LAND AND WATER.

Otago Witness, Issue 3757, 16 March 1926, Page 60

LAND AND WATER.

ATHLETICS. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD. AUCKLAND, March 13. The American athlete Scholz, at a farewell sports meeting, ran 220yds in 21 2-ssec, beating N. J. Grehan’s Australasian record of 21 3-ssec. He won the first heat of the 100yds handicap off scratch in lOsec, but did not compete in the final. He won the 250 yards Invitation handicap off scratch in 25 seconds. Hahn won the one mile handicap off scratch in 4min 22 2-ssec. The Americans leave by the Niagara on Tuesday. BOXING. ASSOCIATIONS IN DISPUTE. WELLINGTON, March 10. There is at present a heated dispute between the Wellington and Napier Boxing Associations over the match for the profeseional light-weight championship, which comes off here next week. Napier claims that it has signed v contract with one man, and has a promise from the other, and it has appealed to the New Zealand Council. If the decision is not granted in its favour by Saturday it will apply for an injunction against Wellington. Meanwhile seats are being booked for the contest here A DISAPPOINTING DISPLAY. LONDON, March 11. Scott (New Zealand) made a disappointing showing against van Dyk, the referee intervening in the eighth rouncf to save him further punishment. The Dutchman had the upper hand throughout, piling up points with right leads i.nd eft hooks to the head and body. Scott, who was downed in the first ami fifth rounds, fought back grimly in the »:ixth, but he was tiring rapidly. In the eighth L*> v.as downed again with a right to the jaw, and the referee stopped t'u? f.ght. was not in his best form, having a severe time reducing weight. He made 4 jnkml slrowing in the opening round*. CONTESTS IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY March 14. At the Stadium George knocked out Frisco M‘Gale in the sixteenth round. I' was a heavy slogging match, in which the loser had the better of the earlier rounds, but weakened later against the fierce onslaught of his opponent. BILLIARDS. AMATETJR CIIAMPIONSIIIP. LONDON, March 6. In the amateur billiards championship, in. the final the closing scores were-. Karlani. 1001 (best break 125); Ilelyer, 566 (best break 00). YOUTHFUL PLAYER'S SUCCESS. LONDON. March 10. The amateur billiards championship was won by a 20-year-old Liverpool player, J. Earlem, who scored 3000, against 1751 by Helyer. LAWN TENNIS. THE FOOTFAULT RULE. SYDNEY, March 12. An important interpretation of the footfault rule in lawn tennis was made when the New Squth Wales Umpires' Association decided that in future members of the association will allow players in serving to swing Iheir uplifted foot over an imaginary continuation of the centre mark and side line. YANKEE TOURNAMENT. The Yankee tournament for the M'Millan Cup on Saturday afternoon was

favoured by fine weather. The winners proved to be Smith and Miss MTntosh, of the Ralmacewen Club. VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. MELBOURNE, March 13. In the Victorian lawn tennis championships Sehlesinger and Miss Boyd defeated MTnnes and Mrs Harper, 9—7, I—6,1 —6, G—--3, in the final of the Mixed Doubles. SYDNEY, March 14. In the final of the Men’s Singles Patterson beat Sehlesinger, B—6. 6 —3, C —2. In the Doubles final Hawkes and Sharwood beat MTnnes and Fitchett, 6—4, 4—6, 5—7, 6—2. In the final of the Women’s Doubles Mrs Harper and Miss Boycl beat Misses MTvor and Stephens, 6 —3, B—6.8 —6. RICHARDS DEFEATS HARADA. NEW YORK, March 13. At Palm Beach, Richards won the Singles championship of Florida, defeating Harada, 4—6, 6—l, 6 —3. HOCKEY. SCOTLAND DEFEATS IRELAND. LONDON, March 6. At Inverness, Scotland beat Ireland at hoc-key by 2 goals to 1. INDIAN TEAM FOR NEW ZEALAND. DELHI, March 11. Three further names are announced in connection with the Indian army hockey team which is about to tour New Zealand One is a European and two are Indians. The other members include three British officers, five Indian non-commissioned offi cers, and three Sepoys. CHRISTCHURCH. March 13. Cabled advice has been received that the Indian Army hockey team will arrive in New Zealand on May 11, a week earlier than was arranged previously. This involved an alteration of the itinerary. RUGBY FOOTBALL. THE ARMY BEATS THE NAVY. LONDON, March 6. The Army beat the Navy by 24 points to nil. Glorious weather prevailed, and 20,000 people were present, including his Majesty the King. UNION CLUB. The fifty-fifth annual meeting of the Union Football Club was held on Wednesday evening in the pavilion. Mr 11. Harris presided over a attendance of members. lhe Chairman, in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, congratulated the club on tarrying through last season under very adverse circumstances. It was to be regretted that such a Hub had fallen on bad days. However, all clubs had their darks days, and if members would take more interest in the club there was no reason why it should not come to the fore again, 'lhe past season had not been successful from a playing point of view, but all the members of every grade had enjoyed the games. He wished to thank Mr J. Maguire, the club’s coach, for the interest lie had taken in the club nrid the time he had devoted to training. Mr D. Simpson ulso deserved every credit for his work He thought, however, that Mr Maguire should have better supi>ort from members. It was probably owing to the lack of interest shown in training that tno club was so far down the list. If aiembers took more interest in the affairs of the club and paid more attention to training,

there was no reason why it should not rise from the bottom to the top of the tree. The club started the past season with a small debit, and finished with a credit balance of £5. The honorary and active membership had been considerably increased during the year. Members had shown considerable keenness in their play, and on (he whole a distinct improvement had been shown. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—l*atron, Mr J. Hope; president. Mr II Harris; vice-presi-dents—Messr* Gi. Smith, T. Metcalfe, J. Allen, 11. H S. White, D. Simpson, W. Divers, D. Munro, V. M'Donnld; club captain, Mr L. Groves: secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Ross; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr L Perry; selection committee—Messrs D. Simpson, J. Maguire, L. Groves. 11. Eggers, J. Sharper; general committee —Messrs J. Mitchell, E. Perry, L. Asfiton, L Barclay. ll* Eggers, D. Sutherland; delegates to Otago Rugbv Football Union—Messrs H. Harris, J. Maguire, and II 11. S. White; auditors—Messrs H. 11. S. White and D. M Munro. A sub committee was appointed to approach members with the object of arranging for a team to visit Naseby at Easter. It was decided to open the season on the second Saturday in April. It was also decided that members commence training this evening. In reply to a question by a - ember, the Chairman said that the question of gi ades would have to be dealt with by the committee. It was decided to forward a letter of appreciation to Mr G. Smith for his services as secretary. TAIERI ROVERS CLUB. Mr William Allan presided over a very large attendance of Rugby enthusiasts at the annual meeting of the Taieri Rovers Football Club at Mosgiel on Tuesday night. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Office-bearers were elected as follows: President, Mr William Allan; vice-presi dents —Messrs C. C. M'Yachlan, W. M'Leod, W. Knott, A. Patterson, J Pearce; secretary, Mr G. Hendry; committee —Messrs G. Grieve, YV. W. Turnbull, H. Miller, R. Kirk, A. 11. Scott; delegates to the O.R.F.U.—Messrs M Laren, Kirk and Grieve; delegate to O.R.F.U. accident fund, Mr Willmr Allan; auditors—Messrs C. C. M'Lachlan and C. Paterson; selectors —Messrs C Scott, .T. Turnbull, and A. Paterson; club captain, Mr G. Grieve. The appointment of a coach was held over. It was decided to commence practice on Saturday, March 20. A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing committee, and a similar compliment was tendered to the chairman. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. CUP TIE REPLAYS. LONDON, March 6. In the sixth round of the Cup ties the scores wero : —Clapton Orient 1, Manchester City 6; Notts Forest 2 Bolton 2; Swansea 2, Woolwich Arsenal 1; Fulham 1. Manchester United 2. INTERNATIONAL ARMY MATCHES. PARIS, March 11. beat France by 2 goals to nil. In the international army triangular Association football tournament Britain beat France by 2 goals to nil.—Reuter. POLO. THE SAVILLE CUP. FEILDING, March 9. The Saville Cup competition was continued to-day in fine weather. Christchurch met Hawke’s Bay B, the southern team win niug by six goals to five. It was an exciting game, two extra spells being necessary. Hamilton met Hawke’s Bay A later, winning easily by seven goals to nil. The semi-finals will be played to-morrow. AMERICAN WRESTLERS. MEESKE TO VISIT” NEW ZEALAND. NEW YjRK, March 9. Mecske is leaving for New Zealand tomorrow, where he will fulfil several wrestling bouts before going to Australia, where he is engaged in a series <f bouts with American wrestlers who were booked by Australian piomoters for Australian tours. SWIMMING. DEMONSTRATION AT WESTPORT. WESTPORT, March 11. At the school swimming sports to-day Mr Carl Atkinson, of Canterbury, the former holder of nearly every New Zealand championship from 100yds to one mile, gave a most structive demonstration on various modes of swimming. Later it was suggested that the Education Department should secure Mr Atkinson’s services as instructor for the schools. GRIER SAILS FOR NEW ZEALAND. SYDNEY, March 12. The Queensland swimmer, Reg Grier, has sailed for New Zealand. He is the only Australian swimmer to accept the Waitemata Club’s invitation. LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, March 14. The 220 Yards Ladies’ State Championship resulted:—Miss Claire Couldwell 1: Miss E. Davies, 2; Miss M. Boughtrp, 3. Won by three yards. Time, 2min 55 4-ssec. CURLING. MEETING AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, March 11. At Blanford Park Stadium last night, Horder finished first in the Open Cycle Handicap (two laps) from scratch, O’Shea second and Goodwill third (time, Imin lsec); and firt in the Open Cycle Handicap (three laps), with Henderson second, and Btirnand third (time, lmin 36 2-ssec). In two invitation scratch races to decide who shall be Herder’s opponent on Saturday, O'Shea waa not fully extended to score a dual victory. O'SHEA AND HORDER. AUCKLAND. March 18. Tho prospects of some exhilarating racing betweeu Harris Horder, the Australian

champion cyclist, and Phil O’Shea, New Zealand champion, at Blandford Park Stadium on Saturday evening were spoilt by a chapter of accidents ending in both riders falling heavily, and in Horder receiving rather severe injuries, which may prevent him from riding for some time Although an X-ray examination will be necessary to deteimine the exact nature of Horder's injuries, it is believed that he has broken a bene of his right foot In addition he sustained painful abrasions on the leg and thigh. O’Shea was more fortunate, but he was badly shaken, and also received abrasions. However, his injuries were not serious, and he was able to compete again later in the evening. Misfortune appeared to dog Horder, sb he fell twice in three starts. His first mishap occurred in the first of three match races with O’Shea, which were the star events on the programme. From a good start Horder went out to follow the pacer, and, until the second and final lap waa nearly completed, he was about a length ahead of O’Shea. However, just as he was turning the bend leading into the straight his bicycle skidded, and he was thrown heavily. O'Shea swerved clear and sped .in to win in lmin 8 l-ssec. To the relief of the crowd of 5900 Horder rose unhurt, and made his way back to the pavilion. The Australian champion next started in the Open Handicap of four laps and won with a great burst of speed in 2min 10 l-ssec. O’Shea won tho third beat in 2mm 9 4-3 sec. Shortly before the final Horder’s ankle began to swell, but he decided to start, and limped to the scratch mark to take his stand alongside O’Shea. Both men kept together over the first two ’ftps and then Horder drew slightly ahead. He was still in front about 90 «*-ds fr om the spot- where he had previously fallen, when he suddenly fell, bringing (J'She.i down also Both cyclists fell heavily and had to be assisted to the dressing room, and Horder was in great pain. He was taken to Auckland Hospital and treated in the casualty ward, but it was not possible to ascertain whether ha had broken a bone in his foot, as was suspected. Horder has numerous engagements to fulfil in America, and has booked his passage the Niagara leaving on Tuesday O’Shea was a starter in the final event of the evening—the Horder Farewell Invitation Scratch Race—but a punctured tyre put him out of the race. AQUATICB. RAVENSBOURNE BOATING CLUB. The annual race for the Ravensbourne cup (presented by Mr T. Ross) was sailed over the Ravensbourne course on Saturday

afternoon, when the following boats faced the starter; —Eileen, Winifred, May. Seagull, Sea Imp, and Frolic. Following is the result, together with the official times: —

Frolic (46min) lh 14min 48sec 1 Winifred (15min) lh 20min 48sec 2 May (13mm 3Csec) lh 23min lsec ... 3 Eileen (scr) lh 25min 9sec 0

Seagull (34min) lh 33min 56sec 0 Sea Imp i39min 30sec) lh 39min 4sec ... 0 WINIFRED WINS OLIPIIANT CUP. The race for the Ohphant Cup was sailed at Ravensbourne on Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the Challenge Cup race, when Winifred, lona, and Kia-Ora faced the sturter.

Following are the official sailing times: — Winifred (G. B. Kellett) lh 35min 48scc 1 Kia-Ora (C. French) lh 38min 4sec 2 lona (G. A. Wiseman) lh 38min 16sec) 3