SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18803, 5 March 1923, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. SUNBURST WINS NEWMARKET HAND ICAR. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyri MELBOURNE, March 1 (Received Alar. 4, at 5.5 p.m.) For the- opening day ot Iho V.R.C. autumn meeting there was dull and muggy weattier, with a. north-east wind blowing early in the day. There was a big attendance. The cx-Ncvv Zealander British Arch led from the last jump m the hurdle race, and ran wed. E. J. Mooney rode the winner. Ncorilim lost lus rider at the lust jump. In Urn bt. Leger, the favourite, Caserta, was last early in the race, but won easily by three lengths. Caserta was bought iu December by Mr B. Chaffey for about i'Tlaa. Great interest was evinced in the Essen don Stakes. Harvest King was lust early in the race, but was fifth at the half-mile post and led from the distance, winning comfortably raid beating the fast-finishing Eunthmic, who was last at the home turn. Sister Olive, who was a good third, is engaged in the Australian Cup'with a weight of 3.9. Harvest King received a good reception on returning to scale. W. Duncan rode Tangalcoma, who was fourth. In the Newmarket Handicap the .favourite, Sunburst, who was always prominent on the outer rails, won smartly fiom Easingwoid, who finished with great dash. The victory was popular. Sunburst is owned by Mr Eric Conolly, who won last year witn Rostrum. Sunburst has had four wins and one second in the last fivo starts. King’s Carnival, who is own£d by the chairman of the club, led all the way in tho Sires’ Produce Stakes, and scored easily. King’s Carnival cost £675 as a yearling, and. is a Derby colt. The folio wing are the results: PINES HURDLES, of SOOsovs. Two miles. —British Arch, 10.6, 1; Gulgo, 10.9, 2; Subtendo, 9.0, 3. Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 3min 461 sec. ST. LEiGER STAKES. One mile and th vec-quarters.—Caserta (P. Brown) 1, Kingsfield (Duncan) 2, Scarlet (A. Wood) 3. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3man 52sec. i ESSENDON STAKES, Of ISOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Harvest King, 9.0 I Eurythmic, 9.2 2 Sister Olive, 8.11 3 Won by a length, with the third’ horse two lengths and a-half further back. Time, 2min e.fseo, NEWMARKET HANDICAP, A sweepstake of 25sovs each, with 2500sovs added; second SOOsovs and third 2Sosovs. Six furlongs. Sunburst, 9.9 (G. Harrison) .. 1 Easingwoid, 8.5 (F. Dempsey) ..2 All Serene, 6.7 (E. Simons) .. .. 3 Thirty" horses started. The early leaders wore Sunburst, Lisnavane, llosina, and Blue Cross. On the course proper the order was Sunburst, Weedah, St. Speed, Lisnavane, Bosina, and All Gold. At the distance Sunburst was leading by half a length from All Serene, All Gold, Hoppicker, and Eosina, and maintaining tho lead, won by half a length. Easingwoid beat All Serene by a head. All Gold, Imputation, Hoppicker, Battle Plane, St. Speed, Demetrius, Sonora, Waranton, Polytheist, Maid of the Mist, and Prince Tressady were tire next to finish, and Quickshot was last. Time, Imin 12sec—a race record. '■ SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES. Seven furlongs.—King Carnival, 8.10, 1; Frances Tressady, 8.7, 2; Cooiah, 8.10, 3. Won by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin l&iscc. BRUNSWICK STAKES, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-qnarter.—Nautical, 8.6, 1; Liberty Loan, 6.13, 2; Soverre, 7.6, 3. There were 16 starters. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 6Jsec. Liberty Loan ran unplaced in the Newmarket Handicap. MELBOURNE, March 4. (Received March 5, at 0.40 a.m.) The 220 Yards Invitation Handicap at the Victorian Swimming Association’s carnival resulted as follows;—Harris 1, Beanrepaire 2, Kirkland 3. Time, Strain 26 2-ssec.—A. and N.Z| Cable. NELSON RACES. (Pee United Peers Association.) NELSON, March 3. The Nelson Jockey Club's meeting was concluded to-day, The weather was fine until the fifth race, but during the rest of the day it was showery. There was a large attendance, and tho totalisator registered £14,192. Riesnlts: TRIAL PLATE. Five furlongs.—Jonquil 1, Martiuque 2, The Bolter 3. Scratched: Jolly Bruce, Fritford. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. MAITAI TROT (Harness). Two miles.— Ho'ly ißoy, 12sec, 1; AJicele, 12soe, 2; Rovolia, 3sec, 3. Scratched: Plywood. Galinda Rose, Bonnie Thorpe, Proud Joyce, Great Thorpe. Won by half a length, with 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 54sec.

REDWOOD MEMORIAL., of 250sovs. One mil©.—Grim Joke, 7.8, 1; Pantler, 7.6, 2; Printcmps, 9.11, 3. Scratched: Patuki, ana Stream. Won by half a length, with one length between second and 1 third. Time, lmiin 41sec. TAHUNA HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Blue Sox, 8.11, 1; Blackhead, 9.0, 2; Bayana, 9.4, 3. Scratched: Eonmark. Won bv * a neck, with a length between second and 1 third. Time, lmin 27 3-Saec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs Barleycorn, 7.13, 1; Jackarco, 8.11, 2; Kikbi, 7.7, 3. Also started: Triboulct 9.0, Matareku 7.12. Won by four lengths, with ono length between second and third. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec. WAKATU TROT (Saddle). One mile and a-half.—Pearl CbTonado, ssec, 1; Leading Lady, 2sec, 2; Bonnie Thorpe, Bsec, 3. Scratched 1 : Mahene, Wild Pedro, Rothmond, Locanda Bell, Daphne Wildwod. Won by six lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3inin 36sec. STOKE HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Patuki, 8.4, 1; Bonnie Nurse, 7.1, 2; Pararongi, 8.5, 3. Also started: Idleness 7.2, Stream 7.0. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 30sec. WAIMEA WELTER, Seven furlongs.— Island, 9.8, 1; Counter Attack, 8.13, 2; Pink Rose, 7.10, 3. Also started: PTobdte 10.2, Daytime, 8.12, Bestir 8.4. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Time, lmiri 31sec. BANKS PENINSULA RACES. (Fjcu Usirm Pbess Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 3. The Banks Peninsula meeting was held in showery weather. The attendance was good, and the course was in splendid order. The. totalisator handled £17,059, against £16,062 last year. Results: TRIAL PLATE, Weight for age. Six furlongs.— Parody, 6.13, 1; Bedford —, 2; Royal Despatch, 8.8, 3. Scratched: Killofi, Cup Day, Trevella, Distant Shot, Clareina. Won by two lengths; six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT (in harness). 3.39 class. One mile and a-half. — Dusky Locanda, 12yds (W. Warren), 1; Two Bells, 24yds, 2; Ma Cushla, 24yds, 3. Scatc'hed: Riot, Meliande Bingen Wilkes. Won by three lengths, with one length and a-half between second and third. Time, 3min tTRAWERA JUMPERS' HANDICAP. Ono mile.—Votist, 9.4 (T. Humphries), 1; Liqueur 10.11 and Balofiro 10.6, a dead heat for second place. All started. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. PENINSULA CUP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Boadicea. 7.9 (Emerson) 1 Pilliewinkie, 7.7 2 Castellan, 7.9 3 All started. Won by a length and a-half; the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min lOsec. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Kilfarie, 8.5 (E. Shaw), 1; The Reaver, 8.10, 2; Go33ard, 8.5, 3. Scratched: Timepiece, Swallowflight, Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. KINLOCK WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Lcvcsign, 9.9, (E. Lowe), 1; Brown Willie, 7.10, 2; Samum, 9.2, 3. Scratched: Ardour, Bonny Mac, Kilbrin. Won by a length and a-half, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP TROT (harness). 4.5 class. Two miles.—Calmness, 48yds (E. M'Dcrmott). 1; Eric Rothschild, 21yds, 2; Prince Burlington, 60yds, 3. Scratched: Huia Bird, Edith Chimes, Pegasus. Won by a length; five lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 47 FORSYTH FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs,—Will Oakland, 9.1 (G. Young) 1; The Reaver, 6.11, 2: Bon Spec, 9.13, 3. All started. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. BOXING IN AUSTRALIA. Pros* Association—H? Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, March 4. (Received March 4, at 5.5 p.m..) In a boxing contest Gray defeated Mendies in 10 rounds, the referee stopping the fight after Mendies had been floored seven times. MELBOURNE, March 4. (Received March 4, at 5.5 p.m.) Stewart defeated Williams on points in a contest which lasted 20 rouadfi.

TE AROHA RACES. (Peb United I’ki> • Association.) AUCKLAND, March 4. The Te Aroha Jockey Club's annual races wero commenced at To Aroha yesterday in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. and the totalisator handled £33,058, compared with £29,213 last year. T. Chaplin broke his collarbone through War Guard falling in the Ruabaka Hurdles. Results; KUAKAKA HURDLES. One mile and ahalt.—Keystone, 10.6, 1; Coroglen, 11.3, 2; Shellshock, 11.7, 3. Also started: Sea De'ii 11.9, Penniless 10.13, Wharepoa 9.12, Regardless 9.7, Sylvia 9.0, Scarlet 9.0, War Guard 9.0, Proxyform 9.0, Boko 9.0, and Pauliciun 9.0, Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2mm 50aec. " WAITOA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs Butesound, 7.7, 1; Queen Abbey, 7.5, 2; Master O'Horke, 7.8, 3. Also started. Kublai Khan 8.1, Stammer 7.8, Mumble 7.7, Ohinewairoa 7.7, Brodrick 6.12. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time, Imiu 29 l-ssec. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—King Quin 8.9 and Flying Abbey 8.2, dead heat Jot first place; Young Thurnliam, 8.3, 3. Also started; Awareka 8.13, Preltyman 8.6, Master Rohan 8.5, Lark Hall 8.4, Elsie Aroha 8.4, General Rose 8.2. Tinoporo 7.12, Kiarito 8.11, Kapaka 7.12, Valley Queen 7.12, Miss Alicia 7.8, Waipolo 7.10, King Polo 7.10, Hungahunga 7.10, Waiwhakata 7.8, Birelabd. Young Thumham was half a length away. PIAKO HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Shortland 8.0, 1; Smoke, 7.9, 2; Narrow, 8.9, 3. Also started: Whitianga 8.9, Lady Kermin 8.4, Marquil 7.13, Tuipa 7.10, Potonanui 7.0, Betty Bruce 7.0, Viene Bruce 7.0, Kichon 7.0. Won by a head; half a length between second and third. Time. Imia 25 l-ssec. TE AROHA CUP. One mile and a-quarter. Euapapo, 7.13 1 Gold Bud, 7.7 2 Sycorax, 7.8 3 Also started: Forest Gold 9.3, Arch Salute 8.1, Glencairn 7.8, Lordstar 7.5, Geoffrey 7.0. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 9sec. WAIHOU ■ HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Gclden Bubble, 8.5, 1; Namutere, 7.3, 2; Sir Burnett, 7.2, 3. Also started: Alfort 9.4, Cool Stimulants 8.4, Some Fashion 7.5, Prince Abbey 7.5, Regent 7.3, Loch Abbey 6.9, Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. MANGAITI HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Flowing Bowl, 7.8, 1; Sans Gene, 7.5, 2; Peter Eoaa. 7.9, 3. Also started: Snake 9.0, Tireless 8.10, Marble Glass 8.3, Glenidlo 7.11, Marble Crag 7.8, Clockwork 7.0. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP. One mile Bedford, 7.6, 1; Infante, 7.1, 2; Pine Arch, 7.9, 3. Also started: Bacefal 9.4, Gold Kip 8.7, Gold Plane 7.5, Bright Day 6.9, filnoke Concert 6.9. Won by two lengths; a head between second and third. Time, Imin 41 2 osec. MASTERTON HANDICAPS. (Pna United Pdf.as Association.) WELLINGTON, March 4. • The following handicaps for the Masterton races have been declared by Mr J. Hcnrya: Telephone Hack Six furlongs.—Karutahi 9.0, Merrimas 8.6, Debate 8.5, Ma Boughal 8.5, Princess Frau 7.9, Colrino 7.9, Comic 7.9, Arizona 7.5, Bonnie Nurse 7.3, Mentbe 7.2, Redsome 7.0, Dominant 7.0, Lady W'aimnngu 7.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Chimera 10.3, Pineus 8.13, Martian Miss 8.3, Ambitious 7.11, Vitella 7.3, Dereloude 7.3, Mountain March 7.2, Astinome 7.1, Cheer Up 6,9. Jackaroo 6.8, Daytime 6.7. Stewards' Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Peneus 9.0, Vagabond 8.6, Bumptious 8.3, Halifax 8.3, Vasilkov 7.7, Vitella 7.5, Dereloude 7.3, Astinome 7.2, Cheer Up 6.11, Hepta 6.11, Daytime 6.7. Dash Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Lady Fingers 9.0, Karutahi 8.9, Maunu 8.3, Debate 8.0, Bonrina 7.13, Princess Frau 7.4, Solrino 7.4, Comic 7.4, Bonnie Nurse 6.12, Eedsome G. 9, Puketoi 6.9, Red Courier 6.9, Gold Pan 6.7. Autumn Handicap, One mile and a-quar-tor.—Merry Day 9.3, Bonnette 8.11, Butters 8.9, Vagabond 8.5, Little River 8.5, Dainty Step 8.2, Conflict 7.2, Cheer Up 6.9, Patuki 6.7, Royal Gift 6.7, Merrimas 6.7. Juvenile Ha.ndicap. Five furlongs.—Suggestion 9.3, Kilns 7.1, Kulrio 7.9, Kamehaeha 7.9, Rose Martian 7.6, Kilciet 7.6, Panorama 7.1, Fairy Ring 7.1, All Gold 7.0. Masterton Handicap Welter. Seven furlongs.—Rebuff 10.9, Birkenella 10.8, Lady Ben 10.2, Red Cherry 9.9, Eedsome Rose 9.0, Ed Val 9.0, Ready 9.0, Waimongu, 9.0, Strathpan. 9.0, Kitanea 9.0, TIMARU TROTTING CLUB’S NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the Timaru Trotting Club’s autumn meeting: Amateur Handicap (in saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Child Peter, Milethorn, Grand Dillon, Arcadian, Toddy Wilkes, Jessie’s Dream, Bon Lou, Home Girl, Cherry Blossom, Wco Patch, Bon Lin, Fancy Maid, Peter the First, Bay Boy, Bon Sonty, Snider, Kavensworth, Edith Wilkes. Trial Handicap (in harness), of 150sova. One mile and a-half.—De Ora Maid, Logan Lou, Morven Lass, In Haste, Dan Huon, Luvia De Oxo, Fireman, Kossolian, Junior Girl, Waitaki Girl, Dome, Loan Lad, Pakoti, Medallion Boy, The Freak, Young Medallion, Kairite, Tarzan, Ella Locanda, Ventura, Royal Hope, Lady Minto, Jim Lyon, Imshi, Orari, Loan Free, King Sandy, Royal Locanda, Coleno Pointer, Bill Rich, Rebel, Havrincourt Wood, Engagement, Aiton Water, Logic, Key de Ora, Wild Pointer, Lady Embrace, Margo, Don Locanda, Mindful, Lone Star.

Timaru Handicap (in harness), of SOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Peter Kin, Lady Joan, Countryman, Acron, Biemurate, Pinevalo, Loan Chief, Adair, Ben Mac, Taraire, Oratorio, Colenut, Rorke’s Drift, Lord Lytton, Emperor, Fashion Queen, Royal Step, Auslurio, Latona, Prince Lyons, Nancy Stair, Event, Nellie Scott. Seadown Handicap (in saddle), of 175sovs. One mile and a-half.—Mtorvcn Lass, In Haste, Fireman, Royal Oak, Indian Child, Koniniwood, Choubra, Dilemma, Olwyn, Cardinal and Blue, Final Leave, Trenand, Ella Locanda, Vera’s Doll, Lucky Dillon, WalJroon, Imahi, Orari, Ken Traoey, Kaloon, Rex Coronado, Dusky Locand.a, Ma Cushln, Awamoa, Look Out, Bushranger, Wild Pointer, Huia Bird,' Mary Galindo, Pessimist, War Bond, Irish Whispers, Mindful, Oeo, Harewood.

Temuka Handicap (harness), of 250sova. Two miles.—Lee Norris, Ballin, Admiral Derby, Wonder Why, Convar, Darkest, Patare, Burnie, Tradesman, Dillon S., Marvolo, Lottie Direct, Joyful, Merry Bingen, The Squire, Fairton, Clonmel, Kola Bell, Bushranger, Mangoutu, Paul Huon, Lady Patricia, Beeswing. Washdyke Handicap (harness), of 250aovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Donside, Pedro Pronto, Bing Boy, Wild Madam, Ben Mac, Taraire, Oratorio, Fashion Queen, Bonny Logan, Royal Step, Final Leave, Calmness, Fancy Boy, Linden, Handsome Lad, Asturio, Olive Huon, Latona, Prince Lyons, Nancy Stair, Event. Fairlie Handicap (harness), of 200sovs. Two miles. —Donside, Tobermory, Sir Henry, Bing Boy, Brown Chequer, Dixie Mac, Royal Oak, Indian Child, Two Bells, Becky Logan, Medallions, Tradesman, Final Leave, Wallroon, Calmness, Dandy Rose, Linden, Prospect, Lucy Dillon, Peter Dillon, Harold Burwood, Plywood. Farewell Handicap (saddle), of 225sovs. One mile. —Makomako, Donside, Brown Chequer, Adair, Dandy Chimes, Doraldina, Landlord, Idris, Lackiewood, Edith Chimes, Final Leave, Fancy Boy, Linden, Handsome Lad, Olivo Huon, Tui Bussell, Glonaray, Localism.

OPUNAKB HANDICAPS. (Pkb United Pbkss Association.) WELLINGTON, March 4. Tho following handicaps have been declared for the Opunako races; Handicap Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —White Ranger 10.10, Trombone 10.5, Paul Moore 10.5, Banogue 10.1, Dingle 10.1, Polthoguo 9.12, Huskcr 9d, Price 9.4, San Forte 9.4, Galicia 9.3, Lord Formby 9.0, Watercall 9.0, Big Gun 9.0, Alice Montrose 9.0, Minor Pattern 9.0. President’s Hack Handicap. Six furlongs and a-half.—Active 9.0, Sunny Vale 8.8, Miss Beaufort 8.7. Master Curran 7.12, Country Life 7.8, Pipi 7.5, Interest 712, Gold Pah\7.o, Camp Bird 7.0. Opunako Cup. One mile and anjuarter.— Kareao 9.2, Passin’ Through 8.8, Explorer 8.2, Paddington Green 7.12, Skylight 7.11, Battle Song 7.9, Complex 7.9, Active 7.5, Eerie 7.4, Oamoy 6.12, Frizzier 6.10, Ohapawa 6.7. Electric Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Halgine 10.2, Loved One 8.6, Kileoo 8.5, Mountain Ore 8.5, Hori 8.4, Ribbonwork 8.0, Nemaline 7.13, Tupaia 7.10, Valdina, Dignity 7.9, Recherche 7.7, Camp Gun 7.5, Camp Bird 7.5, Ganui 7.5, St. Myrth 7.5, Barkman 7.5, Second Choice 7.5, Alice Montrose 7.5, Dainty Pearl 7.5. St. Patrick's Day Handicap. Six furlongs. —lrapuka 9.6, Inah 8.10, Halgina 7.12/ Snatcher 7.12, Amber Tips 7JI, Sautorina 7.8, Big Push 7.4, Mixture 7.2, Eerie 7.2, Sunny Vale 6.10, Loved One 6.7. Welter Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Exjjlorer 9.12, Skylight 9.9, Complex 9.6, Master Curran 8.11, Frizzier .8.11, Clavis 8.10, Country Life 8.6, While Ranger 8.5, Hueker 8.3, Prince Paul 8.3, Dignity 8.3, Price 8.2, Banogue 8.0, Lord Formby 8.0, Gold Pah 8.0, Camp Bird 8.0, Galicia 8.0, Cymro 8.0, Parkman 8.0, Interest 8.0, Otapawa 8.0, Ecuador 8.0. Farewell Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Miss Beaufort 9.0, Comley 8.8, Kileoo 8.5, Mountain Ore 8.5, Hori 8.2, Ribbonwork 8.0, Nemaline 7.12, Valdina 7.9, Dignity 7.9, Take Take 7.8, Miss Mickey 7.8, Camp Gun 7.5, Ganui 7.5, St. Myrth 7A.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. The following nominations have been r» ceived for the two following events in connection with the C.J.C. Autumn meeting: Great Eaeter Handicap, of 1250aova. Seven furlongs.—Gold Light, Bon Spec, Lovesign, Kick Off, Sunny Loch, Winning Hit, Scrimmage, Battle Scene, Chimera, Peneua, Martian Miss, Petunia, Limelight, Quest, Roseday, Boadicea, Kerb, Vespucci, Pluto, Treseayr, Songbird, Ardour, Listening Post, Jazz, Warhaven, Mantua, Will Oakland, Mustard Pot, Cleasanta, Askari, Mireusonta, Pilliewinkie, Deucalion, Many Kittle, Valerie, Grotesque, King’s Trumpeter, Gasbag, Castellan, Brackenfield. Great Autumn Handicap, of ItOOsova. One mile and a-half.—Gold Light, Kick Off, Palestrina, Winning Hit, Scrimmage, Little River, Bonetter, Royal Mac, Scion, Boadicea, Bonnie Winkie, Koseday, Vespucci, Tressayr, Silver Peak, Warhaven, Sunart, Askari, Pilliewinkie, Deucalion, Many Kittle, Marqueteur, Grotesque, King’s Trumpeter, Gasbag, Castellan, Quest. CANTERBURY COMMITTEES. (Peb United Puess Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 3. Only the required number of candidates being nominated for the Christchurch, Avon, and Eiccarton Licensing Committees, elections are unnecessary. BILLIARDS. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, March 3. There was a crowded audience at the third session of the final of the amateur billiard championship. Graham Symes (the holder) and M’Lcod had a ding-dong fight, with the lead constantly changing. At the close of the session M'Leod’s score was 2000, including a break of 141 (76 off the red). Symea had scored 1841, including breaks of 93, 88, 43, and 40—A, and N.Z. Cable. MONTE CARLO TOURNAMENT. MRS MALLORY BELOW FORM. Press Association—By TcWraph—Copyright PARIS, March 2. Although Mile. Lenglen's decision not to play in the Singles at Monte Carlo tenuis tournament, owing to illness, has robbed the tournament of much of its interest. Mrs Mallory (U.S.A.) is shewing such indifferent form that she is not expected to reach the final of the Ladies' Singles.—A. and N.Z. Cable. MRS MALLORY DEFEATED. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright, PARIS, March 4. (Received Mar. 5, at 0.40 a.m.) Mrs SlattertiXiite beat Mrs Mallory at Monte Carlo, 6 —2, 6—l.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE DAVIS CUP. CHALLENGE BY JAPAN. NEW YORK, March 8. (Received March 4, at 5.5 p.m.) Japan’s challenge for the Davis Cup ha* been received.—A. and N.Z. Cable. TILDBN STILL IN FORM. NEW YORK, March 4. (Received March 5, at 0.5 a.m.) Tilden won the Middle Slates indoor tennis singles title, defeating Lindley Murray, 6-1, 6—4, I—6, 6 —2.—A. -and N.Z. Cable. VICTORIAN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, March 4. (Received March 4, at 5.5 p.m.) In the State Singles Championship Patterson defeated Varley, 6—o, 6—o, 6—3. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. IRELAND BEATS .SCOTLAND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, March 3. (Received March 5, at 0.40 a.m.) The Association football match between Ireland and Scotland, played at Belfast, was won by the former by one goal to nil —A. and JN.Z. Cable. GOLF. The St. Andrew's cross competition was played on Balmacewen links on Saturday afternoon. The weather conditions were not good, a drizzle falling throughout the afternoon. R. B. Lambert and A. N. Haggitt tied with 3 up—a very creditable score, considering the conditions. The best scores were: —R. B. Lambert (handicap 5), 3 up; A. N. Haggitt (12), 3 up; J. R. Callender (4), 2 up; M. Foley (10), 2 up; E. A. Reed (5), 1 up. In the play-off of the tie in the December competition between M. Foley, H. Brasch, and G. Gallaway, the former won with a score of 2 up. ORIOKET AT PALMERSTON. (Feom Oue Own Cobbespondent.) In a cricket match between teams representing the Citizens and the Railway, at Palmerston, the latter won with a score of 108 against 100. For the winners A. Henderson 40 (retired) and W. Earley 40 were the chief scorers, while W. Mayer put on 38 for the Citizens. MOTOR-CAR RACES. iPm United Pbess association.) AUCKLAND, March 4. The Auckland Automobile Association's motor races were held yesterday at Muraiwai Beach in perfect weather. The New Zealand Motor Cup (50 miles) was Won by F. Sanderson (Vauxhall), A. Shorter (Cadillac) second and C. Johnstone (Hudson) third. A Ford car led most of the way, but met with mishap, the Vauxhall, an Australian competitor, winning by half a mile. Time, 39min 55 l-ssec. The Open Handicap (16 miles) resulted as follows: —H. A. Milldor (Swift), 1, L. S. Benford (Durant) 2, P. Seabrook (Jewett) 3. Won easily. NEW SPRINTING RECORD. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright NEW YORK, March 4. (Received March 5, at 0.5 a.m.)" Harold Lever broke the 70yds indoor record by 7-10 sec at the inter-collegiate games at Philadelphia.—A. and N.Z. Cable.