SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2, 3 September 1913, Page 5

SUNDRY SPORTS.

BOWLING. TilE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL. [Per Press Association.] Wellington, September '2. The following have been fleeted as the five members to represent Lie North Island in the Council of the New Zealand Bowling Association: — Colonel Collins, Messrs C. Baildbn, G. Court, A. Veitch, and T. Bush. Mi J. J. Roberts notified the returning

officer prior to the counting of the votes that ho had decided to retain his position as treasurer to the Wellington centre, and, therefore, could not act on the Council.

The votes recorded in his favor were, therefore, not counted.

ATHLETICS.

Wellington, September 2. The Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association has decided to write to the various centres and clubs interested in the forthcoming tour of the American team tr hold gatherings, so that the best men may be found and trained to meet the Americans. The question of providingtrainers to coach promising athletes is still under consideration. SCULLING. PEARCE’S VIEWS. [Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright] (United Press Association.] Fremantle, September 2.

Poarce is a passenger by the Orvieto. He says that ho did not like to make excuses, but he thought that he would have beaten Barry comfortably if he had not been seized by cramps in the arms after passing Hammersmith. He is of opinion that Arnst, fit and well, will heat Barry. Faddon lias no chance unless lie has improved greatly in his rough-v aten work. Pearce is considering ah offer from Yale University to coach their scullers at a salary of 3000 dollars a year.

CRICKET.

Winnipeg, September 2

The Australians defeated Winnipeg All Stars by an inning*? and fifty-eight run*?. A stand collapsed during the game and some spectators were slightly injured. BOXING. ■; : • i!i: ; ; \i iiD M'J ■ PROHIBITED IN BELGIUM!. Times —Sydxef Sux Special Cables (Received 8 a.m.) Brussels, September 2. The Minister of Justice has pro hibited boxing contests in the future.