SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3331, 25 September 1911, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL THE ASSOCIATION CAME. HAWKE’S BAY v. POVERTY BAY. A WIN FOR THE'"HOME TEAM. The first interprovincial’ match under British Association rules between Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay was played at Victoria Domain on Saturday arid resulted in a fairly easy win for the local men by 4 goals to 1. The visitors, owing to the delay m the arrival of the Hauroto, did! not land in Gisborne until a very short time prior to the commencement of the game, and as the trip up tire coast was rather rough and unpleasant, they were clearly placed at a great disadvantage, and probably did not appear to their best advantage. A good many people attended at the Domain and “Soccer” made not a few friends, and maybe one or two converts from tho Rugby code. The game was by no means a- first-class exhibition, although, in all probability, the local men had they been fully extended, would have given a decidedly more finished display. With the assistance of a strong wind Poverty Bay instituted a strong attack on their opponents goal soon after the kick-off, but they were sent back twice in quick succession by Sachs. Sharpies essayed a shot from about 30yds. out, which, however, went very wide, but a moment or two later Park was obliged to concede a corner in saving a high dropping shot from Archibald. Poverty Bay kept up the attack, and a couple of good centres by Meikle had the Hawke’s Bay goal in peril. Sachs cleared well, but good work on the .left wing by Sharp and Green brought play back again to the vicinity of the visitors’ citadel. The ball came out to Sumner, who completely beat the H.B. custodian with a good shot. Poverty Bay I Hawke’s Bay 0 On resuming Sharpies had another fruitless attempt at goal, and then Hawke’s Bay took a hand! in attacking, a nice combined run by Plowman, Bail and Mawson carrying the sphere into close proximity to the home goal, but Hoare and Webster brought relief. Aided by the strong breeze Poverty Bay returned to the attack, a fine centre by Meikle deserving a better fate than it received, Sharpies and Greene both missing easy chances at goal. With play about mid-field, Sharpies, Read and Meikle were conspicuous with clever work, but a foul against Sumner threatened the home citadel, but once more Webster proved impassable and' play was quickly transferred to the other end of the field. Meikle got right through and past the backs, but with the goal at lus mercy kicked straight into Park’s hands. From the resultant corner kick loose scrambling play took place outside the Hawke’s Bay goal, and a penalty was awarded against the visitors for a. foul charge. Webster took the kick, but emulated Meikle’s feat of sending the ball straight into Park’s hands. The custodian only managed to clear weakly, and' further loose play followed. Eventually, in endeavoring to head clear from a dropping kick J. Plowman had the misfortune to send the ball through the Hawke’s Bay posts. The interval was called soon afterwards with the scores : Poverty Bay 2 Haw'ke’s Bay 1

With the wind against them, Poverty Bay still kept up the pressure, and F. Sharp had hard luck in not adding to his team’s account, a hot shot striking the post. Greene, too, almost added another goal, nearly heading into the net, and then Harrison got his side out of a tight corner with a timely kick. The relief was, however, only momentary, as Meikle secured, and after a nice ■dribble centred beautifully, the ball just glancing off Sharp’s head into the net. Poverty Bay 3 Hawke’s Bay 0

Apparently enlivened by this reverse, Hawke’s Bay began to put a good deal more vim into their play, and for a time kept the Poverty Bay backs busily defending. Crighton was called upon, for the first time, to save from Lester, which he did well, hut a few moments later from a high dropping centre from Mawson, Mearns rushed the ball into the net, drawing first blood for the visitors. Poverty Bay 3 Hawke’s Bay 1 Mawson and Ball, the visitors’ left wing pair, got going nicely again almost immediately after the resumption of play, and from a corner Crighton again saved smartly. Hawke’s Bay •continued to press' and inside the penalty area Webster rather badly fouled Mearns. From the penalty kick which followed, Bull beat Crighton, but one of the Hawke’s Bay men was in front, and on Ball making a second attempt Crighton tipped the sphere neatly over the bar. This was hard lines for the visitors, who had been working hard for another goal. Like a flash the ball was taken to centre, from whence Meikle took it right along the line, and when about 20yds. out _he put in a lovely dropping shot, which gave Park no chance to save. After further play of a give and take nature time was called, with no addition to the score, which read: Poverty Bay 4 Hawke’s Bay 1 Mr H. Hull controlled the game in a most efficient manner. In the evening the visitors were the guests of the Poverty Bay Association at a smoke concert in the Masonic Hall. The function was a decided l success, an excellent programme of songs and recitations being submitted. Mr P. G. Andrew occupied the chair, and during the evening Mr D. J. Barry presented the trophies won during the season by the local clubs—tlie senior trophy to Y.M.C.A., and the junior to High School. Yesterday afternoon the visitors were taken for an enjoyable drive in the country, and returned home by the steamer last evening. They spoke in enthusiastic terms of the’ treatment thihey had received while in Gisborne, and were very appreciative of the attention bestowed on their wants by Mr J. J. Martin, of . the Royal Hotel, where they were staying.

THE RUGBY CAME. DEFEATED BY WELLINGTON. [PSB ASSOCIATION.! CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 23. The concluding in at ah of the Rugby jason in Christchurch —Wellington v. Canterbury—was played this afternoon in fine weather and before a large attendance of the public.. .It resulted in a win for Wellington by 26 points' (two goals from tries, a potted goal and four tries) to Canterbury’s 9 (three tries). The match was interesting enough from a spectator’s point of view, as there was plenty of scoring, and naturally plenty of incident, but it was not a particularly high class display of football. The first spell saw the home team playing in a very half-hearted fashion, and half time was called with the score 15 points to nil against them. In the second spell Canterbury showed much better form, and for more than half its duration had the better of the play, but, in the closing stages went all. to pieces, and as the result of feeble tackling allowed Wellington to score a couple of easy tries. 1 ’ OTAGO BEAT'S SOUTHLAND. DUNEDIN, Sept. 23. Otago and Southland met here today in the presence of about 3500 people. The game was won by Otago by 9 points to 8, and on the run of play Otago had much the better of the game. Southland showed very poor forward play in the first spell, and their defence was wretched. Otago, put on three unconverted tries scored by J. Norrio, Nelson and Brown. In the second spell Southland improved considerably and after several fine forward rushes made an impression on the local defence, Scully scoring, and Martin converted. Martin also kicked a goal from a mark. The Otago forwards responded' with several fine forward rushes, with Patterson in the lead, but no further score eventuated. JUNIORS AT LEVIN. WELLINGTON, Sept. 24. The junior Rugby match yesterday, Wellington v. Horowhenua, played at Levin, resulted in a draw of three points each. HOCKEY. OTAGO DEFEATS SOUTHLAND. [PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION.J DUNEDIN, Sept. 23. The annual hockey match Otago v. Southland played here to-day, was won by Southlandl by 6 goals to 1. It was a' poor game, dominated by Southland. GOLF. STROKE COMPETITION. A handicap stroke competition was played on the local links on Saturday afternoon. The second, third, and fourth holes were omitted, the first, sixth, and seventh being played over a second time. A good number competed, and some good carets returned, the honors being carried off by the long handicap men. The best cards read as follows:—B. C. Jeffreys, 105—27—78; W. A. Bowring, 104—20—84; W. Hamilton Irvine, 95 —10—85. The season closes on Saturday next, when a mixed foursome competition will be played. AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.] (Received Sept. 24, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Sept. 23. Howden (Victoria) beat Felstead (Victoria) in the Australian amateur golf championship by four up and three to play. SCULLING. AN OFFER TO ARNST. BARRY’S SUPPORTERS WANT A MATCH. [UNITED PRESI ASSOCIATION- -COPYRIGHT.S (Received Sept. 24, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 23. Barry’s supporters will offer Arnst £SOO expenses for a race on the Thames. A PROFESSIONAL MATCH. (Received Sept. 24, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Sept. 23. The professional sculling handicap resulted: George Towns (22sec) 1, King (68sec) 2, C. Messenger (scratch) 3. CYCLING. THE GOULBURN-SYDNEY RACE. WON BY RENNIE OF VICTORIA. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. (Received Sept. 24, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Sept, 23. The Goulbura-Sydriey road race resulted : Rennie (Victoria). 30 minutes... 1 Kirkham (Victoria), scratch ... 2 J. W. Wilson (Victoria), 14min. 3 Time, 71irs 10mm 42sec. The New Zealanders A. Smith and O’Shea (scratch), Tozer (14min.), and O’DoiniC'gtnie (18min) started in the Goulburn race, but none of them finished in the first twenty. Smith punctured his tyre five miles from Goulburn. O’Shea’s riding time was 7hrs 21min 6see, O’Donoghue 71irs 43min 57sec, Tozer 7hrs 39min 49sec. Kirkham got the fastest time, 6hrs' 19mini 31sec. (a record). There were 127 starters.- Won by four minutes.. Rennie has done a considerable amount of riding in New Zealand. BOWLING. TURANGANUICLUB. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Turanganui Bowling Club was held in the club’s pavilion on Saturday afternoon, there being, present Messrs. C. J. Bennett (president), A. Sawyer, T. McConnell, B. Hird, M. G. Nasmith, jun., V. Hooper, J. P. Williams, and D. Barry. The Gisborne Club wrote intimating their intention to compete for Mr. Bennett’s_ Cup, and also that their match committee would meet the Turanganui Club’s committee after the opening of

the season and arrange dates for the first round of all inter-club competitions. It was resolved to open the season on Thursday, October 12th, all arrange-ments'-to be left to the secretary. Mr. Hird announced that he would give a trophy of two pairs of bowling shoes to the value of two guineas for competition.—lt was resolved to thank Mr. Hird for the trophies, and that they be referred to the match committee'to arrange the competition. The secretary stated that the Licensed Victuallers’ Association and Mr. D. J. Barry had also intimated their intention of giving trophies for competitions. It was resolved to thank Mr. Dan. Barry for his gift towards the furnishing of the pavilion. It was resolved that as ten gentlemen desired to join the club it was advisable that they be elected previous to opening day, and it was resolved to hold an election on Thursday afternoon, October sth, at 5 p.m., on the green. Accounts amounting to £23 7s were passed for payment. The secretary was authorised to procure necessary furniture for the pavilion and appliances for the green. THE TURF. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DAY’S RACING. IPEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, Sept. 23. The Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, there being a large attendance. A sum of £18,263 was passed through the totalisator. The following are the results : Second Hurdles, If miles—Don Quex 1, Miss Explosion 2, Delegate 3. Won by a length. Time, 3min 17 3-ssec. President’s Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Lucille 1, Poictiers 2, Admiral Soult 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1 min 15 4-ssec. • Avondale Guineas, 1 mile.-—-Miss Winsome 1, Malwa 2, Taweek 3. Won by a length and a hail. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. _ Nursery Handicap.---Monoline 1, Monorail 2, Dido 3. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 50 l-ssec. Plumpton Handicap, 1 mile.—Master Wairiki 1, Electrakoff 2, Salute 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 1 min 42 2-ssec. New Lynn Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Te Whararoa T, Monothal 2, Haku 3. Won by a length. Time, Imm 3fsec. Nihotapu Handicap, 7 furlongs.—St. Amans .1, Jolie Fille 2, Captain Soult 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. Mt. Albert Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Lady Dot 1, Turibne 2, Hohungatahi 3. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. OTAKI MAORI R.C. RACING AT LEVIN. LEVIN, Sept, 23. The Otaki Maori Club’s spring meeting was held to-day in perfect weather, and in the presence of a large gathering of the public. Some good racing was witnessed, and rue total amount put through the totalisator was £S2I9. The following are the results: — Te Hiwi Memorial Stakes, of 80 sovs, 1 mile.—Otahu, 7.9, 1; Lady Volley, 7.12, 2; Tuma, 8.2, 3. Also started: Brown Trout 8.8, Melalogue 8.5, Scots Fusilier 7.11, Golden Age 7.11. Brown Trout made all the running for six furlongs, but then died out, and Otahu took up the running and ran home a winner by a length from Lady Volley, who finished well, half a length ahead of Turn a. Flying Handicap, 1 mile.—Deploy, 7.8, 1; Tekahurangi, 7.9, 2: Full Rate, 9.13, 3. Also ran: Merry Frank 7.11, Thetis 7.9, Erin 7.10, Hirini 7.0. Won all the way, but Full Rate finished faster than the winner. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs, 5 furlongs. •—All weighed at Bst 21b—Adare 1, Our Queen 2, Abercoed 3. Sixteen others ran. The winner carried 51b over weight, led all the way, and won by a head from the fast-finishing Our Queen. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. President’s Handicap, of 125 sovs, 1 mile.—Projectile, 8.12, 1.; Equitas, 9.8, 2; Veotgang, 7.4, 3. Also ran : Iranui 8.11, Waipunui 7.6, Countermine 7.5, Floater 7.5, St. Felix 7.2, First Consul 6.11, First Battery 6.7. At the cry of “Go,” Floater burst through the tapes, while Equitas on the rails got away with several lengths clear lead. She led to the bend for home, where Projectile caught and passed her. Over the last dozen strides Equitas came again, but Projectile maintained his lead and won by a length. Voetgang was close up. Time, lmin 43 3-ssec. The stewards held an inquiry into the riding of Equitas, but after hearing a statement both by the. rider and the owner, - it was decided to take no further action. Stewards’ Hack Handicap of 60 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Rongomau, 8.7, 1] St. Bees, 8.10, 2; Ahaupai, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Parewanui 8.0, Septimus 7.12, Cornelian 7.10, Fingasse 7.7. Won by a neck,, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. First Hack Hurdles, of 70 sovs, H miles.—Waiouru, 9.3, lj Gaelic, 11.4, 2 ; Strathmoira, 9.5, 3. Also ran: Salopian 9.2, Teotane 10.0, Boyne Water 9.10, Fond Memory 9.5, Inveran 9.0. After a fine race Waiouru ran home a winner by half a length, with Strathmoira a length further back. Time, 2 min 52 3-ssec. . Welter Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs, 7 furlongs.—Kina, 9.1, 1; St. Bees, 9.1, 2; Puketotara, 9.11, 3. Also ran: Brown Trout 9.8, Otahu 9.2, Big Blast 8.13, Ebonite 8.11, Emma 8.11, Foreshot 8.9, Kopane 8.7, Millbank 8.7, Bonnie Boy 8.7. Kina jumped to the front and was never headed, but the finish was close and exciting. lime, lmin 31 2-ssec.