SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9771, 31 July 1924, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF.

RACING FIXTURES

Aug. 2—Christchurch Hunt Steeplochaise (at Riec-arton). Aug. 12, 14, and 16—Canterbury J.C. Grand National. GLOAMING~ IN SYDNEY.. - « ECHO OF CHRISTCHURCH INCIDENT. MR. GREENWOOD EXPLAINS. (Received July 30, 5 p.m.> SYDNEY, July 30. Mr. Greenwood, interviewed, said the reason lie brought Gloaming so often to Australia was because whether he wins or even runs in a race he knew the Sydney people appreciated a good horse. He knew he would get a good reception, not like that affair in the Christchurch Challenge Stakes, when there was an outory after the race. Explaining the circumstances', Mr. Greenwood said there wore only three runners. One of them, ai two-year-old, Gaillard, played up anti interfered with Gloaming. Naturally the latter resented it and the starter sent Gloaming to the outside though that was against the Rules of Racing in New Zealand, wlucli stipulate that a horse can be ordered to stand behind, the field hut not sent to the outside. Gloaming was turned side on when the barrier rose and raced off at a tangent before ho could be straightened. This gave the other two runners twenty lengths’ ; start. Even SO’ Razzle Dazzle only j beat Gloaming by a short head, mak- ! mg obvious what a good thing it j would have been for Gloaming with an even start. After the race there 1 was a peculiar demonstration, a mix- ! cd affair, witli some cheering. Gloanv ; mg’s was such a good performance j that others might have been shouting ; glee at his downfall and the backers j of Razzle Dazzle cheering beca use she i had won for them. Mr. Greenwood j added: _ “I knew from experience that things would be different in Australia. Whatever happens to lilm lie will get a hearty welcome at Randwick if he gets fit and well to the j post, whether he can win or not. i Gloaming has landed sound and well.” ; Mr. Greenwood expects him to re- ' produce his best form. i

At the present time some thirty N.Z. racehorses are housed at Chisholm’s stables, Randwiek. —U.P.A.

TRAINING NOTES. (By “Cynic.”} Uiere was very little fast work yesterday morning. The track was in good order. Malfia did steady work on the plough. Welcome Sound did steady work. He also looks bright. Manutai, Hyrax and Cairo did steady work. No fault could be found with them. Night Song did light work. Whispering Sam did long slow work. Rowley cantered twice on the plough. Jovial and Garzoif covered six furlongs in 1.19. Fortunio worked slowly on the plough. He is feeling his bump in the steeplechase a little.

Manu Pango, Tecbir and Only Hope did nice work on the plough. Radio jumped a few fences. Golden Point worked steadily. Kilroe, Pcrlc do Leon and Polydamus each worked steadily. Royal Alf was exercised and looks none the worse for his racing. Cuvier Light hit out nicely. He has 'suffered nothing by his fall last Thursday. Esquimaux and Matin Bell were worked on the plough. H. Goscomb’s Autumn yearlings wore sprinted and went pleasingly. DEATH CXF MELBOURNE CUP WINNER. SYDNEY. July 3Q. The racehorse Bitalii, last year's winner of the Melbourne Oup, died as j the result of a chill, caught while j travelling from Melbourne -to Adelaide | to compete in the Cup.—U.P.A. I

ATHLETICS.

OLYMPIC GAMES. FAILURE OF OLYMPIC GAMES RECOGNISED. FRENCH PRESS CRITICISE MANAGEMENT. PARIS, July 29. French newspapers acknowledge that the Olympic games were not a success, and the general management’s error of organisation are severely criticised. It appears to lie generally agreed that the games arc too long drawn out. It is suggested that a more severe qualification test should be set competitors, with a view to eliminating all those whose certified achievements are not truly up to Olympic standard. The number of competitors would thus he reduced to a quarter, obviating delay and ensuring superior quality of the sport. —A. and N.Z.C.A.

MAKAR AKA RACE TO-DAY. What should prove one of the most interesting events of the cross country season will take place this afternoon. Starting at 2.30 p.m. from the Domain gates on Childers Road the anto Makaraka will he held. A good contest is anticipated, as Mr J. Pollock, club handicapper, has framed the starts, so that it is very hard to pick the winner. If running up to last season’s track form, W. McDonald should be hard to beat, hut, so far this season, ho has not shown up very prominently in any of his races. j. Fraser, on the limit, ran well in the Barker’s Hill race, and to-day may be capable of going one better. The back markers, Howell, Hayes, and Ingram, all have a show but will have to run slick times to* catch the limit men. J. Mercer, winner of the last race, and' T. Kent, third in the Barker’s Hill event, are to-day on the same manic, and these two should fully extend the men starting behind them. There will he one or two now performers out and it will he interesting to see how they perforin. One of the newcomers is reported to he a bit above the ordinary and may spring a surprise. Mr Bert Lowe lias again offered the club a valuable trophy for the ivinner of this event. The lace will start sharp on time and will be held wet or fine. tennis.

DAVIS OUP MATCHES. FRANCE DEFEATS BRITAIN. LONDON, July 29. At Eastbourne, France earned the i-io-ht to meet Ozecho-Slovakia in the Davis Cu-p European final to-day debating Britain, by seeming the first three matches in the doubles. Borotra and Brngnon (Fran-e) beat M -snam and Godfree (Britain,, 6—4, 6—3.—Reuter. IONDON July 2 9. In the Davis Oup tennis contest at EastoLe Gilbert (Britain) beat cPlfi Lacoste beat Kmgscote—g—6' a—6,’ 3—6, 6—2, G 4. WOOD DEFEATS PATTERSON. (Received ‘Julv 30, 11 p.m.) NEW YORK, July 30 v At Seabright, in the exhibition si®-

I RUGBY. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The Rugby referees for next Saturday are as follows: — ! Seniors: Y.M.P. v. Ngatapa, No. 1 2.45 p.m., Mr A. Wallace. .Juniors: Rovers v. Y.M.P., No. 1 ground 115 p.m., Mr Malionc; ICaitiCifcy v. High School, No. .2, 2.45, Mr Poswillo. Third grade: Rovers v. High School, No 3, 2.45 p.m. Mr Pritchard; Celtic v. Old Boys, No. 2, 1.15, Mr ‘Burge.

MATCH WITH BAY OF PLENTY

POVERTY BAY TEAM. The following players have been chosen to represent Poverty Bay against Bay of Plenty, to he played on the Oval on Saturday, August 16: Full-back: J. Leslie. Threequartors: McFarlane, Langlands and R. Whaitiri. Five-eighths: Mouat, Tureia. ' Halif-back: Piki Smith. Forwards: J. Scott, E. Torrie, Thomas, Stichbury, George Scott, M. Whaitiri, Matthews, Devery. Emergencies. —Forwards: J. Heeney, Higgs; backs: Harris, J. Torrie. The. Poverty Bay Rugby Union have made arrangements with a coach. Mr Hampton, to meet players on Thursday night at 7.30 at Mr. Lysnar’s gymnasium rooms, Peel Street. Every member of the above team must be present and in the event of their not putting in an appearance their places will he filled by other players. Mr. Hampton will also arrange for other practices to be held later.

BIBBINGTON SHIELD MATCH. PARTATUA, July 30. A Bibbington 8 hie id match was played in stormy weather. The ground was sodden. Bush (the holders) won by 9 points to liorowhenua’s nil. — P'.A.

INTERCOLLEGIATE MATCH

PALMERSTON NORTH BEAT WANGANUI.

WANGANUI, July 29

J The annual Rugby match, Wanga- . nui Collegiate School v. Palmerston ! North High School, was decided tol day, High School winning a close ! game by 12 points to 11. Wanganui ; lead early in the second spell by 11 jto 3. The visitors crept up and scor- ! ed the deciding try just on time.— Press Assn.

i SOCCER. I 1 MANAWATU BEATS CHINESE. i THRILLING GAME ON HEAVY i j GROUND. I I t I j PALMERSTON N., July 29. * The Chinese Universities’ Soccer j team was defeated by Manawatu to- j j day by one goal to nil after a fast I and thrilling game on a heavy ground. | i The visitors showed remarkable apti- i tude and, despite the unfavorable i , conditions, gave an attractive and ' pleasing display of the association i code. They had easily the better ol 1 the first spell, which ended without any score. While Manawatu certainly . showed to better advantage after the ; interval, the fact remains that China i at least held her own and the score, | one to nil, in favor of Manawatu, was not a true indication of the game or the relative merits of the contestants. Manawatu’s goal was scored halfway through the second spell, a. rebound going through after the goalkeeper had seemingly cleared a great Manawatu attack. The display of Pao Ching Ti in goa for the students has never been equalled in the Manawatu and he received two flattering ovations on leaving the field, one at half-time and the other at the conclusion of the game. The passing of the Chinese was very fine and the combination excellent. They' failed by being too gentle at the goal mouth but are learning rapidly N.Z. tactics. The Rev. C. W. Duncum'b refereed. The visitors subsequently were entertained by the Manawatu Association executive and prominent citizens, when two magnificent cups subscribed to by the Chinese residents were presented’. One goes to to-day’s victors ,and the other for competition in' China.—Press Assn.

HOCKEY.

HAAPU ROSE BOWL TOURNAMENT.

MAHAKI THE WINNERS

A large crowd attended the hockey matches at the Reserve yesterday afternoon to witness the final matches. The public were not disappointed, as the games were some of the best seen for a long time. Although this was the third successive day on which the teams have played, they did not slacken up in their efforts. The last match played leaves"Mahaki winners of the Haapu Rose Bowl, thus closing the tournament so far as that trophy is concerned.

To-day’s matches should draw a big attendance as the selectors have spared no efforts to obtain the best players in the district to represent the teams in tho Town v. Country match There is also, the trial men’s match from which will be chosen the representative team to defend the Nordon Oup next week. The results of the matches played yesterday are as follows : ROVERS (1) DEFEAT MANUTUKE (0).

Though Manutuke had the better team, on the afternoon's play Rovers deserved their win. The game was fast and willing right through, each team being in attack and them in defence. The first spell ended with no score and up until then play was fairly even.- On resuming, Rovers made several combined efforts to penetrate the defence, and were at last rewarded. Miss MoKay scoring a nice goal. The play then became faster and Manutuke made many determined attempts to equalise; but lacked the finish. The defence of Rovers was great, especially Miss I. Robb, who played the finest game on the field. The forward line for Rovers worked hard, the most prominent being Misses Johnstone, Roberts and Jones. Manutuke could not bring off the combination of which they are capable, though it took a good team to stop thorn. Misses M. Hepburn, O. Whaitiri and E. Hale were the pick of the forwards. The best work in the hacks was put in by Misses Puha and Brown and Mrs. Carnegie.- The game concluded with Rovers winning by one goal to nil. Mr. J. Henderson gave satisfaction with the whistle.

MAHAKI (3) DEFEAT MURIWAI (1).

The final game of the afternoon was | a fitting finish to a very successful tournament. Interest ran high right • up until the last whistle. The comr halation of the winners was, however, the deciding factor which enabled them to score three goals to their opponents’ one. The lasers had several fine opportunities to score, but infringements in the circle spoilt ! them. Miss Fa-uehelle, the Muriwai j i retain, made several desperate at- ' tempts to find the goal, only succeeding once. Misses Mamisscn and Renata also gave a good display in tho j forwards, and Miss Hill in the half- . line. Mahaki’s most prominent players were Mrs. B. Thompson and Misses Tamatia and Tawhiorangi, each of whom scored. The whole back line played a splendid defensive game. The final score, Mahaki 3. Mu-riwai 1. thus left the former the winners of . the Haapu Rose Bowl. Messrs. Cas- . sin and Olsen rofereed. - , The matches for to-day are: Men's

r ?rial Match, 2 p.m.; ladies. Town v. Country, 3 p.m. TOWN V. COUNTRY. The following will represent the Country in the Country v. Town match on the Childers Road Reserve to-day at 3 p.m.: Goalie, Miss K. Kapuaroa (Mahaki); full-backs, Misses R. .Brown (Manutuke) and E. Canagie (Manutuke); halves, Misses I. Robb (Rovers), E. Hill (Muriwai), and W. Whaitiri (Manutuke); forwards, Misses E. Hale (Manutuke). M. Hepburn (Manutuke), Faucholl (Muriwai), Renata (Muriwai), and Tucker (Mahaki). Reserves: Misses Mini (Mahaki), N. Gallagher (Rovers), M. Teota (Manutuke), R. Kingi (Mahaki). The team will play in Manutuke colors.

CRICKET.

SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. FOURTH TEST ABANDONED THROUGH RAIN. LONDON, July 29. Owing to torrential rain, the South African fourth test match was abandoned. In the abandoned South African test match, Tate took three wickets for 34; Dick Tyldesley one for 11.— Reuter.

COUNTY MATCHES ABANDONED

LONDON, July 29. Rain generally interfered with play in the twenty-fifth round, of the county cricket contest. A number of matches were abandoned. Playing for Kent against Leicester, Woolley made 141 and Seymour 80 (not out). Ashdown took four wickets for 13. Freeman four for 28.

Playing for Yorkshire against Glamorgan, Macfarlane took four for 37 and Waddington four for 17.—-Reuter.

RUGBY LEAGUE. ENGLISHMEN BEAT AUCKLAND PROVINCE; AUCKLAND. July 30. The English League team defeated Auckland province by 28 points to 13. The ground was rather soft in places, but tho ball was dry and conditions favored the visitors.—P.A. SWIMMING. HAD I<TELD WINS ENGLISH 500 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. BEAUREPAIRE SECOND. (Received July 30, 10.40 p.m.) LONDON, July 29. The English five hundred yards swimming championship was contested at Hyde Baths and won by Hatfield in 374 secs. Beaurepaire was second in 396 secs. Charlton retired, on doctor’s orders after the semi-final, which lie swam in 384 secs. His indisposition is not serious.—A. and N.Z.C.A.