SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18446, 6 January 1922, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

GREYMOUTH RACES. (Pun United Peess Association.) . GREYMOUTH, January 5. The weather was fine and the track good for the third day of the Greymouth Jockey Chib’s meeting. The totalisator handled £9596 10a, against £13,440 for the corresponding day last year, Th© total fox tho meeting was £37,643 10a—a decrease on last year of £2769. Results: RUNANGA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Missland, 9.3 (Porter), 1; Redsome, 7.13, 2; Wotthca, 7.12, 3. Also ran: Lord Formby, Calliburn, Jvlarld©, Mias .Florence. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 17 3-soeo. THIRD HURDLES. One mile and e-half. —Lyroe, 9.13 (Young), 1; Woodrow, 9.7, 2; Black Knight, 11.9, 3, Also ran: Headlong, War Tax, Amendment. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2min 49 l-seec. PRESIDENT’S MILE. One mile.—Lord Ashlea, 8.13 (Lee), X; Cheer Dp, 8.12, 2; Mytiiology, 10.0, 3. Aleo ran: Roaovear, Ahikea. Won .by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 43sco. OMOHA HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-helf. —Lady Pallas, 8.2 (Cotton), 1; Kilderg, 9.11, 2; Weary Willie, 10.7, 3. Also started; Plying Master, Marauder, Trenlham Hose. Won by a nose, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 10 8-Saec. BOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Carnbrae, 8.4 (M’Carthy), 1; Redsome, 8.1, 2; Marble Bar, 8.6, 3. Also ran: Timepiece, Gold Coost. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 16 1-fisec, AFTATTRA WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Grand Duchy, 8.0 (Faulkner), 1; Ealstaff, 9.3, 2; Lady Middleton, 10.4, 3. Embezzler was left at the post. Won by a length, half a length between' second and third. Time, Imin SO 4-seeo. SUMMER HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half.—Benefit, 85 (Hagcrty), 1; Boseveax, 9.12, 2; Divorce, 7.0, 3. Also ran: Tyne, Tantalus, Sunbath, Steepholm. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 23 2-sscc. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Counter Attack, 9.10 (Young), 1; Kild-erg, 9.11, 2: Merton, 8.12, 8. Aleo ran: Oarnbroe. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16ecc. VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB. The following acceptances have boon received for the first day (Saturday, January 7) of the Vincent Jockey Club meeting: District Hack. Six furlongs.—Queen Ruth 8.9, Oaimmuir 8.2, Ard Lorn 8.1, Onoa Mora 8.1, Highbum 7.10, Silver Lining 7.7, Merry Dora 7.7, Omar 7.7, Winnipeg 7.7, Prize 7 7 New Year Trot. One mile and a-half.-Margo scr, Lady Thom scr, Queen Wilkea scr, Kilmarnock ecr, Stanley's Lost 12yds behind, Hussey’s marc 12, Almont Ba-bs 12, Sir Douglas 24, Ribbonmaid 48, Houi Jim 72, Woo Daphne 72, Onawa 168. Matakanui Handicap. Six furlongs.—Borodino 9.6, Lima 9.5, Whiplock 8.2, Cenme Jack 7.13, Ruena 7.5, Bon 7.0. Spottis Handicap. Five furlongs.—Prooeeder 9.0, Lonvagundi 8.13, Queen Ruth 8.9, Marwick Head 8.3, Prize Rose 7.12, Avkpado 7.12, Ballerina 7.12, Border Knight 7.13, Maid of Kent 7.12. . 1 Vincent Trotting Stakes. One mile and a-quarter.—Bobby Vanoleave scr, Dolly Houi 12yds behind, Bell Trix 12, Houi M. 24, Sir Douglas 24, Liberty Loan 36, Drambui 48, Miadrona 48, Better Days 120, Golden Age 144. Ophir Handicap. Seven furlongs—Borodino 9.5, Lima 9.2, Barley Rigs 8.6, Connie Jack 7.12, San Salvador 7£>, Gunlayer 7.7", Buena 7.5, Bon 7.0. Omakau Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Whiplock 9.6, San Salvador 8.13, Lomngundi 8.9, Queen Ruth 8.6, Ard Louie 7.12, Guizark 7.9, Ballerina 7.5, Omor 7.5. TAPANUI RACING CLUB. DECISION TO CLOSE DOWN. The Conner says: Only 17 out of a membership of 128 attended the mooting called for Saturday evening Last to consider the financial position, of the club. All members had been circularised with a printed form asking for their opinion, and whether they were prepared to sign a bond. Only two replied—one-a resignation, and the other a negative. Mr Alex., M’lntyro (president) was in the chair, and said there was some doubt as to whether they could finance the stakes, and ho asked for an expression of, opinion. The club was £2OO behind, that amount having been advanced by tho Metropolitan Club. They had not been asked to pay any interest, but according to the rules they were supposed to repay the loan. The secretary had received.the totalisator permit, and no mention had been made of the new totalisator building required. The secretary submitted a. rough, statement, made out on last voar’a business, showing that, with the some amount invested, a profit of £3O should result. Mr F. Lischnev moved that tho club close down. It was all very well to say have races, but who was going to give a guarantee ? Ho for one was not prepared to. It was bettor to doe© down now and realise on the property. Tho club bad had a miserable existence for- the past 20 years. If there was any hope of ooming out ho would bo perfectly -willing to carry on, but be saw no chance of doing any better,, and thought if they raced this year they were likely to go down £3OO or £4OO. Mr R. A. Rodger seconded the motion. He did not like to appear pessimistic. Tho club was au old! one, and it would be better to go down with colours flying and pay their debts than come out with a deficiency and bo bankrupt. Unless members come to the rescue with a guarantee the prospects wore tor failure. The alteration in the, financial position generally must have its effect, and other clubs in hotter centres had experienced a pretty considerable drop in their revenue. During the holiday season a good many meetings were held, and it depended on the suceesa of racegoers whether they were in funds when Tapanui came on after the holidays. There was really no inducement for country clubs, as tho Government was gradually absorbing all the revenue. They were actually running the concern, to provide revenue for the Government, while inking the risk of having to pay up. , Mr Thomas Edgar moved as an amendmCTlt—“That the races bo held ,os usual.” He did not see that tho financial position would seriously effect the' club, nor that they wore in a position to lose to tho extent mentioned. They might lose £IOO, but ho did not think they could possibly lose more. Next year, by reducing the stakes .to £SOO, they would no doubt show ft profit. Mr' Rodger pointed out that a reduction of stakes would be disastrous. Jf they were to win out they must keep the stakes up. If they had not the backing of their own members they could not carry on.. The Chairman said ho would very much like to eoo the club carry on, but in tho past many ■ good sportsmen hod cither left tho district or died. It seemed that the Government wanted the lot. If they did raco this year they were faced with an expenditure of £3oo’for a now totalisator house next year. Only 20 or 30 members seemed to take any interest in the club, and ho was afraid of the result. He would sooner see the olub shut down honourably and bo in a position to poy everybody, which they could do now by realising on the property. / Mr W. B. Quin said that an attendance , of 17 out of 120 members showed a decided lack of interest. On being put to the rnestijy? the motion was carried by eight votes to sis. The Chairman suggested giving the cloak room to the hospital in lieu of the fund that existed runny years ago as a result of n Hospital Raoo. The (secretary was instructed to call a general meeting of the club to appoint liquidators, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to tho chair. BOXING. COOK ANtD~OARPENTER. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 4. Boxing has boon excluded from Carpcntiar’e training because he is suffering from a boil on the choek; otherwise ho is in the fittest condition. Critics who have visited hk headquarters enthusiastically describe his thorough scientific training. Some are of opinion that his hitting and footwork are superior to Cook’s, but all agree that Cock is likely to extend tho Frenchman more than any previous British opponent has done.—A. and N.Z. Cable. CRICKET. NO VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, January 5. The Board of Control decided that it was unable In accede,-to Now Zealand’s request to fend u <■ :;i* ket team to the dominion in 1922. A PROFITABLE TOUR. MELBOURNE, January 5. Including the bonus of £3OO, each member of tho Australian eleven receives £767. After all payments the Board of Control retains tho balance (£1825). NELSON v. SOUTH TARANAKI. (Pen United Ptntss Association.) HAWERA, January 5. Playing against South Taranaki, Nelson made 221 (Kemnitz 84, Langbein 87, Hull 19, Hayoook 13, Newman not- out 25). South Taranaki made 134 (Little 45, . Beechoy 28, Hughca 20, Judd 17). At tho call of time Nelson, in their second strike, had lost three wiokots for 129 (Eden 36, Hargreaves not oat 28, Newman not out 41).

LAWN TENNIS. WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. (P« United Phbss Association.) PALMERSTON N„ January 5. The Wellington provincial lawn tcnnia championship meeting wss practically concluded to-day. In the Men’s Singles, Andrews (Palmerston. North) defeated Lamp© in the final, 6—6, 6—4, 6—2; in the Mien’s Doubles, Dickie and Wallace defeated Walker and Powdroll in the final, 6—4, 12—10, 6—3: and in the Mixed Doubles, Mrs Melody and Wallace beat Miss Howe and Howe in the final, G —l, 6—l. The final of the Ladies' Singles and Ladies’ Doubles will bo played to-morrow. BILLIARDS. M‘(X>NAOHY~v. REECE. Press Association—Ey Telegraph-Copyright. LONDON, January 5. (Received Jan. 5, at 9.30 p.m.) Following are the scores in the M’OonachyRoeeo match: —M 1 Con achy, 4751; Reece, 3162 Breaks; M'Coniwjhy—lßo, 175, 164,, and 106 (unfinished); Raeoo—l7l and 109.—A. and N.Z. Cable.