ATHLETIC.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11167, 30 January 1904, Page 5

ATHLETIC.

Australasian Amateur Championship Meeting.

Press Association.— Telegraph.— -Copyright.

Received January 29, 3.15 p.m. MELBOURNE, January 29. Lord Mayor McEachern to-day welcomed the members of the Australasian Association. A hearty reception was accorded to the New Zealanders. Ross stated that Smith, Laurie, and himself were in splendid condition. Unfortunately Sampson was in such high fever owing to vaccination last Saturday .that he- is a most improbab'e starter. Pollock arrives to-day. The competition staorte at -2.30 p.m. each day. -- • ' The Lord Mayor, in welcoming the visiting athletic teams, spoke very strongly against betting in connection with amateur sport. Where it was permitted true sportsmen should, show their disapprobation by not attending.

The Australasian Amateur Championship Meeting commences to-day in Melbourne and. will be .continued on. Monday. The cable announcing that. W/ F. ■ Simpson is unlikely to be a starter owing to being in high fever from the .effects of vaccination last Saturday, is bad news indeed, as without' his services the New Zealand team have little chance of retaining the premiership now .held by this colony. The last gathering was held at Auckland in December, 1901, when the New Zealanders gained 8 points against 3 each by Victoria and New "South Wales, Queensland securing 1 point. As the home team always have an advantage. in these contests, Victoria may get the most wins .at this meeting, although the New Zealanders would have run very close — and perhaps have retained the premiership — had it not been for the unfortunate condition of Simpson. The latter would in all probability] have won the one and three miles running events, aiM as Geo. Smith is more than likely to win both hurdle races, this would mean that New Zealand would liave had four almost sure wina to her credit. W. H. Pollock should about win the half-, mile, and might also score in the 440 yards if at his best, whijst C. C. Laurie may account for the pole jump. F. Ross may find the old Victorian champion walker — A. O. Barrett — too good for him in the walks, although Ross showed good form at Wellington,: and may perhaps get home in one of the races. English (New South Wales) should win the high jump, and the Victorian sprinter — H. H. Hunter — looks the most likely to score in the sprints, though Geo. Smith can' be relied upon to be very close up in the 100 and 220 if he starts and is well; in fact, the Aucklander might land the 100, but Hunter has been running j splendidly lately. Any results of the gathering that'j come to hand to.-night will be posted up | at Mr J. Goss's establishment in the { Avenue. .•"'■" 1

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