SPORTS AND PASTIMES. CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2736, 15 February 1910, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

CRICKET.

POVERTY BAY ASSOCIATION

The usual weekly meeting wasi held at the Alhambra Club rooms last night, Mr. J. B- Hunt presiding. - An application was received from the St. Patrick’s Sports Committee forjthe use of Victoria Domain on Thursaay, 17th March. The application was granted and it was decided to charge a fee of £2 4s, the amount of ground fees the Association would lose through having to postpone its matches. Mr. AV. Oates, senr., of Tokomaru, attended tlio meeting, as a delegate from the Tokomaru Club, with the object of ascertaining whether the Association was going to send a team to Tokomaru this season or not. After discussion, it was decided to endeavor to arrange for a team to leave for Tokomaru on Wednesday, March 2nd, and a sub-committee was set np to get the team together. The draw for the wickets resulted Thursday : To Rau v. Alhambra, turf wicket;‘United v. Y.M.C.A., concrete pitch. ALHAMBRA V. TE RAU. The following team will represent Alhambra against To Ran at A' ictoria Domain on Thursday afternoon: Lang, Olsen, Babbs, Cooper, Dillon, McLean. Atkinson, Pollock. Robb. Dixon, Somervell ; emergencies, Tremblett, Chamberlain, Gardham.

WAINGAKE V. WANDERERS. The following team will represent 'Waingake in the all day match against Wanderers at the Tamhera ground on Thursday next, when play commences at 10 a.m.: S." Palmer, Sainsbury. G. Coop, L. Coop, R. Coop, Rattray, Simmons, Griffiths, Stewart, _ Colthart Jackson; emergencies, Wright nnd Dan It on. The following players will represent Wanderers against Waingake at Taruheru on Thursday: McMahon. Babbs, Young, Glennie, Tonks. Maude, McColl. Adamson, Commons, Moore, and McConnell.

POSITION OF THE CLUBS. SATURDAY COMPETITION. SENIORS. Matches Club. played. Won. Lost. Points.

JUNIORS. Matches played. Won. Lost. Points

Y.M.C.A. 13 10 3 27 Wanderers 14 9 o 24 Alhambra 13 6 7 16 United 14 2 12 5

THURSDAY COMPETITION. Matches played. Won. Lost. Points

ROUND THE GROUNDS. (Notes by Short-slip).

The fine weather experienced during the past week has made matters extremely pleasant for carrying on the good old summer game, and batsmen have taken the opportunity to considerably augment their aggregates. By securing a win outright over United at Victoria Domain, Alhambra have placed themselves in a comfortable position for the Thursday Championship. They have now a clear lead of four points from United, wbo are next on the list. The game between Alhambra and United which concluded last Thursday, was .marked by very weak batting by both teams. Both teams scored 73, Alhambra in their first innings, and United in their second. By collapsing for 36 in their first innings, Unitcnl lost all chance of a win, and Alhambra got home by seven wickets. Y.M.C.A. proved that they are a side to be reckoned with by defeating Te Itau by 131 runs, after closing their second innings with only four wickets down, on Thursday last. Ralph Grant (51, not out) and Don Miller (36), fell upon the Te Ran bowlers and smote them hip and thigh. A. Commons played a dashing innings for To Rau of 55, not out. The little left-hander is a versatile batsman, and lias a pleasing variety of strokes. Jacobs, the colt, was the best of the Y.M.C.A. bowlers. He had all the batsmen in. trouble with his fast lefthanded deliveries, which nipped across from leg in a manner that was highly disconcerting. He secured five for 19 in the first innings, and two for 15 in the second. There is. the . caaking oi a really good bowler in this lad. The match which concluudd at \ ictoria Domain on Saturday, between United and Y.M.C.A., was marked by fast scoring throughout, and some idea of the run-getting mood the batsmen were in may be gathered from the fact that 567 runs were put on in the two afternoons for the loss of only 20 wickets.

In. United’s first innings of 254. W. Gibson (65), J. Lang (56), O. R. Olsen (49), and Scroggie (21) all put! the runs on at a fast rate, and shaped like men in form.

In Y.M.C.A’s second venture, Don Miller nunished the United trundlers to the tune of 59. He was missed a couple of times ofE easy chances, but gave a vigorous display of aggressive cricket. Barker (24), Hunt (18), and Mill (17) all put their runs on brightly. The United bonding was weak, and the catching faulty, four very easy chances being dropped. By securing a 3-point win against Taruheru, on Saturday. Wanderers placed themselves in an absolutely unassailable position for the very handsome challenge cup, presented to the Cricket Association by Mr . D. -J. Barry The Wanderers have fairly won the troplis r , as they have not lost a single competition match this season On Saturday last with six wickets down for 69 it looked as if thev would not roach. Taruheru’s total of 108. It only proves what a solid hitting side Wanderers are when their last four wickets nut up 134 runs .

Frank" Tonics played a splendid innings for 93. The ex-Sydneysider was in rare form, and gave a delightful exhibition of rapid scoring. , He kept the ball down well, and altogether r>roved that he is a stylish and capable batsman.

Sam McConnell (30) and Paul MeColl (16, not out) also came to light when runs were -wanted, and both played well. The return match between Waincrake and Wanderers will be played on Thursday next, at Taruheru, commencing at 10 a. m.. Great interest is being taken in the game, as Waingake have been the only team so far this

season to defeat the Wanderers. The country club are reported to be bringing in a powerful side, and a really good contest should result. To-morrow at Victoria Domain, the annual match between old boys of Wanganui College and Christ’s' College will be played. These matches serve to keep the old. boys in the district in touch with each ether, and always serve as most enjoyable re-unions. What a perfectly beautiful picture the Auckland batsmen have drawn on the score-sheet in the big battle, North v. South, for possession of the Plunket Shield. Three centuries in a single innings and a total of 579 is something altogether startling for Maoriland. Let us hope the Auckland batsmen can repeat this performance in the match against the Australians, commencing at Auckland on Friday. Tlie redoubtable members of the last Australian eleven at present in New Zealand were ‘‘small potatoes” last' week. Macartney had his deliveries hit all over the field at Auckland, while W. W. Armstrong, Warren Bardsley and Whitty, had to be content with scoring 4,3, and 0 respectively at Wellington. But, taikoa ! It is early yet to cock-a-whoop, when the famous Australians settle down after their trip across metliinks they will not be so easily got rid of.

THE PLUNKET SHIELD.

AUCKLAND v. OTAGO

[Per Press Association. | AUCKLAND, Feb. 14

The Plunket Shield match between Auckland and Otago was continued today in beautiful weather, and on a wicket that was still playing easy and was seemingly little worse for two days' wear. The play was not remarkable for anything in particular, the Auckland attack /proving too superior i'or the Southerners. Otago’s first innings was continued, the score of overnight, 104 for 4 wickets, being carried to 237 before the team was finally disposed of. McFarlane made 60 for Otago by nice cricket, the others to make fair scores being Macartney (22), Hiddleston (43), and Downes (17). Hadden was the most successful bowler for Auckland, getting four wickets at a cost of 50 runs. Otago were sent to the wickets again, and play was very tame for the rest of the day. The score when stumps were drawn was 151 for 7 wickets. The host innings were played by Alacartney (35) —he gave a chance when 10 —Wilson (27), and Rutherford (38, not out). The match will be continued to-morrow. The following are the scores :

Auckland, first innings 579 OTAGO. —Ist Innings. AYilson, b Relf 5 Eckhold, c Hadden, b Ollift' ... 31 Rutherford, c Relf, b Hadden ... 4 Sicdeberg, b Relf 3S McFarlane, b Olliff 60 Hopkins, b Olliff 0 Hiddleston, b Hadden 43 Fisher, lbw, b Hadden 10 Downes, b Hadden 17 Beale, not out 1 Extras 6 Total 237 Bowling analysis.—Hadden 4 for 50, Relf 3 for 69, Olliff 3 for 72 Mason 0 for 27, Taylor 0 for 11, Sneddon 0 for 2. OTAGO. —2nd Innings. Hopkins, b Hadden .. 18 iSiedeberg, b Olliff 3 Alacartney, c Taylor, b Smith... 35 AlcFarlane, hit wicket, b Olliff ... 10 Eckhold, st. Sale, b Smith 14 Hiddleston, lbw, b Alason 1 AA r ilson, c Sale, b Taylor 27 Rutherford, not out 38 Extras , 5

Total for 7 wickets 151 Bowling analysis.—Hadden 1 for 15, Smith 2 for 26, Olliff 2 for 32, Alason 1 for 46, Relf 0 for 5, Taylor 1 for 12. AN OFFER FROAI LORD HAWKE. AUCKLAND, Feb. 14. Lord Hawke has offered to send to New Zealand a shield or cup for competition among minor provinces and sub-districts of Cricket Associations, commencing next season. The offer will be placed before the New Zealand Cricket Council.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. WELLINGTON DEFEATED BY SIX WICKETS. WELLINGTON, Feb. 14. There was fine weather for the resumption of play in the match Australia v. Wellington this afternoon. The wicket was also in capital run-getting order. About 1200 spectators were present. AVanting 166 to achieve victory, the visitors accomplished the task for the loss of four wickets. The margin would have been much less had chances offered by Dodds. Bardsley, and Smith been accepted. The batting was somewhat disappointing, the spectators anticipating more forceful tac£jcs. Simpson gave the liveliest display. Bardsley executed some smart strokes, his on drives being artistically executed. Dodds and Mayne shaped well at intervals. The local captain made a mistake of ringing on His bowling changes too quickly, before the bowlers had time to acquire the accurate length. The ground fielding was fair, but the catching was open to great improvement. Mahoney was a brilliant exception, his catch which dis_ posed of Simpson high pn the ropes gaining great hand-clapping. The amount taken at the gates during the three days of the match totalled £3BO. The following were the scores : AUSTRALIA—Second Innings. Dodds run out ... ... ... 53

Mayne, c Mahoney, b Hickey ... 58 Bardsley, not out ... ... 37 Armstrong, thrown out ... 8 Simpson, c Mahoney,- b Hickey ... 18 Smith, not out ... ... .... 18 Extras ... ... ’ ••• ••• ° Total for four wickets J-88 Bowling analysis.—Patrick. 42 balls, 41 runs: Kinvig, 36 balls, 30 runs; Brice, 42 balls, 41 runs; Laws, 36 balls, 29 runs; Hickey, 36 balls, 41 runs, 2 wickets. The Australians subsequently continued their innings, and compiled 367. Smith 85, Kelleway 34, Emery 37, and Bardsley 39 being the chief scorers.

TEST MATCH TEAMS SELECTOR. CHRISTCHURCH, . Feb. 14. The Management Committee of the Cricket Council lias appointed Mr. Douglas Hay sole, selector of tile New Zealand teams in tlie test matches agaiust the Australian team.

AN OVERWHELMING VICTORY FOR MARYLEBONE.

United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Feb. 13. In a cricket match, Marylebone scored 263 and the eastern provinces 35 and 79 runs.

POLO.

EAST COAST POLO ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT

The annual tournament under the auspices of the East Coast Polo Association opened at Makauri yesterday in perfect weather. There was not a largo attendance, . .but those who did attend were rewarded by witnessing a couple of really good games. The ground was in perfect order, and the hen, secretary. Air. R. G. Black, had all arrangements for the meeting in perfect order, being assisted by a good working committee. There were a large number of ladies present, and afternoon tea was dispensed by Airs. R. J. Reynolds.

THE OPEN CUP. Play commenced at 1.45, when Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay 11. opposed each other in the competition for the Open Cup. The teams were as follows: Hawke’s Bay: No. 1, C. Nairn; No. 2, E. Nairn; No. 3, H. Russell; back, AY. McKenzie.

Poverty Bay II.: No. 1, E. Gillingham; No. 2, P. Slierratt; No. 3, H. White; back, G. Black. The opening stages were evenly eontested. Russell and McKenzie showed up prominently, but wore mot by good defensive work by P. Slierratt and Gillingham. Hawke’s Bay continued the pressure, and before the spell ended tliq visitors notched a goal as the result of good combined play. The local men held their own well in the second spell, White and Slierratt playing with •plenty of dash. McKenzie, at back, was applauded for stopping some last rallies by Poverty Bay. Hawke’s Bay outplayed their opponents in the third spell, and quickly rang on four goals in rapid succession. AlcKcnzio was responsible for a lot of fine work, and was well supported by Russell, while the Nairn brothers, though not so brilliant as the men behind them, were generally about to help to put the finishing touches on the rushes. _ The visitors exhibited good combination in this spell, and had matters all 'heir own way. Two more goals were added by Hawke's Bay in the fourth spell, making tlio scores 7—o. In the fifth spell the Poverty Bay seconds infused more dash into their play, and, playing better together, they took a hand at attacking. Black was playing soundly at back, while P. .Slierratt, Gillingham, and AYliite were responsible lor some hard riding and clean i"tting. Poverty Bay had all the host of ’.lns spell, and scored a couple *-f goais_before the gong sounded. In the final spell the pace was fast. AfcKenyie was conspicuous for fine ;piay, his back-hand strokes sending the local men back time after time. The ball travelled up and down the field at a great pace, each goal in turn being menaced. A good spell, in which the play’ was of a high order, ended in Hawke’s Bay adding a goal to their score, and Poverty Bay sending the ball through twice. The game closed with the scores standing: Hawke’s Bay S Poverty Bay II 4

Towards the close the game waxed most interesting. Hawke’s Bay had all the best of the opening passages, but the local men came at 'hem if ply in the closing stages, and had otcidedly tlie best of the fifth and sixth spells. McKenzie and Russell played line games for Hawke’s Bay, but were handicap/pod by the weakness of the men in front of them, who were scarcely up to representative form. The local men showed a lack of combination in the first half, but played with better combination towards the close, and delighted everyone by tlie spirited style in which they started to overhaul the substantial lead their opponents had established. MANGAHEIA v. POVERTY BAY I. These teams then took the -eld for the Open Cup. The teams wer<j as under:—

Alangalieia: No. 1, R. K. Alurphy; No. 2, G. AI. Reynolds; No. 3, D. Black; hack, R. Reynolds. Poverty Bay No. I.: No. 1, E. Monckton; No. 2, T. Slierratt; No. 3, R. Slierratt; back. J. R. Alurphy. The first spell was marked by even play until near the close, when R. K. Alurphy broke away with a good run, and carried the ball to the Poverty Bay goal, where it was rushed through. In the second spell some dashing work by J. It. Alurphy and T. and R. Slierratt saw Poverty Bay draw level. A bit of fine concerted work by Ralph and George Reynolds resulted in another goal to Alangalieia, but Poverty Bay set up a hot attack, and after a couple of close shaves J. R. Alurphy got in a magnificent hit from half-way, which took tlie ball right up to Alangalieia’s goal, where Thornley Slierratt shot it through. From this stage to the close of tlie game Poverty Bay began to forge ahead, and steadily added to their score. J. R. Alurphy kept his men in their places, while the Poverty Bay men put more dash into their work, and tlieir hitting was cleaner and more forceful than that of the Alangalieia four. The game closed with the scores reading: Poverty Bay No. I. ... 9 Mangalieia 3 Air. Sydney Williamson refereed the majority of the spells, while Air. K_ S. Williams acted as timekeeper. TO-DAY’S PROGRAAIAIE. Play commences to-day at noon, when Poverty Bay I. will meet Mangatu I. in the Open Cup competition. Two games will also be played for the Handicap Cup. In the first, Poverty Bay 11. (13) meets Alangaheia (scr), while the second game will be between Hawke’s Bay (scr) and Alangatu 11. (24). The following are the Alangatu teams:

Alangatu,l.: No. 1, Allan Campbell; No. 2, AV. Wright; No. 3, AlcKay Campbell; back, Malcolm Campbell. Alangatu II.: No. 1, H. Nicholas; No. 2, E. Neilson; No. 3, J. Lynch; back, T. Walker. The final for the Open Cup will be played on Thursday, while Saturday will be devoted to the Polo Cup and gymkhana.

BILLIARDS.

LINDRUM V. GRAY

(Ter Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. 14. A billiard match, 4000 up, in which F. Lindrum, junr., conceded George Gray 400, commenced to-day. Gray opened, and made a break of 463, of which 459 was compiled from 153 consecutive losing hazards off the red. Gray also compiled breaks of 138 and 164. Lindrum’s best breaks were 320 all round the table, 159, 18, and an unfinished 90. The total at the. end of the tlav’s play was: Gray 1431, Lindrum 890.

THE TURF.

TOLOGA BAY JOCKEY CLUB

The following arc the acceptances and entries in connection with the Tologa Bay Jockey Club’s annual meeting to be held on February 2otk and 26th:

—Acceptances. — Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Auldearn 9.7, Rarata 9.2, Erin 8.6, Pluck 8.2, Durability 7.12, Niwaru 7.11, The Chef 7.5. District Race Handicap, 1 mile.— Whakawoira 9.0, Awanui 9.2, Game 5.7, AVaipare 8.6, Prestonpans 5.2, San Toy 8.0, Ben Fidget 8.0, Point tukawa 8.0, Waitiria 8.0. ' Uavva Stakes, 1 mile.—.Auldearn 9.5. Rafata 9.2, Swartlimoor 5.7, Te Rahui 8.2, Dardanus 7.13, Rose Lethe 7.12, Niwaru 7.9.

—Entries. — First Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Tohurangi, Te Uara, Te Rahui, Niwaru, Spate. Te Kainui, Countryman, Illustrious, Local Option, Master Stead. First Hack Handicap. 5 furlongs.--AVaimaori, Kaumoana, The Chef, Hiring Anchor Head, AVaipare, Durability, Martyr King, Illustrious, Master Stead, San Toy, Ardfert. Autumn Handicap, 6 furlongs. — Spate, AVhakaweira, Durability, Pluck, Illustrious, Swartlimoor, Rose Lethe. Second Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs—'Prestonpans, Kaumoana, Hirini,. Manufpai, The Chef, A nchor He id, AA r aipare, Durability, Martyr King, Illustrious, Master Stead, Ramuira, San Toy, Game.. Second AVelter Tohurangi, AA r aimaori, Te Kara, Te Raimi, Niwaru, Spate. Continuance, Anchor Head, Illustrious, Local Option, Master Stead.

1 Farewell Handicap, 7 furlongs.— To Uara, Te Rahui, Niwaru, Hirini, Spate, Te Kainui, Anchor Head, AA’hakaweira. Illustrious, Pluck, Dardanus, Waitiria, Ardfert.

BOWLING.

TURANGANUI CLUB

On the Turanganui Bowling Club’s green yesterday, a game in the Bennett Cup 1 competition was played, the resultbeing :

J. J. Martin 16 heat AY. McPherson 13.—This provided a good game. On the Bth head the scores were level, with 5 all. and again on the 17th head the board showed honors even, 11 all. On the remaining five heads the scoring was small, but Martin had the advantage, and won by three points.

BOXING.

GISBORNE BOXING CLUB

Arrangements are well in hand in connection with the registration of the Gisborne Boxing Club, and for affiliation to the- Northern Boxing Associa-* tion. The secretary of that body has forwarded forms to be filled in and copies of rules for the club’s guidance. A number of prominent townsmen are interesting themselves in the fciraation of the club, and it is proposed tn have a meeting this week, notification of time and place of which will be giien later.

ATHLETICS.

ST. PATRICK’S SPORTS

A well-attended meeting of the St. Patrick’s Sports Committee was held in St. Mary’s Schoolroom last night, Rev. Father Lane presiding. It was finally decided that the sports be held on Thursday, March 17th, at Ahctoria Domain, and a draft programme of the 16 events was submitted and approved. The Programme Committee meets to-night to finally decide on the programme, details of which will be published shortly. A HUNDRED YARDS RECORD.

United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Feb. 13. ,

Reuter’s Johannesburg correspondent states that Donaldson won the 100 yards championship of the world in 9 3-s..seconds, beating A. B. Postle (Australia) by yards. [Donaldson’s time equals the record. The former records for 100 yards were: Professional, E. Donovan, 9 3-osec, in 1886; amateur, A. F. Duffy, in 1802, and D. J. Kelly, in 1906, each 9 3-osec.”]

FOOTBALL.

ENGLAND V IRELAND MATCHES DRAAVN.

United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Feb. 13.

The Association football match between England and Ireland was a draw, the teams scoring a goal each. The Rugby match England v. Ireland was drawn, neither side scoring.

ROWING.

GISBORNE CLUB

Tile usual weekly committee meeting of the Gisborne Rowing Club was held last night, Mr. O. J. Hamilton presiding. The resignation of Mr. C. Rogers as a member of the club was received and accepted. The matter of procuring representative. jerseys was left in the hands of the captain and secretary. It was decided that Wheeler takes J. Pollock’s place in Payne’s crew in the President’s Fours competition, and it was resolved to allow the senior crew to use the regatta boat during training. Messrs J. M. Curtis and 1 G. H. Puflett were appointed the visiting committee for the week.

NOTES

(By “Double Scull.”)

For the first time, since the building of the Roebuck Road bridge, the Gisborne Club has raced over the Taruheru course. The distance was a mile and a half for the “Muir Cup,” and Somervell, the stroke of the winning crew, is to be heartily congratulated on his victory, especially when it is considered lie took over a crew considered by its original stroke to have a very small chance of winning. The crew throughout rowed very well, and Tocker "worked like a Trojan, but it is a pity lie does) not sit up more. His hand work is at times shocking, and he should remember to get rid of them smartly without any jerk. Just a nice even motion is all that is required. Notwithstanding these faults, he was largely responsible for the victory. “Gunner” Busby, at two, rowed excellently, and Scott, in the bow, was game to the finish.

The next and final set of fours are for the president’s trophy, and* it is hoped that all the crews that are. now selected will make it their business to come to till© post, as no one takes a keener interest in the club than the genial president, and it is well known he likes good entries and keen competition for the “mugs.” The. New Zealand championship l fours proved an easy tiling for AVanganui Union, and this crew will represent the Dominion at Hobart. In addition the Blenheim crew are going over at their own expense, and also at their own risk, as the question of the status of one member of the club has not yet been finally decided. The Gisborne Club has selected its crews for the Licensed'' AUctuallers’ Shield, and a few comments will be made 1 ate re

Wanderers 7 7 0 United 7 4 3 11 Taruheru 7 2 5 6 Y.M.C.A. 7 1 6 2

Alhambra 6 4 2 12 United 6 3 3 8 Te Ran (5 3 3 7 Y.M.C.A. 6 2 4 5