SPORT IN BULLER.

Grey River Argus, 30 November 1927, Page 6

SPORT IN BULLER.

(By

"Sasanof. ”)

Carr Kayoed.—Advice received from Winton states that Hector Leckie produced the sleeping draught for .Jimmy Carr in the third round, and although details are meagre, it comes as a surprise to fans to know that Carr took the count, as he can stand a good deal of the rough stuff, and generally weather the storm. This reverse will, of a necessity, come as a. set back to the Millerton miner pug, who will inevitably have to follow the way of all others who essay to “come back.” It is particularly hard luck for Carr, but his great showing against Tommy Griffiths will certainly be some consolation to one who is game as a pebble, and who was forced to rough it to some tune, not having the best of worldly goods thrown at him to help him tide through his career in a degree of comfort that is essential to all who follow the game in the pro ranks. However, Carr may still be offered a chance by some Association to retrieve his laurels, but he would be well advised now to quit it, as he has certainly not disgraced himself, and if he follows the footsteps of other pugs and gets busy on the “smaller fry’’

of Millerton, teaching them the rudiments of the noble art, he will have achieved more for himself than a triumphant come-back. Jeff’s Gym. —“Sasanof” happened across Jack Jeffreys the other evening, who was in rather a muscular vein of and was given the glad tidings that the gymnasium class under his direction was still active, and the lads are showing great promise. The weekly gathering shows a vast improvement, and as “Jeff’’ knows the physical culture business from A to Z. the class can be relied upon to benefit from his expert knowledge. Jeff expressed surprise that more interest has not been taken in the class. He hopes during Carnival Week to put on a grand gymnastic display in connection with the physical culture classes of Granity, Denniston and Burnett’s Face. This is a matter that could well be taken up by the Carnival Committee. “Pip’’ Casey is one of the originals who has stood loyally to his chief and is helping to carry on the good work. “Sasanof’’ has been invited to attend the next meeting of the physical culturists, and hopes to be able to give a full account of their doings. Once a public display is given, no doubt there will be a rush to get into “Jeff’s gym.’’

Trotting Tattle. —Trie short spell of dry weather during the week-end enabled owners to send their charges to the Mill Street course for a work out, but nothing in the nature of anything fast was undertaken. Hilda McKinney and Knocklyn were associated in the fastest spin of the morning over a mile, and the chestnut held Knocklyn safe in a very pleasing display, which some of the hard heads clocked at 26. Bert Lipshon produced the newly arrived Lincoln Pointer, and the gelding is a fine upstanding piece of horseflesh, and may perhaps be ready to take on a mile heat at Christmas. Golden Locanda was worked on the outside by Jack Spillane, and comfortably reeled off a couple of miles, the “ticker” saying 5.8. Bonnie Wrack (Wrack-Bonnie Thorpe) is a nice-looking youngster, and appears to be above the ordinary but, as with all maidens, time will tell. Comfort is still the solid old plodder, and as there are four events on the programme for unhoppled trotters, the mare may have a rough chance of bcisig in the money. The others worked were restricted to light tasks and the following comprise the best of the morning’s workers: Lincoln Pointer (B. Lipsham), Knocklyn (A. Phillips), Comfort (W. Petersen), Red Comet (F. Archer), Bonny Audubon (A. O’Neil), Alpine Melody (J. Robertson), Bonnie Wrack (C. Walsh?), Bonnie Thorpe (W. Roche), Billy Ashley (L. Pain), Wild Peter (J. Comerford), Smithfield (W. Craddock), Rothbell (J. Smith), Hilda McKinney (J. Mulqueen), Golden Locanda (J. Spillane), Logan Prince (J. Prince).