SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14156, 7 March 1908, Page 12

SPORTING.

CLUTHA HACK MEETING,

The Clutha Hack Racing Club herd its annual meeting yesterday in fine weather, and there was an attendance of about 500. Some interesting sport was witnessed during the day, and a pleasing feature of the programme consisted in the . fact that : all the events appeared to be contested legitimately. Fourteen bookmakers were 'licensed at a fee of £2. Details:- '

MAIDEN PLATE, Of Bsovs; second 1 sov. Six furlongs. H. M'lntyre's ch g Silver Star, syrs, 9.10 (R. Townley) C. A. M'Leod's Toka Rose, syrs, 9.8

1 (A.'M'Laren) 2 A. Twaddles Pea Jacket, 6yrs, -9.0

(T. Ruthven) 3 Also started: Blackbird 9.6, i'irefly 9.4, Wild Wolf 9.0, Sunrise 9.0, Guardlight 9.0, Beryline 9.0. Won by two and a-half lengths half a length between second and third. Time, lnrin 23seo.

CLUTHA CUP HANDICAP, Oi 13sovs; second 2sovs. About one mile, J. Morris's ch g. 'Ecclefecha-n, aged, 10.10 (J. Murphy) .. ..'. ■'.. .. .. ~ G. B. J. Gunn's Goldfinch, aged, 9.7

m (W. Gunn) 2 W. Paul's Spider aged, 11.4 (S. Smith) 3 Also started: June 10.12, Rangitata 10.6, Silver Star 9.7, Roulette 9.7, Firefly 9.0, Pea Jacket 9.0. 'Won by three parts of a length after a igood race, half a length between Eecond and third, Time, lmin 67sec,

HANDICAP TIME TROT, Of 12aovs; second Ssoivs. One mile and a-half. . ' G. W. Johnstone's g g Mechanic, aged,21sec (Johnstone) : ., .J .. 1 W. J. Rae's Fleet, aged, 27sec ■ (Wright) 2 P. dent's Aquinas, aged, set (Latimer) 3 Also started: Lady Crichton 12sec, 'j.oko 2-lsec, Alice of Erin 27sec. Won by six lengths, 10 lengths between second and third, Lady Crichton close up fourth. Time, tain 29sec.

FLYING HANDICAP, Of IIbovb; second 2sovs. Six furlongs. W. Johnston'B ch g Crossguard, 6yrs, 10.12 (Reed) .. .. ; '.. | 1 W. Paul's : Spider, aged, 11.10 (Smith) .. 2 G. Macdonneil's Roulette, syrs, 9.8

(Macdonnell) 3 Also started: June 11.6, Ecclefechan 11.7 (including 71b penalty), Rangitata 10.4, Goldfinch 10.0, -Blackbird 9.4. Won by half a length, third close on two lengths aw*y. Time, lmin 21sec. '• -

HANDICAP TROT, Of llsovs; second 2sovs. One mile. W. Kirk's blk Dark Rose, aged, 20sec

lOwner) 1 A. M'Leod's Lady Crichton, 9sec (M'Leod 2 G. W. Johnstone's Mechanic, I3sec (including ssec penalty) , 3 Also started: Nelly Gray II 2sec, Tarata 9sec, Ephah 18sec. Woo by three lengths,' four lengtns between second and third. Time, 3min 6sec. '

SHORTS HANDICAP, Of lOsovs; second 2sovs. Four furlongs. \V. Allan's ch ra Firefly, 6yrs, 9.0

. i-riT ■~ m < G - M'Lean) 1 A. MLeod's Toko Rose, 6yr5,:'9.7 (M'Leod) 2 H. M'lntyre's Silver Star, 6yrs, 10.0

(iownley) 3 Also started: Ecclefechan 11.7 (including 71b penalty), Crossguard 11.7 (including 71b penalty), Berylino 9.0. Won by close on three lengths. Toko Rose lost her saddle near the post. Time, 54sec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of Gsovs; second lsov. Six furlongs. A. Twaddles b g Pea Jacket, 6yrs, 9.0

„,. . „, ' < G - -Buthven) tr. Macuonnell's Roulette, • syrs, 9.8

T. Murray's Blackbird, aged, 9.0 <

Also s arted: Spider 11.4, Gold Finch 10.10, Wild Wolf 9.0. Won by close on tm lengths. Time, lmin 2feec. ■ BENGERBURN RACES, The following are tie handicaps for the bur I*!-" 1 C ' Ub ' S meet ' Dg at Rox - Roxburgh! Trot. One mile and -a-half-■Thebra scratch, Harold's Pet scratch, Struan 2 seconds, Harold's Childe 12, Pierpant 13 Helios 12, The Clerk 23, Miss M'Farlane 23 Fireworks 26 Esperanto 26, Lex Idallmmi 30, Polly Perkins 30 H n^ r l i . Ck^ ot ' °? e m scratch, Ha old s Pet scratch, Struan 1 second, The S a ant n 4 ' m , Pler P° nt 8 - Harold's Childe 8 Hobos 8, The Clerk 10, Miss M'FarhZ 10, Fireworks 18, Esperanto 18, Lex to' Lean 1& Honest Dick 18, Petulance 18, Minn 20 Polly,Perkins 20, Teviot Lad 20 Bengerburn J.C. Handicap. One mileoriaZn^^^9^1 —

ins lyi « ng -j Ha , D A d i ca ?-, Slx ' ur loug3.—Battler TriSbfi7 C lO ' Almana ° 9 '°' JsullfiDch **•

WESTPORT RACES. (Per United Press Association)

WESTPORT, March 6 b-ma weather prevailed for the first day of the autumn meeting of the 'Westnort Jockey Club. Results:- westpow STEWARDS' HANDIOAP.-Sketcher 1

ORAWAITI HANDICAP TROT.-Governor 1. Scratched: Percnga and Rosamond. Nineteen started. Time, 4nrin 38 2-5^7 WESTPORT CvAxZin^Zioro.

ADDISON'S HACK iUNDICAP.-Flfet-stcno ran two rounds before the race, and all the horses but Stockton made another ro nd, the riders failing to hear the starter call them back The raco was run. later, and resuHod: Sketcher 1, Coreese 2. Also started-: Flmtetone, Stockton, and Tommv BIRCHFIEDD HANDICAP TROTPorenga 1, Jean Allerfon 2. Twelve started Scratched: Governor, Glen, Jtidee Albert Abwycbs 2. Also started: Nums, and Cainisorw. Time, lman 22 2-ssec, . NAPIER. RAM RACES. (Pfr Pbkss Association.) *l , if • NAPIER, March 6. ihe following acceptances have been receded for the Napier Park Racing Ckb's cainayial meeting:— Omaranui Hack Handicap Hurdles. One

10.13, Reservoir 10.4, Ma-takakiri 10.2, Papafewra 0.13, Tekanui 9.9, Commander 9.8, Concussion 9.C, Bushranger 0.0, Haurangi 9.0. Esk Handicap. Fivo furlongs.-Gold 1 bread 9,0, The Squatter 8.8, North Head 8.7, Ban Leno 8.6, Wharekura .8.3, Ikon 7.13 Hydraulic 7,5, Snndstroain 7.6, Yosami 74' Maibra 6,13, Niwaru ; 0.13, Ngahere 6,7, Spark

Napier. Carnival Cup. One mile and a-Quartor.-Marguerite 8.13, Mystification 8.2, Sir Tristram 7.9, Loiret 7.9, Downfall 7 8 /Eolus 7.7, Aberration 7.5, King's Lynn 7.5 Kurawaka 7.0, Arc Light 6.10, Chicane 6.10! Kairoma 6.9, Oasis 6.7. Weltor uandioap. Seven furlongs.— &ase!ey. 10.13, Hipporofia 10.12, Molu* 10.G Martyriuui 9.13, Pantaloon 9.0, Prize Bloom 8.10, Lord Bobs 8.7, Findland 8.7. SapKng Slakes Handicap. Fivo furlongs — ■fto Trumps 7.7, Contingent 7.6, Gold Lac© 7.4,. Borongaria 7.4, Lady Mensehikoff 6,12, Steady 6.9, Remission 6.9. " Bedclyffe Hack Welter. Six fwlongs.-Dan Leno 9.0, White Lie 9.5, Wuikaraka 9.4, Bluebell 9:0, Maku 8.8,' Ancycio 8.8, North Pole 8.6, Goldfield 8.6, Lamsdorff 8.6, Seatondale 8.5, Crackpot 8.4, Waikuku 8.3, Boßlalink 8 2 Lord Bobs 8.2, Oririus 8.0, Mistletoe, B.o* My Darling 8,0, Blackwatcr 8.0, San Jose

Plying Handxap. Six furlongs.-King Billy 9.0, Oxton 7.13, Turin* 7,9, Finery 7 8 Gold Thread 7.8, Chicane 7.2, TaHoko 612 Maid of Astolat 6.7.

WANGANUI RACES. (Per United Press Association.)

WANGANUI, March 6. The. following \ acceptances have been received for the second day's races:— Autumn Handicap, One mile,—Waipaku 7.8, Splondid Idea 7.7, Dear Dolly 6.13. Farewell Handicap. Six furlongs.—lCitchentnaid 8.8, Ballarat 8.6, Helen Portland 7.10, Cyrene 7,6, Dear Dolly 7.3, Waihuka 6.13, Prism 6,8.

Fordell Hurdlesi One mile and threequarters.—Maui 11.6, Cachuca 10.7, Moeraki 10,4, Claremont 10.4, Pantaloon 10*0. Wanganui Stakes. One mile and a-half,— Master Dolaval 8.11, Marguerito . 8.6, Mahuta 8.4, Tangimoana 8.2, Uhlando 7.11, Tho Lark 7.10, Signor 6.8, Saga 6.7. Okoia Hurdles, One mile and five furlongs.— Carembnt 11.8, Xovier 10.12, Immolation 10.7, Aorangi 10.7, Bagatelle 9.7, Star Rose 9.3, English 9.0, Green Boy 9.0. Jackson Stakes.—lrish 8.11, Ttifle 8.11, Helen Portland 8.11, Carissima 8.11, Gleuculloch 8.8, Bunyan 8,8, 'Gravitation 7.2. Millionaire 7.2.

STRATH-TAIERI EAOES. The following nominations have been recced for the Strath Taieri races:Maiden Kate.—Besses, Gold Plate, Impline, Pdparoa, Waitaki Maid. Flying Handicap.-Prelty Face, Smallshbt, Jewel Cate, Casque, Miss Casket, Sir Percival, Caveola, Mangonel, Tony, Paparoa. Middlomarch. Cup.-Sir Percival, Gold Plate, Casque, Smallshot, Pretty Face. Handicap Time Trot. One mile (about) — Little George, Creeriing Dolly, Joe L Eliza Babington, Cecil R., Major. Taylor, Separator, Jack, Lalla,' Coiner, Repeater, Foiestwood Barewood, First Bet, Vicerov. Eboncss, Harold's Childe.

Handicap lime Trot. About one mile and a-half.-Little George, King Ladysmith, Creeping Dolly,. Joe L.," Eliza Babington, Cecil It., Major, Taylor, Separator, Jack, Lalla-Coiner, First Pet, Viceroy, Eboness, Harold's Childo.

Farewell Handicap.-Caveola, Sir Percival Gold Plato, Miss Casket, Jewel Case, Grand Fnnna, Mangonel, Tony, Paparoa, 'Besses Waitaki Maid,

LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION, (Per, United: Pkess Association.) '■.■-... WELLINGTON, March 6. -J.lie Management Committee of the New Zealand Lawn. Tenuis Association to-night decided, to postpone the selection of the ladies team to' visit Australia pending a reply torag received from Sydney with reference to accommodation. The New South.Wales Association offered £10 towards the expenses, but this was not deemed sufficient as accommodation for the whole team was; promised. The association had written to the English..Association, asking if it was possible to got a visit of English players, btit a reply was received -that.the majority of the Home players could not get-away from their business. The Doherty brothers would possibly, visit Australia, and it was likely that they would include 'New Zealand in their tour. I BOWLING, ; : . Dotedw v. Caledonian. The Wednesday afternoon bowling match between tho, Dunedin .and Caledonian Clubs, which was played on the Caledonian : Green, resulted in favour of the Dunedin men by 6 points., the total scores being Dunedin 60, Caledonian, 55. The Dunedin skips were Messrs W. M!llwriok, J. Gilmour, and J. C. Short, who were pitted against Messrs John Collins,' Jno.' Scott, and Jno. Evans. The weather was favourable for howling, the green in excellent condition, and an enjoyable game in which some good play on both'sides was exhibited, was the result. • /.St. Kilda v, Cayershau, , ,

A match between Wednesday from St. Kilda and Oaversham Clubs, three rinks aside, was played on Wednesday, .resulting ma win for: Oaversham by 16 points' Players and scores:— C! St.K, T. Thompson, D. Fraser, G. Piddington, W. Blackwood (s) .. .25 — W. Collie, S. Ban, T. Irvine, D. C, Cameron (s) — 13 J. Brown, A, E. Kennard, E. Jones, W, S. Glasse (s) .... 20 — T. Ashton, E, Chilcot, A. E. Alfrey, J. M'Curdy (s) ..'....— 27 D. Stevenson, G. Murray, D. Forrester, F.. Wilkinßon (s) .. .. .% — J. Summerell, D. Jolly, J. Peacock, W. Jacobson (s)' .. ... — , u '.' Totals .. .. .. .. ~ 70 SI Butldbrs v. Allied Trades. The'sfinuitl mutch was played 611 Wednesday, and was, as usual, full of merriment and good feelings besides yielding a close contest,; in whioh the Builders showed, a slight superiority.' In the following score list' the architects furnished the first'rink for the Allied Trades, the master plumbers the following'three, and the master painters the remaining two. Scores: — B. ,A.T. J. M'Binnon, J. Crawford, G. • Hodges, \V; Far quharson (s) .. 22 — J. Barton, 1 G. Burows (sub.), H. Moss, (sub.), E. F. Walden ' •• (8) ' ' . :. .. - 18 F. Wilkinson, C. Brundell, G. . Clark, A. M'Dougall (s) .. .. 17 _ J. Wilson, A. -O'Driscoll, H.' Smith, J.. Walker (s)- ....' — 18 E. Fountain (sub.), ,W. Headersou, A.. J. Cooper, J. Lindsay to '•■' • .. 27 - I'. H. Bnindel!, H. C. Boss, J. , M'Adum, S. A. Findlay (s) '•■ - 16 RWatkins, R. Dow, W. Clark, G. DuruieW 20 — W. Burt, W. Rerifree, H. M'Leod, J. W. Walker (s) - 20 W. N, Biddell, H. Lyders, A. Armßtrong; G. Mollison (s) .15 — D. Robertson, A. M'Miilau, J. Irvine, D, Soolt (s) .. . , - 25"' A. Dempster, J. E. White, John White, 0. Foster (s) .. ..18 - Wright,"P. S. Omand, J. Abbott, A. Gillies (sj ... - 18 . Totals' .... .. rr .. 119' 116

LADIES' SWIMMING RACES. (Pra Umiikd Pbess Associatioh.)

MASTERTON,) MARCH 5. The 'Wairarapa Ladies' Swimming Club's sports were held to-day. The sports were of a very private nature, and no males were • allowed to be present. Even the press, representatives were excluded. Taking such steps as these is strongly commented on t by the public and 1 also by a number'of mombers of the club. The general opinion is that

it will not be oonducivo to the success of the club. The 25yds. Championship was won by Miss E. Cunningham; 25yds Handicap by Mrs N. James; the Long Dive by Mrs Dwyer; Neatest Header, Miss Cunningham; Fancy Swimming, Miss Cunningham; Pl&teddving, 'Miss Eeardon and Mrs Wheelsy a. tie. The 25yds School Championship was won by A. O'Leary.

GOLF. The competition for the St. Andrew's Cross' (gold and silver) will take place thi3 afternoon'on .the. Balmacowon Links,-when the following players will compete: — For the Gold Cross.—F. Biydone plays G. M..MacLe*n, J. R. Scott plays'J. R, Park, F. h. Biss plays Allan Holmes, H. C. Smith plays'J. A. Burt,. H. R. Law plays E. H. Lough.,. C.G. : Scolon plays R, J. Smith, P. Y. "Wales plays B. J. Smitb, ,H. S. Fenwick plays J. Milne, Ernest Smith plays F. Leitch, G, Armstrong plays G. G. Oripps, -JVC. M. Soott plays J. A. Cook, C. W. Rattray plays W. C. MacGregor, J. H. Gale plays ,W. Wydnis, H. A. Salmon plays H. v. Stwwttich, Brrol Smith plays G. H. MacEwan, George/Williams plays D. Samuel, J. 0. Kettle plays C. G. .■ White, G. F. Dodds plays F. J. Stilling, H. Brasch plays J. Nevill Ritchie. For the Silver Cross.—M. S. Holmes plays F. Reading, J. R. Don pluys H. £. Wilson. H. C. Bilton plays W. F. Edmond, J. Sin-olair-Thomson plays G. Bernstein, G. B. Bullock plays C. 0. M'Kellar.