SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19261, 27 August 1924, Page 8

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

WINGATUI NOTES. By Sentinel. Dull and atmospheric conditions carrying a threat of rain did not appear too pr°mising at Wingatui yesterday morning, hut matters in that direction improved a« noon approached. All the fast work took place on the inside grass track. Bachelor Gay reeled half a mile in 51 2-ssec, but did not walk 100 well after bis task. Royot Wink, Bon Skirl, and King Sol broke off at* tho six furlong post, but the last-named was slow to move, and Bon Skirl appeared to suffer interference after going two furlongs, and dropped back. Royal Wink and King Sol finished together in Imin 19 4-ssec. All British reeled off half a mile in 51 2-ssec. Kei'b and Avispado did five furlongs in Imin 5 l-?sec, both going well. Gorgeous was beating Courtly Hose at the end of five furlongs in Imin 5 2-sscc. Tione, without being fully extended, strode over five furlonga in Imin Tscc. A FabriLoff mare schooled better than Fabriano. Cassells gave a satisfactory display over the schooling fences. Raconteur shaped better than Orange Bittere and (Cairnmuir in a school over the hurdles. Golden City gave a good school, but only at hunting pace. Several others did useful work. MABTON ACCEPTANCES. (Peb United Press Association.) MARTON, August 26. The following are the acceptances for the Marten Racing Club’s spring meeting: Trial Plate. Five furlongs.—-Pureeproud, Ruby Red, Logic, Miss Odilla, Kilmint, h iery Lad, Eh Timi, Kawa, My Hobby, Serene, Fraeola, Slump, Brushwood Boy, Sky Drue, Beaumont, Pratique, Kyla, Black Rock, Bonogue, Wccta, Tutankamcn, Wastbroke, Luarne, Awa, Silver Shadow, Bonhomme, Frilford, Tegalo. Importer, Sanctuary, Lady Ristori, Teebir, Azect, Pronto, Sealed Orders, Bravato, Kauaka. Hack Hurdles. One mile and five Landbord 11.3, Alaric 11.0. Brigadier Bill 70.6, Lark Hail 10.4. Demand 10.4, Glencaarn 10.4, Crowhurst 9.13, Goldpiane 9.11, Hies Mickey 9.10 Velociform 9.7, He Tahi 9.5, Crown Coin 9.0, ’ Eiothenes 9.0, Birkenella 9.0, Suspicom 9.0, Smpyrcan 9.0, Sausalina 9.0, Maniatere 9.0, Pourihoiho 9.0, . , Spring Hack Handicap. Eight furlongs and a-half,—Tanadees 9.0, Mountain Signal 8.0, The Curragh 8.7, Watca 8,5, Stronghold 8.3, Dominant 8.2, Clarinda 8.0, Lady Comet 7.13, Panache 7.7, Rebuff 7.7. Marion Handicap, of 270sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Arch Salute 8.8, Musketoon, Cold Steel 8.5, Stork 7.5, 1/Amour 7.12, Correspondent 7.12, Diamond Ring 7.8, Helen Rufus 7.7, Megan 7.5, Black Cruiser 7.0. Askori 7.0, Cleasanta 6.12. Electric Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Rehutai 9.0, Kuhio 8.8, Chairman 8.5, Quiescent 8.4, Fool’s Paradis© 8.2, Alabama 8.1, Dangle 7.13, Loyal Maid 7.3, Kilceit 7.12, Ilka 7.11, Muscari 7.7, La Revo 7.5, Troilus 7.3, Bon March© 7.5, Lucrative, Lady Risr tori, Westbrooke 7.0, Heron 7.0, Miss Vora 7.0, Waitohi, Mount More 7.0. Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.—Prince Abbey 7.13, Quest 7.11, Royal Divorce 7.11. Lody Bentinck 7.9, Fleeting 7.8, Bumptious 7.8, Avola 7.5, Clandhu 7.5, Startle 7.5, Happv Days 7.5, Kuhio 7.1, Day Guard 7.0, Counter Attack 7.0, Birkie 6.10, Equitable 6.10, Crown Gem 6.7. Tnaenui Hack Welter Seven furlongs. Whetenui 9.11, Atapo, Mountain Signal 8.13, Lady Joyce 8.11, Mountain Top -8.10, Puet Eire 8.10, Stronghold 8.10, Merry Queen 8.9, Knighthood 8.7, Shining Armour 8.5, Velvet King 8.4, Brushwood Boy 8.2, Transformer 8.0, Merry Ann 8.0, Taitaiata 8.0, Fiery Lad 8.0, Eiothenes 8.0, Coral 8.0, Mountain Bell 8.0, Koauau 8.0. Hack Steeplechase. Two miles and a-half. ■ —Gamecock 10.11, Guanaco 10.10, Mahia 10.9, Bonnibrook 10.7, Militaire 9.13, Prince 9.11. Blue Hall 9.10, Ringi 9.8, Whizz Bang 9.6, Silk Rein 9.0, Oneroa 9.0. A REFRACTORY RACEHORSE. Association—By Telegraph—Ceexn prbt SYDNEY, August 26. (Received Aug. 26, at 10 p.m.) Nigger Minstrel landed in good condition. His unshipping proved a difficult task, as he refused to enter the box, plunging and kicking wildly. Finally he was tempted inside by pieces of lump sugar, and swung safely on to the wharf. RANGITTKEI ACCEPTANCES. (Peb United Pbess Association.) MARTON, August 26. The following are the acceptances for the Rangitekei Hunt Club meeting: Trial Plate, of 90s ova. Five furlongs.— Ruby Red, Logic, Miss Odille, Westbrooke, Fiery Lad, IJh Timi, Rawa, Serene, Brushwood Boy, Slump, Birthmark, Sky Blue, Beaumont, Pratique, Kyla, Black Rock, Sausalino, Bonogue, Wccta, Tutankhamen, Luarne, Frilford, Megalo, Purseproud, Sanctuary, Importer, Ladv Ristori, Pronto, Teebir, Sealed Orders, Brava, Aquilcga* Kauaku. Hunters’ Hurdles, of 90sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Crowhurst 11.0, Diamond Nap 10.7. Gay Bobbie 10.7, Kaika 9.13, Supporter 9.11, Ethiopian 9.10. Rajput 9.0, Aquiiega 9.0. Rangitikei Hunt Cup, of lOOsovs. Three miles. —Oak Rose 12.3, Ringi 10.10, Whizz Bang 10.8, Onipoto 10.7. Aotea 10.5, Cambric 10.5, Kaforte. 9.13, Ah Fu 9.7, Tonukohe 9.7, Rosemount 9.7, Gilgia 8.7, Haerenga 9.7. Heaton Park Handicap, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—Arch Salute 8.8, Comical 8.8, Quest 8.2, Sir Burnett 8.1, Royal Divorce 8.0, L’Amour 8.0, Correspondent 7.12, Stork 7.12, Fleeting 7.10, Happy Days 7.9, Helen Rufus 7.7, Startle 7.7. Avola 7.7, Festivity 7.7, Counter Attack 7.3, Black Cruiser 7.3, Cleasanta 7.3, Snatcher 7.2, Day Guard 7.2, Kuhio 7.0, Crown Gem 7.0. Merry Queen 7.0, Hallowvonia 7.0. Equitable 7.0. Makaraka Hack Handicap, of SOsovs. Six furlongs.—Whetunui 9.0, Chairman B.G, Quiescent 8.4. Fool’s Paradise 8.2, Alabama 8.1, Dangle 7.13, Ilka- 7.11. La Rove 7.5, Troillus 7.5, Bon Marche 7.5, Lucrative 7.3, Bonogne 7 2, Lady Ristori 7.0, Ruby Red 7.0, Westbrooke 7.0, Heron 7.0, Kawa 7.0, Freeola 7.0, Pronto 7.0, Wecta. 7.0, Sealed Orders 7.0, Waitohi 7.0, Silver Shadow' 7.0, Awa 7.0, Mountain Qre 7.0, Slump 7.0, Logic 7.0.

Taitaiata Hack Hurdles, of 190sovs. One mile and a-half.—Landbird, AJaric, Bonibrook, Brigadier Bill. Lark Hall, Demand, Militairo, Goldplane, Mias Mickey, Alabama. Velociform, Mahia, Te Tahi, Crown Coin, Eleothenes, Suspicion, Empyrean, Sansalino. Maniatcre. Silk Rein, Koauau. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Gay Bobbie 12.0, maligan 11.10, Crowhurst 11.7, Adrienne 11.0, Kaika 11.0, Rajput 10.12, Supporter 10.9. Lady Comet 10.9, Kaiwana 10.7, Tonukohe 10.7, Oneroa 10.7, Gilgia 10.7. Wairoma Hade Handicap, of OOsove. Seven furlongs.—Rehutai 10.0, Brigadier Bill 9.7, AJapo 9.3, Mountain Signal 8.18, Lady Joyce 8.11, Mountain Top 8.10, The Curragh 8.10, Peutetre 8.10, .Stronghold 8.10, Waetea 8.8, Knighthood 8.6, Velvet, King Bi2, Transformer 8.0, Fiery Lady 8.0, Panache 8,0, Coral 8,0, Mountain Bell 8.0, The Emperor 8.0.

SALE OF PARODY REPORTED. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, August 26. It is rumoured that Mr Greenwood has sold Parody at a high price. No details are available. (Received Aug. 26, at 10 p.m.) Mr W. Pearson has purchased Parody. The price is unstated. The filly will remain in Mason’s stable to train for the forthcoming Randwick meeting, including the Epsom and Metropolitan. GOLF IN AMERICA. A PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. NEW YORK, August 25. (Received August 26, at 8.10 p.m.) In the qualifying round of the professional golfers’ tournament Farrell was first with a score of 143. Kirkwood, with 149, failed to qualify.—Reuter. LADIES' HOCKEY. OTAGO ASSOCIATION. The meeting' of the executive of the Otago Ladies’ Hockey Association was held on Monday. Mrs Nelson presiding. The Secretary reported that the Southland secretary was endeavouring to arrange a match in Dunedin on Southland’s return from the New Zealand tournament, the match to bo played on Saturday, September 13. This would depend on the finals in the tournament.—lt was decided that the Southland secretary should wire arrangements later. It was also decided to leave the ground arrangements, etc., until definite word was received. The Caledonian Ground had been secured for tho match, South Otago v. Otago, on Saturday next. It was decided to commence this match at 2.30, as the team wished to return by the 5.10 train. Mr P. Shacklock’s offer to entertain the visitors to afternoon tea was accepted with thanks. Regarding the B Grade final, it was decided 0 to play Triangle (winner of first section) v. Momona (winner of second section) at 1.15 on the Caledonian Ground, prior to the representative match. The secretary was instructed to write lettem of thanks to Mr W. Webber fon the offer of his launch, and to the Ravensbourne Football Club for the invitation to its dance, to entertain the Southland team, the non-ac-ceptance of these offers being due to the Southland team being unable to stop in Dunedin on tho way north. A GRADE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The following players are requested to attend a practice at Carisbiook on Thursday night at 7.30:—P. Guest, Z. Morice (Momona), A. Foley, M. Adams, J. Hanlin, I>. Coghill (Otago), E. Ballontync, M. Thomson, B. G rigor. J. Black (University), L. Spittle.

A. Tumor, A. Smith, and C. Edgar (Training College). Mias E. Ballantyno was appointed captain and Mies I>. Coghill deputy-captain for Saturday's match versus South Otago, and for the Central tour. B GRADE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The following team has been selected to play against Strath-Taieri: —Misses Walken (Triangle), Dong (Technical 0.G.), Blagdon (Otago), Sims (Triangle), Ireland (Technical 0.G.), Brockie (Momona), Gosney (Momona), Dattimer (Otago), Hanlin (Taieri), Miller (Waiata), Mason (Ravensbourne), Wcdderspoon (Taieri). The team will leave Dunedin on Friday, September 5, and will play in Middlomarch in the afternoon, returning to Dunedin on Saturday, September 6. A practice will be held at Cansbrook Ground on Thursday night at 7.30.