SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2283, 31 August 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL. representative trial MATCH.

SENIORS V. JUNIORS

Saturday was an ideal day for football, and with the exception of tho usual muddy patch, the Domain was in tip-top order. Very little interest was taken in the trial match between the senior and junior representatives, and the attendance of spectators was somewhat sparse. Mr W. Hay eontrolled the game.

SENIORS 6 V. JUNIORS 3. | The seniors lost tho toss and kicked off facing a strong sun. The juniors immediately assumed tho offensive, but Scott, Nicholas ami Brady broke away and carried tho play to centre. The* juniors, however, were playing with groat dash and returned again to their oponents line, whero Hickey picked up and ran over. Fitzgerald failed at- goal. Play settled in midfield alter the kick off, and Tate stopped « rush of the juniors in fine style, returning to centre. Bowman gained a good deal of ground with a nice line kick, and just afterwards Grenfell was prominent by coining through the ruck. A.good dribbling rush of tho sen'ior forwards was well 1 stopped by Fitzgerald at half way. Two penalties in quick succession wero awarded to tho juniors, but from tho latter Fitzgerald made a very poor attempt at goal from an easy position. The senior backs got going several times and Kaipara, Makoare and J. Gibson, got in some fine work. Eventually from a passing rush Hoko got over, but Brady failed at goal. Half time arrived with tho scores 3 points each. After tho interval the juniors continued to have the best of tho game for a time, and pressed on the senior’s line for a while. Fitzgerald found the line at- tho corner flag with a nice kick. Hard play outside the line 5 resulted in tho seniors being compelled to force. Play was confined to tho seniors’ territory for a considerable time but Scott, Heke and Nicolas got well away and, carried tho ball to tho junior’s twenty-five, but good work by Witty, Bright,, and Braggo again transferred play to the seniors’ twenty-five. Play was now fast and furious and the ball travelled at a great rate up and down tho filed, -dorse and Pine were prominent with heady work and the seniors pressed hard. Nicolas was nearly over, but a forward pass to Brady lost a good opportunity. The seniors now held tho upper hand and were striving hard to obtain a lead. Some loose play took place in the juniors’ twenty-five, and Kaipala obtained and after a tricky dodging run got over and scored a nice try. Bowman missed the kick at goal. From this out play was fairly even, but no further scoring took place and the game ended—Seniors G points, Juniors 3. For tho winners, Bowman, Kaipara, in the backs, and Pine, Scott, and Nicolas in the forwards, were tho best, and for the losers, Fitzgerald, Witty, Bright, McPherson, and Bristow played well. THE RANFURLY SHIELD. TARANAKI DEFEATED. [Press Association.] AUCKLAND, August 29. The Ranfttrly Shield match played here to-day between the representatives of the Auckland and Taranaki Unions was won by Auckland by nine points to nil. There was an attendance of about 8000, and the weather, though, fine, was chilly, with a heavy wind during the first spell blowing down tho field. Auckland had the best of the luck, for after playing with tho wind in the first spell, it dropped to a breeze when they had to face it. Tho Auckland pack again demonstrated its superiority, and nul : lifted all the efforts of the Taranaki backs. In the firt spell Gillett kicked a penalty goal and scored an unconverted try. In tho second spell Murray scored a try after a very clever piece of back play between Wilson, Johnston, and liimsef. A great deal of the play was uninteresting, Auckland’s pack at times keeping play very close. Mr. J. Williams, of Dunedin, made a very capable referee. The curtain-raiser to the match was between the AVaiuku seniors and the Auckland junior reps., and resulted in a win for the local juniors by 6 points to 3. COLLEGE GAMES. WANGANUI V. LINCOLN. _ [Press Association.] Christchurch" August 30. A match was played this afternoon between the Wanganui Collegiate School and Lincoln College. The game was a very interesting one, and until the closing stages, when the superior condition and combination of tho Wanganui boys told, the agricultural students made a very good fight. In the first spell their forwards were rather better in loose work than Wanganui, but the latter’s backs handled the ball better, and tlieir line-kicking was generally more effective. The game ended: Wanganui 20, Lincoln 6. THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. DUNEDIN DOINGS. [Press Association.] DUNEDIN. August 30. The supporters of tho Northern Union game are hopeful of gaming a strong footing here before the season is over. Ono of the promoters of the game says: “We have some 40 players, including many of the best men here, who have intimated their intention of playing this game, lvo propose running it on a purely amateur lines, and intend commencing practice matches in another week. Wc have secured the Caledonian Ground, and will play Wellington on it on October 3rd, and also on the Saturday following. Wo hope to ar : range a match against the Maori team for the Saturday after that. On the last Wednesday in September we play a match at Invercargill, and will pay players for time lost while awav from Dunedin. We are not going in for professionalism. If the New Zealand Union decide to improve the present game we shall he- satisfied, hut in the meantime we intend doing our best to push the new game. REPRESENTATIVE GAMES. WELLINGTON BEAT CANTERBURY. [Press Association.] WELLINGTON, August 29. The representatives of Wellington and Canterbury met on tho Athletic Park this afternoon, on a good dry ground and under excellent

climatic conditions. The game was exceedingly interesting and exciting. Wellington had the best of the the play, especially in the second spell, the forwards playing excellently. Wellington won by 11 to 5. In the first spell Magee scored two tries for tlio borne team and Baker scored for Canterbury and Weston converted. In the second spell Magee added a third try for the Blacks and Ryan converted. Mr. I\ Mackie was referee. WELLINGTON B. BEAT NELSON. [Press Association.] NELSON, August 29. Tho representative match, Wellington B. v. Nelson, was played this attorn non and resulted in a win lor the former by twenty-one points to three. Tho ground was in splendid order but a strong wind blew, generally across the ground. In the first half, playing with the wind, Wellington put up eleven points, Gardiner kicking a penalty goal. Houlihan and Osborne scored tries. Thomas converting the latter. In tile second .spell Osborne and Murphy obtained tries which were converted by Gardiner and Thomas respectively. Smith kicked a penalty goal for Nelson. The game was fast, the visitors having the ; j advantage in tho forward work, but i j it was more evenly contested thari the scores indicate,

HAWKE'S BAY BEATS WANGANUI. [Press Association.] NAPIER, August 29. The representative match Wanganui v. Hawke's Bay was played in beautiful weather, and resulted in a win for Hawke’s Bay by eleven points to nil. In the first- half a mark socured by Wall for llawko’s Bay was. converted by him, and Kenyon obtained a try, which Wall converted. In the second spell tho local side never gave their opponents a chance, but the only score was an unconverted try secured by Wall. During the game a- regrottablo accidont happened. Wanganui wero forced, and from tho kick-out the ball ennio to Syuies, Hawke’s Bay’s Tull-baclt. _ Hogan tried to intercept Symes’ kick, and Sytnes’ foot caught Hogan oil the sliin, and the bono wns broken. Tho injured man was attended by St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, and was then removed to tho hospital. Tho occurrence was purely accidental, and was regretted by all. iSoutor Idled the vacancy in Wanganui’s team. OTAGO DEFEATS SOUTHLAND. [Press Association.] DUNEDIN, August 29. Tho match, Otago v. Southland, was played here to-day in splendid weather. At tho opening tile .wind was very light, but it increased in force as tho game progressed, nml was very strong at tho finish. Otago had the best ot the luck in this rcsE. For tho first lialf-hour Southhad tho advantage, but after that Otago had decidedly the hotter of the game, and ultimaoly won by 28 points to C. In the first spell Miles scored for Southland, and Dougherty and O’Sullivan for Otago. In the second spoil McKenzie, Ivimoy, Fitzpatrick, and Stalker scored for the home team, while Paton converted two tries and kicked two goals from marks. Broad scored for Southland. Otago had tho advantage in tho scrums and the loose, but Southland wero superior in tho lineout. WANGANUI B BEATS RUAPEHU. [Press Association.] WANGANUI, August 30. A match between tho Ruapehu sub-Union and a Wanganui B team was played on Saturday afternoon. The Wanganui team outclassed the visitors, who wero defeated by 31 points to G points. THE BRITISH TEAM. DEFEATS QUEENSLAND. United Press Association. Copyright (Received August 30, 8.7 p.m.) BRISBANE, August 30. The British team beat Queensland to-day by 11 points to 8. The Britishers’ final match was characterised by hard and fast play, the second spell, especially, being very rough. McEvedy, the British skipper, had his collar-bone broken. Queensland displayed much better form -and combination than in tho first match. Tho first half ended tlireo all, Gibbs for Britain and Gallacher for Queensland scoring tries. Queensland opened the second spell with a brilliant attack, ending in Maher getting over the line, Throw •converting. The final stages wero exciting, the weight and better combination of the visitors eventually telling against stubborn and clever defence. Williams and Gibbs wero responsible for tries, and Dyke converted tho latter. AN AUSTRALIAN MATCH. A CHALLENGE GAME. United Tress Association, Copyright (Received August 30, 8.7 p.m.) SYDNEY, August 30. A Rugby challenge match between tho Western Districts team, which recently defeated the Britishers, and the Metropolis, -resulted in a win for the Metropolis by 11 points to 9 points, after a hard-fought game. THE AUSTRALIAN GAME. THE MELBOURNE CARNIVAL. United Press Association. Copyright (Received August 30, 8.7 p.m.) MELBOURNE, August 30. In tho football carnival, South Australia defeated Tasmania by 1G goals and 20 behiuds to 3 goals and 7 behiuds. Victoria defeated Westralia by 13 goals and 22 behiuds to G goals’ and 8 behinds. UOLF. CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION. PARE KEIHA RETAINS THE HONOR. The second round of the championship competition was played at the links on Saturday afternoon. Though the weather was delightfully flue, and all the conditions conducing to good performances, the form displayed was again a good way below the average. The best rounds on Saturday were played by Pare Keiha, the holder of the championship, and Geoff. Willock, who both went round in 92. During the week Keiha did trial rounds of 84, 85, and 89, so it will be seen that lie was by no means at the top of bis game on Saturday. However, lie phiysufficiently well to retain the championship for the 1908 season, aiid came in for hearty congratulations on again securing the honor. Traill, who again played round with Keiha, went out in 47', but got into difficulties at the thirteenth hole, which cost him 9, and his home journey took 50, making 97 for the round again played consistently, taking 47 out and 48 in. making his grand total equal with Wi Hock’s for tho two rounds. W. R. Barker had a good chance of handing in a capital card, but the stars in their courses fought against him at tho end of tho round, and an 8 and a 7 for the seventeenth and eighteenth holes made his total for the round 95. The following are the scores of the leading players for tho championship:— P. Keiha: Out 655355466—45. In 544674476—47. Total 92. First round 94. Grand total j 186. F. H. W. Traill: Out 674446556 47. In 54496557« —50. Total 97. First round 99. Grand total, 196. G. Willock: Out 545446455—42. In 855855455—50. Total 92. First round 101. Grand total, 193. W. V. R. Luttrell: Out 755545457 —47. In 546756465 —48. Total 95.First round 98. Grand total, 193. W. It. Barker: Out 546545466—45. In 555755487—51. Total 96. First round 102. Grand total, 198. The ’handicap competition for Mr Guthric-Smith gold medal was also continued on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Luttrell, who, with Ins handicap of 6, did two net rounds of 92 and 89. Other players out on Saturday wero Dr. Sampson (who did a good round of 97) F. T. Morgan, W. F. J. Anderson’, .T. Howie, .T, H. Bull, S. Murray, IV G Evans, W. Gibson, L. Brown, F. W. Nolan, R. U. Burke, W. B. Willock, A. L. Coleman, G. BrauleySmith. . , , . During tlie afternoon. E. A. ulmr, fifteen, and A. E. N. Smith, twentyfive, played off the semi-final in the handicap tournament, ’the game ci i (•- ed in a win for Smith by 8 vn> and t to plav, and the latter is non to meet W. G. Evans in the final. _ There were a large number ol .atly players on the links, but. ns on the preceding Saturday, they ■ r ■ field clear for the chaiiuiondiip games. jNfrs. Stock and IMiss Olnisp gave afternoon-ton.

BILLIARDS. THE GRAY COMBINATION

Quite a large number of billiard enthusiasts gathered together in the Victoria Saloon on Saturday night to ivitncss the first performance in Gisborne of the Gray combination ot expert billiardists*. IThe company consists of Master George Gray, who claimed to be the hoy champion of

tho world, Mr. Harry Gray nml Mr. Fred. Farrell, who aro botli exooptiomil exponents of the gamo. Mr. Farrell, who travels as manager of the combination, was introduced to the audience by Mr. Sogedm, one of the proprietors of tho saloon, and in a few words thanked tlioso present for the welcome uccordod tho players and also for their attendance that evening. The tirst event of the .evening's programme was tho exhibition game by Muster George Gray, who conceded, Mr. 13. Lucas 1 <>o points in 500. For the first part of the game annttors wore fairly oven, I,ueas phiving remarkably well against his redoubtable opponent, and reached 210 when “young George was 07. At 250 tho boy was just 100 boliind, and at 298 ho caught and passed Lucas. From that on tho visiting champion had mattors all his own way, tho play of tho local crack falling off considerably. The game finished in favor of the boy by 000 to 301. Tho most distinctive fenturo of tho boy champion’s giuno was Ins hazard-striking olf tho red ball, which was truly wonderful. Tho ouso with winch ho negotiated shots from apparently impossible angles was exceptional, and from tho most dimcult positions, ho invariably obtained excellent position for tho following shot. Ho appears to roly almost altogether on tho losing hazard olf tho red ball, and almost tho w-holo oi his 500 was obtained in this manner on Saturday night, llis best break was Ut (138 olf tho rod), and ill tins he broke down at a comparatively easy .sidc-pecket shot. Other breiiks niado by the lad during tho evening were 92 (SO off tho red), JO, 37, and 36 (twice), eventually running out with a 20 unfinished, with tho balls in splondid position. Master Gray was most ontliusiastically applauded at tho conclusion of tho giuno, which to many was a revelation. Nicely coinpiled breaks of 43, JO, 21, and 20 were put up by Mr. Lucas, who also rocoived an ovation from the audionco. After the big giuno, a match between Mr. J. IS. Ilex and Mr. Harry Gray was played. It hail been intended to play 300 up, but as the hour was growing late it was decided half-way through the game to play only 200. Mr. ltox received a start of 150, but was unable to strike form, and after an exciting finish Mr. Gray ran out a winner by s>s points: 200—191. An exhibition of some exceedingly clover masso shots was given by Master George Gray, and Mr. Harry Gray also showed some fancy strokes of a high order of merit. Excellent seating arrangements wore made for tho convenience of patrons, add everybody appeared to bo comfortable. To-night tho games will be continued, Master Geovge Gray conceding Mr. E. Austen 150 in 500, and Mr. Harrv Gray giving a lead of 100 in 800 to Mr. L. McGonigal. Both games aro sure to bo entertaining, and at the conclusion a further exhibition of trick and fancy shots will be given by Mr. Gray and Mastor George Gray. mum. ROAD RACE. Next Thursday afternoon a road race, promoted by Mr. H. Anderson, will take plaeo. The roiitu ot the race is from the Grey Street corner to Ormond Hotel and back, and, commencing at 3 p.in., it is estimated die riders will be back about 4.10 p.m. The first prize is a gold medal, second a silver and gold modal, and the third a silver medal. The handicaps are as follows: —H. Anderson scr, G. -->ston osec, H. Davis lOscc, W. Wilkinson 25scc, A. G. Gemini JOsec, l\ Fishback oOsec, F. McDowell lmin .20sce, A. Anderson lmin 30sec, A. Wilkinson lmin JOsec, Rah Edwards 2mm, S. Tate smiu, Joe King 6min. "hockey. AUCKLAND LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP. [Press Association.] AUCKLAND, August 30. The ladies’ hockey championship competition was concluded yesterday, and resulted in a win for tho Moan a Club, who occupied the same position last year. They played eight matches, winding seven, and -drawing one; their record being 36 goals lor to 2 against. CANTERBURY LADIES V. OTAGO LADIES. [Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, August 29. The Interprovincial Ladies Hockey Match between Canterbury and Otago was played this afternoon at Sydenham Pai'lc and resulted in a draw, each sides scoring two goals. thTturf, MOOR-FIELD RACES. United Press Association. Copyright (Received August 30, 8.7 p.m.) SYDNEY, August 30. Frederick won the Flying Handicap, beating Will Manton by a head. "cricket. SOUTH AFRICA AND MARYLEBONE. United Press Association. Copyright (Received August 30, 8.7 p.m.) LONDON, August 29. The South Africa Cricket Association lias decided that it is unable to entertain tho invitation to visit Ausralia during the coming season, the chief reason being that there was not sufficient time to organise a- representative team. The. Marylebone Club lias written regretting its inability to send a team to South Africa during the coming season.