Tennis Courts Open

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 805, 28 October 1929, Page 7

Tennis Courts Open

MANY CLUBS START SEASON

Players Assemble In Force

HUNDREDS more tennis players in tlie city and suburbs alfover tie -urtl

There was a large attendance of members and visitors from sister clubs **• t the official opening of the Mangere Last Club s courts on Saturday afternoon. Mi. S. W. House. president of the flub, extended a cordial welcome to the large assemblage of players. He r.lso apologised for the absence of Mr AS'. R. Knight, president of the Mangere Bowling Club. He said the club l ad finished up last season with 59 members, and this season was opening with over 70. The finances of the club were in a sound condition. Mr. S. Rickards, one of the Mangere riding members of the Manukau County Council, also spoke. Mr. E. Hickson, president of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, congratulated the club on the progress shown during recent years, and said that the association is endeavouring to obtain control of a portion of the Auckland Domain. Miss Bell Solomon, champion of the club, then unfurled the club pennant, cfter which the courts were officially declared open. A very enjoyable series of progres-'-i\e games was played, the winners being Miss B. Walker, of the Otahuhu • lub, and Mr. L. Key, of the Mangere Bast Club. BAYFIELD STARTS The Bayfield Tennis Clubs season v.as declared open on Saturday afternoon by Mr. T. E. Hickson, president "t the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association. following the serving of the first ball by Mrs. E. M. l.uoena. Mr. Hickson predicted a bright tennis _ season. At every association meeting applications from new clubs for affiliation were received, and everything augured well for a particularly successful year. He was an old pupil oi the Bayfield .School, and he was not aware of any other club in Auckland that had been founded and kept alive by ex-pupils of a primary school. In referring to the success that had attended the junior secondary school team’s trip to AVellington last season. Mr. Hickson considered it was an indication of the progress of junior tennis in Auckland. The association was doing its best to encourage the sport among the younger folk.

The courts, which are situated in Jervois Road near the Herne Bay tram terminus, presented an animated scene, players being there in force and the many bright blazers lending colour to the proceedings. Mr. E. Kitchener, president of the Y.M.C.A. Tennis Club, was present, and an apology for absence was received from Mr. D. Mclnnes, president of the Bayfield Club. Afternoon tea was provided andmixed play was seen on the courts until a late hour. DEVONPORT Looking very well, the grass courts M’ the Devonport Tennis Club, on the Domain, were opened on Saturday afternoon by the president, Mr. T. Mackay, who congratulated the club on its last season’s success and wished it a really prosperous 1929-30 season. The courts were later visited by the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr. and Mrs. E. -n-turldge, and members of the Devonport Borough Council. The trophies won last season were presented as under: Women’s junior championship singles, Miss O. Roberts; women’s championship singles, Miss M. Mason; women’s handicap singles, Miss M. Mason; women’s championship doubles, Miss M. Mason and Mrs. J. Hogan; women’s handicap doubles. Miss S. R. Daines and Miss J. B. Taylor; men’s handicap singles, Mr. Bruce Macky; men’s championship doubles, Mr. J. M. Alison and Mr. A. Harvey; men’s handicap doubles, Mr. S. 11. Jones and Mr. A. White. A large number of players took part in a progressive tournament. VAUXHALL The Vauxhall Tennis Club, Devonport, was opened on Saturday afternoon by Mr. E. Aldridge, Mayor of Devonport. The first ball was served by the Mayoress, Mrs. Aldridge. Visitors, including members of the borough council, were received by the president, Mr. I. Clark, and the secretary, Mr. R. Harvey. The president stated that the club membership had reached its limit and they were looking forward to a successful season as they had a young and enthusiastic committee in charge of affairs. A progressive tournament was played later. > OTAHUHU SCHOOL Mr. A. E. Muller, president of the Otahuhu School Tennis Club, extended a cordial welcome to the large attendance of members of the club and | visitors who were present at the official opening of the courts on Saturday afternoon. He apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr. T. Clements, Mayor of Otahuhu. Brief reference was made to the satisfactory state of the club in both finances and membership. During the afternoon Mr. 11. J. Hall, past-president of the club, was the recipient of a souvenir from the members. in recognition of his valuable services to the club as president. Mr. Hall suitably responded. Progressive games were played, the winners being Miss Chris Gardiner and Mr. S. Lee. AVONDALE The Avondale Club’s courts were ' -pened in the presence of a large jiumbe#* of players on Saturday. Declaring the season open, Mr. W. J. Tait, club president, said that members were starting this year with improved courts and in a, good financial position. The assemblage was also addressed by Mr. H. G. R. Mason. M.P. A handsome silver cup was presented for competition by Mr. P. j Adams, a vice-president of the club. | The donor made a condition that both j men and women players should have J equal opportunities of holding the : trophy. The donor was warmly thanked for the gift. BIRKDALE Appreciative reference to the assist- j anco given by the borough council in j reconditioning the courts was made at i the official opening of the Birkdale j Club’s courts on Saturday afternoon. The Mayor of Birkenhead, Mr. J. P. : MePhail, congratulated the club on j

the increased membership, for which more courts would soon be required. He announced his intention of recommit,- 1 , 11 "; t 0 the Parks Committee “o n d tvTl k ® , a . scher “e Of beautification in the vicinity of the courts. The clubs enterprise was shown in the erection of the new pavilion, which was used for the first time that day Mrs. MePhail served the first ball or the season. HOWICK In the presence of a large num"ff members and visiting players, 5*?.. llowlck Club’s courts were offin a iun°Jf ned ’ ,9 anon H. Mason, club president, complimented the club on the splendid condition of the playing effentoS S a a - resu . u of improvements effected during the off season. Mrs. Mason served the first ball, and a progressive tourney then proceeded. A. L , ners o£ trophies presented for the day s play were Miss Rita Roberts and Mr. E. K. Gleeson. HIGHLAND CLUB I There was a large attendance at the J opening of the Highland Tennis Club, Mount Albert, on Saturday. Mrs. D. Jones, president, welcomed the visiI tors, and, after unfurling the club pennant, declared the season opep. Friendly games were played during the afternoon. OPOTIKI CLUBS from Our Oicn Correspondent OPOTIKI, Today. ,-., Tke Opotiki and St. Mary’s Tennis Clubs were officially opened in fine weather on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Murray, president of the Opotiki Club, mentioned that two more courts were to be laid down to meet the ciemand of increased * membership, father Smiers performed the opening ceremony at St. Mary’s.

TANEATUA Front Our Own Correspondent TANEATUA, Today. At the annual meeting of the Taneatua Club the following officers were elected for the ensuing season: Patron, Mr. ’W’alter Reid; vice-patrons, Messrs. C. R. Gooch and A. Peebles; president Mr. J. O’Sullivan; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs. G. C. Peebles and P. Cohn; club captain, Mr. G. C. Peebles; committee. Messrs. J. D. Wardlaw, W. Reid, C. Old, T. E. Hamerton, A. Prince and Mesdames Merrie, Rogers and Miss B. Peebles; secretary, Mr. D. N. Walker; auditor. Mr. A. F. Drought.

TROWERN AND MORGAN DRAW PROFESSIONAL BOXING Press Association GEETMOUTH, Sunday. The professional boxing contest between R. Trowern (Auckland), lost 3ilb, versus Ted Morgan (Wellington), lost 31b, went the full 15 rounds last night at the Town Hall before a good attendance. The bout was declared a draw. Morgan had the upper hand in the first half of the contest. Trowern being in trouble during . the sixth round, when Morgan's left made very effective contacts. Over the last five rounds Trowern held the initiative, ■ I doing the better at in-fighting. The ; ! decision was well received.

AUSTRALIA’S HENLEY

435 OARSMEN COMPETE (United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) MELBOURNE, Sunday. The annual Henley-on-Yarra Regatta. yesterday attracted thousands of spectators. There were many charming houseboats. There were 433 oarsmen and 17 scullers competing in 49 events. The Grand Challenge Cup for senior i eights resulted: Hawthorn, 1; Sydney, 2. Won by three-quarters of a length. : Time, 55min 2Ssec. i Silver Sculls: J. R. Scott (Sydney), 1; J. C. Hardy (Melbourne), 2. Won j bv three lengths. Time, Gmin 41sec. MID-CANTERBURY GOLF PLAY AT ASHBURTON Press Association ASHBURTON, Today. The first Mid-Canterbury golf chamj pionship held by the Ashburton Club resulted as follows: —■ j Senior: J. I>. Lawrence (Christj church), 156; M. Mcßeth (Christchurch). 157. Juniors: C. A. Cuff (Ashburton), 163: L. J. Le Cren (Harewood), : 164. ; I “THE CARBINE OF COUGH MIXTURES” ‘•Are you going to the races?” “Y'es, if it’s fine.” That is the common j question on days when races are held, j The rub is that some people have to go I irrespective of what the weather may i turn out to be. Among them is a well-known sporting scribe of many j years’ standing, who finds out that i “prevention is better than cure,” and i when on the training track or the race- j course in variable weather, always I goes around armed with a bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. He claims this valuable specific to be the ‘‘Car- j bine” of cough mixtures, and finds : that an occasional sip from the bottle keeps colds away. A small bottle of good old “Baxter’s” i does not occupy much room in a suite- j case, and its accessibility may ward ! off a world of trouble when wintry j conditions prevail. The tonic prop- j erties of “Baxter’s” are remarkable. | All chemists and stores sell Baxter’s j Lung Preserver. Generous-sized bottle 2s 6d; family size 4s Gd; and : bachelor’s bottle eighteenpence. —3. j

GOOD BOXING MILITARY CHAMPIONSHIPS CONCLUDE RESULTS OF FINAL BOUTS Boxing of high standard n-as seen at | the annual tournament of the Auck- ! land Military-Sports Association, which j "'as concluded at the Drill Hall, Eutj land Street, on Saturday evening. All | the bouts staged were finals. Throughout the tourney good boxing has been seen and, considering the I large number of boys taught, it speaks I volumes for the work of the instrucI tors. Much of the success of the eomi petition was due to the work of the I referee, Air. T. Sampson, who eni forced the rules of boxing, and allowed I no breaches. j Colonel J. C. Duigan presented the j prizes to the successful competitors and the runners-up, and thanked the I donors, officials, referee and instructors for their work in connection with the tournament. j The Working Men’s Shield was won !oy the Auckland Grammar School Company with 28 points. The 32nd j-ompany with 23J points was second, the prize for the most scientific boxer In the tournament was won by G. A Boss and another pize for the most scientific feather-weight went to J. Rassie. A special prize was given to A. G. Hilhan and a prize for the best loser went to A. W. Keenan. Some very pomising boys were seen at_ the tournament and with further tuition they should do well in amateur boxing contests. Three of the outstanding boys were Ross, Lund and Speedy, all of whom give promise of making good boxers. Many competitors spoiled creditable work by hitting wildly and relying on power of punch instead of straight hitting. Results of the finals are as follow CADETS M IDGET-WEIGHT I- — J ' M - Johnston 6st (Tech.) D. Hutchison, bst 711} (Tech.). It was Vnww 11 th ? time in the first round but Hutchison had easily the better of the and the referee stopped the conPAPER. WEIGHT . **' JhvG:on.—g. V. Brown 7st (32nd Co.) V C. Croul 7st (27th Co.).—A bright hoot. hoth hoys fighting well. Croul took the decision by his aggressiveness. FLY-WEIGHT Co ß > v wTI' G ' Speedy 7st 71b . (83rd aM. 1-’. Bayne 7st 81b (36 B Co.) Speedy was much the better boxer and ™ ea fh of the three rounds by a Sargin cision. CleVer bOXIn *’ 40 “ ea?y fe- ,, A J Dl ''i isi .°. n -T R - Rirrie 7st 71b (40th Co ) F Le i c h ,st 9lb (37th Co.).—Heavy referee' nocked Pirrie and the decision to e Te?d m an<i awarded the BANTAM-WEIGHT co? connected +,-» a.nd Hill ectea V ell to receive a close decision.

FEATHER-WEIGHT a^M^ 1 t 8 t‘ o &Tioirad B g,)« G gJ >( £o o, v. aF b hnSw , l d ed , 8 n e h i t l lk nS to^ t tlrf* ThonS^^s bfffi hhtHaUhough 'he little y the® pair? 8 ' 0 "’ There was

LIGHT-WEIGHT pany? lv v i0 o — D oor ®- \? st (21st Comrefereeflmfervenedf flrSt r ° Und and B Division. — D. c. Rice lost V - R - A - Hobson. 9st 121 b (22nd Company). It was hit or miss all the time the bout being a light pure Simple - Tlle decision went to IdSbl WELTER-WEIGHT ri!:.,w, Vi;iion ’ —'?■ p - Carson, lost 9lb '>?b d f^■ v - A. G. Blewden, lost (26th Company). There was little between the pair, both being crude in *«,? K l/ n f^ hoas - Blewden had all the betsecond and final rounds, and received the decision. coAi. :D A vision - — E * K - Newton, lOst 91b 9,° mpany l’ v * G. D. Lund, 9st 111 b f32nd Company). The boys foug-ht well m the first round, using- g-ood lefts with i igrhts to the head, and kept it up in the second session. The third round was toug-ht at a fast clip, nothing separatingthem at the end. The referee ordered an extra round. There was still little in it when the song- clanged, the referee awarding the decision to Newton. MIDDLE-WEIGHT A Division.—R. Shadbolt, list lib (23rd Company), v. W. F. Fraser, list lib (24th Company). Neither showed anv boxing knowledge, contenting themselves with hard and wild slugging. The decision went t 6 Shadbolt, who did the cleaner hitting. B Division.—G. A. Ross, list lib (Tec.), v. R. A. Carson, list 41b (Gram.). The pair traded punches and Ross had his opponent groggy at the end of the first round. Carson made a good recovery and fought hard and gamely in the second. Tie forced the fight in the last round, but he suffered heavy punishment and the decision was awarded to Ross. LIGHT-HEAVY-WEIGHT A Division.—R. Shadbolt, list lib C23rd Company), v. TV. F. Fraser, list lib (24tli Company). The pair had met in the middle-weight division and the bout was a similar affair, Shadbolt again taking the decision. TERRITORIALS FEATHER-WEIGHT C. R. Manson, 9st (X.Z.E.), v A. Spragg, 9st (A. 1.8.). These two wellknown amateurs gave a good display. In the first round Spragg carried the fight to his opponent, to be met with short blows to the head. It was toe-to-toe hitting all the way in the second, and the last round was similar. Spragg forced his way in, hut Manson sent him back and by scoring a little more often took a narrow decision. LIGHT-WEIGHT C. Manson, 9st (X.Z.E.), v. .T Brentnail. 9st 71b CA.1.8.). This was a clever contest full of action, both boys boxing well. Brentnall made a great showing against his experienced opponent, who was fighting as well as he has ever done. Manson had a sufficient lead to get the decision. WELTER-WEIGHT C. J. McDevitt, £st 131 b (18th Bat.), v R. B. Thompson. 10st 91b (A. 1.8. ). Thompson sent his opponent down twice in the opening round and the referee stepped in. MIDDLE-WEIGHT R. B. Thompson. 10st 91b (A. 1.8.). v R. F. Douglas, list 47b (Sigs.T Thompson used an over-arm swimming stroke as he plunged round the ring, but Douglas withstood the whirlwind, although he did little connecting. Thompson’s aggressiveness gave him the decision. HEAVY-WEIGHT TI. Xeale. list 101 b CX.Z.E.). v H V Hogg, 12st 61b (A. 1.8.). The first round was fought at close quarters, with honours even, and the next round was similar. In the third round the pair put their heads together and slugged to the bodv. Hogg received the decision.

ROBERTS WINS ROUND EGMONT CYCLE RACE WATSON, FASTEST TIME (Special to THE SUX) NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday. The race round Mount Egmont for the road-racing championship was decided today in perfect weather. Fiftyfour ride.rs started, the only important defections being S. A. Jordan and Wilton (Christchurch), and Tay r lor (Temuka). The men were sent away right on time, the arrangements being very good. Bellringer led the scratch riders away at 11.40, setting a very solid pace. Some of the long-start men soon found the pace too much for them, and gradually they started to thin out. Before Okato was reached the scratch men and lOmins men were bunched, the scratch riders’ pace reaching 25 miles an hour. At times', from Okato on, the men faced a strong wind, which put some of the younger riders to a severe test, and they made hard work of it. The wind freshened nearing Opunake, and the field was still fairly well spread, with back-markers riding splendidly. Before reaching Kaponga, all the limit men were out of the race. Olliver took a nasty fall outside of Opunake, taking the “steam” out of him. Young Law, a local rider, on the 39min mark, was holding his end up well, and was among the first bunch to reach Kaponga. At 2.2 p.m. the 24mins lot turned up, with Beer, Roberts, and Pearman riding powerfully. Leh.rke and Mugford led the 14min men through Kaponga, and the lOmin and scratch men came through together ISniins behind the leaders. Claffey, Law, Locock, and G. D. Sole were holding the lead still, at Eltham, and the back-markers had gained 011I3' Imin since leaving Kaponga. Just before entering Eltham, Watson got a great move on, and in a very short time had the back-markers well spread out. Bellringer, who had been .riding well, making a lot of pace, dropped behind here, but hung on gamely. Arnst, Jordan, and Harcourt also found the pace a bit too hot, and showed distinct signs of wear. THE TWO CRACKS

Aroa hung on to two cracks, Watson and McCann, gamely, and the trio made up ground steadily. At Stratlord. Law, Bocock and Sole still held the lead, with Beer, Roberts, Claffey, Bearmen and R. Sole in the next bunch. Eight minutes later Watson, McCann and Aroa had picked up Lehrke, Mugford, Hall and Richards, and the lorry' had picked up a car*ro of tired riders. Riders were now dropping out fast and the field was well tailed out. Law and G. Sole were first through Inglewood, with Pocock and Roberts hard on their heels. A big bunch of 20 came through 12 minutes later, with McCann, Aroa and atson in the lead and riding strongly. From here Into New Plymouth over the Switchback Road, the going was hard and fast, scratch men making a great pace in an effort to head the leaders. ftoberts went up to Law, Bocock and Sole on the run to town, and these four, tiring fast, but still game, turned into the racecourse in company, though Bocock dropped back round the course. Haw, Sole and Roberts waited on each other, Sole leading into the straight till about 100 yards from home, when Roberts raiseil a. sprint and just got home by a wheel. Haw, a mere youngster, being a length away for third. Bocock was some distance back, Watson, McCann and Aroa, the back-mark men, came into the course together and a stern fight for championship honours followed. Half-way up the straight McCann took the lead, but Watson hung to him grimly, and a few yards from home made a great effort and just got his wheel in front. His time—4hrs. Slmin. 3sec.—was about two minutes slower than last year’s record time. A large crowd accorded the two scratch men a great ovation. Hall (Auckland) rode well throughout, his time being 4hr. 47min. 12 2-ssec.

CLUB FIXTURES MIDDLEMORE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The junior championship final of the Auckland Golf Club was won by A L Stedraan, who beat B. Eliott at the 37th S'? i ie en<i of the morning round Stedman was 1 up at the ISth hole. Both played excellent golf and at the doth the game was squared. The 36th was halved, and at the 37th Eliott was unlucky in losing his ball and, playing at this disadvantage, could not recover the lost strokes, losing the hole 6 to 5. The match between "W. S. Ralph and W. N. Abbott in the semi-final for the. senior championship will be played during the week. The winner will meet E. L. Bartleet in the final on Saturday. AKARANA CLUB The flag competition held by the 1 Akarana Golf Club at Akarana on'Saturday resulted in a win for W. T. Dobson, who carried the flag to the 20th green. The closing day will be held next Saturday, when a mixed foursome competition for the Ivohn Rose Bowl will be played. The prize-giving will take place at 4.45 on the same afternoon. GLENDOWIE LADIES’ CLUB The annual meeting of the Glendowie Ladies Golf Club was held on Saturday being presided over by the retiring captain, Mrs. Warren. The annual report stated the club had had a very successful season. The following officers were elected:— Captain, Miss p. Brookfield; hon. secretary, Mrs. Trice; hon. treasurer, Mrs. • Browne; committee. Miss R. C. "“son. Mesdames Hill and McMillan. rhe last C grade match played by members was won by Mrs. Montgomery. MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES’ CLUB „,E?i 1 , 0 Y inf V is the draw for the L.G.U. medal handicap match to be played by of Uj l2 Maungakiekie Ladies' Golt Club at One Tree Hill tomorrow, S™T e T s t 1 I P' 45 a.m., in order of the r S. B an i s t er V. Mrs. Alison, Mrs. Beattie % Miss G. Easton, Miss McCabe Orison S li& A 1 ! 6 '- G?ovf tU , bbS MTss Miller Miss M. Haslett v. Miss J. Eastern Scl } n^ er £' Mrs - G - White. Mrs. ** ol *° n ' % Mrs. H. Johnston, Mrs. Saxton '• Carnachan, Mrs. Miller v. Miss b. Johnston, Mrs. Robinson v. Mrs. Malcolm, Mrs. Xicholson v. Mrs. Houghton. aiiss Backet v. Miss Lawrence, Miss E. Hardley v. Mrs. Baird, Miss I. Walker y Mrs Bourke. Miss Robson v. Mrs. nv ard, Miss K. Horton v. Miss C. Ryan, Mrs. O’Leary v. Mrs. McArthur. Mrs. Taylor v. Mrs. Reid. Mrs. Russell v. Mrs. Gi'evatt. Mrs. Paterson v. Miss U. Russell. Miss Churton v. Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Mcllwraith v. Miss D. Stewart, Mrs. Rob- j erts v. Miss G. Parr, Mrs. Brown v. Miss • M. Cooke, Miss Preece v. Miss Harvev Mrs. Lovett v. Mrs. Mueller, Miss Potter v. Miss Coath, Mrs. G. Hardley v. Mrs Henry, Miss D. Lamb v. “Miss E Schnauer. Mrs. Joplin v. Miss Blackburn. Mrs. Spinley v. Mrs. Brouerhton. Xinth Tee.—Miss H. Hardley v. Miss Rutherford, Mrs. Rudge v. Mrs. Wellsted. Mrs. Kilner v. Miss Pcnsrord. Mrs. Dawson v. Mrs. Chappell, Miss Finnertv v. Miss Stitt. Miss Easdown v. Miss Thompson. Miss McGowan v. Mrs. Dunne, Miss < Millington v. Mrs. Xorton, Mrs. E. Alison I

v. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Lloyd v. Mrs. Jerratt, Mrs. Goldwater v. Miss M. Bailey. Miss E. White v. Miss Evans, Miss Williams v. Miss Ronayne. A four-ball best-ball medal match will be held tomorrow week, closing day, players to choose partners and opponents and book starting time on time sheet. The match will commence at 9.30 a.m. MANAWATU CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING PLAYERS Press Association PALMERSTON N., Saturday*. The following qualified for the Manawatu golf championship:—J. Hape (Dannevirke), L. Siefert, jun. (Manawatu), A. S. Hasell (New Plymouth), A. E. Ekstedt (Manawatu), D. C. Collins (Wairarapa), Dr. Williams (Wanganui), C. Moore (Manawatu), J.. Graham (Feilding), T. Kuru (Waipukurau), J. F. Louisson (Manawatu), W. G. Clark (Levin), L. Buist (Manawatu). H. Black (Miramar), S. Ropata (Takapau), A. Seifert (Manawatu).

CLUB-SWINGING RECORD NEW CLAIM DISPUTED Press Association NAPIEK, Sunday. Charles Buckett’s club-swinging effort of 72 hours 43 minutes, which ended at Christchurch on Fridaj’, is far from a world’s record as has been claimed. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, 1913. Captain T. B. Bax, at JCapier, completed 14Ci hours continuous club swinging*. This constituted a world’s record, the previous best being 144 hours put up by Dobrelli, of Queensland. Bax used two-pound clubs, the recognised standard weight for endurance swinging in which a stipulated number of revolutions a minute has to be maintained throughout the full period of the test. Captain Bax, who

is in liis TOtli year and lives in Xapicr, finished in good condition in spite of the loss of sleep and he had a swim at seven o’clock the next morning. It may be that Buckett’s effort at Christchurch constitutes a record for six-pound clubs, but it is certainly far from a record in recognised endurance club-swinging. WRESTLING TONIGHT ALLEY-WALKER MATCH GREAT CONTEST EXPECTED The wrestling bout between Tom Alley and George Walker at the Town Hall this evening will be 'the fcnal match of the 'season, the only other fixture arranged being the Xew Zealand amateur championships on November 11. This evening s match promises to be 1

, a great struggle. Alley lias had nix. wins in six starts this season, but i-.e 1 has not faced a better man than Walker, who on his only appearance irs • this city drew with Kklund. Alley will have his hardest task of the season. Tie is a wrestler, fast and clever, but against a man of Walker s calibre. 1 he will have to show all his ability ;o win. Walker impressed against EL - lund by his spectacular rushes, whi h I have given him the name of “the Cauj adian Panther.” He did not always conneet with his opponent, but he did not seem in the least perturbed with his failures and kept at it until he was successful in catching Kklund and ! scoring a fall. After that Eklund wu* j still more wary and Walker could not ( catch him with his tackling, i Against Alley. Walker is bound to J try his panther-like rushes and it is a. j controversial point whether Alley can keep out of the way. Walker does not shine at rushing alone, for at grips he jis an opponent to be reckoned with, | being strong and skilful, j The respective abilities of the two 1 men point to a strenuous contest and the booking indicates that there will be a full house at the hall this evening.