SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13845, 7 March 1907, Page 8

SPORTING.

DAXNEVIRKE RACES. ! (I'm Unitkb Press Association.) ' DAX-NEVIEKE, March G. \ Splendid weather prevailed for tho first day 1 of the Damievirke Jockcy Club's -meeting. The cuurso was 111 excellent order, and the going good. There was a largo attendance, | and. £9920 was put through the totaliaator, against HBll3 for the first day last year. The results are 03 follow:— HUKdLES.—GoId Dust 1, Oryx 2, Lavinia 3. Also started: Jlooshen, Paddy. Nubian, and Lion. The last-named 1 fell. Time, 3mia 22sec. Dividends, £1 15s Gd and £1 3s. MAKIBIKIRI HACK.—Maid of Astolatc 1, Truthful 2. Marseillaise 3. Also started: Chicane, Mataari, Hcuyhnhnm, Voucher, Merry liose, Xaphtha, Jlauira, and Monkoy. Time, lmin 21sec. Dividends, i'a 8s Gd and £& 12s. DAA'iVEVIR.KE CUP. - Mystification 1, Immolation 2, Royal Blue i!. Also started: Polya-iitluie, Black Haynard, Makikihi, Nova, and Aboriginal. Time, 2min lOsec. Dividends, £2 7s and £3 2s Gd. TRIAL HANDICAP. - Culmination 1, Rout-iiio 2, Sir Beusou 3. Also started: Rangihaela, Silver Chain, Lady Adair, Robin, and Link. Time, Injin 30sec. Dividends, £2 ISs and 10s Cd. TAHORAITI HACK WELTER.—HatIey 1, Moloch 2, Spcciosa- 3, Also started: Tera'hui, Lomu-ria, To'Arai, Goldiield, First Foot, 'Whito Squall, Toprose. Makn, Tigrisona, Arahura, and Paddy. Time, lmin 30sec. Dividends, £3 3s Gd and i'l 12s. FLYING STAKES.—Scotch Reel 1, Hipporofla 2) Declination 3. Also started.: Contender and Miretk. Time, lvniii I6scc". Dividend, £4 17s. IvLKcntlC HACK.—St. Muria 1, Little Marv 2, Marangai 3. Scralched: Squatter, Celerity, I'luck, Waihuki, Investment, Robin, Prevail, Link. Secretary, Mhs lliwaka, and ■Lady Pet, 'l'ime, 51sec. Dividends, £0 15s Gd and 19s. TAJLAKIWBLTEU,—MiIIenniaI I, Chatterer 2, Uosegrovo 3. Also started.: Silver Shell, 'l'ercelct, and Merry Wing. Du-lcinea was sent hack by the starter. Time, lmin 29 2-saPc. Dividends, £2 19s and £1 9s. NAPIER. PARK RACING- CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (Fib United Press Association.) NAPIER, March' 5. . The following acceptances have been received for tho Napier Park ltacing Club's autumn meeting:— Omaranui Hack Hurdles. One mile mid three-quarters.—Cold Dust 11.5, Lavinia ltl.lß, Onyx 9.5, No Shot 9.5, British Navy 9.4, Merriwa 9.4, White Squall 9.0. Esk Handicap. Five furlongs.—Marangui 9.0, Sweet Helen 8.11, Chicane 8.3, Linkless 8.1, Sarillsi 7.9, Erl .King 7.9, Gatcnby 7.8, The Squatter 7.8. Merriwiug 7.7, Maid of Astolat 7.0, Dame Fortune 7.0, Moata G. 12, Ramoiina 0.7, Wairiki G. 7, Ruataumat-a G. 7. Napier 'Park Cup. One milo and a-quarler. —Douche B.G, Polyanthus 8.4, Mystification 5.3, Bourrasque 8.1, Hipporotlii, 8.1, Probablo 7.12, Immolation G. 13. Gazeley G. 7. AVelter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Assaycr 10.5, Wirrall 10.4, lung's Lynn 9.4, Dan Leno 9.3, Millennial 9.2, Pretty Maid 5.12, White Lie 8.10, Monarque S.B, Ballyncety 5.7. Sapling Slakes Handicap. Four furlongs.— Horiarty 9.5,. Pearl Reef 9.2, Tigris 7.13, Punioana 7.5, Comedian 7.5, Oxton 7.5, Vssa 7.2, Kosalio 7.2, Swallow 7.2, The Limit 7.2, Remark 7.2, Illustrious 7.2, Kiivarn 6.12. Redclyffe Hack Welter. Six furlongs.—To Rahtii 9.8, To Uira 9.5. Pantaloon 9.3, Merriwing 8.10, G oldfield 8.10. Florio 5.9, Pluck 8.5, Dame Fortune S.-l, Aroint 5.3, First Foot 8.3, Maku 8.2, Moata 8.2, White Squall 5.2, Tigrisona 8.0, South Star 8.0, Top Roso 8.0, Oakburn 8.0. Robin Link 8.0, Snowstell 8.0, Lord Bobs 8.0. Flying Handicap. Five furlongs.—Boomerang 8.13, Golden Gate 8.7, Grand Slam 8.4, Loflus 8.3, Medallist 8.3, Contender 7.10, Chatterer 7.G, "Waikaraka 6.7. STEATFORD RACES. (Pee United Pbess Association.) ( . ■ WELLINGTON, March 5. Tho following are the acceptances for th 6 principal events of the Stratford Racin» Club's meeting:— 0 Railway Hack.—Silver Lead, Golden Eagle, Tho Clipper, Somali. Ota-rou, Dear Doliv, Toddy, Bellevue, Tambour Major, Lantern/' Stratford Cup— Claremont. Riistique, Waikato, Roseal, Regulation, Makikihi, Kind's Birthday. Ohura Hurdles.—Showman, Dalky, TOll- - Noteorini, Ilardwork. Southern Cross Sfooshcn, Integrity, Bagatelle, Olengariff. _ Midhirst Hack.—Volume, Maboe, Recreation. Somali, Otaroa, Pnngntoa, Aureole, Dear Dolly. Toddy, Slavey, Stayboy, Lady Sylvia, Lingerer, Waione, Uhlando. Flying.—Cyrene, St. Claimer, Rustique Silvershell, Lebcau, Hardivork, The Dane! Pvlades. SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. The following are the nominations for the Southland Racing Club's Autunih meeting, to be held 011 March 20 and 21:— Roslyn Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Caveola, Chameleon, Cooee, Cuirosettia, Disappointment, Flavour, Hornet, Jack Ashore, Laev, Lone Star, Lupilitc. Magical, Marania, Methven, Midget, Order, Thyra, San Severo, Sarsfield, Stormont, Unawares, Wcslator. Southland Optional Trot. Two miles.— Dopplcganger, Encore, Fichu, Hindoo, Ivywood, John Temple, Lady Light, Maid E, Miss I(., Mistake, Peerless, Theresa W, Vervian, Waikoi, Wliitecroit. Autumn Handicap. 0110 mile and a distance— Blackfriar, Office Girl, Scrapiron Jack, Sirius, Speculate. S.H.C. Handicap Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Cronje, Kimua, Parramatta, Pipi, Royal Shell, Snapshot, Victqrv, Wonderful. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Apprentice, Brighton, Cuirosettia, Lacy, Redmorn, Regiment, Rosebloom, Secret, Somateria, l'onev. Invercargill Optional Trot. One mile andahati.—Bell' Metal, Circular Saw, Doughboy, Encore, lisina. Essie, Faft Nell, Gr.-rmaine,' Harold Grey, Ilincrata, Honor Bright, King Tuxedo, Lady Vancleve, Laura, Malcolm'' D., Maid E., May Wilkes, Norfc Queen, Octoroon. Oreti Ja-ck, St. George, Strathfield, Tara, Tho Broker,' Theresa W., Tom Tracy, Tugcla, Vernon King, Violctta. jun., Waikoi, Export. First County Handicap. Six furlongs.— Apprentice, Captain Kettle, Caveola, Cofl'jr, Cooee, Hornet, Little Ruby, Magical, Methven, Order, Orderly, Postcard, Queen's Link, liiiwmore, Rcdstari, Stormont, Unawares. Tradesman's Handicap. - One mile.—Battler, Brighton, Office Girl, Sirius, Somateria, Speculate, Trump. Sncoxn Day. M.vross Welter Hr.ck Handicap. Six furlongs.—Captain Kettle. Caveola, Chameleon, Cooee, Cuirosettia, Flavour, Hornet, Jack Ashore, Lacy, Lone Star, Magical, Marama, Midget, Order, Orderly, Postcard. -San Severo, Secret, Stormont,.Thyra,' Una\varc3. New River Optional iTrot. One mile and alialf.—Bell Metal, Circular Saw, Doppleganger, Encore. Esrna, Fair Nell, Fichu, Harold Grey, Hindoo, Ivywood, Lady Light, Lady Vancleve, Laura, Malcolm D., Miss K., Mistake, Octoroon, Oreti Jack, Peerless, St. George, Theresa W., Tom Tracy, Vanity, Vcrvian, Waikoi, Wliitecroff, Export. Awdrua Handicap. One mile.—Apprentice, Blackfriar, Brighton, Dfiico Girl, Redmorn, Rosebloom, Scrapiron Jack, Sirius, Somateria, Speculate. Tally-ho Handicap -Steeplechase. About two miles.—Bill Bailey, Cronje, Kinma, Parraniatta, Pipi, l'oyal Shell, Snapshot, Victory, "Wonderful. Short's Handicap. Four furlongs.—Chameleon, Disappointment, LnpiHle, Lacy, Methven, Older, Hawmorc, Redmorn, Regiment, Rosebloom, San .Severo, Sarsfield, Sccrct. Thyra, Tonoy. Second County Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Apprentice, iTill Bailey, Caveola, Coffer, Cooee. Little Ruby, Magical. Office Girl, Orderly, Postcard, Queen's Link, Redstart, Stormont, Unawares, Westator. Dash Optional Trot. One mi'.e.—All Black, Bell Metal, Brighton, Circular Saw, Doughboy, Essie, Esnia, Explanation,-Fichu, Germaiue, Goodwind, Harold Grey, Ilincrata, Honor Bright, John Temple. lung Tuxedo, Lady Vancleve, Laura. Malcolm D.. May Wilkes, Music, Norse Queen, Sir Lox, Strathfield, Tara, The Broker ; Tom Tracy, Vanity, YerUco, Vernon Ivinfr, Yorvian," Violetla, jun., "Waikoi, "Wild Bill. " Winter Oats Handicap. One mile.—Apprentice, Battler, Blackfriar. Captain Kettle, Office Girl, Scrapiron Jack, Sirius, Somateria, Speculate, Trump. TAPANUI SPORTS MEETING. The Tapanui Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club held its first general sports meeting 011 February 27 under very favourable weather conditions and in the presence of a large number of enthusiastic spectators. The events were got off well up to time, and the officials deserve credit for the manner in which they worked to make the meeting a success. Some veiy good racing was witnessed, but most of the local runners could do with more steady training. The local champion piper (Mr Alex. Duncan), assisted by Mr R. Patterson, supplied excellent music throughout the afternoon. The following are the events: — 100 yds Open Handicap.—J. Jarrold, 9yds, 1; H. M'Donald, 13yds, 2; G. T. Willis. 7vds, 3 Also started: J. Potts (11yds). W. Simmonds (18yds), R, Pcriv (12yds), and R. 11. Marryatt (scr.). Won by about 2yds. Time, 11 l-ssec. Throwing 161b Hammer.—Chas. Peake (251t), 92!t Tin, 1; J. M'Lachlan (scr), 88ft loin, ". These were tho only competitors. Hop, Step, and Jump—J. M'Lachlan (scr.), 37ft 7in, 1; F. Liscbncr (scr.). 32ft 7in. 2. W. B. Eskdalo (ser.) and F. Murray (Gft) also competed.' I 220 yds Handicap.—J. Jarrold, lGyds, 1; C. IT. Willis, 13yds, 2. Also started: W. R. 1 Quin (9yds), j. Potts (18yds), IV. Simmonds. (2t>yds). Quin came through his field very fast, and held the lead till about 20vds from liome, when 110 tripped, leaving Jarrold an easy winner. Time, 20sec,

High Leap.—J. M'Lachlnn (scr.), aft ltin, 1; P. Lischner (2in), oft ljin, 2; T. A. M'Kcnzie |sin), s(t jin, 3. There were no other competitors. Tapanui Handicap (440 yds).—P. C. Murrav, 32yds, 1; R. 11. SarryiiU, scr., 2; T. P. Laurenson, 3. Also started: P. V. Quin (scr.), F. Atkin (iiSyds). Murray took the lead from Atkin at about lialf the distance, and maintained it till tho finish, winning hy about "vds. Time, 56 2-ssec. Putting 161b Shot-C. Peake (8(t Gin), 29ft Llin, 1; J. M'Lachlan (scr.) and T. A. M'Kenzio (Ift Gin), 29ft Sin, doad heat for second place. Chas. Smith (2ft Gin) also competed. Ladies' Bracelet (550vds).—D. C. Murray, 20yds, 1; J. Jarrold, lSv'ds, 2; H. Colqiihoun, 15yds, 3. Also started: P. V. Quin (scr.), W. R. Quin (115 yds),' G. T. Willis (15yds). Willis was in front of the iicjd with about 100 yds to go, but lack of training told on him, and ho was beaten by Murray, Jarrold and Colnuhoun about 20yds from ' home. Time, 43 l-oscc. Polo Jump.-T. A. M'Kenzic (Ift Gin), Bft 4Jin, 1; J. M'Lachlan (scr), 2. D. C. Murray also competed. Half-mile Handicap.—T. P. Laurenson, scr., 1; 11. Colqiihoun, 45yds, 2; H.. M'Donald, 70yds, 3.' These wero the only competitors. This was a good race, Laurenson judging his running well. Bovs' Ita-co (lOOttls).—M'Donald 1. Fahcy 2. Youths' Handicap (135yds).-H. M'Donald, ljyds, 1; JR. G. Sheddan, 13yds, 2; J. Conston, lOvds, 3. Also started: J. Potts (scr.), A. Qua'yio (10yds), T. Grant (11yds), W. Simmonds (14yds), J. Quaylo (15Syds), This was ono of the' best races of tho day, tho first four limners beiug very close at tho finish. One-mile Handicap.—D. C. Murray, 100 yds, 1; T. P. Laurenson, scr., 2. T. A. M'Kcnzie (50yds) also ran. Youths' High Leap.—J. Fleming (2in), 4ft 3in, 1;' J. Potts (l.'.in), 4ft Jin, 2. Also competed: E. G. Sneddon (3in),'H. M'Donald (scr.), W. Simmonds (3oiu). Teams' Relay ltace (ono mile).—J. Potts, IT. M'Donald, O. T. Willis, It, IT. Mairyall, 1; T. A. M'Kcnzie, D. Murray, J. Jarrold, P. V. Quin, 2. Time, 4min 22scc. DUNEDIX CYCLING AND MOTORING- . CLUB. A meeting of the committee of the above club was held on Tuesday night, The secretary reported tli at tho entries for all tho events !iad Tilled' .well. In tho Half-mile Bicycle Raco IS riders had entered, and a like number for tho Wheel Raco of two miles. Tho Mile, and Mile and a-half events had also received a large entry. Tho riders who intend competing comoas far afield as Invercargill to Christcburch. Tho record number of 27 have entered for tho Sheffield Handicap, representing tho fastest runners in Now Zealand, and including A. A. Nicliolls, tho ex-champion 440 yds runner of Victoria, D. Hirtton has got his machine going well for bis attempt on tho New Zealand moior cycle record of ltnin 24 l-sscc, and is sanguine ho will go near beating the existing time. Fourteen entries have been received for tho 220 yds amateur event, a'nd 10 for tho Mile. The first motor car gymkhana held in P/unedin should also provo a sourco of great interest. The car parade to the grounds will leave the Triangle at 2 o'clock, under the control of Dr Fulton and Mr J. F. M. Fraser. and a large'number of owners of the petrol-driven machines have, signified their intention of turning out. To lend a ;pico of amusement to the day's sport tho committee lias, arranged for a musical chair competition. This event is decided as follows: Tho starters rido round the track, and when ever the band ceases playing scorch round to tho chairs, of which thero is ono short, the rider who fails to secure a chair having to fall out. Another chair is then removed, and the game goes on till there is but one chair left and two riders, and tho ono who secures the seat wins the competition. Tho following are the entries for the sports:— Half-mile Bicycle Handicap.—G. Sul-her-' land, B. Collings, J. T. Summers P. 11. O'Connor, AH. Birch, J. W. Waldie, George Winter, H. F. Christie, W. Uroid, W. J". Harris, J. Connell, Arthur Carnegie, John Walquist, C. F. Smith, Alf. Hall, H. A. Schmelz, J. Baldwin, It, Kodgers, J. Shea, A. J. M'Kcnzie, M. Bandrup. One-mile Bicycle Handicap.—G. Sutherland. J. Council, .B. Collings. J. J. T. Summers, W. F. Harris, C. F. Smith, All. Hall, r. M. O'Connor, Geo. Winter, A. Birch. W. Broad J. W. Waldje, J. Baldwin, J. Walquist, &J Carnegie, U. Eodgers, H. A. Schmelz, H. F. Christie, A. J. M'Kcnzie, M. Randrup. Otago Wheel Race. Two miles.—G . Sutherland, J. Connell, p. M. O'Connor" J. • Baldwin, J. Shea, R. Holers' U. Collings, Alf. Hall, A. Birch, j' T. Summers, 3. T. Waldie, H. F. Christie G. Winter, W. Broad, W. ,1. Harris, A. Carnegie, ,T. Walquist, C. F. Smith, A. J M'Kcnzie, M. Rnndrup. Milo and a-half Bicycle Handic'ap.-G. Sutherland, C. F. Smith, A. Hall J Walquist, H. E. Schemlz, J. Baldwin, R. Rodgers, J. Shea, J. Connell i,;- 1 , 1 ' o ' c ° nnor > A. Birch, J. W. Waldie, G. Winter, H. F. Christie, W. Broad, W J Harris, A. Carnegie, Ji. Collin°s, J t' Summers, A. J. M'Kcnzie, M. Randrup. ' The .following handicaps have been declared:— ■ Sheffield Handicap.—C. J. Morris 3 vaids L. C. M'Lachlan 31, J. Shivas 5, 11. L. Abbott ~ 1). Hatton 7, J. Curry 8, W. L. Colvin 81, A. A. Xicliolla 9, P. Wallburton 9, G. Collfo 9, W. Baird 10, E. Wilson 10, A. Knox 105, A. Bennet 11, A. Dunn 11, W. Henderson 11 1. Lane 11A, F. S. Peters 12, F. Watson 1"' J. Siinson 12, L. Edwards 12S, W, Duff 12.'.' R. D. C'lialmers 13, A. Valentine 13, J". Puddv 13, I'. Spring 13J, O. Williamson 131. 220 Yards (Auiateur).-W. J. O'Kane scratch G. Brown 5 yards, W. 11. Nichols C, E A Shand 10. A. Campbell 10. A. Christio 11, T Harrison 11, D. Banchop 11, JT. H. Smith l»' 15. Williams 13, L. M'Donald 13, A. Hunt i; 7 1. P. Laurenson 13, A. M'Murtie 14 T e' Brown 14. • ' .' ' °f i U i le G< " im scriltcb - T < Harrison scratch, J. P. Frew 15 yards, A. French "0 T Laurenson 30., J. Y. Love 45, J. Walsh 05 E' \\ llhams 05, T. M'Kenzic 85, A.. M'Murtie 85.' CYCLING. AN UNSUCCESSFUL APPEAL o , r CHRISTCHURCH. March G. Several of (ho riders who had been fined & and disqualified Mr 12 months for improper riding in the Enfield Cup race last December Wealed to the- Council of (ho League of New Zealand Wheelmen to-night against the couviclion and the punishments, but the appeal was not upheld. - TENNIS. The Match Committee of the Otago Lawn ■tennis Association, at a meeting hekr on Tuesday,, decided to eloso the matches for the season to allow the various clubs to complete their club tournaments, also to give players an opportunity of practice lor the Easter tournament.