SPOTTING

Evening Star, Issue 17926, 23 March 1922, Page 2

SPOTTING

MNGHTKEI RACES. The totalisator handled £14,468, against £21,061 for tho corresponding day of last year The stewards inquired into interference met by_ Passionless and Voluble during the running of the Soott Memorial Handicap, and found that the interference wae caused by the running of Bestir during tho moo. It was resolved that Bestir should not be ridden by a light-weight, and that if there were any similar happenings tho stewards recommend a refusal of tho entry. Remaining results i Carnarvon Hack Handicap, llOsovs. 6(. —Hallewroz (8.2, Ryder) 1, Boneoto (6.7) 2, Pam (7.7) 5. Scratched : Lady Nassau, Matarelca. Two lengths. Time, Imin 18|eec. Clifton Welter, llOsovs. 7f.—To Mriro (8.11, G. Morris) 1, Volociform (8.11) 2, Left (8.1) 3. Scratched : Hallowroz, Country Life, Will Prosper. Necks separated tho placed horses. Time. Imin 33$Eeq. Parewanui Welter, IGOsova. 12if. — Pasain’ Through (8.6, W. E. I’h.o) 1, Detroit (8.11) 2, Tirana (7.7) 3. Only starters. Half a length; six lengths. Time, Imin S43ec. Ngatiapa Hack Handicap, llOsovs. sf. —Some Red (7.3, Ryder) 1, Regard (7.3) 2, Gallia (7.15) 3. Scratched: M atm elm, Jasper Gate, Ida, Golden Joan. Three lengths; two lengths. Time, Imin 4|eoc.

LINCOLNSHIRE FAVORITE WITHDRAWN. Tho scratching of Sornnus has created a eensat-ion, as ho was one of the best backed horses in the Lincolnshire. Tho scratching recalls his withdrawal on the eve of tho Cambridgeshire, when bo was favorite.'—London cable. ROWING: CHAMPION FAIRS. UMPIRE’S DECISION CHALLENGED. At the meeting of tho executive of the Canterbury Rowing Association held at Christchurch, last night a lei ter was received from tho Union Rowing Club (Christchurch) enclosing a copy of a letter scut by tho club to the Wanganui Regatta Association in reference to tho champion pair oar race, and asking it to bo forwarded to the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association. The President said tho Canterbury Association could do nothing, as the. umpire’s decision was final. Tho rules relating to racing were conflicting, but one laid it down emphatically that the umpire’s decision must be final. It was decided to forward the letter to tho council of the association in Wellington. * Mr Ebert said tho umpire should undoubtedly have disqualified the crew responsible for the foul, and that was where he failed in his duty. Mr Nightingale said ho had heard from one good authority that there was a- lot of money on the race, and that the Wanganui crows were heavily backed to win tho four championships. It was, he added, most undesirable that the gambling clement should be introduced into amateur rowing.'

Mr Ebert said the umpire should have given his decision promptly, and not four hours afterwards.

AMATEUR- ATHLETICS

The following will represent Dunedin Anglican Club at the Otago athletic championships on Saturday next i-—looyds, H. H. Lethaby; 220ycte, H. H. Lethaby; 440yds, IT. H. Lethaby, A. W. Simpson, and H. W. Bodily; 880vds,' E. S, Gale, J. G. Forbes, A. W, Simpson, and 11. W. Bocldy; mile, E. S. Gale, J. G. Forbes, and L. F. Edmond; three miles, L. F. Edmond, J. P. Forbes, R. S. Sinclair, and J. D. Paterson ; 120yds hurdles, L. G. M'Queen and G. G. Low; 440yds hurdles, A. W. Simpson and L. G. M'Quccn; high jump, 11. T. Kirk and T, G. Storks; broad-leap, G. D. Wise; hop, step, and jump. G. D. Wise, A. Thompson, and B. R. M'Kernan; polo vault, W. Lang and L. P. Edmond; milo walk, C. Mackenzie; throwing the javelin, 11, H. Lethaby and l O. H. Luelchnret; throwing the discus, H. IT. Lethaby and J. A. Dewar. CONVEYANCE OF TROTTERS, STEAMER v. RAILWAY CHARGES. [Special to the ‘ Stab.’] CHRISTCHURCH, March 23. At a meeting of the Canterbury Owners and Breeders’ Association last night tho chairman spoke of the high, railway charges for tho transit of horses, and tho cost to take a horse to Dunedin and back. Representations had been made to tho Railway Department, but little satisfaction had resulted until recently, when it was indicated that if horses wore returned free of charge that might meet tho case. On the other hand tho Union Company had practically agreed to take up to sixty horses from Lyttelton and hack for £2 6s each way, and put on a special boat if necessary. That was Hho position at present. Tho Railway Department might reconsider tho matter of charges, while there was a required definite offer in writing from the Union Company. During tho discussion it was urged that for the next Dunedin Meeting at least mom hors should club together and make the heat a success. _ Tho matter was held over, the secretary in the meantime to got fuller particulars from tho Union Company. It was decided to hold a benefit meeting in aid of tho Lewisham Hospital. ° LAWN TENNIS. The following team loaves to-morrow night to play a match at Balchitha on, SaturdayMnnson, Slater, Wilkinson, Jenson, Fulton, Allan, Misses MtAdam, Dntlife, Barclay, Sanderson, Alexander, and Rain. Tho Tuapeka County Jockey Club’s annual meeting will bo held on Easter Saturday.