SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 8350, 30 October 1890, Page 2 (Supplement)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Mr J. P. Spring has received a letter from Mr F. Harper, now in London, who states that after a lot of trouble he has succeeded in scouring the services of a professional cricketer for the Dunedin clubs. His name l is J. C. Lawton, who is considered a fair / all-round man. He was to sail for Dunedin in the Rimutaka on the 17th of September. At the Gisborne races yesterday Paul won the Spring Handicap of 125 sovs, ons mile and a half, and the Plying Handicap; Oeo the Hurdles ; and Dancing Master (who paid a dividend of L 44) the Forced Handicap. In the latter Truthful and Dancing Master made a dead heat of it, but the former's rider was not able to pull weight, and the horse was consequently disqualified. There was a large attendance at the Princess's Theatre on Tuesdny to witness the match between Harry Dunn (champion of Australasia) and Duncan C. Ross (Champion of America) for LIOO a-side and the world's championship. The styles chosen were the American side-hold, the collar-and-elbow, the Cornish and Devonshire, tho Grn?3o- - and the catch-as-catch-can—Dunn's favorite style, the Cumberland, in which he has no equal, being barred. The splendid physique of Ross, whoso wrestling weight was 15at 21b, greatly impressed those who now saw him stripped for the first time, but it was apparent that he was not in such fine condition as Dunn, who scaled 13st 51b, or nearly 2st lighter than his opponent. Mr Ogg was referee, Mr James Macdonald was umpire for Dunn,' Mr M. Owen acted on behalf of Ross, while Mr E. Hogg was timekeeper. Tho usual courtesy was not extended to this journal, but we learn from the ' Daily Times' that in the first Btyle—the American side-hold—Dunn, after a little over five minutes' play, cleverly backheelcd his opponent and threw him amidst loud cheering. In the GrcejoRoman tussle, which lasted six minutes, Ross gave an exhibition of his immense strength, once lifting Dunn nearly 4ft off the ground, but the latter's agility served him in good stead more than onoe. He was, however, ultimately clean thrown. In the collar-and-elbow style, which lasted five minutes and a-half, Dunn successfully claimed the fall because Ross slipped his hold and put out ono of his hands to save himself. In the catch-as-catch bout, which lasted Gmin 20seo, there was some very pretty play on the part of both men, but Robs, using the half-Nelson, threw Dunn a complete somersault over his shoulders and gained an undisputable fall. In the Cornish and Devonshire, which lasted a little over 4min 14sec, Dun early assumed the offensive, and gaiaing a good Cumberland grip threw his opponent very easy, and was declared the victor of the match. Ross complained of the roferee's decision in the collar-and-elbow tussle, and said it was Dunn who was in danger of falling. The men are to be matched again, but next time will wrestle in private. Enuo has been backed to win L.20,000, and is now favorite for tho Cup at 100 to 10. Gibraltar, who has been absent from the course for some ''ays past, was worked on Tuesday morning. The return draughts match between the Kaikorai and Sawyers Bay Clubs takes place next Saturday evening at the Shamrock Hotel. The return match between Smokers and Non-smokers took place at the club's rooms on Tuesday, Mr H. Howes officiating as umpire. Scores : SIIOEBRS. NON SMOKERS. Wins. Draws. Wins. t O. Foster 0 T. Reid 2 0 Q. Foreman (cap 1 ,.) 0 D. A. Brodie (capt.) 4 1 J. Brodio 2 H. Willis 1 8 J. Donoran 1 H. Wilson 0 1 J. Burt 1 A. Hardy 2 2 3. Lucas 1 A. J. Larking 1 2 D. Scanlan 1 A. M'Kay 1 U <T 11 The following acceptances have been received for the MELBOURNE CUP. st lb st lb Carbine .. 18 » Jehus! te _ ..7 8 Melos .. .. 9 T Little Blrnle .. 7 f Cuirassier .. ..SO Muriel .. .. 7 8 Sir William.. _ •11 Whimbrel .. .. 7 S Richelieu .. .. Sll Ernanl .. .. T 1 fingapore .. ..8 8 Gatling .. ..7 1 Chintz .. ..8 4 Correze .. ..7 8 The Lawyer ..8 4 Annesley .. ..7 1 Benzon .. „ 8 8 The Spot .. .. 813 Prince Consort ..81 loyal Stone .. BIS The Queen.. .. 8 8 The Harbor Light.. 8 11 Tantallon .. .. 7 13 Copenhagen .. BIS Newmaster.. .. 7 13 Rich Ruby.. _ 8 10 Chaldean .. .. 712 Lapstone .. ..BO Whakawai .. .. 712 Highborn .. ..88 Tarcoola _ .. 712 Mantilla .. ..0 8 Titan „ .. 7 11 Plenty .. ..8 8 Vengeanoe .. .. 710 Emancipation .. 0 8 The Admiral .. T 9 Emerald .. ..67 Tourbillon .. ..7 8 Enue .. ..8 7 Carrington.. ..7 8 Firelock „ ~8 7