SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18511, 23 March 1922, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

RANGITIKEI RACES. (Fi* United Press Association.) BULLS, March 22. Hie weather wae fine and the going heavy for the Eangitikei annual meeting, which w-aa held to-day. The attendance yvas good, and the tot alias tor handled £14,468, against £21,951 for tee corresponding day of last year. The stewards inquired into interference met by Passionless and Voluble during the running of tho Scott Memorial Handicap, and found that the interference was caused by Bestir running about during the race. It was resolved that Bestir should not be ridden by a light-weight, and that if there yvero any similar happenings the stewards recommend a refusal of the entry. Results: SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of laOsovs. Six furlongs.—Voluble, ,7.0 (-U-. Wiggins), 1; Bestir, 6.7. 2; Kareao, 7.11, 3. Scratched; Amber Tips, Festive, Kolia, Won by a head; half a length between second end third. Time, Imin 17eec. TRIAL PLATE—Atapo (W. Bell), 1; Released, 2; Miss Beaufort, 3. Scratched: Bonny Hill, Pam, Legato. Won by half a length; the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. OTAKEA HACK HURDLES, of 120sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—War Loan, 11.5 (B. Copestuke) 1; Naughty, 9.4, 2; Tomea, 9.0, 8. Also started: Tarquin. Won by three lengths; ten lengths between second! and third. Time. 3min 27sec. RANGITIKEI CUP, of 32550 y-s. One milo and a-quarter.—Egmont Park, 7.13 (M. Conway), i; Skylight. 6.7, 2; Equitable, 7.1, 3. Scratched. Beloved. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time, 2min 14sec. CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP, of HOsovs. Six furlongs.—Hallowroz, 8.2 (H. E. Ryder), 1; Bonecto, 6.7, 2; Pam, 7.7, 8. Scratched; Lady Nassau, Matareka. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 18 2-Ssec. CLIFTON WELTER HANDICAP, of HOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Te Maire, 8.11 (G. 8.1, 3. Scratched: Hallowroz, Country Life, Will Prosper. Necks separated the placed horses. Time, Imin 33 4-6aec. PAREWANUI WELTER HANDICAP, of 160sovs. One mile and aTialf and a fur-long.—-Passin’ Through, 8.6 (W. E. Pine), 1; Detroit, 8.11, 2; Tirana, 7.7, 3. Only starters. Won by half a length; six lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 54 NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP. of HOsovs. Five furlongs.—Some Red. 7.3 ( E. Ryder), 1; Regard, 7.3, 2; Gallia, 7.13, 3. Scratched: Matareka, Jasper Gate, lola. Golden Joan. Won by three lengths; two lengths between Second and third. Time, Imin 4 3-osec. Tho following acceptances have been received for the second day’s races: Groatford Stakes. Six furlongs.—Simonides 9.3 Voluble 8.8, Passionless 8.4, Kareao 8.0, Lady Kotiripo 7.3, Bestir 7.2, Armoral 7.1. Maiden Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Released 8.9, Miss' Beaufort 8.8, Pom 6.8, Haeremoana 8.7, Martualla 8.3, Treadwell 8.3, Whizz Bang 7.11, Bonny Rill 7.11, Orellana 7.11, Tussore 7.11. , Fraser Memorial. One milo and a distance. —B=mont Park 9.3, Simonides 8.13, Detroit 7.3, Equitable 7.0, La Paloma 6.9, Skylight 6.7, Pantler 6.7. Sandon Hurdles. One mile and a-half.— War Loan 12.5, Kato 10.8, Spring Tide 10.3, Naughty 9.13, Flying Master 9.13, Tornea 9.3, Stutter"9.o, Lady Doolan 9.0. Rangitoto Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. Mark Time 8.13. Velociform 8.6, Some Red 8.5, St. Waipa 7.5, Satin 6.12, Bonecto 6.12, Silver San 6.7, Adrina 6.7. Ngaio Welter. Eight furlongs and a-half Te Maire 9.7, Eric 9.4, Hallowroz 9.3, Velociform 9.2, Skylight 8.10, Spare Moments 8.4, Left 8.4, March On 7.6, Hindi 7.7. Pukomarama Welter, Seven furlongs.— Simonides 10.6, Passin’ Through 10.1, Voluble 9.9, Kareao 9.8, Cold Steel 9.5, Warrawee 8.9, Hallowroz 8.5, Automoana 8.5, Tirana 7.7. Farewell Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Paphian 9.3, Some Red 8.10, Gallia 8.2, Regard 7.9, Lady Faa 7.4, Eonmark 7.2, Believe 6.13, Bonecto 6.13, Golden Foam 6.12, Fran 6.12, Bouron 6.12. ENGLISH RACING NEWS. SCRATCHING OP SORANUS. LONDON, March 21. (Received March 22, at 8.20 p.m.) The scratching of Soranus has created a sensation, os he was one of the beat-backed horses in the Lincolnshire. The scratching recalls' his withdrawal on the eve of the Cambridgeshire when he was favourite.—A. and N.Z. Cable. ROWING. CHAMPION PAIRS RACE. DISCUSSION IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Fbb United Pass* Association.) CHRISTCHURH, March 22. At the meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Rowing Association to-night a letter was received from the Union Rowing Club (Christchurch) enclosing a copy of a letter sent by the club to the Wanganui Regatta Association in reference to the champion pair oar race, and asking it to be forwarded to tne New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association. The President said the Canterbury Association could do nothing, as the umpire’s decision was final. Tho rules relating to racing were conflicting, but one laid it down emphatically that the umpire’s decision must be final. It was decided to forward the letter to the council of the association in Wellington. Mr Ebert said the umpire should undoubtedly have disqualified the crew responsible for the foul, and that was where he failed in hia duty. Mr Nightingale said he had heard from one good authority that there was a lot of money on the race, and that the Wanganui crews were heavily backed to win the four championships. It was, he added, most undesirable that the gambling element should bi introduced into amateur rowing. Mr Ebert said the umpire should have given his decision promptly, and not four hours afterwards.

SWIMMING. WORLD'S 100 METRES RECORD. LOWERED BY MISS HOEET. (Per United Press Association.) N'APIER, March 22. In tlie invitation race at the swimming carnival to-night Miss Pauline Hoeft (Auckland),essayed to lower Miss Fanny Durack s world’s record (76 1-5 seconds) tor ladies over ICO metres. Miss Hoeft was successful in her attempt, reducing the time by two seconds. SWIMMING CARNIVAL. Good entries have been received for the Y.M.C.A. boys’ department carnival, to be held on Thursday night in the Y.M.C.A. tepid baths. In addition to the 100 Yards Breaststroke, 220 Yards Championship, 80 Yards Championship, Diving Championship under 18, and the 40 Yards Championship under 15, there are several handicap races, a relay, novelty events, ribbon dive, and senior races. It is expected that a number of post entries will be received. The following are the handicaps: 100 Yards Senior.—R. Allan 12, J. B. Doake scratch, J. M'Nulty 7, J. D. M’Laren 16 40 Yards HaiuHicap, under 18 (not handicapped).—K. Meilde, S. Nicola, H. Pollock, H. Boardraan, L. Marchant, W. Ruffle, A. Clayton, B. M'Kewen, L. Stubbs, R. Hay, B. Ruffle, A. Meikle, J. Holland. 40 Yards Championship, under 15.—H. Boardraan, K. Meikle, E. Chapman, J. Hof-, land. 80 Yards Senior Championship, under 18. — li More, S. Nicols, A. Clayton, R. M'Kewen, B. Ruffle, H. Pollock. Junior Diving Championship.—E. Hay. H. Pollock, R. M'Kewen, L. Stubbs, E. Ruffle. 220 Yards Championship, under 18. —L. More, S. Nicols. R. M'Kewen, A. Meikle. 60 Yards Handicap.—S. Nicols 10, H. Pollock 9, L. Marchant 5, L. More 3, L. Stubbs {scratch, A. Clayton 3, B. M'Kewen scratch. 100 Yards Breaststroke Championship, under 18.—H. J. Pollock, J. Davy, A. Meikle. Ribbon Dive.—L. More, H. Pdllock, R. M'Kewen, L. Stubbs, E. Ruffle. ATHLETICS. MR EMERY’S PROPOSALS. (Peb United Press Association.! CHRISTCHURCH. March 22. When Mr Emery, manager of the Springboks’ athletic team, was in Christchurch, ho referred to the project of periodical athletic contests among the universities of the world. The scheme came up for consideration at a meeting of the Canterbury College Athletic Club. The secretary of the club said that Mr Emery’s proposals included the sending of a New Zealand team to South Africa at the end of this year to compete against representatives of English, Australian, and South African universities. It was impossible to send a New Zealand team this year, but proposals had been formulated which it was hoped would further the project. These were (1) that a body, to 8e called the New Zealand University Sports Union, be formed on the lines of the Australian Universities Sports Union: (2) a body to represent past and present students, with an executive in Wellington; (3) finance to be derived from past and present students; (4) the objects to improve physical standard in the New Zealand .universities and to provide an adequate representation at inter-university aames. In reply to question, the secretary said that the idea was to start the games among the British Empire universities, and eventually to extend the scheme to the universities of other countries. It was resolved that the delegates to the Auckland conference at Easter be asked to consider carefully whether the games should not be restricted to the British Empire. OTAGO ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. The numerous athletic contests of the past season will culminate on Saturday in the premier gathering—the provincial championships. There has been no lack of enterprise on the part of the governing body; the clubs and the athletes themselves have worked hard for success, and a widespread interest in these sports is evident. Provided, then, that weather conditions are suitable, the display at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday should be really first-class, while the attendance should be such as to show 1 tlie practical accompaniment of the moral support which our citizens tender to such athletic games. A glance at the programme I takes one in fancy back to the Olympic i games in ancient Athens, to the Brae mar games of Scotland, and to the Celtic sports iof Ireland. A recent Home pictorial showed I an old warrior of 60 years tossing the caber. I and while no competitor of such advanced age will be in the ring on Saturday, there will no doubt be many among the spectators who look back upon their great days, the good old days when big men strove in the field, when lithe runners showed their prowess on the track, and when the whole countryside was assembled to take part in the carnival. ? ST. KILDA HARRIERS. The fifteenth annual meeting of the St. Kilda Harrier and Amateur Athletic Club was held' on Monday evening in Wesley Hall. Mr J. Henderson presiding over a good attendance of members and intending members. . In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mr Bissland congratulated the members on the success of last season. The report was adopted. The chairman then read a circular addressed to all members of affiliated clubs, warning them against forfeiting ther amateur status by an infringement of the rules set down by the centre. Three new members were elected. The following officers were elected:—Patron, the Rev. B. Metson; president, Mr E. A. Rosevear; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Dove. E. Aslin, G. Kirk, W. Cole, J. Winton, and A Marshall; starter, Mr S. Thomas; handicappof, Mr A. W. Mercer; judges, Messrs A Macdonald. A. Marshall, J. Henderson; timekeeper, Mr W. B. Kernohan; captain, Mr E. Newell; deputy-captain, Mr G. M'Crone; secretary, Mr A. Marshall; treasurer, Mr W. Bissland; reporting secretary, Mr C. Stubley; delegates to Otago Centre— Messrs W. B. Kernohan and A, Mercer; committee —Messrs J. Boardman, S. Hitchoox, S Gibbs, A. Macdonald, and J. Beck; auditor, Mr T. W. Hemor.