SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9800, 9 May 1924, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

, TURP. May 9 and 10 —Marlborough R.C. May 9 and *lo—Ashburton County R.C. May 15 and 17—Wanganui J.O. May 16 anu 17 —Oamaru J.C. Juno 3 and 4 —Otaki Maori lI.C. June 3,5, and 7 —Auckland R.C. June 3, 5,’ and 7 —Dunedin J.C. June 20 and 21 —Napier Park'R.C. Juno 21 —Brackenfield Hunt Club. June 25 and 26—Hawke’s Bay J.O. June 28 —Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. • July 2—Dannevirko Hunt Club. July 9 and 12—Wellington R.C. July 19 —South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 24—Waiinate District Hunt Club. July 24 and 26 —Gisborne R.C.

EGMONT RACES. INCOME WINS DAVIDSON MEMORIAL. STEEPLES GO TO SIR ROSEBERRY.

RAWER A, May 8. The Egmout meeting was concluded in fine weather. The course was good and the attendance large. The totalisator handled £21,103, againsit £17,001 on the corresponding day last year, making £44,230 for the meeting, as compared with £35,563 last year. Following are the results : Ngamutu Hack .Handicap. —Relintai 1, Puketoi 2, Mountain Ore 3. Also ran: Sunny Vale, Sensible, Dodo, Carnbee, Archeen, Disappointment. Arsene Lupin, Empire Camp, and Lupas'. Won by half a length, with ia, length between second and third. Time: lmin 19sec. Mauawapou Hurdles. —Manga where 1, Captain Sarto 2, Savoury 3. Also ran l : Alteration. The Curragh, Eonmarlc, Silk Rein and White Ranger. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time: 2mm 551-sec.

Opeke Steeplechase. —Sir Roseberry 1, Passin’ Through 2, San Forte 3. Also ran: Starland, Te Maire, Tuki, Lark Hall, Pcueton, , Polthoguc, To Toa, Sly Wink, Aotenroa. and Ivaforte.. Starland and Lark Hall fell. The winner led over most of the jour-ney-and won easily by three lengths; a similar distance between second and third. Time: 4min 16sce.

Mokoia Handicap.—Hipo' 1, Peter Maxwell 2. Avola 3. Also ran : Civility, Crossfire, Awake, Roman and Ho'ri. Won by two lengths; a length aivd a-lialf between second and third. Time: lmin 18 2-sscc. Shorts Handicap. —The Lamb 1, Loved One 2, Midnight Camp 3. Also ran: Blue Peter, Papaponga, Lady Merriwec, Disappointment, Wee Sandy, Red Comet., Mountain Ore, Marquette, Royal Bonus, and Rungho. Won by a length and a-lialf; a head between second and third. Time: lmin 5 4-ssec. Davidson Memorial Handicap.—lncome 1 Peter Maxwell 2, Martian Miss 3.’ Also ran: Cold Steel, Irapuka, L’Amour Ecuador, Sir Burnett, Fleeting. Snatcher, Euchre and Skylight. A fine finish. Won by a head; two lengths and a-lialf between second and third. Time: 2min 2sec. Borough Handicap.--Y-oma 1, Carnbee 2, Sir Pam 3. Also ran: Miss Mickey, Interest, Gold Peak, and Otapawa. Won by three lengths ; a neck between second and third. Time lmin 33 3-ssec. An inquiry was hold into the riding of Whetunui in the Tawhiti Handicap yesterday and Tinker was severely cautioned for crossing.—P.A.

WANGANUI WINTER MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR MINOR EVENTS. HA AVER A. May S. The following handicaps havejoeen ' declared for the minor events at the Wanganui meeting:— j Purua Hack Handicap; 6 furlongs. ; —To Kawa 9.9, Reliutai 9.7, Orchid 9.6, Master Beckwith 9.7, Thu Lamb 9.1, Avonlca 8.12, Avola 8.11, Yoma, Whetunui 8.10. Sunny Vale 8.9, Tussore 5.6, Puketoi. Attractive, "Sensible S.l, Sir Pam 7.11, Blue Peter, Spooney 7.10, John Dix, Bright Eyes 7.8, Dodo 7.0, Treadwell 7.5, Solid d’O'.r, Lucrative 7.4, Elothenes 7.3, ; Ruby Ring, Archeen 7.2, Disappoint-1 meat, Red Comet, Gidgi, Wee Sandy, j Royal Bonus, Arsene. Lupin, , Pra- | tique, Hallownoon, Empire Camp, | Marquette, Bravato, _Gold Piece, Kahumanu, Fiery Lad 7.0. Hack Steeplechase; 2 miles.—Starland 12.4, Prince Rufus 11.3, . Te ' Maire, Sir Roseberry 11.2, Oak Rose, Militaire 10.11, San Forte 10.7, Lark Hall 10.4, Rowan 10.1, Ivipling 9.11, Alahuru, Price. Te Toa 9.9, Birkenclla 9.7, Dignity 9.5, Waiotama‘9.3, Buckeye 9.2, Achillcon, Tarquin, Baidoyle, Roaming, Pourihoiho, Sly Wink, Kaforte, Tokomoana 9.0. . Kaitoke Hack Hurdles: 11 miles.— Anxious Moments, Lochson 11.10, Prince Rufus 11.7, Santiago 11.6, Capt., Sarto, Militaire 11.4, Nukumai 11.1, Mangawliero, Solfanello, Tenterfield', Rowan 10.4, Eonmark 10.0, Puwhero, Royal Fame 9.13, Empyrean, Fan tier 9.9 Merry Bells 9.8, Cushat 9.5, Silk Rein 9.2, White Ranger, Brigadier Bill, Maniatcre/ Scintillation, Bakloyle. Gold "Peak 9.0. Connolly Handicap; II miles. Ngata 9.10. Bonnettcr 9.7, . Sunarh 9.4, Income 9.3 Tame Fox 9.1, Marqueteur 9.0, Cold Steel 8.8, Battle Kniglit 8.5, Scotch Mixture 8.4, Stork 8.0, L’Amour, Trespass 7.12, Santonio 7.11, Arcs 7.10, .Bumptious 7.9, Kilbird, Patuki 7.8, Sir Burnett, Black Cruiser 7.0, Peter Maxwell, Fleeting 6.11, Askari 6.10, Demand, Snatcher, Oucelle, Hallowvonia, Megan, Diamond Ring. potoa, Mountain Crag, Asleep 6.7. Borough Handicap; 6 furlongs. Rational 10.4, Hipo 9.4, Mireusonta 8.12, Martian Miss 8.11, Comical 8.9, Solfanello, Santonio 8.5, Civility 8.2, Ares 8.0, Ecuador. 7.13, Glenross, Lady 'Fingers 7.12, King Quin 7.11, Soli form 7.10, Alaric, Koodoo 7.7 j Orchid 7.6, Pouma 7.4, Some Red 7.0, Misgovern 6.12, Birkie, Avola 6.10, Veil 6.9, Awake 6.8, Megan, Hori 6.7. „ Prince Rufus lias been re-handicap-’ ped at 9.8 in the Century Hurdles. — Press Assn.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR G.N. HURDLES AND STEEPLES. HAWERA, May S. Following aro the handicaps for the Great Northern Hurdles and Steeplechase: — u Great Northern Hurdles; 2-j miles. -—Ngata 11.12, Starland 11.5, Loc-li-ellalo.l3, Vagabond 10.12, Explorer IC.IO, General Advance 10.9, Eerie 10.8 Whanoko 10.7. Silent King 10.6, Lochson 10.6, First Born 10.6, Tmoknlia 10.6, Omaliu 10.5, Alias Melva 10 ", Maunga 10.4, Royal Abbey 10.2. Prince Rufus 9.10, Penury Rose 9.9, E’i Route 9.9, Santiago. Boomerday 99, Pine Arch B ack Art, Oakleigh, King Pellicula. Peter Annans 9.8, Mahgoloiro 9.6, Pamplona, Alteration, Waikaretu 9.4, krjrmas 9.2, The Curragh, Mar-.- Bruce Maintain Peer, Cheer Up, Active, Archie, ’dc. General Rose, Eonmark, Savory, : De’il. Pass in’ Through, Young i'hurn,ham, Karamu 9.0. Cornwall -Handicap; la miles. Ngata 10.6, Te Kara 10.4, Alfort. income 9.12, Comical 9.11, Musketoon Loyal Irish 9.10 Cold Steel 9.6, Royal Present 9.5 Zircon 9.0, Landslide 8.12, Tactful, Kilbird, Santonioß.il, Boomerday, Trespass 8.9, Golden Glass 8.6, Sir Burnett, Eshhoma 8.4 Lapidary, Aerofortis Glen Canny 8.2 Tinohoro’, Illumination, Pelham, Omahu, Diamond Ring, Musical, Miss Egypt Alark, Finnote, Glencnirn, Goid jacket, Nocturne, Perfect Day, Pompey Spooney, Tresillian 8.0.

Great Northern Steeplechase; about miles. —OaMeigh 12.2, Ngata 11.9, Pittsworth, Lochella, Starland 11.4, Glenotus 11.0, Oinahu 10.13, Explorer 10.12, Pamplona. Silverton. Sea De’il 10.8, General Advance 10.6, Lochson, First Born.. Tinokaha 10.3, Miss Melva 10.1, Sir Roseberry, Royal Abbey, Master Peter 9.13, First Line 9.11, Waikaretu, Mary Bruce, Thiagntbu, Guanaco 9.10, Dick 9.9, Young Thurnham, Black Art, King Pcllicule 9.5, Passin’ Through 9.3, Price 9.2, Alteration, Never Despair 9.1, Tuki, Totara Jack; Active, Brown Heath, Ditto, ' Esplanade, General Rose, Maud Wilson 9.0.—P.A. MARLBOROUGH RACES.

Acceptances have been received for the Marlborough Racing Club’s Meeting as follows: Hillersden Handicap Trot; II miles. Pet or thorn, Welcome Boy. Ting-a-Ling, Siluarian, Dulcie Bingen, Bessie Thorpe, scr; Countess Eve, Irish Tom, ’4Syds behind, Ashley Bello 72yds behind. Bombard 204yds behind. Opawa Welter Handicap; 7 furlongs. Stream 9.5, Glucment 9.4, All Gold 8.13, Imperial Spark 8.13, Spelsbury 7.13. Cliquot 7.12, Kilfaire 7.11. Waterlea Cup: H miles, 150 yards. Scion 9.0, Bitters 8.6, Askari 8.3, Zero Hour 8:3, Pantler 7.11, Gamecock 7.9, Cheer Up 7.8, Radiac 7.7, Bayana 7.4, Kalakaua 6.13, Sunbath 6.7. Beaver Hack Handicap; 5 furlongs. Blackhead 9.0, Rene Mavis 8.13, The Bolter 5.5, Bourne Gold 8.3, Martinique 8.1, Jonquil 7.1.2, Axle 7.5, Idleness 7.0. Autumn Handicap; 6 furlongs Prineo Hal 9.0, Backsheesh S.J, Happy Days 8.6, Askari 8.5, Entre Nous '8.3, Gamecock 7.13, Cheer Up 7.12, Barleycorn 7.11, Island 7.7, Aliika 6.7. Wither Handicap Trot; II miles. Jim Beldon, Arrivaux, Lady Audubon, Prince -Leslie, Lady Zora, scr;. Sweet Kathleen. Brandon, Skylark.' Humming Bird, 24yds behind; Proud Joyce 48yds behind, Outstep 60vds behind. 1 Soldiers’ Welter Hack Handicap;

6 furlongs. Imperial Spark 9.9, Blackhead 9.4, Bonlita S.ll, Sunbath 8.9, Spelsbury 8.9, Bonnie Gold 8.7, Martinique 8.0, Axle 7.11. DTOPHON WINS TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. LONDON, May 7. The Two Thousand Guineas resulted: P'iophon 1, Bright Knight 2, Green Fire 3. Twenty started. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. —Reuter. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. OPENING OF HARRIER SEASON.

A good muster of runners turned out yesterday aiternoon at the Oval for the opening of the harrier season. Mr H. F. Forster, president of the Amateur Athletic Club, in opening the season, wished the club and its runners every success. He complimented the club on its effoits to promote cross country running and said that lie was very pleased to see such a good muster of athletes. Ibis form of out-door exercise was within the reach of everyone and lie was pleased to see so many coming forward to take part in it. Air Foster apologised for the absence or Mr Mason, chairman of the chib, but convoyed the latter’s good wishes for the success of the season. Mr T. R. Gordon, vice-president of the club, and a .supporter, also spoke and wished the club every success. The pack started out m charge or club captain C. Brown, with W. Ingram acting as pacemaker. A goou run over a short course was 'indulged in with a run home over the last half-mile, which resulted in W . Ingram coming in first with L. Gray and J. Mercer close in pursuit. Most' or the runners showed good form and give promise of making some or the races very interesting. The next run will take the form of a paper chase and will start from the Oval next Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Members and intending members, as well as footballers, etc., arc invited to take part in this race, which should be atverv interesting one.

CR2BKET. LOISEL CUP. r l OK Oil All U BAY, May o. Unfortunately, the cricket competition for the I.oisel Cup was not completed. I his was mainly due to the bad weather. Tliere wc-re, however, a greater number of matches played than on any previous season. Several eup matches were postponed on ac-, count of Poverty Bay’s intention of sending a team to the Coast on dLiferent occasions. This visit, ot course, never eventuated. It is hoped to go into the matter of turl wickets next season. This; with the lioxio oi Tolaga Bay joining the Coast Association, will add a considerable interest to the game. —Special. ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. LONDON, May 7. As the result of heavy rain, captains have decided not to play till tomorrow in the match South Africa v. Derby. Hampshire made 119 (Hearne_taking 3 for 39), against Middlesex 155 for 4. Cambridge University scored 121 against Sussex 106 lor 3 (Bowloy SO, unfinisbed). Oxford University scored 1.42 against Lancashire 57 for 1. Yorkshire scored 275 (Oldroyd 64) against Glamorgan 23 lor 2. Howling for Glamorgan, Mercer took 4 for 58. —Reuter. EIGHT BALL OVER FOR NEW ZEALAND. (Received May 8, 9.40 p.m.) LONDON, May S. In accordance with the request.ot the New Zealand Cricket Council, the Marylehone Club has extended its rules passed in 1922 as regards the eight ball over and the rolling of the wicket in Australia to Now Zealand. Lord Ernie succeeds Lord Allswtaer in the presidency of the Marylehone Club.—A. and N.Z.C.A. bowling, GISBORNE CLUB. The following games were plnyod yesterday: Open Pairs: Sutton, Hueston 24 v. Hooper. Kymc 12; Clarkson. Stephenson 23 v. McKeague, Wildish 16. Ordinary Games: Hartley, Fairly, Seymour '27 v. Primrose, Sinclair, Sidebottbm 11; Sleatli, Wilson, Beatson 27 v. Bruce, Cossey, T. A. Crawford 19; L. Smith, T. A. Crawford, Maude 28 v. Falconer, Moiicriefr, Robertson,lß. The winter season will commence on Juno 2. SOCCER. TO-MORROW’S TEAMS. The Oddfellows’ team to play Mercantile to-morrow at 3'p.m. sharp will ’ diosen-from the following: T. Hill, ’-rdner, H. Hill, R. Stevenson, A. linker. J. Bacon, E. Reid, S. Hill, A. Chapman. C. Penny, A. Hanna, D Menzics, 11. Bacon and R. Grant. WATERSIDE (1) DRAW WITH HOTSPUR (1). In the game between the Waterside team and tlie newly-formed Hotspur team, the piny whs confined chief, ly to midfield. The Hotspur team is composed of quite a number of soccer converts and consequently their mitial game was slightly troublesome,

and the goal credited to the Waterside, team was accidentally shot by a Hotspur player in his own goal. At half time the score was—Waterside 1, Hotspur 0. In the second half the Hotspur team was re-arranged and this proved a good movement,. The Waterside team were kept continuously in their own territory. After a quarter of an hour’s play, Morgan, tho Waterside custodian, attempted a long clearance, but the hall was returned by Good and a fine goal was scored. From r.ow on great attempts were made by Waterside to score the winning goal, hut the Hotspur defence, proved too solid. The Hotspur team showed very fair form Tor their first outing. FORESTERS (A> 2, BEAT FORESTERS (B) 1. The game played by the above teams was very even. As a result of :<• comer kick, Venables headed in a fine goal. Twig ley kicked a penalty goal which the opposing custodian failed to prevent. McEwan, for Foresters (B) netted just on time, the game ending in a victory for Foresters (A). Mr R. Johnson was relerce lor the two games. hockey. TOKOMARU BAY HOCKEY CT/ÜB. MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUBASSOCIATION.

TO KOMARU BAY, May 5. The annual general meeting of the Tokomaru Bay Ladies’ Hockey Club was held in the Puka Hall on Wed- ! nesday last, Airs J. L. Grant presiding over a good attendance. The annual report and balance sheet were read and adopted, i Votes of congratulations were accorded to Miss < B. Forrester and Mrs Stevens, who were included in the Poverty Bay rep. ladies’ hockey team. Miss C. Oates, the retiring secretary and treasurer, was thanked for her past services to the club. Mrs J. Ij. Gro,ui» wus mm inmouslv re-elected president. Miss D. Pepper was elected secretary and. treasurer for the ensuing year. Miss C. Oates was elected club captain. Mr AY. Oates, sen., was re-elected patron, and also heartily thanked for the assistance he rendered to the touring team whilst competing ior the Haapu Rose Bowl at Gisborne. The following motion was carried unanimously: “That this club is in favor of a sub-association being imailed in the East Coast, and that MY W. Oates, sen. be asked to communicate with ilu! others'clubs in Uawa, Vaiapu and Matakaon Counties, and endeavour to have the sub-association formed as soon as possible, so that a competition may be arranged between the various clubs.” A trophy lias already been promised for competition. 'lt was mentioned at the meeting that Tokomaru Bay had only 'played one game on their own ground last year and one game at Tolaga Bay. * Both games were against Aiangatuiia. Last season there were ladies’ teams playing at To Araroa, Tikitiki, Ruatoreaj Tuparoa, Hiruhamnna, Waipiro, Tokomaru Bay., Mangntuna, and Tolaga Bay. Air Cassia, of Gisborne, has very kindly drawn up a sot of rules which will suitably govern all clubs coming under the proposed sub-Associatiou. Ail players arc hoping that the sub\ssociation will soon he an accomplished fact, so that the competition mav be gone on with.—Special.

TO-MORROW’S MATCHES POSTPONED. The two hockey matches set down for to-morrow, pakeha v. Maori, men’s and ladies’ teams, have been postponed. YESTERDAY’S GAAIES. The hockey season in Gisborne was opened yesterday, when two matches were played on' the reserve, pakeba men and ladies against AJaori men and ladies. The men’s gapie resulted in a win for tiie Mauris by two goals shot by Eopu and Sullivan, to ono scored hv E. Fitxmnurice. The ladies’ match ended in a draw, one goal each. P. U G BA , NOTES AND NEATS. All Rugby fixtures for last Saturday at Tokomaru Bnv were postponed on account of ilie heavy rain.—Special. V. To Whata, the X.Z. rep. league plavor, has applied to tlie X.Z.R.C. for"rc-instateinci.t to the Rugby code. —Special. TO-AIOR H OAV ’ S TEAAIS. Old Boys’ seniors v. Celtic: V oedward, Thomas, Sticlibury, Hansen, Mosley, Alclhlowie, Charles, Devcry, Smith, Sampson, Mon at, Sutcliffe, Harris’, Ataude, Richardson. The following will represent United Service seniors in their match with Rovers on Saturday at the Oval, at 2.45 p.m:—Stevenson, Hunter. Patty, Anderson, Cook, Ale League, Scott, Ogilvie (2), Hampton, Murray, Hail, Cow del I, Fountain, Smith, Bonsfield. Panckhurst, Osmond, Solvander. THE MARI ST TROUBLE. WILL THEY GO IN FOR THE LEAGUE GAME? WELLINGTON, May 8. The New Zealand Rugby Union received' to-night a copy of the resolution by the Wellington Alarist Club protesting against the failure of the central executive to deal promptly and reasonably with the difficulties that existed between the Alarist Old Boys in Christeljurch and the Canterbury Rugby Union. Air S. S. Dean: I suppose all we can do is to receive this. Air E. Wylie said that they had still to hear from Canterbury. Air C. Mullany: Are we going to make any attempt to got them back into the game? Mr Dean: We are waiting on Canterbury now.

Mr Mullany: 1 think we should shako them up again and I think the lot will come hack if they get the ■chance. The longer it goes the worse it gets. Mr Dean: Hold it over till next meeting and that will give them an opportunity. Mr Mullanv: Men are going to Christchurch from the Wellington and Auckland Marist Clubs and are almost sure to join in with the Marists there and play League. Mr Dean: That is so. < The matter was held ever lor a week. —P.A. * “Cold comfort’s, all I offer.”—Roman Fable. Sympathy is not worth much. Sound advice is better. Take Baxter’s Lung Preserver for colds, coughs, influenza, and bronchitis. Famous remedy for over 58 years. Gets to root of trouble and gives instan trelief. Good for the whole family, boing pleasant to take, warming and always dependable. As a tonic it also stands unrivalled. Gen-erous-sized bottle 2s 6d; family size 4s 6d. , WHOOPING COUGH. You cannot check Whooping Cough That is a disease which must run its course. You can however, do much to lessen the severity and, prevent complications, sucli as pneumonia, developing if you will only give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in frequent doses throughout the attack By keeping the'cough loose. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will prevent that awful straining which to often *au»e« permanent injury.