SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11993, 16 March 1901, Page 8

SPORTING.

INTERCOLONIAL POLO MATCH. (Fkom Our Owx Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, March 15. To-day was one of Wellington's most perfect days, and therefore, though it was not a holiday, quite a large number journeyed from the city to Miramur to see the intercolonial polo match between Victoria and New Zealand. The O'roua team, which has such a magnificent colonial record on the polo . field and which is composed of the Hall Brothers, Strang, and Robinson, the well-known back, had been chosen-to represent New Zealand. Ones more they upheld their reputation, coming out one goal to the good after a lnagnifi-ccntly-contested game. Almost immediately after the start Alun Strang scored a goal, and afterwards a long hit down the field by Jack took the ball down to the Victorians' goal, and another goal was scored. Early in the second spell the New Zcalanders got a fine jwsli on, and the ball was almost on the point <if going through between the posts when the Victorians averted a certain score by quick and clover play. Presently a yell from the Victorian groups, who were attending to the ponies in the lines, announced that the visitors had scored. In the third spell New Zealand scored a third goal, but the.visitors, coming with a splendid bit of dash and hitting quickly and cleanly, got a, beautiful goal, which was loudly applauded. The last spell started with the scores—New Zealand 4, Victoria 3 goals. This result was not altered, and New Zealand was victorious after a fast and closely-contested garno by the narrow margin of ono goal. The Oroua team has certainly put up a very fine performance against the flower ot the Victorian polo fields. They have played three matches against the visitors, and won two of them, losing only the match in which their combination was spoilt because of tho inability of one of the Strang* to play owing to his having dislocated bis collarbone. This result is all the more creditable when it is remembered that there are only four men in the Oroua Club. The Victorian*, during their tour, have played 10 matches in New Zealand. Of these they have won seven and lost three. Their wins are against Christchitreh (two), Wellington, Manawalu, New Zealand (at Palmerston North), Hawke's Bay, and Oroua. They were beaten by Kangitikei, Oroua, and New Zealand The Victorians are, without a doubt, very fine players, and they aro splendidly mounted. . They deserve a great deal of credit for undertaking such an expensive trip as this. They ]iave atao proved themselves thorough sportsmen, and they have made many friends in New Zealand. ANGLING NOTES. Some nice fieh are being taken out of the Oreti just now (says the Winton Itecord). Mr Thomas Gcrrhrd got a coujile of. Wpounders this week, and Ranger Sands got two or three, turning the scale at 101b. Mr R. T. Styles, of Nightcaps, and Mr John M'Ure,gor bad a splendid day's fishing at the Newjßiver last Saturday. As a result of six'.hours' angling they landed 60 trout, running from J,lb up to sJlb, the largest. The river was in fine condition, and the fish took the bait eagerly.—Western Star. The fourth competition of the season under the auspices of the Wyndham Anglers' Society was held on Wednesday "(says the Herald). The day was not favourable for making large baskets. The sky was unclouded, there was an absence of wind, and the wator was clear as gloss, and its surface unruffled. There were seven entries, but only four competitors weighed in, with the following results -.—Mr John GreeiuhielcU, 6 fish, 9JIb, 1; Mr J. Tough, 3 fish, 7-Jlb, 2; Mr D. Bremner, 2 fish, 2jl!>, 3; Mr A. Wood, 2 fish, 2Jlb, 4. The first prize was a trophy valued at 25s and photos of the winner, and the other three prizes were trophic* valued at 21s, 10s, and 7s 6d respectively. Two prizes were also given for the two heaviest fish, Mr J. Tougli winning both. The Hokataramoa River, especially near the mouth, is teeming with trout. Fish of 31b and 41b weight may be seon in chop.ls, but they are difficult to take. There are larger ones under the banks, said to be plentiful, but also shy of the bait. The salmon hatchery at Hakataramea so far is proving a great success (says the Oamaru Mail). There are many thousands of young fish from 3in to 6in long in the boxes, being fed with paste made from liver and milk. A few thousand have already been placed in a pond, and the others will also be placed in ponds as they and the ponds arn ready. Mr Dalgleish, who is in charge, understands the work thoroughly, and ia indefatigable in bis labours to successfully introduce Pacific salmon to these waters. He feeds the fish every few hours, Sunday and week days alike, and every rise and fall of the temperature in the water 13 watched with punctilious care. Both spring and river waters arc let into the races, the former to keep down the temperature and the latter because it contains natural food for the thriving youngsters. The pcoplo in the district taVc a lively interest in the proceedings, and every visitor to Eurow or Ilakataramea. townships is taken up to see the place. Mr Ayson, jun., who has been Hberatinj! some young fish in the smaller streams of Lake. Ohan, ip now with Mr Dalgleish, and the two hope to get the ponds and races completed for the reception of the fish as they get too large for the boxes. At the Maeterlon races yesterday Kohinui (£ll7s) won the Hack Hurdles, Sylvia (£3 8s) the County-Hack Handicap, Sir Agnes (£8 8s) the Autumn Handicap, Bugler (£4 13s) tho Railway Hack Handicap, Raema (£6 9?) the High-weight Hack Handicap, Gipsy Queen (£2 3s) the Telephone Handicap, 'Eoamy £52 19s) the Welter Hack Handicap, and Zisci (£5 Is) the' Final Hack Handicap. All adjourned meeting of those in favour of forming a trotting club in Gore-was held on Wednesday evening (says the Standard), Mr J. H, Dolamore presiding. The report of the subcommittee was considered, and it was unanimously decided to form a club. The following office-bearers were elected: —President, Mr J. H. Dolamore; vice-president, Mr D. Collins: treasurer, Mr F. Wallis; secretary. Mr J. Latham. It was subsequently decided to hold a meeting on April 24. At an adjourned meeting of stewards of the Alexandra Jockey Club held on Wednesday evenin'g, the protest by tho owner of Dagmar against Wtnchman receiving the slakes in the One-mile and a-half Trot at the club's recent meeting, on the ground of misrepresentation, was finally considered (says the Herald). After considering tli» evidence, the following motion was carried:—"That the protpst be upheld; that the slakes be awarded to Dagmar; and that Winchman and his owner he. disqualified during the pleasure of thfi chlb." Tho High Btreet School will hold a sports meeting on the Caledonian ground on Saturday next, 23rd inst. The programme will comprise cycling and flat races, cadet, gymnastic, and dancing competition!'.