Athletics, Etc:

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume II, Issue 86, 17 March 1892, Page 4

Athletics, Etc:

CRICKET.

The Selection Committee have chosen the following team for the match against Canterbury on Friday and Saturday week : —Arneil, Fowke, Gardiner, Hawkins, Howlett, Lawson, Mills, R. Neill, Stemson, Wilson, and Yates. With eight of the above no fault can be found, but not a few dispute the claims of Hawkins, Yates, and Wilson. Moresby, Miller, and Lundon, on their season’s form as all-round cricketers should certainly have had a place. However, it is quite possible that the three men indicated may distinguish themselves and save the selectors’ bacon.

Saturday’s Cricket.

Good cricket weather in every respect save that of light. The clouds above changing in density every minute rendered the .light extremely treacherous during the first hour or so, and this probably occasioned the downfall of so many good wickets. United v. Gordon. —Stemson bowling with phenomenal success, captured 7 Gordon wickets for 8 runs. Miller secured the other three for 10 runs. The bowlers were backed up by good fielding, and Harvie kept wicket remarkably well. Gordon were all out in about half-an-hour for 24, no batsman getting double figures. C. Clayton, with 5, headed the poll. United have 77 for 4 wickets —Hawkins 24, C. Harvie 21 not out, and W. Harvie 12.

Juniors.

The Juniors supplied the match of the day, and a large and excited crowd watched Gordon 2nd v. Wanderers. —The first of the tie matches for the Junior Championship commenced on Saturday, the Wanderers and the Gordon 2nd meeting for the third time this season. The former won the toss, and sent Taylor and Thomas to the wickets, Kelly and Kenderdine being the bowlers for the Gordons. Kelly secured the above - named batsmen, Thomas (3) being caught by Bell and Taylor (6) being bowled. Rowe and Whelan took the score to 24, when Kenderdine bowled the latter after 7. Robertson went in and the score gradually rose to 42, the former, after making 18, with a couple of chances, was well stumped by Gilfillan off Kelly. W. Whelan started scoring by a fine leg hit for 4 off Kenderdine, and the score was taken to 60, when Kelly at last’ succeeded in beating Robertson after he had made 16. Tom Mills at once started scoring, and the bowlers changed ends ; the change resulted in Whelan being well caught by kenderdine off his own bowling —score 71 —6 —12. With one run added, Mills (12) fell a victim to Kelly. Johnson made 1, and was caught by Mackie off Kenderdine, and the same bowler got Donald caught by Kelly. Clarke, with 3 to his credit, was bowled by the same bowler, and with Wakerley not out 1, and 1 leg bye, the last wicket fell for 78 runs. Kelly securing 5 wickets for 34, and Kenderdine 5 for 42. Graham and Bell started operations for Gordons to the bowling of Robertson and Donald. The latter was run out off the first hit, and Kelly, after making 5, was given out stumped. Kenderdine filled the vacancy, and with the score at 31, had the misfortune to see Graham run out by a good piece of fielding by Johnson, after he had made 2i in nice free style. Cantley came in, and soon saw Kenderdine (2) caught at the wickets by Thomas off Donald, and then with Gilfillan’s aid the score was taken to 56, when Cantley, with 19 to his credit, was caught by Whelan off Donald’s bowling, about a minute before the bell rang. Gilfillan has 6to his credit.

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

We have quite an athletic feast this week. On St. Patrick’s Day the new professional club holds its inaugural meeting at Potter’s Paddock with every prospect of a good day’s sport. On Saturday, in the Domain, the A.A.A.C. holds its autumn meeting. Splendid entries, and the additional attractions of Hempton, Batger, and D. Wood should ensure a brilliant success. The handicaps, as usual, have been subjected to searching criticism. It does seem

hard that the scratch man in a 75 yard sprint should give anybody 11 yards start, which even were the distance 100 yards would mean a concession of more than a second by a level time man. But on the whole the handicappershave done well when their difficulties are considered. A good judge gives the following tips : — 75yds: Hempton, Barton, Burns. 150yds : Barton, Langsford or Barnes, Hempton. 300yds: Laird, Langsford, T. Davis. 6oovds : Goldwater, D. Wood, Musker. 1 ooyds : Musker 1. miles : D. Wood, P. Lynch, Farquhar. 120yds hurdles: Batger, W. H. Martin, T. Roberts. |-mile hurdles : Martin, Batger, Laird. Mile walk: Creamer, H Burton, Shaldrick. 3-mile walk: H. Burton, A. F. Burton, Shaldrick.

NORTHERN ATHLETIC CLUB.

With fine weather the inaugural meeting of the above Club should attract a large attendance at Potter’s Paddock. Captain Bourke, of H.M.s. Ringarooma, has granted his men permission to compete, and they will put a team in for the tug of war. First-class handicaps have been prepared by P. Quinlan, which should attract large fields. Mr. Impey’s band has been engaged for the day. The following are our anticipations for the various events: — 150 Yards Novice Handicap. Good, 1 ; Tremaine, 2 ; F. Thornton, 3 ; cockboat, Pica. 75 Yards.—Keenan, 1 ; Minninix,2; Purdy,3. | Mile. —Peebles, 1 ; Oliver, 2 ; McKean, 3. I JMile Walk. —Brady should win, but as he is an unlikely starter, the result should be—A. Hendry, 1 ; Jno. Hendry, 2 ; Welsh, 3. Cup.—Pearson, 1; Minninix, 2 ; 8. Roberts, 3. 1 Mile Handicap.— Peebles, 1 ; Smith, 2 ; Frost, 3. Hurdles. —Murphy, 1 ; Simpson, 2 ; Minninix, 3.

Steeples. —Oliver, 1 ; Frost, 2; Adcock, 3. The other events are post entries.

FAREWELL TO MR. RYAN.

On Monday last, between one and two o’clock, a large number of footballers and athletes assembled in the club-room of the British Hotel to say farewell to Mr. T. Ryan, who left Auckland yesterday for Florence. Italy, for the purpose of further prosecuting his studies in painting. Mr. G. S. Kissling, in a neat and appropriate speech, eulogised Mr. Ryan as a footballer. He had been captain of the Varnell and Grafton Clubs. They had seen him grow up from boyhood, and when he had charge of a team he carried out his duties with ability, capacity and judgment. He was now about to leave the colony for Italy, and they all wished him every success in his studies and a speedy return to Auckland. Mr. Kissling then presented Mr. Ryan with a very handsome and massive gold Albert chain and locket, suitably inscribed, and said that although the presentation might seem a small one it had been subscribed to by hundreds, the subscriptions having been limited to a very small amount. Mr. Ryan, in reply, said he was at a loss to express himself. He was going first to London to see a little life, but principally to see the New Zealand athletes perform in England. From thence he was going to Florence, Italy, where he intended to go to the highest authorities principally to study the human figure, and hoped to return to Auckland with honours. Although his stay would probably be a lengthy one, he would always take a keen interest in the progress of football in New Zealand, and wished his old club continued success. Mr. Ryan’s health was then drunk in bumpers, but owing to the inconvenience of the hour the usual compliment of “ For he’s a jollv good fellow,” was carried out by implication.

BOXING.

On Saturday, the 20th ult., the well-known Aucklander Sid Barnes, fought the renowned Geo. Powell at the Olympic Hall, Newcastle, N.S.W., for a £5O purse and a side wager. There was a very large attendance, and betting was brisk, Powell being favourite. The purse was subscribed by the Newcastle Athletic Club. The following are the details, taken

from the Sydney Refefee, from which it will seen that the Aucklander was defeated: — Round 1. —Powell was first to lead off, but the blow contained little or no power, and Barnes simply smiled. Later on Barnes hit Powell under the left ear, and he went down, but only for a moment. From this out the hitting was even, and neither had any advantage. Round 2.—George was first to get home, and although several well aimed blows fell short, later on he reached Barnes’ nose with his left, and the latter by his actions satisfied those present that he did not relish the hit. Round 3.—Powell had all the best of this round. He took a decided lead, and got on to Barnes’ face repeatedly. Round 4.—Powell went at his man as soon as the signal was given, and he had all the best of the round. He got on to Barnes’ face fully a dozen times. During the round his followers continued laying the odds on him. Round s.—The big fellow got one or two hot ones home in this round, but he was paid back with interest before the gong sounded. Round 6.—The fighting in this round was equal, Powell, if anything, having slightly the best of it.

Round 7.—Powell had all the best of this round, and at one time Barnes was very groggy. George got on to his jaw, and Sid. took the lOsec.

Round B.—ln this round Barnes got on the point, but the blow was not heavy, and George simply smiled in return. Later on he hit Barnes fair on the nose, causing the claret to flow freely. Round 9. —Twice in this round Barnes was sent reeling to the floor, and the third time he could not come to the scratch, and Powell was declared the winner amidst loud cheers. Barnes had one of his ribs broken during the contest. The best authorities say that Barnes is a wonderfully improved man.

The Referee has the following:—“ I am informed on good authority that poor Dick Sandall, the well-known New Zealand amateur, is dead. A telegram conveying this information was received by a gentleman well known in sporting circles in this city. It appears that Sandal was chasing a rat, which turned and leaped at him, biting him in the cheek. Blood poisoning set in, and in a comparatively short space of time Dick breathed his last. It is a curious coincidence that by the last New Zealand mail I received a letter from Sandal, in which he stated that it was not his intention to compete in the amateur tournament which was to have been promoted by Mr. L. Foley. The tournment fell through owing to lack of sufficient entries, and was ultimately abandoned for a time. Poor Sandall, if we may believe the report, is now under the turf, and in him we have lost a really good man.” As a matter of fact we all know that Dick Sandall is to-day alive and as well as ever he was. It was “Dick’s” father who met with an accident which caused his death.

Fifty-three trotters and pacers with records better than 2.30 died in America in 1891. An ideal horse is one with a good sound constitution, a good stomach, a brave heart, good limbs, and a pretty level head, and of course a right way of going. The more brain he has the more endurance he is likely to have. It enables him more readily to conform to circumstances and understand what is wanted of him, and to take advantage of opportunities and make the most of everything. By educating the brain it increases in size, fineness, and quality. If he he treated badly he is more or less useless. In our report of the Onslow Trotting Club’s Meeting we mentioned the fact that the owner of Commodore had protested against the manner in which he was started for the Onslow Trot Handicap. That matter was duly laid before the stewards, and decided against Commodore, the stewards returning the protest money (£2). We are now informed that Mr. Heaney has written to the Secretary of the Onsow Club informing him that he has appealed to the Auckland Trotting Club against this decision, and asking that the stakes be withheld. From a perusal of the rules, it is difficult to see in what way the Auckland Trotting Club can interfere in the matter.