AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18277, 19 December 1922, Page 6

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

ATHLETIC FIXTURES. December 25.—Akarana Club Carnival Sp , c y rt 3 1 -~ AUCkl ' ind CBled ° ni *a Socisty January 16—Auckland Amnteur 4thl«« and Cycle CluVs Evening Spo-t* tlc February 3.—American Athletic Team Fab Ss3a^S kl ' l,d Provincial ***** Feb at a D y un l ed^ NeW Chev-nsionshfe,. February 24.—American Athletes' Far*- » Visit at Auckland. *»»well

AMATEUR SPORTS CLUB. 'The annual meeting of the Auckl««j Amateur Jports Club was presided ov« Mr. C. F Sanders, president, who "ft * congratulating the members upon a «,,. cessful-year announced that he would bm oiler himself tor re-election. Much re-™ was expressed over Mr. Sanders* dadeS? and he was warmly congratulated ncm! the splend.d service he had rendered t h« club during his ten years of office The annual report set forth that the v«,. : . operations had resulted in a. profit of "ii16s. after allowing liberal expenditure YnJ considering the unsettled financial nositi„« of the country this was deemed to be hiehw satisfactory. As representative of ill; Billiards' Association and Control CounSi the club had done ail possible to foster th. game in New Zealand. The Dominirm amateur billiards championship contestedli« Auckland created great interest. Two «f the club's members, Mc-psrs. E. V Rob** «nd A. Bowie, met in the final, when MV Roberts was successful. Mr. Roberts h»A to be congratulated upon his success af*, upon wmnme the club championhip, the Masefi.?ld tournament, and the Crv stalate Cup.. Trie professional tournament dtd not receive the support anticipated arTrl it was derided, in future to hold "a Charit* Cup tournament instead. During season engagements were given to the visiting pro fessiortals, Messrs. H. Stevenson (England and ., W - Ar,ot °mey (New South Wales), who,,, skilful expositions were much appreciated The balance-sheet showed inrorae £1352 H.' 3d, and expenditure fllfii lg* 3d, !»avi n » a credit balance of J-117 16?. Asse'.s totalis £1109 13s lOd an? liabilities nil. The m port and balance-sheet was adopted. The following office-bearers for the tj\ suing vear were elected :--President, J[ T " Wm. Morton: vice-presidents. Messrs' My»i-s. C. F. Sanders. W. S. Dickey. F S. Ballin: committee, Messrs. L. j. Annita<re. Ben. GoldwaW. E. J. Morrison P* Farrell.. A. H. Gyllies. R. P. Bennett, e' George. V. Grov. P. M. Carter; hxm. secretary. M-- E. W. Warren: hon- treasurer Mr. C. IX Ccwan: hon. auditor. Mr. P. H Fraser.

ATHLETIC AND CYCLE SPOETS.'. The annual meeting, of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club was held last evening. Mr. William Morjon presiding over a good attendance. The activities of this old club were curtailed during the past season owing to many of its most enthusiastic members beirifr engaged on the centre. The prospects of the club for the coming season are brighter than at any period of the past. A number of'old supporters have joined up, with several young enthusiasts, to assist to revive its old-time glories. Numerous trophies have already been offered fdr competition, while the challenge trophies including the much-rjmed Victor Ludorum' Kohn points, and Sportsman Cup, will hi contested early in the New Year. A series of weekly evening sports meetings will'be inaugurated in the second week of January which should be the means of arousine more than ordinary interest in amateur athletics.

The following: office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron. His Excellencv Jjord Jeihcoe: vice-natrons. M»s«r« 6* S w ßa > I V ka l t - H - - R - Mackenzie; preside".' Mr., W. Morton: vice-presidents, Messrs. A Twiname. J. Molloy, A. A. Davies, F 8 ?r al i-?,' C V F + Sanders-, C. D. Cowan, W W" Madill. J. R. Fwan. F. Diddarns. J ' C Griffin, E. S. Kohn. J. C. Gleeson * * O'Connor, E. M. Patre, P. R. A T,llr. C. F. Mark. W. s. L Absolum H. Frost, W. A. Gray. W W Harrill; hon. secretary. W. J. Davidson--hon treasurer. A. C. Garlick; tirnehK* £? £• P°»rt™: C - D - Cowan. E. S Kohn R. C. Mackenzie. M. D. McGinnes: andito"' P. H. Fraser; copimittee. G. V'• Cohen. E. M. Griffin. J. W. Shirler J P Gillbanks. W. L.- Elliott. J H; McKeen ttA™tM £' , de&ats to t £ Auckland Centre A. C. Garlick, E M Griffin; club cantain. G Davidsoncertain, W. L. Elliott. wsm «on; viceThe membership fee was fixed hi Ml„™. Seniors, ss: jun i ore , under foUews: