LAND AND WATER.

Otago Witness, Issue 3085, 30 April 1913, Page 58

LAND AND WATER.

It was stated at the annual meeting of the Now Zealand Hockey Association Isays the Press) that, according to returns from the associations affiliated to the association, the number of hockey players in the dominion is 5068. This number does not include all the lady players, as some of the ladies’ clubs are not directly affiliated to the association, and docs not include all the players in file Auckland district. In Canterbury there are 1152 players, and in Hawke’s Bay 879. JUDGMENT AGAINST GRAY. MELBOURNE, April 24. In reference to the action in which John Roberts sued George Gray for £2307 for breach of agreement (for which judgment was obtained in London), a verdict was given for the plaintiff. Leave to appeal was granted. WRESTLING. CHICAGO, April 24. Zybszko defeated Lo Marin in two straight falls, the first occupying 55 minutes and the second 43 minutes. The winnerwill meet Goteh.

LAWN TENNIS. COVERED COURTS CHAMPIONSHIP. LONDON. April 22. In t-lie covered courts championship at the Queen’s Club, F. Low beat C. P. Dixon (who captained the English, team against Australasia in the last Davis Cup contest) in the first round. 8-6, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. April 24. In the semi-final of the Doubles at, the covered courts championship meeting Daveson and Mavrogordato beat Dixon and Ritchie, 3-7, 8-5, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. April 25. In the covered courts championship third round Doust (New South Wales) beat M. G. J. Ritchie, 7—5, I—6, 6—3, 6—o. Larsen beat Doust (New South Wales) in the semi-final, 6—3, 6—2. April 27. Davsen beat Larsen in the Singles final, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. Gobert did not defend his title. Lamb and Gore beat Davsen and Mavrogorvato in the final of the Doubles, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.