ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18950, 23 February 1925, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET CONTESTS,.

THE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. GRAFTON DISMISSED FOR 75. UNIVERSITY BEAT PARNELL. Tho collapse of Grafton in tbeir first innings against Eden was one of tlie features of the Auckland Criciet Association senior championship games on Saturday, the team being dismissed for 75 runs—the smallest total this season. Following on. however, Graiton knocked up 305 for aeven wickets, mainly owing to the efforts of Hbrspool, who ecored his second century this season, Alicott (65), and Rowntree (7S) ; Tho last-mentioned rattled up bis scoro in half-an-hour. and hit three sixes. Eden won by 130 runs on tho first innings. Parnell never looked like reaching Uni versity's first innings total of 282, and -were dismissed for 137, Somervell (37) making top score. They gave a much better diarchy in their second effort, and averted a three-point defeat by making 187 for five tickets, before timo wag called, Anthony scoring a chunceleas S3 not out. Parnell won by 145 runs on the first innings. North Shore gained a very comfortable two-pcint victory over Ponsonby, who were dismissed for 210 runs in their first innings, 152 short oi the home team's total. Ponsonby were jsent in again to bat, and at one stago North Shore's prospects of a three-point win were bright, but the task ■was beyond them, and when time was called Ponsonby were 180 for seven wickets. Burton, Commons, Sinith and Kemp were the principal scorers in the first innings, their batting being very creditable. Smith and Burton came to light in the second innings ■with. 61 and 56 respectively, the latter scoring Jii convincing style. The wickets wero considerably affected by tho rain in tho previous few days, but improved during the afternoon.

THE COLLAPSE OF GRAFTON

Grafton required only 371 runs to secure a first innings win against Eden when Horspool (15) and Pope resumed batting with the total at 34 runs for two wickets, but , Cooper _ and Taylor found conditions to their liking, and Grafton, who played one man short, were all out for an additional 41 runs. Horspool was the onl> batsman to ruako anything like a score, though Pope also reached double figures. Horspool lost no time in raising his score to 80, making two boundaries off Cooper, but when the total was s(> he was well caught nftar the square leg boundary by. Whelan,. off Cooper. Ailcott joined Pope, but after scoring four was caught and bowled by Cooper, and four wickets wore down for 64. The next man in. Fletcher, proved to bo Cooper's third victim, for he was caught at mid-on by Brook-Smith before scoring. Grafton's . chances of victory were rapidly fading and the procession continued. Wilson joined Pope, only to return to the pavilion, caught by the wicketkeeper, off Taylor, without scoring. 65—(3 —0. Lord filled the vacancy, and notched four before being yorked by Taylor. The sane bowler beat Sloman. with his nest ball; 71—8—0. Leech joined Pope, but when four runs had been added Cooper brought about the latter's downfall, the batsman being stumped by Twentyman. Furiey was absent, and the innings closed for >75. With a deficit of 130 runs Grafton L.id to follow on, and after a quiet start made amends for their poor display in tho first innings. Horspool and Leech v-ere the opening batsmen, facing Cooper ai.d Taylor. The scoring was slow, both batsmen waiting for loose stuff. Leech was caught oil Cooper with the total at 32, and iison filled the vacancy. Horspool welcomed him by knocking three, boundaries off Cooper and the scoring brightened up. _ The total was CO when Taylor got Wilson's wicket. The next wicket carried the total to 89. Pops being then well caught off Pestles. Ailcott was HorspooPs next partner, and after starting slowly scored freely. Horspool was then well into his stride, and runs were rattled on, the pair having the bowling conquered, despite numerous changes. Both men batted vigorously, and it was not long before 150 was hoisted. Then Ailcott. lifted one from Whelan for sis:, and a little later Horspool drove Cooper for six. In an hour the pair put on 100 runs. Horspool was in the nineties and the partnership had added 119 before it was broken. Ailcott being run out through •smart work by Postles. His 65 had been made by sound, forceful cricket. Juiced by Rowntree. Horspool reached his century, then Rowntree drove Weir for sir. Horspool was caught in attempting a big hit off Weir. His century included twelve fours, and a, six. . Rowntree gave an exhibition of free hitting and knocked up 78. including three sixes, in half-an-hour "before being caught near the boundary. The total was 305 for seven wickets when stumps were drawn. The scores are:— EDEN. First innings >.• -, a r.-a &■» 205 GRAFTON. First Innings. Snedden, c Cooper, b Taylor . < .. 10 Horspool. c Whelan. b Cooper .. 33 Rowntree. c Buckley, b Taylor , . 0 Pope. st. Twentyman, b Cooper .. 11 Alfcott. c and b Cooper 4 Fletcher, c Brook-Smith, b Cooper . . 0 Wilson, c Twentyman, b Taylor . . 0 liord, b Taylor 4 Sioman, b Taylor . . .. ~ . , 0 Leech, not out 0 Extras . . ». . „ », », 13 ■ Total 75 Bowling Analysis.—Taylor took five wickets for 25 runs. Cooper ■' for 29. Postles none for 8. Second Innings. Horspool, c Brook-Smith, b Postle3 .. 100 Leech, c Weir, b Cooper 13 Wilson, b Taylor 11 Pope, c Weir, b Postles . . . . ~. 32 Ailcott, run out . . 65 Rowntree. c Gillespie, b Whelan . . 78 Lord, b Robertson 4 Fletcher, not out . . . . . . . 6 Extras .. . t .. .. 16 Total for seven wickets , . . . 305 Bowling Analysis.—Taylor took one wicket for 24 runs, Cooper one for 55, Postles two for 35, .Buckley none for 29. Weir none for 24, Blair nono for 13, Whelan one for 29, "Gillespie none for 18, Robertson none for uM. Brook-Smith none for 28.

UNIVERSITY'S EASY WIN*.

■ _ Parnell had made a bad start in their first innings against University on the previous Saturday, losing three wickets for 35 runs, and they did not make a much better showing when the game was resumed, iho remaining seven batemen adding only 102 runs. D. F. Smith (12) and Rose put on 26 before , Smith was caught in the slips by Wells, off Saunders, with 20 to his credit. Rose was . joined by Somervell, but when the total wa3 73 he was run out, and when the seventh wicket fell with only 92 on the hoard, Parnell were in a very precarious position. Somervell, who played very soundly, scored briskly, and he and Harvie were associated in a useful partnership. Somervell was 37 when Garrard bowled him, while Harvie went at 21. The others did not get- going and the side were all out for 137, leaving University 145 in the lead. However, Parnell were not seriously in , clanger of being dismissed a second time in . .the two and a-quarter hours remaining for play, and thanks chiefly to Anthony's 83 they had Is 7 on the board for five wickets when stumps were drawn. Anthony and J. M. Smith opened the innings, and the former scored steadily from the outset, treating the bowling- of Wells and Goodwin with confidence. The Garrard Brothers took over the bowling when the total was in the twenties, and Smith was caught by Saunders in W. R. Garrard's first over. Harvie filled the vacancy, but after hitting a boundary was caught off D. R. Garrard. Anthony was then joined by McCoy, and they took the score to tho sixties, but with 12 to his credit, McCoy was caught by Wells off D. B. Garrard. Broberg was the next man in, and both batsmen played! _ steadily, taking no chances, Matheson relieved Saunders with the ball, and kept the batsmen strictly on tho defensive. At 89 Wells bowled Broberg, and Somervell filled the vacancy. Matheson and Wells kept tho runs down for a time, tho former sending down three maiden overs in succession. When 110 was on tho board, Goodwin relieved Matheson and Somervell welcomed him by knocking four fours and a six off his first over. With the total at 139, Somervell was caught and howled by I). R. Garrard. The partnership had added 50, of which Somervell contributed 35. B. Badeley was the next batsman, and the pair scored freely. Anthony took his score to B0 by knocking threo boundaries off one over from D. R. Garrard, and Badeley followed this by driving one over the line for six. The partnership was unbroken when stumps were drawn. Tho scores are:— UNIVERSITY. First Innings r ». .. fc -j 252 PARNELL.—First Innings. Anthony b Wells ... w J? ■r - Badeley, b Goodwin .. r.. ■... 0 " ■ Mf Smith, b D, R. Garrard .. . j 0 »>. i. Smith, o Wells, b Saunders •..• 29 •Hose., run out .. .. .. . , , 13 McCoy, b D. R. Garrard .. ... l Somervell, b D R. Garrard ~ 87 l e n b Saunders 2 Hnrvio, b D. R. Garrard .. .. 21 Andrews, 0 and ,b Saunders ~ 7 ' not ou.fc ... ... .. 0 -Kxtrte ;>. .. ... 10 iot?j im aa n & -Vt7

Bowling Analysis.—Wells took one wicket for 33 runs, Goodwin one for 18, 11. R. Garrard four for 24, Saundors three for 41, Geo none for 11. Second Innings. Anthony, not out .. .. • • ■ • 83 J. M. Smith, c Saunders, b W. R. Garrard b Harvie, c Burbriclste. bD. R. Garrard 4 McCoy, c Wells, bD. R. Garrard .. 12 Broberg. b Wells .. •• ~ -• , •• Somervell, o and bD. R. Garrard .. •«> B. Badeley, not out Extras . - - • • ■ • • • • Total for five wickets Bowling Analysis*.-Wells took one wicket for 16 runs. Goodwill none for 40, l). n. Garrard three, for 5,1 W R. (.airnird one for 49, Saunders none for 14, Matheson none for 0.

PONSONBY'S UPHILL EIGHT.

Ponsonby had made 49 for the loss of two wickets against North Shore, and when play was resumed required 314 to win. \\l?eol i (12) and Commons ( 4 J5) resumed in " nings rather shakily to Dacro and lownshend, and in the former s second oyer Wheeler was snapped up prettily in tnc slips by Townshend. 51-.-3 —14. Sneddon filled the breach, and put I)acre f last ball into the hands of R. Johnston at leg. Smith came next, and runs wero. put on in even time, though Commons missed many chances on the leg. After surviving an appeal for 1.b.w.. Smith mistimed a bail from Co at es and was caught bv Dacro lor 20. Taylor joined Commons, who was batting solidly, but Townsend, who was twisthie a lot bowled him with a big leg oreak. lie had scored 46 in very sound fashion. Craig was next man. and be opened breezily to Johnston, but did not; last long, however, one of Townshend's coming in_ ironi tho leg and getting his off stump. 13.—7 13 With the advent of Burton scoring brightened up considerably, the new batsman putting Townshend over the n«<! tor six. He lost Taylor sojn after, the batsman being run out from a splendid return by Monteith. Burton and N. Kemp then became associated in the best partnership of the day, and though the latter was often uncomfortable to Coates, both scored at quite a good rate. Mouteith, who had been fielding splendidly, sustained a knock on the leg, wnon he was fielding close m, and had to retire. After Kemp had sent Dacre to the leg boundary for four Burton brought the second century un with a couple through slips following it with a drive for six. In the next over, however, Kemp was caught at the wickets off Johnston for 28. The last man, Neill, was caught in the slips by Townshend off the same bowler before he had scored. Burton carried lus bat for a splendid 4S. „ . _ Ponsonby followed on, Sneddon and Burton opening, while Dacre and R. Johnson took over the attack. Tlie Ponsonby captain was run out with only 7 on the board, and the next man, Craig, skied one to Dacre with no addition to the score. Smith came next, and opened his tally with a pretty leg glance to tho boundary. Both batsmen scored freely. R. Johnston proving expensive. Smith was making his runs prettily, and with a nice leg shot for threo brr>'i"ht 50 up. Burton then hit out, and put Johnston nearly to the bank for six, 11 coming off tho over. The scoring continued merrily, until Burton lifted one from L. Johnston to Dacre in tho long field, and was dismissed for 56. Taylor joined Smith, and after a slow start knocked 20 off Dacro in one over, only to bo bowled by Johnston a little later. Commons went cheaply, but Smith .and Kemp took tho scoro past 152. thus saving a threepoint defeat. Smith and Wheeler lost their wickets before stumps were drawn, with tho total at 180 for seven wickets. Following are the scores:— NORTH SHORE. First innings .. .. .. •- 362 PONSONBY. First Innings. McLeod. b Coates • • 0 R. Kemp, c Peopples. bR. Johnston .. 9 Wheeler, c Townshend, b Dacre . . . . 14 Commons, b Townshend .... . . 40 Snedden, cR. Johnston, b Dacre .. 0 Smith, c Dacre, b Coates 26 Taylor, run out -16 Craig, b Townshend, 1.1 Burton, not out 48 N. Kemp, cL. Johnston, bR. Johnston 28 Neill. c Townshend, bR. Johnston .. 0 Extras 10 Total 210 Bowling Analysis.—Coates took two wickets for 43 runs, Townshend two for I'fi, Dacre two for 45. Johnston three for 23. Elliott none for 21. Second Innings. Snedden. run out . . . 3 Burton, c Dacre. b L. Johnston . ..56 Craig, c and b Dacr.> 0 Smith, c Frater, b L. Johnston . . . . 61 Taylor, b R. Johnston 23 Commons, c Dacre, b R. Johnston . . 3 N. Kemp, not out, 14 Heeler, b L. Johnston .. . . 2 McLeod. not out 11 Extras 7 Total for seven wickits .. . . 180 Bowling Analysis.—Dacre took no wickets for 31 runs, R. Johnston threo for 65, Coates none for 8. Elliott none for 7, L. Johnston three for 39. Townshend none for 17.

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION

CLUB COMPETITIONS. Tho Suburban Crick&t Association's competitions were continued on Saturday. In the senior grade Ponsonby dismissed Y.M.C.A. in the tirst innings for the poor score of 117 runs, and had put on almost that number for the loss of two wickets when stumps were drawn .for tho day. Scores are:—Y.M.C.A.—First innings, 117 (Lewis 35, Dunning 46, Yates 13. Bennett 10 not out). Bowline for Ponsonby Robertson took four wickets for 48 runs, Innes five for 37, Wright one for 29. Ponsonby.—First innings. 109 for two wickets (Catterall 28. Ward 15. Wright 40 not out, Roberts 22 not out).

SECOND GRADE RESULTS

Results of second grade games are: Unity v. Otahuhu.—Unity: First innings, 130 for six wickets, declared (Viscoe 13, Carroll 63. F. Knight 37 not out). Bowling for Oiahuhu French took four wickets for 42 runs. Otahubu: First innings. 5S (French 14, King 30): seconri innings, 17. Bowling for Unity Carroll took Ti wickets for 14 runs, Ron Somers three for 12, Austen one for 5, Russell one for 15. Forbes three for 13. Carroll took six pickets with consecutive balls. A three-point win for Unity. Hellaby's v. Londoners.—Hellaby's: First innings. 105 fßimmcr 31, Game 25, Cowan 19 not out). Bowling for Londoners Cheeseman took three wickets, Hudson four. Russe] two. T/ondoners: First innings. 47 (MoFad goon 14). Bowling for Hellaby's Bryan took five wickets for 21 runs. Cox four for 23. A two-point, win for Hellaby's. Ellerslie v. I'onsonb.v.—Ponsonby: First innings, -19 (Relsham 14, Moir 13): second innings, 51 (Belsbam 2ft, Ward J8). Bowling for Ellerslie McGuire took seven wickots for 37 runs, McSwan four for 7, Lawrence three for 28. Ellerslie: First innings, 127 for five wickots. declared (B. Taylor 38, T. White 37 not put, McGuire 15 not out, C. Gedye 11). EUerslio won by an innings and 28 runs. Power .Board v. Taltanini.—Takanini : First innings, fit (fi. Mcintosh 11. B. Cox 11). Bowling for Power Board Roy took two wickets for 15 runs. Sellars two for 15 McDona"h two for 20, Magee three, for 2!) Power Board: First innings. 117 (Lovell 34, Sellars 28. Roy 17. McDonagh 11). A two-point win for Power Board.

WALKER SHIELD MATCH.

RETAINED BY RODNEY. [by XEX-EGRArn. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. J WARKWORTH, Saturday. A team of cricketers from Mongomii visited Warkworth during Ibe week, challenging Rodney, tho holders of tho Walker Shield. Mongonui batted first and scored 129 runs (E. Whit© 44, H. Dunn 20, Wilten 18, E. Panther 11, .T. Dawson 11). Rodney knocked up 139 (A. R. Dunning 28, D. Keuealy 19. W. Dunning 18, ,T. Matthew -i. J. Wyatt 17. N. Vipond 17). Tn their second innings Mongonui had scored 44 for one wicket when rain stopped play. Rodney won on the first innings, retaining the shield by 10 runs. For Rodney 'A. Dunning took five wickets for 43 runs, and W. Dunning five for 39. For Mongonui E. White took two wickets for 39 runs, W. Dawson five for 32, H. Skippington two for 28, and B. White one for 20.

HAMILTON COMPETITIONS.

PLAY ON SATURDAY. [BT TELEGRAPH--OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Saturday. The Hamilton senior grade matches were continued in Kood weather. Playing against Hamilton East, I' rankton, tho leading team in the competition, made 128 runs (Rabone 30 not out, Farquhar 17, Connolly 17. Becthey 10, Smallwood 15). Hamilton East, after a bad start, ro plied with 91 (Owens 29, Nelson 21, Wallace 16). Thoy then, secured seven Frankton wickets for 15 runs, but at the call of time Frankton had 58 on for eight wickets (Everett 19, Skeet 16 not out). Duffey, Johnstone, and Wallace wore the most successful bowlers for' Hamilton East, and Mensies for Frankton. Batting one short. Old Boys made 173 against Dairy Company (Allen 63. Sncdden 22. Going 22. Carter 18 Horsnool 14, Gilmore 11). Dairy Company replied with 121 for five wickets (Robertson 34 not out. Marcroft 31, Hemus 31). Marcroft and Hemus were the most bowlers for Dairy Company, and Gilmore for Old Boys. Hish. School lost by. dniajiit to ilamiitaa,

CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITION. FINAL STAGE REACHED. [BT TELEGCAf'H. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISCHURCIJ. tfnnd#y. Tho semi-final tour.d of the championship matches concluded yosteiday. Lin wood beat Sydenham by .10 runs on fho> first innings. Sydneham made 201 and lost four wickets for ISO (D. Mcßeth not out fij, C'ocbroft not out 30). LinwondV first innings closed for 171 (Talbot 50. Boon Kennedy 30), Cunningham look four wickets for 02 runs, and Mrßcl h three for 41. cat Christ church v. East: Chriftcliurch.— East Christchi.rch won by I'll runs on the first innings. They made 400 (Gregory 00, Weston (52. Brofnahan 85, Flood <3. Muilan 48h Cox took three wickets for 105 runs, and Blunt three for 100. West Christchurch made 270 (Blunt 30, Sim 43, Haynes 48, Hitchcock .15, F'ndlay 34); extras totalled 51. Weston took four wickets for 52 lorp. Stringer two for 52 and Lgan two for 22 Tn tlie other match Ricearton bent St. Albans on the first innings. Rieeartou had made 275 runs in their first innings and St. Albans' first innings yielded .108 (North 23. H. C. Allqo 23. Martin not out 38). Evans took four wickets for 57 runs and His two for 41. In their second innings St. Albans lost six wickets for 272 (Woods G5. Brunton 50. Alloo 84, Doreen 3.1), Sydenham and East Christchurch will play off for the championship. -MATCHES AT WELLINGTON. |ISV TELEGIUPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION - .] WELLINGTON. Sunday. The senior cricket competition was continued on Saturday. Institute v. Midland.—lnstitute, 243 and seven wickets for 165, declared (Dempster 87), secured a three-point win pver Midland. 178 (Patrick 50), and four wickets for 40. . Old Boys y. Y.MjC.A.—Old Boys 241. Y.M.C.A. 124 (Pringle 38). Collins took four wickets for 43. In their second inning? Y.M.C.A. made 150 (White 40). Collins took four wickets for 23. Old Boys secured a three-poim win. Wellington v. Petone.—Wellington 184, Fetone 129 (Cat; 36). Hidaleston took fi\e wickets for 22 runs. Wellington, in their second innings, made 105 (Hiddieston not out 51). Wellington got a three-point win. Hutt v. Thomdon.—Hutt, who had made 252 on the previous day, easily gained a four-point victory over Thorndon.

ROWING CONTESTS.

RACE FOR SMITH SHIELD. WAITEMATA RETAIN TROPHY. The twelfth annual inter-club non-class fours race for the Smith Shield was rowed oti Saturday afternoon ever a course from the Orakei point of Hobson Bay to the eastern tide deflector. The trophy is one of the most prized among those for inter-club events, and the race is always marked by a splendid standard of rowing. The water conditions for the opening stages were rough, but the finishing stretch was ideal. Waitemata, the most-fancied crew, justified their supporters' confidence, and thoroughly deserved their success. The officers of tho day were:— Judge, Mr. F. L. Deliotte, president of the New South Wales Rowing Association, assisted by Mr. W. Mason, president Auckland Rowing Association; starter, .Mr. C. C. Cairns: umpire, Mr. A. Wilson. The four crews were:—North Shore: H. D. Davies (4), J. Laing (3), G. Archer (2), S. Bulland (1). Webb (cox). Auckland: W. B. Hill (4), J. Stevenson (3). R. Stace.v (2), C. McCormack (1), Copeland (cox). Waitemata: V. Smith (4), D. Smith (3). N. Doubleday (2), A. Stevenson (1), C. Howell (cox). West End: C. Wright (4). L. Skinner (3), S. Hadley (2). A. W. Newdick (1). Dowling (cox). St. George's: F. Hammond (4). V. Hargroaves (3), R. Walker (2), K. Welch (1). Webb (cox). The crews were in a splendid line when the starter's flag dropped. West End went away at a great pace, and gained a small lead, followed by Waitemata. who were a couple of feet ahead of North Shore and St. George. Auckland were last, and in tho first hundred yards broke an outrigger, ruining their chances. Waitemata displaced West End about half-way across Hobson Bay. North Shore drew level with West End, while St. George's, hampered in the roughest water, dropped back. Near the reef off Point Resolution Waitemata. swinging well to their work, were a length ahead, with North Shore second and West End third. Immediately the smooth water in Judge's Bay was reached Waitemata increased their lead and had the race as good as won. North Shore went away from West End. hut erratic steering lost the advantage. In the last dash West End put in a determined spurt for second place, but North Shore responded, and warding off the challenge gained second honours, three lengths astern of Waitemata. while West End were another half length away, and St. George's last, several lengths away. The winners of the shield to date arc:— 1913-14—North Shore 1919-20—West End 1914-15—Waitemata 1920-21—West Bind 1915-16—West End 1921-22—St. George's 1916-17 —West End 1922-23—St. George's 1917- IS—Ham i lton 1923-24 - W aitem at a 1918-19—Waitemata 19"24-25r—Waitemata

WEST END CLUB

MESSRS. 51A CREDITS'S TROI'HTES. Members of the West End Rowing Club rowed a set of trial fours on Saturday afternoon for trophies presented by Messrs. Macredio Bros. The usual course from the reclamation to the clubhouse v.as rowed, but the water conditions, especially at the start, were riot of the best. Good racing with keenly-fought finishes was witnessed. Mr. Macredie acted as judge. The first heat crews were:—V. Hewitt. ,T. Hanna, G. Bloxham, R. Ford; C. J. Courtenay, K. Newdick, L. McDonald. L. Strange. They jumped away together, and when about, a quarter of fne course had been covered Courtney took the lead. Hewitt's crew immediately spurted, but in a hard fight, to the finish Courtney won by a good length. In the second heat the crews were:—.7. Skinner. D. L. Francis, N. Conway, L. Katterns; G. Kanerva, A. C. Norden, C. Parvin, L. Stratton; A. E. Payne, T. O'Brien. H. Little, R. Snowden. The three crews raced away from a fine start, and remained ou even terms for three-quarters of the course. Skinner first, showed to advantage. In the run from the wharf all crews spurted, and Skinner, maintaining the lead, won by a hare length, with Kanerva second. The third heat crews were:- W. Bright, T. White, ,r. Ellis, L. Magnusson: G. Conway, G. Fogarty. W. Kellett, E. Mcßae. They raced evenly until the last stages, where Bright forged ahead and won a hard race by a bare canvas. In the final there was little, between the crews for the first quarter of the distance. Then Skinner took the lead, and though Courtney and Bright challenged near the wharf, an ffxeiting race to the line ended in Skinner winning by a canvas, with Courtney second and Bright close up third.

NEW ZEALAND EIGHT.

HAMILTON'S QUOTA TO FUND. [lit TKLEORAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] HAMILTON. Saturday. The stun of £23 has been raised in Hamilton to meet, the expenses to be incurred in sending the Now Zealand rowing eight to Australia.

WELLINGTON REGATTA.

ROWED IN HEAVY WIND. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. The Wellicctorj annual rowinc regatta was held yofilorday in extremely windy weather. Results;— Junior Pairs.—Petone. 3; Atcii, 2; Wellington, 3. Senior Sitiplea.—Union, I; Wellington. 2. Maiden Pairs.—Star, 1; Petone, 2; Union. 3. jJunior Single Scull?.—Wansanui, 1; Aramoho, 2; Petone, 3. Senior Fours—Star, I; Petone, 3. Time, Hm 58s. Youths' Fours.—Petono, 1; Avon, 2; Wairao, 3. iMaiden Double Serllp.—Aramoho, 1; Peitone, 2; Cnrteibuiy 3. 'Junior Fours.—Avon, ]; Union, 2; Petone, Senior Pairs. —Star were the only starterp. Maiden Foum—Petone, 1; Union, 2; Wnngunui, 3. Senior Double Sculls.—Union, 1; Wellington. 2. Jdaiden Fours.—Petone, 1; Avon, 2; Union, Junior Double Sculls.—Aramoho, 1; Avon, 2, Petone, 3.

CROQUET.

INTER-CLUB MATCH RESULTS. Results of inter-club matches in the Auckland Croquet Association's ; competitions are:— Senior G*ade.—Onehunsa, 256 points, v. Mount Hobson, 186; Ponsonby, 249, v. Epsom, 147; United, 245, v. Devonport, 008; Devonport Bowhntr, 220, v. Avondale, 220; Remuera, 223, v. Mount Albert, 207. Junior Grade.—St. Heliers Bay, 269, v. R«Tnuera. 122; Papatoetoe, 229, v. Auckland, Ui; Miami Hobeoo, 193, ISi.

TENNIS COMPETITIONS.

FATHER AND SON TOURNEY. MACKYS AND OHLSONS IN FINAL. The father and foil lemis. tournament commenced at, the Stanley Street courts on Saturday, when tho preliminary rounds and the semi-final were played. There were several clcmo contests. Maeky and Macky and Ohlfon and Ohlson reached tho final, which will be played next Saturday. Details are:— First, Rourd.—Macky and Macky beat, Kobr.rtfon and Robertson. 6—3, 6--4; Frown and Brown beat Chisholm and CJiisholru, 0 -1, o—s; Ohlson and Ohlson beat Colegrove rnd Colegrove. G—3, o—2; Stevenson and Stevenson won by default from Martir and MartinSecond Round.- Bowden and Bowden heat Turbo!'• and Turbott, o—-3, 6-0: Maeky find Macky beat Brown and Brown, o—o, 6 i : Ohlson and Ohlson beat, Stevenson an,l enson, 6—l, G—3; Rteadnian and S tea dm ar. beat Thomson and L. Thomson. o—3, ft -O. Semi-final.—-Macky and Macky beat Bowden and 80-vden, 6—3, 2—6, 6—4: Ohlson and Ohlson beat Steadman and Steadman, o—3, o—s.

B GRADE INTER-CLUB MATCH.

ONE HUNG A BEAT RE ML ERA. The B grade inter-club match betwen Remuera and Onehunea, at Stanley Street, was won by tho latter by a narrow margin. Results of the matches ore as follow, Iteriuara names being mentioned first:— Men's Singles.—N. Sturt beat Taylor, 6—5, g—l; Hui ter beat Harrison, o—2, 6—4; Young beat Atkins. I—6, 6-—2, 6—2; i. Sturt lost to Ohlson, 3—6, I—6. Ladies' Singles,—Miss Nieholls beat Miss Worrall, 2—o, 6—5, 6—3; Miss Pagni lost to Miss Litten. 3—o, o—o. Men's Doubles—N. Sturt and Hunter beat Taylor and Russell, o—o, 6-—4; Young and F. Sturt lost to Harrison and Ohlson. 3—6, 4 Kerr and Lovett lost to R. G. Taylor and 'Atkins, 4—6, 6—3, 7—9. Ladies' Doubles.—Misses Nicbolls ana Pagni lost to Miss Worrall and Mm, Rowley" 4__6, I—6; Muses Sloman and Richardson lost to Sfrs. Taylor and Miss Litten, 46, o—s. 2—6. , . Combined Doublea.—Levett and ita Richardton lost to 3. G. Taylor and Mrs. Rowley, 2—o, 2—6.

WAIKATO ASSOCIATION.

FIN A L B A NNER MATCHES. [BY TEIjF.GR A I'H. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. J HAMILTON. Sunday. The final of the Waikato Lawn Tennis Association's banner competition was played on the Hamilton courts yesterday afternoon between Cambridge and Hamilton teams. The contest resulted > ina wm for Hamilton by 11 matches to five. All the matches wore for the boat of 17 games. The results ftre follows* the Hamilton players being mentioned first:— Men's Singes. C. Marquand beat Hunter, 9 -7: .T. Horion beat Armstrong, 9—6: R. Norrie beat Swayne, 9—4 : G. Hunter beat Averill, 9—3; J. S. Webster beat llobs. 9—3: E. McCarroll beat, Burns, 9—7. Ladies' Singles.—Mrs. MeCracken beat Miss Armstrong. 9—2; Miss Bruce beat Miss Swayne. 9—B: Miss E. Newell beat Miss Garland. 9—5; Miss Scherer lost to Miss Thompson. 9—4. . Men's Doubles.—Horton and Norrie lost to Hooker and Swayne. 9—6; Marquand mid Hunter beat Averill and Ross. 9—2: Webster and McCarroll lost to Armstrong and Burns. 9—5. , „ Ladies' Doubles.—Misses Bruce and it/. Newell beat Miss Armstrong and Mrs. Swayne, 9—6: Mrs. McC'racken and Miss Scherer beat Misses Garland and Thompson, 9—5. „ „ ,ii Combined Doubles.—R. Tsorrie and Mrs. McCrackcn lost to Hunter and Miss Armstrong 9—7' G- Hunter and Miss Bruco heat Armstrong and Miss Garland. 9—6: E. McCarroll and Miss E. >*ewell beat Swayne and Mrs. Swayne. 9—4; J Webster and Miss Scherer lost to Averill and Miss Thompson. 9—5. LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP. WAIRAHAPA FTNAL DECIDED. [By TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. The Wairarapa ladies' lawn tennis championship final was played in Wellington on Saturday, when Miss Tracy (Wellington) defeated Miss Howlett (an English player). 9—7, 6—2. Miss Tracy is the New Zealand' university champion.

ATHLETICS.

SPORTS AT WELLINGTON. AUSTRALIANS COMPETE. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. The Australian athletes competed ct an athletic meelinsr on Saturday, at which there were 4000 people present. Results:—_ 75Yds. Test.—Leadbetter, I; Jenkins, 2; Grehan (Australia), 3. Won by a yard and run against a stiff wind. Time, S 2-ss. One Mile Handicap. Scatchard, 70yds, 1 } Donovan. 120 yds, 2; Priestley, scr, 3. Borlace (Australia) dropped out, and Whyte (Australia) finished sixth. One-mile Cycle Test. —O. Flett. 1 : Blakeway. 2; Burness (Australia), I!. Won by 25 yards. Time, 2m 43 3-ss. 220 Yds. Test.—Tracy, I; Lead better, 2; Grehan (Australia). 3. Won by a yard. Three-mile Handicap.—Hyde (Australia), 1: Sil-ror. 2: Drine, 3, Won by 90 yards. Time, 15nt 58 3-ss. Ilolay Race. —Wellington (Campbell. Kyle, Traey, Paris), 1; Australia. (Hyde. Whyte, Crreban. Parker). 2. Won by 10 yards. Time, 3m 47 2-ss. The Rale of wind was responsible for the poor times recorded

MEETING AT CLAUDELANDS.

THE HAMILTON CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH. — OWN COfti'FSrONDENT.] HAMILTON, Saturday. The Hamilton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held its second series of events this afternoon on the Claudelands Showgrounds. The entries were good, and some close finishes were witnessed. The following are, the results:— 75Yds. (under IS). —<J. Frost, »<~r. 1: G. Quinn, scr. 2; C. Latta, J.vd, :i. Time, Bs. 220 Yds. Handicap,—G. Frost, 7yds, 1; C. McOough. oyds. 2; H. Mayes. • Byds, and ,T McMikken. scr. dead-heat, 3. Time, '25 3-5s 880Ycis. (under 18).--8. Keenan. 80yds, 1: C. Latta, 40yds, 2; O. Pressor, 40yds, 3. Time. 2m 255. , Ono-milo Senior Handicap.---G. McGough, 40yds, I; W. G. Woods, 10yds, 2; A. Willey, 40yds. 3. Time, 5m 0 3-ss. One-mile Cycle (under 18).- PrwoH, 10yds, 1; Den?:, 30yds. 2; Tattley, 35yds, 3. Time, 3m lf.s. One and a-half Mile Cycle Handicap.— Prescott, 240 yds. 1: Spence, 210 yds, 2; Smith. 130 yds. 3. Time. 4m fls Three-mile. Cycle. No. I.—Prescott, 490 yds, 1- Snell, 420 yds, 2; Spenco, 42.0 yds, U. Time, 9m 47 2-ss. No. 2: Stewart. 270 yds, 1; Wright., 240 yds, 2; D. Morris,' 30yds, 3. Time, 9m 545. __

OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIPS.

TEAM FOR WANG AN UT. [by telegraph.—press association.] DUNEDIN, Sunday. The Otago Centre, N.Z.A.A.A.. held its annual championship meeting yesterday. The List shield, awarded for most points in the championship events, went to the Civil Service Club, with 34. Invercargill scored 24 and Otaao University 11 . The Reid Cup, tor the competitor gaining most points in the championship events, "was won by J. P. Wayte (Invercargill) with 12. R. W. Lander (Civil Service) and H. I). Morgan (University), secured nine points each and J. P. Joyce (Civil Service), 8. 880 yds Plat Championship.—W. L. Bews (Invercargill), 1; J. G Forbes. 2; I'. J. D. Rolfe (Anglican). 3.. Time 2m 7 4-ss. Mile Cycle Championship.—A. C. h. Wills, 1.; s. Gillan, 2; A. M. Iv. It mm, 3. Time, 2m 30 3-ss, , ... „ _ One-mile Flat, Championship.—K ,L. Brown (Civil Service), 1; J. V. Macoe (Bnlclutha), 2; F. J. D. Rolfe (Anglican), 3. Time, 4m 45 2-sa. ... Three-mile Walk Championship.—J. Cameron (St. Patrick's). 1; J. A. Wilson (Civil Service), 2. . High Jump Championship.--J. P. Wayte (Invercargill), sft oin., 1; R. W. Lander, 2; F. .T. D. Rolfe, )). „ „ Three-mile . Flat Championship.—E. L, Brown (Civil Service), J: C. W. Frye (Caversham), 2; T. W. Dove (St. Kilda), 3. Time, Three-mile Cycle Championship.—S, GilImu 1; A. C. E| Wills. 2; A, M. K. Nairn, 3. Time, 7m 37 2-ss. Relay Championship, 880 yds, 440 yds, and 220yda.—Civil Service, 1; Invercargill, 2: Anglican. 3. Time. 4m 1 2-ss. The following team has been selected to represent Otago at the New Zealand Championship meeting at Wanganui next Friday and Saturday:— J. P, WayiJ R. C. Morgan, R. W. Lander, L. Brown and <7. B. McMiVen. Mr. .1. H. Jjiet will ba-snaawpei and Mcg&to pl ie® SHago cnokia

YACHTING.

DEVONPORT YACHT CLUB. ANNUM. REGATTA The Devonport Yacht Club held its annual regatta, on Saturday _ afternoon. .All the races started and finished off the JaußCh Speedwell, moored just below the V ictoria Wharf, There -was »■ Rood attendance of the public on the Matiue Parade and the Wharf, while si. large number of boats lay at anchor off the parade. A. nice sailing breeze from the west was blowing when the races started, but about five o'clock the wind dropped and many of the boats wero unable to finish. The courses for the 18ft. and larger classes were rattier too long for an afternoon's sail and it was only after a tedious journey that the last of the boats, Wairiki and Wild Wave, were able (o finish, the former at 7.27 p.m._ arid the latter a minute later, while 1,10 finish was recorded in the race for class H. The officials in charge of the racing were, starter. Mr. W. A. Wilkinson, assisted by Messrs. W. Aldridge and G. Hos?an; time-; keeper. Mr, W. A. Wilkinson; judge, Mr. G. E. Laycock. Details are is follows: THE KEEL YACHTS. The race for classes A and B brought out six competitors, which wore led over the line by Moana closely followed by Ngahau, lorangi, Kotiri and Windward. Prize. crossed too soon and lost 1m 10s in retuining. There was a mix up after the start but all managed to clear one another though lorangi lost time before she really got going properly. Moana continued her lead on the beat up to the Stanley Bay mark but on the run down again she was passed by lorangi. Passing the flagship on the run to the Bastion the order was: lorangi. Moana, Prize, Kotiri, Ngahau and Windward. When they returned to the harbour from the channel the position remained unaltered. On the completion of the first round the times were: lorangi, 4h 18m 12a; Moana, 4h 22m 30s; Prize, 4h 23m 20s; Kotiri,. 4h 83m 20s; Ngahau, 4b 41m 15s. The wind now began to drop and Blow progress was made on the next round. Beating up the harbour for the last time the order was} Bull the same until Mechanic's Bay was reached, where Prize passed Moana, the wind now having fallen very light. The finishing times were: lorangi (scr), 6h 2m 535: Prize (11m), Oh 15m 245: Moana (115 m), 6h 15m 44a: Kotiri (253 m), 6h 47m Gs. Ngahau and Windward did not finish. Result: lorangi, 1; Moana, 2; Prize, 3. , Wairiki, Delville and Scout were the only starters in the race for classes C and b. Wairiki and Delville got away together, but Scont was five minutes late, uhe leaders made a close run of it on the beat up to the top mark, but when sheets were eased Wairiki drew away from her rival and led for the remainder of the course, finishing at 7h 27m 50s. Delville arid Scout gave up on the second round. THE CENTREBOARD BOATS. Only Cora, Awatcre, and Valkyrie started in the race for class 11. Cora crossed the line 30s ahead of Awatcre whilo Valkyrie was 8m late and after sailing portion of the course gave up. Cora completed one round and then returned, while Awatere Wd3 forced to give up- on the final round on account of the wind dropping. The race for classes L. and a. brought out 11 competitors, which were all. very keen on getting a good start. Venus was first away and next to her came Dpreen. Lovelight, Ngaru, Varuna, and Kokiri, with tbe others handy. A foul occurred between Rahiri and Wairere, the latter ripping ner mainsail so badly that she was unable to take part in the race. On the run down the harbour from the Stanley Bay Venus overhauled Varuna and showed the way out of the channel. On the beat back a"ain however, Varuna regained her position. On the completion of the first round Ngaru, which was always handy, took charge, but she was later on passed _ by Venus and Varuna. The finishing times wore: Varuna (3m). 6h 31m 50s; Venus (scri, (>h 33m 15s; Ngaru (2m). Gh 42m 513; Kokiri dim), f-h 43m lis. Tho others did not finish. Result: Varuna, 1; Venus, 2; Ngaru, 3. _ . , , It was reported to the officials by a competitor that Varuna had rounded the Stanley Bay mark on the wrong hand. This matter will be referred to the club to deal %vith and also_ a protest received from the owner of Wairere against Rahiri. In the race for the star class .June led Ola IV., and. Moa over the line. Oia I\. was Boon in the lead and once in that position w&fl never headed. She finished at fih 40m 'sss. both June and Moa retiring on the second round. THIi; OPEN BOATS. The start of the race for class S. waa the best of the day. eight boats crossing the line within seconds of one another, except Colleen which was fouled by a launch anchored near the line. Sea Sleigh was first to show out and then came Aratu, Namu. Rival and Muru with the others handy. Namu assumed the lead early in the race and was never headed. The finishing times were: Namu (scr), 4h 33m 455; Aratu (3m), 4h 37m 30s: Rival (7m), 4h 39m 9s; Muru (101 m), 4h 39m :50s; Sea Sleigh (9m), 4h 39m 38s; Mascotte (7m). 4h 41m 15s; Garnet (12m), 4h 52m 18s. Result: Muru, 1; Sea Sleigh, 2; Rival, 3. . There were five competitors in the race for Classes V. and M , Motlie leading the way over the line closely followed by ,t hantom. Surprise, Wild Wave, and the new boat Decima. Surprise led on the first round and then camo Mollic aud Phantom. On the second round, however, all gave up except surprise and Wild Wave, the finishing times being: Surprise (Bcr). 7h 8m 355, 1; V> lid Wave (sm). 7h 28m 405., 2. The five competitors in the race for the Jellicoo Class were sent away to a. good start with the exception of Idler, which was several minutes late. Queen March was first over the line and next to her came Joan, Iron Duke. Ranpri and Dnlcio in that order. Queen March and Joan drew away from the others on tbe run to the sandpit, beacon and when they hauled on the wind Queen March increased her lead from Joan, On the completion of tbe first, round the times were: Queen March, 4h 12m 10s; Joan, 4h 13m 425; Iron Duke, 4h 13m 555; Rangi, 4h 14m 40s; Dttlcie, 4b 14m 5Ka; Idler, 4h lfim 30s. The same order was kept on tho second round and the finish was timed as follows: Queen March (scr), 4h 54m 17s; Joan (1m), 4h 57m 30s; Iron Duke (1m), 4h 57m 525; Rangi (45m), 4h 58m 40s: Dulcie (4m). 4h 59m 15s; Idler. 5h lm 20s. Result: Rangi, i; Queen March. 2: Dulcie, 3. Tho race for Class T. saw five boats face the starter. Westward and Kismet were the first away and the two boats soon drew away from the others. On the completion of tho first rouud Westward was leading Kismet, but tho latter replaced her rival on the second round. The finishing times were: Kismet (scr). 4h 47m 50s; Westward (3m), 4h 49tn 3la: Edna (12m). 4h 58m 30s; Rarawai MOm), 5b 7m 40s: Jrene grave up. Result: Edna, 1; Westward, 2; Kismet, 3. Cupid led the way over the line in the race for Class Y. and next to her came Bronzewmg. Sea Nymph. Sea Shell, aud Sunbeam in that order. Cupid continued her lead on both rounds of the course, but Bronzewing had to gave place to Sea Nymph. Tbe finishing times wero: Cupid (scr), f»h 3m 48s; Sea Nymph (scr), 5h fim 10s; Bronzewing (3jm). ah 7m 9s: Sea Shell (9m). oh 17m 17s: Sunbeam (8m), Ah 18m 10s. Result: Bronzewing, 1; Cupid, 2; Sea Nymph, 3. The race for _ Class 'A. bronchi out six competitors, which were led over the line by Winsome and after a very interesting contest Tio beat Winsome over the finishing line by three seconds. The times were: Tio (Jm),' 5h 29m 40s; Winsome (scr), 5h 29m 435; Myrth (lim), fill 3flm 0s; Sport (Jm). r.h 31m 15s; Comet (scr), 5b 35m 355; Lai Lai (sm), 5h 38m 355. Result: Myrth, 1; Tio, 2; Winsome, 3. TTIK LAUNCHES. There were five competitors in tbe race for cruising launches, namely Romance If., Vivian, Alpha. Loss. Methinia,, and Esther G. Romance 11. soou opened up a big lead and led all the way. The finishing times were: Romance (scr), 4b 37m 33a; Vivian (9m 450). 4h 55m 2s; Esther G. (2lm 355), 5h 1m 225; Methinia (2Gm 50s), 5h 7m 7s. Result: liomanc.o 11., 1; Esther (»., 2; Methinia, 3. Alpha Lass gave rip. For the speed boats event tho handicajps wero given at tho start, the race being decided over a course of six laps. Miss Eileen was sent away first followed by Miss Tere., • Firefly and Miss Devonport in that order. The finishing times were: Miss Devonport, dm 15s), 4b 56m 108, 3; Miss Eileen (18m), 4h 57m 18s. 2; Firefly (4m 45a), 4h 59m 355, 3. Miss Tere gave up on the third round.

YACHTING AT TAURANGA.

[BY telegraph. —own correspondent.] TAURANGA. Saturday. The Tauranga Yacht and Power-boat Club continued its season's program mo on Thursday, when two races -were sailed. In the first-class yacht race Janet's gear carried away and Matua, the other competitor, then retired. Results:— Sec-ond Glass Yachts.—A. Leslie's junior. Sea Love, 1; G. lies' Ngaio, 2. Seven-footers Sailing Race.—E. Gilbert's Miskal, 1; P. Robinson's Gazelle, 2; F. Lysaght's Kestrel, 3. Twelve started. Seven-footers sailed in the Thursday series for the Mann Cup. Jonquil, 1; Speedwell, 2; Curlew, 3.