LAND AND WATER.

Otago Witness, Issue 3500, 12 April 1921, Page 38

LAND AND WATER.

ATHLETICS. The Otago Centre, N.Z.A.A.A., opened the harrier season at the Caversham School on Saturday afternoon. There was a laree representation from all the clubs present thus promising well for the coming season. In the unavoidable absence of the president Mr L. Sanderson (vice-president) declared the season open, and sent the slow pack away, with Mr E. Mowatt as captain, the fast pack being despatched a few minutes later under the whistle of Mr O. W. Five. The hares laid a good trail, which was followed at a steady pace by both packs. Leaving the Caversham School, it followed the Main South road for a short distance, and led over Calton Hill to Mr Hamilton’s farm, thence going southward towards Green Island Beach. Here it turned over the hills towards the football grounds, and then on to the Main road. Along the road the packs sot a merry pace into Caver sham, and concluded a good run with final sprint, H. A. Ashby (Cargill Road Harriers) reaching the hall first. The harriers were then entertained to tea by Mr E. Rosevear (president). BOXING, FEATHER-WEIGiHT CORTEST. LONDON, April 5. At the National Sporting Club, Mick H'Adam, of Glasgow, beat Alf. Lewis, o. New Zealand feather-weight. The referee stopped the contest in the first round. DEMPSEY-CARPENTIER FIGHT. NEW YORK, April 7. Mr Tex Rickard has announced that the Pempsey-Carpentier fight will be held in New

Jersey on July 2. He will decide in a few days whether it will be at Jersey City, Newark, or Atlantic City. Governor Edwards of New Jersey has approved of the plana. Rickard! raid that the fight will be one of 12 rounds, no decision being given. An arena will be built to seat 50,000, and the prices will be from five to 50 dollars. Dempsey will leave Seattle to-night for New York to begin training immediately. FOOTBALL. O.R.F.U. MEETING. A meeting of the O.R.F.U. was held on Monday, when the following members were present:—Messrs H. Harris (chairman), V. Cavanagh, D. Stuart, St. J. J. Dunne, W. Brown, H. H. S. White, A. M'Donald, G. Nelson, W. Strong, H. Cook, S Styche. P. J. Priest. R. Procter, J. Foley, A. Bringans, and Hr, Evans. Before the ordinary business commenced Mr White spoke in appreciative terms of the excellent services rendered to the union by the president. These remarks were heartily endorsed by members. —Mr Harris briefly returned thanks, saying it hail always been a pleasure to preside at the meetings, and that the utmost assistance had always been given him bv the committee. After some discussion it was decided to open the season for all grades on Saturday, April 23. It was resolved to grant the same privileges to school boys and 'coaches as was done last year. Advice from Australia states that the following programme has been arranged for the New Zealand Universities’ team which is to visit Sydney:—2Bth May, v. Sydney University (first test); 4th June, v. R.M.C., Duntroon; Bth, v. Combined Schools; 11th, v. Sydney Universitv (second test) ; 15th, v. Sydney University (third test). The fixture against Combined Schools is provisional. If it is not played the fixture will be one against a fifteen of first grade strength. NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. WELLINGTON, April 7. At a meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union, Canterbury asked! that the test match in connection with the visit of the South African team should be held in Christchurch. It was decided to leave the matter over until the itinerary of the visiting team had been drawn up. The University Rugby team asked permission to tour Australia. The request was agreed to, Mr George Lusk being appointed manager. The team will leave on May 17, and will return on June 15. THE SOUTHLAND R.F.U. AND A PROFESSIONAL COACH. As will have been observed from an advertisement recently published by us, the Southland Rugby Union resolved this year upon a new departure, the appointment of a professional coach. Two applications were received by the union for the position—from E. E. Booth and W. Johnston, both members of tho “All Black” team of 1905. Mr Booth’s application was conveyed by telegram, with the information that a letter was following, while Mr Johnston asked for a salary of £6 a- week, together with the proceeds of a. benefit match at the close of the season. When the applications came before the meeting of the committee of management of the union last week a great deal of opposition, mainly from old players, was offered to the appointment of a professional coach, the argument being that the result of securing a professional coach 'would be to standardise the play and that the local amateur coaches were efficient enough to meet all requirements. Eventually it was agreed “that all sub-xynions and clubs be asked to express an opinion as to the amount of support that would be forthcoming in the event of this union appointing a professional coach.” “ SPRINGBOKS’ ” VISIT TO AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, April 6. At a meeting of the Rugby Union a number of South Africans formed themselves into a committee to arrange entertainments during the coining visit of the “Springboks.” LAWN TENNIS. DAVIS CUP MATCHES. LONDON, April 4. In declining the Selection Committee's invitation to join the British Davis Cup team, Mr F. M. B. Fisher, the ex-New Zealand tennis player, declares that he has no confidence in the committee, which, he states, lias badly failed in its obligations towards the game. British lawn tennis is at a low ebb, and will continue to be under the present committee's regime. Mr Fisher describes the amazing blunders of the last two years, by which failures have been selected over the heads of men who emerged from a strenuous season with a succession of victories. He also refers to “ cliqueism run mad while an incompetent, apathetic association sits as an acquiescent spectator.” AUSTR ALA SI A’S REPRESENTATION. SYDNEY, April 9. Letters from Brookes were read at a meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association stating that Paterson, O'Hara Wood, Thomas, and Heath were not available for Davis Cup selection, and advising that the team be chosen from Anderson, Hawkes, Peach, and Todd, but suggest ing that the selection be deferred until after the interstate championship meeting between New South Wales and Victoria at the end of April. C GRADE FINAL. Caversham, the winners of the first section, played Cosy Dell, the winners of the second section, in the final of the C Grade competition on Saturday afternoon. The game resulted in a win for Cosy Dell, who were the runners-up to Green Island last year. Totals' —Cosy Dell, 10 sets (103 games); Caversham, 4 sets (80 games). JUNIOR LAWN TENNIS. The schools’ lawn tennis tournament was continued on the Anderson’s Bay courts on Saturday. Pupils from all flic Dunedin High and Collegiate Schools took part in the contest, and for the first time the finals of tile girls’ and boys’ events were played at one joint gathering. Results' GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Third! Round. —D. Manchester beat B. Oram, 7 —5; V. Nichols beat V. King, 7 —l; J. Grove beat P. Wrightson, 7 —5. Semi-final (part only).— -V. Nichols beat J. G rove, 7 —5. BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Semi-final.—D. N. M'Gregor (M'Glashan College) beat 1). Jolly (Boys’ High School), 7—3; E. B. Stewart M'Gl.) beat Kimnont (8.H.5.) by default

Final. —D. N. M'Gregor heat E. B. Stewart 9—7. GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. Second Round. —D. Horrell and J. Grove (Col.) beat W. Grant and S. Stark (Col.), 7 —4; N. Moloney and N. Gray (Arch.) beat R. Vaughan and B. Oram (St. H.), 7 —4; V. Nichols and M. Herbert (St. H.) beat G. Smith and P. Wrightson (St. H.), 7 —2; D. Manchester and G. Manchester beat V. King and V. M'George (Col), 7 —2. Semi-final.—D. Horrell and J. Grove beat N Moloney and N. Gray, 7 —2; V. Nichols and M. Herbert beat D. Manchester and G. Manchester, 7 —4. Final.—V. Nichols and! M. Herbert beat D. Horrell and J. Grove, 7—5. BOYS’ HANDICAP DOUBLES. Semi-final.—l. Jolly and W. Jolly (8.H.5.) 40, Sunderland and Douglas (8.H.5.) 28; Ennis and D. Jolly (8.H.5.) 40, Allan and | King (M'Gl.) 37. Final.—l. Jolly and W. Jolly 40, Ennis and! D. Jolly 36. GIRLS’ HANDICAP SINGLES. Fifth Round. —M. Herbert (St. H.) 30, G. Manchester (Col.) 25; V. Nichols (St. H.) 30, S. Todd (St. D.) 28. Semi-final.—M. Herbert 30, P. Wilkinson (G.H.S.) 21; V. Nichols 30, E. Simons (G.H.S.) 27. 1 BOYS’ HANDICAP SINGLES. Third Round.—l. Jolly (8.H.5.) 30, Stevens (M'GL) 25; D. Jolly (8.H.5.) 30, Rivers (8.H.5.) 22; Gray (M'Gl.) 30, Dickinson (8.H.5.) by default; Allan (M'Gl.) 30, Nimmo (8.H.5.) 18. Semi-final.—l. Jolly 30, D. Jolly 26; Allan 30, Gray 15. Final—J. J. Allan (M'Glashan) 30, I. Jolly (Boys’ High) 27. * GIRLS’ CONSOLATION SINGLES. For this event 66 girls entered, and the winners of the first four rounds were R, Vaughan (St. H.) J. Oram (St. H.), B. Edie / a i a-?* Mackenzie (G.H.S.), N. Moloney (Arch.), N. Cunningham (Col),' V. M'George (Col.), and S. Stark (Col.). Fifth Round.—R, Vaughan 30, J. Oram 24; R. Mackenzie 30, B. Edie 26; N. Moloney 30, N Cunningham 27; S. Stark 30, V. M'George Semi-final.—R. Vaughan 30, R. Mackenzie 2 U .N • Moloney 32, S. Stark 30. h mal.—Norah Moloney (Archerfield) 30, Rhona \ aughan (St. Hilda’s) ly. B GRADE COMPETITION. fina l the 13 Grade lawn tennis competition which was played on Saturday afternoon between Moaaa and Roslyn, resulted in a Win for the former club. Last year this competition was won by Cosy Dell, Anderson s Bay being the runners up 4 ?et al (^mes). 10 (96 ’ R oslyn, COLF. KIRKWOOD IN AMERICA. T , TT , . NEW YORK, April 7. Jock Hutchison (the Chicago professional) won the golf championship at White Sulphur Springs with a score of 288 for 72 holes. iUrkwoodi (the Australian professional) tied with Fothermgham for fourth place with a score of 293.KirvlviT nC u professionals agree that Kirkwood has the greatest collection of trick POS3 ; SBed an y golfer, but oonmdei that continued practice along those lines will prevent him ever taking a high rank in championship events. MIXED FOURSOMES AT ST. CLAIR. Mr Sidey also handed a trophy to Mr Hooking and another, on Mrs Si'dey’s beW to Miss Snodgrass. _ e following- were the best cards handed

SCULLING. SYDNEY, April 8. R. Arnst (the ex-champion sculler) is a passenger by the Manuka for Wellington to row II aim on. ARNST CLAIMS CHAMPIONSHIP. _. , , , , SYDNEY, April 8. Dick Arnst formally claims the world’s sculling championship. He explains that his challenge to Barry, was perfectly in order, but that the latter did not accept it within the stipulated three months. yachting. The annual race for the championship of Otago Harbour was won by Tucana, which completed the course in shr 25min 55 sec Anms took shr 34min 26 3-ssec, and the only other starter, Waimana, retired. The sealed handicap was won by Anriis, which received llmin from Tucana. A strong two-reef north-easter was blowing. PIGEON FLYING. The North Dunedin Racing Pigeon Club flew an interval race from Tima.ru on Saturday, an _ airline distance of 107 miles. Slight rain was experienced. There were 22 birds, representing 11 lofts. Mr Tearce acted as liberator. Results : T. Umber’s Black Prince (velocity 1154yds 2ft Tin), 2hr 41min. 1; 11. Brown’s Black Beauty (velocity 1125yds Ift. 4in), 2hr 44min, 2; J. Williams's Shamrock (velocity 1110yds Oft sin , 2hr 48min, 3; J. Holland’s bird (velocity 1096yds Oft sin), 2hr 50min, 4; W. Watson’s bird (velocity 970yds 2ft sin) 3hr 12min, 5. Also flew: Birds owned by Zimmerman S. Hutchison. E. Wilkie, J. Casov, C. Conley, and >S. Duncan. OTAGO HUNT. The opening of the hunting season took place on Saturday afternoon. The Otago Hunt has during the course of its existence experienced its ups and downs, but the club lias now a permanent annual racing license, so that, its finances are practically assured. This will do a great deal towards helping the club to take in more extensive country and hold meets in the various country districts. It is true that tho fivo couple of hounds is a small pack, but in the near future the club hopes to have upwards of 15 couples. At the meet on Saturday there were 16 straight-goers, and all the horses got round without any difficulty, although the jumps were much sriffer than in any previous season. The hounds were cast in the northern part of Ilunterficld, and the south wind prevailing gave a good serving scent, which the hounds picked up quickly, and rattled

off on at a good pace. The trail struck due south, then bending to the right over nice grassy fields and a stubble; thence through a gorse paddock, rounding the plantation on the western side of Hunterfield, and crossing a double to the lane. A little further on a second double was encountered. The trail then led to the south side of Seaview. and finally took a left-hand turn and struck due east, checking in close proximity to Mr Ernest Quelch’s residence overlooking the coast. The huntsman (Mr D. Wheeler) was mounted on a nice light bay cob, and the whip (Mr E. Buddicomb) on a good upstanding dark bay cob. They carried out their duties with credit to the hunt. Three lady followers gave a good display of horsemanship. The master (Mr J. Mowat), assisted by the deputy master (Mr R, Brunton), controlled the field in an efficient manner. There is ample evidence that the class of hunter in use on Saturday is a vast improvement on previous years. RIFLE SHOOTINC. The Dunedin Defence Rifle Club fired the second competition for Mr Blair’s prizes on Saturday. Scores:

KIWI DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB. The second competition foT the club’s prizes was fired on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members. The weather remained fine, but the wind, a front one, was about the worst experienced this season. At times at 600 yards it was impossible to judge whether right or left, consequently the scoring was extremely low. Riflemen Gillick and Stewart shot v/e! 1 at 300 yards, and Stewart again at 600 yards. His was a great shoot on the day—33 and 29 (62) off the rifle. Conditions, seven shots and sighter at 300 and 600 yards. Scores:

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Council of the Utago Acclimatisation Society was held on Monday, there being present: Messrs G. W. M- intosh (president), Cowie, Hungerford Lutterworth, Conn, Cousins, Rutherford" Long, Howes, E. E. Jenkins, and C. S.' Jenkins. It was resolved to purchase 2000 rounds of ammunition for deer culling purposes. Ihe Marine Department wrote regretting inability to grant the society the use of the hatchery at Fembroke.—Received. The Curator reported that a total of 448,000 fry had been liberated during 19201921, wnile 20,912 yearlings had been placed in various rivers. The two-year-old trout distributed numbered 8200. —Received. In connection with the Finance Committee’s report, which was of a formal nature, the secretary (Air Hanning) mentioned that the society was £IOO better off this year from the sale of fishing licenses. Mr Howes, referring to the introduction of the fresh-water shrimp from Australia, expressed the opinion that they would improve the growth of trout very largely. During his fishing excursions he had examined the fish lie had caught, but had not discerned any sign of them having eaten the shrimp that was said to exist in certain rivers.—The President mentioned that £lO had been voted towards the initial expense of getting the fresh-water shrimp over. The fact that the shooting season for native and imported game, under the Animals’ Protection Act, this year, did not open till Monday, May 2, was emphasised by the president.

Miss Snodgrass and Hockin Gross. s 87 Bp. 9 - Tl. 7ft Miss Cossens and Amt-man .. 91 11 ■ °fl Miss V. Watson and Macbeth 96 15 - PI Mrs Smith and D. D. M‘Garth v 96 15 — 81 Mr and Mrs W. D. M'Oarthv 87 5 fiO Mrs Mooney and Drake . 94 12 82 Miss Watson and Wight . 92 9 — Miss Glendining and Mooney 96 12 — 84

300 600 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Rifleman Holland 32 33 — — 65 Rifleman Bannerman .. 28 29 6—63 Rifleman Mathews 32 28 1 — 61 Rifleman Scott 32 25 4 — 61 Rifleman Blair 28 28 5 — 61 K: lie man A. T. Graham 30 26 2 — 58 Captain P ion difoot 32 25 57 Kiflcman Dippie .. 29 27 56 Rifleman Facer 29 27 56 Rifleman Marty 29 05 1 — 55 Rifleman Pettet 26 26 3 — 55 Rifleman Miller .. .. 28 26 54 Rifleman W. A. Graham 29 23 2 — 54 Rifleman M'Kenzie 26 26 — — 52 Rifleman Portman 26 23 3 — 52 Rifleman Gillan 24 27 51 Rifleman Mackie 21 26 50 Rifleman Kay 26 24 50 Rifleman Cayzer 23 23 2 — 43 Rifleman Mat hie son 26 13 10 — 48 Rifleman Logman, jun. .. 20 18 10 — 43

A Grade. 300 600 Rifleman yds. 3’ds Hp. Tl. D. Parsons .. 30 '23 4 — 57 Rifleman K. Gillick .. 33 21 54 Rifleman. T. Jones 32 17 4 — 53 Rifleman J. Knowles .. 24 25 3 — 52 Rifleman F. Clapshaw .. 27 22 3 — 52 Dep.-pres. Silvius 29 19 3 — 51 Rifleman F. Clayton .. 28 18 4 — 50 Rifleman W. Fletcher .. 29 18 1 — 48 Rifleman W. M'Keich .. 30 16 1 — 47 Rifleman R. Andrew .. 28 17 2 — 47 Rifleman A. M‘Far lane 25 20 1 — 46 Rifleman "VV. Crimp .. 28 17 43 Rifleman J. Hay .. 26 15 2 — 43 Rifleman W. Rains 31 9 1 — 41 Rifleman B. Andrew .. 32 7 1 — 40 Rifleman R. Andrew holds the badge. Rifleman B Grade. - H. Stewart .. 33 29 62 Rifleman R. Bruce 29 19 6 — 54 Rifleman N. M'Farlane 27 26 o3 Rifleman I. Grant 25 21 6 — 52 Rifleman Rifleman W. Ogg .. .. A. Davidson .. 28 27 20 16 2 — 7 — 50 50 Rifleman B. Clayton .. 29 18 47 Rifleman F. Dolpin 28 19 3 — 45 Rifleman M‘Kin!ay 25 10 7 — 42 Rifleman Stewart holds the badge.