SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19197, 13 June 1924, Page 5

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

ASHBURTON HANDICAPS. (Phb United Press Association.) ASHBURTON. June 12. Tho Ashburton Racing Club’s handicaps have been declared as follows by Mr J. E. Henrya;— .. . First Hurdles Handicap. One mile ana a-half.—’Frisco Mai! 10.13, Royal Star 10. H, Matatua 10.7, Likelihood, Le Forte, Red Knss 10.5, BeUxook 10.1, Golden Prince 9.U, Fort Regal 9.12, Flying Master, Apex, Pouipoaa, Agnola, Autore'9.9. Hack Steeplechase. Two miles. —Whipcord 11.13, Galway 11.12, Paul Pry, Red Sol, Tainui II 9.13, Ruddy Gold, Tokoiwuriro 9.10, Sherlock, Aurora 9.2, Malincourt 9.1, Apex. Woodrow. Taralga, Intolerance, Blue Streak, Swindnssa, tho Grand Cross gelding o.°. ..... Ashburton Handicap. One mile.—Kilfane 10.13, Boadicca 10.12, Scion 1U.5, Radial 10.1, Sprinkler 10.1, Prince Forouz 9.13, Happy Warrior 9.12, Clareina 9.11, Guncase, Carmine 9.9, AV ill Oakland 9.3, Castellan, Wharf - dale. Whipping Boy, Kiiikiui, Golden King, Prosperity, Kuia, Hiero 9.0. Long beach Hack. One mile and a-quarter. —The Reaver 11.1, Kukume 10.9, Carpentier 10. S. Incursio, Viewpoint 9.11, Rigel, First Aid 9.7, Sartist 9.6, Angela 9.3, Goldspmner 9.2, Gay Life, Sunny Mac, Savanora 9.0. Thorndale Handicap. Five furlongs.— Dancing Days 10.13, Red Wink 10.11, W ill Oakland 10.8, The Reaver 10.7, Weldone 10.6, Solferite 9.13, Wharf dale 9.8, Kikim 9,<, Paddy’s Hope 9.6, Fiuora 9.5, Kuia, Prosperity, Miss Minerva, Bella Lake, lon no, Knooklyn, Lord Leslie, Gossard, Integrity, Bodyguard. Etniie Fortune, Elba 9.0. Selma Trotting Handicap—Betty s boy, Talent, Colonel Mac, Sea Fcarl, Joan Spear, bogie, Oledo, Saygo, Te’trnchord, Frank Dillon, Generator, Winsome Melody, Direct Todd, Juan Dillon, Succession, Bridget bvun. Rebel, Auto scratch, Rex Mmto, Lady Mon to 12 yards behind, Nartol Pointer, Alpha D’ngen, Logandale, Ladv Petersen 21, King Sandy 36, Axtct, Nrison Mac 48. Royal Arcade 60. Peter Mac was ineligible. NAPIER WEIGHTS. (Per United Press Association.) NAPIER, June 12. The following arc the weights for; the brat day of the Napier Racing Clubs winter “moKo ' Hack Hurdles Handicap One mile and three-quarters. TenterUeld 11.-, M°l> neaux, Antler 10.12. Landhird 10.9 Merry • Bells 10.7, Jovial 10.4, Brigadier Bill, Puwhero 9.13, Vindictive 9.10, Mosthcncs o.b, Athens II 9.2, Crown Coin, Gold Piece, Rebuff, Maurca 9.0. <v7r, OVH Potano Hack bteep.echase, of 27jso\s. About two miles.—Kohu 11.12, Ouaiuwo 10.10, Passiu’ Through 10.9, Buckeye JO., War Loan 10.5, Rowan, Mahuru 10.1, Killard, Cambric 9.12, Merry Queen 9.9, Silta 9.7, Ethiopian 9.5, Birkcnolla, Lady Hill 9.3, Diamond Nap 9.2, Panchito, Malu.i, Tarakote, Kaurapa. Gay Robbie, bilk Rein. Landloper, WaJotama, Waiocka Jack J.O. Stewards’ Stakes Handicap, of OOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Battle Knight 11.0, Jov Ride 10.11, Comical, Correspondent 10.8 Barrier, Arch Salute 10.1, Haurangi 10 0* Merry Singer 9.10, Kahikatea, Happy Day’s 9.7, Koodoo 9.6. Counter Attack 9.3, Polonett, Hallowvonia. Whariti, Suspicion, March On, Mountain Top, Blissfulness, Many Colours 9.0. Napier Steeplechase, of TOOsova. About three miles. —San Norte 11.2, Dick, hirst Line 10.6, Kipling 10.4, Ranui 10.3, Guanaco 9.11, Temaire 9.10, Passin’ Through, Buckeye 9.4, Birka, Zeus, Mahuru 9.2, Gang Awa, Polthogue, Peneton 9.0. Ladies’ Necklace Handicap. One mile and a-half.—Diamond Ring 12.5,, Kahikatea 11.13, Prince Rufus 11.8, Polonett 11.7, Communicate, Sunray 11.5, Many Colours, Kmj'.vrcan 11.2, Pitch, Detroit, Earth Shine 10.13, Oak Rose, Asleep,' Master Black, Red Cent. Landloper 10.7. . Ahnriri Hurdle Handicap,^of -iOOsova. Due mile and three-quarters. —Kohu U. 3, Whaiioko, Maunga, Prince Rufus, Vagabond 10.9, Nnkumai 10.4, Admiral Codiiugton, Tcnterfield 9.11, Antler 9.7, Alteration 9.6, Woden 9.4, Ore Ore, Merry Balls 9.2, Birka 9.0. ... „ , Settlers’ Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Wassail 11.12, Sensible 10.6, White Ensign 10.2, Pukotoi, Ma Boughal 9.12, Ruby Ring, Tino Maunga, 9.11, Sunny Roe, Merry Imp, Kilyroe 9.5, Lady Hill 9.3, Pita.. Royal Heather. Magnoon, Huikai, Kaahumami, Damoon, Ajax," Master Black, Treadwell 9.0. TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. FIGURES FOR AUCKLAND. A DECIDED DROP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) AUCKLAND, June 12. A drop of .6101,355 ICs in tho volume of totalisalor speculation is shown by the return for the 1023-24 racing and trotting season in the Auckland province which terminated yesterday with the final day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting. Nearly £2,509,090 was passed through the machine at' the various meetings, the exact Jighrc being £2,453,291 10s, compared with £2,554,1k<7 last season. Racing investments show a decrease of £106.129. ’ The returns cf the Auckland Racing Club ■were nearly £50,000 larger than lust year, but those of the Takayuna and Avoncalo Jockey Chiba’’ dropped considerably. Jno most significant decreases, however, are recorded among the country clubs which raced last year on metropolitan courses Mid inis years met at home. This undoubtedly accounts for the major portion of the shrinkage, the Opotiki Clubs investments falling from £41,736 to £1326, those of the Dargaviile Club from £50,717 to £7Bll, and the Ray of Islands Club from £42,460 10s to £7775 103. The trotting, clubs had a different expertence from that of most of the clubs, speculation being greater by ,£5073 10s than last year. The total amount invested at th« trots was £615,857 10s as against £610,784 in the 1922-23 season. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES - DEFEATED. (Per United Press Association.) HAMILTON, June 12. South Auckland defeated the Australian Universities team at Hamilton by 12 points to 9. It was principally a forward gameThe visitors were superior in the back division. BOXING. LANGFORD'S SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. PjtM Association—Bv Telegraph—Coprrieb l NEW YORXC, June 3. San Langford, the veteran negro boxer, whose sight was reported to be failing, has undergone a successful operation. Fund.s for. hia transportation from Los Angeles were provider! by lovers of boxing. The operation was performed free. CRIQUI’S RETIREMENT. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copvright. PARIS, June 3. Eugene Criqui, the French boxer, states that, in view of hia dcaft, he will not meet Dundee for the title. He added; “I am Loving the ring for ever. I wish boxing good-bye.’’ CRICKET IN ENGLAND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, June 11. As the ground is saturated, there will bo no play to-dav in the Oxford-South African match.—Reuter. • (Received June 12, at 5.S p.rn.) Lancashire are playing G. A. M’Donald in Jtjncst Tyldeslcj’s benefit match against Middlesex, at the Jailer's request.—Reuter. M’DONALD’S QUALIFICATIONS. Prow Aesociarion —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 11. (Received June 12, at 5.5 p.m.) ■Lord Harris, speaking at a banquet hold at Manchester to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the Lancashire County Cricket Club, asked what the counties were doing to see that the rules regarding qualifications were being observed. “I induced Kent,” he paid, “to a*k Marylebone to inquire into M’Donald’s qualifications. I thjnk Lancashire ■will welcome the opportunity to satisfy the public on tho point.”—A. and N.Z. Cable. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. WIN FOR CANADIAN TEAM. Drees Association—By Teleyraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, June 12. (Received June 12, at 11 p.m.) The Canadian Association football team defeated a Central-Northern team at Tamv orth by 8 goals to nil BASKET BALL. PRIMARY SCHOOL MATCHES. The following matches will be played on Wednesday: Albany Street v. Macandrew Road, at Oval; North-East Valley v. Kaikorai, at Woodhaugh; Nornpil v. Maori Hill, at Normal : George Street v. Moray Place, at WoodKaugh; Arthur Street v. For bury 2, at Oval; Wwmington v. Kensington, at Kensington; Forbury X v. High Street, at Oval; Anderson’s Bay v. Caversham, at Anderson's Bay; Mussel burst, a hsra.

LADIES’ HOOKEY. The, following is the draw for the second round of the A grade matches: June 21.—Training College 1 v. Momona , Otago v. Training College 2; 0.(1.n.5. v. University. June 28.—Training College 1 V. Otago; University v. Training College 2; O.G.H.S. v. Momona, July 5. —Training College X v. 0.0.11.5.; Momona v. Training College 2; University v. Otago. July 12,—-Training College 1 v. University; Otag< v Momcna, Training College 2 I-’■ 0.0.H.5.