THE WORLD of SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 21080, 18 April 1932, Page 4

THE WORLD of SPORT

MASTERTON R.C.

RATIONAL 11. WINS OPAKI HANDICAP The Masterton Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting was concluded in beautiful weather before a good. attendance. The track was in first-class order, ine totalisator handled £4,589, compared with £6,569 on the corresponding day of last year. The total for the meeting was £8,996 10s, against £12,569 last year. Detailed results : TRIAL PLATE, 60sovs. 6f. All 8.5. 2 CLANGOR (B. H. Morris) ... 1 6—Rene Belle I—Thornproof J Also started; 9 Araios. 10 Purse, 11 Red Top, 3 Midnight Echo, 8 Park Acre, 5 Sailing, 7 Chatterton, 4 j.iaj Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin l£scc. WAIPIPI HANDICAP, TOsovs. 7f. 3 ORBY’S CHOICE, 8.10 (K. Voitro) 1 '2 —Flower, 8.11 ... , I—Gold Sand, 9.8 3 Also started: 5 Grand Chaco 8.4, 4 Tavora 8.1, 6 Kotaki Eka 7.13, i Trader Horn 7.11. ~ Won by a long length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imm 28sec. SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, 75sovs. Im. 1— FULL’ MARK, 10.8 (Jenkins) 1 3—Manuiri, 9.2 f 2 Balloon, 10.8 h 3 Also started; 6 Courageous 10.2 4 Black Mint 9.6, 7 Miss Hastings .9.0, 5 Midnight Echo 9.0. . Won by half a head, with half a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 44 l-ssec. OPAKI HANDICAP, llOsovs. Im. 2—RATIONAL 11., 7.9 (Humphries) 1 6—Pewa, 7.0 ? I—Chopin, 9.3 y Also started: 3 Shrewd 7.12, 4 Joie dd Val 7.9, 7 Atholspcar 7.3, 5 loghorn 7.0, 8 Statuary 7.0. • Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 39 4-osec. . Humphries, on Rational 11. , allowed Pewa, Chopin, and Shrewd to make the running to the straight, where he brought his mount through to win by a neck. , MIKI MIKI HANDICAP, 70sdvs. Im. 1— CAPETOWN, 8.1 (Shand) ... 1 2 Lyrical, 8.8 3 Kalmuk, 7.5 3 The only starters. Won by a length and a-half, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 41sec, MACARA HANDICAP, GOsovs. Of. 2- ORAPAI, 8.4 (Wiggins) 1 3- Bird, 7.12 2 I—lmperial Fame, 8.4 3 Also started: 4 Historic 9.0. Won by half a head, with a neck between second and third, lime, Imin 16 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, , TOsovs. SH- -- RONALD, 7.10 (M'Dowell) 1 3—Alpinist, 9.0 ••• 2 6—Sailing, 7.0 ••• 3 Also started: 1 Gild Sand 8.13, 2 Kinross 7.9, 5 False Scent 7.3, 7 Populace 7.2; 9 Araios 7.0, Acrelict 7.0, 6 Thermopylae (bracketed with Sailing). Won by two lengths, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 7sec.

ASHBURTON T.C.

GOLD CUP TO SATIN KING The Ashburton Trotting Club’s Autumn Meeting was held in fine weather. There was a very large attendance, and the course was in excellent order. The totalisator £13,142, compared with £13,73(3 last year. Detailed results; — ALLENTON HANDICAP, llosovs. 14m. I—MODERN GIRL, scr (Tomkinson) 1 10—Our Bingen, 48yds behind ... 2 4—Fairyland, 48 ... 3 Also started; 19 Last Child, 20 Appear, 16 Page Girl, 14 Trickful, 11 Don Denver, 9 Master Wrack, 13 Bingen Lin, 7 Lee Boy, 6 Reclaim, 12 Don Giovanni, 3 Honora Bingen, 8 Amonos, 5 Bell Heather 12yds behind, 2 Tanepai 48, 13 Bingen Spiers 60, 14 Gladsome Audubon 72, 18 Great Harvester 72, 21 Welcome Guy 96. ; Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 40 2-ssec. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, llosovs. 14m. 3—WILD GUY, scr (Barron) ... 1 12—Matchless Bingen, scr 2 14—War Officer, scr 3 Also started: 2 Desert Maiden scr, 7 Lena Thorpe scr, 9 Arion Ax worthy scr, 13 Great Horatius scr, 5 Royal Wrack scr, 4 Essay scr (coupled with Little Nelson), 17 Stepfast scr, 6 Raider scr, 7 Dolly Huon scr, 10 Glengourie scr, 16 Harvest Earl scr, 11 Vesta Ray scr, 18 Imposter scr, 1 St. Felix scr, 15 Zane scr, 19 Landseer scr. Won by a length and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 27 l-ssec. . ASHBURTON GOLD CUP, 650sovs. 2m. 2 Mr W. M'Donald’s SATIN KING, 12yds behind (Hooper) 1 4 Mr G. J. Barton’s Free Advice, 12 (Tomkinson) ... 2 3 Mrs M. Harrall’s Royal Silk, 12 (Shaw) 3 I—Harold Logan, 60 4 Also started: 2 King Pointer scr (coupled with Satin King), 5 Carmel 24yds behind, 7 Jewel Pointer 24. 6 Wrackler 36. Wrackler and Royal Silk led into the straight from Satin King, with Harold Logan coming up on the outside. In a splendid race down the straight Satin King stalled off Free Advice to win by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 25sec. HARVEST HANDICAP. 165sovs. IJm. 5- VICTORY, 12yds behind (F. Holmes) 1 3 Bracken, scr 2 4 Netta Oro, 24 3 Also started: 13 Dusolina scr, 7 Some Guy scr, 12 Bay Admiral scr, 15 Herod scr, 2 Mountain Ore 12yds behind, 9 Pageant d’Or 12, 5 Logalecn 24 (coupled with the winner), 10 Somerby 24, 8 Royal Drusus 24, 1 Wilbur White 24, 11 Brentlight 24, 17'Mister Pointer 24, 14 Editor 24. 16 Wild Voyage 24, 6 Wilma Dillon 36, 18 Grand Caiiyon 36.

Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 3min 20 2-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, 130sovs. 2m. 3—WRECKER, 12yds behind (Tomkinson) } 1— Colorado, 30 2 2 Accras, scr 3 Also started. 5 Claranda scr, 8 Worthy King scr, 9 Great Thought scr, 1 Becky de Oro scr, 6 Lord Lupin scr, 7 White Stranger scr, 4 Guy Denver 12yds behind, 10 Royal Chenault 24, 11 Manoeuvre 84. Won by a neck, with four lengths between second and third, lime, 4min .33 4-ssec. UTILITY HANDICAP, ISOsovs. 2m. 5 TODD LONZIA, 108yds behind (Withers) 1 11—Groat Harvester, scr j 6 Gay Parec, 60 3 Also started: 4 Modern Girl scr, 13 Don Denver scr, 10 Our Bingen scr, 8 Accumulator scr, 3 Stanley Bingen scr, 2 Louis Bingen scr, 5 Esbme scr (coupled with Todd Lonzia), 12 Rapture 12yds behind, 9 Great Burton 24, 7 Quinccy Thorpe 3G, 1 First Wrack 48. , . , . Won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 4min 39sec. RAKAIA HANDICAP, 125sovs. IJm. 11-AVAUNT, scr (Doyle) 1 2—Tatsy de <Oro, scr - 7 Author Wood, scr « Also started: 12 Doll Dance scr, 14 Dolly Huon scr, 1 Warbird scr, 10 Ayr Lass scr, 3 Midnight Sun scr, 6 Magaret, Bingen scr, 9 Ray wood scr, 5 Wild Guy scr, 13 Ruin 12yds behind, 4 Aimworthy 24, 8 Accras 48, 15 Bankhead 72. Won by a neck, with ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3mm 23 4-sscc. FAREWELL HANDICAP, 175sovs. IJm. 6—AYRMONT ' CHIMES, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 1 I—Gold Country, 12yds behind ... 2 9—George Rey, 24 ... 3 Also started: 3 Festival scr, 12 Harvest Child scr, 10 Morning Sun scr, 15 •Wrackeen scr, 17 Royal Drusus scr, 18 Proud Dillon scr, 13 John Noble scr, 7 Baron Bingen scr, 16 Hostess scr, 19 Sunchild scr, 11 Major Lind 12yds behind, 5 Princess Mauritius 12, 2 Wilma Dillon 12, 8 Warplane 24, 13 Milo Minto 24, 4 Kingcraft 60. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, 2mm 45sec. •

THAMES T.C.

PRINCE PEDRO WINS GUP The Thames Trotting Club’s Meeting was held in beautiful weather before a good attendance. The course was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £7,735, against £15,021 last year. Detailed results: — HIKUTAIA HANDICAP, 85spvs. Urn. 3—GUID HARVEST, scr ! 1 2 Pukemiro, scr ... 2 I—Mazda, scr 3 Also started: 15 Alice Axworthy, 5 Botterwin, 18 Cogent, 16 Don Juan, 4 Derby Fame, 13 Bonee, 17 Francis Lincoln and La Triumph (bracketed), 9 Gold Seam, 11 Homo Brew, 7 Lislea, 20 Marahia, 14 Nellota, 12 Our Mac, 10 Our Frhz, 2 Pedlar, 19 Star Pronto, 8- Stormy Mack, 6 Jester scr. Won by a neck each way. Time, 2min 57 l-ssec. KEREPHI HANDICAP, lOOsovs. IJm. 5 MYRTLENE, scr 1 I— Great Fame, 12yds behind ... 2 3 Nathaniel, scr 3 Also strated: 8 Judy Thorpe, 6 Rolfe Audubon, 4 Jersey Thorpe, 7 Realty scr. 2 Rey de Quest 48yds behind. Won by a length and -a-half, with a length between second and third. Rolfe Audubon was fourth. Times; 3min 32 4 3min 32 3-ssec. PARAWAI HANDICAP, 85sovs. lira. 12—W1RIWHATA, scr 1 2 Win Huon, scr 2 s—Mattio Herbilwyn, scr 3 Also started: 12 Grand Triumph, 13 Happy Thought, 7 Kohewah, 1 Miss Braeside, 9 Nebraska, 11 Pearl Parrish, 10 Wild Downs scr, 3 Bingen Bell 12yds behind, 4 Tiwha, G Wikitoria 48. 8 Moko Girl 96. Won by four lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Moko Girl was fourth. Times; 3rnin 47 3-ssec, 3min 49 2-ssec. The winner paid a substantial dividend. THAMES TROTTING CUP, 200sovs. 2m. G—PRINCE PEDRO, scr (M’Millan). 1 ll Explosion, 24yds behind 2 12 —Our Peter, 36 3 Also started; 8 High Sea, 1 Mr Penalty, 9 Raydus scr, 3 Sister Rose 12yds behind, 13 Lady Yvonne, 14 Master Huia 24, 2 Bingen Crest, 10 Glandorc 36, 7 Dealer, 4 First Flight 48, 5 Great Parrish 72. Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Mr Penalty was fourth. Times: 4min 37 3-ssec, 4min 36 3-ssec. PURIRI HANDICAP, lOOsovs. Im. I—ASTRAL, scr ... 1 3—Nathaniel, scr 1 2 6 Jersey Thorpe, scr 3 Also started: 7 Don Juan, 8 Loyalty, 2 Marosa, 5 Rolfe Audubon scr, 4 My Thorpe 12yds behind. Won by a neck, with a length and aquarter between second and third. Times: 2min 18 4-ssec, 2min 19sec, TURD A HANDICAP, 85sovs. IJm. I—PUKEMIRO, scr ... 1 3 Free Logan, 72yds behind ... 2 16—Homo Brew, scr 3 Also started: 19 Alice Axworthy, 6 Better win, 18 Cogent, 7 Bonee, 5 Derby Fame, 4 Francis Lincoln, 9 Gold Seam, 14 Marahia, 10 Nellota, 7 Our Mac, 7 Pedlar, 15 Shining Motal, 12 Star Pronto, 12 Sternly Mack scr, 11 Jester 12yds behind, 2 Fisher 48. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a head between second and third. Times: 3min 35sec, 3min 27 4-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 135sovs. 2m. 1— BESSIE PARRISH, 48yds be- . hind 1 3—Windchat, 96 2 2 Moko Girl, 12 3

Also started: 6 Laurier 36yds behind, C Kobe wall, 7 Nebraska, 4 Wikitoria scr.

Won by two lengths and a-lialf, with two lengths between second and third. Times: train 49 l-ssec, train 47see.' .1. T. Paid, who drove the winner of this race, .was taken seriously ill afterwards.

KOPU HANDICAP, 135sovs. IJm. 2—RAYDUS, 12yds behind 1 11—Direct Morning, scr 2 4—Oliver Thorpe, scr 3 Also started: 1 Princess Thea, 7 Rcy de Quest scr, 6 Gaza, 10 High Sea 12yds behind, 8 Master Huia 24, 9 First Flight 48. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Times: 2rain 48 4-osec, 2min 50scc.

THE TRAINER'S WHISTLE

HOUSE RESPONDS IY WINNING Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, April 16. For the third time recently one of Mr Boyd Davis’s horses has won as the result of a spurt on hearing his trainer’s whistle. There was an unprecedented scene at Derby when Signilier spurted, the crowd joining the owner in whistling. s The ‘Daily Telegraph’ says: “ Never has a winner had such an extraordinary reception.”

TURF IN AUSTRALIA

V.A.T.C. MEETING Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, April 17. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s Meeting at Caulfield the chief event, tho Glen Huntly Handicap, 600 sovs, 1.1 m, resulted: —King Mart, 9.2 (Webster) 1, Thrawn 7.2 (Smith) 2, Romany Rye 7.5 (Wilson) 3. Twentyone started, including Waterline and Vertigern. Won by half a head, with a iiock between second and third. Time, 2min lOscc. ’

EMBARGO ON THE " TOTE "

Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, April 17. The jockey J. Munro was suspended for careless riding at tho Moorefield meeting to-day. , The embargo on the totalisator seriously affected the attendance at all racing fixtures.

LAWN TENNIS

A GRADE KAITUNA v.. OTAGO (Kaituna names first). Men’s Singles.—Dr Moody 9, Boddy 5; Jensen 4, Cox 9; Phillipps 4, Bray 9; Sherriff 6, Robertson 9. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss White 9, Miss Cox 5;, Mrs Duthie 6, Miss Eraser 9; Miss Fea 9, Miss Livingstone 8; Miss Aitken 9, Miss Borrie 6. Men’s Doubles.—Moody and Phillipps lost to Boddy and Cox, 6-4, 5-6, 5-6 ; Jensen and Sherriff beat Bray and Robertson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. •_ Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses White and Fea 9, Misses Cox and Fraser 6; Mrs Duthie and Miss Aitken 9, Misses Livingstone and Borrie 5. Mixed Doubles.—Moody and Miss White 8, Boddy and Miss Cox 9; Jensen and Miss Fea 6, Bray and Miss Fraser 9; Sherriff and Miss Aitken 9, Robertson land Miss Livingstone ,8; Phillipps and Mrs Duthie 6, Cox and Miss Borrie 9. Totals: Kaituna, 8 matches (135 games); Otago, 8 matches (132 games). B GRADE FINAL OPOHO BEATS CAVERSHAM. The final of the 81. grade competition resulted in a decisive win for Opoho over Caversham. The following are the scores, the Opoho names being given first:— Men’s Singles.—Robb 9, Sutherland 3; Dickinson 9, Stubbs 7; Brown 9, Bradley 4; Smyth 9, Dillon 6. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Lovelock 6, Miss D. Grigg 1; Miss Wood 3, Miss C. Jefferson 6; Miss Brown 6, Miss E. Grigg 3; Miss Reilly 6, Miss G. Jefferson 3. Men’s Doubles.—Robb and Dickinson 9, Sutherland and Stubbs 4; Brown and Smyth 9, Bradley and Dillon 6. \ Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Lovelock and Reilly 2, Misses D. Grigg and C. Jefferson 6; Misses Wood and Brown 6, Misses E. Grigg and G. Jefferson 2. Mixed Doubles. —Brown and Miss Lovelock 7, Sutherland and Miss D. Grigg 5; Robb and Miss Brown 7, Stubbs and Miss E. Grigg 6; Dickinson and Miss Reilly 7, Bradley and Miss C. Jefferson 2; Smyth and Miss Wood 7, Dillon and Miss G. Jefferson 4. Totals: Opoho, 14 sets (111 games); Caversham, 2 sets (68 games).

CANTERBURY V. OTAGO

The following team has been selected to represent Canterbury against Otago in the annual interprovincial match: — Men. —C. Angas, D. F. Glanville, T. W. Patterson, W. R. Robinson, J. G. A’Court, T. Rhodes-Williams. Women.—Miss M. Wake, Miss M. Andrew, Miss E. Rudkin,' Miss B. Gould, Mrs D. Macdonald, Miss B. Macdonald. H. A. Barnett and I. A. Seay notified the selectors of, their inability to play.

OTAGO BEATS EASTERN DISTRICTS

At Palmerston an Otago team defeated Eastern Districts by 13 sets (132 games) to 7 sets (120 games). Owing to the failing light four sets were unfinished.

ALLISON BEATS VINES

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, April 17. At Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Saturday Allison defeated Vines in the North and South lawn tennis championship final, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.

GOLF

OTAGO GLOB A four-ball bogey handicap was played on tho Balmaccwen links on Saturday afternoon and attracted a large entry. The winners were B. V. Wright and H. A. Salmon, who returned a card showing the excellent score of 11 up. Tho best scores were as follow;—B. V. Wright (plus 1) and H. A. Salmon (7), 11 up; J, H. M‘Dougall (3) and J. 11. Laidlaw, 6 up; T. B. Ferguson (3) and 11. 11. Aspinall (8), 6 up; J. 11. Bartholomew (12) and N. Oram (15), 6 up; C. Turnbull (11) and A. Todd (11), 5 up; S. C. Sutherland (11) and J. Carr (7), 5 up; G. R. Ritchie (9) and G. Callaway (9), 4 up; G. F. Barnett (3) and G. Black (12), 4 up; S. D. MThcrson (15) and 1). Wright (12), 4 up; J. A. Scoulcr (2) and ]). G. M. Reid (12), 4 up; W. G. Wight (1) and J. L. Wight 4 up; A. C. Begg (4) and N. C. Begg (18), 4 up. ST. GLAIR CLUB The second qualifying round of the club’s annual championship was played on Saturday, when favourable weather conditions prevailed. The course, however, was decidedly more holding than on the previous week, and scores generally were not so good. The following eight qualified to play off for the club championship in tho order given, with scores for two rounds

The last four competitors aro required to play off to fill the last two places. The stroke handicap events, played concurrently, resulted as follow; Senior.—G. W. North, 81—10—71; S. E. Field, 78-6-72; J. E. Matheson, 74—2—72. Intermediate.—W. A. Ritchie, 83 — 15—68; L. E. Routledge, 80—12—68; W. H, Shepherd, 86—15—71. Junior.—S. M. Satterthwaite, 82— 18—64; C. Kentledge, 89-22-67; S. G. Paris, 87—21—66; E. W. Elder, 84—16—68; I. M. Styche, 93—24—69; J. Bobbie, '90—20—70.

FOOTBALL IN BRITAIN

, SOCCER Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, April 16. First Division. —Arsenal v. Sheffield Wednesday, 3-1; Birmingham v. Liverpool, 3-1; Blackburn Hovers v. Huddersfield Town, 3-0; Blackpool v. Bolton Wanderers, 0-3; Derby County v. Ashton Villa, 3-1; Everton v. West Ham United, 6-1; Manchester City v. Chelsea, 1-1; Portsmouth v. Newcastle United, 6-0; Sheffield United v. Middlesbrough, 2-1; Sunderland v. Grimsby Town, 2-0; West Bromwich Albion v. Leicester City, 1-2. Second Division. —Barnsley v. Burnley, 0-1; Bradford City v. Tottenham Hotspurs, 2-0; Bristol City v. Stoke City, 0-0; Bury v. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 1-0; Leeds United v. Notts Forest, 1-1; Millwall v. Manchester United, 1-1; Notts County v. Preston North End, 1-4; Oldham Athletic v. Charlton Athletic, 1-0; Plymouth Argyle v. Southampton, 1-2; Port Vale v. Bradford, 1-3; Swansea Town v. Chesterfield, 1-1. Third Division (Southern Section). — Brentford v. Watford, 1-2; Cardiff City v. Clapton Orient, 5-0; Coventry City v. Brighton and Hove, 4-3; Exeter City v. Mansfield Town, 3-0; Fulham v. Bournemouth, 3-0; Gillingham v. Norwich City, 3-3; Luton Town v. Swindon Town, 6-0; Northampton Town v. Torquay United, 2-0; Reading v. Bristol Rovers, 3-0; Southend United v. Queen’s Park Rangers, 0-0; Thames v. Crystal Palace, 1-3. Third Division (Northern Section). —Barrow v. Wrexham, 1-0; Chester v. Rochdale, 7-2; Darlington v. York City, 4-1; Gateshead v. Stockport County, 2-1; Halifax Town v. Tranmere Rovers, 0-0; Hartlepools United v. Doncaster Rovers, 5-0; Hull City v. Carlisle United, 2-0; Lincoln City v. Crewe Alexandra, 5-1; New Brighton v. Accrington Stanley, 2-1; Walsall v. Rotherham United, 3-0. Scottish League (First Division), — Dundee United v. Hamilton Academicals, 0-5; Heart of Midlothian v, Queen’s Park, 2-0; Leith Athletic v. Clyde, 1-4; Motherwell v. Cowdenbeath, 3-0. Scottish League (Second Division). — Alloa v. Arbroath, 2-0; Armadale v. Albion Rovers, 3-2; Dumbarton v. East Fife, 3-2; Dunfermline v. Hibernians, 1-1; East Stirlingshire v. Stenhousemuir, 1-1; Raith Rovers v. Queen of the South, 2-0; St. Bernards v. King’s Park, 4-0; St. Johnstone v. Montrose, 4-0.

RUGBY

Harlequins v. London Welsh, 3-5; I'jiccster v. Blackhcath, 3-5; Newport v. Llanelly, 13-3; Plymouth Albion v. Gloucester, 3-0; Swansea v. Coventry, 21-0; Aberavou v. Cardiff, 8-3; Waterloo v. Birkenhead Park, 15-11,

BASKETBALL

FIRST GRADE ALBANY I. v. UNIVERSITY

Two old rivals in University and Albany 1. met under ideal conditions at the University court on Saturday, the latter winning by the comfortable margin of 14 goals. Albany turned out m the new costumes, maroon, with tussore blouses. These were the subject of favourable comment on the part of tho many spectators. The first spell was very evenly contested, and was played at remarkable speedy for the first game of the season. The score at half-time was 7-6 in favour of Albany. The second spell was commenced with equal vigour, but Albany soon obtained a comfortable lead, each section combining nicely and giving the goalies plenty of opportunities, of which they were not slow to avail themselves. Goals, came in rapid succession. University fought stubbornly throughout, but its opponents were not to be denied, and won by 23 goals to 9. Mr S. G. Macfarlane was the referee. ALBANY 11. v. GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL. The match between Albany 11. and Girls’ High School was played at the Training College court, the first spell ending in favour of Albany. School made a special effort at the beginning of the second spell, and scored two goals in succession, but Albany soon had a comfortable lead, eventually winning by 23 goals to 14. Mr Rush was the referee. EX-GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL v. TRAINING COLLEGE., Played at the University courts, the match between Ex-Girls’ High School and Training College became rather one-sided. Ex-Girls were too strong in all departments of the game, as the score, 28-12, indicated. Mr J. Breese was th ereferce.

THIRD GRADE

Caversham 13, Rawhiti 9. FOURTH GRADE Maori Hill 13, College I. 2. FIFTH GRADE Bluebird 17, Blue Triangle Reds 3,

RUGBY LEAGUE

The Christchurch games on Saturday resulted:—Hornby 19, Addington 16; Sydenham 17, Riccarton 10.

CRICKET PREMIERSHIP

DOUBLE CENTURY TO iRADMAN Pms Association—By Telegraph—Copyrigk. SYDNEY, April 17. The cricket premiership is dependent on the result of two games which were begun yesterday—St. George v. Gordon, and North Sydney v. Randwick. The hopes of §t. George are centred in Bradman, and the hopes of North Sydney in O’Reilly, who has had a meteoric rise to bowling fame and is likely to play against the Englishmen. Bradman made 201, despite a sore hand, his second century being made in forty-live minutes against such a superior and wily bowler as Macartney, the former international player. O’Reilly, on, the other hand, was almost unplayable by the Randwick men, seven of whoso wickets fell for 29.

DUNEDIN GUN CLUB

The shooting at the Dunedin Gun Club’s grounds, Green Island, on Saturday afternoon, was held under good weather conditions. Results: — Skeet, 14 birds from seven different positions, only one cartridge to a clay bird: T. Callaghan 12 breaks, C. H. Law 11, A. A. Fairbairn 11, R. M'Donald 10. J. H. Edmond 10, T. Long 10, G. E. Turner 9, E. P. Graham 9, S. Geddes 9, R. Morrison 9, J. K. Geddes 9, A. King 7. First prize-nloney went to Callaghan and second money was divided between C. H. Law and A. A. Fairbairn.

Nine Clay Bird Handicap: G. E. Turner (20yds) 9, E. P. Graham (23yds) 9, C. H. Law (11yds) 9, A. King (16yds) 8, R. M‘Donald (20yds) 8, A. Watson (11yds) 8, J. H. Edmond (11yds) 8 J. K. Geddes (11yds) 8, T. Callaghan (15yds) 8, S. Geddes (12yds) 7, G. R. M'Kenzio (11yds) 7, T. Long (12yds) 7, R. Morrison (11yds) 7. The sweepstake money was dicided between G. E. Turner, E. P. Graham, and C. H. Law.

Three Pair Double Rise Sweepstake: C. H. Law (11yds) 6, G. E. Turner (17yds) 5, E. P. Graham (17yds) 5, R. M'Donald (15yds) 5, T. Callaghan (14yds) 5. First money went to C. H. Law, and the shoot-off for second resulted in G. E. Turner and R. M'Donald dividing after breaking a further two pairs each.

BOWLING

ST. GLAIR CLUB ENDS SEASON Several members of other clubs, including a four from Taieri, joined up with the St. Clair Club on Saturday afternoon for the last tourney on the green for the season. To give as many as possible a game the progressive play was made three a side, and the results of a very pleasant and well-managed afternoon’s sport was that P. Robb (Petone) won the leads class, J. Haig in the seconds class, and 11. Scrymgeour (St. Clair) in the skips class. The trophies were presented by Mr D. Blytfi, one of the vice-presidents, wlio explained that Mr T. Smith, the president, was at home owing to a cold, and had sent a message of welcome to the visitors. Mr Blyth added that tfie members present were very pleased ’o welcome representatives of other clubs, and he congratulated the two visitors who had won. Mr Haig responded.

CYCLING

PACIFIC CLUB A run of the Pacific Cycling Club was held on Saturday from the George Street School to East Taieri and back, there being a good attendance of members. The pace was not too fast for the new riders, -and in the run home C. Hanson led from M‘Callum, J. Kennedy, and H. Cooper by a _ narrow margin, the rest of the field being close behind. Among the riders were J. Kennedy, C. Hansen, 1). M'Callnm, E. Beale, t. Biddle, L. M'Gec, 6. Deans, C. Jackways, J. Blackio, J. Kilner, H. Cooner, G. Foster, T. Dasle, and C. Gilcnrist.

THE SUCCESSFUL OARSMEN

COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL TO OTAGO EIGHT MAC ANDREW BAY CLUB’S EFFORT. Having been unable to offer financial assistance to send the Otago eight to Picton for the big race on Easter Saturday, the Macandrew Bay Rowing Club sportingly tendered a smoke concert to the crew to show that the club had the interests of the provincial representatives at heart, the social being held on Saturday evening in the Macandrew Bay Hall. Besides the guests, there was a large attendance of visiters, including the Mayor (Mr R. S. Black). Mr M. T. Budd (president ofthe club) proposed the principal toast, “ Our Guests,” and in doing so congratulated the champions on their fine performance, and also on tho way they had trained to uphold the province’s splendid record. The crew had done all that had been asked of it—and more, for it had conclusively proved its superiority over the other contestants by its easy win. Mr “ Mick ” Brough, stroke of the eight, briefly replied, thanking Mr Budd and tho xMacandrew Bay Club for tho kind words and thoughtfulness extended to the crew. In proposing the toast to “ The New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association,” Mr W. G. Glengarry said that there must be a governing body, even though it often came in for criticism, some fair and some unfair. The association consisted of delegates from all over the do-minion-men who gave quite a lot of their time to rowing matters. They were deserving of thanks, though it was unfortunate that they had left themselves open to criticism this year over one or two important questions. Mr C. R. Caffin replied, stating that although the N.Z.A.R.A. did not always see eye to eye with the Otago Association,, it was there to do all it possibly could to foster the sport and to improve it. “ Tho Otago Amateur Rowing Association ” was in the hands of Mr W. Riddle, who said that the Otago oarsmen were fortunate in having such a capable body of men at the head of affairs. With such an association, so wide awake to everything of importance concerning oarsmen, the speaker could not see rowing looking back in Otago. He wished to thank the association for its assistance at the Macandrew Bay regatta last Boxing Day. After thanking Mr Riddle for his kindly remarks, Mr T. F. Mackie (president of the 0.R.A.) stated that the association was out to do its best fertile oarsmen. Mr S. G. Styche congratulated the Otago selectors (Messrs Mackie, Glengarry, and W. J. Wilson) on the excellent crew they had chosen to represent the province this year, in propos- ■ ing the toast to “ The Selectors.” The clubs boasted many oarsmen of representative standard, and the selectors had handled their responsible job in sorting out the ' best material in an admirable manner. Messrs Mackie and Glengarry replied. Further toasts honoured were:— “ Sister Clubs ” (proposed by Mr S. Whitburn and responded to by Mr L. R. Fountain, Queen’s Drive, Mr W. M'Connell, Port Chalmers, Mr J; P. Vallis, Otago, and Glengarry, North End), “ The Macandrew Bay Rowing Club ” (proposed by Mr R. S. Black and responded to by Mr Budd), “ The Performers,” and “ The Press.” During the evening items were contributed by the following:—Messrs C. Hawes, J. Vivian, J. Lyons, M'Keeman (songs), and Moffitt (cornet solo), and: a local orchestra. On Saturday evening next, at Port Chalmers, the eight will be guests at another. smoke social, to be given by the Otago Rowing Association.

SOUTH OTAGO SPORT

[From our Balclutha Correspondent.] FOOTBALL. The official opening of the football season took place on Saturday, the chief fixture being a match between Clutha seniors and a team representing tue South Otago Freezing Works. This match was played at Balclutha. As a curtain-raiser Crescent juniors met the South Otago High School team and were defeated by 15 points to 5 in an interesting game. The Freezing Worss team opened play in the second match and scored within a few minutes of the commencement. The remainder of the first half was in Clutha’s favour. Mount and Baxter scoring, Moffat being also successful with a free kick. The fialr'time score was 13 to 5 in favour of Clutha. Play was lively in the second spell, the Freezer team fighting hard and providing a good finish. The final score was 19 to 18 in favour of Clutha. Muir and Gold were the oth.er scorers for Clutha, the other side’s tries being scored by “Mick” Hurring (2), Hughes, and Crane. BOWLING AND TENNIS. The Balclutha Bowling and Tenuis Clubs held their closing days on Saturday afternoon. The weather was lino and sunny, and there were good attendances of members. Doubles tournaments were conducted, and during the afternoon refreshments were provided and an opportunity given for congratulatory speeches to the club officials. CRICKET, The Clutha Club had a very successful season, winning both the Stewart Shield and the Waiwera Cup ~or knock-out competition). W. Henderson and G. Gallagher put up good showings throughout the season, and achieved creditable averages. Henderson led tfie club batting averages with 435 runs tor seven innings (average 62.14); Gallagher was second with 246 for eiglit innings (an average of 3U.7). The best bowling average went to Gallagher with seven wickets for 37 runs (average of 5.2). Henderson was close up with a much larger total, his record being thirty-one wickets lor 183 runs, an average of one wicket per 5.9 runs. G. Lennox, T. Gold, A. Baxter, A. Stewart, and L. Guest displayed consistent good form. MEN’S HOCKEY. A proposal is on foot to commence a mon’s hockey club. A meeting was called recently, and there was a promising attendance, but the trouble is that travelling expenses be very heavy on account of tfie fact that fixtures will have to he with Dunedin clubs. A deputation has been appointed to interview tl-e Otago executive to discuss this matter with a view to affiliating with the association.

1st rd. 2nd i d. Tl. w Clayton 71 75 — 146 0. B. Wight... ... 7,1 74 — 147 J. E, Matheson ... 74 74 — 148 D. C. Bennie 76 78 — 154 s. E. Field 82 78 — 160 w M'GIiie 77 84 — 161 H. A. Gamble 83 79 — 162 G. W. North ... 83 81 — 164 I’he following qualified u the intermediate championship foi the Dewar Cup L. E. lloutledgo ... 82 80 — 162 ]. Orr 78 85 — 163 J. H. Bobertson ... 81 86 — 167 .J. E. Macassey ... 83 86 — 169 S. Goldsmid 83 88 — 171 H. L. Boock 83 88 — 171 J. Sheriff 84 88 — 172 A. Gill 82 91 — 173 W H. Shepherd ... 88 86 — 174 A. J. P. Bostic ... 88 86 — 174 W D. M'Carthy ... 86 ■ 88 — 174 A. Smellie 87 88 — 175 G. Burnett 87 88 — 175 A. G. Forbes 82 94 — 176 W D. M'Kenzie ... 87 89 — 176 S. Cooke 85 92 — 177 F. Sherriff 89 ■'88 — 177 L. G. Hill 87 90 — 177 rho last three tie and will play off for last place. The Junior Cup scores are as follow:— W F. Sligo 83 89 — 172 B. C. O’Driscoll ... 83 89 — 172 E. N. Elder 88 84 — 172 A. P. Johnstone ... 84 89 — 173 S. M. Satterthwaite 93 82 — 175 A. C. Paterson ... 87 " 92 — 179 W A. Mitson ... 87 93 — 180 W G. Melton ... 92 , 89 — 181 M R. Burt 88 94 — 182 C. Rontledge 93 89 182 s. G. Paris 95' 87 — 182 A. .leavons 95 88 — 183 A. C. Hanlon 88 96 — 184 L. Coates 89 95 — 184 H. Halliday 91 96 — 187 G. Spencer 92 95 — 187 J. Dobbie 97 90 — 187 F. Elsom 90 97 — 187