BENEFIT FOOTBALL

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 3372, 1 October 1931, Page 5

BENEFIT FOOTBALL

NEXT SATURDAY'S GAMES. AUCTIONEERS v. BANKS AND LAW. Notwithstanding that local chemists are getting in extra supplies of liniments for stiff joints, this is not dampening the spirit of members of the two teams representing the Auctioneers, and Banks and Law which are to play in a benefit Rugby football match on the Domain on Saturday. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Maniapoto Silver Band and the Civic League, and the cause, being a worthy one, the support of the public is anticipated. Track Notes. It is stated, on good authority, that secret track work for the event has been indulged in, so that it is difficult to forecast the issue. Generally speaking the fields look pretty good, however. There has been one change in the banks and law field; Hine (junior) is to take the place of Davison, the latter, a lightweight, having strained a tendon at Waitomo last night, and has consequently been scratched for all engagements. In any case, the punters favoured the bigger and more seasoned horse, so his inclusion will be a popular one. Hine was not included in the original field owing to a bad fetlock, but this has now sufficiently recovered to permit of his inclusion. " On the Auctioneers' side there are several young colts who have been making a pretty good showing this year, these being Voyce, Evans, Lusk, Cameron Any of these four should be among the placed horses. Others who have been heard of and who are quite likely to stage a come-back are Hislop, Alexander and Coates. The first mentioned has been on a meagre diet of Paeroa and Lemon for several weeks and he is looking pretty fit. The outsiders, any of whom will pay big money to win, are Delaney, Olney, Bennett, Nicholson and Liddy, the last two mentioned being Otorohanga entries, and inside information concerning these two will be of value. Chitty and Browne come into the colt section. The former is a bit wild and may give trouble at the tape, but punters wanting to take a risk need not be put off by his colours. Browne hasn't been on the track for a couple of seasons, which has been somewhat disappointing. He has gone into another "class." He should show a good burst of speed, however, if he gets the inside running.

The Banks and Law field contains some interesting material. Tilley and McCarthy will go out red hot favourites, while Ingpen, who has been very highly trained and has done a lot of running lately should be next in the order of betting. In the lightweight division there are Ormsby and Hansen. The latter is a nice looking thing, and will be a hot favourite among the ladies on the side-line. In the light-heavyweights Baker, Irvine, Churcher, Podevin, Blackman and Willis are all showing pretty good form. "Churcher" looks particularly "good." Podevin is probably carrying a little too much condition, but if the going happens to be hard, he will be worth while considering. Higgins and Cameron are two well-known horses. The former is in the fullback position, and the order of favouritism is bound to be changed if the track is heavy. Cameron is a seasoned horse, and his solid condition should stand him in good stead in a hard contest. Dick is in a class of his own, and it is hard to say how he will run; he will prove thoroughly reliable, however, if he can keep his mind on the race and not keep thinking of the smoko in the evening. The responsibility will rest with Jack Hetet to see that the race is run according to the rules, and severe penalties may be expected if there are any attempts at "flying starts," etc.