SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14503, 21 April 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

MANAWATU HACKS.

(Pw. Unitf.ii Puess Association.) PALMBUSTON X., April 20. The following are tho acceptances lor tho Manawatu inewting:---

Lititon Hack Hurdles Handicap. One IM i|e a iul tlircc-quariors.-Bungiliaeia 10.13, Kaiioma 10.9, Scenery 9.13, Korazon 9.13, Bendrock 9.10, Finc-sciir 9.5, Golden Glow 9.2, K««i. CJrovc 9.0, Lotbair 9.0, Veil dc ,loie 9.0, Jet do Miiro 9.0, Canadian 9.0, ijomali 9.0, Hcolanlei- 9.0, Nptwaka 9.0. Karero Hack Welter Handicap. Six furlongs.—llcrmia 10.9, Strategist 9.7, Cuiding Sle|) 9.13, The Limit 8.11, Twinkle (1.5. Waiortiru 3.5, Ukraine, 8.3, Kinnncrian 8.0, liawera 8.0, Liquid Air 7.15, lincumiicr 7.13, Tliptis 7.13, Bdlo Annie 7.13, I'.rillitiney 7.12, l'ukoruru 7.12, Hai.yikura 7.12, Slippery Queen 7.12, Captain JJell 7.12, Ivonawai 7.12, Arwore. 7.12. Telegraph Stakes llmidicap. : Six fur-lon«s.-Flitaway 3.12, Uallarat 8.11, Iri-li Difle 8.0, Karcroa 7.10. l.oiigner 7.12. ].>;.•- mond Star 7.10, Lady Monscliikoff 7.9, Sir Antrim 7.6, Aboriginal 6.13, Nicotine 6.7. Lontrbiirn Handicap. One mile and a furJong,—Maskir Soult 9.3, Tanginioauii 8.5, Moriarty 7.13, Sir Tristram 7.11, Mabula 7.11, Wiietiunaran.a 7.5, Klfori. 7.6, IVwaiio 7.4 Flingot 7.0, Koosovelt. 7.0, Daisy Paul 6.10. Bercngaria 6.7, Cletuora, 6.7, First Mate 6.7.

Woodlicy Hack Handicap. Seven fur-lonijs.-Wimmcra 9.0, Strategist 8.3, Mendip 8.8, Whistlecraft 8.4, Shannon Lass 8.3, Voctgang 8.0, Illustrious 7.9, Wailolo 7.8, Kxplosivc 7.7, Missiira 7.7, Dervish 7.5, Higlwlon 7.4, Waipimi 6.11, Cnsli-rliono 6.11, Li<|uid Air 6.7. Taikoroa Welter H.-indieap. One nule.Ecloguo 9.8, Boiirriifqnp 9.4, Miirtyriuin 9.4, I'areano 9.4, Probabililv 8-10. Consolation 8.9, Seaton Dale 8.0, Whistlecraft 8.0, LaiiiedorfT 6.0.

COURSING. (PKR UkITEU PllßfiS ASSOCtATION.)

INVRP.CAKGILL, April 20.

At tha last couising meeting of the Southland Couruing Club tho Maiden Stake, of £50, was won by Diffident, entered by Morrico Preen, of Hastings. Mr Preen, In accordance with the condilions of the stake, signed an aflida'.-it that lie was the owner of the dog, and lie consequently received the money. The committee of the- club sulwqiiciillv had rf-a-son to doubt the. ownership, and 'instituted inquiries, which were expected to reach the final stage at a inceling 10-night. The '.•oiumittoc, however, decided Io await receipt of a reply from Mr Brcen to tho committee's last letter. SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. Press Association— By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY. April 19. • (Received April 20, at 0.35 a.m.) At a sale of blood horses the following New Zealanders were told :~A4olat, 310gs; Berenice, 6C:;s; Boi:.ietto, 40gs; Delhi. 40gs: Jemima, 40gs; Ladv Maude, 105jrs; la Gloria. 200gs;'Pettieoa\, 90gs; Ringlet, 60gs; Tainauuo, 37jgs; A'eronique, 75gs; Court Beauty, 2Sogs; Santila, 130; is; Hoiiorc, T9sgs. Bonny .lean was bought by Cnrric, of New Zealand, for 230gs. The Btallion St. Simmer broke its back, and was destroyed. The sale of Hyman tor 2000gs has fallen through. Neith, was privately sold for 2Coogs to go to India.

AN UNFORTUNATE DELAY. (Per United Pkkss Association.)

CHIUSTCIIUKOTI, April 19.

Owing to the mishap to the Mararoa Mason, vrwnor. for Mr Greenwood, was unnble to take Feilo d'Or and Miss Mischief north to-night, for the iirst day of the Wellington races. It is not settled yet whether the horses will be taken up to fulfil their engagements on the second day.

HOWLING. The following members of the Port Chalmers Club will play against Balniai'ewcn to-day. On the Port Chalmers Green: — J. Watson, jun., I. A. Peters, J. T. Wylio, N. Murray (s); C'uptaiii Watson, E. I'cgg. W. Fulton, ,1. \X. Monson (s). Dunedin v. North East Valley, on the Dunedin Green to-tlav.—Norlli-East Valley: W. King, K. Slvlield .). M'Kav, ,1. Karnes (s); M. Pizey.'ll. Sanders, W. M'Laren, D. M'Grcgor (s). The Wednesday interclub match between SI. Kildn and Caledonian will be played tu-day on tlio hitter's green. Caledonian: V. Lyng, H. Andrews, 1). Smith, C. F. Creenslado (s); L. Tuckey, Chilcott, J. Edwards, J. ' Ogg (s); G. Ilaydon, 1). M'lntyre. .T. S. Evans, J. Collins (s). Emergencies—Calder and listings. The finals for tho Caledonian Club Doubles will also lw played between J. Dcy and E. C. Hocking and J. Ikddiugton anil J. Scott.

BOXING All arrangements are now complelc for the boxing championships io bo held to-night and on Thursday night at the Garrison Hall under the auspices of the Otajju lloxint,' Association. The stage has lieon specially enlarged Io accommodate Hi? ling, and special lighting is being arranged for so a> to enable patrons in nil parts «f the house to obtain a goal view of the ■various contests, Mr K. .Soilness has donated a handsome gold medal lo ■the most .scientific lioxer of the tournament, The following is the draw for tonight:—ltanium WeighU — Hunter v. Dorherty, Keenan v. (inudinan, W. Campbell v. ,1. ljeeltio. -1. Campbell v. Duncan. I'eatlier Weights—.lack .lolm-on v. It. Vinjiortv, Keenan v. liobliiii';, C. lianwell v. Jl. 'l.cokie. C.-iird v. JfDongall, Pike v. Duncan. Wght Weighis—North v. Aitken. Sipiaar v. Nowall, Wilstui v. J. Fiuuerty, A. Chirkson a. bye. Novice—liiley v. Slewnrt, Malhowson v. (Jrccn, A. Campbell fi live. Middle Weights—l'. Campbell v. Cooper, Stewart v. Monagan, Cade v. (!. Mathewsou. Heavy Woiglits-Kurton v.

Ryan. Moloney v. Newcastle, A. Cooper .1 bye. The facr'ihal Mr K, Cook, of Timaru. has been appointed referee is a sufficient uiiurntitce llml tin' decisions will he in order, and thai, no competitor will lie punished unduly. .\lr (.'<;ok umicuiK .•< thai should any compelHor, in liis option, he Selling severe punishment ho will slop ilir bout, also should nny compositor [nil 10 break dean al his. ord»rs llial oumpoiilor will lie disqualified. Smoking will be strictly prohibilod, and Mm police have instructions to ojecl anyone caughl smoking in the hall. Competitors will lie prt-s-nt from all parts of lii-j South Island, and amongst Iheui will he found some of the brer-known wl cleverest exponents of the. art in the Dominion.

GOLF. A very pleasant day was spent at Waikona.ili on Master Monday, when the usual tourna.ment was held under the auspices of the WaiLouaiti Golf Club. The Link*, tho use of which was goiicrously granted ,lo tho clu'i by Mr I'. Tooniey, were in fair oivler, tho greens perhaps be.iii(j on the keen side. The chief compeiiiiou wan for the YVaikouaiti Gup, presented by Mrs liai.trav. and lately held by Mr C. Iloltisworth. Thin year Mr W. F. Fduiond proved ilu> winner, with an excellent net score of 73, Mr Folherin:,'haiii kirn,' second with a net of 79.

lit the morning a Ladies' Uogey Handicap was al.-o played, Mrs liaitrav, who came in with 4 up, taking lirst prize.' Mire J. Mill, 2 down, wa.s second. The nfiernooirwas taken up with a mixed lyigey fouivome, the suectssful pairs being MiVs Gould and Mr T. A. Hunter aiul Mies U. Williams and Mr Park. The visitors were entertainnj by Mrs Kiimond and Mrs Kalray. and tho prizes, presented bv Mrs Kdimmd, were provided |, v Mr aiul Mrs I'klmond, Mr and Mrs Ualtray, and Mr llohlsworlh. Those present and competing were: Mr ami Mrs .). M. TtiUhio, Mr and Mrs Siuilhsou (Tiniari;), Mr and Mrs Patllllo, Mrs WoodhoiKX', Mif sea Gould. Dennislon, J. and A. Mill, Fanpiliar, Sise' liaitrav, and ]1. and G. Williams, and Messrs Hunter, Giillv. Salmon, Park, Hrydone, Gould, V. and G. M. Maclean, Fot.lieringliam. Theomin, llohlsworlh, S X'eith, and .1. O. 1Cn1.i1,..

HARIOFRS,

Tho Si. Andrew Harriers hold their official opening run this afternoon from the Gret'iicliu" Tea Kcoms. .Si. Clair.

A Wellington telegram slates that Euclid has been scratched for the 'liimnp.soii Han. dica)), and Swallow for the Tinakori Hack Handicap to be run at Trc-nlham to-day.