Yds Ladies' Handicap.—V. Walrond, scr, 1: E. Walrond, 4s, 2. Time, 31 2-m. Boys' Handicap, 53 l-3yds.First heat: J. McLaren, 2s, 1; A. Baird, scr, 2. Time, 235. Second heat: J. Seagar. 3s. 1-, V. Nelson, 4s, 2, Time, 21 4-ss. Third heat: F. W. Edwards, Is, !; N. Stockley, 2.=, 2. Time, 245. Final: Seagar, 1: McLaren, 2. Time, 225. Sinton Memorial Handicap, 220ydtA—■ First heat: H. Linden, Ss, 1; C. tt'efeon, 6cr, 2. Time, 3m 14s. Second heat: L. Kronfeld,-2s, 1: G. R. Champion, 9?. 2. Time, 3ra 21 2-ss. Final r Welson, 1; Champion, 2. Time, 2m 445. Men's Diving Competition. 1. Breast Stroke Handicap, lOOvds.—G. Ft. Philson, 12e, 1; P. 0. Veale, 6s, 2. Tim.-, lm 355.

Ladies' Diving Competition.Mies E. Walrond, 1. Greasy Boom. Mulvahill, 1. » Dual Relay Race.Shepherd and Miss Tnohy, 1; Linden and Miss E. Walrond, '2. ... . '

ATHLETICS.

EVENING SPORTS MEETING. -.

The Auckland Amateur Athletic arid Cycle Club held an evening sports meeting at the Domain yesterday. There was a fair attendance of spectators, and - the three events decided were- keenly contested. Results: —

IOOYds Handicap.—First 'heat: N. C. Boyd, 10yds, 1; B. Davidson, „8ydg,,.,2; G. Davidson, scr, 3. Also started; .1. Brien, 4yds. Won by two yards, with inches between second and third. Time, 10 2-ssec. Second heat: J. W. Shirley, 10yds; 1; C. F. Wren, 10yds, 2; P. Clarke. syde, 3. Also started : N. M. Cantell, 10yds. Won by a foot, with, inches between Second and third. Time, 10 3-ssec. Final: N. C. Boyd, 10yds, 1 ; G. Davidson, scr, 2; C. F. When,., 3. Won by a yard; two yards . between second and third. Time, 10 l-10sec. . .» , Half-mile Cycle Race.—B. Grant, 15yds, : 1; G. Heron, lOOvds. 2: 'J. B. -Wilson, I 75yds, 3.. Also started : J. B. Speakman; [scr; E. Gtant, 15yds; A. C. Taylor, 15yds. A close finish. Won by half a wheel. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. Spea'iman broke his handle bars at {he start, .-and did not compete. • .-■■■ 880 Yds Handicap.—A. Garlick, '.60yds, 1: C. F. Wren. 65yds,' 2; A. W. Dormer, scr, «3. Also started:"' B. Wilson. 25yds; N. M. Can tell, ~;&syd,s: J. Kirk. 50yds: C. Gregory, 50yds; Sj-G. F. Heron, 65yds; and J, "W. Shirley, 95yds. Won by a yard; foot second and third. Time, 2min 2 4-ssec. . PUBLIC TRUST SPORTS. The staff of the Auckland*- branch of the Public Trust Office held a picnic and. sports meeting at Motutapu'on Monday. There was a large attendance, and* an excellent athletic programme- was provided. Results: — 75Yds Ladies' Championship.' R. McGregor; 100 yds "office championship, I. C. Robinson; addition race, McMillan' and Miss Grey; 100 yds handicap, R. S. Carden; whistling race, J. Falconer and Miss L. Watson ; three-legged race, Misses M. Watson and R. McGregor; relay- race (soldiers' branch), Overbye, Dean, Little, and Miss, McGregor; swimming race,, St. George. ~.',. * ! . - v ....