SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13976, 8 May 1913, Page 2

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

BOXING.

WELSH WINS AGAIN. EASILY OUTPOINTS KETCHEL. VANCOUVER, May 2. Holding the advantage from beginning to end of a 10-rounds’ bout, Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion of England, easily earned the decision over Al. Ketchel. The contest took place at Bridgeport, Connecticut. KILBANE FIGHTS A DRAW. AN UNPOPULAR. DECISION, r RIOT AFTER THE BATTLE. LOS ANGELES, May 2. Johnny Kilbane and Johnny Dundee fought a draw here to-day. Kilbane apparently outpointed the challenger in every round, hut Dundee’s desperate effort in the twentieth session evidently, in the oninion of the referee, earned him the verdict of a draw. ; The decision was decidedly unpopular, and the crowd loudly voiced its disapproval. Kilbane, at many stages of the fight, ! made Dundee look a novice. After the contest there was a riot ont■iide the enclosure, and a young man was struck on the head with a rock. His injuries will probably prove fatal. Several shots were fired when the police and the mob came into contact. VAXGANUI AMATEUR ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the committee of the above held on Tuesday, it was reported that arrangements for the tournament to be held in the Opera House on Friday, the 23rd’inst., were progressing satisfactorily. In addition to the Ireland-Bart ett clash, which will be the chief attraction, three, amateur bouts will be decided. Two of the amateur bouts—Bond v. Thomas, and Callaghan v. Symes, are already definitely arranged, and another is being, fixed up. Bond and Thomas met in the Brigade tourney at Oringi camp, and the; v.erdict went to the former after a splendid contest. Thomas, who hails from Ngaore, is keen to meet the Wanganui man again, and is confident of ■turning the tables, so that a very interesting bout is assured. Callaghan and Symes should bo a well matenod pair, and another such stirring contest as that witnessed between Callaghan and Phillips at the recent tourney may be anticipated. The Irolaud-Bartlett match should be quite one of . the, best over seen here, and should atone be a sufficient draw to fill tho Opera House. Ireland has a finu.iccord, and is one of the most popular boxers in New Zealand. Ho will bo giving away a lot of weight',, a young, clever boxer, but Barney’s “great skill will stand him in good stead, and a stirring contest should be witnessed. ,

FOOTBALL. NORTH t. SOUTH ISLAND. (Per United Press Association.! WELLINGTON, May 7. A meeting of the Management Committee. of the New Zealand Rugby Union today decided that the Nortli v. South Inland match will bo payed on July 26th, but the place was left to bo decided by the annual conference of delegates which opens hero to-day.

RUGBY'. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1913. SENIOR. Kaierau v. Wanganui, on Eec. No. 1, at 3 p.m. JUNIOR. Kaierau v. Pirates, on Eec. No. 2, at 1.30 p.m. THIRD CLASS. Pirates v. Kaierau, on Eec. No. 1, at 1.30 p.m. Wanganui v. Technical College, on Technical College ground,, at 1.30. FOURTH CLASS. Kaierau v. Wanganui, on Rec. No. 2, at 3 p.m. Players arc requested to note the alterations in the times. Members of the Wanganui Rugby Club are reminded of the practice in the training shed to-night at 7.30 p.m. THE NORTHERN LEAGUE GAME. The Northern League will open the season on Saturday on Cook’s Gardens, with a Senior Cup match between Eastern and City. The former team has been considerably strengthened this season by the inclusion of P. Thomas (who played the game in New South Wales) and Poke (who played in Auckland last season). The City team will be a strong one, including most of last year’s players, besides two or three new men from other centres. Mr T. O’Farrell, who made a name for himself as a referee in New South Wales, will have charge of the game, which promises to bo a verv interesting one. The kick-off is time for 3 p.m. sharp. Talking about, the New Zealanders reminds mo (says a Sydney Sun writer) that they will play their first match in Sydney on June 9, which is a public holiday. If that team is selected with care the Sydney .public should see the best that the Island Dominion has sent. Us since the Northern Union game was introduced there,:. The selectors have the material to work on if -they will only look for it. and realise that there are places outside of Auckland and Wellington. I saw some forwards in Taranaki. Wanganui, Napier, and Rotorua who could play all over some of the Auckland forwards ‘selected in the New Zealand team. The Sydney writer is quite correct in the above statement. There has been a lot of dissatisfaction in League circles at the way the new game has been mismanaged by the -xucklanders, and particularly so far as concerns the selection of representative teams. \ ST. JOHN S CLUB. . The St. John’s junior team will bo picked from the following—Graham, Smith, O’Grady, Ross, Harris. Shore, Earles, Davidron, Matter. McNaught, Prideaux. Rountree, Coster. Trainer, McKinnon, and Brown. All of the above are requested to be on the ground not later than 1.15.

ASSOCIATION. SHIELD FIXTURES,

SATURDAY, MAY 10. Wanganui v. St. John’s, No. 1 ground, Victoria Park. Eastbrook v. Aramoho, No. 2 ground, Victoria Park. Kick-off at 3 p.m. First-named clubs provide balls. I SHIELD FIXTURE. WANGANUI v. ST. JOHN’S. The following players of tho Wanganui Club are requested to bo on Victoria Park on Saturday, 10th inst., at 2.30 prompt, ! when they meet St. John’s in the first round of the Shieldßowkett, Bleasdale. Burgess, Bell, Illingworth, Nowlands. Lowe, Morrison, Moreland, and Hannorman. Other members'of tho club are also asked to roll up. BY “PENALTY.” Saturday sees the start of the first round for tho Shield. A close game may be expected between Wanganui and St. John’s. The red forwards are a very fast lot, while the St. John’s backs are very strong, with such seasoned players as Waller, Mitchell, and Campbell amongst them. 1 On last Saturday’s showing Eastbrook should win from Aramoho, but the game should ho a much more keenly contested one, Eastbrook haying the assistance of Moreland and Murray last Saturday. Aramoho should strengthen their backs if possible, as tho blue forwards are the most dangerous part of the team. ' St. John’s will turn out iu their now jerseys—black and white vertical stripes —with blacir shorts, which will he ou the ground in readiness. I hoar that there is a likelihood of two or three junior teams being formed. Anyone who desires to take part is requested to be on the ground ou Saturday and interview the officials. Several likely lade have promised to play, while- old'cr players not up to senior pitch are welcomed.