SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18049, 24 September 1920, Page 6

SPORTING.

WANGANUI SPUING MEETING. (l'Ett UNITED I'KESS ASSOCIATION.) WANGANUI, September 23. The Wangaflui Jockey Club's spring meeting opened to-day in very boisterous weather, rain lulling incessantly. Tho totulisator handled 10s, compai eil with £ia,-110 ou u le g rst day of. last year's spring meeting. l{esults:— i)URII'. HACIC HANDICAP, oi 150sovs. six furlongs.—Crucelle, 8.5 (M'Cormuek), 1; Kareao, 7.12 (.Anderson), 2; 13ig i'ush, 7.10 (M'Keag), 3. Also started: Masprite 0.5, Vasilkov 0.5, Active 8.11, Coolpuu 8.8, Voluble 7.12, stutter 7.11, Jimpyroan 7.8, Faroe 7.6, Smoke 7.2, Gay Lady i.O. Afaliugerer 7.0. Stutter made the early running lrom Smoke, CruoeUe, and Malingerer, Crucelle leading into the straight lrom Big usU and Malingerer, and winmng oomiortably by a length and a-half, Big Push half a length, awav. lime., lmin l?sec. MAlj}.i!iN BACH, of 150sovs. Six furlongs Tent-erfield (J. O'Shea), 1; All Cerise (K. Tucker), 2, llaropa (A. Ai'Oonnaek), 3. Also starteu: Gay I J atron, Catalini, Amber Tips, Watercall, Woltehn, Country Air, Equitable. .Uuropa was early in iront, showiug the way to All Cerise, 'lenterfield, and Amber Tips. Teuterfield tvas first into tho straight, and beat All Cerise in the run home by two lengths, ilaropa being one length away. Time, lmin 17 _1-ssl-c. V» ANGANUI GUINEAS, of sUosovs. One mile. —Duo (H. Gray), 1; llutnbug (B. He«l), 2; LiLtle Hiver (\\\ Young), 3. Also started: Listowel (A. Jl'Klvnn), Kaeeful (J. O'Shea), Insurrection (A. Bted). i'Torn the tapes Little Uiver set out to make tho pace, and led from Uaceful, Listowel, Humbug, Insurrectiou, and IJuo, the last-named running into second position at the live furlongs post. Duo led into the straight from Little ltiver, Humbug, and Baeeful, and stalling off the favourite, Duo landed a winner by a good length, with Little River a length and a-hali away. Listowel was fourth. Time, lmin 46 ,l-ssec. OKEiiu Handicap iiubdles, of 2oosovs. One mile and three-quarters.—White Banger, 0.0 (P. Webby), 1; Gladful,■ 10.11 (W. Williams), 2;" Endure, 'J. 12 (K. Lambess), 3. Also started: Mill o' Gowrie 11.4 (coupled with Gladful), Zola 10.10, Otauru liid 10.7, Khartoum 0.7, Polthogue 0.0. Mill o' Gowrie made the pace early in tho race, together with Otauru Kid. White Hanger, who was a long way back in the initial stages, went to the front half a mile from home, and won by a couple of lengths Jrom Gladful, Endure being two and a-half lengths awav third. Time, .'imin 20 l-ssec. HACK AND HUNTEBS' STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half.—Manhattan, 10.0 (W. M'Kinnon), 1; Mattock, 11.5 (A. M'Donald), 2; Ngakanui, 11.10 (H. M'Sweuney), 3. Also started: Tirau 10.8, Campguard 0.13, Knrnalpi 8.7, Applaud 0.7, Otter 0.7, Nicomar 0.7. Campguard led the greater part of the distance. Mattock was first into the straight, and appeared to have the race won at the distance from Ngakanui, when Manhattan eaine from the back to beat Mattock on the post by a neck, Ngakanui being two lengths away. Otter fell. Time, smin 15 l-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and 110 yards—Volo, 8.12 (L. Morris), 1; Trespass, 8.0 (J. O'Shea), 2; Depredation, 8.5 (H. Goldfinch), 3. Also started: Oratress 0.3, Hurry Up 7.0, Bose Queen 7.0, Simon 6.12, Tirana 6.10, Railand G.lO, Biki 6.7. Hurry Up led at the first, Yolo going to the iront along the back, and leading into the straight from Simon, Bose Queen, Depredation, Oratress, and Trespass. The last-named challenged Tolo at the distance, but failed by a couple of lengths, 'Jiespass being a neck iu front of Depredation and Simon. I'iine, lmin 50sec. PUTIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Ben Bolt, 7.3 (J. Barry), 1; Hebuff, 7.13 (K. Tucker), 2; Maniahera, 7.0 (A. M'Conuack), 3. Also started: Admyra 0.0, Warrawee 8.11. Piro Piro 8.6, Ngata 8.5, Isabel 8.1, Army Service 7.4, Halcyon 7.0, Stelpaul 7.0. Ben Bolt took charge crossing the ton,. and won nicely from Iletmfi by a clear length, with Maniahera three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin Sflsec. PLYING HANDICAP, of 250sovs. Sis furlongs. —Miss Gold, 7.3 (K. Tucker), "l; Income, 6.13 (S. Anderson), 2; Hymeetra, 8.10 (J. O'Shea), 3. Also started: Chimera 0.0, Simonides 7.10, Swanee Biver 7.8, Wake 7.7, Birtldy 7.4, Kinsem G. 13, Egmont Park G. 7. Income led to ■ the straight, but was challenged at the distance by Miss Gold, who won by a neck, Ilymostra being a neck away third. Time, lmin 17sec. The following weights have been declared for the second .day:— Bailw;yr Hack Welter. Six furlongs.—Tenterfield 10./, Bouen 10.2, Sesprite 10.2, Crucelle 10.2, Active 0.9, Warrawt-e 0.8, Ooolpan 0.5, Ngata 0.3, lutrato 0.2, Prodigal 8.11, Big Push 8.11, Voluble 8.0, Stutter 8.8, Missland 8.8, Empyrean 8.7, smoke 8.6, All Cerise 8.6, Farce 8.3, Miss Love 8.2, Maiopo 8.2, Mannahera 8.2, Catalini 8.0, Equitable 8.0, Alioe Montrose 8.0, Water Call 8.0, Miss l'llva S.O, Ynlailde 8.0, Stora 8.0, Gay Patron 8.0, Vngrance Piece 8.0, Country Air 8.0, Monalto 8.0, Gay Lady 8.0, Amber Tips 8.0, War Nurse 8.0, Woolthea 8.0, Malingerer 8.0. Moutoa Hack Handicap.' One mile and 110 yards.—lnsurrection 0.0, Crucelle 8.13, Admyra 8.10, Warrawee 8.0, Rebuff 8.5, Fisher 8.3, Piropiro 8.3, Ngata 8.3, Ben Bolt 8.1, Isabel 7.13, Missland 7.11, Voluble 7.8, All Cerise 7.5, Army Service 7.3, Farce 7.3, Whizz Bang 7.2, Mannahera 7.2, Khartoum 7.0, Legato 7.0, Maginai 7.0, Amber Tips 7.0, Halcyon 7.0, Stelpaul 7.0. lliggie Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.— Volo 0.0, Marqueteur 0.7, Oratress 0.2, Nobleman S.l.i, Bonneter 8.6, Depredation 8., Ilurrv Up 7.4, Insurrection 7.2, Bose Green 7.0, Simon 6 10 Zola 6.0, Admvra 6.7, Bailand 6.7, Biki 61 Halcyon 6.7. ' ' Gonvillc Hack Hnrdles. One mile and five furlongs.—Otauru Kid 11.8, Endure 11.1, White ®?°ser 10.13, Pretty Bobby 10.4, Master Boris 10.2, Polthogue 0.12, Toa Tere 9.0, Hvginas 0 8 Army Service 9.0, Te Toa 0.5. Applaud 0.0, Mangawai 9.0, Gila ton 0.0, Zenato 0.0. Owen Handicap. Six furlongs.—Chimera 9.0 Hymestra 8.12, Croesus 8.6, Innh 8.2, Miss Gold 8.0, Simonidcs 7.10, Weldone 7.9, Swanee Biver 7.8, Wake 7.7, Income 7.6, Buddy 7.4, Kinsem 7.0, Yasilkov 6.7, Tirana 6.7, Sea Sprite 6 7 Egmont Park 6.7, Listowel G. 7, Carmel Areh 67'' Debutante' Two-year-old Stakes. . Four furlongs. Joe Miller 8.0, Panache 8.0, Thespian 8.0, Tolerance 8.0, Humboldt 8.0, Rational 8.0, Landbird 8.0 Kick Off 8.0, Panoply 7.0, Piffle 7.0, Mockery 7.V Sensible , filly by Demosthenes 7.0, Rose Shield 7 o' Amorel 7.D,. ' NeV Zealand Eclipse Stakes. Nino furlongs — Depredation 9.4, Amythas 0.0, Trespass 9.0, Rose Queen 7.0, Insurrection .v.O, Askari 7.0, Hnmbuc <■0, Demand 7.0, Itaceful 7.0. Be-handicap Marang:u Steeples.—Manhattan 10.0.

GLOAMUTG SHIPPED TO NEW ZEALAND. SIDNEY, September 23. (Beceived Sept. 23, at 8.55 p.m.) . Ulimarosi sriiled at 5 o'clock with GloarouiUil ChfctiMS. Wi " 136 6PeUCd ZKllaUd

AM ATE (Jit ATHLETICS. '! iU ru » "ider the auspices of the -N-Z.A.A.A. (Otago Centre) at- half-time during the progress of to-morrow's interprovincial football match at Carisbrook. A meeting of the N.Z.A.A.A. (Otago Centre) was held last night, when matters relating to the sports meeting to be held on October 9 were discussed. It was reported that several entries irom ChristchuTch had been reccive>d. axnone them being that of C. IT. Taylor, Hio well-known hall and qmsrter-mile champion. This competitor is also taking part in the relay race wtih three other Chrlst-ehnreh men. Considerable interest is being taken in footoall events. Pnctically overy football club in Dunedin is entering in the eight men a-side tug-oi-war event Tho following handicaps have been declared 4 "\ o a h ??? iCa , PI w.V th , c otll B 0 Centre, r, } i W - Mercer), for the One-mile Kace, to be held on the Carisbrook Ground tomorrow during tho interval of the Otago-South-hind football match :-C. Pr ve and ,T. Weapon scratch- E. S. Uale, 30 yards; D. C. Lister and G Crimp, 40 yards; A. E. Clrey, It. Swinnev and nn Morice SO yards; J. Forbes and F. Bolfo, 90 yards- C. Erridgc, 35 yards; \Y. Boddy, J \\- Ilarvc-y, C. M'Cron-c, and ,T. K. HcndersV 100 yards; L. Henderson and W. Eccies, 105 yardsTu iMimond and K. B. M'Kernan, 110 vard«?' Tl' Blackwood, J. IL Sutton, 13. J. Mowatt, and J. Morris, 115 yards; G. Fergusson, A. Eh Tvrrr W. Leoftt&r, A. il'Lnchlm, G. LuShurV k Gillespie, II Ashby, W. Elliott, s. E. Crimp, Lorimcr, and C. a Harvey, 120 vards- n ~t Monagh;m, T. W. ■ M'Allan, J. Dcnford,' W." SSiarp, W. Williams, and liitchie, 125 vards- w" Cunningham, Whvte, Shanks, and H. Eccies' 110 yards; -H. W. Addie, a Irfofller, .T. A. A. Ki.goar, and J. Crawford. 135 yards. ' x

MINIATURE EIPLE SHOOTING. The results of the club handicaps fired bv the North End Club during tlie past montli for trophies presented by Messrs G. Neway, J T„ v lor, and J. Kigby (vice-presidents) are as follow • Mr Newey's trophy-J. Grant 1, J. Moodie 2, II Johnston .1, F. S. Webster 4; Mr ,1 TivWu trophy—W. Ogg 1, J. Grant 2, W. Elliott "n F S. Webster 4; Mr J. Eigby's trophv—A. Callon l" A. Cameron 2, J. Moodie 3, H.- Bruce 4. V r Web-' ' s trophy is the last one to bj snot'for this season, and will be firod on O-atober 5 and 1° the conditions being four scvcn-sliot targets, optional sighters, and th"ee targets to count.

CRICKET.

ENGLISH TEAM IN AMERICA. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YOHIv, September 22. (Received Sept. 2-1, at 0.40 a.m.) An English cricket team, known 'as the "Incognita," which has -been touring the United States, won all 01' the eight matches played. Jardine, last year's Oxford captain, has alrtadv amassed his fourth century fo'r the tour. American cricketers are unable to attain the fine form which apparently is characteristic of the "lnoogniti."—A. and N.Z. Cable.

OTAGO ASSOCIATION. The lollowiug is the annual report of the committee of the Otago Cricket Association, wliich wili bo presented afc thu iinnual meeting iiext Monday night:—The committee desire to congratulate clubs on the success of tlie past season,, which must be considered a most satisfactory one. When the great war burst upon us the prospects of cricket in Otago were exceedingly bright, «s there were a cumber of young players coming to the Iront and showing great promise; but th-e call to battle was answered promptly by these young cricketers, and manv made the supreme sacrifice. It was therefore expected that to regain the pre-war standard of play $vould take time, and it was most gratifying to see tije fine showing made bv our young players m our representative matches. It is hoped the coming season will see players take up the game with enthusiasm, and tlmt the good old game of cricket will flourish in Otago. Unfortunately the season commenced with very unseasonable weather, and very littfe cricket was played before Christmas; but from New Year to the close of the season the weather was all that couid be desired. The interest in club matches was well maintained throughout tho season, and the various competitions were keenly contested. The Grange Cricket Club were successlul in winning the First Grade contest, the ilornington the Second Grade, and the Grange also secured the. Third Grade. The committee de6ire to congratulate these clubs .on their success. During the K"ew Year holidays a visit was received from tho Wellington representative team, the weather for this match being ideiil for cricket, and the match proved most interesting, resulting in u win for Otago by 156 runs. Our representatives visitod Christchurch in February, and suiierud defeat at the hands of Canterbury by 10 -wickets. An Otago team also visited lnvercargul and piayed a match against Southhuid, *t J i n , intcrcstin K game resulted in a win lor Southland by four wickets. A visit was also received from a North Otago team, and an interesting game resulted in a win ior Otago by five runs on the first innings. At Easter time a mixed team journeyed to Owaka. During the Christmas holidays a team also visited Oaroaru ana played a match against North Otago, the match resulting in a drawn game, the North Otago team batting for the day and scoring 271 runs. The prospects for the coming season appear very bright. The New Zealand Cricket Council have arranged for a programme of representutive matches whereby the four major associations will meet each year, aud the northern associations have consented to come south this season, which will mean that we will have matches against Auckland, Canterbury, and Wellington in Dunedin, which .should be the means of creating a new interest in our summer-pastime. It is also hoped that the council will be successful m arranging for the visit of an Australian btate team. The year was commenced with a deficiency of £425,- and the balance sheet now submitted shows a debit balance of £225 10s sd, and this must be considered most satisfactory.

MORNINGTON CLTJB: The annual report of the Mormngton Cricket Club states:—The committee, in submitting the lbth annual report and balance sheet, congratnlate .the members on the success' attained, both on the field and financially. The club were able to place in the field a senior team, two Second Grade, and a Third Grade, the senior being third in the competition. The Second Grade A team, under the captaincy of Mr J. Brown, had the honour of winning the Second Grade Shield, and went_ through the season with an unbeaten record. \\ Logan had the honour of 'scoring the first ■ century of the season, making 111 not out against Carisbrook. Tho Second Grade B team, although not so successful as the other team, had several exciting games, and fulfilled all their engagements. Tho Third Grade team,- composed mostly of boys just left school, also had a good season, and several of the boW showed exceedingly good promise. A team "travelled to Roxburgh n-t Easter time and played two matches against the Coal Creek Club, and your club woir one match and lost one. In representative cricket the club was represented by F. Haig and Y. Itolderness against- Southliind, both players upholding the good name oi the elub. The committee show a balance on the right side, after having heavy expenditure in buying two new mats aud material to the extent of over £25.

GRANGE CLUB. ilr A* Kestieaux (vice-president) presided at the 43rd annual meeting of the Grauge Cricket Uub, held iu the pavilion on the North Ground last night. In moving the adoptiun of the annual report and balance sheet, the ghuirman congratulated the club on its record lasc season. The First and Ihird Grade teams had won tho competition in Oieir respective grades, and tbc second eleven had been runners-up for "the Second Grade championship. As very many of the plovers in the junior graaes were young, it augured Well for the fiuure of Otago cricket. A very gratifying feature was the enthusiasm which members had displayed, and the success of the club was the natural result of this. During the vca r the club had lost an old and much-csteemed vice-president by the death of Afr S. Wynne, who had beeu a keen supporter of the club for many years. The financial position of the club w x 'is sound, and refleeted particular credit on the -secretary.—(Applause.) Mr C. Chadwick, in seconding the motion, made special reference to the fine cricket- played by the Third Grade team.—The report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of office bearers for the ensuin" season resulted as follows.—President, Mr C. if Wilson; vice-presidents—Messrs A. Bestieaux', C. Ilanlon, G. Nelson, \Y. Wy.itt, 11. Hudson, J. J. Ledgerwood. 0. 13. Briggs, C. Bills, and \V Best; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Rowland; elub eaptam, Mr A. Galland; deputy club captain, Mr T. Hitchcock; delegates to tho O.C.A.—Me=srs ltestieaux. Rowland, and Galland (all the above were re-electod); General Committee—Messrs A keast, C. Chadwiek, It, Wright, A. C. Jack=on,' A. Kmght; Selection Committee—Messrs Chadwick, Galland, and Keast; auditor, Mr G. Nelson ..The North-East Valley, George Street, Albany Streets and Normal Schools were each invited to nominate one promising young cricketer for free membership to the club. Six now members wero elected. It was decided to open the season officially on October 9; net practice to commence on the previous Saturday.

FOOTBALL.

THE MOASCAR CUP. (Peh United Pjiess Association.) CHRISTCHUKCH, September °3 In connccUon with statements bv the Maiawatu Union over the Ifoascar Cup match evidence ?w e - T i?"u e f fiS SUpport tllc referee's decision that Patoerston carried the ball over the deadball line. Nevertheless Christehuroh School are J? U,c match lor the cup in Ciiristchureh up uill September 30, subject to the consent of the New Zealand Union.

OTAGO RUGBY Tj^IOK. A special meeting of the Otago Bugby Union was held last night lor the purpose of eonsideraPlMia* oru the Ravcnsbourne Club against " le „ *»»" , Eov . els Qub JOT " ailegcilv pIS Second ; Grade players in a Fourth Grade match. . lec-prosiuetit (Mr A'. G. Cavansgh) occupresenu''' lumbers of both teams were »>afc the appeal rested on ta'lS'!'' I G " £ lbso °- ,v,l « w;ls transferred to Tonrth Grade on May i, pJaved against thrf Ravejisbounie Qrst team on Mav 8, and hid not been re-transferred bnck to Fourth Grade Jlr M'Farlane, representing the Taieri Hovers Club, said that although G. Gibson did plaV on the date in qoestion, he had not, actually been selected to play. The Taieri Hovers first team however, had .1 man short, ami he (Mr M'l'arlane) had prevailed on Gibson to play. Re did not think he should have taken steps "to transfer Gibson back to Fourth Grade. He was under the impression that the letter asking for a Iran" ler was not lo come before the union till its meeting on Monday nigh,. (May 10). Gibson had subsequently played in Fourth Grade. Mr Cliovne, secretly of the Taieri Rovers CTlub, corroborated Mr M'Farlaue's ernlencc G. Gibson said he had not playod out of the Fourth Grade since May 8. A. 0. Gibson said ho was transferred from the Taieri Hovers First to Fourth Grade on June ,7. Sic. P J ° Ut ° f hiS eratle £inc o Mr Nelson said that the Flag Committed was n the habit, in the interests of clubs, of transferring players up to midday on Saturdays & Gibson had been transferred on tho SafcurdnTmoming (May 8) to Fourth Grade -Mr White said it was laid dean m Hie that a transfer should not be made alter" midday on Friday. mla Mr Nelson "said the onus was on plovers to rlL on wllct, ' lor tlle y were transferred " The Cliairman said the Taieri Club had committed ail error of judgment.

Mr Cook said it was apparent tliat llr CWna aid not think his application for a transfer was to come before the union till Mjy 10. It was decided to adjourn tho inquiry ttn Monday night. J

BILLIARDS. On Thursday evening a billiards and snooker team from tue Duncuin Bowling Club paid a visit to the Duneuin Sports club, where a c.osely-contestod match was played, victory finally rosting with the Sports Ulnb by 1077 points to bJi. points. A thoroughly (jujoj*at>le evening waa spent, during which the balls clicked merrily 011 the two club tables, and everyone whs ia the best ol spirits. The members of the Sports Clnb saw to the entertainment of their guests, and at the close of the m.Uch the customary oompliments of cueh an occasion were exchanged between the two teams. The individual scores were as follow, the names of players in tho Sports Club team appearing firstßilliards: 11. lay lor 114, 11. Hilton 82; W. Carolin 124, W. Wyatt 102; W. ll'Connochie 06, D. il'Konzie 62a ; £• " o , r ,? a " W. Crawford 85; E. Ferguson •n n ms r 103; lf ' Wllh:ilns 123, w. Saundera oO; A. Walker OS, J. Dow 71; J. Cooke 75. J. Logan 107;— totals, 753 to 670. Snooker: I' U and L. B. Dawson 54, W. Crawford and I. Stewart 30; D. Wark and B. Goyen 65, A. Archer atld „ J - Dow 40; L. Warren awl C. Macan 36, A. liKemue and W. Saunders 51; p. Dawson and C. Fisher GO, J. Logan and W. Smith 28; A. Johnson and W. M'Lauchlan 61, H. Williams and J. Doric 31; T. Drumuiond and P. Dawson J. Logan nnd G. Kelson 27;-totals, 318 to