SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 18715, 18 August 1924, Page 3

SPORTING

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. INCREASED “TOTE” RETURNS. ISpkCIAL TO THEE ‘ STAR.’] CHRISTCHURCH, August 16. The weather was fine and sunny up till after the fifth rare for the concluding day of fiho National Carnival at Riccarton, and then became cloudy. The attendance was very largo, showing the popularity of the jumping sport. The going was good and the racing interesting. Wassail showed what a good horso he is by carrying lOafc 61b in the Hoathcoto Handicap, and winning_ in Imin 28sec —a great performance, considering the going. Captain Sarto was prominent in the Sydenham Hurdles for nearly a mile and a-half' bub failed to stay on. Tinokaha tried to win all the way, but Nukumai headed him soon after jumping the second of the last hurdles, when Vagabond challenged Nukumai at tho last hurdle. The latter hit it, but Vagabond had his measure, and it looks that if Mr Kemble’s representative had been closer up in the early stages'of the National Hurdles he might have won. Boomerday stopped badly after going a mile. Though Santiago was kept close up in tho early stages, ho could not reach the placed horses at the finish. Omahu went a good race, moving in or about third place all the way. In tho Styx Hurdles Adjutor did not appear to be able to foot it with the leaders in the early stages, but looked to have a ch.anco at the homo turn. However, the pace was too solid for him, and, though fourth, ho was some distance behind the placed horses, Radinc, the winner, is a full brother to Wamba, who won several great races. Sturdee, despite being risen 201 b for winning the National, was selected as favorite for the Lincoln Steeplechase, which provided one of the host finishes of the day. Ho was prominent for two miles. Then the weight and the fast pace set by San Forte told its tale, and ho was done with. Oakleigh appeared to land into Galway when ho fell at the sod wall the first time round. Mettle Drift, was interfered with by tho fallen horses, and afterwards fell at the first fence of the kennels’ double, blaster Peter was running well when he toppled over at the second last fence. Passin’ Through waited till the kennels’ double was passed ; then he took charge, and led San Forte and First Line home in one of the best finishes of the meeting. He had a life at the brush fence at tho top of the straight, but after that jumped oven’thing very safely. Wassail gave further proof of his quality by carrying list 21b to victory in the Solwyn Handicap in Imin 14 1-Ssec, and incidentally established a fresh National record by winning a double in one day. His owner's reason for withdrawing him from the Winter Cup was because he lightened up after his arrival at Riccarton, and he would not start him unless he was absolutely fit and well. Details: All started in the Longbeach Higbweight Handicap, 9f, gentlemen riders, and Bultord (Strowan —Dreadnought Links mare, ridden by Air S. Barr) was sent out a good favorite, carrying more than Gluement. Tho others were Bonena, Wapping, Stream, Likelihood, Queen Balboa, Adopted, Sunny Mac, Brown Lady, Pomposa, and Miss Garancc. Adopted was in the lead for a furlong, when Bultord took charge, followed by Adopted, Sunny Mac, and Gluement. Five furlongs from home Gluement joined Bnlford in the lead. They were well clear of Wapping and Bonena. On entering the straight Bulford drew away at the distance, and won easily by two lengths. Gluement was a similar distance away from Bonena, with Wapping and Likelihood next. Time, 2min 0 2-ssec. Totalisator investments, £4,341^. All started in tho Aylesbury Steeplechase (about 2im), and Charlatan was sent out favorite, with Paul Pry (St. Paul— Courier, ridden by J. R. Kaan) the only other well backed. The others were Blue Hall, Sherlock, Kovno, Red Sol, and Blue Streak. Red Sol and Sherlock led tho favorite to the sod wall, which tho latter Hit very hard, and lost twenty lengths. Blue Hall fell at tho first of tho kennels’ double, and Red Sol at tho fence at the top of tho straight. Sherlock, Paul Pry, and Blue Streak led Charlatan over the stand double, and after jumping Cutts’s Charlatan closed up to Sherlock and Paul Pry, who was being ridden hard. At the kennels’ double Charlatan jumped to tho front, and led Red Sol to the last fence, where Kovno fell and gave Dawson a nasty spill. In tho run homo Paul Pry carno again and beat Charlatan by three lengths. Sherlock was a length and a-half away. Time, Smin 14 l-sscc. Totalisator investments, £5,507.

All started in the Hoathcoto Handicap (7f), and there was not much to chooso in (.ho betting between Wassail (Elysian— Merry Date, ridden by R. J. Mackie), Yoma, and Broadwood. The others were Happy Warrior, Tussore, Rose of Athens, Guncaso, The Polymnian, Dame Strait,lace, and Proipority. Broadwood and Yoma were tho smartest out, but before going a furlong Wassail had taken charge, and, leading Yoma all the way, won easily by a length and a-half from Yoma. Happy Warrior, who was badly placed throughout, was four lengths away third, just beating Rose of Athens. Tussore was next. Time, Imin 28scc. Totalisator investments, £8,&43i.

Bonibrook was made a bettor favorite than Demand and Adjutor in the Styx Hurdles Handicap (about 1m sf), for which all started. The others were Fort Regal, Aquola, Royal Fame, Silent King, Birkenf'lla, Radiac (Absurd —Cintra, ridden by H. E, Rider), Camel Amble, and Clicquot. Bonibrook led over the first hurdle from Aquola, Radiac, and Adjutor. After jumping the hurdle near Cutts’s Aquola went out and led Demand, Fort Regal, and Bonibi'ook to the far turn, where Bonibrook, who had been jumping badly, dropped back and Radiao closed up. At the second last fenco Aquola was still in charge from Demand and Radiac, and at the last hurdle the former were close together, with Radiac a couple of leaigths away. In a great finish Radiac just got up to beat Demand by a neck. Aquola was a short length away third, the next to finish being Adjutor, Camel Amble, and Bonibrook. Time, 3rain 0 l-ssec. Totalisator investments, £7,336^ A good field of eleven weighed out in the Sydenham Hurdles (2m), and Kukumai was made a better favorite than Santiago, with Boomorday and Vagabond (Martian— Gypsy Girl, rkfficn by H. Burt) almost as well supported. The others were Lo Forte, Omahu, Tinokaha, Manage, Captain Sarto, Penury Rose, and Gamecock. Tinokaha drew out smartly, and headed Boomorday and Omahu over tlic first hurdles. The order was the same avium passing the stand, when Kukumai came up, with Santiago next. At the turn Omahu look second place, but at the mile post the order was: Tinokaha, Kukumai, Le Fort, Santiago, .and Omaha. Racing round the far turn, Tinokaha was just clear of Kukurnai, with Santiago and Le Fort two lengths away, and Vagabond closing up smartly. Vagabond joined Santiago just behind the leading pair as they raced into the straight.. There was not much between the first division at the last hurdle, but Vagabond drew out on the flat, and won by a length and a-half. Nukumai beat Omahu by a short length for second place, with Santiago close up fourth; Le Fort and Tinokaha. next. Time, 3min 45 4-sscc. Totalisator investments, £8,928.

| Zeus was the only withdrawal from the Lincoln Steeplechase (about 3m), and Slurdee was sent out a better favorite than : Oakleigh and Passin’ Through (almost , equally backed), with Master Peter also well backed. The others wore San Forte, Tigerland, Mettle Drift, First Line, Gal- ; way, and Polthoguo. Galway and San t Forte at once went out in front, and led j Sturdee over Cutta’s. This was tho order ; of the loading division to the sod wall ! after tho kennels double, where Galway j fell, and Oakleigh (wh) was ridden by A, I M'Douald, as J. Roach had been hurt when | Royal Flame fell) jumped into him, and both interfered with Mlttle Drift. Passing the stand, Sturdee, wlto had jjunpod him-

self to the front, was leading San Forte, Master Peter, Tigerland, and Passin Through. Going along the back San Forte went with Stnrdee in front to tho kennels double, where tho latter cried enough; and Master Peter, Passin’ Through, and Tigerland went up to San Forte. Tigerland hit tho second last fence hard, and Master Peter fell. Passin’ Through led over the last fence from San Forte, First Line, and Tigerland, and stayed on to win by a bare, length from San Forte, with First Line a head away, Tigerland and Stnrdee next. Time, Smin 57 2-sscc., Totalisator investments, £7,9815Tussore, Knocklyn, and Glument were withdrawn from the Itedclife Handicap (7f), and Rivalry (Antagonist—. Equipment, ridden by F. E, Jones) was sent out a better favorite than Mountain Signal, with Bonalio and Prompter almost as heavily backed. The others were Heraldry, Miss Minerva, King Sol, and Kuknme. Miss Minerva and Heraldry were tho first out ; then Prompter and Miss Minerva carried on the running. Turning for home, where Rivalry joinedthem, the latter led into the straight, and just stayed on long enough to beat Mountain Signal, who finished fast from the distance post, by a nose, King Sol three lengths away third, Miss Minerva and Heraldry next. Time, Imin 30sec. Totalisator investments, £8,636i. All started in the Sclwyn Handicap (of), and Wassail (with 71b penalty), carrying 11.2, was sent out favorite, carrying more money than Red Wink and Moorland. The others were Will Oakland (who had Gray in the saddle), Mountain Lion, Bam Owl, Kuhio, Ihapotoa, Kcnmore, Giantkiller, Paddy’s Hope, Avispado, and Pexnia. Bam Owl, Kuhio, and Wassail were tho first to begin, with Moorland next; but when the course proper was reached Barn Owl and the favorite were in front from Kuhio and Moorland. At the distance post Barn Owl was well clear from Wassail, hut once Mackie asked him for an effort ho drew level at the stand, and went on to win by a length and a-half from Barn Owl, with Kuhio two lengths away third, followed by Moorland, Mountain Lion, Paddy’s Hope, and Giantkiller. Time, Imin 14 l-sseo. Totalisator investments, £13,4541t. The totalisator handled £64,7221, against £58,7011 for last year. EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB, This meeting, at. Wanganui, was held in wet weather.'" The totalisator handled £8,631, as against £11,229 last year, when the meeting was held at Hawera. Results Hunters’ Hurdles Handicap. Uni. — Diamond Nap (0.13) 1, Supporter (9.7) 2, Chesforto (9.9)3. Others: Good Mark 11.2, Gay Bobbie 10.5, Labor Morn 10.0, Piropiro 9.13, Rajput 9.9, Uncle Dave 9.7, Shooting Star 9.7. Length. Time, 2min f)9sco. Maiden Handicap. sf.—Peut litre (9.9) I, Merry All (9.0) 2, Tatrina (9.3) 3. Others; Tvyla 9.6, Cherrybank 9.0, Ruby Red 9.0, Marquette 9.0, Lady Hamua, 9.0, Gold Peak 9.0. Length and half. Time, Imin 6sec. Hack Hurdles Handicap, l^m. —Alaric (10.7) 1, Empyrean (9.0) 2, Price (10.0) 3. Others: Velociform 9.12, Edenholmo 9.2, First Beat 9.0, Pourihoiho 9.0, Maniatero 9.0, Gaiety Girl 9.0. Length. Time, 2min 57sec. Waverley Hack Handicap, Im.—Olga (9.3) 1, Carnbee (9.10) 2, Merry Ann (9.0) o. Others: Sunny Vale 10.8, Good Mark 9.11, Koanau 9.0. Length. Time, Imin 63 2-ssec. Hunt Cup Steeplechase. 2tin. —Oak Rose (11.5) 1, Aotearoa (9.7) 2, Ah Fu (9.7) 3. Others: Oncpoto 10.5, Haorenga 9.7, Labor Mom 9.13, Rosemount 9.7, Oraigowan Bell 9.7, San Guard 9.7, Gilgai 9.7. Hoad; ten lengths. Time, 6min 27sec. Flying Handicap. 6f.—Big Push (9.0) 1, Blaokbruiser (9.8) 2, Civility (10.11) 3. Others: Ecuador 10.6, Snatcher 9.6, Empyrean 9.0. Three lengths. Time, Imin 8 3-ssec. Ladies’ Bracelet. l ; (m.— Gay Bobbie (11.5) 1, Kaika (10.7) 2, Supporter (10.7) 3. Others: Monument 10.7, Opakn 10.7, San Guard 10.7. Two lengths. Time, 2min 25sec. Moumaliald Hack Handicap. 6f.—Carnbee (10.0) 1, Haligan (9.2) 2, Dangle (9,13) 3. Others: Siaosi 9.13, Glengariff 9.6 A head. Time, Imin 22sec. NOETH TARANAKI WEIGHTS. Lepperton Hunters’ Hurdles. lim. — Rua Tara 11.2, Mahia 10.9, Gay Bobbie 10.5, Piro Piro 9.7, Chesfort 9.6, Maira 9.3, Ahia 9.0, Dramatist 9.0, Barnley 9.0, Uncle Dave 9.0, Roaming 9.0. Oniata Hack Hurdles. Tim.—Tupi 10.12, Price 10.3, Big Push 10.2, Miss Mickey 9.13, Loved One 9.3, Edenholm 9.0, Lord Forrabv 9.0. Stratford Handicap. 6f. —Income 11.6, Halgina 10.13, Gnillard 10.6, Irapuka 10.4, Ecuador 10.2, Reremoana 9.13, Lady Bentinck 9.11, Stork 9.9, Big Push 9.7, Tckawa 9.6, Snatcher 9.2, Awake, Thunderclap, Hori 9.0. North Taranaki Hunt Cup. 2)m.—Oak Rose 12.6, Mahia 11.12, Tcofa. 11.7, Onipoto 10.13, Aotearoa 10.12, Kaforte 10.5, Maira 10,3, Ah Fu 10.1, San Guard, Darnley, Uncle Dave, Roaming, Rosemount, Craigowen 10.0. Waihi Handicap. 7f,—Sunny Vale 10.8, Carnbee 10.5, Solfrange 9.12, The Banker 9.10, Interest 9.8, Savory 9.8, Loved One 9.5, Sunshot 9.3, Maeatoa, Edenholm, Lord Formby, Taitaiata, Mountain Bello 9.0, Hunters’ Flat Handicap, l^m. —Huatara 11.8, Gay Bobbie 11.8, Maunu 11.5, Haligan 11.0, Piro Piro 10.12, Chcsforte 10.5, Tetoa 10.3, Lady Comet 10.2, Ahi, Dramatist, Ceres, San Guard, Craigowen, Merry Times 10.0. Urenui Hack Handicap. 6f.—Tckawa 11. Sunny Vale 10.9, Carnbee 10.6, Solfrangc 9.13, Roburite 9.11, The Banker 9.10, Interest 0.7, Waiotama 9.7, Fancy Lass, All Wind, Wee Sandy, Erin’s King, Mocatoa., Captain Gazcley, Empire’s Gamp, Mountain Belle, Mountain Ore, Heron 9.0. RACING IN AUSTRALA. ADELAIDE, August 17. Tho Grand National Hurdles resulted; Rahda 1, Lord Saxon 2, Silver Heart 3. Won by a neck. BOXING. YOUNG BEATS TOSH. SYDNEY, August 17. At tho Stadium Harry Young for tho second time, beat George Tosh in three rounds, when the police stopped tho contest. The loser was severely punished. SPARGO BEATS WILSHER. MELBOURNE, August 17. Bert Spargo outpointed Curly Wilsher, tho Canadian champion feather-weight, in twenty rounds. The loser fought gamely against his superior opponent. BILLIARDS. FALKIXKR BEATS LJXDRUM. SYDNEY, August 17. In a match of 16.000 up Claude Falkiner (England) heat Walter Lindrum (Australia) by 426 points. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The fourth five-men championship was fired cm central range. Results; Speights.—Weatherston and Dippie 49, Whitty 48, A. Edwards 47, P. Davis 44; total, 237. Railway; R. M'DongaU 49, K. Smith 48, R. A. MTlougall 47, Moss 47, Garbuft 45; total, 236. North End.—Ogg 49, Johnston and Bruce 46, Gillick 45, Benfcll 44'; total, 230. Roslvn: Mills 49, Crimp 48, Silvius and Russell 46, Graves 41; total, 230. Position of Teams:—North End 7j, Railway 6, Speights 5, Roslvn 3J), City 2. GOLF. ST CLAIR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. —Semi-final.— In tho semi-final of tho St. Clair Golf Club Championship, played to-day, 0. B. Wight beat F. M. Dodds, 6 up and 5 to play; D. M. Irvine beat W. Clayton, 1 up on the last green. Junior Cup.—H. Cooper heat J. E. Reed; T. Gillespie boat JL Chapman. The finals will be played next week*.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB WEIGHTS. Tho handicaps for tho Otago Hunt Club’s Meeting bavo been declared as follows by Mr J. E. Henrys:— HUNTERS’ HURDLES, 125sovs.

The following handicaps have been declared by Air H. Brinkman for the WINGATUI TROTTING HANDICAP (saddle), 125sovs. ll,rn. Wallace Mac ... scr Y.h. Polyanthus ... scr Bon Lou ... 24 Ngaio ... scr Black Raven 24 Wallace Dillon scr Forbury ... 60 Reta Louie ... scr Gala Pointer 60 Lady Linton ... scr Great Count ... 84 Mirella ... scr Kanuknot ... 84 Homer Y.b. Menembor ... 120 Kentucky Direct 12 Mother Machree 144 Cliffeton Chimes 24 Coldwater ... 192 DUNEDIN GUN CLUB. A good muster of members of the above club mot at Green Island on Saturday afternoon, and held an eighteen-clay-bird handicap trophy match. During tho first half the trap persisted in releasing the clays in one direction, width happened to be against a strong glare from the sun, and this meant that the birds wore almost instantly lost to view. A correction was effected, and some good shooting was then witnessed. Mr W, Smcllio (10yds) shot in his best style, and won the match with 17 breaks. Messrs R. Morrison and A. A. Fairbaim, off 10yds, tied for second place, with 15 breaks. In tho shoot-off Mr (Morrison secured second trophy. A mock clay bird quail drive then followed, and was won by Mr P. E. Wood, with, Mr R. M’Donald second. Mr E. P. Graham was heartily congratulated on his recent success in winning tho aggregate medal at tho New Zealand Gun Club’s annual championship matches, held at Christchurch. LAWN TENNIS. BROOKES BEATEN. NEW YORK, August 16. At Newport William Johnston defeated Norman Brookes in the semi-finals of the Casino tennis tournament, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. In an exhibition game Brookes and Schlesinger defeated Tildon and Wiener. 6-4, 64, 5-7, 6-2.—Router, MISS WILLS RETAINS TITLE. NEW YORK, August 16. At New York Miss Helen Wills successfully defended her title of United States women’s champion, defeating Airs Mallory, 6-1, 6-3.—Router. STANFORD ’VARSITY TEAM. SYDNEY, August 17. Tho Stanford University lawn tennis team defeated the Combined Universities by 9 rubbers to 3. TAILTEANN GAMES. ANOTHER WIN FOR MISS SHAND. LONDON, August 17. Tho final of the 800 metres resulted: Charlton 1, Radmilovic 2, Christie 3. Won by 10yds. Time, llmin 55sec. Henry won the 100 metres in 64sec. Miss Shand won the ladies’ 200 rad res easily. [She also won tho 400 metre?.]

In tho final of the international lawn tennis singles championship Willard beat ,Bayky. 6-4, 6-4. In the doubles Spence and Richardson boat Condon and Raymond, 6-2. 6-3.—A. and X.Z. Cable. The final ■international placing* arc as follows: America ... ... 6’4 points Ireland 43-j points Australia 16 points; England 6 points South Africa- ... ... 6 ponds Canada 5 points New Zealand 2 points Scotland 1 point

*t. Ih. et. Jb. Adjufor 11 1; Orange 10 Frenchman 11 9 Bitters 3 Ostorman ... 10 9 Cairnmuir ... 9 9 Kilkce 10 9 Nautiboy ... 9 2 Raconteur 10 8 Golden Gift 9 0 Muzzle . ... 10 4 Ukulelo ... 9 0 KENNELS HANDICAP. 125sovs. 6f. Queen Balboa 10 2 Taboo 9 3 Tiono 9 13 Roman Archer 9 3 Buoyant 9 9 Winkle 9 0 March 02 ... 9 7 Michigan ... 9 0 Gorgeous ... 9 5 Full Choke 9 0 Sunny Mao 9 3 All Stylo — 9 0 Jack Kilrain 9 3 Ellenor Bachelor Gay 9 3 Vaughan 9 0 OTAGO HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE. 150sovs. 2£m. Isla Bank 12 3 Taiuui 10 11 Cassells 11 12 Tap Root ... 10 2 Red Sol ... 10 11 Taralga 10 0 Sherlock 10 11 JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, ISOsovs. 7f. Roseday „ 11 9 San Salvador 9 1 Kerb 10 2 W-apping 9 0 Avispado _ . 9 13 Fort Regal 9 0 Vasilkov „ 9 12 Mettle Drift 9 0 AH British 9 11 Queen Balboa 9 0 King Sol ... 9 2 VAUXHALL HANDICAP, IOOsots 7f. King Sol ... 10 5 Wensleydalo 9 5 Heather Lad 10 4 Bonskirl 9 5 Royal Wink 10 3 Sunny Mac 9 0 Prompter .„ 9 13 Full Choke 9 0 Tiono 9 9 HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, 125sovs. llrn. Ostorman 11 11 Cairnmuir ... 9 13 Kilkee 11 11 Tap Root ... 9 13 Adjutor _ 11 10 Fabriano 9 13 Frenchman 11 8 Nautiboy 9 7 Muzzle 10 13 Beauty Light Bill Turpin 9 7 Raconteur 10 11 9 7 Orange Mataipuke 9 7 Bitters 10 11