SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18444, 4 January 1922, Page 7

SPORTING.

SOUTHLAND RACES. SILENT KING WINS THE OUP. (From Our Own Reporter.) INVERCARGILL, January 3. , Tho Southland Racing Club’s suwuiior meeting opened in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The track carried a good sole of grass, and looked in fine order, but walking the course prior to the meeting found the going a bit uneven. Sunny Loch was unlucky to miss the chief event, as a cross by Songbird early in tho race cost him throe lengths, and when striding up to challerige tho some horse about 100 yards from home Peart’s whip either struck him or went sufficiently dose to cause him to throw up his head and momentarily hang in his stride.- This made the difference between success and defeat. Peart, the rider of Songbird, was before the stewards and dismissed, but later in tho day he was cautioned for crossing and making injudicious use of his whip. He was lucky not to be stood down for a period. Silent King’s display was in marked contrast to his form in the Wyndham Cup, and also at. Wingatui, but in keeping with his form at the New Zealand Cup meeting. Most of his supporters, who had followed him since Riccarfon, deserted him to-day. Eleus, who wont out second favourite, ran a bad race, but General Advance was battling on. Bon Spec won from end to end, and Silver Peak, after being slow on her logs at the start, ran a good race to get close up third. Mr A. D. MTvor’s starting waa an improvement on his work at Wyndham, but he was somewhat slow in his methods. The starting, however, ranks as a decided improvement on what has latterly been witnessed on tho same courseDuring the day £26,959 10s went through tho totalisator, or £BSBB less than last year. Results:— AVENAL HURDLES, Of 200sovb. One mile and a-half. W. H. L. /'Christie's Strathglass, 10.13, inc. 91b pen. (G. Feilding) 1 T. Kett’s Mandrake, 11.0 (J. M'Chesncy) 2 G. Fraser’s Lady Winston, 9.0 (J. Ellis) 3 Starters: Strathglass 10.13, Mandrake 11.0, Staff Officer 10.1, Red Fire 10.1, Lady Winston 9.0, Glenshine 9.3, Blazing Light 9.0, Meltlcdrift 9.3. _ , Rad Fire took up the running, and had. established! a good lead from Blazing Light, whose rider had lost his irons. Glenshino fell at the fourth hurdle, and Blazing Light ran off. Red Fire jumped the inside rails, and put himself out of the course. Mandrake then took charge from Strathglass, who cam© on, and won comfortably by three lengths. Lady Winston was eight lengths away, followed by Mettledrift and Staff Officer. Time, 2min 64sec. A protest, lodged against the winner on behalf of Mandrake, for an alleged cross at the last hurdle was dismissed, on the ground that it waa accidental. MAKABEWA SADDLE TROT, Of 245scvs. One mile and a-half. Carmichael and Gardiner's Tommy Direct, 24yds (R. Gardiner) 1 M. B. Lawlor’s First Toll, scratch (M. Lawlor) 2 J. Souter Eppie Adair, 21yds -* (L. Cosgrove) 3 Starters: Royal Oak 12yds, Indian Child 12yds (coupled with Eppie Adair 24yda), Country Queen 24yds, Tommy Direct 24yds, Dalahino 24yds, Dark' Rosine 24yds, Nightcaps scratch, First Toll scratch, General Joffro scratch, Wallroon 36yds, Laura Child 36yda, Wallacetown 12yds, Kelvin Wilkes 12yd s > Mooney 84yds, Passing Shadow 24yds, Marvindale scratch, Until 24yds. Royal Oak lost a good deal of ground at the start. First Toll, Indian Child, and Tommy Direct led past the stand. Tommy Direct took charge going into the back stretch, and won by two lengths from First Toll, who beat Eppie Adair by five lengths; then came Mooney, Country Queen, Indian Child, and Royal Oak. Times; 3min 34seo, 3min 35 J-ssec, 3min 36 4-ssec. FLYING .HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. Six furlongs. J. H. Prosser’s Bon Spec, 8.4 (E. Ludlow) 1 A. J. Hill’s Mantua, 7.7, inc. slb pen. (0., Voight) 2 W. Stone’s Silver Peak, 9.5 (F. W, Ellis) 3 Starters: Bon Spec 8.4, Silver Peak 9.5. Pyjama 7.12, Radial 9.3, Bella Lake 6.7, Mantua 7.7, Bebehead oar. 7.0, Thistlecrown 6.8. Bon Spec was tho first to show out, and Thistlecrown ©tumbled at the rise of the barrier. Bella Lake was just showing clear in second place, whilst Silver Peak was a bit slow on her legs. Bon Spec ran along the back well clear of Bella Jjake, and, turning for home, Radial showed in second place, but soon retired. Bon Spec was still m front at the home turn, and going on won by nearly a length from Mantua, who beat tho fast-finishing Silver Peak by a short length. Bella Lake was over two lengths away fourth, followed by Bebehead cud Radial. Time, Imin 14scc. ' NEW YEAR HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. Six furlongs. W. T. Hazlett’s Francaise, car. 8.2 1 (L. S. M’Donald) 1 M. Leonard’s Weird, 8.5 (A. J. Peart) .. 2 J. Todd’s Herbert, car. 7.12 i (O. Emmoreon) 3 Starters; Pnancaiae 8.2, Herbert 7.12 J, Sabor 7.9, Weird 8.5, Solfa 8.6, Martial Dance 7.9, Ballerina 7.12, Little Sister cal’. 8.1, Naomi car. 7.4 J, Bonnie Princess car. 7.0, Killory car. 7.3, Golden Tap 7.7. Sabor was tho first to show out, but gave way to Herbert, who was attended by Weird, Sabor, and Solfa, followed, by Francaise. As they turned towards the straight Solfa dropped back,, and Francaise moved up at tho homo turn. Herbert led into the straight, where Francaise put in her claim, and, travelling past the leaders, won by a length from Weird, who boat Herbert by half a length. Sabor, Solfa, and Bonnio Princess were next. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. INVERCARGILL CUP, Of XOSOsovs, including cup valued SOsovo; second ISOsova, third 70sova. One ; milo and a-half. O. A. Kain’s Silent King, by Calibre or , Gay Spark—Golden Way, syrs, 7.13 (E Ludlow) 1 M'Oombo and Griffen’s Shnny Loch, 8.6 (Eknmerson) 3 W. Couser’s Songbird, 7.5 (A. J. Peart) 3 Starters; Sunny Loch 8.6, Eleus 8.9, Koike's Drift 8.13, General Advance 8.13 (inc. 10lb/pen,), Mazama 8.1, Etta oar. 7.2 J, Bonnio Maid 8.0, Songbird 7.5, Tin Soldier 7.11, Silent King 7.13, Calauria car. 7.0. After some delay at the post, Sunny Loch, Silent King, and Songbird led out, and showed tho way past the stand. Songbird ran out, and went on from Sunny Loch after turning out of the straight, and was three lengths clear as they entered the back stretch. Songbird led Sunny Loch, Silent King, and Calauria, General Advance, and Etta into the back stretch, and approaching tho far turn General Advance was running along behind Songbird, Sunny Loch, and Silent King. Turning for homo, Silent King moved up, and tho three leaders entered the straight together, Songbird slightly in front. After leaving tho distance Sunny Loch was drawing to the front, when he received a hit on the bead from Songbird’s rider, and this cost him a little ground. In a good finish Silent King cam© up, and beat Sunny Loch by a short bead. Songbird l was a short neck away third, and General Advance finished over four lengths away fourth then came Calauria, Tin Soldier, and Bonnio Maid. Time, 2min Ssec. ORETI HARNESS TROT, Of 220sovs. One mile and a-half. Howarth and M'Lellan's Cottage Girl, scr (A. M’Lcllan) 1 W. D. Cowie’o Lady Joffre, scr (J. Wallis) 2 J. Murray’s Petervillo, 84yds (A. Mathoson) 3 Starters: Cottage Girl scr. Winning Point scr, Greenback eor, Moor Chimes 24, Spotswood 2t, Nelli© Derby scr, Lady Joffro scr, Rollicking Bells 12, Kentucky Yet scr, Mias O'Neill CO, Harold Yet 60, Lady Prinoo scr, MoTvan Lass scr, Peterville 84. Moonglow 21, Eva Wallace sor, Sprig o’ Heather scr, Lady Adonis scr, Welcome Knight 48, Donside 84. Moonglow lost his driver. Cottage Girl was joined in the lead after leaving the straight, and going along the back Lady Joffre moved up. Turning for home Cottage Girl and Lady Joffre wero leading Peterville and Kentucky Yet. In a good finish Cottage Girl beat Lady Joffro by half a length. Peterville waa eight lengths away, followed by Kentucky Yet, Rollicking Bells, and Donside. Times; 3min 45sec, 3miu 45 l-ssee, 3min 42 4-saec. WAIKIWI HANDICAP. Of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs. W. Stone’s Roseday, car. 8.9 (G. Fisher) .. 1 J. Graham's Osterman, 8.0 (A. J. Peart) 2 W. T. Hazlett’s Illume, 7.7 (L S. M'Donald) 3 Lady Blissful and Hineamam played up and were placed behind the field. They both got badly away. Sunlit, Roseday, Illume, and Windermere were smartest out. _ Sunlit drew away from. Roseday, who was joined by Osterman. Osterman took charge before reaching tho straight, where Roseday came on and won by two lengths. Illume was six lengths away, followed by Lady Blissful and Windermere. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, Of 230SOVS. One mile. C. Gienlor's TV'nkh. P •> IC. Kmmcrson) 1 i. H. Fisher’s Bonnie Winkie, 7.G (F. Voight) 2 J. R. Smyth's Sembric, 8.9 (F. E. Jones) 3 Starters: Sembrio 8.9, Twinkle 8.2, Bonnio Winkie 7.6, Marching Order oar. 7.10, Bengeroop car. 7.9, Bedstone car. 7.8 J, Burrangong car. 7.2, Samiim car. 7.8 i Bedstone and Bonnie Winkie began

smartest, end Jed Sembrio and Twinkle along' the back, whilst Burrangong and Sarnum were running last. Bonnio Winkie went on from Bedstone, who dropped back quickly three furlongs from home. Bonnie Winkie led Sembrio and Twinkle into the straight, where the last-named closed up. Twinkle got on. terms with the leader inside the distance, and won by a short head. Sembrio was three lengths away, followed by Bengeroop and Marching Order. Time, Imin 41sec. (P*b United Pnxss Association.) INVERCARGILL, January 3. Following arc the acceptances for the second day:— Gladstone Hurdle Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Strathglaas 11.10, Mandrake 11.3, Staff Officer 10.0, Bedfire 10.0, Admiral Talbot 9.12, Awahou 9.5, Lady Winstone 9.3, Mettle Drift 9.0, Glenshine 9.0, Blazing Light 9.0. Roslyn Harness Trot, of 270sove. Two miles.—Country Queen, DalnaHme, Harold Treasure, Lucky Prince, Passing Shadow limit, Fppio Adair 60 yards behind, Jane Wilkes 80, Seaward Spot 72, Barooga 72, Gladiola 72, Wild Thyme 84. Shorts Handicap, of 250 sots. Six furlongs. Silver Peak 9.5, Bon Spec 9.3, Pyjama 7.12, Mantua 7.10, Sweet ‘Memory 7.2, Orderdown 6.13, Bella Lake 6.9, Bebehead 6.8. Summer Handicap, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—Roseday 9.9, Filigree 8.11, Osterman 8.4, Calibration 8.3, Liqueur 8.0, Wild Night 7.13, Matata 7.13, Joubert 7.10, Illume 7.8, Windermere, Martial Dance, Lord Barkly, Bruce Hope, Vice Grand 7.7. Southland Handicap, of oOOsovs. One mile and a distance. —Radial 9-3, Sunny Loch 8.9, Eleus 8.8, Twinkle 8.2, Mazama 8.0, Bonny Maid 7.13, Tin .Soldier 7.10, Songbird 7.9, Etta 7.2 ; Mirza 7.1, Redstone 6.13. Electric Saddle Trot, of 220sovs. One mile, Crcekbank, Bayardo, Clifton Chimes, Darkstream, Moonglow, Morven Lass, Moon Chimes, Matilda H., Major Hector, Rolleston, and Silvef Wilkca limit, Cottage Girl, Greenstripe, General Joffre, Kentucky Wood, Lenamohr, Miss O’Neill, Strathlora, and Welcome Knight 12 yards behind, Siefia, Sweet Child, Tahiti, Armistice 24, Luoalena, Royal Oak 36, Laura Child 48, Bppio Adair 60. Roscdalo Handicap, of ISOsova, Six furlongs.—Roseday 9.12, St. Augustus 9.5, Kerb 9.0, Francaise 8.6, Sunlit 8.0, Osterman 8.0, Orange Bitters 7.13, Bella Lake 7.13, Salerno 7.7, Solfa 7.1, Vico Grand, Herbert MarHlla, Little Sister 7.0. Final Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile.— Sunny Loch 8.9, Twinkle 8.0, Sembrio 7.12, Bengeroop 7.8, St. Easel 7.5, Marching Order 7.2, Bonnie Winkie 7,2, Calauria 6.10 . , CANTERBURY TROTS. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 3. 'The 'Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting concluded in ideal weather. The totalisator investments were £44,896 10s, malting £94,991 for the meeting, against £99,967 hist year. Results:— SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (Harness), of lessors. . One mile and a-half.— Huia Bird, scratch (N. Clegg), 1; Minny Yet, scratch, 2; Herd Laddie, scratch, 3. Also started: Ladysmill, Lady Freda, Tot Rita, Master Sefton, Nursery Maid, Royal Abbey, Forest Girl, Yen, Tydol, Eliga Dalton, Pine Vale, Imahi, Gentleman Wood, Doris Dillon, Rafferty, Maeson—all on scratch. Won by eight lengths, with the same d'istanco between second and third. Time, 3min 35 l-ssec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (Saddle), of 250fovs. Two miles. —Peter Jackson, sseo (N. L. Price), 1; Randolph, 9sec, 2; Mushroom, ssec, 3. Also started: Gay Wilkes scratch, .Peter the First 2sec, Rose Peters 7sec, ,Bushranger_Bsec, llostdkjc Ssec, Meritorious Ueeo, Maori Princess llsec, Simple Peter 12sec. Won by eight lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 47sec. PAIiK HANDICAP (Harness), Of IOOOsovB. Two miles. Tatsy Dillon, 9sec (E. C. M’Dermott) .. 1 Vice-Admiral, 6sco .. 2 Gleaming, sscc .. 3 Jack Arrah, 7aeo 4 Also started; Albsrt Cling 2sec, Sherwood Isec, Trix Pointer 4seo, Whispering Willie 4sec, General Link ssec, Partner 6sec, Agathos 7sec, Goldstream 7sec, Silvei Shoe 9seo, Nellie Scott llsec, Ouimet llsec, The Dingo llsec. 'i Won by three lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 4min HORNBY , HANDICAP (Harness), of 450sovs. Two miles.—. —Harold Child, 3seo (J. Payne), 1; Gay Wilkes, lOsec, 2; Marvin Junior, 2sec, 3. Also started: Homeleigh Dick scratch, Belmont Chimes scratch, Theseus 4aec, Billy Parole Sseo, Olive L. 6sec, Kola Boy 7scc, 'Paul Huon 9sec,, Wahinepai lOsec, Our Goldie XOseo. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 41aec. SELWYN HANDICAP (Harness), of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Willie Lincoln, Isoo (A. Pringle), 1; Albert Cling, scratch, 2; General Link, 3sec, 3. Also started: Ohid Ssec, Don Wild 3sec, Paul Dufault 3soc, Dillon Wood 4&sc, Etarpcror ssec, Guynemer ssoc. Won by a head, with a netk between second and third. Time, 2n MCDDLE.TON HANDICAP (Saddle), of 25050v6. Two miles. —Oaknut, 3sco (W. It. Thomas), 1; Princess Zoe, 9sec, 2; Merry Soul; 9sec, 3. Also started: Hiram Galindo 2aec, Betrayer 3sec, Dandy Chimes Ssec, Prince Burlington 4sec, Watchman 6sec, Sir Gavin 9sec, Final Leave 9sec, Wet Day 9sec, Bing Boy 9seo. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, FINAL HANDICAP (Saddle), of SOOsovs. One mile.—Ben Dillon, Ssec (A. G. Wilson), X; Lens, 4seo, 2; Soprano, 4aeo, 3. Also started: Lord Minto‘ scratch, Xavier 2sec, Nellie Scott 3sec, Logan Queen Ssec, Birdwood 3scc, Borke’s Drift 3sec, Glen Mavis 3sec, King Karri Ssec, Bell Fashion 3soc, Joyful 4sec, Childwocd 4sec, Lear Dillon 4sec, Gold Queen 4sec, Colonel ssco, Thea ssec. Won by eight lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2miu 15sec, TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Harness), of 350sovs. One mile.—Locanda Dillon, 2sec (G. E. Hooper), 1; Lady Pointer, 3sec, 2; Coil, Iseo, 3. Also started: Our Girl scratch, Pleasant Mount Isec, Glen Maids Isec, Star Queen Isec, Colenut Isec, Thea 2sec, Letdtia 2sec, Doreen Dillon 2see, Frank Tracey Ssec, Imperial Fan 3sec. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 14 4-ssec, (Special to the Times.) ' CHRISTCHURCH, January 3. The Canterbury Park trots were continued in beautiful weather. In the Amateur Handicap Huia Bird led all the way. Minny Yet got to the leader four furlongs from home, but could not make any impression on her. Minny Yet was nicely handled by W. J. Oeddes. The favourite, Yen, woo never dangerous. Price drove Peter Jackson with great confidence in the Progressive Handicap. He caught Peter Simple after five furlongs had been covered, and then led throughout. Randolph, tho favourite, threw out a challenge two furlongs from home, but then broke. Bushranger, ridden by M'Lennan, was fourth. Silver Shoo did not justify his selection as favourite for tho Park Handicap. ' Ho was one of tho front lot for a mile and fiVo furlongs, and then faded out. Tho Dingo, Nelly Scott, Silver Shoe, ,ahd Tatsy Dillon raced in close company for a mile', when Tho Dingo and Silver Shoo went on, just in front of tho other pair. Two furlongs further on Ouimet made a forward move, joining The Dingo, Tatsy Dillon, and Silver Shoo in tho lead. Five furlongs from homo Ouimet was out in front, but rounding the homo turn Tatsy Dillon joined Kim, 'while Vice-Admiral, Gleaming, and Jack Arrah, some distance back, wero at tho head of the others. Ouimet broke on reaching tho straight, and Tatsy Dillon won easily by three lengths from VicoAdmiral, who boat Gleaming by four lengths, followed by Jack Arrah, Goldstream, and albert Cling.

Dillonwood began smartly in tho Selwyn Handicap, and led past the stand from Paul Dufault, Guynemer, Chid, and General Link. Half a mile from home this lot wero bunched, while Willie Lincoln and Albert Cling had also joined in. A furlong further on Dillonwood and Chid were just clear of Albert Cling, Guynemer, and Willie Lincoln. Albert Cling took charge in tho straight, and in a desperate finish Willie Lincoln, wide out, got up to win in tho lost stride, and bent Albert Cling by a head. General Link, finishing very fast, was a neck away, just in front of Guynemer and Dillonwood. M'Lennan, on Albert Cling, appeared to be too confident. Our Goldie took the lead before two furlongs had been covered in tho Hornby Handicap, and opened out a gap of ten lengths from Gay Wilkes end Within© Pai. At the end of a mile Harold Child was at the head of the next bunch, and two furlongs further on ho had run into second place. Harold Child was in front half a mile from home, and though Gay Wilkes finished fast, Harold Child beat him by a length. Homeleigh Dick was fourth. Kola Boy was a hot favourite, but broke up at (he start. Princess Zoo rushed to the front at tho end of a mile in the Middleton Handicap, but Oaknut, the favourite, wore her down, and won comfortably. Ben Dillon won the Pinal Handicap by going off smartly, and at once putting in a good break. Ben Dillon paid the best dividend for tho day. Lear Dillon was a strong favourite. Frank Tracey was first away in the Telegraph Handicap, but the hot favourite, Locanda Dillon, who hobbled a hit on tho mark, caught him at tho end of half a mile, and went on to win well from Lady Pointer. An inquiry waa held into Lady Pointer's running as compared with her form on the first day, but the stewards decided to take no action.

AUCKLAND RACES. (Peb United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, January 3. The concluding day of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was held in fane weather. Thor© waa a largo attendance. The course was in good order, and excellent racing took place. The feature of the racing waa tho pronounced defeot of Epitaph in the Royal Stakes, also the manner in which Gloaming won the Auckland Plate in fast time. The totalisator handled £93,841, against £115,635 for the corresponding day last year. Results; GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 660sovs. One mile.—Loyal Irish, 7.7 (Glover), 1; Radiant Light, 8.7, 2; Esthonia, 7.7, 3. Also started: Eaceful 9.1, Archie 7.9, Humboldt 7.4, Zirkon 6.11, Persian King 6.7. A great finish. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and tl|ird; Raceful fourth. Time, Imin 39sec. SYLVIA HANDICAP, of 650sovs. Six furlongs.—The Cypher, 8.7 (A. Oliver), 1; Uncle Alex, 9.2, 2; Moorland, 7.9, 3. Also started: Bumptious 8.5, Royal Fame 6.7, Flying Planet 6.7, Miss June 6.7, Bret Land 6.7, Sundaur 6.7. A good finish, Cypher coming with a Ist© run. Won by a neck,, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin loseo. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, Of 1290 a ova. One mile and a-quarter. W. H. Wackrow’s Boomerday (Quin Abbey —Bell Crispin), 7.6 (Wiggins) 1 E. Hannon’s Mangamahoe, 7.5 .. .. .. 2 W. Scholium’s Perfect Day, 6,11 .. 3 Also started: Vespucci 8.12, Gold Kip 8.8, Poo Chow 8.0, Listowel 8.0, Trespass 7.13, Tinohord 7,8, Tama-a-roa 7.6, Geoffrey 6.11. Boomerday and Mangamahoe entered the straight together; the field waa bunched. A good finish. Won by a length and a-half, with a similar distance between second and third; Vespucci fourth. Time, 2min 6 4-sa©c. TWENTY-SEVENTH ROYAL STAKES, Of 1200SOVS. Six furlongs. Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Farceur (Weaver) 1 Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Pluto, 9.2 (inc. 101 b penalty) 2 Mr W. G. Stead’s Absurdum, 8.9 (inc. 3lb penalty) .. .. ..".... •• 3 Also started: . Epitaph 7.5 (inc. 10lb penalty), Highland 6.12. Absurdum led for the first two furlongs. Epitaph and Highland then went to tho front, and in the straight Farceur and Pluto came fast, tho former winning by a length, Absurdum three-quarters of a length away, and Epitaph fourth. Time, Imin 13sec. AUCKLAND HURDLES, of 650sovs. Two miles.—Explorer, 12.2 (S. Reid), >1; Poamll, 10.6, 2; Moniahera, 11.8, 3. Also started: Sea Doil 10.10, Crosswords 10.8, Eathlin 10.0, Tenacious 9.6, Pepin 9.0, Approach 9.0, Wharepca 9.0. A fine race between tho first and second horses. Poanui led oyer the last hurdle, and in a desperate finish Explorer got up in the last stride and won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Crosswords was fourth. Time, 3min 40 3-ssec. »Sea Deil and Approach fell. The latter broke a leg ond was destroyed. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 750sovs. Six furlongs.—Prince Abbey, 6.8 (Thompson), 1; Mustard Pot, 8.12, 2; Anomaly, 9.3, 3. Also started; Illumination 7.6, Cool Stimulant 7.0, Ruruwai 6.7, Clonmel 6.7. The field raced in a line for a furlong, Prince Abbey then going to the front. Mustard Pot and Anomaly made an effort in tho straight, bpt failed. Won by two lengths, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Dovolct waa fourth. Time, Imin 13 3-ssec. AUCKLAND PLATE, Of lOOOaovs. One mil© and a-half. Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Gloaming, 9,4 (G. Young) 1 Sasanofi, 9.4 •• •• 2 Rouen, 9.0 3 Also started: Vagabond 9.4, Starland 9.4, Thespian 8.0. From the barrier Thespian, went to the front and led past the stand, Starland, Sasanoff, and Rouen being in close company, and Gloaming lost. Approaching the straight, Thespian was two lengths ahead of Rouen. Gloaming made a run, quickly reached the leader, and went on to win easily by three lengths and a-half. Sasanoff came with a late run and beat Rouen by a neck for second place, Thespian fourth. Time, 9min 32 2-ss«o. GREY HANDICAP, of BOOaovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Blood, 7.10 (A. Reed), 1; Gold Bud, 7.0, 2; Gold Jacket, 7.0, 3. Also started; Shortland 9.2. The Reaver 9.2, Ladv Glisaas 8.6, Dactylis 8.4, Jazz 8.2, Fort. Regal 8.2, Menance 8.1, Bitholia 8.1, Teakitai 7,9. Ansiform 7.7, Golden Glass 7.0, Battle Plane 7.0, Elston 7.0, Midget 7.0, Pembrey 7.0. Pagoda 7.0. Won easily by four lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 3-Sseo. HAWKE’S BAY RACES. (Peb United Pbess Association.) HASTINGS, January 3. For the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s, summer meeting, second day, the weather was overcast and threatening. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled £33,567, against £33,268 for the corresponding day of last year—a decrease of £9701. The sum of £43,512 was put through the machine for tho two days, compared with £87,820 at last summer meeting—a decrease of £24,308. Results: — AOTEA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One milo and a-quarter.—Wamba, ■ll.B (11. Hunt), 1; Lady Muriel. 9.8, 2; Oreore, 11.0, 3. Also started: Raffles 9.13, Hobo, 9.0. From an even despatch Raffles, Wamba. and Hobo led the field. At the Southland road bend Wamba was still leading, with Hobo close_ np to Baffles at tho back stretch. Lady Muriel moved ujl at the bend, and was on tho heels of Wamba. There was a. hard tussle in the straight, and Wamba won by a length and a-kali, seven lengths between second and third. Time, 2min lz 1ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Bodyguard, 8.7 (F. A. Waddel), 1; Suspicion, 7.0, 2; Heather King, 8.9, 3. Also started: Comic, Kail, Mountain Peer, Lady Thuinham, Whariti, Reality, Bashful, Soyes, Feermie, Mawata. Twelve faced the starter. After the breakaway of one hors© a good despatch eventuated. Suspicion and Bodyguard wero prominent in the early stages. Entering the straight the field waa bunched, and a good race ensued. Bodyguard proving tho victor by a length, the same distanca between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2JANUARY HANDICAP, of 200sova. Six furlongs and a-half. —Valley Rose, 7.0 Dunn), 1; Ponte, 8.13, 2; Honey Bee, 7.0, 3. Also started: As ter in a, Queen’s Up, Woden, Haurangi. The field got well away. Valley Bose led at tho bend. Honey Bee and Haurangi being close. There was a; great race in tho straight between Pent© and Valley Rose, tho latter winning by a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 21sec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Morose, 9.4 (K. Hunt), 1; Viyella, 8.12, 2; Good, Sport, 8.0, 3. Also started; Gold Light, Diamond King, Recherche. Good Sport broke twice, and Diamond King also broke. Good Sport led at the bend, followed by Morose and Viyella. Morose took command in tho straight, and won easily by three lengths; half a length between second and third!. Time, Imin 9 3-ssec. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Nine furlongs.—Sycorax, 8.6 (11. Griffiths), 1; The Speaker, 8.3, 2; Bagdad, 7.12, 3. Also started: Gazique, Oravrai, Penitent, Hyttus, Earthshine. A splendid start. The order passing the- stand was: The Speaker, Orawai, and Sycorax. At the back, stretch the order was the same, excepting that Gazique was gaining on tho leaders. Coming down tho straight Gazique wus bumped, and fell, his jockey (J. Nixon) breaking his collarbone Sycorax beat The Speaker. by two lengths, the earn© distance between second and third. Time, Imin 54 2-Ssec. OMAHU HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile. —Convention, 8.6 (L. Berry), 1; Gambomba, 8.9, 2; Mystioo, 7.5, 3. Also started : Antler, Morzonia, Minsk, Black Tea. Queen’s Ferry, Marcus, Gambola. Queen’s Ferry was first away, and Morzonia was Inst to start. A great race to the straight ensued, Convention gaining the verdict by a nose; three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 42 4-sseo. MATAPIRO FLYING HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs and a-half.—Prince Jewel, 9.9 (H. Griffiths),' !; Warpath, 8.0, 2; Slave Mart, 7.12, 3. Also started; Tout Bon, Landbird, Megan. Slave Mart and Megan were prominent from a good send-off. Prinoo Jewel, who was lying handy, made the running on entering the straight, and beat Warpath by three-quarters of a length; a length and three-quarters between second and third. Tout Bon was left at the post. Time, Imin 22seo. PINAL HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs—Crown Gem, 6.7-(H. Dunn), 1; Prinoo Randall, 8.4, 2; Bunny, 7.0, 3. Also started; ’ Tori, Caricature, Civilform, Oivilform and Caricature showed the running, then Caricature took first place. A groat tussle ensued in the straight, Crown Gem making a brilliant run, Prince Randall losing by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. BOWLING. CARNIVAL IN ADELAIDE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. ADELAIDE, January 3. Tlie eliminating matches in the bowling carnival wero favoured by fine weather and interesting play There is promise of some keen contests in the finals. The Australasian Bowling Council hold a meeting, which approved of sending a team to England, and arranged details for the next Australasian carnival, which was fixed for Perth at Easter, 1924, instead of 1928, as previously arranged.

i WAIRAEAPA EACES. (P*a United Pa&sa Association.) FEATHERS TONE, January 3. There was a good attendance and the weather was fine for the second day of the Tauherenikau races. The totalieator handled £36,105 10s for the meeting, against £58,758 last year. Results;— TAWAHA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Birkenella, 7.0, 1; Wheat field, 8.13, 2; Lord Desmond, 9,4, 3. Also started: Sir Rosebery 8.1, Bosaette 8.1, Lady Witchett 7.12, Paris Fashion 7.10, Red Band 7.10. Won by a length. Time, Imin 31 l-ssec. ' G RUSSELL HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Capping Day,' 7.9, 1; Quest, 7.7, 2; Martian Miss, 6.12, 3. Also started; Chimera 9.9, Astinome 8.10, Probate 8.2, Tommy Rot 70. Canyon- 7.9. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin 14- 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a distance. —Printemps, 8.4, 1; Scornful, 6.7, 2;- Snub, 6.12, 3. Also started: Bonny Heather 8.1, Festivity 8.0, Esperance 7.12, Hose Wreath 7.9, Matatu 7.2, Won by a length. Time, Imin 68seo. GREYTOWN HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Ania, 7.10, 1; Island, 7.2, 2; Douoement, 7.12, 3. Also started: Mountain March .9.0, Kilreid 8.3, Melting Moments 8.1, Moutoa’a Gift 7.13, In the Pink 7.7, Merry Day 7.0, Blothenea 6.7, Lady Pan 6.7. Won by two lengths. Time, Imm 14 4-saec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Five furlongs.—Peneus, 8.8, 1; Men the,' 6.12, 2; W note a, 612, 3. Also started: Wairarapa 8.3, Salrino, 7.9, Slayer 7.4, Dereloudo 7.4. Won by a length. Time, Imin 2 4rssec. CAMP HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs, One mile.—Sir Wai, '8.6, 1; HaJlowvonia, 8.3, 2; Pitch Dark, 7.6, 3. Also started: Scion 8.11, Rebuff 8.10, Rose of Athens 7.9, Lady Witchet 6.12, Password 6,9. W<m by a length. Time, Imin 44§sec ' , WAIHENGA WELTER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—War Baby, 7.7, X; Probate, 9.6, 2: Little River, 10.1, 3. Also started’: Halifax 8.8, Miss Maid 7.7. Won. by a head. Time, Imin 29seo, PIRINOA HACK SCURRY, of lOOsovs. Fivo. furlongs.—-Solstice 1, Jonquil 2, i/ady Waimingu 3. Also started: Gieoia, Ma-rkful, Rimuloka, Wakafere. Won by two lengths. Tirste, Imin 3 4-sseo. STRATFORD RACES. • (Peh United Press Association.) STRATFORD, January 3. The Stratford races concluded in splendid weather. Thore was a large attendance, ’pe sum of £27,900 was put through the totahsator, making a total for the meeting of £58,815 —£22,462 less than’ the last meeting. Results:— , CARDIFF HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Dusky Queen, 7.9, 1; Rangiata, 8.10, 2; Kilkelly, 7.9, 3. Also started: Yaldina 8.12, Generous 8.3, Parkman 7.9, Lady Pat 7.9, Lady Fan 7.9. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 21 2-ssec. . . TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 17550 v«. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Narrow Neck, .8.0, I; Sunny Jim, 9.8, 2; Skylight, 9.1.3, Also started: Warrawce 10.1, Muraahi 9.6, Crystal Palace 8.3. Won by a length and ■a-half. Time, Imin 57 4-ssec. MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Admiral Codrington, 8.9, X; Volo, 9.2, 2; ' Crucelle, 7.12, 3. Also started; Kareo 7.9, Hiero 6.9. A fine finish. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between secondhand third. Time, 2mm 4 4-ssec. . '■ MAKURI HACK HURDLES, of 175sovs. One mile and a-half.—Eldenholm, 9.5, 1; Simon, 12.1,'2; Kate, 9,8, 3. Aleo started: Prodigal 10.10, Romanos 10.6, Signorella 10.2, Fibre 10.7, Erin’s Me 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 32seo. ' , NGAERE HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—lnoome, 8.7, 1; .Amber Tip®, 8.4, 2; Fabrinade, ,6.11, 3. Also started: Voluble 6.13, Lcithfield 6.11. \Von by half a length. Time, Itnin 18 4-ssec. STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 17550v6. Five furlongs.—AVake, 9.13, 1; Big Push, 8.8, 2; Mnniania, 8.2,:3. Also started: Princess Prim 8.7, Alice Montrose 7.10, Ydeman 7.9, Rice 7.9, Ecuador 7.9, Watercall 7.9, Miss Star 7.7. Won by a bare head. Time, Imin 4 4-Seec. LOWGARTH WELTER HANDICAP, of 225sovs. Seven furlongs.—Simonides, 9.7, 1; Sir Huon, 8.4, 2; Admiral Codrington, 9.13, 3. Also started: Passin’ Thro’ 9.1, Mistian 8.5, Hiero 8.4. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 34sec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 176sovs. Six furlongs.—Cold Steel, 8.2, 1; Mockery, 7.13, 2; Velooiform, 8.5, 3. Also started; Fabrinade 8.9, Correspondent 8.7, Petunia 7.11, Roman -7.11, Pouma 7:5, Interest 7.1, Resin 6.12, Narrow Neck 6.7. . MARTON RACES. ’ CPMH DOTTED . PUBHS ASSOOIATIOS.) • MARTON, January 3. ■ Glorious weather favoured the Marton meeting. The attendance and going, -were good. The totalisator handled £30,568, against £18,377 for the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting is £70,228, . against £102,166 last year. Results; SECOND HACK HURDLES, of 250sovb. One mile and a-half.—Spook, 10.2 (Bowden), X; Banogue, 10.7, 2; Paxifonn, 11.6, 3. Taxquin fell. Also started: Temaire 10.5, Oak Rose 9.3, Tarquin 9.0, Lady Upcott 9.0, Springtide 9.0. Won by two lengths. Tim®, 2min 50sec.'. . ' LADIES’ BRACELET, of 200aove. Eight furlongs end a-half.—March On, 10.9 (Watson), 1; Projector, 11.5, 2; War Loan, 11.3, 3. Also etarted: Notawedo 11.5, Ghori 10.11, Silver Sen 10.7, ‘Rangioto Camp 10.7. Wairenga 10.7. Notawede fell, breaking his back, and G. M’Donald sustained severe concussion and! had two ribs broken, besides receiving other injuries. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 46sec. ' SUMMER HANDICAP, of 650sovs. One mile and a distance.—Ngata, 8.9 (Morris), 1; Detroit, 7.0, 2; Railaud, 6.7, 3. Also etarted; ■ Nursing blister 7.10, Aakari 7.4, Martial,, Dawn 6.11, Hallowroz 6.9, Automoaha 6.7. 1 Won by four lengths, with 'five! lengths between second And third. Time, Imin 56 3-sscc. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, 'of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Tribulot, 8.4 (Wheeler), 1; Dissertation, 7.6, 2; Demados, 7.3, 3. Also etarted: Eden dale 8.2, Deucalion 8.0, Yankee Dan 7.10, Regard 7.0, Golden Form 7.0, Bonecoto 7.0. Won by foqr lengths, with three lengths between second and, third. Time, Imin 15 2-Ssec. NURSERY PLATE HANDICAP, of 250&0V5. Six furlongs;—The Ehrporqr, 7.6 (Morris), 1; Ares, 8.13, 2; Enthusiasm, 7.8, 3. Also started : Whiritaa , 9.0. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 35sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of SSOsovs. Six furlongs.—Kinsom, 9.7 (M'Carten), It Wn.imatoa, 8.8, ,2; Kikini, 7.0, 3. Also started: Birkio 8.3, Rnatara 7.3, Lady Violet 6.12, Bonny Briar 6.9, Golden Vi 6.7, Dentadee .6.7. Won by a length; with two lengths between second and third. Time, imin 13 4-ssco. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP. of 225sovs Seven furlongs.—Kuia, 8.10 (Bagby), 1; Royal Gift, I 8.8, 2; Merry Queen, 8.4, 3. Also started: Hallowroz 8.9, Lady Nassau 7.7, Spare Moment 7.7, Creme do Montho 7.9, Sweet Song 7.3, Submerge 7.3, Rada 7.0, Demoness 7.0. Won by a length. Time, Imin 29sec. , _ TU BAKINA WELTER HANDICAP, of 825sovs. Seven furlongs.—Callaghan, 9.9 (Hatch), 1; Equitable, 8.6, 2; Princess Pat, 9.2, 3. Also started; Borealis 9.9, Prince Martian 8.10, Helen Rufus 8.0, All Cerise 8.0. Won by a length and a-half, a head between second and third Time, Imin 29aco. C. Stevens was suspended for three months for unsatisfactory riding at the meeting. OTAGO CENTRAL TROTS. (Fbom Oub Own Cohrespondent.) ALEXANDRA, January 3. Favoured with beautiful weather, the annual meeting o£ the Otago Central Trotting Club, held as usual on the Dunstan racecourse yesterday (Monday), achieved another success. The attendance of the public was well up to former years, and 'as the number of horses competing was good, interesting racing was witnessed, some of the events being run in splendid time. The conduct of the crowd was most orderly, and the management of the racing highly commendable, the events being run off well up to time. Results; DISTRICT TROT.—Anvil Chimes 1, Bobby Vancleavo 2. CROMWELL HANDICAP.—Darkest 1, Joe L. 2. _ TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP.—Horn M. 1, Madrona 2. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP.—Honi M. 1, Joe L. 2. . . TEVTOT HANDICAP.—Onawa 1, Pitlour 2. MANIOTOTO HANDlCAP.—Daphnevale 1, Queen Wilkes 2. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP.—Onawa 1, Bobby Vancleavo 2. BILLIARDS. M’CONACHY-AIKEN MATCH. Press Association —By Telegraph— Copyright. GLASGOW, January 2, In the final day’s play in the M’ConaohyAikon match M’Conachy’s best breaks were 847, 269, 185, 167, 164.—A. and N.Z. Cable. M'CONACHY v. REECE. LONDON, January 3. (Received Jan. 3, p.m.) Recce is conceding M‘4Bfcichy 1000 in a game of 16,000 at Manchester, Scores: M'Ccmachy, ’ 2251, including a break of 313 unfinished; Reece, 897. —A. and N.Z. Cable. PROFESSIONAL' CHAMPIONSHIP. LONDON, January 2. Sporting Life says: “Smith will not compete in the billiards championship, as he refuses to play in the email hall, which docs not permit of an adequate financial return. Inman will also bo a non-starter. Newman, Reece, Falkiner, and ’ M'Conochy intend to compete.”—A. and N.Z. Cable.

GRBYMOUTH TROTS. ‘ (Peb United Pbubs Association.) ’*>' G REYMO’UTH, January 8 The Greymouth,Trotting Club’s second day 1 ■ was held in hot weather. There was,, a'laic® ■ attendance. The totalisator handled £13,4.11 n e 10s, against £17,605 for the corresponding.) day last year. The total for the meeting >a' ,i £28,343 —a decrease of £5035 10s on last mut- ( summer meeting. Results: -J WESTLAND HANDICAP (Saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile.—Bush King (Kirwan) 1, Dusky Boy 2, Alice. L. 3. Also, -started: ' Girton Girl, Prince Mao, Orange Pippin, • Warfare, Miss Marion, Captain (Woodbv 'A. Won by 10 lengths, with half a length,..botween second ’ and third. Time,.- 2mhj i ,36 , RAILWAY HANDICAP (Harness), of ISOsovs.. One mile and a-qnarter.—Coledlift ■« (White) 1, Young Dillon 2, GoLlon Pippin 3. Also etarted: Palmdale, AnmO’a’, Dream, Guess, Wastewood. Won by a with - three lengths between second and vthirfl. j lime, 2min 57 l-ssec-DUNOLLIE HANDICAP (Harness). : One 1 mile and a-quarter.—Merry Peter (Gaskell)' 1 !-, ()' Dillon S. 2, Bon .Sonty 3. Also' etarted f Forest Ranger, Whispering Boy, Proudate, , Rapid Wind, Emerald Green. Inqni&ite, Peter Bell, Eruption. An inquiry was hold into/:;.; the running of Merry Peter on the first'day. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 9 1-osoc., ' GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB’S CUP . HAISjJICAP (Harness), of 400sevs. Two miles?—Logan wood (M’Kenzie) 1, Serenity ' SS, Delta 3. Also started: Maryhill, Plying. , Angel, Waste wood, Saloombe, Pegnsns,' Lyd T Lytton. Won by half a length, with n‘ sirrv lar distanco between second and third. Time; 4min 43 1-Ssec. ; * “ VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP (Harness), of' ISOsovs. One mile and a-half.—-Peter . M’Milkn J, Bon Sonty 2, Merry Peter-’3. Also started: Peter Bell, Nipper, Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3mdn 43ssc. - ~7 PAPAROA HANDICAP (Harness), of 120sovs., One mile.—Delta (Gaakell) 1, Coledrift 2, Golden Pippin 8. \ Also started »•■■tit Wastewood, Rota’s Greeting, Never Florence La Badie, Saloombe, Sir Henry. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 22sec. ,/ "->a COUNTY HANDICAP (Harness), .of . ISOsovs. Two miles.—Vigorous 1, Handsome Jack 2, Caterpillar 8. Also started: Stella Ashley, Osier, Furlong. Won by threoS lengths. Time, Smin 4. 2-sscc, v * • PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP _of -■ 120sovs, One mile.—Prince Athol X, Annie’s'; Dream 2, Wee Winnie 3. Also started; Lord ’_■ Lfrtton, 'Palmdfile, Blnedrift, Wastewcwai. - Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 24seo. TIMARU SPORTS. ‘ (?IB XjxiTßD Fnsas Amooiitiow.! ' , January .3.The Caledonian sports meeting was o?m» --f pleted to-day in beautiful weather. The ,i>w eeipts . to-day amounted to £63l—a. neoorcl. Large entries were received for runninp,/cycling, and juvenile dancing, events,' and,' good contests all round resulted. * i BICYCLE HANDICAPS. - ... Half-mile.—T. Stoddart, 85yds, 1; P. Eiß.'' 40yds, 2; G. BraseU, 75yds, 3. Time,-6J«e&J>? One Mile >nd A-half.—F. Wells,; Ipyds. -l G. Good all, : 130yds, 2; L. T. 215yds, 3. Time, Smin 21eeo. Two Miles Scratch Raco^—P. O’SheaXL;'; Welle 2, T. Joyce 3. Time, '4min 435e0,, One Mile.—Joyce, 16yds, 1; Hazeldinc!,'',: 145yds, 2; Hill, 65yds, 3. Time, ’ 2Jhj)aiprl 1-5 sec. ■ RUNNING HANDICAPS ‘ ' 120 Yards Amateuf.-J. B. Miller, 4yds.-1; ; '4 W; Bnckhnrst, Iyd, 2; C. Hayward,: Syms&M Time, 12 S-ssec. 1 Half-mile.—o. Smith, 46yds, 1; W. Wsb-* 1 * ten, 40ydls, 2; F. M'Mahon, 45yds. S. j 2min. Is. '' 100 Yards.—P, A. Kerr, , syds, 1; J. S, Fiddis 2. Time, 10 l-se.ee. ""V: Half-mile Amateur.—&. Bews, scratch, 1; ,1 G. Graham, 65yds, 2; S. Cabot, 70jda, 5.,.Time, 2min ssec. ' > '■ - v. 200 Yards Amateur.—A, MLachlan, 4ydsj'i' 1; W. Buckhuret, 2yds, 2; O. -.Haytwaid 1 ,4? 6yds, 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. • i i.*!’'ls 220 Yards.—M. MacDonald, 9yds, I{ F-'R. David, 13yds, 2; F. J. O’Brien, .-.S, “ Time,, 22 4-ssec. . / iU One Mile.-—R, Coulter, scratch, 1; W. Weston, 55yds, 2; W, Sunglie, .T6syda, 3. .•!' Time, 4min 38 l-ssec. • ■ ■■■■ *■. Best Long Jump.—W. M’Erin, 19ff, lin- , ‘ . Best High. Jump.—R. O’Nf >ll, 1 Bft 4uk ( : ' > cricket. ' ■ : VICTORIA v. SOUTH AUSTRALU. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright..MELBOURNE, Jamwty.'S.J-, In the Sheffield Shield match between Vio- : tori* and South Australia, the, former’s first J’ innings closed for 474 (Ryder 242, Hansford , 87, Liddicutt 19, Hartkcpf 22). r •>• Bowling Analysis.—Richardson, '6 'widßet*; •; for 112; Williams, 3 for 102, '+ f J Ryder’s innings was good throughout, It, lasted 304 minutes, and included 24 4'e-aawl one 6. Hansford was forceful and. dimly, J ' Richardson 1 bowled Armstrong for a single. South Australia had scored 207 for five . wickets at the close of the day’s plajMSttith 49, Townsend 44, Pellew not out 40, Pritchard! t not out 24). ■ „i (Received Jan. 4, at 1.6 am,) (v-a , South Australia's first innings closed for ’ ,210 (Pellew 41). M’Donald took throe : f. for 52. Soiith Australia followed on j)-and “ scored 250 for, six wickets (Smith not-out 85, Loveridgo 83). -Hartkopf took three wickete , for 67 runs. , • LEAGUE FOOTBALL. ■ AUSTRALASIANS’ TOUR. , Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. , LONDON, January 2. The Australasian League team beat Hunslet \ by 19 points to 10. . - The match was played in a heavy ■ wind A and on a muddy ground. Hunslet, j relying , mainly on kicking and dribbling, kept .the,' visitors on the defensive in the early stages* The play wa* keen and interesting. The Aus- ,; tiulosians established a lead of 3-8 in tha- ■ first half, and maintained their superiority, finishing with .five trice and two goals to Hunelet’s two tries and two goals.—A. end N.Z. Cable.