SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
AQUATICS

AMATEURISM DEFINED.
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SYDNEY, May 21

At the Rowing Conference the whole of the evening was occupied in discussing the amateur definition. Finally Mr Braddon withdrew bis motion for the adoption of the Victorian rule, and an amendment by Mr Douglas (Queensland) —" That an amateur oarsman or sculler be one who has never competed in any competition for a stake, money, or entrance fee in any branch of athletics "—was carried on the casting vote of the chairman. The Conference then adjourned.
WELLINGTON, May 21

The definition of amateur as adopted by the Svdcey Rowing Conference allows manual laborers, fishermen, and watermen to compete in intercolonial contests as amateurs. The definition differs from the New Zealand rule only in that amateur oarsmen must also be amateur in all other branches of athletic sports. THE INTERCOLONIAL FOURS. WELLINGTON, May 21. Mr Biss, the New Zealand delegate, writes from Sydney that there is a big chance of the Intercolonial Fours being rowed in New Zealand next year. FOOTBALL. The following team from the Pirates Club proceed to Christchurch on Saturday, where they play their annual match with the Christchurch Football Club on Monday next:—Full-back, R. Hay, juu.; three quarter-backs—B. Gregg, R. P. Matheson (captain), and J. tthaud ; halfbacks, J. Landels and W. Samson ; forwards—C. H. Arudt, J. R. Burt, J. Inder, L. L. Kirk caldy, R. Macdouald, E. Mailer, R. S. Orbell, P. J. Priest, C. E. Statham.
