SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7229, 1 May 1884, Page 5

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Owner" and trainers are reminded that " scions for the Wanganui SteepleT "'.nv .';io to-dav, while entries for all in the Grand National oust be nmuV to-morrow. CAMBRIDGE RACES. [Per Press Association.] CAMBRIDGE. Arßit, 30. The following were the results of tho races held to-day : MAU>KN' M.ATK. Alpha • \ KsnsSold colt - HANMUOAV UCROI.ES. Pranoh'r \ Vain-lav " *** ' Jformanby • ' "" ~ Fisbwoman 1 Administrator • • ST'.OiJTS ViANI'H'AP. Mitrailleuse * Cousul MAHTX STF.KTI.'COKASE. ■Fsirpfc v I - g Wiliams. rider of WitW.i'in the Shorts Haudiea". was fined ~ : » { " or insolence and X 3 for disobedience f•' the starter. THE SYDNEY CUP. The .iAUis gives tho f .Slowing description of the race in which Martini-Henry and Morpeth came to -rief:Sypxf.v Crr, -0 sovs eac:i. witn oCO eovs added: second ho:.-e to rceoive 50 sovs, ami third horse '2O so:*, from tho prize. Mr J. Mona.Th.r.r& ns oh u' 1-Vo, by The Drnuinu>r -Kompiu? O: -1, >vr>, »'«■ 4!b (S>untU) 1 Mr J Mavo'sb m Kmi*«■«■., I'vrs, 7st Tib, iucindiiiif 7ib iwiolty " - (Nicholson) 2 Mr J. Motuwha-u's ns br h Sardonyx, Syrs, Sst li-.i.b ' (Huxley) 3 Hon J. White's ch c Morpeth. 4yrs, Ost 31b-* (Hales) 0 ikfr W. Gannon's br h Sweet William, syr3, Bst joib (Batty) 0 Hon J. White's b c 3l.irtiai-l< er.ry, Syrs, !-st 101 b (Power) 0 Mr W. B. Hall's b h PeHJlell, srrs, Bst 71b (Colley) 0 Mr D S. Wallace's b c I.e Grand, 3yrs, Sst 51b (O'Brien) 0 Mr W. C. Cooler's br h Stockdale, aged, 7sfc 121 b (l.amond) 0 Mr W. J. Forrester's b c Soldier Boy, 4yrs, 7st 131 b, including 3ib penalty (Williamson) 0 Mr J. Leek's b c Aide-do-Camp, 4yrs, 7st 9!b (Robertson) 0 Mr J. Mondy's br e First Demon, Syrs, 7st 71b (Gainsforth) 0 Mr J. A.-Lausr's ch c Kin? of the Vale, tyrs. 7st 61b ..." (Ivimy) 0 Mr T. Shore's (ns) eh h Old Gold, 6yrs, 7st 51b (Moore) 0 Mr T. Small's b h Polestar, asced, 7st 31b, carried 7st 101 b (Gallnsrher) 0 Mr "W. Briccb. sb f Little Sister. 3yrs, 7st 131 b (Young) 0

TWr J. Williams' b c Wheatm&it, oyrs, 7st (Kelso) 0 Mr W. J. Forrciter's b p Here's Lnek, 3jrs, 6st 12it> (Leadbitter) 0 J£r W. Kitu's "oik c Xcrnuuby, 4yrs, 6st 101 b (Gough) 0 3lr T. S:urroson's br h Australian, 6yrs, Sst2lb * (Greeaholgh) 0 Hr G. Pagan's b or br i Phyllis, 4vrs, Cst (Bonrke) 0

Betting: 5 to 2 agst Le Grand, 5 to 1 agst Empress, G to 1 agst Pell Mell, 10 to 1 agst Sardonyx, 12 to 1 agst Sweet "William, Nonnanby, and Morpeth, 14 to 1 agst Martini-Henry, First Demon, and Here's Luck, 10 to 1 agst King of the Vale, 20 to 1 each ngst Favo and Phyllis. In a light drizzling shower, Mr Gannon marshalled his forces at the post, and he did not Ireop the. spectators long in suspense, for taking advantage of a favourable opportunity, he dropped his flag to a capital start, and Here's Luck at once shot to the front, and cut out the work at a capital pace, Phyllis, Old Gold, First Demon, and Favo being his immediate attendants. Here's Luck forced the pace up the hill, and along the bend, Old Gold close at his side, and a length away were Favo and Phyllis, abiut a dozen others being closehy bunched; amongst these was Martini-Henry, who was lifted off his legs, and fell. Morpeth, who was in the rearmost division, stumbled over him, and coming down, broke his off foreleg badly, and Power's shoulder-blade was fractured. Le Grand was interfered with in the scrimmage, and dropped to the rear. Here's Luck and Old Gold had in the meantime led the others into the straight, and they ■were first past the stand, First Demon, Favo, Stoekdale and Norinanby all lying handy, while King of the Yale, Le Grand, and Little Sister were acting as whippersin. No material alteration occurred as they rounded the turn and ran along the back stretch, but rising the hill Le Grand improved his position, and Pell Mell made a run towards the front. Here's Luck was first up the hill, but Old Gold now began to betray symptoms of distress, and j est before reaching the three furlong post Favo assumed command, and led round the home turn, at which point Le Grand made a bold bid for victory and ran into second place, only to give way to Empress, who made a determined eifort at the distance, and got within a length of the light weight. Here Le Grand made another bold effort, but it was an expiring one, and Empress was left in attendance upon Favo, Sardonyx coming with his customary rush ; but the light weight served Favo, who sailed along without much effort, and won by two lengths, a neck separating Empress and Sardonyx, next to whom came Normanby, Here's Luck, Le Grand, King of the Vale, Sweet William, Phyllis, Pell Mell, and Little Sister ; the last to pass the post being Polestar, Soldier Boy, Old Gold, and Young Australian. Time —3min 3Csec. The Christchurch hounds met again at Southbridge on Tuesday morning. The sport appears at every succeeding meet to be more eagerly followed, and on Tuesday morning the township had a very pretty appearance. The followers of "John Peel," among whom there was a fair sprinkling of ladies, both riding and driving, mustered to the number of 40 or more. About 11 o'clock a start wa3 made to Trjphook'i- part of the Be Wield estate, which Sir Campbell had very kindly allowed them to draw. A hare was soon found, and a merry run of about twenty minutes, during which some fairly stiff country had to be negotiated terminated in a kill close to Mr Gabbie's farm. The master, Captain Cotton, was invited by this gentleman to go over his place. The offer was gladly accepted, and in the first paddock the gladsome muaic of the hound proclaimed a find. A capital run ensued, during which there were a few spills, but none serious, with the exception of Mr Houston, whose horse stumbled and fell, throwing him heavily to the ground. He was cut badly about ths face, and injured internally. The run lasted about half an Hour, the hounds keeping the line the whole time, and pass was eventually killed m the North Eakaia road. Mr Gabbie then invited all to luncheon, and his hospitality was greatly appreciated. Heavy rain a* this point began to fall, and the master wnsely decided to turn for home. Amongst those outriding were Miss Cryer and four other ladies, Messrs W. Woodman, on Mousetrap, J. C. Hanna on Slim Jim, C. Frank ]3 hon Forsaken (her first appearance this season, and looking well) E c£n° n " T w my ' besidee «», MessVs t-landge and others. at X J o ™? 8 , w f e t 0 ha ™ met yesterday at the Ir well, but no country was available Besides the capital sport afforded, hunting has already been the means of bringing f better class 0 f hacks into the district aIS d g farmerßtouße more^et>t COUKSING. PLUMPTON PARK CLUB SECOND .MEETING. W * U *ne following are the entries for the

above meeting, which takes place on Plumpton Park on Friday and Saturday next. Tho drawing came off at The Shades Hotel last night, with tho following results. Plimpton Park May Cvv ; twelve entries. Mr George Wilton's bd (1 Jacquerie, by Capital —Fracas, moots Mr \V. U. Walton's t b Queou of Scots, by Totnra—Mary Stewart Mr H. Wharton's uk w b Zeoboda, by Patrician— Callao, moots Mr W. It. Porter's wf b rureorn, by Crichopo Linn—Lancashire Liiss Mr H. Wharton's w d Scinlo, by Chiuipagno Clwrhe—Papanui, meets Mr James Black's I d liockwood, by Tofoira—Echo , Mr D. O'Brien's bk w b Obstacle, by Crichopo Linn—Hincraoa, meets Mr John Wilson's I wd Sir Hercules, by Geolonc Comet—Tricolor Messrs Male and Judge's bk w b Mucosa CU«lotto, by Ch&mpoirno Charlie-Pap*""*. meot ? Mr T. Itassett's r w b Ur.m-u.Wail, by MuskotBsinsheo Mr R. P. Hill's bk b Koedorer, by Chanipngno. Charlie—Peeress, meets Mr James Black's bk b Echo, by Totara—Kc.ho. Veteran Stakes ; four entries. Mr E. S. 11. Hell's bd <l WUard, by Ledu-orkoepar —Magic, meets Mr H. Wharton's bd d Patrician, by UsSehristie IT.—Hello. Mr J. Forward's r d Seaflcld, by Anamat— L'Ksprit, uie«ts Mr C. Adkiu's f or r a Matchoin, by Kotcont— Butterfly. Skllixg Ptri'rv Stakes; seventeen entries. Mr Farrelt's f b Scotland Yet, by Totara-Diota, meet* Mr W. Howe's (ns) will Martini-Henry, by SoafleM-Belle of the Isle. Mr J. Hussell's b w b Bonnie Belle, by Chnmp:uue Charlie—Semaphore, meets Mr K. Bighsm's r w <1 Spot, bv Gladstono—Avoubank. Mr W. H. Porter's r w 1> Patience, by BalmoralOnida, meets Mr J. Farrell's r w b Virginia Water, bv Richmond—Hinemoi). Mr D. O'Brien's bit w b Obsoarity, by Lancashire Lad—Sea Loss, meets Mr B. Hnskett'B for r w d Bob, by Seafleld-Belle of tho Isle. Messrs Hale and Judge's r\vd Moselle, by Champit'iio Charlie—Papauui, meets Mr T. Bassett s (ns) bk b Leonora, late Observe, by Crichope Linn —Obedient. ~ , , _, , Mr B. S. B. Bell's bk w d Headingly, by Gladstone—Security, moots Mr E. Cutts bk w d Premier, by Gladstone— Security. . Mr X. Bassett's (ns) b d itoggamnfflu, by Crichoiw Linn-Aiot, meets Mr F. Mulhollandßid Master Charlie, by Champagne Charlie—Heroine. Messrs Hale and Judge's r w d Hercules, by Champagne Charlie— Pnpauui, meets Mr E. Bighorn's bk w d Music, by Young Eidley-Maritaiui. Messrs Hale aud Judgo's w r d Still Hock, by Champagne Charlie-Papanui, abye. It lias been arranged that a special train shall leave Christchurch at 10 a.m. on Friday for the ground, and on Saturday, passengers by the 1.15 p.m. train will be in time for the sport. WRESTLING MATCH BETWEEN MILLER AND DONALD DINNIE. On April 19 the two renowned athletes, champions of the old and new worlds, met in a wrestling match at Melbourne. Miller chose the Graeo-Eoinan style, and Dinnio the Scotch style, three falls apiece, the majority of falls to decide the match. The result showed that in his own style each man was more than a match for the other. There was an enormous attendance, and the crowd took the utmost interest in the struggle between the two athlete 3. They each won two falls, but in a supreme effort to turn Dinnie on his back in the fifth encounter Miller, though successful, dislocated his ankle, and broke one of the small bones. The match thus resulted in a draw. FOOTBALL. This year the Rugby Union have appropriated the first Saturday in every month for a Union match, the sides in which will

be composed of players selected from all the Clubs. These matches, it is hoped, will accustom the men who form Interprovincial Fifteens to playing together better than a hurriedly arranged trial match, and will also give ample opportunity to discover any new players of ability. The first game takes place at Lancaster Park on Saturday. The players engaged, whose names will be found beiow, are the pick of eight Clubs, and a very good tussle ought to be the result.

The following teams vrill play in the Union match on Lancaster Park, on Saturday next, commencing .it 2.45 p.m.:—Blues—J Fleming-, A. Ues, J. D. Millton, W. Allardyce, Halley, Haskell, A. Chapman, H. Evans, J. A. Holmes, L. H. Lane, J. M'Lean, C. Dobson, Murfitt, G. Fleming, Jeffries, H. H. Mathias, L. Cohen, and E.. B. Millton. Colours— A. Gapes, E. Francis, G. H. Helmore, C. Torlesse, H. B. Slathias, C. Hamilton, G. Smith, C. D"Auvergne, Hiddlestone, Fooks, E. D'Auvergne, H. J. Beswick, W. V. Millton, J. Hoban, W. Chapman, G. Hutton. H. von Haast, and K. D. Harman. Any of the above unable to play, will please communicate with W. V. Millton, hon Secretary C.R.VJ.

The following teams will represent the East Christchurch Football Club in their several matches ou Saturday nest; colours, gold and black: —First Fifteen v. Association (Association rules), on Cranmer square, at 2.30 sharp.—Atack, F. Fuller (Captain), J. Fuller, Kesteven, Mountfort, Moorehouse, Parson, Baynor, Styehe, T. L. Smith, G. H. Wilson, and E. J. Wilson. Second Fifteen v. Canterbury College, on ground of latter (late Bavens' ground), at 2.30 p.m. sharp.—Atkinson, Barge, Burke, Edgar, T. Fuller, Jaggar, Johnston, Lough, Moule, M'Niel, Montgomery, Phillips, Paul (Captain), J. W. Shand, and West. Beserve v. Boys' High School, on Hagley Park (over College bridge), at 2.30 p.m.—Balfour, Charlesworth, Dow, J. Dunlop, D. Dunlsp, Denham, Hobbs, Hinge (Captain), A. Louisson, G. 11. Louisson, Price, Bieh, Stewart, Ward, and E. Wood; emergencies —Sutherland and S. Iluter. The following Fifteen will play the rest of the Christchurch Club on Saturday afternoon next, on the Exhibition ground, at 3 p.m., viz.: —Backs— E. J. Cotterill, Morgan, Blatson, T. D. Harman, Short, and C. Cotterill; forwards—F. Archer. O. Archer, Lees, Knight, Millton, Mackay, Pratt, Bobinson, J. B. Wilkin ; emergency : Back—Lightfoot ; forward —J. Alabaster, J. Stoddart, H. Webb. Fifteen, black and red; Club, colours. Attention of members is again called to practices on Cranmer square every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, at 4.30. The Merivale Club will hold a practice on their ground on Satnrday. As this will be the lust opportunity for a practice oa a "Satnrday, ill members are requested to attend. Play at 2.30 p.m. There wili be a. practice match of tho North Canterbury Football Club on Saturday next in Eangiora, when all members are particularly requested to attend, as matches are already arranged for the remaining Saturdays throughout the season. The members of the Kaiapoi Club are specially invited to be present. A team to play against the Canterbury College Club on May 10 will be chosen on Tuesday evening next. The Sydenham Junior Football Club will hold a, practice this evening at 5.45 p.m., and Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. Sides will be chosen on the ground. All members are particularly requested to attend. Colours, blue and white. The following wi!l represent the Richmond Club in their match with tho second fifteen of Sydenham, to be played on Eichmond ground : Gatherer, Bradford, Baliantyne, Williams, McDonnell, Sorton, Anderson, Haydon, TJearsley, Dallas, Prebblo, Turner, Burson, Bates, Cotton ; emergencies—Empson, Thomson. The following Fifteen will represent Sydenham against the First Fifteen of Eichmond:—White, Mason, Hulston, Washer, E. Smith, Atkinson, A. Lawrence, Slater, Eussell, Johnston, Sutherland, Lockwood, George, Garty, and Hall; emergencies —Wallace, Petrie, Page, and H. Beare.