SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21244, 27 January 1931, Page 13

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

YACHTING. • THE SAYONARA CUP. , (United Press Association.) (By Blectrlo Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 25. (Received Jan. 25, at 8 p.m.) The third and final heat of the Sayonara Cup was won by the New South Wales yacht Yanessa, which defeated the Victorian challenge Acrospire IV. lime, 9min 27sec, including handicap rating. Vanessa retains the cup. BOXING. BERG BEATS HESS. (United Press Association;) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) NEW YORK, January 23. (Received Jan. 25, at 8 p.m.) At Chicago Kid Berg. (London) defended his junior welter-weight title and gained a decision over Goldie Hess (ix>s Angeles) in a 10-round bout. SWIMMING. GREAT PERFORMANCE BY RYAN. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) BRISBANE, January 25. (Received Jan. 25, at 8 p.m.) In a 220 yards open handicap Noel Ryan registered 2min 9 l-ss.ee, which is reported to be only l-ssec outside Weisemuller’s world record. " , ■ ' , Tom Boast won the 100 Yards National Backstroke Championship in Iniin 6 4-ssec. GERMAN OLYMPIC TEAM. PROBLEM OF FINANCE. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—dopyrlght.) BERLIN, January 24. (Received Jan. 25. at 8 p.m.) _ The salaries of the officials of the German Athletic Association are being cut by six per cent, to assist in financing the visit of the German Olympic ■ representatives to Los Angeles. BILLIARDS. LINDRUM AND DAVIS. (United Press Association.) (By Blectrlo Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, January 24. (Received Jan. 25, at 8 p.ih.) Lindrum made a break of 1910 in 76 minutes. His score is now 13,408. Davis is 14,508. RUGBY FOOTBALL. SCOTLAND BEATS FRANCE. (British Official Wireless.) (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) RUGBY, January 24. In the international match at Murrayfield to-day Scotland beat France by 6 points (two penalty goals) to 4 (potted goal). , ENDURANCE SWIMMING. THE MANLY CONTEST. (United Press Association.) (By Blectrlo Telegraph—Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 26. (Received Jan. 26, at 10 p.m.) The endurance swimming contest at Manly baths continues to attract attention. The remaining three competitors who entered the water on Saturday retired today, Henderson after 38 hours 10 minutes. Morris after 35 hours 10 minutes, and Jefferson 29 hom-p 45 minutes. Others have taken their places.