SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18896, 23 June 1923, Page 11

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

DANNEVIRKE ACCEPTANES. (Pkb United Pbf.ss Association.) DANNEVIRKE, Juno 22. The following acceptances have been received for the Dannevirko races:

Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles—Rowan 10.13, Triboulet 10.13, Mountain Peer 10.10, Crowhnrst 10.9, Toa Taua 10.9, Whizz Bang 10.1, Admiration 9.0, Whariti 9.0, Peep o Day 9.0, Jellicoe Handicap.—El Cullus 10.9, Atapo 10.8, Happy Days 9.13, Ma Boughal 9.11, Stream 9.4, Ihapatoa 9.3, Oarnbrae 9.2, Sonny Boy 9.2, Arizona 9.2. Mangatoro Handicap.-— Passionless 10.5, Amber Tips 10.3 t Mountain March 9.2, Vitella 9.0, Jackaroo 9.0. Dannevirko Steeplechase.—Whipcord 11.8, Otaura Kid 11.12, Bill Blue 9.2, Hall 9.2, Master Oriflamm© 9.0, Sailor King 9.0. Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase.—Oak Rose 11.11, Whizz Bang 10.9, Master Onflamme 9.9, Form 9.7, Malinhoad 9.6, Maliuru 9.5. Otanga Handicap.—Tenterfield 9.12, Askari 9.10, Detroit 9.5, Red Bob 9.5, Patuki 9.5, Bonibrook 9.4, Suspicion 9.0. Oringi Hack Welter.—Pera 10.6, Slav© Mart 9.13, Hallowvonia 9.10, Stream-9.3, Merry Queen 9.2, Big Chief 9.2, Elvaette 9.0, Merry Bells 9.0, Apo 9.0, Eolethenes 9.0, Miss Garance 9.0, Miss Gazeley 9.0. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB. (PE3 United Press Association.) DANNEVIRKE, June 23. Tho following acceptances have been received for tho Dannevirke Hunt Club meeting: Hunt Club Hurdles.—Oak Rose 11.3, Diamond Nap 10.13, Whariti 9.12, Gaze 9.7, Sailor King 9.7. Ashcott Hack Handicap.—El Cullus 10 10, Atapo 10.9. Happy Days 10.0, Ma Boughal 9.12, Mountain Peer 9.11, Stream 9.5, Ihapatoa 9.4, Big Chief 9.3, Arizona 9.3, Carnbrae 9.3, Lady Passenger 9.1, Miss Gazeley 9.0. Dannevirko Hunt Cup Steeplechase.—Gale Bose 11.13, Master Oriflamm© 9.11, Ah iu 9.9, Bent Wade 9.7. Rakaitai Handicap.-Amber Tips 10.2, Askari 9.12, Detroit 9.7, Patuki 9.7, Pera, 9.3, Mountain March D.O, Vitella 9.0, Jackaroo 9.0, Suspicion 9.0, Admiration 9.0. To Matau Hunters’ Steeplechase.—Ah In 10 13, Form 10.13, Sailor King 10.9, Walkers Ridge 10.9, Bentwad© 10.9, Baroness 10.9. Alcitio Ladies’ Bracelet— Larkspur 11.3, Gaze X 0.7, Koamer 10.7, Uncle Bob 10.7, Baroness 10.7. , Kaitoke Hack Welter. —Slav© Mart 10.2, Hallowvonia 9.13, Str©am 9.6, Sunny Boy 9 4 Arizona 9.4, Elvaette 9.3, Merry Beils <P3, Apo 9.3, Elothenca 9.3, Miss Garanco 9.3. ASCOT GOLD CUP. Happy Man, ridden by Smyth, won the Ascot Gold Cup by a short head from Situnan (Weston), who was a length, ■ahead ot Flechois (Jennings). The King and Queen received a tremendous ovation irom ttw> crowd, which was a record. Tho weather was brilliant. Mr Hardy, the owner of Happy Man, states that the horse was twice vainly offered for sal© at £SO. HORSE OWNERS AND BREEDERS. Tho annual meeting of- the Hors© Owners and Breeders’ Association (of which we received no notification) was held on Thursday night, Hr R. Green presiding. The chairman quoted statistics in support of tho contention that racing is far too heavily laden with taxation, and he predicted that unless relief was immediately forthcoming many of the smaller clubs must go out of existence. Ho congratulated the owners of the Otago metropolitan area upon their success this racing season, and he expressed the hope that they would continue to be successful. Office-bearers were elected as follows; Patron, Mr A. B. Armour; president, Mr R. Green (re-elected); vice-presidents—Messrs R. Acton-Adams, B. S. Irwin, Jus. Todd, O. it. Wise, W. Crossan, R. Conn, M. H. Dawson, T. Fogg, A. D. Hudson, F. Conn, A. xi. Fisher, A. G. Hill, C. Gieseler, J. Richardson, W. Hargreaves, W. Quirk, R. Rutherford ; Galloping Committee—Messrs D, F. Wilson, jun., J. A. White, F. Shaw, J. Rutledge, J. Trengrove; Trotting Committee —Messrs N. Johnson, W. D. M’Kewen, Jas. .M’Kewen, J. D. M’Gurdy, C. Hadfield, A. Ferguson, G. Barton; treasurer, Mr G. S. Baker; auditor, Mr B. Conn. ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, Jun© 21. (Received June 22, at 9.10 p.m.) Lancashire (441 runs) defeated Glamorgan (154 and 67). Parkin took eight wickets for 41. Notts (302 for three wickets, declared) beat Northants (77 and 116). Matthews took eight wickets for 39 and nine for SO. Sussex (320 runs) beat Gloucester (103 and 105). Tate took seven wickets for 26 and three for 39.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GOLF IN ENGLAND. MATCH PLAY AT GLENEAGLEK Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 21. For the first round of match play at Gleneagles there was brilliant weather. Results:—Kirkwood beat Oke, 4 up and 3 to play; Havers (the open champion) beat Butchart (the Scottish champion), 1 up; Bamea beat Holland, 4 and 2; Braid beat W. Ball, 4 and 3. . The other winners were Williamson, beymour, Ockenden, F. Ball, Ritchie, Delatorre (who is a Spaniard), Twine, Johns, Gordon, Lockhart, Gray, and M‘Neill. Kirkwood played magnificently, going out in 38, and coming homo he did tho six holes necessary to play in 23. Havers was fortunate to win a ding-dong fight. He cut his drive at the 17th into the broom, but had a good lie where the ball might have been unplayable. —A. and N.Z. Cable. THE SECOND ROUND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 21. (Received Juno 22, at 8.30 p.m.) In the second round at Gleneaglos, Kirkwood heat Ockenden, four up and three to play; Ritchie beat Barpes, one up; Twin© boat Johns, two up; Lockhart beat Gray, one up; Braid beat M'Neill, two up and one to play; Seymour beat Williamson, two up and one to play; Ball beat Ray, three up and one to play; Havers beat Delatorre, three up and two to play.—A. and N.Z. Cable. BOXING. BECKETT-CARPENTIEB FIGHT OFF. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 22. (Received June 22, at 9.40 p.m.) Sporting Life announces that the BeckettCarpentier fight is off. Beckett decided that it was impossible- to enter into a new contract to fight Carpentier on any date until his hand is sound. Carpontier’s hands are also stated to be in bad condition.—A. and N.Z. Cable, THE DAVIS CUP. FRANCE v. IRELAND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, Juno 22. (Received Juno 22, at 9.40 p.m.) The Davis Cup matches played at Dublin between Franco and Ireland resulted as follows: —Singles; H. Cochct (France) boat E. D. M’Crae, 6—l, 6—3. 13—11; the Hon. Cecil Campbell beat J. Borotra (France), 6—1,; 7 —5 ( 6—o. Tho doubles are to bo played to-day and tho two remaining singles on Saturday.—A. and N.Z. Cable. NEW ZEALAND BOWLERS IN AUSTRALIA. Press Association—By 'Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, June 22. (Received June 22, at 11.40 p.m.) Grafton defeated New Zealand at Grafton by 133 to 125. FOOTBALL. All Slate primary schools’ matches arranged for to-day have been postponed. BILL ARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. The New Zealand billiards championship is being played in Dunedin this year for the first time. The fixture will be under the control of tile Returned Soldiers’ Association, and will bo played on the standard match table belonging to tho club. Play will commence on July 24 and should continue for approximately 10 days. Tho winner will take the title of New Zealand amateur champion and also a gold medal presented by the British Billiards' Association. Inquiries have already been received from Wellington, Cmiaichnrch, and Auckland, and several well-known local amateurs have signified their intention of competing. The points in the preliminary and semi-final games are 666, to be scored in one session, and the final is 2000 up, to be played in three sessions. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. All grade matches have been postponed for to-day, the various grourds being in a very had state. —An ordinary thimble will Fold 105,(X>0 of tho smallest screws us-«J i»i wi. tones.