SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20288, 22 December 1927, Page 15

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

BOWLING. THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM. (Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright.) MELBOURNE, December 21. A social match New Zealand v. the Victorian Bowling Association officials (five rinks) resulted in the latter winning by 129 to 99. Following are the scores:—Officials 34, Now Zealand (Watson, Strahan, Eagletou, Piper) 13; Officials 21 Now Zealand (Wheeler, M'Gregor, Keeling, Mobday) 17 ; Officials 29, New Zealand (Drummond, Short, Goldwnter, Thomas) 13; Officials 21, New Zealand (Hunt, Rowe, Casey, Hills) 24 Officials 24, Now Zealand (Farrow, Rudd, Stone, Clark) 27.

BOXING. EUGENE CRIQUI BEATEN. (Press **Esoc*iatiOD—By Telegraph—Copyright.) PARIS, December 21. (Received Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.) In a 12-round contest Eugene Criqui, ex-feather-weight champion of the world, fought Gustave flummery, aged 19, for the feather-weight championship of France, but gave up in tho sixth round. The tight was short and exciting. The ex-champion attempted his famous uppercut, but Mummery, brimming over with tho energy of youth, forced the fighting and overwhelmed Lis opponent. Only Criqui’s skill, courage, and ring tactics enabled him to last to, tho sixth round, when ho raised his band, hi floating that ho was beaten.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE DECISION AGAINST COOK CONTESTED BY THE PUBLIC. (Frcs» vssotnatlOD —Bt Telegraph— Copyright.) LONDON, December 21. (Received Deo. 21, at 7.45 p.m.) Tho Romo correspondent of the Morning Post says that the fight between Cook and Carolis was the feature of tho international programme at one of the greatest displays of boxing ever seen in Romo. The verdict that Carolis was a winner on points was loudly contested by tlio public, w’hose opinion is now endorsed by the press, which affirms that a draw was justified. Carolis, who while training, admitted respect for his experienced opponent, opened cautiously, but suddenly started forcing tho fight in tho third round. Tho Australian, who was undoubtedly surprised, retaliated with vigour, tho contest developing into a battle royal. Cook was twice warned for butting, while Carolis was frequently in distress owing to Cook’s methods and clinches. Despite tho verdict, the men finished all square after a memorable fight such as cannot ho seen in countries with inflated purses and allied business interests.

SQUASH RACQUETS. PRINCE OF TV ALES A FINALIST. (British Official Wireless.) (I’rcim association—Cr telegraph —Copyright.) RUGBY, December 20. (Received Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.) After a fine display of skill and endurance, the Prince of Wales this afternoon defeated Lieutenant-commander Kershaw by three wins to two in the second round of tho Royal Navy and Royal Marinos Squash Racquets Championship. Kershaw is the well-known international Rugby ■player, and generally one of the best British athletes. Bv hi s win tho Princo enters the semi-final of the championship, where he will oppose Lieu tenant-common dor Mackenzie.

SANDERS CUP TRIALS. WELLINGTON RACE. (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, December 21. In a further Sanders Oup trial to-day Wellesley II won from All Black by 90 seconds.