Our Sports Summary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 38, 28 September 1922, Page 31

Our Sports Summary

' ~ DUNEDIN. The fifth grade final in the Association competition between Christian Brothers and Technical College was played on Saturday as a curtain raiser to the interprovin- v cial match. Christian Brothers won by 3 goals to 1. • AUCKLAND. .; The holiday tour of the Hamilton Marist Brothers' schoolboys in Auckland came to an end on Friday, September 8 . (writes oSr own. correspondent), when the party of 24: boys, after being shown over the Makura, left for Hamilton, under the guardianship of Rev. Father Bleakley and Rev. Brother Calixtus, who had escorted them on the Auckland tour. During their visit the boys were taken a motor-launch trip on the harbor, treated to a fire brigade demonstration by the City Fire Brigade, under Superintendent Wilson, who gave an interesting lecture on the alarm system, and were entertained bv the Mater Hospital and Sacred Heart College. The tour was a great education for the boys, who expressed their delight at the kindly treatment extended them. A football matchwhich is to be an annual fixturewas Dlayed against Vermont Street School during the visit, the Hamilton boys winning by 9 points to 3. ' ' The annual road races of Sacred Heart College were run on Wednesday, September 13. In the junior event there was a field of 33 competitors, and the winnersG. Brunt, covered the four miles in 25min Slsec, while the scratch man, R. Keenan, made the fastest time, 24min 47sec, and got seventh place. The senior race of five miles was won by R. Nightingale, running from scratch in 28 mm, which established a new college record. , The finals and semi-finals of the Sacred Heart College boxing tournament were held in the college ' gymnasium yesterday evening (says the Auckland. Stair of the 21st inst.). Mr. Frank Burns adjudicated, and the many visitors, including Messrs. Knnnedy and Brock of Australia, and Mr. Pooley, N.Z. champion, were treated to some excellent exhibitions of boxing/ The results of the various bouts • were as follows: '. Mosquito-weight, under Final: McDonald beat Parker. Parker was outclassed from the verv outset, but /fought gamely, and for his good display was presented with ?:•«. medal by Mr. Ford, an old Marist bov, who happened to : be present. . Midgets, under 6st.—Semi-final: Rail nan beat GilbertLeydon beat Murphy. Final. Levdon beat Hannan ' Fly-weight, under 7st.—Final: O'Regan beat Gilhooly . Bantam-weight, under Bst 41b.—Semi-final: O'Sullivan ;beat' Mmr. Final: O'Sullivan beat Keen. O'Sullivan's exhibition was the best of the evening. , : r. . Feather-weight, under 6st.— Nightingale beat F. Cumming.s in a very keen contest. ; Light-weight, under 10st.—Semi-final: Brooks beat Fogarty. Final: Brooks beat Bovle. ' , Welter-weight, under 10st" 71b.—Final: Hooper beat Fleming. r L . Middle-weight, under list 41b.— Final David beat Gold-mg.(knock-out). Golding is one of the best boxers of the college. David is a. natural boxer with a quick eve and a good reach. He fully deserved his win. Exhibition Bout.—E. Reid, the college champion, fought three rounds with Mr. "Mike" Flvnn. the instruc- ; W- _£ eld a ye an excellent exhibition, and is a credit to Mr. l<lynn, who has been coaching him for some time past thei bouts this year were of a high standard, and" the visitors passed a very enjoyable evening. All arrangements in connection with the tournament were in the bands of the sports master, and the excellent manner in which the events were run off is a tribute to his energy and enterprise. ■'-' ■ ■ TIMARU. . The annual meeting of the Celtic Cricket. Club was held last night, the president (Mr. F. Roach) presidium over a good attendance (says the Timaru Herald for tember 5). The balance sheet, which showed a small credit balance, was considered satisfactory and was adopted. The annual report stated that the year had been a very encouraging one so far as play on the field was concerned, though it was not so encouraging from a financial point. Ihe club s heaviest expense was incurred in the number , of matches played in connection with the Bristol Cup. The club now held the only cup open for competition in South Canterbury. When Ashburton secured this coveted trophy it teH to the Celtic Club to endeavor to wrest it from them and bring it back to Timaru. This had been accomplished. .I°° much credit could'not be'given to the club captain ; (Mr.- M. Houlihan) and his team, which journeyed to Ashburton. The. junior; team, for the third year in succession, ;. had won the junior competition and had won the Cox Cup 1 - right out—a - very meritorious performance upon which they were to be heartily; congratulated; The senior team % had been represented in representative matches by M. Houlihan, J. Kane, M. Angland, and H. Bowles, who wor-

thily : upheld the reputation of the club. In the junior, representative game the club had been represented by M.' Annear and G. Flett, and they also did credit to the club. The annual social had been a great success, and much credit was due to the ladies for their assistance. Thanks were also rendered to all who had assisted the club in any way. Mr. Houlihan was specially, mentioned for his gift of a bat for the most improved player. The report was adopted. Officials for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Patron, Rev. Father Hurley president, Mr. P. F. Roach about 20 vice-presidents were elected: secretary, Mr. Marlow f. treasurer, Mr. G. Flett; executive, Messrs. M. Angland, A. Bentley, F. Geaney, ,L Collins, F. Pearse, J. Joyce, C. Dwiam; club captain, Mr. A. Bentley; delegates, Messrs. M. Houlihan and M. Angland; auditors, Rev. Brother Palladius; coach, Mr. A. Bentley; selection committee Messrs. A. Bentley, M. Angland, and J. Kane (seniors), and G. Flett, R. Marlow, and M. Annear (juniors). The subscription was fixed at 2os for seniors. 12s Gd for juniors, and 5s for hon. members.** It was decided that the opening da-v take place on September 16. Rev. Fathers Hurley and O'Ferral wrote offering trophies for senior and junior batting averages. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded , the donors. It was decided that the cuo which the club won outright last year should be given back and be open in future for competition annually. It was agreed to enter one senior and Wo junior teams this season. Mr F Geaney was elected delegate to the Central Club. -Hearty votes of thanks were passed to all who had assisted the club last season and to the chairman for presiding at that night's meeting. - v •