SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13862, 27 March 1907, Page 6

SPORTING.

-o A J.C. AUTUMN MEETING, Press Associalion-By Tclegrapli-Copjright. SYDNEY, March 27. (Received March 27, at 1.18 p.m.) So far there is little straight-out wagemi" in connection with the Donctftter Handicap and Cup. Theie are no transactions of any uotv worth lccording. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (Per United Pkess Association.) AUCKLAND, March 2G King Billy and Monarly, who were injured on the'r way up from Xapiei. wcio both out foi walking cxeiciso this afternoon. It is umleistood the tramei hopes to get both to the pest at the meeting. BEAUMONT" RACES. The following are the acceptances for the Beaumont races, to be held on Eastci Monday.— Dunkeld Trot. One mile an] a-hulf.—May Wilkes scratch, Struan 5 seconds, SiKcrspot. 5, Toney 8, Thoindale 9, Ilchos 18, M'Artnev 18, Fitz Ruby CO. Beaumont Handicap. One mile—Tramp 92, Visionary 90, Tutungarehu 8.10, Battler 8.7, Kopn 8 5, Almanac 7 IJ, Last Ensi<m 7.0. President's Hack Welter. Five furlongs - Disappointment 1012, Rifle Range 10.7, Blaclc-and-Brown 9 0, Cross Guard 8 7, Dement 3 7, Hamattaii B.C, Mount Bcngcr 8.0, Linda 8.0. Fljmg H-ir.dicjip Six. furlongs—Trump 95, Visionary 9 3, Tutungarchii 8.13, Battler 8.10, The- Mnlistcr 8.8, Ropu 88, June 7.13, Kipul 72 •

Novel Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Battler 95, Spider 8.13 Almanac 813, Ilairtngger 8.10, Black-and-Brown 87, Last Ensign 7.13, Goldfinch 7.7, Lidy Frances 73, Roadman 7.5.

Farewell Trot. One mile-Rocket scratch, Sligo 1 second, Struan 3, Toney 5, Thorndnie G, Tho Callant 7. M'Artney 12, Vera Daplin 12, Ileioine IG, Maybe 19, The Clerk 19, Kit Kellj 19, Fitz Bnbv 19

Farewell Handicap. Four furlongs—Disappointment 10.0 Rifle Range 99, Tutungarehu 9G, the Maltster 9 3, Roou 9 2, June 85, Cross Guard 7.9, Dcrwent 7.9, Roulelto 7.4, Berylinc 7.0, Linda 70. The entries for the Maiden Plate arc — Roulette, Berylinc, New Dream, Lady Frances, Hamattan, Kipnl, Goldfinch, Roadman, Mount Bengcr

DISQUALIFIED INDEFINITELY. MELBOURNE, March 26. E. Kelly, a loading bookmaker and owner of horses, has been disqualified indefinitely by the V R.C Committee. on a chaige of inciting another man to babe tho handicapper of the Moonco Valley Club.

D.J.C METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE. Tile monthly meeting ot the D J.C. Metiopolitnn Committee was held yesterday afternoon , present—Hon. G. It' Lean (in tho chair), Messrs Evung, Coughlm, llnylett, Thomson, Hitler, Bultoek, and Gow. Apologies were recehecl from Messrs Orbell and Jlycis. The Works Committee reported that it had accepted a tender for painting nil the buildings at the course, also that (ho culverts wore being piped and thoroughly repaired —The report was adopled. The following transfers of horses cngjged in tho Champagne Stakes of 1908 were passed:— From Cambria Park Stud Company to C. Mathews, br c by Soult—Sprite; to C Dawson, ch c by Seaion Delaval—Harpist. It i\as unanimously resolved that Mr L. C. Ilazlett be appointed a member of ciimniltcc m place Of Mi .las Mills, ie«igncd The Southland Jiacing Club forwarded a copy of tho c\idence in legard to the running ami Tiding of Scrapiron Jack at its late meeting, and stated that it had disqualified tho owner (H. J Searle), rider (Jas. M'Guire), and horso (Scrapiron Jack) for 12 months for deliberate pulling.- After consideration it was resolved that tho disqualification be endorsed. The following licenses were granted:—'i'raineis: S. G. Inder, A. Gerrard, and Thos, "Wmtrop;

jockeys: J. T. Young, J. P Byrne, F. Donglass, and J) ll'liny. Sc\on new members were e'ectcd

FOOTBALL. THE TOUR OF AUSTRALIA. WELLINGTON, March 2G. Tlie following dales liave been practically decided upon for the New Zealand Rugby team's tour of Australia.— July 13, v. New South Wales, at Sjdney. July 17, v. New South Wales, at Sjdney. July 20, v. Australia, at Sydney July St, v. Queensland, at Brisbane, July 27, v. Queensland, at Brisbane. August 3, v. Australia, at Brisbane. August 10, v. Australia, at Sjdney. BRUCE ATHLETIC SPORTS. The following handicaps ha\e been prepared by Mr" W. H'Donald for the Sheffield e\ents at the sports at Hilton on Monday — 135 Yards—J. Currv 21 jards, 1). Hntton i% G Collie SJ, W. Henderson <i\ A Knox BJ, A. J. Dunn 9, A. Bennct 91, T. Lano !H, J Strahan 10, J. Stinson 10, E Sherbourne 10. J. Dynes 10\ J. E. O'Connor W\, L. Edwards 101, J- I'uddy 10\ A. W M'Phcrson 11, 11. Lcaiy 11',, A. Gregory 11' J. Forbes 12J, A. Christie 12 1 220 Yards—J. Cniry scratch. D Hatlon 1 jards, G. Collie 1, W. Henderson 5. A. Dunn 8, A. Valentone 8, T Lano 10, J. Walker 11, J. Stinson 11, J D. Strahan 11, J. P u <l<ly 12, L Edwards 12, T. O'Connor 12. J. Dynes 19, E. Shcrbourne 12. A. W. iMThcrson li, A, Whytock 14, D. lurby H, J Breeze 11, A. Christie 14, K. Henderson 11, A. Gregory 14. ° 3

350 Yards-G, Collie scratch, D. Hatton scratch, A. Dunn 4 yards, A. Valentine C, A. Beimel 7, J. Walker 10, J. D, Strahan 10, T. Lane 10, J Stinson 11, L. Edwards 12 J Breeze 11, A. Christie 14, K. Henderson IG.

FOOTBALL REFEREES' CONFERENCE. The annual conference m connection with the Xew Zealand Referees' Association will be held in Messis Grace and Wilson's office commencing on Good Friday at 11 a.m.

ROWING. , The committeo* of the Ofago Rowing Association held' a special meeting last night, when it was decided to abandon tho lowing off tho three races which were not rowed off on regatta day at Waihola—viz, Youths' Fours, Junior Pairs, and Senior Pairs. I{ w.is found quite impossib'o to got thro races off on any night before the Easter Holidays.