SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 14437, 7 June 1910, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Entries close this (Tuesday) evening for the New Zealand Cup. of 2000-soys (two miles), to be run on N .vembor dh. and a good deal of curiosity is being 1 pressed as to the number and qualitj ot the likely entrants. The Southland gelding Warm ‘"k9» ran i fine race in the Winter Wdtei Handicap on the first day of the D.J.C. gathering, but had no chance with Iwi.--nakyle (8.4). who won with something In (land. It Is alleged that a prominent Jockey and a bookmaker bad a serious disagreement in Dunedin last week, and that more is likely to be heard of the mattei. Maori King and King Billy are both under orders for Australia. The foiniei Is to race at tiie spring meetings, and King Billy is to do stud duty on ins owner's Queensland station. The S.A. Premier, addressing tiie AntiGambing League, at Adelaide, stated that gambling would receive no shelter from him. If the totalisalor were removed they would have belter citizenship. A London cablegram slates that A\ . A. McKie. a trainer of Ea.-t llsley, lias been sentenced to two months imprisonment for maliciously shooting a twn-year-old colt by Sainfoin, alter a dispute with his partner. Western District sportsmen, who at-, tended the D.J.C. Winter gathering', returned home greatly delighted with tiie, success of the Riverton-trained steeplechasers, The Gunner and Honest Tom. There was considerable rivalry displayed in a quiet way between Southland and Canterbury visitors as to the chances of their respective representatives in the two steeplechase events, and the southerners, of course, triumphed by carrying off both and incidentally securing a large amount of money from the ring and the totalisalor. The fine performance of The Gunner in carrying 110 into third place on Saturday was an added source of pleasure to those South landers of a patriotic turn of mind. J. Tbistleton, who rode and trained the Battlefield gelding, has been very patient with his charge and thoroughly deserving of the success which came his way. When Mr Smart’s gelding Homeward left for Wingatui he appeared to lie hearty and well, but showed signs of on being taken out to the track. This has happened on quite a number of occasions when tiie Seaward jumper has travelled far from home by rail, and his connections are at a loss to account for tiie fact. The Stepniak - Royal Pinnies horse. Royal Step, was heavily supported for his race at Wingatui on Saturday, hut he burst a blood vessel in tils head during the contest and finished “down tiie course.” This was unfortunate for his party, as he possessed a good winning chance, and will now have to be retired until next season. He is undoubtedly a good horse, but is hard to train, and has met with more than his share of misfortune. Mr Smart's Allside was another that "blew his nose" tiie turf term for breaking a blood vessel, as recorded above. During tiie past few days local blacksmiths have been made aware of the fact that tiie Birchwood Hunt will hold a meet in the vicinity of Invercargill on Wednesday, as quite a number of horses have been shod and prepared for. (lashes across country. It is not unlikely _ that an attraction of the outing will be the presence of The Gunner and Honest Tom, winners of the two steeplechase events at the D.J.C. Winter fixture, as they have yet to be qualified for engage- I inents at the C.J.C. Grand National j gathering. The pair might, easily have J been qualified in the vicinity of their j training quarters, but it was not until they carried off tbe spoil at Wingatui last week that their respective owners .nade up their minds to anticipate a Srand National excursion Hunters' races will probably he their portion, although trainer P. T. Hogan is not without an Idea that Honest Tom is capable of distinguishing himself with a better class of big country equine artists. The success of tiie steeplechase events at Wingatui last week and the patronage exl°ndod by Southland owners has afforded a considerable amount of satisfaction to the executive of the D.J.C., so much so, that there Is every chance of the ruling body making a further grant to the Birchwood Hunt five guineas were recently donated to the funds of tins Western District sporting institution. Air "Fairie." owner of tiie Derby winner, Lemberg, is an ex-Australian. who made a fortune in mining and is now a lavish patron of racing. During the last two seasons lie won over £ 10.000. principally due to Bayardo. Lemberg won six races out of ten starts as a two - year - old. Cyllone, sire of Lemberg. bad previously been credited with two Derby winners, in Cicero and .Minoru. .Some few years ago Cyllenc was sold for £25,000 to a South American breeder. In view of the fact that Revenue was a strong fancy locally for the Telegraph Handicap (saddle) of 90 sovs. (one mile), decided at tiie Canterbury Park T.C's meeting on Saturday last, il is interesting to note that the finish was an exciting one. In the straight Ned Egan and Barmeguie closed on the leader, Embrace, and Revenue was within striking distance. A great finish ended in favour of Barmeguie t.7 secs.) by head from Nod Egan, witli Revenue (scratch) three-quarters of a length away. Time, 2 min. 19 secs. Revenue covered tlte distance in 2 min. tl 2-7 th secs. CHRISTCHURCH RACING NEWS. BROADSWORD GOES TO AUSTRALIA. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 0. Kantiform, last season's Canterbury Welcome Stakes’ winner, is once more in work at Yaldhurst. Sir George Clifford has sold Broadsword to a .Melbourne dealer, and the Clanranald Safeguard coll leaves by the Warrimoo on Thursday in charge of K. Frane. White Cockade is being schooled over hurdles at Riccarton. in his initial efforts the Finland gelding has shown promising form over the small sticks. FOOTBALL. ' THE RUGBY GAME. N.S.W. DEFEAT THE .MAORIS. THE VISITORS TIRE AT THBI CLOSE By Telegraph. —Press Association — Copyright. SYDNEY, Juno 0. Received June tl. 8.10 p.m. The following were the teams In the above match ; Mauris Full back. H. .Martin : threequarters. Rylaiuls. M. Winiata, R. Danscy ; five-eighths. Stead, Kaipura ; half back. Poanga : rover, Takarungi ; forwards. Tipene. Tamil. W. Winiata, Sellars, Cunningham. Hall, D. Small, New South Wales Full back. Dwyer : three-quarters, Widmer. Prentice. Dunbar. Campbell ; half backs, Hodgens. Wood ; forwards, darken. George, Fahey, Middleton, Grlffen. Hole, Uovve, ami Reynolds, The weather was fine bill bitterly cnM. and the attendance aboul leu I luuisa ml. The home team won the loss and thereby gained an advantage. The first spoil was marked by even play. The WeDnliien frequent I.v invaded Ifie .Maori-.' lorritory. Inn the visitors. aßhongh they could not make inueli headway against their opponents, managed to pnl up a sound defence, Winiata. Ta.karangi. .Martin, Kaipara, and D.msey being llm nmst prominent. Tin; Welshmen's combination was superior, and displayed line tackling powers. Shortly before Ihe end Of the first half Sellars had to retire

with a broken rib and immediately afterwards the first score appeared from a tine run by Campbell, I to we securing a try, and the spell ending —New South Wales 2, Maoris o. In the second half 11. .Martin took Sellar's place. Though the visitors had (lie wind advantage, their hacks failed to hold their own, the Welshmen’s superior condition and combination telling, and tiie .Maoris were kept strictly on the defensive. The visitors perceptibly tired towards the close. Widmer added a couple of tries for the home team, of which the last was converted by Rowe. The visitors showed an inclination to hang on to the ball too long and have evidently not hud time to develop their true form. The game ended N.S.W. II points (converted try and two Hies). .Maoris tf. — M ISCELLANEOUS NOTES. The New Zealand team in Australia is to be under the command of half-back F. Roberts, while S. .Mynotl will act as deputy-captain. .1. -Maloney, a tower of strength in the Athletic senior team's scrum, lias returned to Dunedin. Maloney was also well-known in amateur boxing circles, .and during his sojourn in the south became equally popular with punch-ballers ami toe-bailers. A Wellington wire of Monday s date advises: "As a sequel to an assault committed by one player on another after a football match John Marshall was to-day fined 20s and costs." The Maori team, who made a very creditable stand against New South Wales, play the second match of their lour against New England, at Armidale, to-morrow t Wednesday). The victory of the New South \\ ales Northern Union code team over their English visitors seems to have had a marvellous effect on the gate receipts. When the home side secured their initial success on Saturday 1.0.000 spectators were in attendance, but on tiie occasion of the second downfall of the Britishers there are said to have been about 40.000 persons present. THE NORTHERN UNION CAME. THE ENGLISHMEN AGAIN DEFEATED. THE VISITORS SHOW IMPROVED FORM. SYDNEY. June tl. Received June 6, 8.10 p.tn. Tiie attendance at the England v. New South Wales match was in the vicinity of forty thousand Though the visitors had to be content with another beating, they showed decidedly improved form and only succumbed after a great struggle. Tbe game throughout was of a fast and willing character. The end of tiie first spell saw the home team leading by ten to seven. Shortly after resuming the visitors equalled matters but, from that out, the Welshmen forged ahead, securing a victory by 27 points to 20 points. SOUTHLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Southland Football Association was held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms last night. Present : Messrs A. D. Burn, F. Greenwood (Nightcaps), P. Bayne, T. Cavanagh (Celtic), E. B. Patrick (Invercargill). F. C. McKay (Y.M. C.A.), J. Bannerman, and C. J. McEachran (secretary.) Tiie secretary submitted a letter from tli e Prime Minister acknowledging receipt of a resolution passed by the Association expressing regret at the death of King Edward, and staling that same would be forwarded to His Excellency tiie Governor ; for transmission to tiie proper quarter. —Received. The referee in the Bluff-Celtic match (Air F. U. McKay) reported that tiie match was not played to a. finish, owing to tiie ball having burst and there being no oilier available. Mr Patrick moved, seconded by Mr Bayne, that tiie match be re-played.—Carried. The same referee also reported that in the Nigbtcaps-Celtie match lie bad to order a player off the field of play for deliberate tripping, the player referred to having been previously cautioned for tiie same offence. Mr Patrick moved, seconded by Mr Greenwood, that the Nightcaps Club be informed that the occurrence lias been noted. —Carried. Mr Cavanagh moved, seconded by Mr Patrick, that a hook be kept in which the names of all cautioned players he entered. —Carried. Mr Bannerman moved, seconded by Mr Patrick, that in view of it having been reported to the Association Unit the official referee for the Nightcaps Club had misconducted himself at the match Celtic v. Nightcaps, lie be asked for an explanation of his behaviour. Mr Stevenson was appointed referee for the match Bluff v. Invercargill, to be played at Queen's Park on Wednesday. Tliis will be tiie only Cup lixtun. played that day. The secretary gave notice that he would move at next meeting (20th June) : " That in Gup matches each competing club shall provide a ball, and that in the event of one of the clubs failing to provide a ball as aforesaid, and the oilier ball being rendered unfit for play, the game shall be awarded to the non-offend-ing side by default.” The fixtures for I.7th June are : Celtic v. Invercargill at Invercargill : Nightcaps v. Bluff at Nightcaps. NEW ZEALAND v. WELLINGTON GATE RECEIPTS. DISPOSAL OF THE FUNDS. WELLINGTON, Juno •>. The takings at tiie match New Zealand V. Wellington on King's Birthday amounted to £2lB. of which about £2OO will go to the Wellington Rugby Union as rental of the ground and compensation for loss of revenue through tiie inability of the local union to arrange a match of its own, owing to Hie fixture with the New Zealand team, and the balance of the net proceeds, amounting to £IOO, will go into a fund which is to be pooled by the New Zealand and New South Wales Unions in connection with the tour. CRICKET. SOUTH AFRICAN v. AUSTRALIA— A COMPARISON. SYDNEY. June (1. Barden, writing in the "Sunday Times," considers tl i e South Africans will be greatly overmatched by the Australians hi skill and the immense superiority of the latter's batting. ATHLETIC. A WALKING RECORD. LON DON. June 7. Thirty-six amateur walkers competed at Stamford Bridge in a twelve hours’ race. Payne, of North Shields, covered seventy-two miles thirty-three yards and was declared the winner. | Previous best performances read: — 12 hours —(j 1 miles 211 yds, P. Oirdleston, BUM. Manchester; J. Hibberd, six days (12 hours per day) TO miles in lllirs iismin 27sec on one occasion; greatest distance walked in 72 hours (12 hours each day) of New Zealand, in England, 1888. J N.Z.A.A.U. WELLINGTON, June 0. Tiie Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association met to-night. The Australasian Union wrote agreeing to New Zealand's recommendation for reinstatement of Gordon Richmond and Errol Mac Kersey as amateurs. Tiie question of allocating the next Australasian championship meeting (to bo held in Dunedin) was hold over for the new council to decide. Regarding ' rearrangement ut boundaries it was decided that Hawke's Bay and Taranaki lie left in Wellington Centre. and that Nelson. Marlborough and Westland go to Canterbury. [t was decided to add a hop, step, and jump eon test to the present New Zealand Championship programme. The Australian Union asked for the Council's \ole on (he question M» whether lli>- Union bad derided rightly in ruling that a member of the Now South Wales Rugby League i Northern Union) who is also a number of the N.S. W. A. A. A.. |, ;i q not infringed Ids amateur slalus by his conned ion with the League, il being stated Hull whilst playing football the upplleanl bad reecived no remuneration? (2) Is there anything to prevent a slate association I .eeom i n g affiliated lo an amalgamation or federation of amateur bodies and olueying its derision a« to the professional status of an athlete, provided in all eases that it is .stricter in offer.t than the existing amateur defini-

tion of union? There was considerable discussion on the question and the associations votes were as follows: —(1) A es. (2 ) No. BOXING. THE KNOCK OUT. A PROTEST Kit. i.Special To The Tiniest. CHRISTCHURCH. .I tine H. A correspondent writing to "The Press" says:—"When our Boxing Association first commenced operations it was hoped and believed that it would foster and improve one of the best of the many good sports the Biiiisher loves, and .lust at first it looked as it the hopes of the promoters would be icalised. I •’or two or three competitions we witnessed some good sparring and watched good material striving tor proficiency in the real science of the game. Then the "knocker out” his appearance a general tiling. The only knowledge lie possessed was that one hard punch delivered on the right spot would make him a winner. He needed to be in fairly good condition, and to be able to take straight letts with equanimity; but in due course he would gm home with his big punch and his scientific opponent, with probably a large balance of points to his credit, would be laid low and counted out. This state of things did not please some of us, ami suggestions were made witli a view to the encouragement of the boxer as distinguished from the fighter. Nothing has been done, however, and the e\ il has groWn. It was with pleasure, theiefore. that in a recent newspaper I read the following paragraph: 'The management of the English Public School Boxing Championships, decided annua'ly in London, and at which some clever and vigorous boxing is usually seen, introduced in connection with this year s competitions, contested last month, a special rule to the effect that the Knock out blow slum id count nothing. The veulict was given in accordance with the' points made before the knock-out ocelli red.’ it is evident from this that the evil of which we complain also exists in the Old Country and that there, as here, there are some who regret it and would end it. I sincerely trust that the subject will receive attention from our governing body, and that some such method as has been introduced at Home may be tried here.”

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