SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 18262, 30 April 1923, Page 4

SPORTING

GOSSIP FROM CHRISTCHURCH.

URGENCY'S AMBERLEY WIN,

AMERICAN TROTTER FOR FORBURY.

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CHRISTCHURCH, April 28 Mr G. D. Greenwood is reducing his team, presumably to make room for youngsters. Pluto, Vespucci, Cupiclon, Trossayr, Farceur, Parody, and Hcatbcoto are to be sold. ~ . Urgency -was a strong P ldd ic faucy for the Amberley Cup, Some Kid, Clean Sweep, and Cerberus being most in favor. Uniency was soon out in front, .and racing along tho back ho had a useful lead from Frisco Mail and Clean Sweep. Maintaining his advantage a" rou , nd tho top turn, Urgency landed into the home straight six lengths clear of Frisco Mail anti Cerberus. In toe run home Urgency drew still further away, and won in hollow style bj seven lengths from Frisco Mail. Three lengths back came Some Kid, followed by G T C SSaI train is being arranged for May 3-to Dunedin carrying hoises eng. ge at the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Winhtr Meeting. Arrangements are being made by tie committee of the Forbury Park Club with the owner of the reccntlySumph mile SrtswaWßf Club’s Meeting, he met with and was not seen at his best the no se fc “ TSnd iIThS ta“™ .1 JSSIV pit^teTi» b ' - *n Geo l e rt harThespian would bo taken correct. If tho ■ . . , t will no t be JS.ItS ™.ld te. to 1» fto» In June at the latest.

amberley races. _ ™ fnHlisator at Riccarton registered A against £76.465 last year, when C 'hS Hmfep, Fabrhi ado (8.5) 2, Barmaid (7.7) 3. Others ■ Mythology 9.13, Jazz 9.5, Prosperity 9.5, Grim die 8.13 . FaMaff 8.13, Brackenfi old 7.11, Lord Ragar 7.9, Harlequin 7.7, Missouri 7.7. Alleyne 7.7. Length; neck second and third. Time, Handicap. 6f.—Will Oakland (8.13) 1, Sunny Loch (9.8) 2, The Reaver (7 9) 3. Others: Sharp Burst 6.9, Brackenfield 6.7. Head; head second and third. Time, Imin 13|sec. Teviotdalo Trot (harness). 2m.—Transport (scr) 1, Quiver (scr) 2, Prince> Burlington (168yds) 3. Others : Peggy Logan scr, Kirriemuri scr, Merry Logan scr, Kiarite scr, Bill Rich scr, Coalition 48yds, Houdini 48, Brent Junior 60, Tydol 60, George the Fourth 95, Bob Dillon 96, Harbor Light 144, Leila Denver 148. Four lengths; six lengths second and third. Time, 4min 59|sec. AUCKLAND TROTS. The totalisator registered £61,235, against £46,213 for the concluding day last year. Concluding results: — Adams Memorial Handicap (harness), 400sovs and gold cup. l\m. Anselm (24yds, M'Milkn) 1, Rockaway (24yds) 2, Red Star (12yds) 3. Others: Dillon Shine bct. Gold Man scr, Directive scr. Run Pere scr, Coal Light 24yds, Ratana 24, Hypo 24, Lenglen 24, Kokiritea 24, Rey de Oro 36, Inclement 36, Wakanui 35, Fancy Boy 35, Her Ladyship 35, Promenade 72, Bonny Logan 96, Pitaroa _96. Neck; *two lengths second and third. Time, 3min 32sec. Liverpool Handicap (harness), 400sovs. l|m. —Lady Joan (12vds, F. Holmes) 1, First Carbine (48yds) 2, Snowshoe (72yds) 3. Others: Mmtson scr, Huon Grattan scr, Napper 12yds, Pani 12, Lady Dunmore 12, Logon Queen 12, Promenade 12, Sal Pointer 36, Blue Mountain King 36, Dean Dillon 48, Moneymaker 48, Gold Girl 48, Man o’ War 72, .Globe Derby 72, All Bell 84. Length; half-length second and .third. Time, 2min 50|sec. Members’ Handicap (harness), 400sovs. 2m.—My Junior (12yds, M'Sweeney) 1, Sebfaca (36yds) 2, Bluewood (12yds) 3. Others; De Why 12yds, Wimmera King 12, Pete Peter 36, Nikora 36, Hint 48, Normica Heir 48, Aerial Bingen 60, Pyra■mus 50, Speculator 84, A 1 Mac 144, Tradesman 144. Neck; length and a-half second and third. Time, 4mm 51Jsec. Farewell Handicap (saddle). Ira.—Blair Audubon (scr, Willetts) 1, Rockaway (24yds) 2, Heather Girl (36yds) 3. Others: Irish Bell scr, Taneatna scr, Lovelock scr, Wairemana scr, Treanic scr, Gold Flake scr, Rose Pointer scr, Rua Pere 12yds, Rex,Coronado 12, Nita Wood 12, Tiny Locanda 12, Profiteer 24, Ben Wallace 24, Wakanui 36, Evelyn 48, Breadalbane 60, Lord Min to 72. Head; length second and third. Time, 2min 20|sec. HAWKE’S BAY RACES. The totalisator put through £20,135, as against £19,771 for the first day last year. Concluding results: — Hawke’s Bay Cup Handicap, 500sovs. l^m. —Correspondent (6.7, L. Pine) 1, Zouave (6.7) 2, Bonnetter (8.2) 3. Others: Kick 05 9.5, Grotesque 8.6. The Speaker 6.11, Sunart 9.3, Diamond Ring 6.7, Silver Tongue 6.7, Scotch Mixture 8.6, Little River 7.5. The Speaker was the first to get away, bub was soon displaced by Grotesque. Coming into the straight Silver Tongue was in the lead, with Correspondent next, then Zouave. Silver Tongue maintained the lead till rounding The railway road bond, where Zouave took command, with Scotch Mixture lying handy. In the run to the post Zouave and Correspondent were together, and Grotesque waa trying to get through on the rails. Three lengths back Bonnetter came on the outside, bub could only get third. Kick Off finished last. Time, 2min 37rsec. Porangahau Handicap. 6f.—Joy Ride (8.6, A- J. M’Flynn) 1, Civilform (7.12) 2, White Hope (6.10) 3. Others: Martian Misa 8.1, Barrier 7.11, Orawai 6.9, King’s Trumpeter 8.7, Crown Gem 6.7, Haurangi 7.11, Length. Time, Imin 15sec. Autumn Handicap. 9f.—Kaotane (7.11, A. Reed) 1, Comical (8.7) 2, Golden Light (9.0) 3. Others; Kilbird 8.3, Blissfulness 7.12, Zero Hour 7.7, Askari 8.11, Kahikatea 7.12, Bodyguard 7.12, Miss Roseland 7.9. Length; length second and third. Time, Imin 68sec. .P'oukawa Hack Handicap. 6f.—Watchman (7.0, H. Dunn) 1, Arataura (10.5) 2, Allmarimba (7.7) 3. Others: Slave Mart 7.8, The Author 7.2, Miss Garance 6.11, Merry Imp 5.7, Good Mark 8.0, Grace 7.6, Bonomel 7.2, To Wai 5.7, Soleil d’Or 6. VComplimentary 6.7, Megan 7.10, Lady Gazeley 7.4, Doleful Ditty 6.7, Carnbee 6.7, Bezan 6.7. Length; head second and third. Time, Imin 16£sec. BOXING, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. SYDNEY, April 29. At the Stadium, Arctic Bradley beat George Eagel on points. The fighting throughout was strenuous, both putting all they knew into tjie mill, without much attention to science. Up to the. fourteenth round honors were fairly even, then a Eunch closed one of Eagol’s eyes, placing fm at a disadvantage, of which Bradley made full use.

ASHBURTON HANDICAPS. First Hurdles. l|m. —General Petain 13.8, Cerberus 12.1, FalstafT 11.2, laddington Green 10.13, Lord Nngnr 10-11, Manawaponga 10.9, lied Gown 10.8, Herowearo 10.5, Silk Rein 10.5, Palamon 9.13, Mandrake 9.11, Meteorite 9.3, Romtorm 9.3, Woodrow 9.0, Trovella 9.0, lelemon 9.0, Apex 9.0, Master Hand 9.0. First Hack Welter, 6f.—Moorland UA, Contempt 915, Sharpbmwt 8.11, Brown Willy 8.10, Agnola 8.9, Happy Wa [™‘ 8.9, Heraldry 8.8, Blazes 8.6, Courcelctto 8.5, War Unit 8.5, Red Wink 8.4, Hailequin 8.0, Kilbrin 8.0, Sollerymplo 8.0, Intagony 8.0, Swindasa 8.0. _T, nn . Autumn Handicap, AiOsoyo. Im. nie Winkie 9.5, Pluto 9.4. \ ospucci 813, Palestrina 8.12, Sunny Look 8.12, D°‘ dffa 8.6, Some Kid 8.5 Caste 'an 7.8. Mythology 7.3. Mantua 7.3, Warhaven7l, pSnce iSouz 611, Whippmg. Boy 610, Ardour 6.9, Almoner 6.7, Carmine^ 7 ' lo 8 Fairfield Welter. 7f.—-Bon hpec J.u.o, w2k».n 3-8, yM-Wj** & Prosperity 9.6, Matatna 9.5, B oid 9 2 Prince Verona 9.2, Hineamaru 812. ri ■ t ! fill FaktaH 811, Fabnnane Gnm Joko olt< iaiwau > , TCikiui 8.9, Etta 8.8, Counter Attack 8.6, i™ 8.5 Kilbarry 713 7 - U !I u 7li, Bonny Mac 711, hirst Aid 7.11. Longbeach Hack Handicap. Jf-Con-tempt 9.0. Wink 811, Gossarc 8.9. Dm hope 8.9, Kilfane 7.15, Barmaid 7.15, Gay Life 7.12, Pickaninny 710, G«n caso Heraldry 7.5, Blazes 7.2, Distant i.h 71, Monsieur Boutade 7.0. Grove Farm Handicap. 6I.—WH Cak land 9.4, Boadicea 8.11, LoveMgn 8. , Mythology 8.9, fataii Tatar 8 0, Man tua 8.7 The Reaver 7.10, Papin an 7.9, Thestius 6.9, Kilbarry 6.8, Weary Willie 6.7. egmont handicaps. Tongakoo Hurdl'o Handicap litm— Omahu 1110, Malingerer 11.9, Otauru lud 11.8, Passin’ Through 10.12, Gang Am 10.7, Complex 10.3, Penury Active 10.3, Automoana 9.15, White Ran ger 9.12, Mervotia 9.8, Go.d Stai 9.8, Tinokaha. 97, Great. Fun 9.7, Tempo 95, Peter Maxwell 9.2, Mol, Valdma, Watcrcall, Banogue, Savour', Empyrean, Gaiety Girl, Noble, Stilts, Husker, Mangawai, Prince 9.0. t . Telegraph Hack Handicap. sf.—Hatvina 9.6. Alabama 9.1, Ben Nevis 8.8, Lady Hill 8.5, Hori 8.4, Queasier 8.0, Country Life 8.0, Sunny Vale 7.15, Lady Glissas‘B.l2, Cushat 7.11, Loved One 7.11, Regard 7.9, Muskotoon 7.9, Black Mark 7.8 San Franette 7.8, Kilcoo 7.7, Ribbonwork 7.6. Lively Fire 7.6, Gamboola 7,5, Ronnv Friend 7.5. Alaric 7.5, Just Quietly 7.5 Grace 7.4, Half Red 7.4, Treadwell 7.3’ Lady Merriwee 7.3, Lady Heath 7.2, Old Asleep 7.2, Tinohari 7.2, Ahapotoa 7.2, Tintoretto, Dignity, Ecuador, Kaukau, Parkman, Campbird, Interest, Piffle, Bravado, Patapiko, Pipi Tupaia, Kapoato, Niqht, Haukino, Dolefull Ditty, Carnbrao 7.0"

Hack and Hunter Steeplechase. 2m.— War Loan 11.8, Passin’ Through 10.12, Temaira 10.12, Active 10.6, Paul Moore 9.12, Ringi 9.12, Tononi 9.8, Fibre 9.7, Teddy 9.5, Maniauia 9.2, Noble 9.2, Cymro, Darley, Empyrean,_ Monlu, San Forte, Sweet Flower, Galicia, Naughty 9.0.

Egmont Steeplechase. 2^m. —Oakleigh 11.13, Khartoum 10.13, First Line 10.9, War Loan 10.4, Dick 9.10, Whipcord 9.9, Mervotia 9.7, Silent Dick 9.5, Thiganthu 9.5, Black Night 9.0, Polthoguo 9.0, Onopoto 9.0, Kingi 9.0. Tonks Memorial Handicap. 6f.—Golden Bubble 9.0, Kareao 8.11, Birkie 7.12, Gold Steel 7.11, Fleeting 7.9, Sunny Jim 7.9, Sir Burnett 7.9, Hipo 7.9, Halgina 7.7, Amber Tips 7.7, Big Pash 7.5, Petunia 7.5, Helen Rufus 7.5, Snntonio 7.3, Inah 7.0, Roman 7.0, Good Sport 6.13, Eerie 6.9, Poimia 6.9, Ruddy 6.7, Questor 6.7, Leithfield 6.7.

M‘Rao Memorial. 11m. —Tame Fox 9.5, Rouen 9.1, Boomerday 8.13, Kareao 8.7, Correspondent 8.5, Zircon 8.0, Askari 7.5, Bitholia 7.5, Complex 7.5, Lady Kotiro 6,12, Iceberg 6.10, Lochson 6.7, Eerie 6.7, Red Helen 6.7.

Tawhiti Hack Handicap. B(,f. —Santiago 9.0, Good Sport 8.10, Silver San 8.7, Skylight 8.6, Daddy’s Girl 8.4, Princess Fan 8.3, Country Life 8.8, Marble Glass 8.0, Peter 'Maxwell 8.0, Sunny Vale 7.12, Red Helen 7.12, Left 7.10, Frizzled 7.8, Black Mark 7.7, Megan 7.7, Haligan 7.7, Miss Mickey 7.6, Master Curran. 7.5, White Ranger 7.5, Just Quietly 7.5, The Curagh 7.3, Pirouette 7.2, Ecuador, Dignity, Nukumai, Knighthood, Elothenes, Otapawa, Flying Planet, Second Choice, Magan 7.0. GLEN HUNTLY GUP. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. MELBOURNE, April 29. The Glen Huntly Cup resulted Purser I, Tyrant 2, Oliver to 3. Length. Time, 2min 22,$eec. SWIMMING CHAMPONSHIP3. SYDNEY, April 29. The ladies’ 100yds swimming championship of New South Wales resulted as follows:—Mina Wylie 1, L. Robertson 2, V. Powley 3. Won by a yard. Time, Imin IZgsec. The 100yds breast-stroke resulted : —E. Robertson 1, E. Smith 2. Time, Imin 33|sec. BILLIARDS. LONDON, April 28. In the match between Smith and Falkinor the scores are: Smith ’ (in play), 11, Falkincr, 7,644.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GOLF, OTAGO CLUB’S~GHAMPIONSHIP. The Otago Club played the second qualifying round of its championship on Balmacewen Links on Saturday afternoon. The overhead conditions wore ideal, but the course was still fairly wet from the recent heavy rain. The scores generally were poor, with the exception of one or two. The following sixteen qualified: First Second & round. round. Tl.

The Bullock Cup was won by Dr K. Ross, with an aggregate score of 163. The handicap on the second round was won by H. W. Kelly, who had the very good round of 80, less handicap 4—76_net. The captain’s trophy for competition amongst players with handicaps of 18 and over was won by J. Hutchison. The first round of the championship will be played on Saturday as follows: lv. Ross plays J. A. Biss; H. De C. M‘Arthur plays H. Brasch, C. T. Irvine plays J. R. Qallgnder, R. G. Scott plays G. Gallaway, R. B. Lambert plays 11. D. Stronach, E. J. Hocking plays H. Ramsay, J. S. Monro plays 8. K. Sleigh, E. A. Reed plays H. W. Kelly. MATCHES dTAMERICA. NEWYOEK, April 28. Hutchinson and Barnes defeated Hagen and Sarazen by 6 up and 5 to play in the first day’s play in (he special match arranged hy Sir Stanley Cochrane, of Ireland. The first day is a 36-hole “ bosh ball” four-ball match, and the second a medal competition over 36 holes.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

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K. Ross ... ... 82 81 163 H. W . Kelly ... 88 80 168 H. Ramsay 80 91 171 C. T. Irvine 90 87 177 R. G. Scott 85 92 177 R. B. Lambert ... 92 86 178 S, K. Sleigh 90 89 179 H. Pe C. M'Arthur 86 95 181 H. Br asch 93 89 182 J. S. Monro 86 96 182 n. D, Stronach — 94 88 182 a. GaJlaway 92 91 183 J. R. Callender 96 88 184 E. J. Hocking 92 93 184 E. A. Reed 94 90 184 J. A, Biss 92 95 185