SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19182, 27 May 1924, Page 8

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. ALL BLACK TRIALS. Brown, who played at centre three-quax-ter for Otago and Southland in the match at Invercargill on Saturday, has notified tho selectors that he will bo unable to play for tho Probables against the Possibles in the match at Christchurch on Wednesday. His place will be taken by S. Davies (Buller). E. M. Gilrnour (Southland) is first emergency. MANIOTOTO SUB-UNION. The following are the results of last Saturday’s matches: First Grade.—Ranfurly 31, Dunstan Creek 10; Middlemarch 11, Na-seby_3. Second Grade.—Patearoa 37, Ida Valley nil; Kyeburn 6, Girnmerburn nil; Middlemarch defaulted to Ranfurly. EASTERN DISTRICT SUB-UNION. On Saturday, Shag Point and Waikouaiti met at Shag Point, where a fast game ended in a draw—three points each. Mr W M'Noill acted as referee. Dunback and Seacliff met on the Seacliff ground, and also played a drawn gamethree points each. Mr Frank Gibson was referee. AUCKLAND RACES. (Peb United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 46. Owing to the large number of acceptors, the Jervois Handicap at the Auckland winter meeting will be run in two divisions, as follow's ; First Division. —Yoma, Rata, Archibald, Polinett, Praiseworthy, Join Dix, King Cheops, Tintoretto, Upmony, Sleepy Sol, Lady Hill, King Multifid, Nightraider, Archeen, Gala Day, Sunny Roe, Tehimana, Yeleta, Bosinante, Allegiance, Bevis, Daphne Bruce, Knighthood, Frowning Beauty, Kendal], Maori Henare, Tall Timber, Trill, Queen of Earth. Second Division. —Rehutai, Doleful Ditty, Daylight, Urualla, White Comet, Ruby Ring, Barometer, Finnote, Steel Bar, Princes® Nata, Arch Ami, Queastor, Miss June, Fiery Lad, Passionate, Titaness, Wheel, Heroine, Advent, Drolatique, Constellation, Drawbridge, Electrode, General Prydo, Mapara, Monday, Owen, Potash. VALUABLE THREE-YEAR-OLD. ' LARGE OFFER REFUSED FOB SIR GALAHAD 111. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 25. The Sunday Express states that Mr Cohn, owner of Sir Galahad 111, refused an offer of £40,000 from America.—A. and N.Z. Cable. Sir Galahad recently beat Epinard in a match at Paris. Epinard is to meet the American crack, Zev. CRICKET. THE ILL-FATED SOUTH AFRICANS. Tress Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON. May 26. The South Africans continue to have bad luck in the matter of weather. Their share of the gate for the first six matches was only £1250, of which amount £3OO was obtained at the Surrey and Lancashire matches.—A. and N.Z. Cable. A CRICKETER’S DEATH. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 25, The death is announced of C. Robson, the cricketer, at the age of 65 years. Robson at different times represented Bruce Castle, Middlesex, and Hampshire.—A. and N.Z. Cable. LAWN TENNIS. NEW ZEALAND y. CZSCHO SLOVAKIA. THE CONCLUDING RESULTS. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright PRAGUE, May 25. Rohrer beat Peacock (New Zealand), 6 —2, 6—3, 6—3. Peacock did not play with his usual energy, while Rohrer brought off numerous daring shots. The match between Fisher and Zcmla did not take place, owing to the illness of the Czecho-Slovakian. The match was therefore conceded to tho New Zealanders. In the third match arranged for to-day Maoenauer and Zozelal beat Fisher and Allison (New Zealand), 6—3, 6—2, 6—2. Fisher thanked the spectators for their friendly reception.—A. and N.Z. Cable. TILDEN INJURES HIS KNEE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, May 24. Tilden tore the ligament of bis knee when he fell on a rain-soaked court in a match with Vincent Richards at Philadelphia. The seriousness of hia injury is not yet determined, but it is feared that it will keep him from playing for some weeks.—Reuter. FINAL OF OLYMPIC SINGLES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. PARIS, Mifvy 25. (Received May 26, at 10.5 p.m.) In the final Olympic lawn tennis single® E, M. Baerlcin (Britain) defeated the Hon. C. N. Bruoe (Britain), 6—3, 4—6, 6—3. Reuter. THE OLYMPIC GAMES. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. PARIS, May 25. (Received May 26, at 7.20 p.m.) Twenty-two nations are participating in the Olympic Association football tournament. Britain is the only prominent absentee. Today’s results were as follows; —Italy beat Spain by one goal to nil; Switzerland beat Lithuania by nine goals to nil; the United States beat Esthonia by one goal to nil; Czech o-Slovakia beat Turkey by five goals to two. —A. and N.Z. Cable, DUNEDIN GUN CLUB. Am 18 clay-bird handicap match was held at Tahuna Park on Saturday afternoon. A somewhat tricky wind was experienced and mad© it an interesting contest. Mr K. ,M‘Donald (11yds) accounted for the best GOOT6 with 16 breaks, and Mr G - . F. Turner (23yds) secured second prize with 15. The next best wore Messrs W. M'lntosh. (12yds) 13 breaks, T. Long (10yds) and A. J. White (lOvds) 12 each. This match was followed by a clay-bird mock quail drive, and Messrs H. White and A. A. Fairbairn equalled and divided the prize. GOLF. ENGLAND DEFEATS SCOTLAND, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, May 25. At the St. Andrew’s annual international tournament England defeated Scotland by nine matches to six.—Reuter. LONGER DRIVES, BETTER PUTTS. Far ahead of all others is tho nerw “Wliy-Not” Blue Cross Golf Ball. It is tho most improved golf ball offered for a decade. Onoo golfers try them no other satisfies. “Why-Not” Green Cross—another new ball this year—is slightly larger and makes golf easier. Order from your dealer or professional. N.Z. agents, W. H, Tisdall, Ltd., Christchurch.—Advt.