SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18320, 10 August 1921, Page 6

SPORTING.

COALITION WINS THE STEEPLE

CHASE

(Fbom Oob Own Repobteb.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 9. •Iho Grand National meeting was opened in fine weather, but the goin- was on the soft side, us a result ol the heavy rain which led overnight. There was a very large attendance, including his Excellency the Governor (Lord Jellicoe) and suite. The card provided some very interesting racing, and close and interesting finishes were quite common.

Iho star feature of the card was supplied by the time-honoured Grand Notional Steeplechase, and in lesser degree by the Winter Cup. All on the card for the crosscountry blue ribbon wont to the post, and Coalition, who looked the picture of racing condition, went out little over a £3OO better fauvorite than Coroglen. The coupled pair, Luke and Sturdec, wore also strongly supported, and First Lino, who came next hi demand, carried considerably less than half the third choice. Anything else was showing a big dividend. When the field settled down it was seen that the race lay between Wairnai, Coroglen, and Coalition, whilst Master Strowan. Luke, Sturdce, and First Lino had a rough chance. Wairnai gave an excellent exhibition of fencing. He outiumped Coraglen, who was disputing the leadershjp. Every time they went together at a jump Coroglen lost ground each time. At the kennels’ double, and when crossing it for t! i last time, Wairnai went on from him and Coalition. Racing to the second last fence Wairnai was well clear of Coroglon and Coalition, the latter pair being in company, and when they came together after landing, it was alleged that a cross from the top-weight was the cause of Coroglen losing half a dozen lengths or more. It is a fact that, Coroglen dropped back. Meanwhile Wairnai. who was contesting the race for the fifth time, was going strongly, and increasing his load over Coalition, who had been under pressure since landing over the krone's’ double. About five furlongs from home Wairnai ran down the Inst fence, and Jumping close to the wing sprawled on landing, and fell when looking all over a winner. This left Coalition to come on and beat Coroglen. who was making up ground in the run home. First Lino was a god third, and Master > Strowan next, whilst at intervals came the horses as named in the report of the race. I.ochella was always in the ruck, and finished there. The winner had to run the gauntlet of a protest before gaining the stake. This gave a unanimous verdict in favour of the winner, but reliable authority, -ituated close to where the mishap took place, emphatically state that the interference really took place. H. M‘Sweeney may be a trifle unfortunate as well as lucky at Riccarton, _ but the significant fact remains that his mount Coalition interfered with Guanaco in last year’s race, and on previous occasions he carried off Arlington when the latter wafi threatening danger at the last fence. In a race, with luck in his favour, Wairnai would have won, and Coroglen would have been far more dangerous if he could cleverly negotiate the kennels’ doubles. Weather Sprig was unlucky m the Winter Cup, as he did not get a good run, and was travelling very last when ho got up and beat Royal Star. Coalition’s win even when discounted, was a very solid performance, as he had to run a very hard race. He was always handy to the leaders and made a gallant response under pressure. 'lho victory was received with cheers as lie returned to the birdcage. The win marked his second success in th< race, and this season ho has also won the Groat Northern Steeplechase and the Wellington Steeplechase. General Advance ran a fair race, hut was not suited by the going. Clean Sweep won well, and was cleverly handled during the race. It is worthy of note that his stable companion, Onslaught, who has always been his master on the training track, finished absolutely last. In such a big field anything may happen, and that a horse's chance may not be noticeable except to those who watch only one horse in a race, and that, of course, the one in which they are particularly interested. Pine Arch ran a good race, and perhaps another well backed chance m Arch Salute will be better suited over a longer journey. It is, however, very likely that Heather Sprig will turn the tables on Clean Sweep if they meet again this week. Penury Rose won in good style, and so did Ready, but in this race perhaps a shade too" much use was made of Pamplona Demagogue won the Jumpers Flat m a manner which suggests he will gather friends for the Grand National Hurdles. Multive, Kauri King, Fisher, and Gladful also ran well, but Gamecock was never in the hunt. Crosswords made up a lot ot ground, although she finished outside the first half dozen. Fireater won from end to end, but Tigerland may be found showing improvement at the meeting. Scrimmage got well away in the last race, in which Cantoris got a bad run. Mirza ran a good race, and so did Bebohead, and the race may do both a lot of good. During the day £69,603 went through the totalisator, as against £77,844 last year. The totalisator was worked in a manner which left a good deal to be desired, long delays causing the last race to be run in a bad light owing to being started over half an hour late. Considerable loss of time over the principal events was caused by long delays in balancing the investments. Results:— TALLY-HO PLATE STEEPLECHASE, Of lOOsovs, trophy valued at TOsovs for first; one of 20sovs for the second; and one of lOsovf for the third. Two miles and a-hafT. R, M. D. Johnston’s Morning Glow, 12.10 (Owner) 1 Masken and Turnbull’s Petitesse, 12.10 (M’Guire) 2 Richard’s tikelihood, 12.10 (Owner) ... 3

Starters: Petitesse, Morning Glow, and Likelihood.

They ran together until passing the stand. Going to Cutts’ fence Petitesse drew out, and Likelihood ran off. Turning for homo Morning Glow came on and won by six lengths from Petitesse, who beat Likelihood by five lengths. No time was taken.

TRIAL HURDLES. Of 4Cosovs. One mile and three-quarters. R. Knox’s Penury Rose, 11.1 (J. Kuan) 1 C. Penetito’s Te Ora, 10.6 (E. Copestake) 2 W. Garrett’s (Master Boris, 9.1 (S. Walls) 3 , Starters: Sir Fanciful 10.13, Penury Rose 11.1, Tigritiya 10.11, Master Boris 9.1, lb Ora 10.4, Mickey Free 9.0, Wild Pilgrim 9.8, Pariform 9.0, Indus 9.0, Mettle Drift 9.0.

To Ora, Master Boris, Wild Pilgrim, Pariform, and Indus formed the leading division passing the stand, and on to tho hurdle at Cults’, where Sir Fanciful came down, Penury Rose lying second last. To Ora. Master Boris, Pariform, and Wild Pilgrim were showing the way along the back. Te Ora and Master Boris led over tho last hurdle, but Penury Rose came with a good run, and ho shot past the leaders to win by two lengths from Te Oro, who beat Master Boris by a neck. Wild Pilgrim was a fair fourth, and Micky Free was next. Tigritiya did not jump too well. Time, 3min 26 3-ssec. HUNTERS’ HURDLES HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. L. Kelcher’s Ready, 10.7 (S. Walls) ... 1 L. C. Tlazlett’s Pamploma, 10.7

(T. O’Connor) 2 C. R. Nash’s Birkenvale. 11.9 (M Broarty) 5

Starters: Birkenvaic 11.9. Grange 11.9, Ready 10.7. Paniploma 10.7, Bandy 10,13. Innisfallen 10.9, Red Blaze 10.7.

Birkenvale and Pamploma took up tho running and remained so until turning into the back, where the latter went to a good lead. Turning for homo Ready moved up, and although making mistakes at both tho two last jumps, boat Pamploma by a short neck in a punishing finish. Birkenvale was a dozen lengths away, just, beating Bandy. Time, 3min 29 l-sscc. JUMPERS’ FLAT RACE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile and a-half.

C. Parker’s Demagogue, 10.4 (J. Knan) 1 11. E. Jones’s Mtdtive, 10.1 (R. Thompson) 2 A. N. Gibbons’ Kauri King (H. Rowe) 3 Starters: Dribble 10.3, Demagogue 10.4. Kauri King 10.11. Multive 10.1, Gladful 10.2, Crosswords 9.3, Hyttus 10.2, Fisher 10.12. Gamecock 11.11. Phil May 9.0, Thrace 10.1, King Star 9.0, Manawaponga 9.0.

Tlie field got away from a good start, from which Phil Ma? - , Demagogue and Hyttus led out of tho straight, Phil May and Hyttus took charge from Demagogue as they entered the back stretch, and racing along the back, Hyttus wont on and led into the straight from Phil May. Multive. Fisher, and Kauri King, and Hyttus retired nt the distance, and a good race home saw Demagogue come on and heat Multive bv nearly two lengths. Knurl King was a head away, third, and followed hy Phil May. Fisher, and Glndful. Time, 2min 45 2-ssec.

GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, Of 2000sovs, including a cup valued at lOOsors. Three miles and a-half. E. Riddiford’s Coalition. 12.7

(H. M'Sweeney) 1 M. Gorritt’s Coraglen, 10.9 (S. Henderson) 2 H. S. M‘lvor's First. Line, 10.2 (J. Kaan) 3

Starters: Coalition 12.7. Coraglen 10.9, Luke 10.2 (roup'ed with Sturdoe 9.15), First Line 10.2, Master Strowan 11.5, Locholla 11.11, Master Hamilton 9.7. Crib 9.9, Waimai 10.7, Gay Boy 9.7, San Sebastian 9.7. Barrister 9.7.

Waimui at once led out. and was first over the initial jump, which brought down Gay Boy and Master Hamilton. M aimai led over the double from. Coraglen, San Sebastian, and Coalition, with Lochella last. At Cutts’ Waimai was just clear of Coraglen, Coalition. San Sebastian, Sturdoe, and Crib. At the sod wall Coraglen, Waimai, Coalition, and Master Strowan formed the van. At the kennels doubles the order was the same, but Coraglen lost a lot of ground, leaving Waimai well out in front. Coraglen at once raced up to him. Coming into the straight Coraglen led over the stand double, followed by Waimai. Coalition, and Stnrdee. First Line, Master Strowan, and Barrister were next, Waimai led over Cutts’ from Coraglen, Coalition, Sturdeo, and Master Strowan. the leaders setting a strong pace. Waimai ouljumped Coraglen at the kennels double, and led the way to the second last jump, where Coalition and Coraglen were racing together. Under pressure Waimai was well clear at the last jump, hut slipped on land’ng. and fell. Coalition came on, and bent Coarglen by over three lengths. First, Line was three lengths a wav third, and then came Master Strowan, Stnrdee. Luke. Crib. Barriser, Lochella, and Pan Sebastian. Time, 7min 15 4-ssec. S. Henderson, the ride'- of Coraglen, lodged a protest against Coalition on the ground of interference at the second last fence. The p-otest was dismissed. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE. Of 300sovs. Two miles.

J. H. Grigg’s Fire Eater, 10.13 (T. O’Connor) 1 W. 11. Wandsor’s John Bunny. 11.3 (S. Henderson) 2 H. A. Russell’s Tigerland. 10.12 (Bowden) 3 Starters: Fire Eater 10113, Tigerland 10.12, Malihini 9.10, Joffre 1G.9. Pokanekane 9.13, John Bunny 10.3. Six Cylinder 9.7. Fire Eater led over the first fence. Which brought down Poknneknne. Fire Eater continued on from Malihini ■ and Tigerland. The last-named dropped Pack a good bit rounding the far bend. Fre Eater was taken wide at the home turn, and led from John Bunny in the run home. Fire F.iter won by six lengths from John Bunny. Tigerland came with a belated effort, and finished four lemrths awav. with Malihini next. Time, 3min 58 1-Ssec. WINTER CUP. Of lOCOsovs. One mile.

Clarkson’s and Pearson 6 Clean Sweep, 10.7 (J. Campbell) 1 Gaisbaile’s Heathersprig, 10.5 (L. G. Morris) 2 G L. Rutherford’s Royal Star, 10._6 (G. Clarke) 3

Starters: Heathersprig 10.5, Callaghan 9.11, Pine Arch 9.0, Onslaugnt i 0.7 (coupled with Clan Sweep id.DJ, Some Kid 9.0, Prince Martian 9.2, Kareao 9.9, General Advance 9.3, Moutoa Ivanova 9.1, Royal Star 10.6, Royal Mac 9.2, lliera 9.0 (coupled with Faorinade 9.0), Killowen 10.6, Bonnie Maid 9.9, Silent King 9.0, Vagabond 11.1. Linkup 9.0, Nautical 9.0 The barrier rose to a good start from which Killowen and Callaghan were smartest out, lollowcd by Some Kid, Royol Mac, Cffian Sweep, and Prince Martian. Killowen at once drew clear, but before reaching the far turn was joined by Fahiinade. Killowen and Fubrinade led into the straight Irom Callaghan, Some Kid, Royal Mac, General Advance, Clean Sweep, and Moutoa Ivanova. Approaching the distance Killowen, Fabrinade, and Callaghen were fighting it out, when Clean Swoop shot through on the rails and won by two lengths from Heathersprig, who got up and beat Royal Star by a head. Then in close order came Moutoa Ivanova, Pine Arch, Linkup, Royal Mac, and General Alvanco. Time, Imm 46 2-ssoc. AVONIIEAD HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. Seven furlongs.

Sir G. Clifford's Scrimmage, 9.6 (H. Young) 1 L. B. Harris’s Cantoris, 9.0 (G. Emmerson) 2 J. Christies’ Mirza, 10.6 (J. Andrews) 3 Starters: Scrimmage 9.8, Lady Lucullus 9.2, ire'so 9.0, Cantoris 9.0, Cranbrea 10.0, Staff Officer 9.13, Bebohead 9.9, Filagree 9.12, Linton 10.4, Mirza 10.5, Demonstrate 10.0, Explorer 9.13, Osterman 9.2, Happy Captain 8.2, Miss Land 9.0, Red Gown 9.0, Amendment 9.0, Silverlea 9.0.

Scrimmage and Lady Lucullus were smartest out in a struggling start. Alias Land joined Scrimmage, ana tney soon ran together to the straight, where Scrimmage came on and won by a short length Irom Cantoris, who beat Mirza by a neck. Osterman and Bebchead were next. Time, Imin 33 l-sscc.

HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW. (Pee United Pbes3 Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, August 9. Following are the Canterbury Jockey Club's handicaps for the second day: Woolston Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.— Fabrinade 10.13, Corn Rigs 10.9, Petunia 10.0, Kilbarry 10.3, Rinse 9.0, Carnbrao 9.9, Sembric 9,9, Demonstrate .9.9, Filagree 0.0, Cantoris 9.8, Bebehead 9.8, Bonibrook 9.8. Lord Ashlea 9.2, Oaterman 9.2, Lady Lucullus 9.2, Bravo Deed 9.1, Headlong 9.0, The Reaver 9.0, Missland 9.0, Molly's Hope 9.0, Corsica 9.0, Hallucination 9.0. Hunt Club Cup, a handicap steeplechase of 300sovs. About two milee and -half. — Fire Eater 12.13, Endure 12.9, Tigcrland 12.1, Joff re 11,7, Tidal Wave 10.13, MaJihini 10.11, Golden Grape 10.7, Six Cylinder 10.7, Placid 10.7, Innisfallen 10.7, Noble Chief 10.7, Petiteaeo 10.7, Red Blaze 10.7, Likelihood 10.7, Tokomairiro 10.7.

Beaufort Steeplechase Handicap, of 750sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Coalition 13.9, 1,/Ochella 12.1, Waimai 11.9, Coroglen 11.8, Fisher 11.2, Mattock 10.13, First Line 10.11, Manawapango 10.10, Foeman 10.9, Multive 10.9, Gang Awa 10.6, Sturdce 10.5, Oakleigh 10.5, Luke 10.4, Old Mungindi 10.3, Paddington Green 10.1, Signature 10.0, Crib 9.11, Capsal 9.10, Jack Symons 9.7, San Sebastian 9.7, Master Hamilton 9.7, Gay Boy 9.7, Merry Lad 9.7, John Bunny 9.7, Northland 9.7, Zeus 9.7, Dunmuro 9.7, Atauru Kid 9.7, Sartoline 9.7,

Summer Handicap (flat), of SOOsovs. One mile.—Pine Arch 10.11, Silent King 10.9, Scrimmage 10.9, Mirza 10.7, Kilbarry 10,2, Linton 10.1, Explorer 9.9, Filagree 9.8, Cantoris 9.7, Steepholm 9.2, Glentanner 9.2, Oaterman 9.1, Lady Lucullus 9.1, Happy Captain 9.0, Tresso 9.0, Brave Deed 9.0, Missland 9.0, Red Gown 9.0, Proceeder 9.0, Lilybrook 9.0.

August Handicap (flat), of 500 so vs. Six furlongs.—Clean Sweep 11.6, Onslaught 10.13, Strategy 10.12, Mustard Pot 10.11, Hymestra 10.9, Killowen 10.9, Will Oakland 10.6, Miss Muriel 10.4, Macduff 10.4, Callaghan 9.13, Brackenfleld 9.9, Karetnea 9.8, Warlike 9.7, Kilbrogan Some Kid 9.2, Prince Martian 9.2, Royal Mac 9.0, Wcldone 9.0, Royal Exchange 9.0, Fabrinade 9.0, Pit Prop 9.0, Corn Riga 9.0, Scrimmage 9.0, Link Up 9.0, High heels 9.0. Thistlecrown 9.0, Madam Chiron 9.0.

Spreydon Hurdles, of 300sovs. One mile and th-ce-quarters.—Penury Rose- 12.2, Demagogs© 11.9, Sir Fanciful 11.6, Dribble 11.6, To Oro 11.0, Endure 10.13, Hard Hit 10.13, Tigritiya 10.13, General Advance 10.13, Staff Officer 10.5, Hallow 9.13, • Fkldlcstrings 9.12, Master Boris 9.12, Wild Pilgrim 9.11, Galma 9.3, Mickey Free 9.2, Bellrock 9.0, Birkenvulc 90, Pariform 9.0, Indus 9.0, Ready 9.0, Here We Are 9.0, Mettle Drift 9.0, Rex Sylva 9.0, Innisfallen 9.0, Glenhupai 9.0, Silvorlea 9.0. Islington Handicap (flat), of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Clean Sweep 11.13, Vagabond 11.3, Heathersprig 10.11, Royal Star 10.10, Dainty Step 10.10, Red Ribbon 10.10, Strategy lO.io, Mies Muriel 10.3, Arch Salute 10.2, Bonnio Maid 9.11, Kareno 9.9, Moutco. Ivanova 9.5, Mazama 9.5, General Advance 9.5, Prince Martian 9.0, Some Kid 9.0, Kite Arch 9.0, Caverock 9.0, Jock 9.0, Hicro 9.0, Counter Attack 9.0, Silent King 9.0, Nautical 9.0, High Heels 9.9, Linton 9.0, King Star 9.0.

METROPOLITAN TROTS. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY (Per United Press Association.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 9. The following acceptances have boon received for to-morrow’s racing:

Improvers’ Handicap (harness), of 300sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Marvin Junior 1 second, Pieter Timmerman 1, Our Goldio 2, Truganini 2, Wild Tree 2, Kola Boy 1, Bunduberg 5, Platinum 5, Kola Bell C, Ballin 6, Randolph G, Nighborn 7, Dclville Wood 8, Lady Lena 9, Two Bells 9, Mangoutu 9, Earl Derby 9, Agnos W. 9, Miss Lorna 9, Peter 801 l 9, Meritorious 9, Bellena 9

Dash Handicap (saddle), of 300sova. One mile.--Partner 1 second, Xaxier 1, Captain Stanley 2, Birdwood 2, Huon Patch 2, Lentm 3, Frank Tracey 3, Bellfashion 3, Gold Qnecn 4, Silver Shoe 4, Hayseed 4, Henry Tracey 4, Soprano 4, Duke Whips 4, Bush Boy 4, Imperial Fan 4, Wonderland 5, Embracer 5, Brcndalbane 5, Robert Dillon 5, Watchman 5, Nell Pointer 5, Glen Mavis S. Lady Pointer 5.

King George Handicap (hnmofls), of lOOOsova, Two miles. —Author Dillon scratch, Willie Lincoln 4 seconds, General Link 6, Asturio 7, Emiliua 7, Agalhoa 8, Jack A mill 8, Whispering Willie 8, Vice-Admiral 8, Oruararuri IQ.

Belgium Handicap (harness), of 400sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Thixendale 1 second, Nelson Derby 2, Dillon Direct 2, Doraldlina 3, Medallions 3, Lewis M‘Kinney 4, Imperial Junior 4, Bon. Patch 4, Thea 4, Cold Water 4, Albert Wallace 5, Malice 5, Gladiola 5, Oakmit 5, Oratorio- 5, Gladeye 5.

Lincoln Handicap (saddle), of 300sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Shanghai 1 second, Matty's Buy 3, Prince Burlington 3, Jewel Wood 4, Malice 5, Hiram Galindo 5, George the Fourth 5, Sea Nymph 5, The Book 5, Camniio 5, Elite G, Ellawood G, Princess Zoe 6, Ramaroa 6, Billy Dillon 7, Lackie Wood 7, Vera K. 7. Grand Denver 8, (Cardinal and Blue S, Brown Wood 8, Walter ’Raleigh 8.

Avon Handicap (harness), of SOOsovs. Two miles.—Whispering Willie 2 seconds, Homeleigh Dick 6, Belmont Chimes 7, King Capitalist 8, Marietta 10, Theseus 10, Billy Parole 11, Effio Bingen 13, Harold Child 13, Navarro 13 Olive L. 14, Miss Patty 15, Marvin Junior 16, Koraki 16, Gay Wilkes 16, Tmganini 16, Overrate 16.

Canterbury Handicap (harness), of SOOsovs. Two miles.—Sympathy 3 second, Paul Dufault I, Royal Step 2, Nancy Stair 2, Yilo 2, Nellie Scott 3, Captain Stanley 3, Wild Briar 4, Pegasus 5, Peter Mac 5, Makomako 5, Greta 5. Speedway Handicap (harness), of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quaxter.—'Cello Sydney Wilkes scratch, Albert Cling scratch, Man-o’-War scratch, Marie Tempest scratch, Trix Pointer 1 second, Gleaming 1, Coldstream 1, Paul Dufault 2, Partner 2, Asturio 2, Moneymaker 2, Jack Arrah.3, Oil id, 3, Guynemer 3, Trooper Dillon 4, Tatsy Dillon 4, Legacy 4. AUSTRALIAN RACING NEWS. AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. MELBOURNE, August 9. (Received Aug. 9, at 10.25 p.m.) There are nine final acceptors for the Australian Steeplechase, no New Zealanders being included. BOXING. MURRAY v. RUTHERFORD. Les. Murray and Mick Rutherford, who will box in a professional contest at His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday next, are announced to be in excellent form. Writing about the Dunedin boxer the well-known Dave Smith says: "Mark my words, this'lad will clean the boards.” From his debut in Invercargill in 1915 to his defeat of Herb. M'Coy at Wellington in May last, he has won 23 battles, all of them, too, in quick fashion. Considering that Mick Rutherford gave Harry IJolmos one of his hardest contests, it can be safely said that the approaching contest at His Majesty’s offers some scope for guessing. Rutherford is a native of Victoria, and Murray is a native of Otago. The box plan is now open at the Bristol, and day sales at J. Isaacs, High street. Tomorrow night Mick Rutherford will spar with Harry Withy at Mr A. Parkcs’s rooms, Princes street. * CARPENTIER’S FUTURE PLANS. Press Association —By Telegraph— Copyright. LONDON, August 8. There is considerable discussion regarding Georges Carpentier’s future plans. There is some talk that he will fight in London, possibly with George Cook (Australia) or Moran. —A and N.Z. Cable I RUGBY FOOTBALL. WAIHEMO-WAIKOUAITI xsANNER. (From Oob Own Correspondent.) PALMERSTON, August 8. In the W aihenio-Wai kou ai t i banner mate lies played last Saturday Waikouaiti beat Shag Point by 21 to 5, and Palmerston won from Dunback by 11 to 10. SCHOOL RUGBY. The B Grade school trial match will be held at Montecillo on Thursday at 3.30 p.m. All those nominated, except boys from Concord and Green Island, are expected to attend. SCHOOLS’ ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The date of the practice match arranged for the Otago Schools’ Association football representatives has been altered to Thursday afternoon at 3.45 on the Oval. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The City Club met the North End Club in the seventh round of association interclub matclies on the Central Range on Monday evening, resulting in a win for the City by five points. Scores: City.—Pafon 70, T. Parker 69, Meade 69, R. Anderson 68, Burton 68, Finder 67, Sligo 67, W. Matthews 66, Pemberton 66, Brady 66;—total, 676. North End. —Ogg 70, Mellick 69, Gillick 68, Gourley 68, Moodie 67, Bruce 67, Wignall 67, Cameron 65, Gallon 65, Webster 65; total, 671. CHESS. OTAGO v. AUCKLAND. The- report of the New Zealand Adjudication Board has been received on the unfinished games in the Otago-Auckland match. The final result is a draw. Details: Otago. Auckland. J. B. Dunlop .. 1 J. A. Moir .. .. 0 O. Balk J J. C. Grierson .. J A. W. Davies .. J P. N. Stewart .. J L. D.’ Coombs 0 J. A. Pickett .. 1 W. G. Stenhouse 1 T. Coulthard .. 0 J. Edwards .... 1 H. H. Smith .. 0 A. Ellis J C. C. Roberts .. J S. S. Myers .... £ C. Little i J. J. Marlow 0 M. Arapoff .. .. 1 G. N. Wright ~ 0 G. Adams .. 1 R. J. Betting ..1 C. H. Black .. 0 N. Fulton .. .. i H. Hemus .... J W. H. Allen .... 0 R. Barker .. .. 1 R. J. Penrose .. 1 F. R. Jeffries .. 0 D. H. Hastings .. 0 J. F. Sullivan .. 1 R. Johnston .... J R. M'Kenzie .... J