SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Mataura Ensign, 20 July 1914, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

QRAUCHTS, By " Checkers." July 20, 1914. SOLUTION OF PROBLEM No. 103. (By Mr P. J. Lee, in 'Newark Call.') Black Men on 19, 20, King 1; White Man on 27, Kings 29, 32. W'hite to play and win. 32—28 " 6—lo 22—26 19—24b 32—28 1— 6 25—22 14—18 26—31 15—19 29—25 10—14 28—32 a 13—15 27—23 Then 19—26, 31—22. White wins. _'a) 26-31, 19—23, 2-8-32, 18—22, 27—18, 22—15. Drawn. (b) 18-15, 26—22, 19—24, 27—23, 24—27, 23—18. White wins. SOLVERS. Correct solution of Problem No. 103 received from "Dambrod," Waikaia; and "New Chum," Charlton. PROBLEM No. 104. (By J. Cemmell, Catheart.) Black: 3, 11, 12; King 10. BLACK.

SCOTTISH TOURNAMENT GAMES. ' Annotations by. ;Mr t«. M. Bonar, exchain pion of Scotland. • Black: A. Lambie. Whiie: G. M. Bonar. 11—16 8-11 10—17 2 6 6—9 23—19 a 30—28 21—14 25—22 23—19 16—23 4 8 6 9 11—15 15—24 27—18 18—14 26—23 10—10 28—19 12—16 9—lß 9—lß 6—15 9—lß 26—23 22—15 23—14 29—25 22—15 16—20 11—18 B—ll 1— 6 20—24 32—27b 23—14 24-19 27-23 c3l 26 Then 24—27, 26—23, 7—ll, 15—8, 3—12, and Black wins. . Same ae previous game. rW Varies from previous game, but in also of no use. (c) White should have drawn here by 27—24 , 20—27, 31—24, 6—lo, 22—17, 15—18, 25—21, 18—23, 17—13, 10—17, 21—14, 23—27, 13—9, 27—31, 9—6, 31—27, 24—20, 27—23, 6—2, 7—lid. (d) Mr Ferric pointed out this draw. Black; G. M. Bonar. White: A: Lambie. 9—14 24—19b 4 8 23—16 clO—l4 23—18 a, 16—20 30—26 6—lo 18— 9 14—23 32—27 B—ll 21—17 14— 7 27—18 11—15 22—18 13—22 10—14 5 9 26—23 8—24 19—15 1— 5 3—lo 12—16 28—19 10—19 25—21 29—25 Then 10—15, 25—22, 14—18, 22—25. Drawn. (a) New restriction 1 ' game. (b) 24—20 is better. Black: G. M. Bonar. White: A. Lambie 10—14 15—22 5—14 1— 5 14—17 23—18 a 25—18 26—23 18— 9 21—14 14—.28' 4 8 11—15 5—14 10—17 27—18 29—25 24—19 30—26 19—15 11—15 B—ll 15—24 6—lo 11—16 18—11 25—22 28—19 26—22 bio—ll B—ls. 9—14 7—ll 3- 7 16-19 22—18 18— 9 22—18 22—18 23—16 Then 12—19, 11—8, 19—23, S—3, 7 10, 18—14, 22—26. Drawn. (a) Still new move restrictions. Of the four weajfc openings, this seems to be the most .drawable, if draw there ie. (b) 15—10 also draws. BOXING. ANOTHER. MEETING PROBABLE. LONDON. July 17. Mr Eugene Corri, wlio referred in the contest between Carpentier and "Gunboat" Smith, in which the latter was disqualified in the sixth round, states that he did not see AI. Dischamps in the ring otherwise he would have disqualified Carpentier. Mr Burge nas offered a similar purse prepared to accept the challenge after Carpentier meets Wells (the English champion) if Carpentier is successtul. A cinematograph film indicates that Smith realised his mistake in the act of delivering the blow. His poise is that of " a man drawing back at the last moment. NEW ZEALAND. CHAMPIONSHIPS . WANGANUI, July 18. A total of 46 entries has been re- , reived for the New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championship Tourney to be held this" week. It will take three nights to decide the winners. LACROSSE. AUSTRALIAN TEAM FOR N.Z. B1 nXOTBIO TILIOBAPH COFTBIGHT. put DMITBD PBBBS ASSOCIATION. SYDNEY. July 17. A lacrosse team has been selected to visit New Zealand about the end of next month. YACHTING. THE AMERICA CUP. BT UlOTßie TBLICBAFH COPYRIGHT, pbb CNrr*n fbbm association. NEW YORK. July 18. At Rhode Island the Resolute won by some sections over the Vanitie and two minutes over the Defiance in the eighth elimination race for the America Cup.

SPORTING. WELLINGTON WINTER RACES. FEB SNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. WELLINGTON, July 18. The winter meeting of the Wellington Rating Club was concluded to-day. The weather, with the exception of one slight shower, was fine tliough cold, but the course, owing to recent rain, was in a very heavy condition and ill consequence the times were slow. The 1 racing on the whole was good and there was a large attendance of the public. Speculation on the totalisator was brisk, the Bum of £41,171 10s going through the machine as compared with £30,457 for the corresponding day of last year, making a total for the meeting of £75,318 as against £56,034 10s last season. The large increase is principally due to the 'fact that during this meeting there were eight races a day as compared with seven on previous occasions. Following are the results:—Corunna Hurdle Handicap, one mile and three-quarters.—Merry Guy, 9.2,1; Cheddar, 10.13, 2; Morecainbe, 10.5, 3. Scratched: Ruatangata and Glenorchy. Won by a lengthy a length and a-halt separating the second and third horses. Time, 3min. 39sec. There was a shower of rain at the en 3 of the race. Onslow Handicap; six furlongs.— Black Lupin, 9.7, 1; Crown Pearl, 10.10, 2; Kew, 9.7, 3. Scratched: The Great Mogul. Won by half a length, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 22 2-ose=. ■ Second Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, two miles and a-half.—Grit Lawless, 10.0, 1; Waiwetii; 9.7, 2; Makiri, 10.0, 3. Scratched: Northern. The winner led all the way and scored by five lengths. Time, smin 59sec. Crofton Handicap, seven furlongs.— 2 Try Fluke, 11.8, 1.; 7 Conziska, 9.0, 2; 3 Merry Gain, 10.9, 3. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. July Steeplechase, two miles and a-i half.—l Sir Lethe, 11.4, 1; 4 Glcnmore, 10.9, '2; 7 Rapid, 9.8, 3. Won by a furlong. Time, smin 56 l-ssec. Winter Oats, one mile.—Haskayne, 10.13, 1; Bluestone, 10.4, 2; Commotion, 9.5, 3. Won by two and a-lialf lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 50 4-ssec. Final Hurdles Handicap, one mile and three-quarters..—7 Idealism, 9.2, 1; 6 Sam Pan, 10.1, 2; 4 Glenorchy, 9.5, 3. AVon easily by five .lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3iniu 32 2-ssec. Kia Ora Handicap, six furlongs.—2 George 10.2, 1; 4 Grand Idea, 9.2. 2; 9 Lady Dalesford, 9.2, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 25 2-ssec. RACING IN VICTORIA. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAM COPT RIGHT. l'Blt BNITUD PEBiS ASSOCIATION. MELBOURNE, July 18. The principal events at the V.A.T.C. resulted:— Leamington Hurdlo Race. —C-apin-testa 1, Blind Harry 2, Torch 3. Eight started. Won by half a. Jengtk, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 9Jsee. Godfrey Watson Steeplechase.—Weenobah 1, Algabohuyah 2, Baliour 3. Eleven started. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 52sec. THE TURF IN N.S.W.

SYDNEY, Jul.v 18. At the Mai Hand races the Flying Handicap resulted:—Lucille 1, Malt Mary 2, Boulgoncy 3. Thirteen started. Won by half a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin l&isec. SCULLING. PADDON-BARRY MATCH. BT BLECTBIO TBI/EGEAPH COPYRIGHT, PEB UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. LONDON, July 17. Paddon (Ausralian champion) is in good condition for his race against Barry (champion) for the world's championship. Efis arm is strong, but lie is not doing fast work. Barry is rowing regularly and commences draining on thiet 27th. His stakes have practically been subscribed. A met (ex-champion) in a letter states that lie may challenge Ba.rry if lie wins. CRICKET. COUNTV MATCHES. BT BIiBOTBIO TELEGBAPH COPYBIGHT. PEB UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION. LONDON, July 19. Notts beat Kent by 32 runs. Iremonger took six wickets for 39. Against Derbyshire, Drake took four wickets with four successive balls. Morton scored 50 and the rest of Derbyshire 10. HOCKEY. MATCHES AT INVERCARC! ILL. The following are .the results of the Southland men's hockey matches at lncargill on Saturday: Civil Service B "(7) beat Banks (1); Civil Service A (2) beat Warehouse (1). In the ladies' contests Technical College (5) beat High School (1); Union A i,6) beat Teachers (1). . ENGLISH LADIES' TEAM. •T ILIOTRIO TIIiEGRAPH COPYRIGHT. PEB UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION. SYDNEY, July 19. Tile English ladies' hockey team defeated -New South Wales by 7 goals' to AUCKLAND r. WAIRARAPA. PEB UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, July 19. Auckland defeated Wairarnpa in the challenge jliield match by 6 goals to 1. LAWN TENNIS. THE DAVIS CUP. BT BLICDBIO TBLBGBAFH COPYBIGHT. PEB UNITE" pt?wi« ASSOCIATION. OTTAWA. July 19. The Canadian representatives against ' the Australasians in the Davis Cup are Powell, Schwengers, Mayers and Slierwell. Experts consider'that the Australasians are likely to easily defeat tlio Canadians. THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP. LONDON, July 19. In the European , champion ship at Norwood Gordon Lowe 'beat Beamish, 6-1, 6—l, (5-3. BROOKES AND WILDING. ILBOTRIG TILIQBJLPB COPYBIGHT. TIUSS AND btdnby bun services. _ LONDON, July 17. ■Norman Brookes (Australian) /ays .that hp and Wilding f\ e ,v will probably play in all the Davis Cup games.

rifle-shqotinc. ' DAILY GRAPHIC' CUP. ■X BWOTEIO TELEGBAPH COPYRIGHT. PIB UNITED PBEBB ASSOCIATION. LONDON, July 19. At 'Bisley, for the 'Daily Gra];Jiic' Cup at 200.vds, the 'Graphic' Cup at ,500 yds and the 'Daily Telegraph' Cup at 600 yds Cross made 35, 35, 31, and Hallnlay 33, 32, 33. Alston made 34, 33, 30. • There were many tics in each event. Cross is included in the 'Daily Graphic' tie and Hubbard in the 'Graphic' tie.