SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7221, 22 April 1884, Page 5

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HORORATA RACES,

The Hororata people held tho annual autumn sports on Friday. Tho weather was all that could be desired, the northwester of tho previous two or three days having subsided without any south-wester following. The attendance was small considering tho fine day. Tho usual booths and games of chance met with at all country meetings, were to bo seen, and all were patronised during tho day. Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin ran one of their totalisators, but they did not do a large business. The sport was good and in men’s sports there were some good fields and close finishes, but the management of the races was far from being good. They wore not started with anything like promptitude. The following are the results : Hororata Autumn Cur, of 8 sovs. For horses that have never won an advertised race. Distance, one mile and a quarter. Mr M. Higgins’ b g Pretender, aged, 9st 21b (A. Derrott) 1 Mr S. Carleton’s br m Maid of Erin, 4;rs, Bst 6ib (O. Derrott) 2 Mr J. Nelson’s br o Young Messenger, 9st ■ (X. Ward) 3

Hailstorm also ran. The race, from the first, virtually lay between Pretender and Maid of Erin, the other two being out of it before half the distance was covered. Pretender and Maid of Erin ran almost neck and neck until the straight, when Pretender took a slight lead and won ty about half a length. A protest was lodged against Pretender. Horoeata Trot Handicap, of ,6 sovs. For horses that have never won an advertised race. Sweepstake for second horse, horse-cover for third. Mr M. Higgins’ Pretender, 150yds 1 Mr M. Higgins’ g m Polly, 200yds 2 Mr A. Gray’s ch g Boss, 30yds 3 A good race between Pretender and Polly, Boss a bad third. Hack Race, of 7 sovs. For horses that never started in an advertised race. No weight under lOat. Distance, one mile. Mr E. Brown’s Polly (M. Higgins) 1 Mr ,T. Smith’s Fawn 2 Mr J. Mnrsden’s Bob ... • The Consolation was won hy Maid of Erin, and the Hurry Scurry by Wee Roddie. Handicap race, 100yds; first prize, .£l— Percy, syds, 1; J. Hall, scr, 2. Five started. Won easily. Throwing hammer; first prize, £1 —T. Jones, 75ft, 1; A. M’Beath, 2. Handicap race, 440yds; first prize, £2— D. Gillanders, 1; T. Mangin, 2. Good race. Six started. Handicap race, 300yds; for hoys under 14 years; first prize, £1; three prizes—T. Higgins, 1; G. Higgins, 2; J. Steele, 3. One-mile Handicap ; prize, £3 —J. Percy, 1; D. Gillanders, 2; W. Brown, 3. Won easily, and good race for second place. Hop, step and jump; prize £2—T. Mangin, 39ft Running high jump; prize £1 —A. M'Beath, sft 2in, 1; T. Mangin, 2, Handicap race, 220yds; for men over 40; prize, £1 Gillanders, 1; M. Healy, 2. Won easily. Egg and basket race. 25 eggs; £1. —T. Mangin, 1• W. Brown, 2. Long jump; prize, £l—J. Hall, 17ft Gin, 1; T. Mangin, 2.

There was a ball in the schoolroom in the evening, which placed .£l6 to the credit of the Club. S.C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. [Pee Peess Association.] TIMAEU, April 21. The following acceptances were received to-night for the S.C.J.C. meeting:— WELTEE HANDICAP. Mokarakara 1 Holderness Eubina I Minerva Princess Eoyal J Orange Lightning STEEPLECHASE. Eona Barbary Black Doctor Karearea Encore Pawn Agent Hercules Clarence | TIMAEU CUP. Lady Emma Vanguard Tasman Nonsense Salvage Ike Poet Sou’-Wester Hippodamia DISTEICT PLATE. Nailor Pawn Mokarakara Myrtle Vinco Orange Lightning Scaltheen SELLING EACB. Mokarakaral Princess Eoyal Billy Tongoriro Scaltheen Orange Lightning Magic PLYING HANDICAP. Marchioness Neil Hippodamia Lady Emma Vanguard Eubina Spinaker t Princess Eoyal Sou’-Wester DJ.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING. [Pee Peess Association.] DUNEDIN, April 21. The following weights were declared tonight for the D. J.C. Birthday Meeting:— provincial handicap. st lb stlb Lady Emma ... 9 2 Tim Whifflor ... 7 6 Salvage 8 2 Minerva 7 2 Turquoise 8 0 Hippodamia ... 613 Taiaroa 712 , Captain Webster... 612 Ike 7 10 I Hazard 0 9 Eubina 7 71 Trumpeter 6 4 Poet 7 7 Billy 6 2 Theuge 7 51 Violin 6 0 tradesmen’s handicap. Lady Emma ... 9 3 Trumpeter 6 7 Turquoise 8 6 Billy 6 S Taiaroa 8 4 Spinaker 6 5 Eubina 8 2 Holderness ... 6 3 Theuge 7 12 Violin ... ... 6 3 Tim Whiffler ... 712 Miss Griffiths ... 6 0 Minerva 7 9 Prosporo 5 12 Gorton 7 7 Molly Bawn ... i 10 Hippodamia ... 7 4 Ncicra r, y Captain Webster,., 7 3 Youth 5 7 Hazard 6 12

WAIMATE RACING CLUB,

A general meeting of members of the Wnimate Boeing Club was held at Dooley’s Hotel, on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance, and Mr E. H, Cameron was vn!..(.. the chair.. The Secretary explained the financial position of the Club. This showed that there was ft debit balance of only #lO odd, although large sums had been spent from time to time in permanent improvements to the course. A discussion ensued, re the question of holding the usual steeplechase meeting in June. It was ultimately decided to hold a meeting of a mixed character on Juno 5, on tho Waimato Racecourse. The Committee appointed for tho purpose reported that they had inspected the course, and found that it could be made suitable for hurdle races or steeplechases. The programme was then drawn up and approved. It includes two steeplechases (Cup, of 75 bovs, and Maiden Plato, of 40 sovs) j two hurdle races (Waimate Handicap, of 50 sovs, and District Race for Hacks, of 20 sovs) ; and two flat race (Consolation, of 25 sovs, and a Selling Hack Race, to be run

in heats). Tho added money amounts to ,£225, Mr M. Stiidholmo was appointed Judge and Handicappori Mr M. M-Qovorin, Starterj Mr M. Mitton, Clerk ol Scales j Mr John Molloy, Treasurer , and Mr W. 8. Armitage, Clerk of tho Course. The weights are duo on May 2G. A letter was road from tho Secretary to tho Canterbury Jockoy Club, stating that ‘‘ tho Jocaey George Alexander, owner Richard Brunton, and horse Jasper,” had been disqualified. It was decided to endorse tho cloiision. A sub-Comimttco was appointed to draw up rules for tho guidance of tho Club, and after passing accounts tho meeting terminated.

FOOTBALL. EAST CHRISTOUUKOU V. KAIAPOT. Thu First Fifteens of these Clubs mot on tho Kainpoi ground on Saturday, when East Christchurch wore rotumod winners by the largo score of 4 goals and 0. tries to nil. The Kainpoi men are now to the game, and no match whatever for such a powerful Club as East Christchurch, who had matters their own way almost from start to finish. For tho first fifteen or twenty minutes there was no score, but after this it began to got monotonous, tho visitors appearing to gain tries whenever they felt disposed. In the second spell, the home team rallied about every five minutes, and then tho yellows had to buckle to, especially on one occasion, when a good piece of backing-up took tho ball to within half-a-dozen yards of their goal lino. The tries were obtained by F. Fuller (4), Mountfort (2), Holmes (2), Kesteven (2), Smith, E. J. Wilson, and J. Fuller, while Fooks kicked tho goals. This player’s place-kicking was remarkably good, some of his attempts made when the 1 ball was within a yard or so of tho touchline only just falling short of the bar. With practice, tho Kainpoi team would prove a good match for any Christchurch Club’s Second Fifteen, and also for one or two of the First Fifteens j but until they pay attention to dribbling and dropkicking, their matches can only result one way. Reid, Griffiths, Champion, and Delamain played well for them on Saturday. Next Saturday East Christchurch meet Sydenham on the former’s -ground. This should prove a tough contest, and one worth witnessing. SYDENHAM v. CHRIST’S COLLEGE. The above teams met on the College ground on Saturday last. Two spells of 45 minutes were played. The College kicked off, and at once made the game fast, forcing their opponents back. Hargreaves made a good pot-shot at goal, the ball hitting the cross-bar. Directly afterwards Robison got over the line. The kick at goal was charged, preventing a successful issue. Sydenham, warmed up, and for some twenty minutes the College were penned, but by the end of the spell, they had extricated themselves from their awkward position. The second spell was made even faster than the first, and want of form was noticeable amongst the majority of the black and white. A scrimmage was formed close to the College line, whence Hulston ran in, and Allardyce kicked a goal from a difficult angle. Hargreaves and Hamilton made some effective runs, but the blue forwards rushed the ball back. Hulston helped by a run close to touch-line, with the result that the College were forced down. Allardyce,who had been playing with good judgment, justafterwards landed the leather well over the bar. Several toughly-fought scrimmages took place in the College twenty-five, and, bare-footed, M'Lean finished the game by bowling over a few of his opponents, and getting over the line. The kick proved ineffectual. Sydenham thus won by 11 points to 2. Hargreaves, Hamilton (2), Atchley, Webb, and Harman played best for the College. The Sydenham forwards worked well, Doßbs, Fleming, and Hoban particularly so. Allardyce, Hulston, and J. Fleming showed excellent form behind. MEEIYALE v. CANTERBURY COLLEGE. On Saturday, the above Clubs played their first match on the ground of the latter in two spells of 45 minutes each. The game was started by Halley kicking off for Merivale. Montgomery failing to return the ball, the College were at once penned in near their goal line, and after a lot of scrimmaging, Reid obtained a touchdown near the touch-line. Hiddleston failed in the try at goal. There was no further score in this spell. After the kick off, there was some hard scrimmaging in the centre of the field. The ball was gradually brought into the College quarters, when Halley secured it, and after a good run, passed to Lowry, who secured a touch-down. The try, a very easy one, was again entrusted to Hiddlestone, and resulted in another failure. The ball was now rushed down the field by the College forwards, to be again brought into the middle of the ground, where it mostly remained till time was called. Merivale won the match by four points to nil. Passing w r as a leading feature in the College play. RICHMOND CLUB. The following matches have been arranged for the First Fifteen of the above Club, all of them being against Second Fifteens except where specially mentioned : April 26: Merivale, at Richmond May 3 : Sydenham „ ~ „ 10: East Christchurch, at East Christchurch „ 17: North Canterbury, at Hangiora „ 31: Christchurch, at Christchurch June 7: Sydenham, at Sydenham „ 14; Merivale F.C., at Richmond „ 21: North Canterbury „ „ ~ 28 : Canterbury College (First Fifteen) at Richmond July 5: Christchurch, at Richmond „ 12: East Christchurch, at Richmond „ 26: Canterbury College (First Fifteen), at Richmond August 2: Sydenham P,C., at Richmond „ 8: East Christchurch, at East Christchurch August 16 : North Canterbury, at Rangiora.

The Christchurch Club held their opening game on Saturday afternoon, and although several of the prominent members of the Club were unavoidably absent there was a fair muster, and a good game resulted. The captain’s side won by a goal and a try to a try. A special meeting of the Club is called for this evening. The business being of importance, all members are requested to try and be present.

The members of the North CanterburyClub played a practice match on Saturday afternoon, sides being chpsen by Messrs Torlesso and Hossack. The game was a very enjoyable one, and resulted in favour of the team captained by the latter, the score being eight points to four. The match arranged to bo played on Saturday next against the Kaiapoi Club has been postponed. . A match was played on Saturday between the Sydenham Juniors and a team of the Kichmond Club, resulting in a victory for the Juniors by four tries .to one. Donnelly obtained throe of the trios. The Second Fifteen of East Christchurch were beaten by Lincoln College. White, as last year, played a splendid game, and the Match Committee of tho Union really ought to endeavour to secure his services for tho Province this year, Tho College have also tho advantage of tho services of a Clifton College player, under whose hints they manifest already decided improvement, and this year they promise to take a groat deal more beating than in former seasons. The score was a goal to a try. Tho Third Fifteen of East Christchurch beat tho Boys’ High Sohool by three tries (six points) to nil, Charlesworth, Hobbs, and Barge did the scoring. A match was played on Saturday between Sumner College and Cathedral School, and resulted in a victory for the latter by two goals and six tries to nil, LAWN TENNIS. LANCASTER PARE. There was a large gathering of members and visitors at Lancaster Park on Saturday

last, when tho final games of tho handicap tournament were playdll. It was arranged that tho losers in tho first round should play for a second prize, Mr Morris and Mrs Maclean receiving 15, beat Mr Kimbell and Miss Ormond for tho first prize, and Mr Hales and Miss Cookson, giving Mr Meares and Miss Thomson half 15, wen the second prize. Mr Short and Miss Meares, tho champion players, each received a tennis racquet. Lady Wilson kindly made the presentations on behalf of the Club, and in doing so offered a prize for next season’s competition. Cheers were then given for tho winners, for Lady Wilson and for Mr W. Ollivior. The following is the score:— First Piiizk. Mr Vallatigo mil Mias Kimbell, giving half 16, boat Mr Bdwnrduand Miss Bob!non 0— f>, 5-6, 6—o, Mr filunro and Miss Greenwood, receiving 16, beat Mr Barkas and Mis* Jbingnrd o—3, o—2. Mr Short and Miss Gordon, giving half 15 and 3 bisques, beat Mr Ozuuno and Mins B. Robison 0—3,4—0, 0-2. Mr 1,. Cnif and Mins Ollivior beat Mr Maclean and Miss Meares o—4, 0 -3 Mr Kimboll and Miss Ormond boat Mr Meares and Miss Thomson o—l, 0-2. Mr E. Morris and Mrs Maclean, receiving 30, boat Mr Du Pni and Miss Gibson o—l, o—l. Mr Marshall and Miss V, Hannan beat Mr 11.I 1 . Loughnnn and Miss N. Reeves o—4, 3—o, o—3. Mr Fisher and Mrs Ollivior. receiving half 15, heat Mr Halos and Miss Cookson o—l, o—3. Mr H. O’D. Moaros and Miss li. Loughnnn beat Mr W. Ollivler and Miss Macfarlano o—s, o—l. 11. Mr Kimboll and Miss Ormond, receiving half 30 and 3 bisques, boat Mr Short and Miss Gordon o—4,0 —4, 6 —6, 6—4,

Mr Vailango and Miss Kimboll, giving half 15, boat Mr H. O’D. Meares and Miss 11. Loughuan o—s, 6-6, 0-6. Mr Fisher and Mrs Ollivior, receiving 16, boat Mr Marshall and Miss F. Hannan o—2, 6—3. Mr E. Morris and Mrs Maclean bent Mr Munro and Miss Greenwood 4—o, 6—5, o—4. Mr L. Cuif and Miss Ollivior ft bye. HI. Mr R. Morris and Mrs Maclean, receiving 30, boat Mr Vailango and Miss Kimbell 6—4, 6—5. Mr Kimbell and Miss Ormond, recoiviag 15, beat Mr L. Cuff and Miss Ollivier o—2, 6—3. Mr Fisher and Mrs Ollivier a bye. IV. Mr B. Morris and Mrs Maclean, receiving 16, heat Mr Fisher and Mrs Ollivier 5—6, 6—2, 6—3. Mr Kimbell and Miss Ormond a bye, FINAL BOUND. Mr E. Morris and Mrs Maclean, receiving 15, boat Mr Kimbell and Miss Ormond o—6, 6—l, 6-4. Second Prize, Mr Hales and Miss Cookson, receiving 15, beat Mr Ozauue and Miss B. Eobison 6—4, 6—4. Mr Maclean and Mias Meares beat Mr W. Ollivier and Miss Maofarlane 2—6, 6—5, 6—4. Mr Du Pre and Miss Gibson, giving half 15, beat Mr W. hobisou and Miss N. Beeves 6—3, 6—3. Mr Meares and Miss Thomson beat Mr Barkas and Miss Lingard 6—3, 6—o. Mr Edwards and Miss Eobison a bye, 11. Mr Hales and Hiss Cookson, receiving half 15, beat Mr Edwards and Miss Eobison 6—2,6—3. Mr Maclean and Miss Meares beat Mr Du Pr< and Miss Gibson 3—6, 6—B, 6—3. Mr Meares and Miss Thomson a bye. 111. Mr Hales and Miss Cookson, receiving half 15, beat Mr Maclean and Miss Meares 6—4, 6—4. Mr Meares and Miss Thomson a bye. ' PINAL ROUND. Mr Hales and Miss Cookson, giving halt 15, beat Mr Meares and Miss Thomson 6—4,6—2. CANTERBURY CLUB.

The increasing interest taken in tennis led the Committee of this Club to organise, during last month, a double-handed handicap tournament on their grounds in Cranxner square. Taking the play all. round, the tennis was extremely satisfactory, and shows a marked improvement on former years. In several of the ties the players were very evenly matched, the contests being exceedingly close, as many as 22 games in one set being played. Messrs E. Eoss and F. Wilding, the Club’s representatives against Dunedin, started from scratch, but did not succeed in getting further than the second round. The winners, Messrs Gould and Bruges, had all their work cut out in the final tie, each set being called five games all. There were 24entries in each round. Advantage sets were played. Appended is the score : Messrs J. Gould, and P. H. Bruges (halt 30 and 1 bisque) beat Messrs G. Eoss and C. Boss (15). Two sets to one—6—2, 6—3, 3—6. Messrs Beswick and Higgins (30) beat Messrs Flint and Gueritz (15 and 2 bisques). Two sets to love —6—2, 6 —3, Messrs E. Eoss and P. Wilding (scratch) beat Messrs J. B. Harrison and W. H. Spackman (6—15 and 2 bisques). Two sets to one—6—4, 7 —5, *—6. Messrs Corfe and T. D. Condell (IS and 2 bisques) beat Messrs H. A. Scott and Hon Parker (half 30). Two sets to lore—6—4, 7 —5. Messrs H. Cotterill and E. Cetterill (15 and 2 bisques) beat Messrs G. Hales and M'loren (30). Two sets to love —B—2, 6 —3. Messrs J. S. Williams and A. Eoss (half 30 and 2 bisques) beat Messrs W. V. Million and A. E. 6. Ehodes (half 30). Two sets to one—9—7, 9—7, 511. Messrs H, Cotterill and E. Cotterill beat Messrs E. Boss and P. Wilding. Two sets to love—6—3, 6Messrs C. Corfe and T. D. Condell beat Messrs J. S. Williams and A. Eoss. Two sets to love—6—t, 6—l. Messrs J. Gonld and P. H. Bruges beat Messrs Beswick and Higgins. Two sets to one—6 —4, 6—4, 10—12. 111. Messrs C. Corfe and T. D. Condell beat Messrs H. Cotterill and E. Cotterill. Two seta to love — 6-4, 6—4. Messrs J. Gould and P. H. Bruges, a bye. FINAL BOUND.

Messrs J. Gould and S'. H. Bruges Seat Messrs C. Corfe aud T. D. Condell. Two sets to love—lo—B. 7-5.