SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 14371, 18 March 1910, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING AT NAPIER PARK. I(Per United Press Association). NAPIER, March 17. Slight showers fell before the_ first race on the second day of the Napier Park Racing Club's Autumn meeting to-day. The attendance showed an improvement on that of the first day. The course was in good order. Nine bookmakers were licensed, three inside at £2O 10s and six outside at £lO 10s each, while the sum of £11.333 was handled In the totalisators for tiie two days, ns against £10,71S for the Autumn meeting last year. Results — Omaha Hack Hurdles, 1% miles Polyanthus, 12.2, 1 • Merrie Lawn, 9.0, 2 ; Centaur, 9.1. 3. Also started Forest and Oakley. Won easily by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2 mins. 50 2-oth SCC3. Telegraph Hack Handicap, six furtongs Moree, 8.0, 1 ; Fort William, ?.10, 2 ; Niwaru, 7.5, 3. Also started — Toanga, May Flower, Ortygea, Omaru, Lord Possible. Bandalero; Kildonan, Moutoa Girl, Composed. AA r on by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1 min. 16 4-sth secs. Close Memorial Handicap, one mile and a distance Clemora. 7.7 (carried 21b3 over), 1 ; Parable. 8.5-, 2 ; Bridge, 7.3. 3. Also 'started Bollin (8.1). Kopu (7.7). Lamsdorff (7.0), Separator (6.7.) A groat race, Clemora winning by a head, tiie same distance between second and third. Time, 1 min. 55 sees. Kuao Handicap, 4% furlongs —Birkdale, 8.12, 1 ; Kohinoor, 9.10. 2 ; Gloss, 7.6, 3. Also started Virtue, Derelict, Monteone, Ngaku. Won by two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, 56 2-sth secs. High Weight Handicap, seven furlongs AVimmera, 10.0, 1 : Golden Water, 5.12, 2 : Perolina, 8.6, 3. Also started Bally heigh, Obscurity, Berongaria, Ballyneety, Millenlal. The winner led all the way and won by a length, a great race for second place. .Time, 1 min. 29 4-sth secs. Maiden Hack Scurry of 60 sovs., weight 9st, five furlongs Lady Moutua 1 ; New Id a, 2 ; Harekoa, 3. Also started Appin. Red Seal, Remark, Lolita. Miss Pigeon. Legner, Perceler; Won by a nose, Harekoa. a good third. Time, 1 min. 5 l-sth secs. St. Patrick's Handicap, six furlongs _- Maori King, 9.0, 1 ; Mundic, 8.8, 2 : Woodhey. 8.13, 3. Won by a head, ■Woodhey a poor third. Time. 1 min. 35 1-sth secs. Stewards’ Stakes Hack Welter Handicap, seven furlongs (carried 8.2). 1 : Omata, 9.4. 2 ; King’s Prize, 9.13, 3. Also- started Bandalero, Karakatura, Polynices, Moana, Ste--vena. AVon all the way by four lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 1 min. 31 l-sth secs. WESTPORT RACES. WESTPORT. March 17. For the first day of the Westport Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting there ■was fine weather and a good attendance. Results — Flying Handicap of 25 sovs.. five furlongs Bridesmaid, 7.0, 1 : Contingent, 8.3, 2 ; Blue Sky, 7.0, 3. Scratched Ah aura. Time, 1 min. 4 secs. Stewards’ Handicap of 20 sovs., six furlongs Balmy Breeze, 9.0, 1 ; Lady Wreath, 9.0, 2 ; Bandsman, 9.7, 3. Scratched Lodas and Silverlne. Orawaitl Handicap Trot of 30 sovs., 1% miles Maud Allerton, 30 secs., 1 ; Dicatoress, 30 sees., 2 ; Miss Black, 21 secs., 3. Scratched Rita H„ Princess Bell, and. Merlin. Time, 4 min. 20 3-sth secs. AA’estport Cup of 40 sovs. and silver cup (presented by Mr F. R. Jones, of Kelson), nine furlongs King Try, 7.7, 1 ; Investment, 8.3, 2. Also started _ First View and Freeland. Time, 2 mins. 2 secs.

Addison’s Hack Handicap of SO sovs., seven furlongs Eyes Front, 9.0, 1 ; Flintstone, 8.10, 2 ; Balmy Breeze, 9.5, 3. Eight others started. Time, 1 jnin. 40 secs. Birchflehl Handicap Trot of 30 soys., two miles Overland, 7 secs., 1 ; Picaroon, 15 secs., 2 ; Judge Albert, 37 secs., 3. Seven others, ran. Time, 5 min. 27 3-sth se.es. Railway Plato Handicap Contingent, 7.9, 1 ; Investment, 8.7, 2 ; Wairarapa, 9.5, 3. The only starters. Time, 1 rnin. 21 secs. MASTERTON RACES. MASTERTON, March, 17. The Masterton Autumn meeting opened to-day, but it turned out wet for the last race. Results; — HACK HURDLES (1% miles)— Gold Bird, 11.5. 1; Mill-pond, 9.0. 2; Pakau, 9.0,3. Also started —Stratum, and Garrison. Won easily by a length and ahalf. Time, 3min 20scc. MARCH HANDICAP (six furlongs) Ballarat. 7.12, and Sunbonnet, 7.5, dead heat, 1; Te Roll, 6.13, 3. Also started — Kaumai (10.1). Taitoki (7.13), Tern (7.1). Time, Imin losec. MAIDEN HACK (five furlongs)— Penza, 8.11, 1; British Maid, 6.13. 2: Eornardine. S. 11, 3. Also started—Miss Peaty. Campaign. MaykotT, Gold Top. Leapuld. Won easily by two lengths. Time, imin 3%sec. MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP (one mile) —First Battery. 7.3, 1; Afterthought, 7.13. 2; First Consul. 8.6, 3. Also ran—Skye. Pukewai, Merrie Land, Rose Herald. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin llsec, WAIPIPX CUP—F. Hall’s Iranul. 8.5, 1; Hllarlan, 6.7, 2; Lawn Rose, 6.7, 3. Also ran —Swimming Belt, Rifio Maid, No Trumps. Won by a length ami ahalf. Time, 2min lessee. LADIES' BRACELET (1(4 miles) Waione, 12.2, 1; Golden Butterfly, 10.13, 2: Canadian, 10.7, 3. Also started— Aofea, Castiglione, Merrie Emerald. Hill Lass. ‘ Won by three lengths. Time, 2min ISaec. DASH HACK HANDICAP (five furlongs)— Hinekorangi, 7.0, 1; Curator, 7.10, 2; Kina. 7.13, 3. Also started — Royal Marine. Aim well, Rongomai, Cahora, Kiltie Lass, Palestine. Prancer, Miss Sylvia, Kalypso, Fiji. Won by a short neck. Time, Imin l%see. OPAKI WELTER (seven furlongs) Waiota, 8.10, 1: Marengo, 8.3, 2; Kelso, 8.10, 3. Also ran —Bally Shannon, Miscast, Gaelic, Lains. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 30% sec. THE EAWSOH STAKES. BOERIKOFF SECURES A VICTORY. By Telegraph.— Presa Association.— Copyright. SYDNEY, Mar. 17. Received 17, 8.5 p.rn. At the Roaehill meeting, postponed from Saturday last on account of unfavourable weather, Bobrikoff won the Kawson Stakes, weigh t-for-age (nine furlongs) from Hoak 2, Britain 3. Won oy a length, the New Zealander being hard ridden to beat Hoax. Time, 1 min. 53 secs. [The following horses claimed engagements in the Ravvson Stakes :—Perkeo. Nadir, Metograph, Flaxen, Irishman, Britain. Blue Hook, Danilo, San Pedro, Hoax, Bobrikoff, Poseidon. Malt King, Jbhichanteur.] BICCABTON TRAINING NOTES. (Special to tho Times). CHRISTCHURCH. -Mar 17. Tlte weather was very unfavourable for training operations this morning, heavy showers falling at frequent intervals. Most of the work before breakfast was accomplished on the sand track. Husbandman ran seven furlong;; hi 1 min. 33% secs, Fa.snakylo accompanying him over the last six ; Madam Madcap and Flitaway ran six furlongs in 1 nun. 10% secs ; Ingoda ran a mile 3n 1 min. 43% secs ; Sharpshooter and Paragon covered six furlongs in 1 min. Vi secs, and Kilwinning went once round at good three-quarter pace ; Gulanforte and Formless ran five furlongs in 1 min. 3vf, secs, and Cannonier, Wlndgun and Prayer Wheel a mile in 1 min. 48%, secs, the " former finishing in front. Tenterhook and Countermine covered five furlongs in 1 rnin. 4 % secs, and Ratepayer seven furlongs in 1 min. 40 secs, Lupin running the same distance in 1 min. 36% t-ws. Gwendoiina went one mile and a quarter in 2 min. 14 secs, and Equivocate dal half-pace work. Pretty Nell ran five furlongs in 1 min. 7% secs, and Tiurued half-a-nille In 52 secs. All these iior,-c/. worked on the sand. Prim ran nine furlongs on the grass in 2 min. 0 %

s.i'. M union went halt'-a-miie in 50% si-es. and Sapience the name distance in 51 secs. Gold Braid und The Libyan galloped a mile in I ruin. 40 secs. These

horses were also on the grass after breakfast. All the fast work was executed on the grass track. Veda ran a mile in 1 min. 50% secs, and Rescued six furlongs in 1 min. 23 Vi secs ; Kora ran five furlongs, tire last four in 54% secs, and Inclibonny five furlongs in I min. 9 secs. Southern Cross one mile at three-quarter pace and \\ hite Cockade and Obligate ran five - furlongs in Imln. 7% secs; Miss Try ran five furlongs in 1. min. 10 secs ; True Knight and Nithsdalo went the same distance in 1 min. 7 % secs ; Shilleagh traversed one mile in I min. 47% secs ; Eaglestone ran six furlongs at a useful pace ; Craig Athol and Rangimarie covered half-a-mile in 54% secs. Broadsword went six furlongs up the hack in 1 min. lOVoSecs, Ideate galloped half-a-mile in 53%secs ; Grand Slam did steady work, Alexis, who was late to work, was just trotted. This horse has burnt his foot. CRICKET. AUSTRALIA v. MANAAVAToo A DECISIA’E BEATING. PALMERSTON NORTH, March 17. The cricket match Australia v. Manawatu was continued to-day. Kelleway and Emory, the not out men, faced the bowling of Greer and Cobbe. Emery and Simpson were quickly dismissed. A Kelleway and Smith partnership saw II telegraphed before Kelleway was dismissed by a beautiful bailer from Holland. He had made 47. Bardsley joined Smith, and a fine partnership resulted, tiie score being taken to 261 before Smith fell l.h.w. to Greer. Ho made 107, including eight sixes, a five, and six fours. Both lie and Bardsley played vigorous cricket and landed the ball in tiie middle of the crowded grandstand frequently. Mayne joined Bardsley and carried the score to 304, when Bardsley was clean bowled by 'Wells, after making 7G attractively. The Manawatu’s second innings commenced after delay by heavy rain. Tiie visitors began by bowling soft stuff from Hopkins and Warne, but as time ivas getting on AVhitty and Emery took the leather, and Manawatu was dismissed for 113, the Australians winning by an Innings and 101 runs. Scores AUSTRALIA—First Innings. Facey, b Greer 24 Dodds, b Greer 15 AVhitty, c AVells, b Bartlett 1 Kelleway, b Holland Emery, b Greer 0 Simpson, b Cobbe 2 Smith, 1.b.w., b Greer 107 Bardsley, b Wells 16 Mayne, not out 19 Extras I 3

Total for 8 wickets 304 Bowling Analysis Bartlett 1 for 56, Ongley 0 for 49, Greer 4 for 82. Cobbe 1 for 2S, Holland 1 for 4. Wells 1 for 35. MANAWATU. First Innings 87 Second Innings. Ongley, b Hopkins 25 Mitchell, st Dodds, b Hopkins 0 Trevena, c Whitty, b Warne 0 Goldspring, b Facey 20 McLean, c Bardsley, b Warne 2 Cobbe, st Dodds, b Whitty 17 Holland, b Simpson ' 1 Mason, b Facey 4 Bartlett, not out 7 O’Connor, c Kelleway, b Whitty .. 8 Greer, b Whitty Wells, b Emery 7 Eyre, b Emery 1 Extras 1 Total 1 78 Bowling Analysis Hopkins 2 for 17, Warne 2 for 36, Simpson 1 for 6, Facey 2 for 9, Smith 0 for 10, Whitty 6 for 22, Emery 2 for 4. (It will be seen that there is an error in the individual Manawatu scores as telegraphed. They do not make the requisite total.) XAWN lEHHIS. MAX AW AT U TOURNAMENT. PALMERSTON NORTH, March 17. The Manawatu tennis tournament concluded to-day in unfavourable weather. Results : Men’s Handicap Doubles Waldegrave and Wither (Palmerston North.) Combined Championship Doubles Fisher and Miss HartgUl. Men’s Handicap Singles t- Fisher. Ladies’ Handicap Singles Miss Simpson. Ladies’ Handicap Doubles Misses Simpson and N. Wilson. Combined Handicap Doubles —Prouso and Miss Simpson. Men’s Championship Singles —Prouse (Wellington.) Men’s Championship Doubles Fisher and Prouse. Ladies’ Championship Singles Miss HartgUl. MOTOR aSX.IABXX.XTY. CHRISTCHURCH, March 17. The Canterbury Automobile Association’s annual reliability trial was held to-day from Christchurch to Akaroa and back, a distance of 113 miles. The following cars made non-stop runs : Adams Ltd., 24 h.p. Talbot ; W. B. Scott and Co., 24 h.p. Vauxhall ; Dr Louisson, 23 h.p. Siddeley ; Adams Ltd., 20 h.p. Talbot. ARNST AND WHEXCH. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 17. A correspondent writes from Akaroa: “The water has been rather rough during the last few days, and both Arnst and Whelch have been missing a certain amount of boat work. Arnst has been climbing tho hills and doing a considerable amount of running, having a good rub down on his return from his journey. He is now 31b above bis rowing weight, and is going the right way to work to be as fit as possible on the day of the race. He did some very fast sprinting on Tuesday in calm water, putting in thirty for the first minute, twenty-eight for the second, and twentyseven for the third, and evidently getting great pace out of his boat. He was rather unfortunate on Sunday morning when going out for his morning spin. It was a very low tide, and lie bumped his boat on a large stone near the ways, knocking two holes in it. He and his pacer. Felton, got to work and have effected repairs that would do credit to a professional. Whelch is moving better than ever. He is just about the right weight and is easing off a bit. He is taking a much longer stroke than usual and is finishing well. He did some very fast sprinting on Tuesday, starting off ; at thirty-four, easing down to thirty, and getting great pace out of his boat. Arnst will require to be at his very best to beat him. His new boat built by Towns, is a “flyer,” and tits Whelch admirably in every way. J. Arnst is putting in a lot of boat work, and has improved wonderfully during his stay in Akaroa. X understand that lie wilt be looking for a race very soon. RIEXE SHOOTING. BIG PRIZE-MONEY. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. SYDNEY, March 17. The Rifle Association offers £5300 prize money for its next meeting, whereof £IOOO, besides trophies will be set aside for the King’s prize. THE QUEEN’S DOGS. LONDON, March 16. Queen Alexandra exhibited her vassal hounds at tho -Manchester Show, and secured two first, two seconds, one reserve, and two highly recommondeds. COURSING. DATES FOR THE NEW SEASON. (Per United Press Association.) OAMARU, March 17. The list of dates allotted by the New Zealand Coursing Association is: Christchurch—April 28Ui and 30th, June 9tli and 11th. August 4th, sth, and Bth. Oamaru —July 2Sth and 29th. Dunedin—First week in June. Gore—May 4th and sth, July Cth and 7 th. Invercargill—May ISlh and 19th, July 13tli and 14th. Greymouth—May 24th and 25th. Reef ton—June 3rd. Gisborne —Dates in April, May 23 rd and 24th, August 25tW and 26th. Palmerston North May lib and sth, June 23rd. 21th, and 25th (Waterloo Cup Meeting), and July 27th and 28th.

FOOTBALL. PIRATES E.C. ANNUAL MEETING. SENIOR RANK TO BE SOUGHT. The annual general meeting, of the above Club was held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. Fifteen members wore in attendance and Mr T. D. Lennie (President) occupied tiie chair. The Chairman, in referring to the past season, remarked that the Club had been kept in evidence by the work of the third fifteen, where members had done well under the exceptional circumstances of being without first and second fifteen support, owing to the suspension of many playing members by the N.Z.R.U. The financial result of tiie year’s operations had been fairly satisfactory and resulted in a cash balance, although tiie liabilities showed slight excess over the assets. Prior to tiie election of office-bearers a discussion took place as to tiie desirability of the club again embarking on a senior grade basis, and tiie prospects of this being successfully accomplished were keenly debated. In this connection the third grade players present emphasised the fact that the proposed step was necessary, as under other circumstances they could not see their way to carry on. Eventually the question resolved into one of the support likely to be forthcoming, and upon Mr J. AV. Bannerman submitting a list of 15 players eligible for senior honours, tiie majority of whom had already taken part in first grade contests, the meeting became enthusiastic. Mr AV. AA hi taker moved, seconded by Mr H. Curtis, “That in the opinion of the meeting it is desirable to apply to the S.R.F.U. for the re-instate.ment of the P.F.C. to senior grade.”—Carried unanimously with applause.

The election of office-bearers resulted as follows ;—President, Mr T. D. Lennie (re-elected) ; AUce-Presidents. Messrs H. Curtis, Jefcoate, AAh AVhitaker, E. B. McKay, W. Smith, J. Manson, A. R. Porter, AAh Cook, A. Wesney, N. J. Keane, C. Tulloch ; secretary and treasurer, J. Corson (re-elected) ; auditor, Mr J. A. Wesney ; delegate to S.R.F.U., Mr T. D. Lennie ; committee, Messrs R. AVesney, A. Smith, J. AV. Bannerman, G. AATlson, Alex. Wilson, Grenfell, AV. Robinson, D. Gillespie, G. Dunlop. The date of the opening day was referred to the Committee.

It was announced, at this stage that there was further promise of support by players, and the names of 13 men were handed in as being worthy of approach, leaving 15 players guaranteed and 13 likely. Mr Lillburne then addressed the meeting on the benefits to be derived from participation in the insurance scheme sanctioned by the S.R.F.U., and at the same time took advantage of the occation to compliment the Pirates on their decision to seek re-instatement. In the course of Ids remarks tiie speaker said he wished to combat a statement to the effect that the Rugby Union benefltted in any way from the money paid into the insurance fund. The scheme was controlled apart from the ruling body, who certainly supported it, but the funds were reserved for the sole use of \players. Players who had not paid their subscriptions to their clubs were debarred from the benefits of the fund, and where clubs were not able to insure their first and second fifteens by the payment of a lump sum of £lO, as In the case of AVinton, AVaikiwi, Star, and Invercargill Clubs, individual members could participate by contributing five shillings per annum. A number of questions were submitted by members in regard to minor details of the scheme and promptly replied to by the speaker prior to resuming his seat. In moving a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Lillburne for his attendance and interesting address, which was duly honoured, the Chairman pointed out that at the present stage the Pirates could not support the scheme as other clubs had done, and it was ultimately resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Committee.

The secretary was authorised to issue hon. members’ tickets at a subscription fee of 2s Cd, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

MATAURA FOOTBAX.Ii CLUE. (I'rom Our Own Correspondent.) MATAURA, March 17. The annual meeting of the Mataura Football Club was held in the Athenaeum. There was a large attendance of members. The chair was occupied by Mr E. W. Udy. The secretary (Mr C. M. Xnglis) road the annual report, which indicated that 'the Club had not had a successful year either financially or from a playing point of view. They would commence this season with a deficiency of £1 Ms 2d, the expenditure being '£lo 9s lOd and the receipts only £3 las 8d ; but they had spent a few pounds in improving the grounds. They had hoped that the first fifteen would make a good stand for the banner matches ; but they had been disappointed. The second fifteen, however, made a good stand for the second grade banner, after holding it for two years. The third grade fifteen was rewarded for its hard training by winning the third grade banner. The following were elected office bearers for the year : President, Air J. C. Evison ; vice-presidents, Messrs M. O'Brien, Thomas Smith, E. W. Udy ; secretary, Mr C. M. Inglis ; general committee, captains of each team and Messrs Colquhoun and McLeod : selection committee, Messrs T. Carroll and IV. McLeod : captain, Air E. Cockroft ; deputy captain, Mr E. J. Cameron ; delegates to Union, Messrs T. Smith and J. Crombie.

Mr G. Macaulay wrote offering a gold medal for the most improved player for the season. The offer was accepted with thanks, and Messrs Smith and Udy were appointed to act as judges. After some discussion it was decided to form a gymnasium, and that Mr Hobson’s offer to act gratuitously as Instructor be accepted, Messrs Hobson and E. J. Cameron to arrange for a suitable building.

Subscriptions were fixed at 5s for first and second grade players, and 3s Od for third grade players, including insurance.