SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19271, 8 September 1924, Page 8

SPORTING.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE WARWICK FARM MEETING. SUCCESS OF N.Z. HORSES. GLENTRUIN AND THE CYPHER WIN. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 7. , (Received Sept. 7, at 5.5 p.m.) The Warwick Farm races, held on tho Randwick cousre, were the centre of much interest in view of the approaching A.J.C. spring meeting. The weather was fine, and the going good. The attendance was large. New Zealand horses figured prominently, winning the two chief events, and were placed in two others... Glentruin’s victory in tho Warwick Handicap was specially 'meritorious, as she defeated a number of leading sprinters in time equalling a Randwick record, and snatching a victory from another New Zealander by a narrow margin. The Cypher made a fine finish in the September Handicap, stalling off a great effort by Irish Rhythm. Results;— _ Three-year-oid Handicap (Second Division). —Solidify 1, Border Chief 2, Bonaparte 3 There were 14 starters, including Giggle. Won by a length. Time. Imin 384 sec. Flying Welter.—Black Adder 1, Villcroy 2, Director 3. There were 19 starters, which included Cistercian, Bathos, Ktllochra. Lasoelles. Wen cosily by four lengths. Time. Imin 25isoc. \Varwick Stakes. —Glentruin 1, Father’s Voice 2, Braehead 3. The other starters were: The Monk, Otacre, Heroic, Pteropod, Duke Isinglass, Trimacre, Dancer, and Golden Voice. The first to move were Glentruin. The Monk, and Braehead, but Father's Voice quickly moved to the front from Braehead, Glontruin’s position being unchanged into the straight. Glentruin forged ahea dbefore she reached the St. Leger stand, and finished a short neck ?n front of Father’s Voice, who beat Braehead by three lengths. Time Imin H^sec. September Handicap.—The Cypher 1. Irish Rythm 2, Polyoletan 3. The 18 starters included Sunny Loch. The O-nher was the quickest away, attended by Irish Rythm and Sunny Loch. At the mile Polycletan was in charge, with Mirthmaker nearest. The Cypher having fallen back. Polycletan led to the straight from Mirthmaker and Irish Rhythm, The Cypher being next. Passing the distance,. The Cypher came with a rush on the outside, fought out a good finish with Irish Rhythm,. and won by a length and a-half. Time. 2min sjsec. Farceur, Highlander, and Mountbatten ran unplaced in the Liverpool Mile. MELBOURNE, September 7. (Received Sept. 7. at 5.5 p.m.) The Menisie Stakes resulted as follows: Englefield 1, Spearfelt 2, Whittier 3. Sixteen starters. Won by a length and aquarter. Time, Imin sSsec. # ■■ RACING IN ENGLAND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, September 6. (Received Sept. 7, at 5.5 p.m.) The Princo Edward Handicap resulted as follows: Kwannon 1, Norseman 2, Bellman 3. Ten started. Won by a head.—Reuter. ASHBURTON" WEIGHTS. (Pee .United Peess Association.) WELLINGTON, September 7. The following are. the weights for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting; Pen&croft Hurdles Handicap. One mile and three-quarters.—En Route 11.2, Lcforte 10.9, Mandrake 10.6, Radiac 9.10, Agnola 9.8.. Wharfedale 9.7, Grim Joke 9.3, Pomposa 5.2, Voti&t 9.0. Braomar Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Happy Warrior 9.2, Mountain Lion 9.2, Lucinette 8. 11, Footfall 8.10, Count Cavour 8.9, All British 8.6, Kukume 8.1, Prosperity 7.12, Stream 7:12, Picanianny 7.11, Jubilant 7.11, Fresco 7.11. Tinwald Handicap, of 250sovs. Seven furlongs.—Pilhowinkie 9.8, Palestrina 9.0, Deucalion 8.6, Kilfane 8.3, Tresliam 78, Printemps 7.6, Clareina 7.6, Starmist 7.5, Dame Straitlace 7.0, All British 6.13, Zero Hour 6.12, Paddy’s Hope 6.12. Allenton Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— The Polymman 9.5, Lava 8.2, Heraldry 8.0, March Off 7,12, Flying Master 7.11, Bonatio 7.7, Markio 7.7, La Reve 7.4, JTull Swing 7.3, Retrospect 7.3, Brown Lady 6.12, Soxette 6.11, Squint 6.11. ' Alford Hack. Welter Handicap. Six furlongs.—Miss Minerva 9.0, Sun Up 8.13, March Off 8.12, Bbnatic 8.7, Tempe 8.7, Ophir 8.5, Rene Mavis 8.4, To Anau Lad 8.3, Bon Skirl 8.2, Escarpment 8.1, Dollarpiece 7.11, Sayonaee 7.11, Bonnywood 7.11. Spring Handicap. Six furlongs.—Many Kittle 9.7, Songbird 9.0, Moorland 8.0, Kenmore 7.2, The Harp 7.1, Paddy’s Hope 6.13, Jackeroo 6.7. Selma Handicap Trot (harness). —Bagpipes, Molly Bell, Auto, Copra, General Bingen, Sea Pearl, Betty’s Boy, Direct Tod, Joy Bells, Princess Thorpe, Megala, Master Don, Lyonwood, Juan Dillon, Jimmy Chimes, Succession, Great Epsom, Jingai scratch, Rex Minto, Frank’ Dillon, Winsome Melody 12yds behind, Haunui, Cup Day, Logic, King Sandy, Axtel 36, Paradox, Bingenette 48, Awa Moa 6.0. OTAKI-MAORI WEIGHTS. (Pee United Peess Association.) WELLINGTON, September 7. The following are the' weights for the Otaki-Maori Racing Club’s meeting: Kapiti Hurdle Handicap. One mile and ahalf.—Bonibrook 10.10, Waimatoa 10.4, Gold Piece 9.13, Crowhurst 9.13, Alabama 9.8, Pillage 9.2, Koauan 9.0, Birkenella 9.0, Manutai 9.0. Katiiiiku Handicap. Seven furlonge.—Mountain Signal 9.0, Waetea 8.7, Star Ranger 8.5, Opa 8.4, All Gold 8.2, Asleep 7.11, Gluement 7.9, Otauru 7.7,' Wesibroke 7.7, Clarinda 7.7, Kilintha 7.7, Lipsol 7.5, Panache 7.8. To One Makitonore Memorial Stakes. One mile .and a-quarter.—Rouen 9.5, Sunart 8.12, Potuki 8.0, Correspondent 7.11, Tanadees 7.9, Nukumai 7.9, Megan 7.4, Clandhu 7.4, Helen Rufus 7.2, Happy Days 7.1, Hyrax 7.0, Bitters 7 0, Askari 6.12, KiHaire 6.9. XAihiko Handicap. Six lurlongs.—Mountain Signal 9.0, Purscproud 8.11, Imperial Spark 8.8, Alabama 8.5, Lady Gay 8.3, La Reve 8.3, Papaponga 8.1, Bonideer 7.13, Bonnie Gold 7.12, Eequimoaux 7.12, Scaled Orders 7.7, Birth Mark 7.7, Calm Eve 7.7, Kilhoprite 7.7, Mass Odille 7.7, Somes 7.7. Waitama Handicap. Six furlongs.—Last Crust 9.0, Lady Fingers 8.11, Rouex 8.5, Rose of Athena 8.4, Counter Attack 7.13, Entre Nona 7.0, Avonlea 7.9. Taumaka Welter Handicap. One mile and 55 yards.—Kalakana 9.11, Opa 9.0, Dominant 8.11, Killoch 8.9, Peach Brandy 8.9, Gluement 8.7, Kilia 8.2, Eonena 8.0, Eonifant 8.0, Idanoe 8.0, Panache 8.0. Kereihi Roere Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Happy Days 9.0, Rose of Athens 8.12, Tanadees 8.12, Tussore 8.12, Counter Attack 8.10, Ihapotoa 8.9, Cloasanta 8.6, Equitable 8.6, Hyrax 8.6, Pantier 8.5, Martulla 8.3, Birkie 8.2, Kilfaire 8.2, Stream 8.0, Kilceit 8.0. Merry Queen 8.0, Gold Stream 8.0. POLO. THE AMERICAN TOURNAMENT. Press Association—By Telegraph—-Copyright. NEW YORK, September 4. Westbury Lacey was elected field captain of the British polo team after the resignation of Hurndall on Thursday. The officail team for Saturday has been announced by Colonel Miller (chairman of the Selection Committee). Kirkwood will be at No. 1, Hurndall at No. 2, Atkinson at No. 3, and Lacey back. Lacey is the only 10-goal man in the team. Kirkwood and Atkinson are eight-goal men. —Neuter. GAMES POSTPONED. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, September G. (Received Sept. 7, at 5.5 p.m.) Owing to rain" the first international polo game at Meadowbrook has been postponed till Tuesday.—Router. OLYMPIC PERFORMERS. Press Association—By telegraph—Copyright. SAN FRANCISCO, September S. (Received Sept. 7,' at 5.5 p.m.) Twenty-three membcis of the Australian Olympic' team, including Charlton, sail on Tuesday from here aboard the Tahiti. Charlton is expected to give an exhibition here.— A. and N.Z. Cable. LAWN TENNIS. INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT. NEW YORK, September 6. (Received Sept. 7, at 5.5 p.m.) In tho National Tournament Doubles Brookes and Schlesingor tied with Tilden and Hardy, 6—l, 6—B, 6—6, when rain stopped the watch. —A. and N.Z. Cable. GOLF. MELBOURNE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association— By Telegiapn—Copyright, MELBOURNE, September 7. (Received Sept. 7, at 5.5 p.m.) At golf Russell is the winner of tho Open Championship. C. H. Fawcett won the Amateur Foursomes Championship.

SCULLING. DISPUTE OVER AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 7. (Received September 7, at 5.5 p.m.) It is official stated on behalf of the New South Wales League of Scullers that the league does not recognise the Hannan-Arnst race as for tho Australasian, championship title on the ground that the holder of the title, officially endorsed by Australia, is W. M’Devitt. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND GAMES. (Pee United Peess Association.) AUCKLAND, September 7. The following are tho results of Saturday’s matches: —City 17 beat Devonport 13; Newton 26 beat Athletics 18 ; Marist 35 beat Mangere 5. ATHLETICS. TEN MILES RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP. Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 7. \ (Received September 7, at 5.5 p.m.) The New South Wales Ten Miles Running Championship was won by A. Gainsford in 55min 33Jaec, BOXING. AUSTRALIAN MATCHES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, September 7. (Received September 7, at 5.5 p.m.) At the Stadium Hairy Collins, champion welter-weight, knocked out Erfiie Rico in the second round. The fighting was sultry while it lasted. MEiLBOURNE, September 7. (Received September 7, at 6.5 p.m.) Angell Bell beat Curley Wilshur on points at the end of the sixteenth round, when the police stopped the contest. BASKET BALL. B GRADE. Albany 14, beat Bata 10. Albany 13, beat Defiance 6. Toi Toi 20, beat Blue Triangle 0. Blue Triangle B 16, beat Knox 6. South Dunedin 18, beat Hard to Beat 8. VISIT OP OAMARU TEAMS. On Saturday evening three teams of Oamaru basketballers were tho guests of the Business Men’s Class of the Y.M.CA. The visitors were victorious in both the men’s games against the Business Mian’s teams, and the ladies proved too much for the ladies’ team from the Y.W.C.A. At a "social function which followed expressions of welcome and appreciation were voiced by Mr Drew (Y.M;C.A. secretary), Mr Hanna (physical direct**), and Mr W, Fraser (representing the Business Men’s Class). These were responded to by the visitors. Messrs J. Haig and W. R. Sinclair contributed musical items.