SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18876, 31 May 1923, Page 8

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES. (Pan: United Phehh Association.) AUCKLAND, May 30. Most of the horses at Ellerslie this morning were restricted to steady pacing, but the special ,i'eo for the out-side of the course proper rras paid for the following: Queen’s Up and Kahikatea were sprinted for five furlongs, which they left behind- in Imiu 12 2-ssec, the former appearing to most advantage. Comical finished well alongside Doleful Ditty at the end of six furlongs, covered in Imin 23 l-ssec. Loyal Irish gave Strategy a start and a boating over six furlongs, which took Imin 24 3-ssec. Of the jumpers, Omahu covered a round of the brush hurdles, fencing well. Tempo did a similar task, giving a good display. Bunogue'and Savory were companions over four brush hurdles, the former finishing in front. ' Curragh jumped three brush hurdles, but his display was not impressive. THE ENGLISH TURF. HYPATIA FILLY DISQUALIFIED. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyrigh* LONDON, May 29. As a result of the stewards’ inquiry, the Hypatia filly was di S( l ua hfied in connection with the Gatwick win, and the race was awarded to a Muguette colt. —A. and Cable. RUGBY SELECTORS CHOSEN. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 30. The following Rugby selectors have been chosen: —Messrs T. Parata (Rotorua), Y. R. Meredith (Auckland), A. Griffiths (Wellington), M. A. M'Kenzie (Hawke’s Bay), Taranaki (nominee), W. A. Drake (Canterbury), W. J. Stead (Southland), L. W. Carmine (Duller), D. M. Stuart (Otago), Nelson (nominee). LAWN TENNIS. AUSTRALIAN DAVIS CTUP TEAM. EXHIBITION MATCHES. Press Association —By TnU<rmr.li—CopyrigW SYDNEY, May 30. ' (Received May 30, at 9.25 p.m.) Several thousand spectators attended the exhibition matches by tbs Davis Cup team. MTnnes defeated Schlesinger, 7—5, 6—2; Hawkes boat Anderson;' 7 —5, C—2. The scores in the Hawkes-M'lnnes versus AndersOn-Schlesinger match were 6—2, 9 —ll, 7—7, when bad light caused an abandonment of the game, M'lnnes, who is only 21 years of ago and distinctly boyish in his build and in his ways, greatly impressed the onlookers by his all-round brilliancy and his sparkling shots. Anderson, excepting in isolated occasions, could do nothing right, especially against the strong westerly wind that was blowing across the court. The doubles seemed a certain win for Hawlies and M'lnnes, but a temporary recovery by Anderson saved the second sot after 10 sterling games. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The first five-men inter-club championship match was held on the association range on Monday night.. The Roslyu Club team proved the winners with a fine average shoot. Results: Roslyu: Spence 48, Silvius, Crimp, and Cayzer 47, Callis 45; total, 234 points. North' End: Ogg 49. Bruce 48, Gillick 46, Ruddiman 45, Grant 42; total, 230 points. Speight's: Pettet and Dippie 48, D. Smith 46, Davis 44, Weatherston 41; total, 227 points. City: Sligo 47, Pinder and P. Anderson 43, Burton and T. Parker 42; total, 217 points. ,• Railway: R. M’Dougall 47, Gillespie 45, Parsons 41, Ferguson 37, Wellington 35; total, 205 points. Mornington: Wilson 46, Murray , 45, Berry--44, W. Sainsbury 38, Neill 31; total, 304 points. '

CRICKET. SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCHES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, May 30. The Cricket Association has resolved in favour of a conference between the present competing' States to decide whether Queensland shall be admitted to the Sheffield Shield competition. INVITATION TO SOUTH AFRICA. SYDNEY, March 30. (Received May 30, at 7.20 p.m.) The secretary of the Cricket Association has received official confirmation that a South African team will be unable to accept an invitation to visit Australia in 1923-24.