TODAY'S SPORT

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25054, 18 November 1944, Page 5

TODAY'S SPORT

Cricket competitions will be continued in Auckland this afternoon. In the principal match at Kden Park in the Auckland Association's championship Middlemore totalled 203 against Parncll No. 0, which lost one wicket for three rnns. Eden-Ponsonby-Balrnoral made IW'i against University, the latter losing two wickets for 19. Air Force was dimissed for 105 by Grafton-Y.M.C.A., which replied with 157 for two wickets. North Shore was all out for 143 in the same at Devonport with Purnell No. 1. The latter compiled 11G for ono wicket. Suburban matches will bo played at the Domain and women's games at Melville Park. Sports day will be held at Carlaw Park unrte>r the control of the Auckland Girls' Athletic Association. The heats have already been decided and the finals will be commenced at two o'clock this afternoon. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the Victoria Cruising Club, and the Takapuna Boatinpr Club will hold races off Westhaven. The Victoria Cruising Club will have class racing, the first event starting at 2.10 p.m. The Takapuna Boating Club will decide the first of the Cornwell Cup trials to select the crew to represent Auckland. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is staging a special invitation race for (he Ifift M class, in which the five yachts built for recreational use in the Islands for the United States Army Air Corps will compete with the local boats of this class. The race will start at 3 p.m. from the Victoria Cruising Club's starting line. SCHOOL BOXING Marist Brotner9' Sohool.—The annual championships of the Marist Brothers' School. Vermont Street, were held at Leys Institute gymnasium. The tournament was under the control of the Auckland Boxing Association. The contestants had been coached by the association's instructor, Mr C. Linden, and also by the well-known heavy-weight M. Mcßugli A high standard was shown and soinp stirring contests took place. Winners of trophies (no contestant could win two trophies) were; Bill Dervan Memorial Cup (presented by H. I Lynne), for loyalty, keenness and ability: C. Keith. Norwood Cup (presented by Mr W. Norwood), most scientific boxer: J. Wallis. Calixtus Cup (presented by All Gold Club), heavy-weight: P. Goodall. Marist Cup (presented by Marist Rugby Club), light-weight: S. Fincliam. Perry Trophy (presented by Mr V. Perry), winner of best bout- J. Stretton. Downey Cup (presented by Rev. Father Downey), best loser: R. Draeicevich. A gold medal was presented to each •winner, and a silver medal to each loser, by Mr W Norwood. Results were:—Atomic-weight: T Glenn limit N. Kennedy Mosquito-weight: 13 .Jamieson beat T. O'llanlon Wasp-weight: .J McIvandry beat (J Hrstich Fly-wcighl I' Cervin heal T Davis Spitfire-weight; J. Tiuetti heal L. I'rall Feather-weiglit: 1. Skcen beat P. Norwood Corvette-weight: .f. Davis lient B. O'Mearn Light-weight: S. Fincliam beat T. Scurrjih. Deslroyer-weight: H. Smith beat K. Macleod. Bomber-weight: M. Stead heat B. Farrington. Corsair-weight: P. Wiibraham beat M. Meyer Mustangweiglit: P. Kcenan beat G C'lark. Welterweight: P. Henley beat C. Brerinnn. Middleweight; C. Keith beat R. Dragicevich. Cruiser-weight: J. Stretton beat R. Johnson. Light-heavv-welght: J. Wallis beat T. Farach. P. Goodall beat P. Mills DEATH "OF CRICKETER SYDNEY. Nov 17 C. E "Charlie Kelleway, one of the stoutest-hearted cricketers Australia has known, lias died, aged 55 He had been ill for nearly a year. Although less gifted than many other famous players, Kelleway rose to great heights by his determination to succeed. In a first-class career, lasting from 1010 to 102s>. Kelleway represented Australia in 20 lest matches, eight being against South Africa. In tests against England his batting average was 31.21, and his bowling figures 31 wickets at, the cost of 31.29 each. Against South Africa his batting average was 54.80 and his bowling 15 wickets at a cost of 35.2 a wicket. In Sheffield Shield cricket he and W. Bardsley put up 307 for the fifth wicket partnership for New South Wales against Eolith Australia in 1021. This iR still a world's record.