SPORTS AND GAMES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 15160, 2 October 1913, Page 7

SPORTS AND GAMES.

. GOLF SNOBBERY. Press Association—By Tel.—Cop7righf. LONDON, Oct. 1. Abe Mitohell, writing hi the "Golf Monthly," explains that the chief reason for his becoming a professional was the hostility manifested towards him by amateurs because he was an artisan.

CRICKET. TIMARU V. CELTIC. The following members of the Timaru Club are reminded that- the friendly, match with Celtic will be held to-day at the Park, commencing at 2 p:m. sharp. All members of the Club will be sure of a game:—R. Malcolmson, Dr Cox, D. McCaskill, C. Rix, C. Just, A. L. Hudson, R. Heron, C. P. Blacklock, J. Naylor, J. Anderson, Wilkinson, Leggitt, Nixon, F. Malcolmson, G. P Wood, W. King, Waugh, A. Campbell, EL. Round, P. Sealey, G. Priest, and D. Houlihan. Members of the Celtic Cricket Club are reminded that the opening of the season takes place at the Park Grounds to-day at 2 p.m., when all members an intending members are requested to be present. CYCLING. ADAMS LIT). ROAD RACES. V; is the intention of Messrs Adams ■ Ltd. to run off a eyries of "Swift" road races this season. The first will take place on Thursday, 16th insfc. Ihe start will take placo on Maori' Hill, at 5.30 p.m., and the course will ; be fire miles out towards Temuka on the main road and hack, a total distance of ten miles. Th« arq' oh view in the windows of the firm, and entries close on Tuesday, 14th, with the handicapper. Mr C.'E. Hassell. or with Messrs Adams, Ltd. TENNIS. To-day the official opening of the Wesley, Wai-iti, and Te Kara Tennw ■ Clubs will D 0 |i e i ( j ) ajuj doubtless tlftv:e will be a large number of enthusiasts at each of the respective courts.. Complimentary invitations have been issued by the three clubs to members of other local clubs to attend the opening ceremonies. ' "*