SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18999, 23 October 1923, Page 10

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. Pub Unite.) Pbess Association.! HAMILTON, October 22. The Waikato Hunt races were held in fine weather before a record crowd. MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half.—Rafferty, 9.7, 1; Big Ben, 9.0, 2; Kopaka, 9.7 3. Ail started. Won by two lengths. Time, smm 19 3-ssec. Merry Dan cut its tendon and had to be destroyed. . . BARDOWIE HACK HANDICAP, of 2Gosovs. Six furlongs.—King Cheops, 1; Sana Gene, 8.2, 2; Penitentiary* 7.0, o. Also started :Marquil 7.13, Maitu 7.0. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 16 3-usec. HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Miss Rosa., 9.0, 1; Daddv s Girl, 10.8,2; Flying Nell, 9.0, 3. Scratched; Gay Boy, Panchito, Miss Heser. \Von by a length. Time, 2min Msec. . T —.. _ MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 4-OOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.— imohoro, 8.3, and Perfect Day, 7.9 (dead heat), i; Soulterina, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Te Kara, Tinokaha. Won by a length with two lengths between second and third, 2mm 11 l-ssec. „ , WAIKATO HUNT CUP, of 56050 y«. About three miles. —Rafferty; 9.0, I’, Glen Tui, 10. A, 2; Te Toa, 10.12. 3. Scratched: Paraoa and Long Rein. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, smin 24 l-ssec . FARMERS’ HACK HANDICAI, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Daylight, 7.10, 1, Penitentiary, 7.8, 2; Heisler, 8.10, 3. Scratched: Wainui, Last Watch,. Desert Glow. Fraiselte, Mui Aroha._ Multim. Won by a neck. Time Imin 15 3-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET, of 150-sovs One mile and a-quarter.—Royal Fame, H-W Freshman, 11.0. 2; Daddy s Girl 12.10, 3. Scratched: Arch Opal, Mahuru, Energetic. Wen by a neck. Time, 2mm 16 l-ssec. IN STOW 7 HANDICAP of MOsovs Six furlongs.—Finelli, 7.2, 1; King Quin,. 8.0, 2, Prince Abbey, 8.0, 3. Scratched ;■ Tmahoro and Regent. Won by a length and a halt. Time, Imin 16 l-Ssec. The totalisator handled £40,361 10b, an increase of £4293. . c m In the Ladies’ Bracelet Uncle Sam stumbled and broke a fetlock and had to be destroyed. „ , , Lark Hall fell in the Steeples, and the jockey (Warner) had his collar-bone broken. Rennie, the rider of Maikara, injured his shoulder.

LEVIN ACCEPTANCES, (Pkb United Pbess Association.) WELLINGTON, October 22. The following are the Levin acceptances: Manakau Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mi e and a-half. —Lockson 11.0, Nukumai 10.4. Comical 10.1, Otauru Kid 9.9 O B T'LaS 9.6, Gold Star 9.3, Bon Spec 9.0, Ecnmark. 9.0, Carawock 9.0, Sponte 9.0, Two-year-old Handicap, of 2Co*ovs- Five furlongs.—Ron ex 8.11 Lady L>nglassß 6 Paula 7.13, Slump (.11, Panart L^ e Uru 7.9, Kilbrennan 7.7, Miss Odille , Kilmar 7.5. Kilorum 7.5, La Re\e 7.5, Beaumont 7.0. e - f Hokoio Handicap, of 200sovs. Six fur longs—Refrigeration 9.1. lss Cushat 7.9, Tinohan 7.6, Bonocto 7.5, a Pam 7.2, Bayanna 7.0 Heathcote 612. Glaive 6.11, Hall Mark 6.9, Bright Eyes 6.7, Panim 6.7, Redspme 6.7. , Levin Cup, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Listowel 7.4, Rouen 9.0 Bonnetter 8.6, Kilbird 8.4, trespass 8.0, Admiral Ccdrington 7.13, Stork 7.6 Z ° 7.5, Arch Salute 7.3, Prmtemps 7.2, Helen Rufus 6.15, Lady Ben 6.9, Counter Attack 6.7 Bagdad 6.7, Auckland 6.7. M'Dnnald Memorial Welter Handicap, of 250sovs. Seven furlongs.—Alarm 9.10, Probate 8.5, Aeriform 8.5, Valley Rose 8.1. Ladv Kotiripo 8.0, Counter Attack 7.16. Diamond Ring 7.13, Pantler, Bodyguard 7.9. Last Crust 7.7. Flying Handicap, of 250sovs. Six iuilongs—Hipo 8.9, Still Sea 8.3, Gazeworthy 8.0 Backsheesh 7.10, Kilris 7.7. Happy Days 7.1, Valley Rose 7.0. Ares 6.10. Lake Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile.— Alabama 9.7, Elvaette 8.9, Merry Queen 7.8, Ebnmavk 7.8, Vindictive 7.5, Kalakaua 7.1, Elothenes 7.0, Blackhead 69. Mountain Crag 6.9. Submerge 6.9, Parearau 6.7, Sinuous 6.7. Horowhenua Handicap, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Refrigeration 9.2, Bugle Note R. 4. Ata.no 8.2, Cushat 7.11, Hvtinus 7.0, Strongholt 7.5. Bonnv Marion 7.3. Imperial Spark 7f2. Blonde 7.2. Treadwell 7.2. Merit 7.2, King Broney 7.2. Martinique 7.0, Elmorz 6.12, Axle 6.12. Sottano 6.10, Benmure 6.10, Entre Nous 6.10.

OLYMPIC GAMES. DOMINION QUEEN ELECTION At a meeting of the council of the New Zealand Olympic Gaines Association in Wellington it was decided to launch a dominion queen election for the purpose of raising funds to despatch a representative team to the next Olympic Games. The election will coyer the whole of the dominion. The winning candidate queen of the province securing the greatest aggregate votes will be rewarded with a, trip to the Empire Exhibition. WARREN BARDSLEY’S BROTHER. A COMING BATSMAN. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 22. Raymond Bardaley, a younger brother ot Warren, is making his mark as a batsman. Playing for Western Suburbs, he has scored three centuries in the last four matches.,

RIFLE SHOOTING. MATCH FOR KING’S PRIZE SUCCESS OF VICTORIANS. ?rea« Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 19. The shooting for the King’s Prize has concluded in unfavourable weather, which was showery, with a bad light and a breeze cf fishtail character. The King’s Prize resulted : Watson (Victoria), 373 1 M’Naughton (Victoria), 373 2 Pearce (Victoria), 372 3 Watson, the winner of the King's Prize, is 31 years of age. He cam© second in the Nursery Competition in Victoria in 1920 amongst over 600 competitors. His lowest score in the recent King’s shoot was 43. A. Neilson (Napier) was fifth in the King’s Match with a score of 370, and won £lO. He also won £3 in the Lemaitre Match with a score of 139. F. James (Napier) won £2 in the King's Match with 354, and £1 in the Lemaitre Match with 182. Harley Donald (Wairarapn), shooting consistently throughout, registered three bulls in succession at 500 yards, but missed the fourth ehot, putting him out of court, hia aggregate being 321. Nielson made the fine score of 49 at the 900 yards range. The New Zealanders spent an enjoyable week at Anzac Range, which is isolated in virgin country several miles outside Liverpool. The manager and men give glowing praise to the hospitality accorded them, remarking that they are unable to speak too highly of their treatment. A TRIANGULAR MATCH. Pres* Association —By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 21. A triangular rifle ’shooting match between New Zealand, Sydney, and Queensland resulted as follows: —Sydney 1, Queensland 2, New Zealand 3. LADIES’ GOLF. THE RANELAGH TOURNAMENT. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 21. At Ranelagh, in the semi-final of the ladies’ foursomes, Mrs Knight and Miss Page beat Misses Fowler and Rogers, 4 up and 3 to play. Miss Joyce Webhered and Mrs Hambro, after a very close fight, beat Mia M’Nair and Mrs Hotberington at the 20th hole. —A. and N.Z. Cable.

The following is the draw for the Otago Ladies’ Golf Club’s Medal Match to be played on the Balmacewen Links to-day: Miss D. Williams v. Mrs Gilray, Mrs Allan r. Mrs Callender, Mrs M'Carthy v. Mrs Birch-Johnston, Miss .N. Glendining v. Miss Turnbull, Miss MTntosh v. Miss M. Burt, Mrs Barron v. Mrs Eobt. Hudson, Mrs Milne v. Mrs Ramsay, Mrs Cook v. Miss Wylie, Miss Theomin v. Miss A. Grey, Mrs Sims v. Mrs Hudson, Miss B.' Glendining v. Miss Kyle, Mias K. Spence v. Mrs Lambert, Mrs Jacobs v. Mrs Lemon, Mrs Bell v. Mies Gallaway. Miss M. Law v. Miss Young, Miss I. Rattray v. Miss Bridgomaw , The following are the results of matches played in the ladder competition at St. Clair Links;

C. B. Wight beat D. M. Irvine, W. 6. Wight lest to W, Clayton, ID. 3D. M'Carthy beat F. Morton, C. Amtman lest by default to A. Laing, W. D. M'Carthy heat F. M. IDodds, G. Forbes lost to Dr Hunter, E. P. Bell lost to»W. H. Shepherd, B. C. Haggitt lost to A. C. Hanlon by default, L. H. Potaka won by default from P. W. Seelye, G. 3. Williams beat R. Bonnington. R. Q-. Fountain lost by default to H. Hooper, G. Lyttelton lost by default to J. E, Paterson, J. M. Reed heati'N. Smith, W. Wrather heat K, B. Jenkins, J. A. Patereon beat H. W. SVnrver, H. Carrington bsat T. Gillespie) if. tikium r won by default from L. Watson.

WAIPAWA MEETING. IPsb United Press Association.) NAPIER, October 22. Tile Waipawa County Racing Club’a annual meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather. The attendance was large, and the totalisator handled £9672 against £11,676 last 'year. Results;—

MAIDEN PLATE.—RoyaI Song (R. Berry) 1, Awagaawanga 2, Mountain Top 3. Also started: Crown Coin, Bezan, Logic, Purse Proud, Arbitration, Killian, Whareid, Puki Mohi, Merry Monk, La Crecy. Won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 4 l-sseo JUMPERS’ FLAT. One mile and aquarter.—Prince Rufus, 9.13 (A Tricklebank), 1; Palm Oil,-9.13, 2; Import, 9.2, 3. Also started: Toa Taua 10.9. W 7 on by four lengths each way. Time. 2min 18 4-ssec. W’AIPAW’A COUNTY HANDICAP. One mlie.—Megan, 7.9 (A. Griffiths), 1- Ilaurangi, 9.3, 2; Queen’s Ferry, 7.0. 3. Also started; Makere 8.2. Won by three-quar-ters of a length. Time, Imin 48 2-ssec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP Seven furlongs.—The Author. 8.4 (A. Griffiths). 1; Communicate. 8.12, 2; Velvet King, 8.2. 3. Also started: Antler 9.1, Larkspur 7.9. Won by a length. Time. Imin 36 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKES.—'Whariti (A. Griffiths) 1, Arbitration’2, Royal Song 3. Also started: Form, Logic. Bezan, Killian, Shake Hands. Puki Mohi, Mountain Top. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Time. Imin 21sec.

EPSOM HANDICAP. One mile and aquarter.—Merry Bells, 11.1 (W. MTherson), 1; Gay Bobbie. 10.12, 2; Zeus, 11.5, 3, Also started: Mountain Eagle 10.7. Won by five lengths. Time. 2min 24 l-ssec. RAILWAY-HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Haurangi, 9.8 (C. Frank), 1; Queen’s Ferry, 7.4. 2; Mosthenes, 7.5, 3. Also started: Simonette 8.1, Makere 8.9. Woa by three lengths each way. Time. Imin 20s 6C. HACK FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—lmport. 7.9 (L. Berry). 1; Velvp King, 8.0, 2: The Author, 8.2. 3. Als* Started: Merry Imp 9.0, Communicate 8.10, Grace 8.0. Merry Wanderer 7.5. Kenyon 7-4. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 20 4-sseo. BOXING. FAIRHALL DEFEATS VOL A IRE • (Per L'nited Press Association.) GREYMOUTH, October 22. The 15-rounds nrcfessional boxing contest on Saturday night in the Town Hall between Tommy Fairhall (Australia) 9.13 and Eugene Volaire (France) 10.2 went the full distance, Fairhall gaining Referee Page’s dec sion after an exhibition of all-round superiority throughout the contest. He sent v olaire to the canvas in the third round for the count of nine, and immediately floored him again when he rose, but the gong saved the Frenchman from further trouble. The pace was fast in the opening rounds, but slackened later. Volaire landed a heavy blow in the final round, damaging Fairhall’s iaw. The referee’s decision in Fairhall’s favour was popularly received. Two six-round amateur bouts were staged. Cotter (Runanga) outpointed Cleary (Taranaki), and Mettrick (Blackball) outpointed Russ (Camerons) after willing contests. PROFESSIONAL FEATHER-WEIGHT. iPfiR United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, October 22. Mike Flynn defeated Bert Facoory on points _ for the professional feather-weight championship of New Zealand and a purse of £IOO. The bout went the full 16 rounds, and was not a very good contest, Flynn being too good for his opponent.