Sporting Families.

Sporting successes in families are not uncommon in New Zealand, nor in other parts of the world. New Zealand has produced its sporting families in Nicholls (Rugby), Heeney (boxing), Masefield (shooting), Arnst (rowing and cycling), and Brownlie (Rugby). One of the most famous All Blacks in the “Immortals” of 1905 was George Smith, who held 14 New Zealand sprinting and hurdling titles. His speed on the field often turned defeat into success. Smith later went to England with Baskerville's “All Gold” Rugby League representatives and has never returned to New Zealand. Now a nephew of the great “G. W.” is en route to England, as a member of the New Zealand Rugby League team. He will meet his uncle for the first time and no doubt will be given a few hints on how to outwit the opposing backs. George is now groundsman at one of England's most important Rugby League grounds. Another New Zealander who went over with the “All Golds” is Charlie Seeling, whose name is always to the fore when great forwards are being discussed. He has a son who went near to international status in English Rugby League and is sure to be on hand to welcome the “Kiwis.”

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