SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20281, 14 December 1927, Page 10

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. SPLIT IN AUSTRALIA. A NEW BODY FORMED. (Prest Association —By Telegraph—Oopyrlglit i SYDNEY, December 13. A split has occurred in British Association football circles and a now body known as the New South Wales State Soccer League has been formed. The now body consists of nine of the strongest clubs in the State. The Soccer team’s tour of New Zealand next season will probably be affected, as the New South Wales Association, in a circular to the clubs, says that by associating themselves with the new movement the players automatically disqualify themselves from any chance of a trip to New Zealand. TROTTING. AUCKLAND CUP MEETING. HORSES FRoir AUSTRALIA. (Preen Association—B' Teirijnipli iJopynght I SYDNEY, December 13. P Riddle, owner and trainer, is leaving for New Zealand on Friday, taking with him Sheik, Happy Rosa, and Native Prince. Sheik is engaged in the Auckland Cup. BOXING. LACHIE MACDONALD'S WIN. A POPULAR DECISION. (Press Association -Bv Telegraph—Copyright ) SYDNEY, December 13. Macdonald scored frequently against Fratini with a straight left to the head. The Italian excelled in infighting. The New Zealander was almost outed in the fourteenth round, when he had both his eyes badly cut, hut Fratini lacked the strength to follow up his advantage. Macdonald revived, and well earned a popular decision. THE BANTAM CHAMPIONSHIP. M’ALLISTER KNOCKED OUT. T'n ep AAKOr-mtuin -Bv IVlccr.ipt) Cnpvru'ht.) MELBOURNE. December 13. In the bantam championship of Australia Eddie John knocked out Billy M'Allister in the fourth round. M'Allistcr has been matched by the Wellington Association to meet Johnny Lcckic and Tommy Griffiths in January next. BOUT IN NEW YORK. LOTJGHRAN BEATS SLATTERY. (Press Association—Bt Telegraph-Copyright > NEW YORK, December 12. (Received Dec. 13, at 10 p.m.) Tom Loughran, of Philadelphia, won the decision over Jim Slattery, of Buffalo, in 15 rounds, and gained recognition as the world’s light-heavy-weight champion. —A. and N.Z. Cable. AQUATICS. REGATTA AT ST. LEONARDS. Over 50 vears have passed since a regatta has been held at St. Leonards or Burkes, but a meeting of boating enthusiasts in the district held last night decided to revive the event, February 4 being fixed as the date. -A strong committee was formed with Mr H. Davis as convener, and M r C. L Hayward as secretary. The regatta will bo bold at bt. Leonards. INTERNATIONAL CROQUET. TO.JNAMKNtIn MELBOURNE. (rrcß , -w.ata.ri B, Telegraph-(''.pvnent ) MELBOURNE, December 13. (Received Dec. 13, at 9.30 p.m.) At the international croquet tournament in the semi-final of the doubles championship Miss Retallack (England) and J. Windsor defeated Mr and Mrs O. d. Miller (Warleigh), 26—7 . In the semi-finals of the singles championship Mrs Hogarth (Bnghlon) defeated Colonel Dupre (England) 26—9, and C. J. Miller defeated J Windsor, 26 0. The game between Mrs C. <L Miller and Sir Francis Wemyss is unfinished. ~, . ~ Keen disappointment was felt at the defeat of the Millers in the doubles championship. They were unable to strike form. RUGBY FOOTBALL. THE ALL BLACKS’ TOUR. SYDNEY WANTS A MATCH. (rr ,. 5P Association —By Telegraph-Copyright.) SYDNEY, December 13. (Received Dec. 14, at 1 a.m.) Considerable surprise has been expressed in RnMiv circles at the cabled statement that the All Blacks, although arranging to plav'a match in Melbourne en route to South Africa, refuse to nlay a match in Sydney. Rugbv officials state that thev" caiinot understand the attitude adopted, particularly in view of the friendly relations existing _between New Zealand and New South Males. bowling. THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM. BEATEN BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA, ; Association -By Telegraph—Copyright . ADELAIDE, December 15. j (Received Dec. 14. at 1 a.m.) The New Zealanders opened their tour to-dav at Toorak Two nights of travel ling and an oppressive day unsettled them, and not till near the end did they get the strength of the greens, >Vu;h Australia wop easily by 135 to 59, (raiia, 25; New Zealand illnnt. Short, Casey. Stone', j 5: South Anstra'ia. 32; New Zealand (Drummond, Lee. Thomas, Claiki. 12; South Australia.. 38; New Zealand (Rowe, Strahan. Piner. Farrow). 16. South Australia. 40- New Zealand (Watson. M'Gregor. Kaslefep. Dibs'. 16. For (o-mormw o trip in Dm north has been arranged. Extreme hospitality is beina shown to the tourists.