SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19041, 11 December 1923, Page 8

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

WAIPA ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) TE AWAMUTU, December 10. The following are the acceptances for the Wuipa Racing Club’s meeting: Waipa Maiden Plate. Five furlongs.—Arcana, Colonel Abbey, Uncle Jack, Orbit, Lord Loppy, Finlay, Quin Abbey', Muddle gelding. Royal Bonus 9.1, Waipioto, Mihaopo, Multini, Barangi, Lady Kiarua, Amana Queen, Miss Comet, Abeam, Lady Retain, Eanetta 8.10, Frontier Girl, Muri, Aroha, Dorinda, Vaccination 8.9, Red Comet, 'White, Orokawa, Gay Comet, Desert Glow, Pendavies, Tactician 8.4, Whelumii, Genetro, Lucella; Night Comet 7.13, Drawbridge, 7.11, Town Bank, Prince Lupin 6.9, Abbey Bell 6.4. Ohuupo Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Ngata 9.0, Taiieton 8.8, Sir Burnett 8.5, Gold Bnd 7.10, Bute Sound 7.6, Some Fashion, Smoke, Bitholia, Infante 7.5, Velociform 7.4, Arizona Maid, Abbeilield 6.7. Te Awamutu Cup ■ Handicap, of 25Qsovs. One mile and a-quarter. — Ngata 9.2, Royal Box 8.12, Muraahi 8.10, Te Kara 8.6, Stork, Boomerday 8.0, Marble Bell 7.10, Glen Canny 7.6, Glen Cairn 7.1, Mnsketoon 6.12, Gold Plane, Xinokaha, Master Rohan G. 7. Paterangi AVelter Handicap. One mile. — Woody Glen 10.5, Regent, Gold Bnd 9.9, Velociform, Bitholia 9.2, Starland 9.0, Black Cruiser 8.11, Gold Jacket 8.6, Sycorax, Mia Bella, Take Take, Tactician, Irene Bruce 8.0. Plying Handicap, of ISOaovs. Six furlongs. —Finelli 9.0, Golden Bubble 8.1, Regent 7,10, King Quinn, Hipo, Xama-a-roa 7.9, Arran 7.0, York Abbey 6.7. Kihikihi Handicap. Six furlongs.—Quin Quin 9.0, Smoke, Some Fashion, Infante 8.11, Arran 8.5, Black Cruiser 8.4, Loved One 7.2, York Abbey, Arizona Maid 7.0, Ahberfleld, Fiunote, Take Take, Winnie Abbey 6.7. Pirongia Handicap Hurdles. Onc-mUe and a-kalf.—Lady Hill, Capstar, Raymond 9.9, Gay Boy 9.8, Landbird 9.5, Panchito 9.6, Rippling, Indemnity, Ngchinepouri, Awareka, Mahg‘aloire, Bright Light, Gallilco, Glen Rose. Colonel Abbey, Mappiu, Prosyform, General Abbey, Gay Paris, Irish Errand, St. Waipu', Laddolution 9.0. Orakau Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Te Kuri 9.0, Irene Bruce 8.11, White Comet 8.10, Lady Biddy 8.8, Fbnnote 8.6, Brigadier Bill 8.3, Lapidary, Knighton, Kiarito 8.0, Miss June 7.13, Major Abbey 7.12, Whetunui 7.10, Peter Rosa. Dorinda, Desert Glow, Beread, Winsome Arch, Rarangi Sam, Red Cornet, Mahgoloire, Janetta, Waitu, Lady Kiarua 7.0, Marpiu, Lord Loppy, Uncle Jack, Orbit, Quin Abbey, Muddle gelding. King Amans 7.7.

AUCKLAND TROTTING RE-HANDICAPS. IPbb United Press Association.! AUCKLAND, December 10. The following are the re-handicaps for the Auckland Trotting Club’s mooting: Introductory Handicap. Battery Belie 36yds. December Handicap.—Lord Nepean 24yds WESTPORT TROTS HANDICAPS. (Pee United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, December 10. Scddonville Handica- (saddle). One mile. —Roy M’Kiimey, Jingle Belle,, Wine Berry, Red Comet, Proceed, Westleigh scr, Logie’s Coronado, Mercandante 34 yards, Rederetta 48, Charlie Lincoln 84, Enniswood 108, S-ud-dit© 144. Te Kulia Handicap (saddle). One mile and a-half.—Forest Ranger, Brooklyn Hall, Hassen, Te Repa, Lady M’Kinney, Timwood, Corrie Dale, Peter Boaz, Wild Heather. Molly Audubon, Jack Audubon sor, Billy Ashley, Red Peter, Queen Wilkee 72 yards, Stella Ashley 180. Bulier Handicap (harness). Two miles.— Trixie Adair, Bonnie’ Thorpe, Golden Locanda, Galindo Rose, Bright Bell sor, Lottie Advance 24 yards, Ruth Bell, Rita Kye. Rothbell, Norwood, Oco 48, Harbour Light 72. Addison Handicap (harness). One mile and a-half.—Alpha Plus, Kiarite, In Haste. Harina, Queen Ferry, Locanda Maid, Totrcta, Pippin, Lady Audubon, King Abdallah, Macanda scr, Enniswood 48yde. President’s Handicap (harness). Two miles. —Brooklyn Hall, Billy Ashley, Forest Ranger, Zelica, Esmeralda, Te Repa, Wild Peter. Timwod, Jacko Audubon, Molly Audubon. Taipoiti, Norman Havock, Peter Boaz, Wild Heather scr, Laurier 24 yards, Queen Wilkes, Red Peter 36. Dennistou Handicap (saddle). One,mile, — Harold Hue, Golden Locanda, RiwaJia Bell scr, Aztel, Bonnie Thorpe, Carry On 12 yards, Ruth Hall, Bennie Dillon 36, Rothbell 48, Young Ivy 60, M’Kinney Agdin 84. Progress Handicap (ha.rncss). One mil© and a-hali. —Bonny Audubon, Lincoln Drift. Eov M’Kinney, Pippin, Jingle Bells, Lady Audubon, Red Comet, Trezza, To Karere scr. Some Wilkes, Logie’s Coronado, Mercandante 30 yards, Linda Dillon 60, Rederetta 72. Charlie Lincoln 132. Stockton Handicap (harness). On© mile.— Kiarite. Queen Ferry, Locanda Maid, In Haste, Macanda, King Abdullah rcr, Dillon Way, Golden Locanda, Future 12 yards, Prince Cliarlio, Trixie Adair 24, Axtel 36. WAIKOUAITI NOMINATIONS. In the list of nominations for the Waikouaiti Cup Monsieur Boutadc should be substituted for Boutide. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. THE DUNN* SHIELD. .Association— Bv Telegraph—Copyrigh SYDNEY, December 10. University, with 35 points, retained possession of the Dunn Shield. Soujh Sydney, with 2GI points, wore second, and Police, with 20 points, third. CRICKET.

SCHOOLS' TRIAL MATCHES. The following boys will take part in a final trial to-morrow on the Oval, at 2.30: Seniors: Jenkins, Lindsay, Hutchison, Miller, Hardman. Knox, Maloney. Hensleigh. Silver, Trood, Beck, Anderson, Burt. Juniors: Haydon, Glover, Chapman, Inglia Parsons, Edwards, Garden, J. Henderson, Russell, Winton. Addison. Chettleburgh, N. Henderson, Hewitt, Holden. THE CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. PAYMENT TO TOURING PLAYERS. (Peh United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, December 10. ' The Canterbury Cricket Association tonight decided that married men going on tour be paid 10s per day for every working day lost. It was decided to make application for" a match against the New South Wales team on the terms offered by the New Zealand Cricket Council. . THREE CENTURIES. (Pep. United Press association.) INVERCARGILL, December 10. Extraordinary consistency with the bat has been shown this season by Driecoll (Marisis). So far he Ims batted nine times, scoring G 36 runs—an average of 106, per innings. He has made three centuries. LAWN TENNIS. NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM’S TOUR. HATCH ARRANGED AT AUCKLAND, (Psb United Pbem Association.) - WELLINGTON, December 10. Auckland, which at first refused to accept the term-3 for a match with the New South Wales team', has now altered its mind, and has asked for a game. A wireless was sent to the manager asking if he would play there on Wednesday. In reply to the wireless message from the secretary of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, the manager of the New South Wales team states that the team will be delighted to meet Auckland on Thursday. A match has been arranged accordingly, the N’ew Zealand Association to receive 50 per cent, of the gross takings. SPORT IN QUEENSTOWN. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) QUEENSTOWN, December 9. The Queenstown Tonriis Club this year affiliated with the Otago Central Association in order to give a fillip to things, and though not likely to notch manv victories off such experienced players ns the Central boasts, the local club will, benefit very much from the matches and the extra practices that have become necessary. Cricket promises to take a much more prominent place than it has in the past. A very encouraging feature is the interest centring in the junior club The coaching, however, or, rather, the lack of the right instruction, is so pften the drawback to country clubs. RIFLE SHOOTING. BRUCE DEFENCE CLUB, On Saturday afternoon the Bruce Defence Rifle, Club (Milton) commenced the first of a two days’ competition for trophies presented by’ Mr Alex. Stewart, There was only a small attendance of members. The weather was fine, but a very dull light made conditions difficult for shooting, especially at the longer range, where misses were not infrequent. Rifleman M. E. Paul headed the score with 63 points, Rifleman R. Carruthors also getting into the sixties. Conditions; Competition to occupy two Saturdays; both days’ scores to count;, seven .

shote (sightera optional) at 500 and GOO yards. Handicap limit G 6. First, second, and third prizes. Scores;

OLYMPIC GAMES. ATTEMPT TO BAN HERMAN SWIMMERS. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 26. The Amateur Swimming Association threatens to withdraw from the Olympic Games if Germans are allowed to compete. The association docs not, however/ object to Austrians competing. The International Committee has not yet decided this thorny point. GOLF IN BRITAIN. CHAMPIONSHIP DATES, A«u Association —Bv Telegraph—CopyrigVi LONDON. November 26. ■ The amateur golf championship has been arranged to take place at St. Andrew’s on May 26, and the open championship at Hoyfake on the same date. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPORTS. PreSs Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright TAIHAPE, December 10, Another ,-£6OO is to be added to the prize money for the sports on St. Patrick’s Day, including £165 for the 14in chop and £IOO for the Sheffield Handicap.

500 600 yds. yds. Hop. Tl. Rifleman M. E. Paul .. 33 30 63 Rifleman E. Canuthers 25 21 14 — 60 Rifleman J. F. Halba 27 ' 26 7 — 59 Rifleman A. Paul .. .. 30 34 2 — 56 Rifleman T. Mair .. 20 25 — — 54 Rifleman John Halba .. 21 27 3 — 53 Rifleman W. J. Foote 28 17 2 — 47 Rifleman R. Chalmera 17 12 12 — 41