LAND AND WATER

Otago Witness, Issue 3511, 28 June 1921, Page 38

LAND AND WATER

“BLUE” FOR AVIATION. LONDON, Juno 21. Oxford and Cambridge liave decided to give • "Blue” for aviation. Tlie first interuniversity flying race has been fixed for July 16 at Hendon. ATHLETICS. NEW RUNNING RECORDS. NEW YORK, June 19. Charles Paddock, at Pasadena, broke the world's record for 90 yards in 8 4-ssee, and the 110 yards record, his time being 10 l-ssec. He equalled the record for 100 yards in 9 3-ssee.-SIX-MILE RUNNING RECORD. STOCKHOLM. June 23. Nurmi, a winner at the Antwerp games, broke Shrubb's six-miie record by ISsec. HARRIERS. The Pacific Club hc-ld its Two-mile Handicap at Forbury Park, the track being in a very heavy condition. Twenty runners faced the starter (Mr C. W. Clark). The pace was very solid from ihe start. On passing the judge’s box in the first lap C. Brown and W. Brown held the leading positions, and Kennedy had moved up into a good place. Many retired from the race on completing tin's lap. finding it too slippery running without spikes. The second lap saw VV. Brown .till leading, closely followed by C. Brown. Jordan, and Bertie. Kerr, who was running well, moved into third place going down the back stretch, and eventually into second po.ition. W. Brown put in a good run in the finishing straight, beating Kerr by about 10 yards. Result:—W. Brown, 55-ec. 1; A. E. Kerr, 25sec, 2; 11. P. Bertie, 35>ec. 3; G. Kennedy, ser, 4. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. The Cargill Road Methodist Harriers held their weekly run from the Abbotsford tv hoolrooni. Despite the cold weather a good number of members participated. The Cavercjham Harriers held their weekly run from the Wakari School. Paper was dispensed with, and the pack, to the number of 26. under the whistle of Captain Frye, bad a most enjoyable run. The Anglican Harrier and Amateur Athletic Club held its first series of sports events at, Forbury Park, consisting of ICO yards, 440 yards, and high jump, ami shotputt handicap. The following officials controlled tlie meeting:—Starter, Mr W. Rialkin; timekeeper. Mr IT. B'aekwood ; judges, Messrs P. V . Ik cen and T». 11. M'Kernan; marksman, Mr (!. Euekhnrst. The first, event, the 100 yards’ handicap, proved to be a closely and keenly contested race, the result !>--ing A. Simpson. 7vds 1; S. Gale, 2.lyds, 2; Ilarkness. 4Avds, 3, Deaker, scr, 4. Time, Usee The 440 yards handicap also proved a very interesting race, the condition of the track making the running hard. The honours again went to Simpson, who proved himself a stayer «s well as a sprinter. Result: Simpson. Stlyds, 1; Deaker, 10yds. 2: Gale, scr. 3. Time, 50 4-ssec. The high jump followed, some excitement being caused in this event and also some good jumping, the result being: Dewar (9in). sft sin. 1 : MC'albim (lOin). 6ft 4in. 2; Steel (7in). sft 3in. 3. The shot putt followed, this event being very closely contested. Result: M‘Ca!lum 3ft 6:n), 26ft 8"o, 1: Luokhurst (scr), 25ft Sin 2; Deaker (Ift 6in), 25ft 2in, 3.

The St. Patrick Harriers ran as the guests of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Anderson’s Bay. The harriers were afterwards entertained at tea by the Little Sisters. POLO. AMERICA DEFEATS ENGLAND. LONDON, June 19. The King and Queen, the Queen of Spain, and many royalties witnessed the first of the polo tests between England and America. Tlie latter won by 11 goals to 4. The game was very fast. The Americans, who were better mounted, having superb ponies, played with more understanding. The British threw away chances through poor shooting and lack of cohesion. June 22. In tlie second ‘polo test America beat England by 10 goals to 6. England again missed chances through bad shooting.—A. and N.E Cable. BOXING. PROFESSIONAL CONTEST IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 20. A professional ten-round contest for a purse and expenses was held to-night between two Australians —Bob Williams (10.0) and Pat Gleeson (9.9). Williams won on points. SOUTHLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. - INVERCARGILL, June 21. The Southland Boxing Association opened its championship tournament to-night. In the open middle-weight class W. Smyllie (Oamaru) defeated J. Lyell (Invercargill) rather easily, the towel being thrown in. In a spirited fight R. M'Leod (Invercargill) snatched a victory from H. Choye (Dunedin). In the light open class W. J. Sycamore had a win "from Campbell (Dunedin). In the open feather-weight W. Watt (Invercargill) had a win over J. Roberts (Hedgehope). In the same class L. F. Drew (Dunedin) won on points from S. Sarvey (Invercargill). In the open bantams J. A. Boreliam was outpointed in his bout with J. Doyle (Bluff). In the light novice section R. H. Fulcher (Dunedin) had the better of a hard-fought battle with L. Dixon (Bluff). June 22. The Southland boxing tournament was concluded to-night, the finals producing some good fights. W. "Watt (Dunedin) defeated B. Thompson rather easily in the semi-final of the featherweight championship. He also won the final, outfighting W. J. Sycamore (Clifton). R. H. Fulcher (Dunedin) was outpointed in the final of the bantam novice class, when lie met S. Sarvey (Invercargill). E. M’Quarrie (Invercargill) had an easy win from W. Smyllie (Oamaru) in the final of the middle-weight championship. The bantam-weight championship was won by L. F. Drew (Dunedin) in a close fight. BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP. NEW YORK, June 22. Jack M‘Auliffe, undefeated light-weight champion, who is observing Jack Dempsey, says the champion's most notable failing is that he burns out quickly. He ’ needs a lot of wind for speed in offence, and he has no defence, which is wide and open, and -he can be hit by anyone fast enough to beat him. He knows nothing of boxing, and lias a very poor guard, which Carpentier will be able to hit over and under. The Jersey City State Boxing Commission has announced that Harry Artie will referee at the Dempsey-Carpcnlier fight. June 24. Carpentier gave his last public exhibition bv knocking out three of his new sparling partners, who replaced -Tournee and G ans. This try-out, is the best Carpentier has shown in public. Several observers consider that he is too finely drawn. Deschiunps announces that Carpenf ier’s last week’s training will Ire strictly secret. Dempsey is resting on nltevnaie days. He is al.-o working secretly. Dempsey is favourite. Many favour Carpentier from sentimental reasons, but few seem really to believe that he is strong enough to withstand Dempsey’s powerful body IdoOfs. A surprising number of French and Enpli o sportsmen have arrived to witness the fight.

LAWN TENNIS

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS. LONDON, June 21. At the Wimbledon championships Kingscote beat F. M. B. Fisher. June 24. At Wimbledon, in the singles, Lycett beat Beamish, B—6,8 —6, B—6, 6 —4. Campbell Young, the Irish champion, who is a promising Davis Cup candidate, beat Gobert, 9 —7, I—6,1 —6, 4—G, 4—2. Gobert retired in the fourth set owing to a strained leg. King'scote beat Mavrogordato, 6 —o, 10—8, 6 —4. Shimidzu beat Lycett, o—3,0 —3, 9—ll, 3 —6, 6—2, 10—8.

BOWLING

By

Jack.

The first annual meeting of the Hampden Bowling Club was held on June 15. The annual report contained appreciative references to those who had done so much gratuitously in the construction of the green. After the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the following officebearers were elected for the ensuing season: President, Mr W. Nicolson; vicepresident, Mr A. A. M‘William; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Melville; committee— Messrs A. B. Lang, G. Davis, J. R. Douglass, C. Woodley, W. 11. Murc-ott, D. Prain; auditor, Mr D < '■ Dunbar. In proposing the re-election of the president. Air A. B. Lang spoke in eulogistic terms of the organising work done by Mr W. Nicolscn during the period of construction. The green has been most carefully relevelled and heavily top-dressed, a new hedge has been planted, and the. surrounding fence improved and wire-netted throughout. Everything points to a much improved playing surface for next season, while ihe attention paid to the surroundings should add greatly to the attractiveness of the green during the coming season. To meet certain necessary expenditure a bazaar is to be held in July. ST. CLAIR CLUB. The annual meeting was held in the pavilion on Thursday evening with an attendance of ever 40 members. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr IT. W. Jones (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs J. Seddon and J. R. Rodgerson; committee —Messrs H. C. Jones, W. Speight, T. C. Coull, R. M’Naughton; Match Committee —Messrs J. Seddon, W. R. Piddington, J. R, Rodgerson; delegates to centre, Messrs J. H. Hancock and G. W. L-anham; auditor, Mr R. A. Cleland; treasurer, Mr Alex. Kilpatrick; secretary, Mr W. R. Piddington. CALEDONIAN CLUB. The annual report presented at the annual meeting, held on Saturday night, stated that the past season had been one of the most successful in the club’s history. The balance sheet showed that ’ from a financial point of view the club was never in a more satisfactory position, mainly owing to the energy of the treasurer (Mr R. C. Procter), who reduced tlie outstanding dues to an absolute minimum. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing season: —President, Mr A. F. Browne; vice-presidents, Messrs W. X. Henaghan and IT. T. Andrews; secretary, alt E. Clancy; treasurer, Mr R, Procter; committee' —Messrs D. Trainer, J. Hansen, J. Hunger-ford, J. Edwards, and C. Eyre; auditors, Messrs A. M‘Don aid and' R. T. Wheeler; delegates to centre—Messrs K. Procter, W. Henaghan, and A. F. Browne. Mr J. Abbott was unanimously appointed sole selector for the club. NEW ZEALAND TOURING TEAM. LONDON, June 19. Scotland beat the New Zealand bowlers in the test match at Glasgow by 74 to C 7. June 21. The New Zealand bowlers beat Dumbarton by 118 to 99. J ime 22. Ayr beat the New Zealand bowlers by 133 to SI. » June 23. Kilmarnock beat the New Zealand bowlers by 132 points to 128. J imo 24. The New Zealand bowlers beat Stirling, 126-112.-GOLF. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS. WELLINGTON, June 24. The Council of the New Zealand Golf Association decided to-night that the New Zealand championships will take place at Christchurch, commencing on Monday, October 17. OPEN CHAMP] UN SHIP. LONDON, .Tune 21. Golf critics arc agreed that the present is the most open and most interesting Open Championship owing- to its international character and the evenness and quality of the top-notchers. The American representation numbers 19, tlie most formidable being Hutchison and Ilagen amongst the professionals and Evans and Jones among the amateurs. France and Spain are also represented. To-day a field of 160 played the first of ihe two qualifying- rounds—half of them over- the Old Course, over which the championship proper will be decided on Thursday and Friday, and the other half over the Eden Course. Kirkwood, with 73, scored the day’s best round on the Eden Course. The aggregates in the two qualifying rounds thus far are: Hutchison (America) 146, Kirkwood (Australia) 149. Holland 150, Havers 150, Abe Mitchell 152, “ Bobby Jones (America) 152. June 24. Kirkwood, who took only 73 for iiis third round, showed magnificent steadiness, and given a. little more luck with hie short putts, lie would have returned sensational figures. His steadiness is in marked contrast with the erratic form of some others who occupied leading places at halfway, Edward Hay taking 81. Hutchison 79, and M’Lean 82. The dual result in the fourth and last round was : Jack llntchi.-on <Chicago, H.A) ' ... 298 It. I! Wcthcrait (Oxford I ill v. r.-itv) 298 T. Kerrigan (Sinnnoy, IDS.) 298 A. (;. Havers (West Lancashire, Eng.) 299 it. Duncan (Hanger Hill, Eng.) ... 301 ,T. Williamson (Notts, Eng.) 802 A. ! 1 ei'l (Coombe-hill, Eng.) 902 F. Leach (Northwoofl, Eng.) *lO2 .). Kirkwood (Australia) 302 A. Massy (France) 302 J. Barnes (Pelham County, XT.B.) ... 302 W. Hagen (Detroit, U.S.)' 302 E. Vursey (Budleigh Satterton, Eng.) 304 Aire Mitchell (North Foreland, Eng.) 304 Kirkwood, interviewed by the Australian Press, said ho v us disappointed over the last round. 1 !e felt that he had had an un-

usually rough spin of bad luck. The steward at the third hole put him off by shouting to the spectators when lie was taking his drive, at which Kirkwood protested, 't his rattled him for several hours. However, though ho had a hope, he had expected to finish better. Still he felt he had not disgraced Australian golf by tying for sixth place. For the first time a professional and amateur tie occurred in the golf championship. Wetbered played with magnificent steadiness, arid it was only Hutchison’s superlative short game that gave him the advantage. In the first round of the play-off Hutchison took 74 and YYethercd 77. The second round resulted in Hutchison winning, his gross score being 150, and Wethered’s 159. —A. and N.Z. Cable.