SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2164, 13 April 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

EOWLINti. TUIIANGANUI CLUB. The weather conditions on Saturday woro excellent for bowling, and a number of good games woro played on the Turanganui green. Four more matches in tho handicap singles for Mr. Inn S. Simson’s medal were played, and nil tho games, with the exception of tlio Collcy-Morsc game, wore closely contested. For tho first nine fiends' in his game, Colley had things all his own way. Morse was wanting in strength, and was playing short. After tlio ninth head, however, he recovered somewhat, but was unablo to mako up tho leeway. Following are tho scores: W. Ratcliffo 23 v. J. P. Williams 17. - Williams had his own way un to the 7th head, the gamo at this point being 11-1. On tlio following fivo heads, Ratcliffo put up 12, tlio score then being 11-13. On tho 16th head, Ratcliffo was fivo points to the good, but Williams evened up matters on the IStli head, 17 all. Ratcliffo then scored tlirco twos in tho remaining heads and won by 0. R. Sheet IS v. Skillicorn 16., Up to tho seventh head Skillicorn led easily by 11 to 3. On tho following sevon heads Skillicorn failed to score, his opponent taking seven singles. On the 17th head iSkeot obtained tho load, tlio game beinr* 1514. Matters wero ovon on the 18th head; 15 all, and on tho 20th head, 16 all. Skeot obtained tho shot on tho final head, and, receiving tho handicap of 1, won ItV 2 points. B. Hird 18 v. D. Hepburn 16. On the second lioad. Hepburn was 6 to nil, but at tho 7th head tho game read 6-9. At tho 17th head tlio gamo was 14 all, and on tho 20th head, 16 all. On the last head, Hird drew two splendid bowls on tho jack, and won a meritorious gamo. J. Colley 23 v. C. Morse 11. At tho third ‘head tho score was 3 all. but from this to the 9tli head Colley rail away, scoring 13 to his opponent’s 2. From this out the scoring was fairly ovon, and tho game ended in Colley’s favor by 9 points. GISBORNE CLUB. There was a fair attendance at the Kaiti green on Saturday, and a number of very interesting games were played. Tho green is rapidly getting back into first-class order after tlio recent heavy rains, and was playing very well on Saturday. BALLARAT BEATS NEW ZEALAND Press Association. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Anril 13, 1 a,in. MELBOURNE.;. April 12. Ballarat defeated tho New Zealand bowlers by 107 to 102. CRICKET. UNITED v. TARUHERU. Tho fixture between tho above teams was concluded on (Saturday, Taruhoru winning by 132 runs. United, who had lost six wickets for 12 runs on tho previous Saturday, resumed their innings, and wero all disposed of for 31. On Taniheru going in to hat a second time, they were all disposed of for 87 runs, thanks to an excellent bowling performance by Howde-n, who, although handicapped hv an absolutely dead wicket, obtained S wickets for 29. United went in in a dismal light, with no hope of getting the runs required, and only eight men being available, were all out for 30 runs. Charles obtained six wickets for 8 runs. The concluding stages of the game were somewhat in the nature of a farce, as it was impossible for either fieldsmen, batsmen, or umpires to get a glimpse of the ball. The following are the details of tho day’s TARUHERU—First Innings .... 106

TE RAU v. WANDERERS. This match was resumed on Saturday at the Domain. Wanderers, with threo wickets down for 68, continued their innings, and fared ill, to the bowling of Pino and Schofield, tho former esnecially being almost unplayable. " The innings eventually closed for 85, the last 7 wickets only adding 17 runs. , To Rau, requiring 10a to will, started badly, losing 6 wickets for 47. Vallanco, who went in first, had been batting excellently, and was at this stage joined by Schofield, and a fine partnership ensued, the pair carrying the score to 101 before a separation was effected, Schofield being bowled by Adamson. Tlio retiringbatsman had played a splendid innings for his side. The innings terminated with 7 wickets down for 108, Vallanco being not out with 69 to his credit. Tho following aro the scores: WANDERERS.—First Innings ... 48

Total for 7 wickets .........••••108 ■aA&ibSr AGAINST EDEN CLUB. The sub-committee appointed to arraii "o the programme of matches for the Eden Club met oil Saturday ovening, ami < lrew "P fcl , le of , tures. The selectors picked the elevens for the various matches the same evening- As was the case last Easter when the North Shore Club visited ’Gisborne, the East Coast eleven will journey down to meet the Aucklanders. The following is a list of the matches, with the elevens to play 111 Wednesday, loth: Eden v. Poverty Bay eleven, at Victoria Domain. Poverty Bay: S. Q. Glennie, F. G.

Sharp, Frank Burke, S. McConnell, J. H. Davies, W. Schofield, J. Monk, 11. E. Maude, O. R. Olsen, L. Coop, and W. Judge. Thursday and Friday, .16th and 17th: Ed oil v. Poverty Bay Representative Eleven, at Victoria Domain. — P. 13. Hops.: A. Young, C. Lasker (Taruhoru); R. G. HiiTlamoro, J. A. Gibson, W. A. J. Gibson," A. M. Ilowdon, C. Trafford-Reynolds (United); R. IT. Vnllance, J. Pine, R. W. Cary (To'Rau); G. Barker (Wanderers). Friday, 17th: East Coast v. P.B. Eleven, at Taruhoru.—Poverty Pay: J. Charles,-Diulfield, Adamson, Fred. Burke, Sharpies, Whyte, Gorman, Babb, McColl, Austin, W. Sharp. Saturday and Monday, 18th and 20th: Eden v. East Coast, at Tnrulieru. Tuesday, 21st: Eden v. Thursday Representatives, at Victoria .Domain—Thursday Eleven: J. Lang, J. K. Wack, W. H. Waclc, B. C. Baxter, Brown, D. Miller, R. Grant, R. Emanuel, Dnrgnn, J. Bowman, and Roderick. Any of the above players unablo to play on the days for which they have been selected aro requested to inform Mr. J. G. Grinlinton, lion .secretary of the P.B. Cricket Association,, of the fact immediately. Press Association. NAPIER, April 12. The llawko’s Bay Cricket Association’s season lias ended,•'with United winners of tho first-grade competition, and Port Ahuriri winners in tho second grado. ROWING A SUCCESSFUL REGATTA. GRAND DISPLAY BY THE WORLD’S CHAMPION.

Great interest has been taken in rowing during tho present season in Gisborne, and a very successful season was practically brought to a close on Saturday by the regatta which was held • under tho auspices of tho two clubs. Considerable interest was evinced in tho inter-club races lor .the Licensed Victuallers’ Shield, and tho Poverty Bay Club, by winning two of the tlireo events, become the possessor of tlio trophy for tho year 1908-9. The presence of Win. Webb, tho world’s champion, on tlio river was also a ‘star” attraction, and local rowing men aro charmed, not alono with his undoubted skill and finished oarsmanship, but also with liis charming personality and unassuming demeanor. In his exhibition the champion was a perfect revelation, and received round after round of applause from the -spectators who were congregated in largo numbers on the banks of the rivers and on tho bridges. Tlio Harbor Board launch was very kindly placed at tho disposal of'the regatta committee, and Air. A. D. Robinson acted as starter, Air. G. B. Oman as judge, and Air. W. Hackett as umpire. The following are the results of tho racing:— LICENSED VICTUALLERS’ SHIELD. POVERTY BAY BEAT GISBORNE.

Senior Race.—From a good start the two crews got- well away together, and rowed on level terms for -about a quarter of a mile, when tho Poverty Bay crew drew away, and were never afterwards troubled, winning with ridiculous ease. Tlvj Gisborne crew showed a decided lack of training. POVERTY BAY BEAT GISBORNE. Junior Race.—Another excellent start was effected in this event, and for about 100 yards the.crews rowed together, when Poverty Bay, rowing a quicker stroke, forged ahead. The Gisborne men, responding to the call of their stroko. came again, and got on even terms. This position was unchanged until passing the end of tlio Turuheru River, where Poverty Bay obtained an advantage of a quarter of a length, and rowing verv strongly, continued to innroaso their advantage. eventually winning by about -a ■length after an exciting race. GISBORNE BEAT POVERTY BAY. lOst Race. —This was a splendid race. The Gisborno crew were quickest away at the word “Go,” and after rowing a- short distance they had a slight advantage over their rivals. After 200 yitrds, however, the Poverty Bay men decreased tlio gap, and the crews raced neck and -neck for a distance, when the Gisborne crow, making tho pace very fast, drew away, and secured a lead of a length. Rowing in perfect time, they kept in front until about 50 yards from home, where tlio Poverty Bay representatives spurted, and although gaining every stroko just failed to get in front, Gisborne winning by about 4ft-. Both crews received an ovation for their excellent display. In the sculling exhibition, Webb was associated with Rees Jones, and the two- rowed together down the course, Webb eventually finishing, slightly ahead of his companion. This was truly an exhibition of sculling on the champion’s part, and afforded a sight which will not be readily. forgotten iu Gisborne for a long tilne to come. Maiden Sculls, Gisborne Club.— Tlio first heats of this competition were rowed off, when E. Luttroll beat IV. Luttroll, and IS. D. Chatfield beat R. Honley. A further heat will be decided to-night, when H. P. Hamilton meets E. Swinnerton and L. Gideon meets E. D. Chatfield. POVERTY BAY CLUB. ■ A meeting of tho ladies’ committee in connection, with the above club’s annual social will -be hold at the Band Room on Wednesday' nig-lit, at 8 o’clock. All ladies willing to lend tlieir assistance are invited to attend. Tho -following are the handicaps for the singlo scull race for Air. H. Sandlant’s gold medal, the first heats of which will he rowed this evening: It. Wilkinson (l4sec) v. D. ".Murray (28sec), J. Webb (22) v. W. Pritchard (25), C. Winter .(12) v. J. Nicholas (5), F. D. Fox (22) v. F. E. Porter (20), B. Lowe (14) v. F. Seymour (22), J. Stuart (14) v. C. Somervell (14), J. Scott (28) v. R. Huston (25). FOOTBALL. The annual meeting of the Takitimu Football Club was held, on Saturday evening, there being only a small attendance of members. The secretary (Mr. B. Alalone) presented the report and balance-sheet for the past year, and they were adopted. It was reported that a number of new members -intended to join the club in time for the opening of the season, and. that a strong team would in all probability be placed in the field. BILLIARDS. The championship games were continued at the Victoria Saloon on Saturday night-, when J. B. Rex beat 11. Aston by 6 points after a close and exciting game. To-'iiight J. B. Rex nieets W. Valentine at- 7.00. AQUATICS. NAPIFiI CARNIVAL. POSTPONED SAILING EVENTS. Press Association. NAPIER, April 12. Some of the postponed and motor launch events on the Napier carnival programme were got off at West Shore on Saturday. Tho weather was fine, but the attendance did not come- up to expectations. The results are as follows: — Patiki Handicap: Alaroondali 1, Noaromo 2. Sunra.y 3. Open Sailing Boat Race: Buttercup 1, Friv 2. Alotor Launch Race; Airmi 1, Courier 2, Kiwi 3.

■ Second Innings. Sharpies, c F. Sharp, b Howden... 8 Matliiesou, b Howden 4 Whitely, b Bourke 0 Young, b Howden 22 Lasker, b Howden 15 Bond, c Gibson, b Howden 1 W. Sham, b Howden 11 Dillon, run out 4 Monaghan, not out 2 T. Shari), e sub, b Howden 5 J. Charles, b Howden 0 15 87 Bowling Analysis.-—Howden, 8 wickets for 29; Bourke, 1 for 23. United.—First Innings. 31 Second Innings. Gibson, b Charles 3 Whyte, b Charles 9 Sharp, lbw, b Charles 0 Howden, run out 3 Coop, b Charles 0 Bourke, b Charles Gorman, b Charles 5 Hallam-ore, not out 1 Total for 7 wickets 30 Bowling Analysis.—Charles, C wickets for 8 rung.

Second Innings. Glennie, c Olsen, b Schofield .... 3 judge, c Vallance, b Pine Babb, b Schofield ...'24 O’Donnell, c Vallance, b Pine... It Barker, b Pino McConnell, b Pine ... 0 Burke, b Pine ... 0 Maude, c Vallance, b Scbolield. ... 1 ... 0 :.. 85 Bowling Analysis.—Pine, 7 wickets for 30 runs; Schofield, 3 tor 29. 29 TE HAD.—First Innings ... Second Innings. ... G9 ... 3 Vallance. not out .... 9 Cary, st McConnell, b Davis .... .... 2 .... 0 Feiton, c Judge, b Glennie 1 Schofield, b Adamson .... 17 .... 0