SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18675, 3 October 1922, Page 7

SPORTING.

A.J.C. MEETING. SECOND DAY'S RACES. SPECIALTY WINS METROPOLITAN, Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 2. (Received Oct. 2, at 7.45 p.m.) Tim A.J.C. meeting was continued at Rnndwick to-day. The weather was fine and the going good. The attendanco numbered 75.000. The day’s racing created the keenest interest, though nnl the same enthusiasm as Derby Day. The Metropolitan winner was a surprise, notwithstanding Speciality's third to Beauford and Gloaming on Saturday at Randwick Enthusiasts previously knew the Doncaster winner as a sprinter only. Purser flattered a legion of supporters by a convincing run town, the straight, but quickly fell from grace by a disappointing finish. No Surrender always had the Steeple in hand, though Blue's barrackers were confident "’hen tlio j latter joined No Surrender at the six-furlongs poet. Tressayr shaped the best to date when challenging Cliffdale. but, was not brilliant enough against the Newcastle representative. Cupidon returns to New Zealand with fewer admirers than when he left the dbimnion first time. Results; SHORTS HANDICAP, Of 800SOVS. Six furlongs. 1 Mr T. Hannan’s b f Vodka, BuckwheatLager, 7.1 J Mr E. A. Connolly’s Rostrum, 10.0 .. j Mr V. E. H. Davies’s Alfort, 9.0 3 '■There- were 13 starters. Rostrum seemed the winner at half the distance, but Vodga dashed from the bunch and won by threequarters of a length in Imin Rl^sec. GRANTHAM STAKES, Of GoOsovs. For three-year-olds, special , w.f.a.. Nine furlongs. Mr J. Campbell-Wcod’s b c Cliffdale, Shepherd King—Rutine .. •• ■• •• 1 Mr G. D. Greenwood's b c Tresaayi, Iressady—Ayrshire Maid ~ Mr J. Barron's b c Prince Mimmbah .. 3 There were nine starters. Cliffdale wus in front at tho mile-post, and gradually increased his advantage. Ho_ led into the straight by two lengths. Trossayr challenged the leader at the half-distance without avail. 'Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 53Jsec. TUB METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, Of GOOOsovs. One mile and five furlongs. Mr J. J. Leahy’s hr h Speciality,’ Persian Knight—Arrogant, 9.0 (Wood) .. • ■ 1 Mr AV. Day's ch h Baaella, Bobadil—Maid of Malabar, 7.0 (Sullivan) ■ ■ 2 Mr M. Jones’s b g Purser, Sea Prince— Paper Money, 8.5 (Cairns) •• •• 3 Grey Abbey. Muguct, and Loyal Irish did rot start. Gurnee led tho field out of the straight, with Evensong Cupidon, and Greg in close attendance. Bassella went to tho front passing the six-furlong post, and maintained its position. Entering t 9 straight Purser out wide, made a run ana seemed a certain winner, but Liberty Loan and Bassella both made a dash for victory. Nearing the post Purser faded _ away, Speciality meanwhile coming up fast on the rails and winning by half a -length. - Tee same distance separated and third. Time, 2min 47ieec. Cupidon finished in the ncll - STEEPLECHASE, Of GOOsovs. Two miles and a-half. Mr H. Dingle’s ch g No Surrender, SaL vadon—Victorine, 10.0 •• ■■ •• 1 Mr H. P. Brennan’s g g B-uo, Cable Message—Cavare, 9.0 .. •• 2 Mr, J. D. Little’s b g Basil K, Pompous —Carlotta, ILO ' There were seven starters. No Surrender led all the way till the last six furlongs when joined by Blue. The former came away in tbe straight, and 1 won by three lengths. Time, 4min lojsec. BREEDERS’ PLATE, . Of 1750sova. For two-year-old colts and geldings. Special weights, live furlongs. King Carnival Linguist J Nortlicliffs There were 15 starters. Charade cashed to the front. Linguist was in front, at ha.f tho distance. King Carnival came on to win oh tbe post by a head. ■ Time, Imm ISRC ' KENSINGTON HANDICAP, Of 700sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr B. Allen’s ch ra Etive, The Welkin— Ethne. 10,9 .. •• •• v •••,•. Mr A. W. Barrie’s b m White Lily, Malt King—.Nintia. 8.2 .. •• “ Messrs Flemmich and Davey s ch 0 Master Cagou. Cagou-Tnie Love 3 There were 25 starters. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 26£sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

BRADFORD'S GREAT TRIUMPH. Press Aasocktion—By Toleexaph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 2. The weather is cloudy and cool after the brief hailstorm of Sunday. The Herald says: “There is no questioning the popularity of Beauford’s great triumph after a magnificent finish. Gloaming made a wonderful run in the straight, but Wood’s strategy in taking Beauford to the front took too much out of the New Zealander.” The Telegraph says: “At the distance Gloaming looked a likely winner, but Beauford had been nursed by bis experienced pilot, and stalled off Gloaming’s attack.” LEAGUE FOOTBALL. KANGAROOS v. NEW ZEALAND. A WIN FOR THE FORMER. (Pjje United Pbess Association.l NAPIER, October 2. The League match, Kangaroos v. Now Zealand, .played hero on Saturday, resulted in victory for "the former by 39 to H. Tbe attendance was about 1500. THE LEAGUE TOUR. DRAMATIC CURTAILMENT. SOUTHERN TOUR ABANDONED. NEW ZEALAND LEAGUE’S SUDDEN DECISION. WELLINGTON, October 2. Tiro New South Wales Rugby League team’s missionary tour of Now Zealand came to a sudden and dramatic end. The visiting Australian players arrive in Wellington tomorrow from Napier and sail direct for Sydney by the Moeraki on Thursday. Keen disappointment -prevails among ,the Nev< South Wales players and the managers at the sudden turn of events. The New Zealand League advised the managers at Napier on Saturday that the southern tour had been abandoned. The manager of the team immediately cabled the New South Wales League advising the position. He received a reply that if the New Zealand League was unable to carry out the original tour the League would advise a return by the first boat. Seen to-day in Wellington, where he had arrived by motor from Napier to arrange the team's return to Sydney, Mr Scholfield, joint manager, stated that the New South Wales team was agreeable to continue tho southern four, but was forced to return to Sjdney by Thursday’s boat owing to the New Zealand League failing to carry out the original tour. The ground at Dunedin was available for tho second test, and bo had depended on the New Zealand League rending down several Auckland players to reinfcrco the New Zealand team. A number of tho New South Wales men were not available owing to injuries. Ho declare:) that oevoral players were suffering from pus prisoning occasioned by injuries on certain grounds. New South Wales was willing to undertake tho southern tour, but would not return to play more matches at Auckland. With the object of cultivating an interest in the League game, a meeting will be held in. Mr H. Divers’s board room to-night. Tlw principal business will be the setting np of a. Board of Control and an opportunity will be given supporters to discuss business relating to tho League game, generally. GOLF. REMARKABLE STROKES. Preu Association—Sy Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 1. Captain Carter, the winner of the Welsh Amateur Golf Championship, was offered a bet by a lady golfer that he could not hit a ball into Harlech Castle from the Royal St, David's Course. Tho nearest point was 200 yards, and the battlements were 200 ft high, i Captain Carter failed in his first attempt, but succeeded in tho three following strokes.—A. and N.Z. Cable, SOUTHERN OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. NEW YORK, October 2. (Received October 2, at 9 p.m.) Mitchell won the Southern Open Golf Championship to-day. defeating Diegel. The match was scheduled to be of 36 holes, but it was prolonged to 39, when Diegel again made the score level on tie home green

with birdie four to Mitchell’s par five. The final score was: Mitchell 157, Diegel 160.—A. and N.Z. Cable. LADIES’ GOLF. This following is the draw for the Otago Ladies’ Club medal match to be played this afternoon: —Miss M'lntosh v. Miss V. Watson, Mrs Allan v. Mrs Rattray, Miss C. Williams y. Miss Black, Miss Sweeney v. Miss Theomin, Mias N. Glendining v. Miss Fynmore, Mrs Callender a bye. SCHOOLBOY SPRINTER. 100 YARDS IN 9 4-5 SECONDS. Proa* Association—Bv Telecraph—Copyright CAPETOWN, October 1. A schoolboy named Betts recently astounded the South African athletic world by sprinting 100 yards in 9 4-sscc. He covered the quarter-mile in 48 2-ssec at the interschool sports.—Reuter. RUGBY FOOTBALL. The Zingari-Richtnond Past v. Present match was played at Montecillo on Saturday in ideal weather. As a curtain-raiser the Fourth Grade A team played the Fourth Grade B team, the former winning by 18 points to 3. Tries were scored for the winners by Hughes (3) end Fraser, who also converted two tries. The Past v. Present match was also an interesting game. The Past team, which displayed good form, defeated the Present team by 27 points to 10. Tries were scored for the winners by J. Watt (4), .1. Davidson (3). W. Hobbs converted three tries from very difficult angles. For the Present team Spillane. scored a good try, and Echolf , landed a splendid goal from _ half-way. Pat- 1 terson also potted a goal from a very difficult angle. PIGEON FLYING. The Dunedin Homing Pigeon Club. flew its second Ashburton flock race on Saturday in fair weather. The birds had a good fly, the first fo()r landing within six seconds of one another. The winning bird-flew the distance in 3hr 28Jmin. Sir W. Greer, of Ashburton, liberated 108 birds, representing 14 lofts. Result:'—T. Teitch’s Rational, 123,9yds per minute, 1; S. Lynn’s Sungod, 1287yds per minute, 2; W. Hargreaves’ Royal Mac, 12S6vds per minute, 3; G. and D. Contts’s Elite, 1285yds per minute, 4: T. A. Brown’s Cottage Boy, 1277yds per minute, 5. Birds entered by Messrs F. Jones, A. Stevenson, A. Webb, J. W. Goodman, J. Still, H. Lambeth, A. Fraser, J. Baird, and W. Esquilant also flew.