SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18674, 2 October 1922, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

ARAB HORSE SOCIETY, FIVE DAYS’ TEST RACE, Press Association—ttv Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 30. (Received Oct. 2, at 0.20 n.m.) Mr Hough’s stallion Shah 7ad a won tho Arab Hors* Society’s test c{ CO miles daily for five days. Ho completed 300 miles in 22-19 minutes, beating tho Marquis of Harlingclon’s stallion Shawainman by four minutes. Shahzada was second in the 1921 test, when the winner took 2259 minutes. — A. and N.Z. Cable. GOLF. CHAMPIONS AT PLAY. Preas Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, September 20. In connection with the Southern Open Golf Championship at Nashville (Tennessee), tho telegraphed despatch on ■which yesterday's cable message was based turns out to have been mutilated. Tho correct statement of the scores is;—Kirkwood 69, Hagen 69. Bobby Cruickshank broke tho course record with 66, French 68, Mitchell 67, Barnes 70, Duncan and Hutchison 71.—A. and N.Z. Cable. At Nashville, in the’' second round of the Southern Open Golf Championship, Mitchell is leading with 137. French follows with 138, Barnes 139, Duncan 141, Kirkwood 143, and Hutchison 146.—A. and N.Z, Cable., TIE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP. NEW YORK, September 30. Praaa Association—By Telegraph —Copyright (Received October 1, at 11.5 p.m. ) At Nashville Abe Mitchell and ’Leo Diegol (New Orleans) tied for the first place today, with scores of 280 for 72 holes, in the Southern Open Golf Championship. Tho tie will bo played on October 1 in a 26-hole match. —A. and N.Z. Cable. LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP. (Pub United Pbess Association.) PALMERSTON, N., October 1. The qualifying round of the championship of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club was played on Saturday in fine weather, and on a good course. Mias Beaclel (Christchurch) beat Mrs Orbell .(Oamaru), 5 and 4; Miss Brandon (Wellington) beat Mrs Tingcy (Feilding), 3 and 2; Mrs Dodgahun (Otago) beat Mrs Cook (Otago), 1 up at the 19th hole; Miss Wilson (Christchurch) heat Mrs M’Cnrf.hy (Otago); 3 and 2; Miss Bell (Wellington) boat Mrs It. S. Abraham (Manawatu), 5 and 4; Miss Wright (Timam) beat Mrs MiarChbanfcs (Wellington), 5 and 4; Miss S. Watson (Manawatu) beat Miss Snodgrass (Rotorua), 4 and 3; Miss E-. Brown (Napier) beat Miss Acheson (Nelson), 1 up. In the Handicap Medal competition, Mrs Orbell 83—7—76 . and Miss N. Johnston 97 —21—76, returned the host cards. The following are tho results of tho teams match;—Manawatu A; Miss S. Watson 88, Miss Oollinson 94, Mrs R. P. Abraham 91, Miss Moore 97; —total, 370 —1. Wellington A; Miss Brandon. 89, Miss Ball 88, Mrs Marohbanks 92, Miss M’archbanks 102;—total 371—2. Bogey competition: Mrs Dodgshun (5), 3 up. Tho Married v. Single match, which was played on the St, Clair links on Saturday, resulted in the latter winning by eight games to five, as follows (married members’ names first); —W. G. Wight 0, M. Macbeth 1; W. D. McCarthy 0, C. Amtman 1; W. Shepord 0, M. Grevillo 0; R, P. Bell 0, 1). D. M’Carthy 1; A. C. Hanlon 1, D. S’crymgeour 0; Dr Hunter 1, J. G. Butts 0; A. Laing 1, F. Morton 0; G. Lyttelton 0, H. Hooper 1; W. Wrathcr 1, K. Davidson 0: N. Smith 0. F. Ward 1; G. B. Williams 1, A. Paterson 0; J. A. Patterson 0, H. Carrington 1; W. Clayton 0, F. M. Dodds 1; R. Fountain. 0, J. Costello 1. BOXING. CARPENTIER-SIKI CONTEST. JUDGES’ VERDICT STANDS,

Piesi Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 28. The French Beefing Federation upholds Siki’s victory. SIKI AGREES TO FIGHT IN AMERICA. NEW YORK, September 29. Tex Rickards announces that he has received a cable from Siki agreeing to fight in the United. States any light-heavyweight. Rickard stipulates that the bout shall take place not later than November 30, Siki arriving in America on November 1. Simultaneously the State Boxing Commission lias announced that if Siki is brought to America he must first fight Kid Norfolk before he can be matched with Dempsey, Wills, or any other American heavy-weights. It is considered that this means that the commission is not eager to have Siki fight in the United States on account of his training habits, which have a bad influence on the coloured fighters in this country, who are only just re-establishing themselves. I\ itlr Siki demanding a big purse it is ujjlikely that any promoter would take tho risk of staging a bout with Norfolk, who is but a second-rater. —A. and N.Z. Cable. WILLS v. JOHNSON. NEW YORK, September 29. The booming of Harry Wills as Dempsey’s next opponent received a severe setback by the former's failure to knock-out Clem Johnson, a second-rate negro boxer. The referee slopped the fight in the twelfth ro-uncl to save Johnson further punishment, but Wills, while he was able to batter his opponent all round tho ring, wa,s utterly unable to hit him hard enough to knock him out, although he was continuously offered the opportunity.—A. and N.Z. Cable. AUSTRALIAN CONTESTS. SYDNEY, October 1. Harry Collins defeated Jack Josephs' (England). Tho latter was out of condition, and tho towel was skied at. the end of the 14th round, MELBOURNE, October 1. Godfrey defeated Stone on points for tlie light-weight championship, soundly out-box-ing tho American. —A. and N.Z. Cable. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS. After a lapse of many years a series W boxing contests was held at the Otago Boys’ High School on Thursday and Friday afternoons of last week. The members of the staff acted as officials, and the arrangements ns well as tho interest shown, added greatly to the success of the proceedings. A commendable feature was the sporting spirit displayed by the competitors, the rules as laid down being strictly complied with. Following aro tho results:— 10st 9lb and Under.—A. E. Bird (lOst 3lb) beat J. W. Logan (9st 9lb). Tho only contestants. Logan, Taking advantage of a long reach and a very vigorous right, scored in the first round, the second being equal, with the third an advantage to Bird. An extra round was ordered, the verdict being in favour of Bird, who gained points by leading. 10st and Under. —R. R. Bennell (9st 3lb) heat J. S. Spence (9st 3lb). This was a vigorous contest. Bennell, taking no chances, forced tho pace, doing most of the leading. In the second round Spence retired towards the close, leaving Bennell tho winner. L. IV. Stevens (Bst 12lh) beat N. Dawo (9at 3lb). Tho bout went the full three rounds, Stevens gaining ihe verdict on points. Dawes failed to take advantage of openings left by his opponent. Tho final draw left Stevens with a bye. Logan having a bye in the first round, his contest with Bird in the heavier contest was counted as the bye, having boon boxed. R. R. Bennell (9st Jib) boat J. W. Logan (9st 9lb). Logan, although (he heavier, was not up to the form he showed iu tho bout with Bird, while Bcnncll’s vigorous tactics gained him the verdict on points. R. R. Bennell (Oat 3lb) beat L. IV. Stevens (Bst 12lb). The bout was well contested, Bennell being handicapped through his encounter with Logan 20 minutes earlier. Stevens gained a. slight advantage in the first round, but Bennell scored in the succeeding two, leaving him the. winner. Bst 4lb and Under—lV. Sligo heat P. M. Kerr (Bsi 4lbi. This was somewhat less spirited than tho other contests, Sligo gaining the verdict by tho narrowest of margins. ROWING. The Otago Rowing Club celebrated, on Saturday afternoon, rather an eventful occasion in'its history, when the president (Mr F. IV. Mitchell) declared the club open for the .1922-23 season, which season celebrates th o club’s jubilee. Mr Mitchell congratulated tho club on entering its fiftieth anniversary. lie emphasised tho necessity of training consistentiy in order that the club might again occupy the important place it held in rowing iu pre-war days. Tho members were fortunate in having the advantage of an early start, which was due to tho foresight of the committee in getting tho plant" thoroughly overhauled during the winter months. A number of now members had joined up, and everything was in evidence for what should undoubtedly prove a. successful season, and consequently n fitting jubilee of tho club.—(Applause.) The weather, although bright and sunny, was not altogether favourable for rowing, with the, result that the rowing programme had to be abandoned.

SWIMMING. THREE RECORDS BROKEN. Pxeas Axsxooiatiou—Bv Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, October 1. (Received Oct. 2, at 0.20 a.m.) At Milwaukee Weismuller established three world records, swimming 500 metres in tjmin 24 l-ssec, 400 yards in 4min 50scc, and 440 yards in smin 7 2-ssec. —A. and N.Z. Cable. CRICKET, PORT CHALMERS CLUB. A further meeting of tho Port Chalmers Cricket Club was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, when a fair number of cricketing enthusiasts was present, Mr Booth presiding. The election of officers was postponed for a week. It was decided to enter the Otago CricketLeague with one team,, and, if sufficient members are forthcoming, to enter a second team. Sufficient gear being available, a provisional commit-tea was elected to arrange for an opening practice on Mussel Bay Recreation Ground on Saturday, October 7. HOCKEY. MANAWATU DEFEATS WELLINGTON. (Pub United Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., October 1. The Manawatu representatives, who wrested the hockey championship from Auckland four weeks ago, were not long left in undisputed possession. A challenge match with Wellington was played on Saturday, Manawatu retaining tho premiership by - goals to 1. Manawatu forced the pace in most of tho game, aud < at half-time tho score was 1-0, Fitt scoring. Wellington did more attacking in the second spell, but the banks’ defence was unpenetrable until Hcaphy shot from a scramble in tho circle and equalised the score. Then, mid great excitement, Fitt, with a splendid solo effort, from halfway, shot unerringly, and put tho defenders ahead, a position they contrived to maintain till the end. OTAGO AND ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS. Tho Otago High School girls' first hockey team met a visiting team of girls from the Ashburton High School at tho Caledonian Ground on Saturday morning. The match was played under almost ideal conditions before a crowd of keenly interested spectators, and the girls gave a bright and open display of the game. There was little to choose between the teams on the day’s play, but the visitors were somewhat handicapped by their having been accustomed to play under the rules of men’s hockey. Tho Ashburton wing forwards were inclined on occasions to keep tho ball too long, but their full backs played a very sound defensive game. Mias P. Campbell (centre forward) was always prominent among the Otago forward s, and scored the only goal recorded during tho first spell. Early in the second spell Miss P. Lawson received the ball well inside her own twenty-five, and made a brilliant solo run to tho other circle, from where she scored. Later in tho spell she shot another goal for Otago. A vigorous attack by the visitors ended in Miss H. Watts scoring for Ashburton. Tho game, which was controlled by Mr J Grey, ended in a win for Ctago by 3 goals to 1. BASKET BALL, The match between Otago and Ashburton Girls’ High Schools was played on Saturday afternoon. The game was a well-contested one from start to finish, the final score being no indication of tho closeness of the match. The strength of the Otago team lay in its goal-throwers, while the passing of tho Ashburton forwards was exceptionally good. Tho score at half-time was 8 points to 4, and the final score was 15 points to 4, For Otago, Misses A. Morrell, A. Corson, and E. Jeffreys did splendid work; while for the visiting team Misses L. Acton (who scored both goals), M. Humphrys and C. Bowden deserve special mention. Miss Aitken acted as referee.