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Evening Star, Issue 19275, 14 June 1926, Page 2

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D.J.C. ENTRIES FOR CLASSIC RACES. The following entries have been received for the Dunedin Jockey Club's classic races for 1926-27: — SPRING MEETING. M'Lean Stakes, 750sovs; second horse to receive, 160sova, and the third 75sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts and geldings, 8.6; fillies, 8.0. By subscription of, lOsovs each, unless forfeit of Isov is declared and paid on a date to be named shortly before the race. All horses remaining in after that date are acceptors, and must pay the subscription of lOsovs. 6f.—L. C. Hazlett’s ch g Traction, by Tractor— Droski; L. C. Hazlett’s b g, by Tractor —Bon Maid; Geo. Gould’s b c Jericho, by Archery—Judith: John A. Ainge’s b f El Nidd, by Kilbroney—Filigree; J. M'Combe’s blk c Court Jester, by Comedy King—Xuningada; J. M'Combe’s blk or gr g Despot, by Governor-General Venusia; J. M'Combe’s b f Resplendent, by Rossendale—Scintilla; ]•’. R. Campbell’s efi c Vinegrove, by Tractor—Watercourse; F. A. and V. N. Price’s br g Arrowy, by Archery—Miss Signal; G. Gerard’s br .g Don Jose, by Archery—Michaela; G. Gerard’s hr g Fair Exchange, by Paper Money—Fair Fight; G. Gerard’s br g Silver Coot, by Paper Money— Fulcia; G. Gerard’s br_f Money Mart, by Paper Money—Martin; F. Trail and W. M'Kay’s b f Some Rose, by Some Bov—Rose do Val; W. T. Hazlett’s b f, by Paper Money—Simper; N. Rutherford’s b f, by Paper Money—Bonny Helen: R, Longloy’s b c, by Tbnrnham —High Heels; W. H. Broad’s b g, by Kilbroney—Zia; Sir James Carroll’s b c, by Cynic—Tatau Tatau; Sir James Carroll’s b f, by Cynic—Te Urn; Dr M. G. Louissdn’s br g, by Kilbroney— Mazurka: R. M. Greenslado’s b g Rotor, by Tractor—Aphaea; R. M. Grenslade’s b g, by Archery—Killala; R. M. Greenslade’s ch f, by Tractor— Constant; E. T. Burns’s b f Sax Airini, by Saxby—Miss Airini j J. M. Samson’s br c, by Peter Money—Peirene; J. M. Samson's b c, by Paper Money—Martifors; W. Quirk’s br g, by Kilbroney— Pot Pound; R. Acton-Adams’s hr f Honey, by Kilbroney—Halina; T. E. Wilkins’s dk br g, by Tractor—Jada; G. D. Greenwood’s blk o Philippic, by Demosthenes—Ednaver; G. D. Greenwood’s b c Wayward, by Sutala—Egotism; 6. D. Greenwood’s b c Rameses, by Sutala—Roden; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f French Leave, by Autumnus—Flitaway; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Sudden Storm, by Autumnus—Heller Skelter; Sir G. Clifford’s b c Broadmoor, by Panmuro—Heatherbrae; Sir G. Clifford’s b f Scrambler, by Panmure— Scrimmage; J. J. Corry’s b f, by Paladin—Zany; W. Payne’s b c, by Solforino—Angelo: H. Ive's b c Mannnui, by Songbird—Goldfire; B. S. Irwin’s b f Kilaine, by Kilbroney—Elaine; R. B. Stiven’s dk br f Attractive Lady, by Tractor—Lady Sentinel; C. G. Dalgety’s blk g Starflight, by Archery— Stardancer; G. J. Barton’s b c Ark Royal, by Kilbroney—Lady Violet; G. J. Barton’s b f Cana*!, by Kilbroney— Panama: A. B. Armour’s ch f. by Tractor —-Thistledown; A. B. Armour’s horhrg, by Balboa—Queen Ruth; A. Murdoch’s ch c, by Boniform—Blackmail; 0. R. Wise’s b f Tripaway, by -Archery—Killiney; T. H. Lowry’s b c Brampton, by Lord Quex— Symbolism; T. H. Lowry’s b g Great Charter, by King John—En Parole; T. H. Lowry's gr f Silver Grey, by Grey Monk—Chlonte; T. M'Avinue’s br g Record Mixture, by Heather Mixture—Lady Sykes; G. Murray-Ayns-lev's ch c Scoff, by Padalin—Disdainful; C. James’s b c Suvern. bv Sutala— St. Leaven; J. S. Barrett's blk g Satrap. by Paladin—Persian Lilac; W. H. Ballinger’s b c Sambur, by Royal Stag —Pupil. AUTUMN MEETING, 1927.

Champagne Stakes, ToOsovs; second horse to receive loOsovs, and the third 75sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts and geldings, 8.10; fillies, 8.7. Winners of any race or races since August 1, 1926, of the collective value of lOOsovs to carry 51b, of 200sovs 71b. of ,lOOsovs 101 b, ol oOOsovs 121 b, of 600 uovs or over 141 b extra. By subscription of lOsovs each, unless forfeit of Isov is declared and paid on a date to bo named shortly before the race. All horses remaining in after that date are acceptors, and must pay the subscription of lOsovs. 61'.—L. C. Hazlett’s ch g Traction—by Tractor —Droski; L. C. Hazlett’s b g, by Tractor—Bon Maid; George Gould’s b c Jericho, by Archery—. Judith; E. G. M'Cullougb’s b g, by Paladin—Waterspray; John A. Ainge’s b f El Nido, by Kdbroney—■ Filigree; A. H. Fisher’s hr g, by Kilbroney—Temba; J. Grigg’s b g, by Gay Lad—Snapshot; J. Grigg’s br g, by Gay Lad —Trebelli; J. Grigg’s ch g, by Gay Lad—Sopra; J. M'Combo’s blk c Court Jester, by Comedy King—Kuningada; J. M'Combo’s blk or gr g Despot, by Governor-General—Venusia; J. M'Combo’s b f Resplendent, by Rossondale—Scintilla; P. R. Campbell’s eh c Vinegrovo, by Tractor—Watercourse; F. A. and V. N. Price’s hr g Arrowy, by Archery—Miss Signal; G. Gerard’s br g Don Jose, by Archery—Michaela; G. Gerard’s hr g Fair Exchange, by Paper Money—Fair Fight; G. Gerard’s br g Silver Coot, by Paper Money—• Fulcia; G. Gerard’s br f Money Mart, by Paper Money-—Martia; F. Trail and W. M'Kay’s b f Some Rose, by Some Bov IT.—Rose de Val; W. T. Hazlett’s b f, by Paper Money—Simper; N. Ruth- j crforci’s b f, by Paper Money—Bonny J Helen• R. Longley’s b c, by Thurnham i —High Heels; W. H. Broad’s b g, by j Kilbroney—Zia; Sir James Carroll’s b j c. by Cynic—Tatau Tatau; Sir James , Carroll’s b f, by Cynic—Te Urn; Dr M. G. Louisson’s br g, by Kilbroney— Mazurka; H, G. M'lntosh’s b g Glengassy, by Gasbag—Glenropo; R. M. Grenslndo’s b g Rotor, by Tractor— I Apbaea; R. M. Greenslado’s b g, by! Archery—Killala; R. M. Greenslade’s ch ■ f, by Tractor—Constant: E. T. Burns’s i h f Sax Airini, by Saxby—Miss Airini; ] J. F. Buchanan’s b c, by Martian— Polymnia; J. M. Samson’s hr o, by Paper Money—Peirene; J. M. Samson’s b c, by Paper Money—Martifors; W. Quirk’s br g, by Kilbroney—Pot P.ourri; R. Acton-Arlams’s br f Honey, by Kilbroney—Halina; T. E. Wilkins’s dk br g, bv Tractor—Jnda; G. D. Greenwood’s "blk c Philippic, by Demosthenes—Ednaver; 6. D. Greenwood’s b o Wayward, by Sutala—Egotism; 0. D. Greenwood’s b o Rameses, by Sutala—Roden; G. D. Greenwood’s b c Agrion, by Iffmond—Waterwings; G. D. Greenwood’s b f Eulalie, by Absurd —Eulogy; G. D. Greenwood’s all blk f Sleepless, by Sutala—Yawn; G. D. Greenwood’s ch f Shalimar, by Sutala —Admix; Sir G. Clifford’s ch r French Leave, by Autumnus—FHtoway; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Sudden Storm, by Autumnus—Heitor Skelter; Sir G. Clifford’s b c Broadmoor, by Pannmre— Heatherbrae: Sir G. Clifford’s b f Scrambler, by Panmure—Scrimmage; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Skyquest, by Autumnus—Telescope; Sir G. Clifford’s ch c Tearaway, by Panmure—Bramblotyo; J. J. Cony’s b f, by Paladin—Zany; W. Payne’s b c, by Solforino—Angele; J. S. 'M'Leod’s br g Ganymede, by Lord Qnex —Tressida; J. S. M'Leod’s ch g Torquil, by Lord Quox—Queen Lizzie; J. S. M'Jjeod’s b g Tnlliskor, by Lord Qnex—Fair Rosamond; J. S. M'Leod’s b g Rory Mor, by Lord Quex —Rosamond’s Daughter; B. S. Irwin’s b f Kilaino, by Kdbroney—Elaine; R. B. Stiven’s dk br f Attractive Lady, by Tractoi—Lady Sentinel; G. H. Grigg’s b f, by Martian—Love-a-duck; C. G. Dalgety’s blk g Starflight, by Archery—Stardancer; C. G. Dalgety’s

br g Amor, by Archery—Warlove; G. J. Barton’s b c Ark Royal, by Ivilbroney—Lady Violet; G. J. Barton’s b f Canal, by Kilbroney—Panama; A. Mudorch’s ch c, by Boniform—Black-, mail; 0. R. Wise’s b f Tripaway, by Archery—Killiney; T. H. Lowry’s b c Brampton, by Lord Quex —Symbolism; T. H. Lowry’s b g Great Charter, by King John—En Parole; T. H. Lowry’s gr i' Silver Grey, by Grey Monk— Chloute; T. M'Avinue’s br c Record Mixture, by Heather Mixture—Lady Sykes; G. Murray Aynoley’s ch e Scoff, by Paladiu—Disdainful; F. S. Easton’s b g, by Boniform—Believe; C. James’s b c Suvern, by Sutala —St. Leaven; J. Ellis’s b f My Fancy, by Adjudge— Rosa Chamberlain (imp.): J. S. Barrett’s blk g Satarp, by Paladin—Persian Lilac; H. Ive’s b c Mananui, by Songbird—Goldfire; J. F. Reid’s bf, by Kilbroney—Elysium; W. H. Ballinger's b c Sam bur, by .Royal Stag— Pupil; W. H. Ballinger’s b c Fallow, by Royal Stag—Rose Pink. SPRING MEETING, 1927.

Dunedin Guineas, 750sovs; second horse to receive 150sovs, and the third 75eovs from the stakes. For throe-vear-olds, Colts and, geldings 8.10. fillies 8.5. The winner of the Avondale, Wanganui, or Hawke’s Bay Guineas to carry 73b extra, or of two such events iOlb extra. By: subscription of lOsovs each, unless forfeit, Isov, is declared and paid on a date to be named shortly before the race. All horses remaining in after that date are acceptors, and must pay the subscription of lOsovs. Im.—L. C. Hazlett’s ch g Traction, by Tractor—Droski; L. C. Hazlett’s b g, by Tractor—Bon Maid; Geo. Gould’s b c Jericho, by Archery— Judith; Geo. Gould's ch f Luminant, by Thurnhnm—Sunglow; E. 6. M'Cullough’s b g, by Paladin—Waterspray; H. A. Knight's b g, by Thurnham— Madrid; John A. Adige's b f El Nido, I by Kilbroney—Filigree; A. H. Fisher’s jch g, by Thurnham—Matata; A. H. I Fisher’s hr g, by Kilbroney—Temba; J. Grigg’s b g, by Gay Lad—Snapshot; J. Grigg’s br g, by Gay Lad—Trebelli; J. Grigg’s ch g. by Gav Lad—Sopra; J. Grigg’s b g, by Gay Lad—Ruthful; J. M'Combo’s blk c Court Jester, by Comedy King Kuningnda; ,j. M'Combe’r. blk or ~gr g Despot, by Governor - General Venusia: J. M'Combo’s br g Amorist, by Baverstock—Amicitia; F. A. and V. N. Price’s br g Arrowy, by Archery—Miss Signal; G. Gerard’s br g Don Jose, by Archery—Michaela; G. Gerard’s b g i Fair Exchange, by Paper Money—Fair Fight; G. Gerard’sbr g Silver Coot, by Paper Money—Fuiica; G. Gerard’s br f Money Mart, by Paper Money—Martin; F. Trail and W. M'Kay’s b f Some Rose, by Some Boy II. —Rose de Vnl; F. Trail and W. M'Kav’s ch 'c, bf Marco Bello—Red Gift; W. T. fiazlett’s b g, by Thurnham—Monlin Rouge; IV. T. Hnzlett’s b f. by Thurnham—Wild Coleon; W. T. Hazlett’s br g, by Paper Money—lllume; W. T. Hazlett’s b f, by Paper Money—Simper; N. Rutherford’s b f, by Paper Money—Bonny Helen; R. Longley’s b c. by Thurnham—High Heels; W. 11. Broad’s b g, by Kilbroney—Zia; Sir Jas. Carroll’s b c, by Cynic—Tatau Tatau; Sir Jas. Carroll’s b f, by Cynic —To tint; Dr M. G. Louisson’s hr g, by Kilbroney—Mazurka; H. 6. MTntosh’s b g Glongassy, by Gasbag— Glonropo; R. M. Grecnslade’s b g Rotor, by Tractor—Apluca; R. M. Greenslade’s b g, by Arc liery—Killala; R. M. ! Greens,lade's ch f, by Tractor—Constant; E. T. Burns’s b f Sax Airini, by Saxby—Miss Airini; J. F. Buchanan’s b c Mnrsham, by Martian—Polymnia; J. M. Samson’s hr c, by Paper Money —Pcirono; J. M. Samson’s b c, by Paper Money —Mnrtifors; W. Quirk's br g, by Kilbroney—Pot Pourri; R. Acton Adams’s br f Honey, by Kilbroney—Halina; T. E. Wilkins’s dk br g, by Tractor—Jada; J. Porter's b c, by Martian—Per Arma; J. Porter’s ch f, by Paladin—Flower of the West; J. Porter’s ch f, by Paladin—Madam Frisco; G. D. Greenwood’s blk c Philippic, by Demosthenes—Ednavor; G. D. Greenwood’s b c Wayward, by Sutala—Egotism; G. D. Greenwood’s b c Ramoses, by Sutala—Roden; G. D. Greenwood’s b c Agrion, by Limond— Waterwings; G. D. Greenwood’s b f Eulalie, by Absurd—Eulogy; G. D. Greenwood’s all blk f Sleepless, by Sutala. —Yawn; G. D. Greenwood’s ch f Shalimar, by Sutala—Adour; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f French Leave, by Antoninus—Flitaway; Sir G. Clifford's cli f Suddon Storm, by Autummis— Helter Skelter: Sir G. Clifford's b o I Broadmoor, by Panmure—Heatherbrae; Sir G. Clifford’s b f Scrambler, by Panmure—Scrimmage; Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Skyquest, by Autummis—Telescope; Sir G. Clifford’s ch c Tearaway, by Panmure—Brambletye; Sir G. Clifford’s br f Panmure, by Autummis— Sailor’s Hope; J. J. Corry’s b f, by Paladin—Zany; W. Payne’s b c, by Solforino—Angele; W. Gouscr’s b c, by j Songbird—Camaieu; W. Couser’s br c, j by Songbird—Black and Red mare; B. 1 S. Irwin’s b f Ivilaine, by Kilbroney— i Elaine; R. B. Stiven’s dk br f Attractive Lady, by Tractor—Lady Sentinel; G. H. Grigg’s b f, by Martian—Love-a-duck; 0. G. Dalgety’s blk g Starflight, by Archery—Stardancer; 0. 6. Dalgety's br g Tlmrvillo, by Thurnham— Nantville; C. G. Dalgety’s br g Amor, by Archery—Warlove; G. J. Barton’s b c Ark Royal, by Kilbroney—Lady Violet; G. J. Barton’s b f Canal, by Kilbroney—Panama; G. J. Barton’s blk f Shepherd’s Warning, by Paladin —Rainbow Gold; G. J. Barton’s b f Hobson’s Choice, by Tractor—Crossan’s Choice; P. R. Campbell’s ch c Vinegrove, by Tractor—Watercourse; A. B. Armour’s ch f, by Tractor—Thistledown ; A. B. Armour’s b or br g, by Balboa—Queen Ruth; A. B. Murdoch’s ch c, by Boniform—Blackmail; 0. R. Wise’s 1) f Tripaway, by Archer,'— Killinoy; T. H. Lowry’s b c Brampton, by Lord Quox—Symbolism; T. H. Lowry’s b g Great Charter, by King John—En ra.role; T. H. Lowry’s gr f Silver Grey, by Grey Monk—Cbioute; T. IPAvinuo’s br c Record Mixture, by Heather Mixture—Lndv Svkes; G. Murray Ay -nsley’s ch c Scoff, by Paladin—Disdainful; F. S. Easton’s b g, by Solferino—Reunalf’s Daughter; C. James’s, b c Severn, by Sutala—St. Leaven; J. Ellis's b f My Fancy, by Adjudge—Rosa Chamberlain (imp.)'; J. S. Barrett’s blk g Satrap, by Paladin—Persian Lilac; H. Ive’s o c Manama, by Songbird—Goldfire; J. F. Reid’s b f, by Kilbroney.—Elysium; W. H. Ballinger’s b c Fallow, Jby Royal Stag—Rose Pink. " 1

CJ.C. YOUNG HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBREDS. [Special to the ‘Stak.’] CHRISTCHURCH, June 14. The list of nominations for tho various classic events under the jurisdiction of the Canterbury Jockey Ciul provides clear indication that the do minion possesses a large range o young, high-class thoroughbreds, anr also that the future prosperity of the sport of horse racing will be assurer with the material that will be availabh to grace the turf during the comity season. The total for ..the sever classics under review is no fewer thar 964, which represents an .increase o: 247 over the entries made for the saim events at the corresponding period lasi season. The following comparison between the 1925 and 1926 figures inaki

ASHBURTON TROTS Concluding results; — Stewards’ Handicap. 2m. 12 Lady Fan 1. 1 Fairlight 2, 4 Engagement 3. Scratched: Tim Wood. Two lengths; , four lengths. 4min 51sec. Winter Handicap. 175sovs. Rm.-S I Event (86yds) 1, 4 Peter Bingen (48yds) ' 2 6 Nantwich (scr) 3. Scratched: Harold Burwood. Brutus. Two lengths; three lengths. 2min 49 3-ssec. Lauriston Handicap 150sovs. Irn.— 2 Why Worry (24yds) 1, 15 Macanda (scr) 2, 9 Mahon’s Day (12yds) 3. Scratched; Direct Wood, Sea Pearl. Two lengths; three lengths. 2mm 16 2-6 sec. The totalisator investments were £18,920. A.J.C. RACES. Pros* Association —By Tckyaph—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Press Association. SYDNEY, June 13. The weather wae fine and the going good for the races at Randwick. Results :—■ Australian Jockey Club Steeplechase. About 3m. —Pericles (9.3) 1, Payday (10.11) 2, Jupiter _ (11.1) 3. Four lengths. Time. 6min 28sec. Flying Handicap. 6f.—Tullulah 1, Kiosk 2, Golden Voice S. Sixteen Started. Length. Time, Imin 13seo. Winter Stakes. 1m sf.—Night Heron ], Valamita 2, Lucy Thrice 3. Thirteen started. Half-length. Time, 2min 48isec. Exeter Handicap. 1m. —Amoums 1, Kalloni 2, Midlothian 3. Twenty-three started. Amounis, after occupying a good position early in tho race, sliofc out at the distance, and beat Kalloni by two lengths. Time, Imin 40i&ec. BRISBANE CLUB’S RACES, Prc*» Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyrigii Australian and N.Z. Press Association. BRISBANE, Juno 13. The Albion Park Cup resulted;— Persse’s Double 1, Walfortis 2, Seredale 3. Fourteen started. Two lengths. Time, 2min 14Jsec. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. ROSE AND PORRITT. iprea* Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, June 12. Randolph Rose, starting from scratch in a special mile race, in which 80yds start w’as the limit handicap, at the Civil Service sports at Stamford Bridge, finished last. The track was heavy, and there was no medium start man to take him along. He covered a quarter of a mile in 60 4-6 sec, and ns alter that he saw' no Chance of catching the leaders he eased up. Six runners competed, and Driver, of the Woolwich Polytechnic, won with a 75yds start in 4min 17 4-ssec. Rose’s time was 4min 32 8-ssec. The Cambridge Amateur Athletic Association team beat Cambridge University by 52 points to 38. The 100yds race was won by A. E. Porritt (Association), with Rinkel (Cambridge) second, and Harrison (Cambridge) third. Won by half a yard in 30 l-sscc. Porritt finished with a lino burst of speed. Tho long jump was won by Honner, who covered 23ft Sin.—Reuter. BOXING. NEXT THURSDAY’S ATTRACTION. The Otago Boxing Association will stage a double professional contest at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday night. The preliminary bout of ten rounds will be between the local bantam champion, T. Griffiths, and E. Ross, fly-weight champion of Western Australia. The star attraction—between Les Murray mid D. Chambers—is scheduled for fifteen rounds. Boxing patrons can look forward to excellent bouts. Everyone knows the prowess of Les Murray, who is boxing as veil to-day as at any time of his career. Chambers has come to us ns a thunderbolt in the arena, and ho recently defeated Purdy in Auckland on points. Therefore it will be interesting to see Murray and Chambers in action, an honor winch local enthusiasts will appreciate in view of Murray’s prestige and contemplated trip abroad. The box plan for reserves will bo opened at The Bristol to-morrow. JAMITO BEATS CHAMBERS. Jamito defeated Chambers at Greymouth in tho presence of a good attendance after an excellent tight, in which the loser had decidedly the better j of the first five rounds, and showed I himself to he much the speedier fighter. From tho_sixth round, however, the veteran came to light at infighting, punishing his opponent's body and taking the aggressive. Chambers rallied in the tenth round, but Jamito finished the stronger. ROUGH-HOUSE FIGHTER. pros’: Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. SYDNEY, June 13. At the Stadium, owing to Butcher’s illness, tho American colored fighter Buddy Saunders took his place against Bill Torrens. Tho American proved himself a rough-house fighter, and was frequently hooted. The contest ended in a draw. HUNT CLUB. Tho Otago Hunt Club hold its weekly meet at Wingatni on Saturday afternoon over the property of Mr W. Eonnick. Among those following were:— The master (Mr L. Mowat) on Spanker, deputy (Mr N. Murdoch) on Felix, liindsmau (Dir M. Shine) on John Peel, whip (Mr G. J. Harrington) on Dandy, Mrs T. Dalziel on i Challenge, Mrs’J. MTvay on De Cruse, i Miss E. Smytho on Golden M.orn, Mr L. J. Simpson on King Pin, Air E. Buddicoin on Toa Tana, Mr U. W. Merry on Elaine, Mr J. Crawford on Decision, Mr W. Cooper on Jncnrsio, Mr J. Anderson on Galaxy, Mr D. Jamieson on Ahuriri, Mr A. Euthven on Glencree. Mr A. Cassells on Andy, Mr J. Walker on Rag Tag, and several others.

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At the commencement of the shoot held at Green Island on Saturday afternoon the weather conditions were all that could be desired, but after the first round a westerly wind blew across the ground, and the referee’s announcement of “ lost bird ” was frequent. , There was a good attendance of members, and it was pleasing to see an, old member in Mr J. Hutchison stand- | ing on the mark, and a country mem- I her in Air D. Aubrey, Cattle Flat Station, Wano-ko, also showed promise | in his first attempt, at clay bird shooting. The match consisted of an ' I eighteen clay birds handicap, the first,' l prize being 'a handsome gun case pre- j ! seined by an old member of the club, j tMr A. N. Turner, now.of Christchurch. , 1 E. p. Graham (16yds.)-. gained,, most I i breaks .with, sixteen birds, and R. I Morrison., (11yds, two stars) broke 1 ' fifteen, .birds. K. -Morrison gained his . required. “ star,” and in the shoot-off 'with E. P. Graham Morrison secured ... the verdict after the third round. The other best scores were;—G. E. Turner (17yds) 13 birds; A. King (11yds), ].3 birds; M. Smellie (14yds), 13 birds; R. M'Domild (12yds), ]2 birds; H. , Smellie (14yds), 12 birds; T. Long- j (11yds), 12 birds. | , —l 1 ~

A sweepstake match was afterwards contested, and with an equal number of birds each G. B. Turner, A. Callagan, T. Long, and B. P. Graham decided to shoot off. E. P. Graham and A. Callagan carried on in a fading light for seven rounds, and, although A. Callagan was breaking his birds with first Darrels he missed the seventh wird, leaving E. P. Graham the winner after a splendid second barrel attempt. LAWN TENNIS. KENT TOURNEY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON. June 12. In the semi-final of the ladies’ singles at the Kent tournament, Mile D’Alvarez, the Spanish woman champion, beat Mrs Watson, 8-1, 6-2. Mrs Mallory beat Mrs Beamish, 7-5, 7-9, 6-1, In the finals Mile Alvarez beat Mrs Mallory, 6-4, 6-2. In the final of the men’s singles Crolerees beat Spence, 6-4, 6-2. In the final of the mixed doubles Crolerees and Mrs Watson beat Spence and Miss Bossv Nutholl, 7-5, 6-4.—A. and N.Z. Cabfe. FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. PARIS, June 12. In the final of the ladies’ singles at the French hard court tournament Mile Lenglen beat Miss Browno (America), 6-1,'6-0. In the semi-final of the men’s doubles Richards and Kinsey (America) defeated Borotra and Lacoste, 6-7, 9-11, 8-6, 6-3, 7-5. Cochet and Brugnon heat Kozelul and Macenauer (Czecho-Slo-vakia), 3-6, 64, 6-2, 1-6, 64. In the ladies’ doubles Mrs Godfree and Miss Colyer beat Misses Ryan and Browno, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. In the semi-final of the men’s singles Cochet beat Richards, 6-1, 6-4, 64. In the third round of tho ladies’ doubles Mile Lenglen and Vlasto beat Mrs Barron and Miss Joan Fry, 6-2, 6- .—Reuter. DAVIS CUP. MEXICO ELIMINATED. NEW YORK, June 11. At Mexico City Jajian won the first round of the Davis Cup singles, llarada defeating Unda, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4; and Toba defeating Llano, 6-1, 3-6, 7- 6-2.-—Router. Although two singles remain to be played, Japan eliminated Mexico from the Davis Cup play when Harada and Tawava defeated Butlin and Llano, 6-0, 9-7, 6-4. —A., and N.Z. Cable.

interesting reading:— 1925. 1926. New Zealand Oaks ... 59 78 Now Zealand Derby ... 122 177 Welcome Stakes ... 70 100 Middle Park Plate ... 84 86 Champagne Stakes ... 86 m doth Challenge Stakes... ... 179 28.3 ,‘3'Jth Challenge Slakes ... 117 156 Jotala M4 .717. S64,