THE WORLD of SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 21093, 4 May 1932, Page 4

THE WORLD of SPORT

G.J.G.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING STAKES REDUCED. The committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club, at its monthly meeting yesterday, decided upon reductions in the stakes and alterations in the conditions lor the Grand National Meeting. A general reduction in stakes was made, the only exceptions being the Grand National Steeplechase, which remains at last year's figure (£1,000), and the Hunt Cup Steeplechase on the second day. which has been raised from £l5O to ‘£l6o. The total reductions amount to £1,200, and the total amount to be distributed avijl be £5,800. The Hunters’ Hurdles, -hitherto the opening event of the meeting, lias been changed to an open flat race of £l6O, six furlongs. The Winter Cup has been reduced from £SOO to £4OO, the Beaufort Steeplechase from £650 to £6OO, the Grand National Hurdles from £750 to £6OO, and the Lincoln Steeplechase from £350 to £IOO. The committee decided to make no alteration at present for future classic events, but to reserve the right to reduce stakes not more than 25 per cent, prior to the date of the first forfeit.

TROTTING DERBY

First payments for the Now Zealand Trotting Derby, to bo run in November, closed- on Monday. The lollowing remain in the race;— Mr P. Watson’s ch g, by Travis Axworthy—Rosetborn. Mr J. M'Quilkin’s cii g. by Real Guy—Rothschild mare. Mr D. Sugruc’s b f, by Rey de Oro —Trixie Logan. Mr J. R. M‘Kenzio’s c, by Great Bingen—Nyallo. Mr J. R. M’Kcnzie’s c, by Great Bingen—Glendora. Mr J. R. M'Kenzio’s c, by Great Bingen—Slapfast. Messrs Clarkson and Graham’s ch g Good Companion, by Rey do Oro— Great Audubon mare. Mrs M. M. Hawaii's ch c Matchking, by Matchlight—Jenny Lind Junior. Mr A. A. Hammond’s b g, by Nelson Derby—Harold Dillon mare. Mr F. Holmes’s b f, by Rey de Oro Logan Pointer marc. Mr F. Holmes’s ch f, by Rey de Oro —Wild Pointer. Mrs R. Fairbairn’s b g, by Rey de Oro—Logan Pointer mare. Mr R. W. Franks’s b g Eosenor, by Rev do Oro—Bonista. Mr J. M'Bride’s b g Rey Spec, by Rey do Oro—Logan Spec. Mr L. Davidson’s b g Recess, by Rey do Oro —Dollar Princess. Mr C. J. M‘Laughlin’s b g Llewellyn’s Pride, by Llewellyn—Molly Pointer. Messrs C. S. Sparks and C. J. M'Laughlin’s blk g Easter Time, by Matchlight—Marge Pointer. Mr E. J. Eathorne’s b g Golden Direct, by Rey de Oro—Becky Logan. Mr H. F. Delargey’s b f, by Roy de Oro—Maura. Mr M. M'Grath’s ch f, by Llewellyn —Great Audubon mare. Messrs T. C. Butcher and Mi B. Edwards’s blk f, by Nelson Derby—Holly Bell. Messrs T. C. Butcher and M. B. Edwards’s blk c, by Native King—Princess Ann. Mr J. Watson’s b c, by Rey do Oro —Prinz mare. Mr E. E. Buchanan's b e Golden Cross, by Great Audubon —Real Guy maiu. Mr A. Lowe’s b f, by Rey de Oro— Olive Audubon. Mr G. J. Barton’s b f Signal, by Nelson Derby—Poole Pointer. Mr O. Nordquist’s c, by Wrack— Harold Dillon mare. Mr W. Houston’s ch f, by Wrack— Zonoplane. Mr D. O’Keefe’s b f Betty Jinks, by Peter Moke—Lady Jinks. Mr C. Pateman’s b f, by Nelson Derby—Tiny Moon. Mr J. F. Cannoll’s ch f Goldspinner, by Rey de Oro—Countess Dillon. ‘Mr A. J. Nicoll’s b c, by Wrack— Stella Amos. Mr A. J. Nicoll’s b c, by Wrack— Avr. Mr A. J. Nicoll’s eh c, by Wrack— Nell Pointer. Mr A. R. Gudsell’s b f, by Nelson Derby—Logan Pointer mare. Mr G. M. Black’s b g, by Early Harvester—Margaret Jay. Messrs J. Deyell and A. Butterfield’s b g. by Rev de Oro—Bright Alice. Mr ‘A. Chinnery’s b t Empress de Oro, by Rev de Oro—Royal Empress. Mr C. E." Lindsay’s br f. by Sonoma Harvester —G wench ild. EGMONT R.C. Hampton Park and Puriri Park were scratched at 3.45 p.m. yesterday tor all engagements at tho Egmont Racing Club’s Meeting.

WHIPPET RACING

On Fridav, at 2.30, the Dunedin Whippet Club will hold a meeting at its ground (far end of Tahuna Park). Tbo following are tho entries: — Maiden Handicap, 150yds.—First Flight, Miss Invader, Blue Bell. Priceless Gift, Zarene, all 221yds.

Light-weight Handicap. 150yds.— Bluebell 22ivds, Colleen Doon 22>yds, Scotland's Best 221yds. Flying Argyle 21yds, Wee Daphne 201yds. Kennels Puppy Handicap, 150yds.— Romper 15yds. Miss Invader oyds. Priceless Gift Syds. Pine Picture 4yds. Taliutui Cup, 150yds.— Understudy 22.1 vds, Imateagirl 211yds. Biplane 21 ivds. Pine Picture 21yds, Flying Ar'gvle 21 vds, Wee Daphne 201yds, Rita Rose’ 201yds, Jean Star 10yds, Tasman Flight 19yds.

CRICKET IN ENGLAND

COUNTY SEASON OPENED Prn;» Association—By Telegraph Copyright. LONDON. May 3. ( I’eceivcd May at 10 u.m.) The comity cricket season opened in rain, which curtailed the games. Jardine, ’.lie lieu- Surrey captain, scored the lirs; century. Warwick in their !irsi innings .-rnred id (l)nrston seven «ieket-. lor ’Jo), mid Middlesex till’;.ine seven lor 111. Warwick won eu the lir.st .innings. Surrey in their iirsv innings scored .”.30 (-lardine Kit, 1-lolc s S! i . and Worcester SS (Oro■_erv :or ”1 i. Surrey won on the n;-;. innings.

LAND SPEED RECORD

DON HARNESS'S OFFER PREPARED TO GOME TO DOMINION [Per United Press Association.! AUCKLAND, May 3. An offer was received to-day from Mr Don Darkness, designer of the racing car Stewart Enterprise, to come to New Zealand and, if necessary, drive the car himself to prove that it is capable of lowering the one mile land speed record. The cable message was received by Mr Harkncss’s legal representative in Auckland. Mr Darkness asked that the Auckland Automobile Association should bo informed that he was prepared to come to New Zealand immediately and attack the record as soon iis the beach, in the opinion of the association, was suitable.

MEN'S HOCKEY

SATURDAY’S MATCHES First Grade (at 3) .—University A v. Albany, at Oval No. 1 (Messrs A. Dinton and C. Sew Doy); University Bv. City, at Oval No. 2 (Messrs B. Morris ami E. Calder): Balcluthn v. Technical Old Boys, at Oval No. 3 (Messrs D. Wooclficld and d. Starr); High School Old Boys v. Training College, at Logan Park No, 1 (Messrs W. M'Quoen and G. Cuming). Second Grade (at I.3o).—Training College v. University D, at Logan Park No. 2 (Messrs W. M'Queen and G. Cuming); Caversham v. Digh School Old Boys’ Colts, at Oval No. 1 (Messrs E. Ronnick and N. Edson); Digh School Old Boys C v. Albany, at Oval No. 2 (Messrs J. Harris and C. Mayston); University C v. Technical Old Boys, at Oval No. 3 (Messrs W. Gibson and C. G. Sew Hoy).

SOCCER

NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL CHALLENGES FOR F.A. TROPHY. [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, May, 3. Tho council of the New Zealand Football Association to-night acceded to the request of the Auckland Football Association to lift the suspension imposed on a player to the end of 1032 for ungentlemanly conduct. Tho player had seen tho error of his ways. He is to be informed that further misconduct will result in his going out of the game for life. A request from the Buller Association for financial assistance was referred to the Finance Committee. The Wellington and Auckland Associations asked for an extension of time of entry for tho Chatham Cup, as the notice given was not long enough. An extension to May 34 was agreed to. Entries were received as follow:—Bailor 4, Canterbury 6, Otago 4. A challenge from North Auckland for tho Brown Shield was referred to the Competitions Committee. A draft of a proposed insurance scheme for players was received from the Wanganui Association and was referred to Mr A. J. Hydor to report upon. Tho Hawke’s Bay Association asked for tho allocation of boys’ footballs. A similar request came from South Auckland, from which it was reported that three new schools were allowing the game to bo played. It was reported that the primary schools’ tournament for the Webster Shield would probably be played in Huntly, and a supply of footballs was requested. At least five teams _ were expected to compete. An allocation of balls is to be made and an extra £25 is to bo spent for the purpose. Challenges from the Wellington and Canterbury Associations for the Football Association’s trophy, held by Otago, were received on the same day. The names were balloted, and tho Canterbury challenge was accepted. Mr O. F. Ward, chairman of tho Now Zealand Referees’ Association, reported that the Canterbury Referees’ Association bad appealed direct to the Football Association for a ruling on “ arms akimbo.” The Football Association gave a riding, but informed Canterbury that it should have put tho matter'through tho Canterbury Football Association. It was decided to ask tho New Zealand Referees’ Association for a report pu tho matter.

NORTH-SOUTH RUGBY

SELECTION RECOMMENDATION MR EVANS NOT AVAILABLE AS MANAGER. [Per United Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, May 4. The Canterbury Rugby Union desires that players should bo selected for the North v.* South Island game irrespective of whether they will be available for tho New Zealand team’s tour of Australia this season. A resolution to this effect was passed by the Management Committee last night. Mr F. T. Jivans, nominated by both tho Canterbury and tho Otago Rugby Union as manager of the New Zealand team to tour Australia, will not be available.

LADY CHAYTOR

FLIGHT TO SYDNEY DELAYED BY HEAD WINDS. Prej« Association —Uj TelsjrapJ*—CoprrijM.. SYDNEY. May 3. Lady Ciiaytor and Mr 11. Richards have imt yet arrived at Sydney from Melbourne, having been delayed by head winds. They will complete their Might to Sydney to-morrow. Lady Ciiaytor denies a report that she will lecture to raise funds to put Wittou Castle, Durham, in order.