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GISBORNE STEEPLECHASE MEETING. (Pan United Press association.) .GISBORNE, July 23. The Gisborne siecplechasc meeting was opened in line weather. The going was good. The tolalisaior handled £15,264. compared with £11,873 on the corresponding day of last year, an increase of £4lll. Results'; PARK HURDLES. Two iniles.Dribblc. 10.4, 1; Crosswords, 11.13, 2; Marconi, 10.4, 3. Also stalled; Cymer. Signature. Mnltifnal. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min Sljsec. MAIDEN HACK RACE. Four furlongs (all nine stone). —Chaplin 1, Golden Light 2. Kingly 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, 49soc. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Gazique, 12.0, 1; Esthonia, 11.2, 2; Woden, 9.8, 3. Also stniiod: Sweet Corn, Black Lace, Crowiiursf, Orawia, Scotch Mixture. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 15sec. GISBORNE STEEPLECHASE. of 3CO.SOVS. Three miles.—Signature, 10.7, 1; Silent Dick, 10.2, 2; Juan, 9.7, 3. Also started; Gay Boy, Won by a length. Time, 6min 22scc. HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Mumble, 9.13, 1; Martini, 9.5, 2; Monte, 9.5, 3.* All started. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 29isec. TRAMWAY HACK STEEPLECHASE. Two miles. —Sign, 9.7, 1; Juan, 9.13, 2; Con, 11.3, 3. Also started: Golden Glade, Tahuroa, Nowra, Gold Scone, Hautonga, Transgression, Rotota. Transgression. Tahuroa, Hautonga, Rotota, and Gold Scene fell. Rotota was remounted. Won by four lengths. Tima, 4niin Bsec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—-Cleft, 10.5, 1; Actifid, 9.8, 2; Patetonga, 9.6, 3. Also started: Prince W’illonyx, Waterform. W r on by a length. Time, 2min 13sec.
Following are the acceptances for the second day;— Gisborne Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Crosswords 12.2, Dribble 11.2, Marconi 10.0, Cymer 9.12, Signature 9.11, To Ara Maid 9.0, Ringakaha 0.0. Maiden Hack Handicap, of ISOsovs. Five furlongs.—Martini 10.0, Kingly 9.5, Waioeka Jack, Fife and Drum, Aw*areka 9.3, Scotch Mixture, Kaimoo 9.2. Bit o’ Fashion, Our Navy, Miss Roseland, Fort George, General Carrington, Donum 9.0. Waikanae Handicap, of 200sovs. Ono mile.—Cleft, 11.4, Esthonia 11.4, Prince Willonyx 10.7. Actifid 10.0, Multifual 10.0, Black Lace 9.11. W’oden 9,8, Patetonga 9.7, Mumble 9.3, Orawia, Waterform, Steepholm, Whanoko 9.0. Te Hapara Steeplechase Handicap, of 200 sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Silent Dick 11.3, Gay Boy 11.2, Marconi 10.12, Con* 10.9, Reparoa 10.3, Lady Sabretache 9.13, Juan 9.7. Second Hack Flat Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Mumble 10.12, Queen’s Up 10.4, Bright Light 9.12, W’aterform 9.10, Martini 9.9, Monte 9.7. Sun Ray 9.1, Ahura, Peril 9.0, Miss Roseland 9.0;
Turangnnui Steeplechase Handicap, of 200 sovs. Two miles. —Signature 11.13, Sign 10.8, Gold Scene 10.5. Juan 10.2, Golden Glade 10.0, Transgression, Wotata, Golden Po'nt 9.7.
Farewell Handicap, of 2<X)sovs. Six furlongs.— Gaziquo 12.10. Esthonia 11.7, Sweet Corn 10.8, Aotifid 10.4, Black Lace 9.13, Growhurst 9.12, Woden 9.11, Hookah 9.9, Patetonga 9.8. Jovial 9.6, Qrawia 9.0, Mumble 9.0. Whanoko 9.0.
C.J.C. HANDICAPS. (Per United I’nvss association.) CHRISTCHURCH. July 29. Following are the Canterbury Jockey Club handicaps:— Trial Hurdles, of 400sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Penury Rose 11.1. Sir Fanciful 10.13. Dribble 10.12, Tigritiya 10.11, Endure 10.9, Hard Hit 10.9, Demagogue 10,9, To Oro 10.6, General Advance 10.6. Wild Pilgrim 9.8, Hallow 9.8. Fiddlestring 9.7. Master Boris 9.1, Calma 9.0, Pariform 9.0. Mickey Free 9.0, Indus 9.0, Mettle Drift 9.0. Silverlea 9.0. Hunters’ Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters,—Bellrook 11.11. Grange 11.9, Birkcnvale 11.9. Joffre 11.4. Hereweare 11.4, Bandy 10.13. Innisfallen 10.9, Placid 10.8, Lilybrook. Ready, Rex Sylva, Pamplona, Noble Chief, Red Blaise, Likelihood 10.7.
Jumpers’ Flaf Handicap, of 250sova. One mile and a-half. —Gamecock 11.11. Fisher 10 12, Kauri King 10.11. Demagogue 10.4, Simon 10.3, Dribble 10.3, Mill o' Cowrie 10.2, Hvltns 10.2, Hard Hit 10 2, Glndful 10.2. Multivo 10.1. Thrace 10.1. Cross Words 9.3. King Star. Whipcord. Mnnawapnngo, Ph ; l Mnv. Prince Deleware 9.0.
Enfield Steeplechase Handicap, of JCOsovs. About two miles.—Mnate- Hamilton 11.6, John Buonv 11.3 Firo Eater 10.13, ViceRegal 10.13. Tigeriand 10.12. JofTre 10.9, Pnkanakane 9.13. Tidal Wave 9.11. Malilvni 9.10, Glenbupai 9.7. Six Cylinder 9.7, Toko,mniriro 9.7.
Avonhead ITandienn. of 300snvs. Spven fu’-lnnp’s.—P't Pron 10 13. Silent Kin" 10.12. Pino Arab 10.17. 10.5. KUbnrry 10.4. Hinton 10.4. 10.0. Cnrnbrea 10 0. F.vnlp'-pr 913 Stiff Officer 913, Sembric' 9.1.3. Fi'asrrpp 9.12. TV'bpbpad 9.9. Boni-b’-ook 9.8, Serimmnpe 9.8. Glentanner 9.3. Ostorman 9.2. TT;*.r>nv Ganti’n 9.2, Limullus 9.2. Smenbolir 9.2. Outcris, Proceeded, Brave Deed, Trero. Beaver, Bed Gown. Amendment. Miss’.nnd, Silverloa 9.0.
BTC CARTON TRAIN INO NOTES. (From Our aws nnpnrsposmrgcT.l CHRISTCHURCH, July 28. Tlio weather was perfect for training work at RiccarUm this morning. The grass was open for fast work and provided splendid going. A good many spectators and owners were present. Pit Prop and Royal Mac were first out, keeping well together all the way. They got to the end of seven furlongs in Imin 31 2-ssec. Te Oro went twice round. Royal Star, assisted by Cave Bock over the last five furlongs, ran six furlongs in Imm 19aec. Scrimmage and Winning Hit dashed over half a mile along the back. Macduff and Headlong were together at the end of six furlongs, done in Imin 19 2-ssec. Lord Ashley and Demonstrate wore slightly in advance of Red Gown at the end of six furlongs, which was run in Imin 21 4-ssec. Manawaponga, with L. Hcgarty up, gave a good exhibition in a round over big fences. Carnbrca and Bandy finished together several lengths ahead of Micky Free, over the concluding stages of seven furlongs, run in Imin 31 2-ssec. Some Kid sprinted: half a mile in Slsce, going nicely. Link Up pleased by the way she did six furlongs in Imin 17 2-Sseoir. Kauri King was given two rounds, not out' for time making. Mustard Pot covered seven furlongs in Imin 29 3-ssec. Pino Arch and Tresso halt a mile in 51 4-ssec. Eabrinade gave Heiro several lengths’ start, and finished on terms with him over seven furlongs, run in Imin 31 2-ssec. Moutoa Ivanova left seven furlongs behind in Imin 39 4-ssec. Bay Lupin jumped several big fences in good stylo. Clean Sweep, Warlike, and Onslaught wears together at tho close of six furlongs in Imin ]B°2-ssec. John Bunny, Multive. and Cantoris did strong work. Will Oakland sprinted five furlongs nicely in Imin 2 4-sssc. NEW ZEALAND CRICKET COUNCIL. ENGLISH TEAM’S VISIT. (I’kk Uxittu t’nrss association.) . July 28. At a special mooting of the New Zealand Cricket Council a motion, moved by Poverty Bay, was carried —“ That no challenges for the Hawke Cup and Hoathcote-WilHams Shield 1>? received before October 1 each Reason, and that the committee reserve the right to arrange priority of challenges.” A Wellington motion, which was lost, was —“ That the Plunkot Shield rules be revised so that 30 per cent, of the profit be paid to tho visiting association, with a minimum of £3O, anv loss to bo borne by the local association.”
It was reported that the tour of the Australian team would, wlien accounts were finally settled, show n credit of over .£IOOO. Regarding the visit of an English team, it was slated that the four Australian Associations would allow the council 75 per cent, of tlic receipts. Matches would bo played at Auckland and Dunedin at the council's risk, the council taking 10 per cent, of the profits, if any. Cablegrams, which were being exchanged with tho Marylcbone Club, showed that there was every probability of an attractive team licing sent out. The personnel has not yet been disclosed.
W EIG HT-I, I FT ING P. ECO R D. NEW ZEALANDER’S FINE PERFORMANCE. LONDON, July 38. (Received July 28, at 10.15 p.m.) A New Zealander (F. A. Homibrook) broke the British professional hedd-out weightlifting record. He lifted 52GiIb 05 times with his right aim ami 61} with his left. Homibrook was injured in France in 1919, and the doctor stated that he would never regain tho use of hin left arm. Hornibrook cured himself in three months by an intensive course of massage.—A. and N.Z. Cable. [Prior to the war Mr Homibrook successfully conducted a school of physical culture in Christchurch In 1912 be captained a tug-of-war team composed of his pupils in a tournament held in Dunedin in 1912. The tournament lasted about a week, prizes totalling £2OO being given. Mr Homi brook’s
team of physical culturists was successful in winning the final.]
DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB Tho monthly meeting <>f the D.J.C. Committee was held yesterdiy afternoon, there being prosent Messrs A C. Hanlon (in the chair), L. C. Hazlett, S. S. Myers, W. J. Coughlan, W. Gardiner, jun., W. H. L. Christie, P, Miller, o. A. Cook, J. W. Thomson. T. Elliott, J. Oow, J. Smith, and Dr Hall. '
The following sub-committees were appointed:—Finance: Messrs Cook, Myers, Smith, Thomson; Works: Messrs Gov, Christie, Coughlan, Miller, and Dr Hall: Programme; Messrs G:w, Elliott, Miller, Myers, Dr Hall; Lunch: Messrs Thomson, Coughian, Elliott, Myers; District: Messrs Hanlon, Ccughlau, Christie, Miller, Hazlett, Lough.
It was decided to vote £lO 10s to Citizens’ Housing Committee, also £lO 10s towards the cost of publication of Turf Register on same terms as previously.
The question of catering for the season wae referred to the Lunch Committae to act. The Programme Committee was instructed to draft the season’s programme, and report to a future meeting. Ten n?w members were elected. It was decided to hold a special meeting on August 18, to adopt regulations necessary under the Gaming Act. LAWN TENNIS. THE DAVIS CUP. AUSTRALIANS’ PLAY ANALYSED. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. OTTAWA, July 27. (Received July 28, at 9.15 p.m.) At Toronto, Todd defeated La Fnvmbers. 6—2, 6—3, 6—B, 6—l. Anderson defeated Bennett, 6—3, 6—o, 6—2. The kind of tennis the Australians have been playing is indicated by an analysis of the last two matches. Anderson made 27 placements in the court and Bennett 12; Anderson 19 outs and Bennett 28; Anderson 29 nets and Bennett 31. Todd made 36 placements and La Frambcrs 26; Todd 35 oute and La Fcambers 50; Todd 37 nets and La Fratnbars 43.—A. and N.o. Cable.
AN UNAVOIDABLE DELAY. NEW- YORK, July 28. (Received July 28, at 9.40 p.m.) It is announced that the Mauretania fire is causing delay to the Indian team for the Davis Cup. This has resulted in the postponement for one week of the match between India and Japan. The teams will meet at Chicago on, August 18, 19, and 20. The final round, therefore, will also be postponed for a week until August 25, 26, and 27. The other semi-final at Cleveland, the Australia v. England match, and the challenge round, will noi bo affected. —A. and N.Z. Cable. ' 1 BOXING. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS (Tan TJjrrriD Prbs» Association.* GREYMOUTH, July 28. The opening bouts of the 'dominion amateur boxing championships were held to-night. Results • BANTAMS. J. E. Purdy (Auckland) 7.13 beat R. Howe (Wanganui). G. Gunn (Timaru) won by default from C. Pearce (Wellington), who could not make Die. weight. FEATHER-WEIGHTS. On a fouh for holding in the feather-weight contest, M. M‘Donald (Blackball) 8.10 beat C. Charles (Wellington). LIGHT-WEIGHTS. After on even and willing bout in the light-weight contest, H. May (Auckland) 9.13 knocked out L. Cox (Invercargill) 9.13, in second round. , Robinson (Wellington) wen by default from Wilcox (Granityl. Harris (Dunedin) 9.7 J beat Hooper (Ashburton) 9.4. P. M’Farlane (Greymouth) 9.9 beat B. O'Keefe (Palmerston North) WELTER-WEIGHTS.’ After a fast and oven encounter Griffiths (Westport) 10.0 beat Robinson (Wellington) 9.0. L. O’Neill (Greymouth) 10.8 beat M. Neylon (Invercargill) 10.0, after an interesting and clean fight, in which both boxed most willingly. Baker (Auckland) 10.4 beat J. Devesooire (Dunollie) ,10.4. HEAVY-WEIGHTS. Boxing the best of" three rounds, B. M’Leary (Ashburton) 11.10 beat C. M’Rao (Nelson) 13.0, science and speed prevailing over height and weight. Parker (Timaru) defaulted to Gait (Invercargill). To-morrow night the remaining bouts and the semi-finals will take place. DOMINION BOXING ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL CONFERENCE. CPbb United Prcss Association.) GREYMOUTH, July 28. * The annual conference of the Dominion Boxing Association, held to-day, dealt with numerous remits.
It was resolved by 20 votes to 4 (the minority being Canterbury delegates) that the constitution of the council be altered do permit of each centre having direct representation thereon. It was recommended that the championship (or 1922 be allotted to Auckland, also that championships be held alternately in the North and South Islands, and that the 1923 championships be alloted to .Dunedin. It was resolved that secondary schools’ boxing championships for the dominion be instituted.
It was decided that oil centres shall register their colours. Ashburton was constituted a centre. Several remits were referred to special committees. f
A remit to. bar military defaulters from compjtitions or from joining the association was eubetantia’ly defeated. It was decided, on a division, that the headquarters of the association remain at Christchurch.
On a remit from the Christchurch .Sports Club regarding the definition of “ local association,” it was decided that a local association is a body that is granted legal recognition.
The Christchurch delegates referred to St. Patrick’s Sports Association, and objected to more than one promoting body in each town.—lt was resolved that the conference is of opinion that there should be only one promoting body in each town, end the Minister of Internal Affairs be asked to gazette a regulation to that effect under the Police Offences Act.
The secretary (Mr W. G., Atack) announced his resignation. The conference resumes on. Saturday.
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