OUT DOOR SPORTS

Observer, Volume 1, Issue 22, 12 February 1881, Page 223

OUT DOOR SPORTS

— Wallace and Banfield made 21 and 18 respectively, against the Wliau CO., on Saturday last. — Bindon's long-stopping on Saturday, was a treat to witness. —Lynch and Arneil, for the West End C. C. trundled thirteen maiden overs in succession. _ —Earl, for Auckland C. C, put together 21 m nice style. — Mumford, on Saturday, for the United, put together 33 runs, not out, and Jester, 25, not out. — A championship bicycle match takes place at Christchurcli on the first Saturday in March. —The "Imp" is backed to win the epea sailing boat race at the Russell Regatta next week. —Ponsonby is not represented on the ne-vr Regatta Committee. North Shore men predominate. — Buckland's bowling got severely punished in the match A.C.C. v. U.C.C., Colbeck hitting him for 3 tours in succession, to say nothing of 2 fives. —The Second Eleven of the West End C.C. defeated the Whau C.C. in one innings, by one run, last Saturday. —Norman Woods, a new member of the West End C.C... played a brilliant innings of 22 runs at the Whau, on Saturday. —The West End C.C. have among their many members, three "Woods and two Kings, in no way related. J —The Second Elevens of the West End and United Clubs play their return match in the Domain, on Saturday next. —The Whau C.C. made 18 on Saturday last (against Second Eleven, West End C.C), one less thaa the previous match, the score on that occasion being 19. ! — In the match Auckland O. C. v. United, commenced on Saturday last, Colbeck made the fine score of 46, in which were 2 fives, 3 fours, and 3 threes. I —The defeat of Fernandez by Brett in the seven miles' walking match last Saturday, caused con. | siderable surprise. i —Through a number of races falling through, the Regatta Committee were only called upon to* par *489 for prize money. —Why does the Captain of the Civil Service team always put Mitford on as long-stop ? He would do much better in other parts of the field. — Mr. H. J. Ellis made an unsuccessful attempt to have the outrigger races taken off the Auckland Regatta Club programme for the future. — It is said that the Auckland Rowing Club is determined to cany off the prize in the Amateur Scullers' Race at the approaching Regatta. —The "Toy" got £20 worth from the "Jessie Logan " last Saturday, and I fancy her owner will not undertake another match for a short time at least. —The Regatta Committee paid the cost of the supper given on Monday evening out of their own. pockets. — I hear that the outrigger brought from England.for the use of the Auckland crew, is to be sold by public auction. —It may be interesting to many to know that the "Olga," which won "the race for open sailing boats under twenty feet, was built by her owner— a young man. named Swailes. — Jim Graham was sailing the open boat "Observer" when she foundered last Saturday, but he took his sousing very contentedly. Better luck next time. —It is said that Messrs. Gallagher and Lewisson both dropped something decent on the walking match last Saturday. Mick, however, denies the soft impeachment. — Finding that they could not obtain praise fromthe press or the public, the Regatta Committeepaid. for a supper at which they beslobbered each other with. kudos until further orders. — Billy Robinson arrived by the "Zealandia" on "Wednesday. He will be one of the representatives of the Auckland Club in the match against the Australians. — It is reported in sporting circles that A. Yates has expressed his willingness to row Morpeth over a 3-mile course for a trophy of from five to twenty pounds in value, the match to take place any time from date to Easter Monday. — I think it would be judicious to allow the present Secretary of the Regatta Club a short spell from his arduous duties. Mr. John Marshall, who carried' the regatta of 1880 to such a successful issue, might be prevailed upon to accept the office. — The "Edith " is sold, and her new owner declines to sail against George Brown's "Mystery", until he gets his new steerage poop fitted up. In the meantime the "Mystery" is open to sail any yacht in harbour for any sum from £50 upwards. —The Mayor has promised to take more interest in the next regatta than he has in previous ones. He usually evinces his interest in a very practical ■ manner, and the committee^ are consequently joyful over the prospect of a valuable cup for the yacht race. —The success of Mr. H. D. Morpeth in the Scullers' Race last Saturday caused genuine excitement in Ponsonby. He was strongly backed by his Mends, and the result proved that their confidence was not misplaced. —This year's Regatta was very different to the one which Mr. Marshall carried through so successfully, and it is sincerely to be hoped that he will be promptly re-elected secretary. A gentleman of independent means with ample leisure is the proper person to supervise an important affair like a Regatta. —Owing to the fact that no advertisement was inserted in the Star, the meeting of the Regatta folks on Tuesday evening was a hole-and-corner farce. Many of th» principal " sports" who take an interest in aquatics were not there, and the election of the newCommittee should not have been proceeded with. — It Avas fortunate for the Regatta Committee that theymanaged to have the annual meeting of the Club held in the most approved hole-and-corner fashion. Had it been properly advertised, there would have been . a good representation of the public, and the stewardship, account might have been rather warmly received. They succeeded in evading well-merited adverse criticism, but even the chairman admitted' that there was dissatisfaction with their management of the affair. —The North Shore Rowing Club, through the medium of its captain, has been childish again. Having no chance of winning the junior inrigger race it frightened the Ponsonby crew out of the race by threatening to disqualify the stroke oar. Auckland, therefore, had a walk over. Rowing in Auckland will never nourish until more generous, high-spirited, and gentlemanly sentiments animate the members of the various clubs. — It is said that a sailing match will, if possible, be arranged between the schooners "Sovereign" • and "Transit" on the return of the latter vessel from the Islands. Many of the backers of the "Sovereign" appear anxious to see the schooners try conclusions, the "Transit" having been looked upon as the champion in the past, while the "Sovereign" won the race at the last ■ Regatta ; and she has now many admirers. The owners will in all probability he appealed to, ana, should the race take place, it will cause no small amount of interest in. skipping circles, ACXSOK,