SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19066, 11 January 1924, Page 5

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

CROMWELL RACES. ,l"EOM OT3H OWN COKaJUIPONDBKT.J CROMWELL, January 10. The Cromwell Jockey Chib's animal ■meeting was opened to-day. In the morning the weather was threatening, but it cleared, and the afternoon was fine. There was a big attendance. Although in some cases the fields were rather small there was pood racing, and the totalisator figures ■ showed an increase of a few pounds on the corresponding day of last year. Two minor accidents occurred. In the Milo and a-quarter Trot (harness), Wallace Grove and Joy Chimes got mixed up just after starting and took no part in the race. Joy Chimes was in special favour with the public. In the Queensberry Hack Handicap Brownie felj after going a furlong, liis leg was badly injured, ana his rider (Wilkins) abstained a broken collarbone and a severe shaking. J. Beale was in good form in the saddle, riding three winners in the gallops. Results GOLDFIELDS HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Ayrhurn, 9.9, 1; Brilliant Hope, 8.7, 2; Brownie. 10.2, 5. Also started: Silver Lining 8.9 (51b apprentice’s allowance), Tainui 8.0 (carried 8,2). Time, Imin 17 2-£sec. CROMWELL HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Queen Balboa, 8.9. 1; Bonnie 01iye, 8.12, 2; Distant Shot 9.5, 3 (s!b apprentice’s allowance). Also started Gold Mark 7.9 (51b apprentice’s allowance). Tune. Imin 16 4-sseo TIPPER CLUTHA TROT. Two miles.— Jolly Chimes, limit, 1 ; Johnny Cake, 36vds behind, 2; Dolly Houi. 84, 3. Also ■ (darted : Sir J)oug!as limit. Miss Dean limit, Nelson O’Neill limit, Brownwood 12yds behind, Madrono 56. Wallace Grove 60. Better Days 120. Times smin 9 2-sscc, ■ smin 10 l-ssec, Smin 13 4-ssec. ' LOWBURN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. ’ —Ayrhurn, 8.11 (including 51b penalty), 1; ■ April Showers, 8.6, 2; Overproof 8.12, .1 Also started: Abdooin 7.9. Time. Imm 16 l-ssec. HACK SCURRY. Five furlong S .-D IS tant Shot. 8.9, I; Hurdy Gurdy. 8.0 (car. 8 3). 2: Gold Mark. 8.0 (51b .apprentice . allowance). 3. Also started: Overproof 8.9 , •“‘b apprentice allowance). Silver Lining , 8.0 (51 b apprentice allowance) First Hope , Once More 7.9 (car. 8.3). ' Time, Imin KAWARAU TROT. One mile and analb—Anti Acido, limit, 1: Nelson O’Neill, limit, 2; Princess Locanda, 24yds behind, ' started: Adamant limit, Joy ' Chimes limit, Daphnevalo limit, Windsor 12yds behind, Wallace Grove 12, Tncoler.e - 24, Edward Harwin 84. La France 84. ; Times. 3min ssec, 3min s?sec, Smin 4seo QUEENSBERRY HACK HANDICAP. One mde.— Beau. 7.10. 1: Brilliant Hope, 7.9, 2; Paddy's Hone. 3.10 (lib allowance), ■ c. Also started: Gunlayer 9.0. Coirnmuir 8.0 (51b allowance). Brownie 7.2 (21b allowance). Time, Imin 45sec. REEFTQN RACES. IPeh United Press Association.) REEFTON, January 10. second day of the Reefton Jockey Club’s midsummer meeting was held in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The course was in good order. The totalisator handled £6721 10s —a decrease of £4076 on last year s meeting. Results;— county handicap, six furlongs and a-half.—Radiac, 8.1 (Ryder), 1; Wharfedale, 10.13, 2; Red Courier, 7.0, 5. .Scratched : Rapid Rose 8.1, Rapid Fire 7.11’ Marauder 7.10. Won by a long neck, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 24 2-Ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Five furlongs.— Weary Willie, 9.0 (Jennings), 1; Brown Willie. 9.5, 2: Flying Master, 7.10, 3. Scratched: Probate 10.3, Emerald Gem 8.2, Slinker 7.0. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Iniin 3 2-ssec. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Bestir, 10.5 (Ryder), 1 ; Caverock, 11.15, 2: Cushman. 9.3, 3. Ali started. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 53sec. INANGAHUA HANDICAP. One mile 22 yards.—Kuia, 8.4 (Jennings), 1: All Ready, 8.6, 2: Leforte, 7.11, 5. Scratched : Beloved 8.4, Kilbrin 7.8, Redsome 7.0, Caliburn 7.0. Hoads between tho placed horses. Time. Imin 46 2-ssec. CRONADUN HANDICAP. Six fur longs.—Probate, 10.1 (Ryder" 1; Slinker, 7.0, 2; Rapid Rose, 8.6. 3. Scratched; Kilbrin 8.3. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. WAIUTA HANDICAP. Six fnrlongs.— Bestir, 7.13 (Ryder), 1; Kikine. 9.5, 2; Marauder, 7.10, 3. Scratched: Caltbum 7.0. Half a length between the first three horses. Time. Imin 17 2-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—First Aid, 9.3 IStratton), 1 ; Bonecfo, 8.5. 2; Better Luck. 8.9, 3. Scratched : Radiac. Won by a length and a-half. Time, Imin Jlsec. FAREWF.LT, HANDICAP, Six furlongs. —Jazz, 9.12 (Campbell), 1; Matarefca. 8.11. 2; Demonstrate, 84. 5. Scratched: Marble Bar 7.12, Red Courier 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. INANGAHUA ACCEPTANCES. (Pee United Press Association.) TV ELLINGTON, January 10, Iho following are the acceptances for the Inangahua trots, to be held on Friday;— Welcome Handicap. One mile.—Jingle Bells, Logies Coronado, Claricewood, Ocean Whispers, To Karere, Trezzi, Pippin, Rederetta scratch. Prince Mao 24 yards behind, Silverotta 24, Some Wilkes 36, Luddilo 48, Myrle Pointer 48. Jean Vue 48, Emiiswood 60, Riwaka Bell 69. Progress Handicap. One mile and a-half. —Billy Ashley, Hasset scratch, Rose Tracev li. yards behind, Don Massey 24, Huia Son 48, Molly Audubon 48. L, R. 60, Major Domo 60, Red Peter 72. Inangahua Trotting Chib Handicap. Two miles.—Trixie Adair, Athos, Denver Wood scratch, Golden Locanda 12 yards behind, Norwood 12, Wicklow Boy 60, Lord Lvtton 96. Blackwalcr Handicap. One mile.-—Fox-glove, Tot Reta. Oriole scr. Princess Mac 24 yards behind, Silveretta 24. Lady’s Mill 24. Betty Blue 24, Some Wilkes 56, Myrle Pointer 48, Macanda 48. Joan Vue 48, F.miiswood 60, Wirey 60, Riwaka. Bell 60, Locanda Hell 60. Scotia Handicap.—Riwaka 8011. Athens. Galindo Rose. Nellie Bramley, Iluon Lad scratch, Bonnie Thorpe 56 yards behind. Bon Sonty 72. Alexander Handicap.—Locanda Bell. Betty Blue scratch, xrixie Adair 12 yards behind. Golden Locanda 12, Nonvood 24, Lord Lytton 60, Golden Devon 72. Big River Handicap. Two miles.—Taipoiti. Rose Tracey. Billy Ashley scratch. Miss Chancellor 12 yards behind, Huia .Son 48, Molly Audubon 48. H K. 72. Osier 72, Major Domo 72, Red Peter 84. Laurier 84. Esmeralda 120, Wood lass 192. Keep-it-Dark Handicap. One mile. — Wirey, Some Wilkes, Jean Abie. Dc Oro Maid, Nellie Bramley, Locanda Bell, Huon Lad, Denver Wood scratch. Bonnie Thorpe 12 yards behind. Young Ivy 24, Bush King 24, Wicklow Boy 56, Bon Sonty 36.

WAIROA ACCEPTANCES. (Pss Ukitkd Basas AssociatiokJ WELLINGTON, January 10. Tho following are the acceptances for that Wairoa, Turf Club meeting: Kaurau Handicap. Six furlongs.—Crisis 3.5, Stymie 9.5, Merry Imp 8.0. Esquimaux 7.10, Ouvier Light 7.7, Solid D’Or 7.7, Tq Kuperga 7.7, Aida 7.7, Louisana 7.7. Trial Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Parearan 9.0. Garzon 8.9, Jenee filly (Putorino) 8.9, Three Cheers 8.9. Azure Sky 8.9, Charming Prince 8.9, Merekara 8.5. Wairoa Hack Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Battle Knight 9.3, Heather King' 8.2, Westerner 8.9, Martini 7.11, Theic 7.6, Merry Bells 7.6. Hack Scurry.—Pita, Te Wai, Tauhinu, Esquimaux, Louisana, Cuvier Light, Tinomaunga, Three Cheers, Azure Sky, Cazna, Wairoa Belle. Telephone Hack Handicap. Seven funlongs.—Mer#man 7.11, Kingfly 7.11, Te Ki>« paniga 7.9, ,>uia 7.9, Charming Prince 7.9, Potaua 7.7, Urekara 7.7. Stewards’ Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. —Misgovern 9.3, Crisis 8.5, Te Kupeaga, 7.0, Nida 7.0. Welter Hack Handicap, Seven furlongs. Merry Bells 10.9, Whariti 10.1, Esquimaux ,9.6, Cuvier Light 9.5, Garzon 9.3, Charming Prince 9.3, Soliel D’Or 9.3, Jenee filly (Putorino) 9.3, Potaua 9.0, Tinomaunga 9.0. Iluramua Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Battle Knight 9.13, Heather King 9.3, Westerner 9.5, Martini 8.10, Crisis 8.8, Theic 8.6, Merry Bells 8.6, Mord Musketry, 8.0. LAWN TENNIS. DAVIS CUP COMPETITION. , AUSTRALIA’S CHALLENGE RECEIVED. °X6M Association —By Telegraph— Copyright NEW YORK, January 10. (Received Jan. 10, at 8.2* pm.) Australia’s challenge for the Davis Chip has been received. It requests a longer interval between the final and the challenge rounds. The United States Lawn Tennis Association's officials intimated that every consideration would be given, but they indicated that the matter must bo carefully examined, since it would involve _the_ schedule of national event® and participation in the Olympic Games. —A. and N.Z. Cable. THE GORE DISTRICT. (Fnou Odb Own Cobhespondent.) GORE. January 10. In a match in connection with tbe Eastern District championship ladder, Hendy, of Gore (second position) defeated Henderson, Wyndham, the ecorea being 6—2, and 6—3. The position of the teams in the Eastern District" Sub-atesociation tournament is' aa follows: A Grade. — Gore Citizens, played 8, won 8; Wyndham, played 8, won 6; Gore, played 8, won 3, drawn 1 ; Edendele, played b, won I; Mataura, played 8, won X, drawn 1. D. Grade.—Gore Citizens, played 9, and won 9 ; Wyndham. played 9 and won 6; Mataura, played 9 and won 2; Edendale, played 9 anti won 1. A tournament is to be held at Gore fDI Eastern District clubs on February 6. WYNDHAM v. MATAURA. Tbe Wyndbem and Mataura B Grad© tears* met on the Mataura Courts on WednesdaiyTho weather was windy, and the game Resulted in a win for the visitors. The scores were as follow, the Mataura players beiiljj mentioned first: — 1 Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Barrett 4, Mis® Coleman 7; Miss Martin 2, Miss Barnett 7; Miss Quilter 2, Miss Grieve 7; Miss Corbett 2, Miss Macpherson 7. Men’s Singles.—Pringle 4, Hannan Richmond 7. Boyne 9; Heslin "2, I ester 9) M’Denald 9, Macdonald 0. Men’s Doubles. —Pringle and Richmond 7, Hannan and Boyne 9; Heslin and M'DonaJd 7, Lister and Macdonald 9. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Barrett and Mari' tin 3, Misses Coleman and Barnett 7; Miia Quilter and Mrs Corbet 7, Misses Grieve Macpherson C. Combined Doubles.—Pringle and Miss Barrett 0, Hannan and Miss Coleman 7; Richmond and Miss Martin 1, Boyne and Mies Barnett 7; Heslin and Miss Quilter 4, Lister and Miss Grieve 7; JUDonaid and Mrs Col7, Macdonald and Miss Macpherson ’4. Totals; Wyndham, 111 games, 13 sets; Mataura, 67 games, 3 sets. ; CRICKET. COMBINED THEATRES v. TIMES. At tho Oral yesterday the Combined Theatres defeated the Otago Daily ’j.lines night staff team by 47 runs. For Combined Theatres Devonport 39, Bond 31, and Woods 23, batted well, as did Bowie 37, Lane 12, and Reddington 11 for the Times. Tha bowling honours fell to Devonport, Mack, end Coughlan for the Combined Theatres, and Johnston and Bowie tor the Daily Times. THE CULT OF BABEL. TO THE EDITOR. Sir. —In the Observer of October 7 lashMr Austin Harrison draws attention to the increasing difficulties of travel caused by language barriers. Ihese, he says, have become an ‘‘absolute curse.” He writes a® follows:—‘’Where before 1914 a man could travel comfortably with three languages, today he needs at least seven. Formerly English took one «3>erywhere!; French helped; German covered all mid- : Europe. Russian the whole Eastern side. Try to-day. In many vast zones it is dangerous to speak French aloud. The Rutbenian Russian pretends he dees not understand Soviet Russian, and, of course, in all the liberated regions the Cazr’s language is taboo. ... It is dangerous, ia Transylvania, to sneak the tongue spoken; there for the last 1000 years. A Pole who fought in tho Austrian army will pretend not to know German. A German under Czech rule speaks German at his periL All over Europe language clans are rising. Europe is like Gaelic Ireland. The language professor is king,” In contrast, let me quote from Tsengkao Yang, who first points out how the difficulties of the Chinese language are hindering the evolution of the Chinese race, and also what an advantage Occidental civilisation, coupled with the knowledge of a European language, is considered to bo by tha Chinese. Writing on Esperanto, bo proceeds to say; “Well, it will he much better for us if wo acquire the two things at tha same time. How can we do that? The only solution of that problem is that wo adopt one of the European languages aa< our national language, or that we invent a. new one which will contain all the common roots of all the European languages and none of their peculiar difficulties. But that ’ is not an easy thing te do, and, further, if we could establish such a language ws could not perfect it satisfactorily if the* European pennies were not willing to loam it. Well, most opportunely a wonderful new language, which can be of utility to ns in everv wav I have mentioned, already i evsts and is just waiting to bo adopted!.' ’ What is that language? It is Esperanto.*! Esperanto n-wd at. the Secretariat of tha League of Nations, is taught in several priand secondary schools in Great: . Britain, and has been encouraged bv eduea- ’ tinnal authorities in Victoria, and ‘even fa one or two places in New Zealand.—l am, etc., Mart M'Cartht. DJB.TSJL ,