SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19239, 1 August 1924, Page 8

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

RACING. 1 RACING IN ENGLAND. . Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. 1 LONDON, July 30. Following is the result of the ; GOODWOOD STARES ’ (formerly the Goodwood Plate), of 840eovs. j Two miles three furlongs. f London Cry X Boddam .. ~ 2 Boiet&atan 3 Thirteen horses started. Won by six lengths, with three lengths between second and third.—Reuter. E [The winner is owned by his Majesty the King, by whom he was bred. He is a four-year-old. His Majesty was a good b winner last year.] I GRAND NATIONAL SCRATCHINGS. 5 (Peb United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, July 31. Solfanello and Santonio were scratched k ibis morning for all engagements at the , Grand National meeting. EICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. L ’ (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, July 31. [ # The weather was fine while training opera- , Rons were in progress at Riocarton this I morning. The air was mild in the early part of the morning, but an easterly wind , sprang up later. The outside of the trial grass provided excellent going for the fast J, work. There was a lot of useful work, hut nothing specially exciting. ' Rivalry and Escarpment sprinted half a mile in 51sec, and Barn Owl ran five furlongs by himself in Imin 6 2-ssec. Giant- ' killer and Star Ranger finished together after doing five furlongs in imin 4 4-P-c. There was nothing to choose between , ' ning Hit and Deucalion at the end oi six 1 furlongs run in Imin 21 3-seec, a journey which Tiff covered by himself in Imin 20scc. ! Palestrina covered seven furlongs in Imm 34 l-ssec. Bonita joined in for the last halfmile, and beat his mate home, but they oocugied 55sec for that part of the journey. Eyperion and ICiloannich sprinted about three furlongs down the straight, and Thorndale sprinted half a mile up the back in 50&ec, Hungry Hill joining in for the last three furlongs. Petunia and Moisello occupied 52 3-Ssec over half a mile, Weeta was going better than Te Anau Lad at the end of half a mile run in 51 3-saec. Fassin’ Through and Maunga were companions in a working gallop once round the sand. Many Kittle and Pilliewinkie ran down from the half-mile _ mark in Slsec, and Brown Lady covered six furlongs alone in Imin 21 3-seec. Paul Pry did useful work on the sand. Red Wink _ and Clareina finished together after sprinting half a mile in 52 3~ssec, while The Polymnian and Lucinetto almost from a stand covered six furlongs in Imin 21 4-ssec. Carawock and Dick went once round the fences, giving a good exhibition of jumping. Boomerday and Royal Fame jumped five hurdles, giving a good exhibition at a sound pace. Prince Ferouz, with a big advantage in weight, easily defeated Broadwood over six furlongs, the last halfmile of which occupied 54-aec. Sir Rosebery and Lochson ran a mile, taking lmij\ 35 2-ssec over the last seven furlongs, and finishing together. Wharfedale appeared to be going better than Warseer at the end of six furlongs run in Imin 19 4-ssec. Boadicea ran five furlongs in Imin 6aec, without being unduly hurried. Royal Star and San Forte were together at the end of nine furlongs lun in 2mm 6 2-ssec, with the former going comfortably. Polthogue started with them, but was badly beaten. Taralga covered a mile by himself in Imin 54 4-sseo. Revel and Angelica occupied 53 2-ssec over a half-mile sprint. Charlatan and Sayonara were companions over a mile run in Imin 50 3-6 sec, while Dame Straitlace went about six furlongs alone at a sound pace. Pamplona and Mettle Drift covered a male and a-quarter in 2min 22sec, finishing together. Votist and Camel Amble kept together all through’a useful spin over six furlongs. Oakleigh and Silverton gave a nice performance in a school over the country, starting at the stand brush and finishing over it. Kauwhero started off alone from the stand fence, but baulked at the first of the double. Later he set out behind Oakleigh and Silverton, and got round all right, though he was tiring at the finish, blundering at the last fence. Knocklyn, with a big pull in the weights, beat Ravenna over six furlongs in Imin 19 4-Sseo. Wapping finished in front of Kukume after doing seven furlongs in Imin 34 2-seec, but Kukume’s effort was quite good, as she carried a big weight. Blue Socks and Miss Garance were well matched in a smart run over four hurdles. Will Oakland finished well in a sprinting task. Tigerland and Whipcord ran half a mile up the back in 53 3-ssec, both horses pulling up well. RUGBY FOOTBALL. ENGLISH TEAM IN SOUTH AFRICA. Press Association—By Telegraph—Coypright. CAPETOWN, July 30, (Received July 81, at 10.20 p.m.) The British Rugby team beat Western Transvaal by 8 points to 7. INSURANCE OFFICES AT IdAY. The annual Rugby and Association football matches between the Now Zealand Insurance Offices and the World Offices was played on Wednesday afternoon on the Caledonian Ground. The matches resulted as follows: Rugby.—New Zealand' Offices 23 beat the World 16. Association.—New Zealand Offices 3 beat the World 2. ASSOCIA TION FOOTBALL. CHINESE TOURING TEAM. THE NEiW ZEALAND ITINERARY. (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 31, In connection with the Chinese University Association football team the following appointments have been made by the New Zealand Referees’ Association: August 2, v, Wanganui (Mr D. G. Steirrat); August 6, v, Taranaki (Mr G, Reading); August 9, v. Auckland (Mr F, Newbold) ; August 13. v. Rotorua (Mr T, G. Wilkes); August 16, first test v. Now Zealand, at Auckland (Mr S, Masters)' August 20, v. South Auckland (Mr G. Cox); second test v. New Zealand, at Wellington (Mr W. N. Bryce). SWIMMING. CHARLTON ORDERED A REST. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, July SO. The doctors have recommended Charlton to take a long nest from all swimming. Charlton returned to London to consult a specialist.—Reuter. (Received July 31, at 10.20 p.m.) Oharlton is suffering from a slight heart strain, the recurrence of trouble from which he suffered in Sydney after beating Borg in the 220 Yards Championship and more recently in Paris. It is believed to be due to his abnormal growth,—A. and N.Z. Cable. OTAGO HUNT CLUB. The Otago Hunt Club is holding a point-to-podnt steeplechase on the Wingatui Racecourse to-morrow, and a good afternoon’s sport is assured. As all the events are for qualified hunters, great interest will bo taken in the race. There is no charge lor admission. For those intending to bo present the 2.15 train from town will allow them to reach the course in good time and return trains leave Wingatui at 4.55 and 5.15 p.m. GOLF. A knock-out competition will bo played on the Balmacewen Links during August. The first round, which will bo played next week, is as follows; Mias A. Mill v. Mrs Lambert, Miss B. Glendining v. Mrs Rattray, Miss Morris v. Miss Turnbull, Mies Steele v. Miss E. Hart. Byes.—Mrs M’Carthy v. Mies The-omin; : Mrs Batchelor v. Mias Burt, Mass Kyle v. Misa V. Allan. Mies N. Glendining v. Mrs ( Gilray, Mre Barron v. Mias Finch, Mrs 1 Cook v. Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Dodgehun v. Miss Callaway) Miss M. Cook v. Mrs Sims, ill as Pynmore v. Mies I. Hart, Miss Rattray v. , Mrs Callender, Miss Denniston v. Mrs Bell, Mrs Allan v. Miss V. Wilkin, Mrs Honder- , son v. Miss Collins, Miss Graham v. Miss C. Williams. , BASKET BALL. ' Primary Schools’ Matches. The following matches will bo played on Wednesday next:— j Albany Street v. Forbury 2, at Albany street; Mornington v. Forbury 1, at Oval; Anderson’s Bay v. Arthur Street, at Ova]; J Macandrew Road v. Normal, at Normal; J Musselburgh v. Kaikorai, at Oval; High * Street v. Maori Hill, at Maori Hill; George 1 Street v. Kensington, at Kensington; Caver- * sham v. North-East Valley, at Oval; Moray f Place, a bye. i