LATE SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 18333, 21 July 1923, Page 7

LATE SPORTING

FRANKLIN-MATAMATA MEETING. The Franklin-Matamata Meeting was continued at the Ellerslie course. Weather showery; largo attendance; course heavy. Results;— Piako Steeplechase, 200sovs. 3m. —Silverton (11.12) 1, Gay Robbie (10.2) 2, Kopaka (9.6) 3. Scratched; Waikawa, Tulle. Twenty lengths. 7min 18sec.^ Otaua Handicap, 150sovs. 7f. —King PeUiculo (10.5) 1, Dancing Doll (9.4) 2, Tintoretto (9.12) 3. Scratched; Viletta. Three lengths, linin 19 3-ssoc. Pukekohe Handicap, 200sovs. 6f.— Rafa (9.12) 1, Sheffield (9.12) 2, Pavo (11.13) 3. Scratched: Golden Bubble, Master O’Rorke, Emerald Hill, EUio. One and quarter lengths. Imin osec. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB. Th'e South Canterbury Hunt Club Steeplechase Meeting was hold to-day on the Washdyke course (Timaru) in dull weather. There was a large attendance. The track was slightly soft. Results; — Hadlow Hunters’ Hurdles, HOsovs. IJ-m.—Silk Rein (11.7) 1, Cartoon (9.13) 2, Mainspring (9.6) 3. Scratched: Grim Joke, Chinatown. Two and a-hall lengths. Time, 2min 57 2-Ssec. Paroora Hunters’ Steeplechase, 1208ovs. 2m.—Rhoib'oro (9.11) 1, Phil May (11.9) 2, Happy Mac (9.11) 3. Scratched : Cremona, Persuader. 4min 261(500. South Canterbury Steeplechase, 20Cteov8. About 25m.—Omalvu (11.13) 1, Manawapon.ga (11.2) 2, Ready (9.6) 3. Scratched ; Tornea. Two lengths. smin 35sec. Levels Hack Handicap, 90sovs. 6t.— Agnola (10.2) 1, Clontar (9.0) 2, Blazes (9.11) 3. Scratched: Clarenson. Two lengths. Imin 20 l-ssec. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. NEW~YORK, July 19. (Received July 21, at 11.30 a.m.) At Summit, New Jersey, Smith, Kirkwood, and MacDonald (146 each) tied for first place over thirty-six holes in the Metropolitan Open Golf Championship. Hagen was fourth with 147. DAVIS OUP. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. NEW~YORK, July 19. (Received July 21, at 11.30 a.m.) The Australian and Hawaiian tennis teams are rounding slowly into shape for the match beginning next Friday. The advance seats orders are unprecedented. Captain Anderson (Australia) declares that Schlosinger and MTnnes will pleasantly surprise the tennis enthusiasts because of their aptness, strategy, technique, and wide assortment of _ strokes. Ho also states that the is in excellent physical condition and is practising spiritedly. HOCKEY. LADIES’ INTERISLAND MATCH. [Pica United Pkkss Association.] WELLINGTON, July 21. The ladies’ South Island team to meet the North Island is as follows:—H. Tini (Canterbury), H. Furness (Groymouth), M, Crawley (Canterbury), A. Rabago (Southland), E. Stubbs (Blackball), WHerman (Marlborough), H. ' Horner (Southland), K. Hei (Otago), L. Guest (Otago), E. Me.lven (captain, Southland), M. Balk (Otago); emergency, E. Tulloch. In the North Island team R. Gibson (Manawatu) replaces Holmes (Manawatu). The emergency is E. Green (Manawatu). FINE WEATHER FOR SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. SYDNEY, July 21. (Received July 21, at 12.10 p.m.) There is every indication of fine weather for the sculling championship on the Richmond River. Both men are fit and well, though Paddon has been lucky to shake off an attack of influenza early in the week. LAWN TEKKIi. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, July 20. (Received July 21, at 11.30 p.m.) The Lawn Tennis Association is favorable in regard to the Australian invitation to a British team.—A. and N. Z. Cable. BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS. NAPIER, July 21. Fifty entries have been received .for tho North Island boxing championships to be held here next Friday and Saturday, including R. Mealo and C. Purdy, two Australasian champions.