SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19025, 21 August 1925, Page 9

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WELLINGTON FLEET RACES. FIRST DAY. There was a large attendance, inclnding tho Governor-General3 Lady Alice Forgusson, Admiral Cooutz, and many senior officers of the United States fleet. The racing was interesting and the fields good. The handicappor had brought tho horses well together, providing some exciting contests. The totalisator handled £32,860. Concluding results : Seattle Handicap, 400sovs. lim. — 3 Tanadecs (10.4, R. S. Bagby) 1, 5 General Carrington (9.0) 2, 1 Kilfano (10.10) 3. Others: 7 Kilfairo 10.4, 2 Passionate 10.4, 4 Lady Ben 9.0, 6 Zero Hour 9.0, 6 Stream 9.0. Threequarters of length. Tme, 2min 22Isec. -Nevada Handicap, SOOsovs. 6f.—l Lady Fingers (10.0, F. Waddell) 1, 5 Nancy Leo (9.4) 2, 10 Orchid (9.8) 3. Others; 14 Tresham 10.10, 3 Lucius 10.7, 11 Quiescent 10.3, 2 Archccn 10.2, 13 Merry Day 9.11, 4 Rose of Athens 9.10, 4 Alabama 9.9, 16 Printemps 9.6, 9 Degago 9.5, 6 Potoanui 9.0, 7 Some Red 9.0, 8 Tinobari 9.0, 15 Waetca 9.0. Length. Time, Imin 20sec. Texas Handicap, 250sovs. 51.—8 Highllown (10.6, W. Rennie) 1, 3 Ring Potoa (10.10) 2, 1 Forgery (9.3) 3. Others: 17 Star Ranger 10.5, 5 Manuki 10.4, 7 Star Shell 10.3, 2 King’s Folly 10.0, 4 Gardenia 9.11, 16 Purse Proud 9.8, 11 Kilmere 9.8, 6 Indian Sage 9.7, 6 Minonts 9.5, 10 Captain Wai 9.6, 14 Laughie 9.6, 9 Ardfinnan 9.2, 18 King Brouey 9.2, 15 Modern 9.2, 12 Buchela]ihus 9.0, 13 Mountain Jean 9.0, 22 Twink 9.0, 21 Peggy Ford 9.0, 20 Star Chamber 9.0, 19 Sasham 9.0 ? 19 Pallotte 9.0. A nose. Time, Imm 7sec. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. A mooting of tho committee of tho Oamaru Trotting Club was held last night, Mr M. J. Hannan presiding over a large attendance. Arrangements tor the October meeting wore considered, several new suggestions being adopted. Lengthy discussions took place in reference to improving the club’s grounds, and the matter was finally loft in the hands of a select committee to deal with. The following officials were appointed for the forthcoming meeting:—Handicapper, Mr H. Brinkman; s+arter, Mr J. H. Tompkins; judge, Mr C. E. Hnssall; clerk of tho course, Mr W. B Freeman,

OTAGO HUNT CLUB WEIGHTS. Tho following weights have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys, handicapper, for the Otago Hunt Chili’s races, to he held at \Vingatui on Saturday, September s: SEA VIEW HURDLE HANDICAP, 125sovs. IJm,

Acceptances close on Friday, August 28, at 8 p.m. LAWN TENNIS. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association—By Telesraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, August 19. At Forest Hills the championship competitors have been narrowed down to three British and five American women. Two outstanding games wore played to-day. Miss Joan Fry, the nineteen-year-old English player, defeated Miss Mary Browne (second in the American ranking), 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Miss Browne was almost within sight of victory when her strength deserted her. It was a test of stamina in the later stages, and Miss Fry had far more in reserve. Miss M'Kane had a sensationally decisive victory over Mrs Jessup (the Amercan indoor champion and fifth in the ranking list). Miss M’Kane, playing with almost flawless control, placed her shots with the fineness and accuracy of a sharpshooter, and outplayed Mrs Jessup all the way. She won twelve games in a row, and completed her triumph in less than twenty-five minutes. She displayed great fleetness of foot, and made many sparkling recoveries, which have so far been unequalled in the tournament. A comparison of the points shows that Miss M'Kane scored 50 to her opponent’s 16. Mrs Jessup was not playing poorly, but she was helpless before Miss M'Kane’s brilliancy.

Miss M'Kano will play Miss Ryan tomorrow, and Miss Wills (the title bolder), who defeated Mrs Bundy (the 1905 champion), will oppose Miss Fry. Mrs Lambert Chambers, whom Mrs Bundy defeated for the world’s title at Wimbledon in 1906, will meet Miss Goss, and Mrs Mallory will play Miss Anderson.—A. and N.Z. Cable. - DAVIS cur. NEW YORK, August 19. According to a telegram from Brookline, Anderson and Eatterson are showing improved form, and should defeat the Japanese. Harada is_ the latter’s best player. The weather is cooler, and the courts in splendid order. ANDERSON BAY CLUB. The twenty-first annual meeting of the Anderson Bay Lawn Tennis Club was held in the pavilion on Tuesday. The annual report and balance-sheet, which disclosed a satisfactory slate ot affairs, were read and adopted. Several new members were nominated. It was decided to hold the opening day on September 12. The following office-bearers for the ensuing year were elected;,—President, Mr F. j. Campbell; vice-presidents— Messrs G. W. Gibson, J. J. Read, A. Lee Smith. T. Somerville, A. Harris, Professor Park (re-elected), Mrs S. L. Ross, Messrs J. T. Wilson, R. Nichol, J Somerville, J. Wheeler, and R. Hay; secretary, Mr A. E. M Adam; treasurer, Mr L. J. Mow; committee— Misses M. Buss, Hill, and E. Read, Messrs L. Bennett, S. Ross, and E. Pearce; delegates to 0.L.T.A., Messrs A. E. M'Adam and L. J. Mew; club captain, Mr J. M'Laughlan; bon. auditor, Mr W. W. King. SOCCER. BROWN SHIELD. The Wellington Football Association last night received a challenge from Auckland for the Brown Shield this season if possible. Wellington is .inable to comply, as it will play South Auckland on August 29. Canterbury wrote that it would be on the doorstep bright and early next year. DISQUALIFIED FOR LIFE.

A player named Logic, of tlio Scottish Wanderers, mas suspended for life by the Wellington Association and warned off the Association grounds for five years for assaulting the referee at the conclusion of the championship match last Saturday, Y.M.C.A. y. Scottish Wanderers. He knocked off the referee’s hat while leaving the field, and when near the dressing room door knocked him out with a blow on the mouth. SCHOOLS’ TOURNEY. The Dominion Primary Schools’ Association football tourney was concluded at Wellington yesterday, when Canterbury beat Otago by 1 goal to 0. Waikato beat Auckland by 1 goal to 0. Waikato thus won the tourney. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP. [Special to the ‘Stak.’] CHRISTCHURCH, August 20, The following are the nominations ior the New Zealand Trotting Gup, to bo run at the Metropolitan Club's Spring Meeting:—Acron, Great Bingen. Slunk (Australia), Delavan, Quest, Snowslioe, Onyx, Logan Chief, Pedro Pronto, Realm, First Carbine, Dolly Dillon, Locauda Mac, Ahurin, Great Hope, Away, Vilo, Paul Default. STRENUOUS FOOTBALL. THE AMERICAN GAME. The American football teams met in combat at Wellington, when the Nevada defeated the Trenton by 2 touchdowns and a goal. Stanton and Wilde scored, and Imheo kicked the goal. To say American football is strenuous is putting it mildly (says a Press Association telegram). In the scurry of a general melee the twenty-two men resemble a tangled mass of humanity. What appeal’s to be a desperate struggle suddenly ceases and the players extricate themselves for another fast and furious dash. Only the strongest men with the courage of lions and a framework of steel could take their places on the gridiron. Even then they must be armored, as were the knights of old. To-day there appeared to be_ ns many 'substitutes as players. "When they wore not playing they were taking their part as hooters. After witnessing the game one ceases to wonder at American boys’ remarks that Rugby was so strenuous as to be no game for cissy boys or g. is. Today’s struggle was described as child’s play compared to the deadly combat witnessed when the Army and Navy teams meet. Then they have stretcherbearers right on the lino. After yesterday’s exhibition it may be said that the game develops obstruction ,so that it becomes a science. They arc not allowed to use their bauds, so they use the whole body, and either barge opponent or fall in front of him. Yesterday’s casualties were small, so the game was described as slow. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. Railway and City mot on Central Bunge in the eighth round of the competition, witli tbo following result;— Railway.—Smith, Warrington, and Gillespie 48, M'Auslin. Parsons, Walsh, and M'Dougall 46, Atkins 40. Dunn 43, M‘Ear lain 41; total, 457. City.—Finder 49, Johnson 48, Burton 46, Anderson, Parker, M'Leau, Blagdon, Miller, and Lewis 45, Tourall 4.3 j total, 456.

st. lb. st. lb. Cartoon ... 11 9 Olympia 9 4 Acljutor ... 11 7 Barr icon ... 9 2 Bachelor High Mark 9 0 Gay 11 5 Galaxy 9 0 Muzzle ... 10 9 Golden Sarto 9 0 Vasilkov ... 9 13 Miss Garauce 9 0 Calibration 9 12 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. HOsovs. 6f. John BradJolly Glad... 7 0 bury ... 9 0 Gay RaiArpent ... 8 5 ment 7 0 Hungry Hill 8 2 Flique 7 0 Solway ... 8 2 Lutliy 7 0 Royal Wink 7 13 Gay Flower 7 0 Overhaul ... 7 13 Miss Winkle 7 0 Taboo ... 7 11 Receipt 7 0 Quickform 7 7 Margaret Bonnie Olive 7 5 Birney 7 0 Pink Note 7 5 Golden Hue 7 0 Tholomon ... 7 5 OTAGO HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, 150sovs. About 2J-m. Undo Bob... 11 13 Sporting Cartoon ... 11 12 Girl 10 1 Wanning ... 10 13 Happy Mac 10 0 Prize Rose... 10 11 Do Cruse ... 10 0 July Spark 10 4 JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, ISOsovs. 71’ Mountain Monoxide ... 7 9 Lion 9 1 Ecuador 7 9 Happy Days 8 11 Bonona 7 9 Apple Hurdy Digbfon 8 9 Gurdy 7 7 Heather Lad 8 1 Kilbarry ... 7 7 Overdrawn 8 1 Bright Mark 7 7 Circulation 8 1 Quickform 7 7 HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANOICAP, 125sovs. About 2m. Calibration 11 9 Happy Mao 10 7 Wapping ... 11 7 High Mark 5 Dick Travis 10 3 Prize Rose 11 10 3 Sporting Do Cruse ... 10 0 Girl 10 9 VAUXHALL HANDICAP, lloscn 7 f s. John BradTaboo 7 12 bury ... 9 0 Relic 7 7 incur,sio ... 8 8 AViso CounHungry Hill 8 3 cillor ' ... 7 5 Solway ... 8 3 Tholomon ... 7 5 Roman Gay Flower 7 0 Arch or 7 13 HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, 12osovs. 11m. San SalvaCalibration 10 13 dor 12 9 Barricon ... 10 11 Cartoon ... 11 12 Unde Bob... 10 8 Muzzle ... U 9 Sporting Girl 9 13 Wapping ... 11 8 bliss Garance 9 7 Bachelor Galaxy 9 7 Gay 11 8 Golden Sarto 9 7 The following handicaps have H. Brinkman been declared by Mr W1NGATUI TROTTING HANDICAP, 120sovs (saddle). IJm. Stockade T.b. Junior ... scr Princess Hazel 24 Dillon Blake... scr Hereweka 24 Wallace Mac... scr Black Raven 24 Logan Park ... Red Chequer... scr Leith Chimes... 24 scr Baltin Lad 24 Wreckage _ ... scr Fireman ... 72 Miss Actonia ... scr Mirella ... 84 Mammon scr Fnrbury ... 96 Rhea Junior ... scr Gala Pointer 96 Chiming King scr Malice ... 96 Wild Flight ... scr Spring Note . .. 120 Berma Pointer scr Colchvater .. 192