SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 18667, 23 June 1924, Page 4

SPORTING

ASHBTJKTOH backs. SECOND PAT. [SrKCIAI, TO THE ‘ STAB,’] CHRISTCHURCH, June 21. Though fmo owhcad, tho weather was cold and cheerless tor the inclusion of the Ashburton Racing Lino s winter Meeting Tho special trams were not so well patronised as on Friday, nor did the club's local patrons tarn out in such strong force. As a result of tho soaking it had received tho track was very boldine, but. dried up somewhat as tho after- , noon progressed. The racing was much more interesting than on Friday, and again most of the winners returned useful prices. There was a slight improvement in the tote turnover, which reached £10,824, making £20.890 for tho meethis first day’s failure., ."Royal Star was well backed for the Second Hurdle Handicap, the. only others m demand being Livelihood and i>ol .rocl.. I’ackers were evidently of the opinion that it was only a question of Koval Star standing up to win, and their judgment vras vindicated. Flying Master showed tbe wav for seven furlongs, which was apparently tire end of his tether, for he tnen faded right out. Fart Regal led round the fop turn, but once into line ior home Koval Star and Likelihood wore in charge. At the last fence the latter ’•;m dov/r: badly and interfered with the f ivorite. When both v. ; rre, straightened no they fought out a great finish right la the "post." Royal Star just struggling h one hv a head. A long way back came Agnola,” followed by Pomposo. Bellroek ]< st his rider at the stand jump, while. 'Frisco Mail came to grief in tho back s, retch. This marked Royal Star’s first v in over hurdles, but. it was not an im-

pressivo event. Several of the eleven starters for the ATinchmore Hark Handicap were well befriended. especially Thorndale. Warscor, Sir Walter.'ami Marine. At the post Sir \ /alter ami Courcolclln ■were troublesome, and both pot badly away. ,Tampins out brilliantly .Marine soon opened up a useful lead from Thonulalo and W arseer, but -the latter soon dropped right back. At tin distance Thomdale, looked almost a co nin winner, bub was challenged by M-rkic, and in a ding-dong finish Markie i-< ck to his task more penerously than I - : favorite, and scored by a bead, after

i ip., very badly placed in the early s a-es. .Adopted put up a great effort in finishing a creditable thircL With a good ;. nil-old it u quite on tho cards that he u■ av have beaten both leaders. Warseer, who had C. Emerson up, ran a pi or race, v Hie Sir Walter was never in the pict me

The Winter Steeplechase- produced a much more interesting contest than FnI' sy's. cross country event. Though raised 1 ;jb Galway was again installed favorite, ■- Sole there was liberal support for Paid Pry and the bracketed pair-- Tigcrland and ' ’hineord —tho latter of whom raced in hr Hilaries Campbell’s interest. Mishaps r rrne early, for at the first fence Woodtiw fell and Intolerance ran off. Pass Eg the stand Sherlock had a useful lead f-om Tokomairiro, Tigcrland, ami Oalv ay, whp wore racing in dose order, v rule Tainni camo down. There was ih.tle change till well into the hack s: might, whore Tokomairiro had charge, h s immediate attendants being Sherlock and Tigerland, with Galway and Paul Pry some distance away. Half a rniie from hamo Sherlock was again in charge, and a little further on Tigcrland disposed of Tokomairiro. In the ran to the post Slier- ’ >ck held his advantage and defeated j'igerland by three lengths. The winner gave a fine exhibition of jumping, as did Tigcrland, who is not yet ready. Galway did not jump as briskly as on Friday, ;;nd the extra weight anchored him over the concluding stages. Paul Pry and Whipcord both gave poor showings. None of tho riders who came down were any the worse for their mishaps. Speculation war, particularly brisk on the Melrose Trot, which attracted Use biggest field of the meeting. There was plenty of money for Kagol Pointer. Generator, and Frank Dillon. Bridget Lynn was an early leader, hut at the end of six furlongs Generator, Talent, and Winsome Melody were in charge isbmu Nnrol Pointer, Lady Peterson, and Logic, Generator was first into line for home, but soon gave place to Logic. In the meantime Rebel and Nelson A lac had been making np their ground in great style, .Before reaching the distance Rebel had the result in safe keeping, and scored just as easily ns on Friday, in the smart time of 2min 59 l-s?ec. A great soi-to between Logic and Nelson -Mac for .second place ended in favor of (he latter by a head. Will Oakland was hacked with confidence for tho County Handicap, while there was solid support also for Radiol, Ckmcase, and Paddy's Hope, m a goes! pool. All through the first half-mile Paddy’s Hope and Will Oakland were well clear, and it was not till well into tho home straight that any change took nlaee in the positions. There Radial and iTuncase made forward moves, and Carmine put in a strong challenge, Paddy’s Hope always had it on Will Oakland when it came to business, and scored derisively by three lengths by a fine finishing effort. Carmine, who appeared to meet with some early interference, cut WO! Oakland out of second money, wlidc Radial headed the others. . This made C. Emerson’s first win at ilm mooting, and placed him at the head of the winning jockey list.

After breaking the ice in the previous race Emerson's meant in the Morten Hack Handicap, Prompter,, was strongly backed Knocklyn wan in almost equal demand, •while there wan fair support also far Queen Balboa and Miss Minerva, All through the first half-mile Knocklvn, Miss Minerva, and Proiiliman wore in charge. The last-named looked a winner till pressure. came to be pat on, when lie retired in favor of Incursin and Queen Balboa, In a battle royal between this pair Incursio just won by a neck. After being slow to begin Prompter was patting in great work over the last furlong, but Knocklyn faded out badly. Royal Despatch, who is mentioned as one of P. I). Jones’s Australian team, was never

prominent. Betting was so brisk on the Wakanni Handicap as to constitute a record for the meeting. Whi],e Solferite was entrusted with more monSy than any horse that had ‘previously .started he quite failed to justify the confidence reposed in him, f.»r at no part of the journey did Solferino’s son look to have winning prospects. Wharf edale and Dancing Days were soon out in front forcing the pace, with Radial a long way back. No sooner had .Dancing Days taken Wharfeclale’s measure, than she was challenged by Radial am! Prosperity. This pair fought out an interesting finish, which ended in favor of Radial, who went out third favorite, hy .half a length- It was a spirited performance on the winner’s part, and showed that he is hack to his host form. Concluding results: — Moretoa Handicap, 6f.—lncnrsio (9.10’ 1, Queen Balboa (9.13) 2, Proliliman (9.10) 3. Scratched: The Reaver, Soliferite, Sunny Mac. Head.; length. Time, Lmin .19 2-sscc-Wakanni Handicap. 6:. —Radial (10.7) 1, Prosperity (9.0) 2, Solicritc (9.15) 3. Scratched : Bed Wink, The Beaver, KikinL Half-length; one length. Time, lmin 17 1-Ssec, HAPTEE PARS RACES, SECOND D AS. The sum of £13,029 was put through tho machine, making £23,802 for the two days —a decrease of £2,071 on last year’s total Antler, his jockey (K- Baker), and the owners (Thompson Bros.) were disqualified for two years for malpractice in connection with the running in the MoSm Hack Hurdle Race on tiro first day. Concluding results:Hunt Hurdles. 2m,—All Kovno 1, Tcopai 2, 'Diamond. Nap 3. Won easily. Time, drain 58 3oscc. Mear.eo Hack. sf,—Guardania 1, White *Jssi2R 2f Sunny 800 3. Scratched.:

Master Deck with, PnkctoL Half-length. Time, Imin 6 4-Spec. Waiohiki Hurdles. l|m.—Jovial I, Molynoanx 2, Landlord 3. All started. Won easily. Time, 2min 39 3-6scc. Winter Oats Handicap. 7f.—Pitch Arch 1. Salute 2, Koodoo 3. Scratched ; Joy Ride. One and a- half lengths. Time, Imin 36 2-ssce. Park Steeples. About 21tn.—Mahnru 1, Dnc.keye 2, Onk Rose 3. All started. Won easily. Time, smin 36 2-ssec. Poraito 'Hurdles. IJm.—Alteration 1, Vagabond 2, Admiral Codrington 3. Ail started. Won easily. Time, otnin 51 5-sscc. Newts toad Hack Handicap. 6f.—Tina Aiming,i. 1, Kilfaire 2, Treadwell 3. .Ml started. Half-length. Time, Imin 21 2-Ssec. HAWEE’S BAY WEIGHTS. W T ood!amis Steeplechase. 2ni. —Kohu and Mahnru 11.12, Passing Through 11.8, Cuanaco, Buckevo 10.12, Oak Rose 10.10, Kovno 10.5, Gaze, Cambric, Killard 9,9, Silta, Diamond Nap, Waioeka Jack, Tamketo 9.3, BirkenolJa, Ethiopian 9.2, Strathpar, Silk Rein, Blue Hall, Panchi to, Mahia. Kauropa, Landloper 9.0. Wbakalau Hurdles. IJm. —Jovial 11.0, Molynoanx, Merry Bells 11.2, Landhird 10.12, Merry- Singer 10.7, MosUi-enes 9.3, Athens 11. 9.2, Detroit, Klothencs, Rebuff, Gold Piece, Waioeka Jack, ITorifonn 9.0.

Hawke’s Bay Hurdles, 300sovs. IJm.— Kohu 11.0, Vagabond 10.13, Tentorfield, Alaunga. Prince Rufus 10.9, Jovial, Nuknmai 10.4, Alteration 10.3, En Route 10.0, Admiral Codrington 0.12, Atony Bells 9.10, Antler 9.7, Landhird 9.6, Ore Ore 9.2, Birka. Woden 9.0.

Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, hOOsovs. About 3m.—San Forte 11.5, Mahuni 10.11, Passing Through 1D.4, First Line 10.1, Red Cent 9.13. Kipling 9.11, Te Maire 9.10, Sturdoc, Oak Rose 9.9, Buckeye. 9.8, Gang Awa', Birka-, Zeus, Silk Rein, Killard, Taihapo, Alerry Owao 9.0. Winter Handicap. 9f. —Tinomaunga 10.7, Sensible 10.2, Nukunvii 10.0, .Mountain Top 9.13, Velvet King, Asleep 9.9, Kiifairc 9.4, Kilme, Sunny Roe. Lady Hill 9.2, Panache, Royal Heather, Koahumanu, .Master Black, Kiwini, Treadwell, Dean Forest, 9.0.

Ladies’ Bracelet, lira, —Polonott 12.7, Diamond King 12.5, Kahikatea. 11.13, Manv Colors 11.6, ('-om.inuiiicate. 11.2, Etnpvrean 10.]2. Earth Chino, Asleep 10.9, Crown Coin, Tehahna, Logic 10.7. Heretannga Handicap. 5 ft. —Comical 11.4, Battle Knight 11.0, Joy Ride, Duo 10.12. C-ivilfomi 10.7. Barrier 10.5, Wassail 10.4, Koodoo 9.12, Haurangi, .Megan 9.19, Cleasanta 9.9, Happy Days, Valley Rose, Polom-tt 9.3, Puketoi 9.2, March On, liallowvoma, Brown Jet, Avonle.a, Suspicion. Whariti, Good Mark, White Ensign 9.9.

CHRYSOSTOM WINS AGAIN. Tress Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Tress Association. .MELBOURNE, Juno 22. The Wanda, Steeplechase resulted;— Chrysostom 1, Some Worth 2, Brood-seind-e 5. Chrysostom won easily by three lengths. Eleven horses started. Time-, 3m in -i-H.sec. ROSSHUL RACES, SYDNEY, June 22. At nnsehil. t’ne T’hroe-year-old HandJe:ip resulted Tlio. Cheat 1, Chatterbox 2. Bronzino's Dream 3. Sixteen horses started. In a great, finish The Cheat wan by a bead, 'lime, Enin 23sec. BOXING. JUNIOR LIGHT-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Prc-r- A-serialimi—By 'l’eS-gra-ph—Copyright. NEW YORK, Juno 21. At. Brooklyn Kid Sullivan, of Brooklyn, won tne world's ju ll -r light-weight championship. oiilpoiiiting Johnny Dundee in ten k umls, 1 leutcr. WELTER, CONTESTS. Aus Indian and N.Z. Press Association. SVDNEV, Juno 22. At ilie Stadium two ten-round welter comes:,-, were staged. Frank Locke defeated Charlie. May in the seventh round, and Put- (ilecson heal Les. Reynolds ou points. Both were wtLiug couteste. SHADE BEATS WADDY. MELBOURNE, June 22. Ttillv Shade won on a bad in the ninth round against Ern, Wadtly in a heavyweight contest. It- was a poor display. FAIR HALL AND VOLAIRE. Tho double professional contest which takes place on Wednesday night at His Majesty's Theatre is creating interest among the local boxing patrons. Eugene Voiaire, who arrived on Saturday, has already been sparring at lyes .Murray's rooms, and lias been attracting a large number of supporters. Tommy Fairha.ll arrives this evening. This pair met last year at Greymnuth. and tho result is still fresh in the minds of baring fans. Although Fair hall gained a points decision over Gone, lie was put nut of the game for a iow months, having fractured a small bone in tlio jaw. Fairha.ll is considered the best light-weight in New Zealand (o-dav.

As for the. preliminary pair, M'Donald needs no introduction here, as his doings in the ring ns an anui.te.nr arc well known to tire fans throughout Australasia* and his showing against Alford.s is anxiously awaited. On (he oilier hand, Alfords >s very popular with the local sports, and ho. will have a big following when be enters the roped arena on, Wednesday. There was a, keen demand for reserves at. The Bristol this morning when the box plan opened. The parly door sale.? for the. pit and stalls open at JamlxVs to-morrow.

ATHLETICS. STAMFORD BRIDGE CHAMBTOXSII.IPS. Press Assodadoa —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, June 21. At Uio Stamford Bridge amateur athletic championship meeting the 220yds final resulted in a win for P. H. Kinsman fa member of the South African Olympic tram). K. Liddell (Edinburgh Club), the holder, was second, and A. K. Bnrritt (Oxford, .and ex-Newi Zealander) third. Kinsman won by PAyds, inches separating the others. The time war. 21 7-10 soc. In the p.n!e jump the Australian, I). Sunnier (Oxford), and J. Campbell (Cambridge.) tied with a vault, of 10ft. In tho jnnrp-off Sumner won with a jump of 10ft, C-'unp-bel I fail in g.— Reuter. Bnrritt appeared to beat Liddell for second place, but the judges decided in Liddell’s favor. Abrahams (Cambridge University) won'the 100yds without being extended' in 9 9-lCscr. Atkinson (South Africa), won the, 120yds bardie. l ; in 1.5 1-tPsce—a. championship record.—A* and N.Z. Cable, CYCLING. DERBY ROAD RACE. Tho (New Zealand Championship Derby Road Race, under the auspices of tho North Canterbury Centro of tho Now- Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, was hold on Saturday at M.-ihohau over a twentymile course. Result; A. E. Gobbc (handicap 4Am.i.n), riding time 66niin 54scc, 1; F. S. Lodge J2Jmin), riding time 55rain lOsec, 2; F. horscutt (smin), riding time 57min 45scc, 3; J. Redmond (SminJ, riding time. 57m.in 45sec, 4. Tho fastest time was made by W. Goman (scr) in S3min 27sec, and tho second fastest by W. A. Muir (scr) in 53min 27 l-oscc. Thoso two riders were separated by only about an inch at t-itv post* There were thirty starters.

COLE. HUNT AN BEATS MITCHELL. LONDON, Juno 17. In the final of the 1,000-guinea professional golf tournament at Cleneiigles Leo. Dunen.n (Hangerbill) heat Abo Mitchell (North Foreland), 8 and 7. SWIJM33NG. WISfTTuiAND. PARIS, Juno 21. Miss Gwitha Khand trained for the first time to-da-v. She appeared to ho out. of condition, but is confident that she wid regain her form. —A. and N ,'A. Cable, LAWN TENNIS. WIMBLEDON TOUT.NEY. LONDON, June 20. At the. Wimbledon tournament Miss Ryan heat Mrs Craddock, 6-1, 6-1; Airs APNnir and Alisa Watson beat Airs Cobb and Mias imager, 2-6, 6-3, 6-5 (retired).— A. aud N.Z. Cable. AUSTRALIAN TEAM. SAN FRANCISCO, June 21. At W Angeles the Australian Davis Cup players defeated Hie Southern Californians'in throe out of four exhibition matches. They have now gone to Chicago. ■ —Reuter. PIGEON PLYING. The North Dunedin Homing Pigeon Chib flow an interval race t-rom t.hristI'lniiv.h on Sa.iunSay. an .vo-hne distance of 398 miles. Air F.'j). Wilson (Sydenham) liberated twenty-four birds, .repi-ecit'.ntnig twelve lofts. The woal/ier conditions being unfavorable tho birds had a hard fly. The winning bird completed the distance in fill Imin. Results Duncan and M‘Donald’* Centro Forward (velocity 935yds pm minute), ] ; W. Wat.snn s Fnil Dress (932yds), 2; L. Tonk’s L-ndy Frnbraco. and "Lady Reno (927yds). equal, 3; C. lion ley's Who Shield (920yds), 4; 11. Spence, Ring No. 56 {9o4yds), 5. Birds entered by Afessrs hi. Brown, S. Hutchison, A. Brown, Powell Bros., Vv. Trowcm, J. Hay, and L. West also flew.

CRICKET IN ENGLAND. SOUTH AFRICA BEATS ESSEX. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, June. 29. South Africa, in their second Innings made 239 for nine wickets (Nonrso 36, Hands 64). Lcumilen took four wickets for 82. _ 1 _ Essex in their second innings made 315 for nine wickets declared (Douglas not out 40). Carter look five wickets lor 70. Sou ill Africa won. [Essex in their first- innings made 15-5 and South Africa 265 (Taylor 126, Nourse 4S). Essex whe.u they resumed their seconl innings had seven wicko.t,s down for 296 (Russell 108)-1 LONDON, Juno 20. Essex, in Hie second innings, added 49 rums in sixty-seven minnte,s (Douglas 40), The. Snath Africans had a difficult t-a-uk on a wearing wicket, which troubled the batsmen. No tea adjournment was taken. Douglas bowled on Urn leg theory to keep the runs down. Hands played an aggressive innings for 54 runs. The finish was exciting. When Bissett, the last man, went in 51 runs were required Bisseit made 24 runs in eighthits hi'eight minutes, including a 6. He ma.de 12 off tho last three halls, ami just beat the clock.—A. and N.Z. Cable. SOUTH AFRICA v. HAMPSHIRE. LONDON, June, 21. The weather was line, ami 0.000 perrons wero present at. the opening of the couth Africans’ match against Hampshire at Southampton. ’The- wicket was easy. Tennyson won the. toss, and batted. When stumps were drawn Hampshire were, all out for 279 iHa.y 100>. He gave revcr.il chances, but played a vigorous innings marked by straight, driving. He hit- eleven 4’s and batted for 191 minutes. Newman made 56. Blanckeulwrg took fix wickets for 121 runs. The South Africans have lost two wickets for 53 runs.—lleuter. COUNTY MATCHES. I J IN DON, June 29. Toe closing rearer, on the final day were Kent, 198, Nows 65 unfinished (Seymour 56). Hunsteii took live wickets for 07 runs. — A. and N.Z. Cable. TROTTING. ,239.500 DISTRIBUTED IN STAKES. CHRISTCHURCH, June 21. The following nomination-, have been received for tho four vacancies on lim Board of the New /.'aland Trotting As social.ion :—South Island ; \V. 11. I ).-nton, W. J. ,iM. Hopkins, J. H. 'Williams. North Island; It. A, Armstrong, As the nominations do not exceed I lie number of vacancies them will be no election.

The New Zealand Metropolitan ('lull has had another very sncc.c.-sfn) y.ar. Tho committee, from all available sunm's, was again able to distribute ,1)39,500 in stakes for the year, and for the forthearning season it is its intention |o make a slight increase on this amount, which must, be highly satisfactory to all concerned. Track watchers at Addington declare that- no horse looks better than the South lander Beil Harold. So far 1m has notbeen worked out very fast, but gives evidence of racing in improved form next .season.

The Dunedin-owned Adair looks as though ho will quickly come to his best form. If he settles flown to race solidly over two miles he will win a good race; but ho is not reliable in his gait,.

Two prominent officials of the New- Zealand iMctrojualitan Trotting Clnh- Messrs W. C. Clarkson and F. K. Graham—leave early next month, for a trip to America.