SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2295, 14 September 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S MATCHES. Only tlireo minor matches were played on Saturday, and the football season proper is practically at an end. The weather was beautifully fine, and' both the Domain and the Taruheru ground, where the respective games took place, were in excellent order. TARUHERU 14 v. MAKAURI 3. These teams mot on the freezing works ground in their return match, both sides being fully represented. Taruheru had the advantage of a slight wind in the first spell, and when the half-time whistle sounded the scores were three points each. After the welcome spell, Taruheru livened up considerably, and added 11 points to their total, while their opponents were unable to increase their score. The game finally ended with the scores:' Taruheru 14, Makauri 3. For the victors tries were scored by Smith (2), Roderick, and T. Sharp, and Roderick converted his own.try'. Higgins scored for the losers, but the try was not converted. Mr. A. Pritchard refereed. WADE AND GRAY 9, GEO SMITH 3. Quite a number of keen partisans of either team witnessed this match on the Domain on Saturday. The game was full of amusing incidents, and in or two cases especially some good football was shown. Wade and Gray’s were hard pressed for a time by their opponents, but the plumbers lasted better, and eventually ran- out winners by 9 points to 3. For the winners Gray, Hogg, McKinstry, and Rait were the best, and Morell, Somervell, and Miller played well for the losers. Mr. W. Hay refereed. HIGH SCHOOL 13 v. TIS ARAI 0. The High School boys met a team of boys from To Arai on No. 2 ground at the Domain. The visitors were poorly represented, being able to put only 11 in the field, and the School boys were easily victorious by 13 to nil. Tries wore scored by Baku, Runciman, and Mills, and Paku converted two of them. Mr. 0. R. Olson refereed. CITY BAND v. EIRE BRIGADE. The following team will represent the City Band in their match against the Fire Brigade next Saturday: Full-back, Third Cornet; three-quar-ters, Soprano, First _ Baritone, and Bass Trombone ; five-eighths, Repiano and Third Cornet; half-back, First Cornet; forwards, Second Trombone (wing), Fltigel Horn (captain), Second Baritone, Bass Drum, Second Cornet, Hon,. Bass Drum, Euphonium, and Third Comet. Emergencies, Drum-Major, Conductor, Solo Euphonium, and Double B Flat. THE RANFURLY SHIELD. OTAGO DEFEATED. [Pkf.ss Association.] AUCKLAND. Sent, 12. The Otago-Auckland football match was played to-day at Alexander Park under ideal weather conditions, and in the presence of some 3,000 spectators. The contest was the last of the season for the RanfUrly Shield, and resulted in a win for Auckland by eleven points to five. Otago played against the sun in the first spell, Paton kicking off to near Auckland’s twenty five. The visitors rushed the hill over the line, but Murray saved The visitors still maintained a slight advantage. Patou attempted a penalty goal without result, Murray reliving, and shortly after Clark forced down. Gillett kicked high' from halfway, Clark’s efforts to’cave the positiou being aborative, Bater falling on the ball. Auckland 3, Otago nil On resumption -of play, Gillett got the ball away to Seeling, who made an opening for Morse, who scored, Magee getting the additional points. Auckland 8, Otago nil. Shortly afterwards McGuire got a hot pass away to Gillett, who transferred to Murray, the latter scoring. Auckland 11. Otago nil. Half-time was called shortly afterwards. Auckland had

tho bettor of tho play on resumption, bill* ivomay anti' Fitzpatrick Inoko through tho ruck, carrying play to Auckland's lino, uml a« a result of a forward scramble McDonnld scored Otago’s first try. Patou adding tho major points. Iho game emled with tho filial scores: Auckland 11, Otago u. Mr. Rowe, of Wellington, refereed. representative match. WELLINGTON DEFEATS TARANAKI. [Punas Association.] WELLINGTON, Sent. 12. Tho representatives of Taranuki and Wellington mot on Athletic Park this afternoon, and the match resulted in a win. for tho homo team by i;j points to S. Tho game was very uninteresting, although last, and \yus almost ono long scramble. A high wind was blowing and while playing against it neither side scored. The find, spell ended in favor of Taranaki by 8 points to nil. G. Sheehan and Tmnu scored trios, tho second being converted by iStohr. In the second spell Ready and McLeod scored tries for ’Wellington, Evans potted a goal, and Ryan kicked a penalty goal. Wellington were without the services of Mitcliinson, and Taranaki of Hunter, Mynott, Ilardgroavos, and Frcwin. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. BROWN SHIELD FINAL. [Press Association.] . DUNEDIN, Sept. 12. Tho final association match for the Brown Challenge .Shield'was played to-day between Wei'ington and Otago” in splendid weather. Wellington played the better gamo, and won by 4 goals to 2. For the winners Gibson. Ash (2), and Shea scored, while Baillio and Us.sher were responsible for Otago’s goals. The visiting teams wore entertained at a smoke social in the evening, when the Shield was presented by the Mayor. MISCONDUCT OF PLAYERS. TARANAKI DISQUALIFICATIONS [Puf.ss Association.] STRATFORD, Sept, 12. . At a mooting of tho Taranaki Rugby Union, Coleman and Frewin were suspended for misbehavior in Auckland until tho first round of the season of 1910. TENNIS. GISBORNE CLUB. A special general meeting of tho Gisborno Lawn Tennis Club was -held in Erskine’s Buildings on Saturday evening. Mr. T. Alston Coleman -occupied the chair, and there was a representative attendance. Air. C. Blackburn was elected secretary and treasurer for tho ensuing year. The Club decided to.erect a new pavilion and carry out other improvements to the courts, which are expected to be completed in time for tho opening of the season. UOLF - A very largo number of golfers, including many ladies,' turned out on the links on Saturday. The ladies had three separate competitions—driving, approaching, and putting, and the men were playing for the final monthly medal. In the ladies’ driving competition Aliss DeLautour drove the longer ball, her drive measuring 132 yards lit. Aliss Adams and Airs. Barlow tied for second place with u distance of 128 yards. Next in order came Aliss Sweet and Airs. Cole (125 yards), and Aliss E. Barker (124 yards). The driving was not quite so good as last year, when Airs. Morgan, won with 147 yards, but a strong side wind appeared to make an- unsteady stance. Airs. Burke won the approaching competition, and Aliss Adams the putting. Alessrs L. Brown and F. Traill acted as judges. The men’s fifth and last medal handicap competition was won' by C. A. Fenwick with a score of 968 — 88, G. AVilloek being second with 96 —s—9l. Before tho ladies dispersed for the day, Airs. Alorgan, the captain of the ladies’ chib, presented Aliss Adams, who is shortly leaving Gisborne, with a pretty rose bowl from the members of the ladies’ club, and in a neat speech expressed the good wishes of the members for Aliss Adams’ future welfare. Next Saturday will be a practice day, and on the following Saturday, 26th, which is the formal closing day, a mixed foursome will he played for the President’s trophy. On Friday afternoon the ladies competed for prizes presented by the captain, Airs. F. S. Alorgan. Airs. O’Aleara was the winner in the A division, and secured a pretty umbrella, with cleek handle. Aliss L. Tucker carried off the prize, a miniature silver cup, in the B division. Tho following were tho best curds handed in: Airs. O’Aleara ... 67 — 7—60 Aliss F. Adams ... 62 — 0 —62 Airs. Cole ... 70— 8—62 Alr s . Traill ... 78—16—62 Aliss Tucker ... 79—16—63 Airs. Barlow ... 67 — 2—65 Tho round for tho Ladies’ Golf Union medals has been postponed till "Wednesday. THE NAPIER TOURNAMENT. THE CONCLUDING GAAIES. [Press Association.] NAPIER, Sent. 12. The Napier Golf Club’s' annual championship meeting was concluded to-day, when the weather was again fine. In the filial for the men’s championship (the Goolan Cup), Kurupo Tarelia beat Barraud 5 tip and 3to play. Barraud started badly, and Tarelia was 6 up at the eighth hole. After tliut they kept fairly well together, but Barraud was oif in putting, and lost several chances of gaining on his opponent. It was not a first-rate exposition of tho game. The men’s final handicap was won by F. Raven (hep 18), who was 4 up. H, Kawhi (hep 1) was second, 1 up ; and G. F. Thorburn (hep 2) was third', all square. The mixed foursomes was won by F. T. Boys and Aliss AI. Hindmarsh. HQGKEY. CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD. WANGANUI REPULSED. [PnEss Association.] AUCKLAND, Sept. 12. Auckland to-day defeated Wanganui in a match for tho New Zealand Hockey Association’s /Championship Shield, at Renmera. For the first five minutes Wanganui showed great dash, and Coe notched a goal. Tho Aucklanders then assorted themselves, and the Wanganui men were never again in the hunt, Auckland eventually winning by nine goals to one. For tho winners- all tho forwards scored, ALn-on getting three goals. Barry two. Brooke-Sntith two, and Walter and Wei ham one each. Mr. E. E. Aladdon was an efficient referee. Auckland have withstood ■ seven challenges for the Shield this season, and will now hold it until, next year. THE TURF. A RIDER INJURED. [Pees; Association.] AUCKLAND, Sept. 12, In ’the point-to-point steeplechase . at Papatoetoe this afternoon, Frank Selby, riding Laddie, fell ,at the stone wall and sustained concussion of the brain. A WINNING JOCKEY, United Press Association. Copyright LONDON, Sept, 11. Frank Wootji-on, th.e Australian jockey, rode ’four winners at Doncaster yesterday.

N.Z. HORSES IN AUSTRALIA. United Piusbs Association, Corymoirr (Received Sept. 13, 4.30 p.ui.) SYDNEY, Sept. 13. govern 1 New Zealand horses wore engaged at TattersalJ’s mooting. Wnipuim run second to Uluebook in tho Spring Handicap. • ; ATHLETICS. GROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP United Press Association. Copyright (Recoived Sept. 13, 4.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, Sept. 13. The five miles cross-country championship of Australia was won hy llu(frail (Victoria) in 32min 30»scc.