SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3199, 21 April 1911, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL. THE ASSOCIATION CAME. TO-MORROW’S PLAY. A match between Taruheru and County will be played at Taruheru at 2.45 p.m. to-morrow: — The following will represent Taruheru:—H. Crighton, J. Sumner, W. Monzart, R. Statham, H. J. Oates (captain), V. Archibald, H. Read, H. Orr, F.Yndswell, J. Gow, E. Sharpies. Reserves:' O. Whiteley, G. Coker, S. Rardsweli; W. Smith, T. W. Slingsby. The following is the County team: — H. Binnie, E. Luttrell, H. Hunwick, Bowler, B. Sharp, H. Grange, Williams, F. Sharp, Drake, H. Sharp, J. Gell. Reserves: C. Allen, J. Waring, J. Hay, B. Smith. BILLIARDS. GEORGE GRAY IN' ENGLAND. CUNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION--COPYRIGHT.] LONDON, April 19. The papers are commenting on George Gray’s eleventh-hour refusal to play Diggle with bpnzolline balls. Gray’s father alleges that the refusal was due to a disagreement betwen him self and John Roberts regarding the interpretation of their agrement. — -»=■ ATHLETICS. A NEW RECORD. {UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION "-CoPYRiGH I ?.] NEW YORK, April 19. At Boston Clarence Demar made a new record, covering 25 miles in 2 hours 22m in 38sec. [The former record for 25 miles was 2 hours 24min 20 4-ssec by Tom Longboat, the Canadian Indian, made at Boston on April 19th, 1907.] YACHTING. LORD ISLINGTON OFFERS A TROPHY. CPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, April 20. With a view to reviving interest in class yacht racing the Governor, Lord Islington, has intimated to the Commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Mr. Bloomfield, his intention to present a challenge trophy to the squadron for competition under the rules for the time being in force. The trophy will be devoted to one of the metre classes which have been adopted for special encouragement by the squadron, and the class will be decided on by the committee as early as convenient. THE TURF. SYDNEY YEARLING SALES. {UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.} [Received April 20, 9 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 20. At the Sydney yearling sales the Multiform-Irish Corner colt brought 800 gs; Malster-Graceton colt, 600 gs; Medallion-Endanger filly, 530 gs. A St. Ambrose-Coronne colt sold on ac--count of Mr J. B. Reid brought 240 gs, but there was no offer for the St. Am-brose-Ambush colt. (Received Anril 21, 12.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 20. At the yearling sales a Malster-Field Rose colt fetched loOOgs. GOLF. OPENING DAY r . The Poverty Bay Golf Club will open the season with a mixed foursome to-morrow afternoon. Entries close with Mr G. W. Willock or the hon. .secretary (Mr J. Busby) at 8 p.m. today. Messrs G. M. Willock and G. M. Dodgshun. who took part in the Easter tournament at Napier, returned by the Hauroto yesterday morning. . Though neither of the Gisborne men succeeded in carrying off any of the competitions, they enjoyed, the trip immensely. The Waiohiki links, they state, are already in capital order, and were a pleasure to play on. AN; AFTER-DINNER STORY. Two golfers who had been lunching * 'not wisely, but too well,” were about to commence a match, when the following conversation took place on the first tee: McTavish : “But why put doun twa balls, Wully—hie—? Why put doun twa balls, I say?” . Wully (quite unable to deny the accusation): “Well, can ye no see I’m drivin’ wi ’twa clubs?” (Profuse apologies from McTavish.) There are more“Don’ts” in golf than there are in any other avocation in life. It has been estimated that in an ordinary drive from the tee there are about one hundred things which the great writers on golf have told ns that we must not do and these constitute the principal “Don’ts” in golf; but here are a few minor don’ts: Don’t be too polite. Don’t be too sympathetic; golf is a combat. Don’t be cast down. Don’t be too elated. Don’t put on. airs; and when the game is over, don’t complain or explain. DRAUGHTS. AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPION TOURNEY. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, April 20. The Australasian draughts championship tournament was continued to-day. In the third round Brodie met Hilliker. The first two games were drawn, the third was won by Brodie, and the fourth drawn. Hilliker now drops into the losers’ class, and Brodie and Penman are left to fight out the final of the winner’s round. So far Brodie has played 20 games in the championship. In the losers’ class, second round, Egan beat Morris, and Graham defeated Lucas by two games to one, with one draw. In the handicap tournament eight competitors have played the full num-

ber of games (22), while Bruce, Cars; ■ well, Keenan, and Matheson have two: games each to play. The scores at present are: —Bruce 18} points, Matheson 14}, Hutton 12}, Laing 12}, Momore 11}, Gillies 11, Keenan 11, Botting 10, Penman 9, Carswell 81, Morris 6}, Edwards 5. HUNTING POVERTY BAY HOUNDS. A SPLENDID RUN~AT AWAPUNI. . A meet of the Poverty Bay Hunt Club took place at Awapuni at 11 a an. yesterday. Despite the unfavourable weather, a good number turned out, and the best day’s sport of the year was enjoyed. A hare was raised behind Jobson’s which led the field! at a rattling pace three oir four times round a ■ three-mile circle. Fences were plentiful and the jumps were frequent. After a most exhilarating run, a kill took place in tiro swamp. After a short rest another hare was started, which was followed foir about half an hour before he was lost and the hounds whipped off for the day. Mr Jobson, with his customary kindness,, rendered the party valuable assistance in the way of giving them the advantage of his expert knowledge of the country. Among those out were Mrs Gaddum, Miss M. Sfherratt, Miss Hine, Messrs W. G. Sherratt (master), P. Walsh (huntsman), H. D. de Lautour (deputy-master), S. M. Palmer, R. Thom, J. C. N. Thomas, Hales and a fair number of outsiders. BOWLING. NEW SOUTH WALES WINS THE AUSTRALIAN RUBBER. LUNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.! SYDNEY, April 20. At bowls, New South Wales won the rubber against Victoria by 102 to 82; also against Queensland by 101 to 83. Taranaki defeated Manly by 100 to 90. VICTORIA DEFEATS QUEENSLAND (Received April 21, 12.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 20. At bowls Queensland defeated Victoria by 109 to 95. In the second game Victoria won by 131 to- 63, thus securing the rubber.