SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 7156, 9 March 1887, Page 2

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

A match in the Cumberland style was wrestled on the stage of the Bijou Theatre on February 26, H. Dunn undertaking to meet the two well-known wrestlers Blackburn and Thomas in alternate bouts, and allowing the aggregate of falls secured by them to count against his record, the match to be decided by five falls out of nine. Captain Cowan, of athletic fame,_ acted as referee, and gave general satisfaction to the few people present. Dunn was first opposed by Thomas, whom he defeated, winning the first fall in fifteen minutes. It was ascertained on Thomas retiring to his dressingroom that he had received an injury to the muscles of the back, which had been strained in the course of practice with Blackburn about ten days ago, and he was unable to take any further part in the proceedings. Blackburn was thus compelled to continue the competition single-handed, but, although he won the third, fifth, and seventh falls cleverly, Dunn proved the victor, throwing Blackburn four times, which, added to the first fall secured against Thomas, won the match. Consideringthe great disparity inage between the two men, the veteran Blackburn has no cause to be ashamed of his defeat by Dunn, who is a remarkably able exponent of the Cumberland style of wresting. At the conclusion of the contest Dunn announced his willingness to meet any man in Australia (Cannon or Dinnie preferred) in a five or seven style contest. —* Age.’ The Gordon Football Club have elected the following officers for the forthcoming season Captain, Mr J. Farquharson ; deputy-captain, Mr D. Rogers; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. Coull;. committee, Messrs A. Burn, J. Reid, J. Hislop, and J. Brough; delegates to the Rugby Union, Messrs Gresham and Nimmo.

The following nominations have been received for the New Zealand Op. Fair Nell, Stonyhurst, Crutchfield, Silence, Galatea, Teredo, Lorraine, Nelson, Bronte, Adninistrator, Forester, Orator, Spear, Falconet, Lochiel, Marion, Maxim, Uoana, Beresford,’ Count d'Orsay, Tetford, Lady Norah, Niagara, Bangle, Turquoise, Too Soon, Titbit, Artillery, Northoote, Miss Barnum, Thunderbolt, Disowned, Torrent, Engagement, Enfilade, British Lion, Pasha, Regina, Louis, Nika, Waterfa'l, Rivulet, Meta, Lady Florin, Ruby, Hermitage, Tigtidla, Fatdlngale, Queenie, Tororl, Formo, Leon, Wakatlpu, Captain Wheeler, Derwenter, Sextant, Gipsy King, Spade Guinea, Archduke, Sultan, Silver Mark, Silver Prince, Flllina, Itopo, Fusillade, St. Clair, St. Swlthin, Captain Webster, Captain Cook, Fairymald. Silver Prince, Itepo, Disowned, Artillery, and Master Agnes have been scratched for all engagements at the C.J.O. Autumn meeting, and Apropos and Spade Guinea for the Great Autumn Handicap. The following is the betting on the Great Autumn Handicap:— 100 to I‘2 agst Marion (wtd) 100 100 —lO Rubina and Captain Cook (off) 100— 8 Ruby(tk). The acceptances for the Palmerston races on Friday are ( Hurdles.— Trapper, Mayboy, Eclipse, Tenakoe. Maiden Plate Rosebud, Hector, Comet, Shamrock, Barnardo, Miss Mack, Kakanul Lad, Plunger, Jenny Linn. Palmerston Cop. Knickerbocker Sam, Trapper, Viking, Jackal, Pauline, Marjory Moor. Time Trot.— Duchess, Hawkdun, Rabbitter, Kate, Idle Girl, Jack, Roger, Tommy, Young Diomedes, Ruby, Pirate. District Handicap.— Bagshot, Dutchman, Reindeer, Marjory Moore, Kino, Disappointment, Little Dan, Great Buck, Kakanul Lad, Jennie Lynn, Briarleal, Maggie, Philippa, Dolly. Shao Valley Handicap. Knickerbocker Sam, aer, Viking, Jackal, Pauline, Marjory Moor, oe, Winifred, Barnardo. Hector. Noviii Race.— Bagshot, Shamrock, Paddy, Kino, Plunger. THE WANGANUI RACES. At the Wanganui races yesterday Cinderella (8.10) won the double of the Flying and the Welter, in the latter beating Ruapehu by a head, after a great race. The dividends throughout the day were small. The following are details of the race for the WANGANUI CUP, a handicap of 600 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs from the stakes. Distance, two miles. Mr P. Martin’s Silence, 7st 71b ~ .. (White) 1 Mr W. Bobhett’s Lady Norah, flat 101b .. (Kidd) 2 Mr A. J Hoskins'* Rumor, 7st.. .. (Williams) 8 Waitiri (Sst 121b), Tigridia (Bst), Friendship (7st 31b), and Armourer (7st 31b) also started. Silence was a great favorite in the machine, After a couple of false starts Lady Norah got first away, followed closely by Rumor, with Silence holding a good position fourth. Passing the grand stand for the first time Lady Norah led, Rumor being close on her heels, Friendship running a good mare on the outside. This position was unaltered until they reached the bottom turn, when Silence could be seen coming rapidly through his horses with a great rush* and loud cries of <' Silence !” was heard. The excitement was intense, as Lady Norah looked like coming; but sbi W.as unable to wrest the palm from Silence, who WfiK with apparent ease, Rumor being a good third, was never pro minent during the race. Tigripja pulled up dead lame. Time, 3tnih JJfJs® o * At tb-day's meeting tfre following events ware decided ;-=• 5 Derby.— Tongariro (8,6), I; British Lion, 2> Second Hurdle Handicap —Blue Bell (0), 1: Germaine (10.7), 2; Wideawake (9), 8, NAPIER RACES, The Napier Park Club’s meeting was held to-day. Results : Hdrdles.— There were nine starters, and a splendid race between Owhaoko and Magnesia resulted in the former winning by three lengths. Hurricane was third. Dividend, L2. ■ . _ . _ Scurry.— Arrow, 1; Larrikin, 2; Bret Harte, 8, Five started. Larrikin sprang off with the lead and led to the straight, when he was collared by Arrow. Navirb Pup.- Wapiti, 1; Salisbury, 2; Orwell, 8. Spade Gufnca got the lead, but was soon passed by itlckster, and before reaching the book of the course Spade Guinea fell away' last, and Salisbury and Wapiti led the crowd. Entering the straight Wapiti took the lead, and could not be caught, winning by half a-lengtb. Salisbury was second, Orwell third. Pasha, The Shah, and Clyde were scratched. Spade Guinea wa* hooted on weighing-in. The dividend p\id on Wapiti was L 57 10s. A protest was entered against him, but it was dismissed,