SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19259, 25 August 1924, Page 8

SPORTING.

By Sentinel. It was such a fine morning at- Wingatui on Saturday that all the track habitues expressed regret that the Otago Hunt race meeting did not take place the same afternoon. Still, favourable opportunities cannot bo always grasped, and it remains tor everybody to make the best of everything. Quite a large number of horses were seen in action. The inside grass track was placed at the disposal of trainers. Bachelor (lay, who has built, up during the winter, cantered, and Vasilkov and Michigan covered six furlongs in Irnin 22scc. Then in. rotation of appearance on the track came Koyal Archer (who has developed under the patience of his trainer into what might be a more than useful three-year-old), Red Sol, Bonakirl, and a couple of green ones. They were followed by Royal Wink leading home March Off and the Martian filly Gorgeous. Raconteur was sent for a school oyer two flights of hurdles, with Orange Bitters, and then went over two more on his own. Avispado and another had a sprint. Fort. Regal went away from Wapping in the early part of a six-furlong gallop, but the latter was going the better of the two at the end. Ihe distance was covered in Irnin 20scc. Cassels cantered, and looks as if ho might make sufficient apology for tipping out at Riccarton. Roseday did a good striding half-mile along the back in 56seo. Sherlock was pulling her rider out of the saddle whilst striding over a- couple of circuits. Kerb and Tione reeled off half a mile in 62 2-sseo, both going well. Several others got through useful tasks. A VISIT TO FORBURY. A morning at Wingatui was followed by an afternoon at Forburv Park, and when the club holds its next, race meeting some very important alterations will be in evidence. A private entrance for motor cars has been built and made impressive by being erected in brick. ’mis obtains at three entrances, with turnstiles, which will supply a record and a reason why every person gains admittance. It has been found that the turnstile method of admittance is the only way to safeguard returns. Two live members in Mr James Mitchell and Mr James Samson pointed out improvements made and what is contemplated in order to keep Forbury Park meetings on progressive lines. A walk round the track showed it, to be in good order, and both stewards, who are quite alive to the need for up-to-dateness as far as capital will allow, are satisfied that the best method of keeping the track in real good order would bo a motorJrailing harrows and float that would cushion and level the going in the one operation. AVONDALE WEIGHTS. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 24. The following are the weights fir the Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting: Avondale Cup Handicap, of SOOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Gold Light 9.3, Te Kara 3.12, Duo 8.8, Ruapapa 8.5, Royal Present 8.1, Musketoon 8.0, Pompey 7.13, Arch Salute 7.13, Cold Steel 7,13, Landslide, Stork 7.5, Illumination 7.4, L’Amour 7.4, Boomerday 7.4, Correspondent 7.4, Red Wink 7.2, Doleful Ditty 7.1, Marble Bell 7.0, Glen Canny 6.12, Matinee 6.10, Megan 6.10, Pelham 6.9, Many Colours 6.9, Whetunui 6.8, Black Cruiser 6.7, Golden Glass 6.7, Thunderclap 6.7, Sycorax 6.7, Nightraider 6.7, Poteen 6.7, Gold Jacket 6.7. Flying Stakes Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Rational 9.10, Royal Blood 9.3, Pavo 9.3, Wassail 9.3, Queen March 8.7, friipo 8.7, King Merv 8.6, Soliform 8.5, Gaillard 8.3, Broaclwood 8.0, Lucius 8.0, Finelli 7.13, Joy Ride 7.13, Yoma 7.11, Jollie Princess 7.11, Prince Abbey 7.7, Miss Egypt 7.7, King Cheops 7.3, Startle 6.13, Merry Jest 6.12, Archibald 6.12, Namutere 6.10, Megan 6.9, Rehutai 6.8, Master Doon 6.8, Tuahine 6.7, Heisler 6.7, Rafa 6.7, Charlady 6.7, Dan Quin 6.7, Day Guard 6.7, Prince Charleroi 6.7, Chairman 6.7, Florence 67, Brushwood Boy 6.7, Son o' Mine 6.7, Town Bank 6.7TROTTING CLUBS. AMALGAMATION PROBABLE. The agitation against the opening of a new Trotting course at Riccarton is eo much waste of energy, according to the view expressed by a Christchurch sportsman the other day (says the Lyttelton Times). The new ground at Riccarton, he said, was not suitable as a site for a trotting track and the extensive appointments of a modern racecourse. It was not large enough to permit the execution of a comprehensive scheme. In any case, there was no necessity for three trotting courses in Christchurch, and that view was being adopted by many supporters of trotting. He considered that an amalgamation between the Metropolitan and Canorbury Park Clubs was inevitable, a.nd that the present position would be used to bring it about. There was another important argument in favour of amalgamation. Compared with other centres Christchurch had too many days for trotting, even allowing for the fact that Canterbury was the home of the sport. The position could be stated thus: Clubs, Days. Christchurch .. .. .. ••• 3 17 Auckland 2 11 Dunedin 1 6 Wellington 1 1 The " moat favoured ” treatment of Christchurch might have been justified in the past, but it was certain that there would be a demand for a more even allocation of trotting days. It was , highly probable, in his opinion, that the two Christchurch clubs which were most concerned would favourably consider the propriety of joining forces. AUSTRALIAN RACING. Press Association —By Telegrapn—Copyright SYDNEY, August 24. (Received August 24, at 5.5 p.m.) Several New Zealanders ran at the Rosehill races, but the only one placed was Sentinella, who ran second to Mont Clair in the High-weight Handicap. ADELAIDE, August 24. (Received August 24, at 5.5 p.m.) The National Steeplechase resulted as follows : —Silver Heart 1, Dead Centre 2, Lord Saxon 3. Won by nine lengths. Time, 6min ssec. THE ROYAL STUD. INTRODUCING A FRENCH STRAIN. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 23. (Received August 24, at 5.5 p.m.) The Daily Express’ Paris correspondent says that following on French racing successes, King George has been advised to introduce a French strain of bloodstock into hie stud. Consequently for the first time one of the Royal blood mares will be sent to Prance to be mated with Bruleur, the Grand Prix winner.—A. and N.Z. Cable. CRICKET. SOUTH AFRICA AGAINST KENT. WOOLLEY’S FINE PERFORMANCE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 23. (Received August 24, at 5.5 n.m.) The South Africans commenced a match against Kent at Canterbury. Kent had scored 385 for. five wickets when stumps wore drawn. The weather was fine and the wicket good until just before 6 o’clock, when rain stopped play. Woolley scored 176, and was the first player to complete 2000 runs in the season. He made his score in 160 minutee, and bit four sixes and 15 fours. Hardingo made 118, including 15 fours. ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. LONDON, August 22. Rain everywhere interfered with play. Middlesex, first innings, 133 (Wright six wickets for 38, Woolley three for 28); second innings, 334 (Dales 100, Hendren 79, Marriott six wickets for 92). Kent, first innings, 165 (Woolley 95); second innings, 3 runs for no wickets. Sussex, first innings, 148 (Pender four wickets fon 22); second innings, 153 (Bow ley 57). Surrey, first innings, 358 (Shepherd 111, Peach 75, Joacockc 50, Sandham 71, Fender 50, Roberta five wickets for 511. Yorkshire, first innings, 291 for two wickets, declared (Oldroyd 122, Dryland 100). Hampshire, first innings, 137 for seven wickets. Notts beat Nortbanta on the first innings. The other matches were abandoned.— Reuter. AMATEUR ATHLETICS NOTABLE SPRINT PERFORMANCE. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. BRISBANE, August 23. (Received August 24, al 5.5 p.m.) In the State athletic championships, L. C. Parker, the Queensland champion, covered 220 yards in 21 2-ssec, an Australasian record, though it will not be officially recorded, as only two instead of three watches were recording. CANTERBURY CROSS-OOUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. <Pbb United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 23. The annual Cross-country Championship of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Association resulted as follows:—W. G. Morrison (time, 81min 59sec), 1; W. 11. Ward (33min sscc) 2; B. H. Wood (34min 4soc), 3.

BOXING. AUSTRALIAN BOUTS. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, August 23. (Received Aug. 24, at 5.5 p.m.) At the Stadium, Tommy Uren beat Merv. Williams on points for Ihe middle-weight championship of Australia. The battle was strenuous, but not spectacular. Williams led in the first five rounds, but afterwards Uren made the better showing. MELBOURNE.' August 23. (Received Aug. 24. at 5.6 p.m.) Billy Grime easily boat Harrv Whybrow on points. BASKET BALL. A Grade Mornington beat Training College 2 by default. Training College 1 16, Mornington 8. B Grade. South Dunedin 8, Anderson’s Bay 1 6. Toi Toi beat Globe by default. Plata 7, Training College 2 5. Albany 12, Training College 22. Toi Toi 6, Anderson’s Bay B 2 6. Hard to Beat 12, Knox 6. C Grade. South Dunedin 12, Kowhai 9. Toi Toi 20, Torch 0 Mornington 26, Training College 22. Training Qollege 1 12, Mornington 10.