SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 14633, 25 January 1911, Page 3

SPORTING.

LUMSDEN HACK RACES. The weather experienced yesterday for the annual racing fixture of the Lumsden District Hack R.C. was all that the most exacting could have wished for, as bright sunshine, tempered by a light breeze, prevailed throughout. There was a very satisfactory attendance of the public, including a large percentage of the fair sex, and the gate receipts were in excess of those of the previous season. The racing track pi ovided, an eight furlong one, was a decided improvement on what is usually to be met with at hack gatheiings, consequently the contestants in se.eial instances travelled fast on its scratched dirt surface, but, at the same time, it would be wise to recognise that there was room to doubt the correctness of some of the measurements. The' fixture was well conducted and secretary Alex. McAlister earned special recognition, while the starter (Mr T. A. Henij) Was responsible for some very fair work. The racing was at times very intexesting. but small fields in a number of cases were not conducive to the best of sport. However, patrons were evidently in a wagering humour and the two bookmakers licensed at £3 3s each transacted a considerable volume of business, although the prices ruling in connection with a number of the events were of a limited range, despite fair There were a number of metallicians in e\idence as lookers-on, but it was genet ally understood that those not licensed were pooling with the workers or holidaymaking. Results: —

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 11 sovs. Second horse £1 from stake. One mile and a-lialf. 8 J. O'Brien’s b m Midget, by Reflector —Topsy, aged, 10.2 (H. G. Coker) 1 1 J. M. Crosbie’s br g Zero, aged, 11.12 (C. Church) 2 At the first fence Zero struck heavily, dislodged his rider and galloped off, leaving Midget to win at her ease. Time, 3min 6sec. The rider of Zero was unhurt HANDICAP HACK RACE, of S sovs. Second horse £1 from slakes. hive furlongs. 1 E. Fitzgibbon’s ch m Fossicker, by Gold Reef, 10.1, aged (Mr J. Taylor) : T 2 J. Smart’s b -n Vanada, 4yrs. 9.5 (G. Kirk) 2 3 G Petrie’s blk m Vale, aged, 10.0 (H. G. Coker) 3

Also started —(4) Glow Worm 8.10 (J. Paukliurst); (5) Nutmeg, S.S ( M. Goughian). Fossicker took command before a furlong had been covered and was never headed, winning by half-a-dozen lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin ssec. , HANDICAP TROT of S sovs (optional). Second horse £1 from stakes. One mile and a-half. 4 J. Crosbie’s b g Dunrobin, by Mambrino Abdallah —Electric, aged, 26sec (Owner) 1 2 I. Irwin’s b g Hokonui, 2Ssec (Owner) 2 3 Jas. McAlister's b m Myrtle Bell, 6yrs, 4sec (Owner) 3 Also started —(6) Plucky Bill (includ. 4sec penalty), 17sec (W. Veint), (1) Lupin's Luck 2Ssec (R. Jamieson), (5) Luciform 2Ssec (J. Robertson), (3) Miss Foote 2Ssec (J. Deegan). Dunrobin was in front early and eventually won easily by forty yards from Hokonui, whose gear became displaced when looking dangerous; a fair Hurd. Lupin’s Luck was last. Time, 4min lasec. LUMSDEN HANDICAP of 15 sovs. Second horse £2 from stakes. One mile. 3 E. Cuckow’s ch g Abusive, by Sir Lancelot —Tirade, aged, 8.12 (L. Lloyd) 1 1 L. J. Jones’s ch g Orsino, 6yrs, 9.13 (M. Ratcliff) 2 2 J. Boyle's ch g Mossmere, aged, 9.6 (Mr J. Taylor) 3 Abusive at once ran to the front from a good start, followed by Mossmere, while Orsino had trouble at the turns. Abusive drew away round the back and, gaining again at the home turn, ran to the judge an eaey winner by eight lengths, from Orsino, who came fast in the straight, but could not get up, mere close up third. Time, imin 57 2-ssec.

SHORTS HANDICAP of S sovs. Second horse £1 from stakes. Four fur-

longs. 6 tv. Veint's hr g Glow-worm, by Silkworm —Wolverine mare, 4yrs. S. 10 (J. Pankhurst) 1 1 K. Fitzgibbon’s cli g Fossicker, aged Unclud. Tibs penalty), 10.S (Mr J. Taylor) 2 2 J. O’Brien's b m Midget, aged, 9.9 (ii. G. Coker) 3 Also ran —(3) Black King (includ. Tibs penalty), 10 3 (L. Lloyd), 15) Vanada 9.5 (G. Kirk). 1 4) Musketator 8.13 (J. Jamieson). Black King and Glowworm led to the straight, where the former ran out wide and lost his position. Fossicker made a good run in the straight, hat could not reach Glowworm, who won by three lengths. Midget close up third. Time, 51 I-ssec. The riders of Glow-worm. Musketator, Black King, and Midget were fined £1 each for disobedience at the post. HANDICAP TROT of 12 sovs. Second horse £1 10s from stakes. Two miles. 1 J. Crosbie’s b g Dunrobin, aged (includ. Ssec penalty), 2 6s.ee (Owner) 1 4 J. Robertson’s hr g Luciform, aged, 37sec (A. Dore) 2 2 Jas. McAlister’s b m Myrtle Bell, Cyrs, Usee (Owner) 3 Also started —(5) Plucky Bill (includ. Usee pen.) 26sec (\V. Veint.i, (4) Lupin’s Luck 37sec (K. Jamieson jnr.), (3) Hokonui 37sec (Irwin). Dunrobin led at the end, of the first mile closely followed by Luciform and the pair singled out clown the back stretch. with the former slightly in front. An exciting race in the straight ended in a popular win for Dunrobin by a length and a-half, Myrtle Beil was third 100 yards away,, just in front of Plucky Bill. Time, Sinin 25 l-ssec. At tit e conclusion of the race the stewards held an inquiry into the riding of the owner of Hokontii. who was alleged to have interfered with Dunrobin. After some consideration Mr Irwin was severely cautioned. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Second horse £1 from stakes. Six furlongs. 2 T. Kearney's ro m Nutmeg, by Lupin, 6yrs, 5.4 (M. Pankhurst) 1 1 j; Crosbie’s br g Zero, aged. 9.13 (L. Lloyd) 2 Nutmeg jumped away smartly, and, gaining an advantage of several lengths over the first two furlongs, was never headed, winning by five lengths. Time, Irnin ISsec. FAREWELL HANDICAP of S sovs. Second horse £1 from stakes. Seven furlongs. 1 F. Cuckow's cli g Abusive, by Sir Lancelot Tirado, aged, 9.8 (L. Lloyd) 1 2 L I Jones’s ch g Orsino, 6yrs, 9.13 (H. G. Coker) 2 £ J. Boyle’s ch g Mossmere, aged, 9.6 (J. Pankhurst) 3 Also started- —(2) Erl King 10.5 (M. Ratcliff), (4) Fossicker 9.4 (Mr J. Taylor). (4) Vanada (includ. 221bs over), lO.i) (G. Kirk). Fossicker got badly away, while Erl King and Abusive raced to the front, with Orsino and Mossmere next. The field closed up running to the turn, but Abusive always had the best of it and won a good race by nearly two lengths from Orsino, who got a very bad passage; Mossmere was close up third, and Er! King fourth, (time, Jmin 3 1 l-ssec. CANTERBURY TUBE NOTES. (Special to Southland Times.) CHRISTCHURCH. Jan. 21. Flltaway has again been showing signs of soreness, and. consequently, is having an easv time at present. The Oaks winner, Martino, has recovered from her bruised toot, and was working again yesterday. Guiunfort has resumed work at Riccarton. after ills spell. Ingoda. who struck herself recently and had to be eased, has resumed work at Rlccarton. Lints, who was recently treated to a dose of physic and given a respite for a few days, has again resumed work unclei 1 the care of It. Derrclt. The son of Ayi Laddie and Annerlie is looking well after his short rest. Ro o Red, the full sister to All Red. ■who is a stable companion to the former, continues to go on sati -d'aclorily in her piv,.maiion. and all going well in the meantime will lie given a run at the C.J.C. Bummer meeting.

The Hurdle horse. Gold Pin, who raced unluckily last season, finishing second on several occasions, is now being trained by D. Moraghan. J. Y. McCracken has Mr A. MacFarlane's pair, Achray and Boutade, looking iu fine health at present. The formet, who was showing signs of soreness tecently, is again apparently sound. Mu mu ra, who has made a good recovery from his recent operation, is again located at D. Robert’s’ establishment, and will resume work shortly. The light-weight horseman, J. Begbie, has taken service with R. Derrelt. and will do the riding for the stable when the weights permit. W. E. C.’s THIRD DAY ACCEPTANCES. WELLINGTON. Jan. .21. The following are the acceptances for the third day's racing (to-day) of the "Wellington R.C.’s Summer meeting. Wallacevillo Welter (six furlongs).— Colleen Marv 9.8, Conlonclent 8.12, Bracken 8 m. True Knight 5.6, Louis 8.3, Aunt Sally S.l, Odessa 7.1 d, Julian andKautaku 7.10, Daunton and Royal Knight Melrose Welter (seven furlongs).— Effort 10.1, Gipsy Belle 9.11, Sharpshooter 9.6, Arion 8.10, Sea Shell 8.10, Medallist S.lO, St. Felix 8.7, San Lass 5.5, Fasnaklye. Penza, and Humming Bird 5.4. Kilostere S.lO, Peacemaker 7.10, First Battery and Aimwell 7.7. Hopeful Stakes (four furlongs).— Bootle 8.11. Bronze S.S, Byron 8.0, Peter Pan 7.10, Counterfeit 7.10, Rangiatua 7.5, Singapis 6.12, Lambtou 6.7. Kaitoke Handicap (five furlongs).— Bracken S.H. Winning Post 8.6. Killalloo 5.0, Longstep and Contralto 7.13, Rongamai 7.12", Big Blast and Directoire 7.10, Lochiela 7.5, Lady Kilcheran 7.0, Ahuapai and Royal Knight 6.13, Daunton and Wee Rose 6.7. Consolation Handicap (one and a quarter mile).—lranui 5.13, Merrivonia and Sir Tristram S.O, Mendip 7.3, Parabale 7.1, Dazzling 7.0, Outlander 6.11, Vic 6.9, Passive 6.7. Summer Handicap (one mile). Lady Medallist 9.0, Los Angelos, Full Rato, and Iranui 9.0, Effort S.G, Polymorphous 8.4, Eirkdalt? 7.13, Sunbonnet 7.3, Genius 7.0, Merry Frank, Penza, and Counter■mine 6.7. City Handicap (six furlongs).—Gipsy Belle 8.12. Obsono 8.6, Formby and Dearest 7.7. Sea Queen 7.2. Tenterhook 6.10, Fasnakyle and Directoire 6.7. A RACING APPEAL. WELLINGTON, Jan. 24. The Racing Conference judges Sir G. Clifford, and Messrs Friedlandcr and Pyns, sat this morning, to deal with the Vi - Mendip case, and delivered the following judgment; the appeal by the Dannevirke Racing Club against the decision of the Hawke’s Bay Metropolitan Committee, reversing the decision of that club in awarding the stakes for the Dannevirke Handicap, run on the 16tli of November, to the mare Vi, the judges are of opinion that there were no extraordinary circumstances under rule 13. part 24, justifying Vi’s jockey from weighing in short of weight, and, therefore, dismiss the appeal and order that the deposit be refunded.” The stake therefore goes to Mendip. -WANGANUI CALEDONIAN GAMES. WANGANUI. Jan. 23. The Wanganui Caledonian Society held their 2Sth annual sports to-day in glorious weather. The sports were a great success, the attendance being a record. The takings at the gate were £ls better than any previous record. The piping and dancing and pedestrian events wore very interesting. Opie put up a New Zealand amateur record of 12secs for 120 yards. Two heats in this event were run in 11 3-ssecs. but doubt is expressed as to the reliability of the time. The chief prize winners in piping and dancing were; Marches, Finlayson; strathspeys and reels, J. Cameron; Highland fling, J. McKeclmie; sword dance, R. McKechnie; Reel o’ Tulloch, A. Kilgour; seann truibluiis, J affray. The wrestling events were won by Alex. Bain. At a concert in the evening there was a record attendance. CRICKET. TO-DAY’S MATCHES. —Seniors. — Invercargill v. Bluff, on I. C. C. ground Invercargill: Doig, Banncrman, Woods, Jas. Gilbertson, Kavanagh, Driscoll, Whitaker, Miles, Turner, J. H. Gilbertson Dr Fox. Waikiwi v. Appleby, on Appleby ground. Waikiwi: Fraser G., Harris, McNeece, Forde, Fraser, F. Kingsland, Bouchier, Kaedy, McDougall, McCurdy, Watts. Appleby: Irwin, Wesney, Richards, Washer, Walker, Ward. Derbie, Poole,. Scott, Cockroft, Mehatfey. —Junior. Y.M.C.A. “A” v. 1.C.C., on I.C.C. ground V.M.C.A.: Stanway, Richards (2), Dykes, Raines,Hamilton, Hinton, Martin, Lilico, Millar, Donaldson. Emergency, Williams. I.C.C. : McMullan, Doogin, Wild, Dewar (2), Vincent. Kirwan,, Brooke, Vickery, Brown, Lilley. Appleby v. Y.M.C.A. "B”, on Y.M.C.A. ground. Appleby: Groves, Smith, Pellowe, Taylor, Prendergast, Sutherland, Wesney, Dingwall, Hinton, Ryan, Newall, Pollowq. Y.M.C.A.: Rae, Morrison, Batten, Sutton, Barlow (2), Gilman, MacGregor, Davies, Martin, Hamilton. Emergency; Raines, Grant. The following will represent the Bluff seniors against Invercargill, at Invercargill to-day :- —T. Stewart, A. Crocket, T. Crocket, D. Hamilton, J. Hamilton, F. Wilson, L. McKenzie, A. McGrath, A. Mitchell, E. Bradshaw, G. Henderson, P. McQuarrie. BOWLING. The following will represent the North end Club in their match against Southland this afternoon: —Leek, McDonald, Padget, Hannah (s); Watson, Stevens, A. Wesney, Hunter (s); Broad, McNarey, Gilkison, Hain (s); Ayson, Blue, Cockburn, Yates (s); Lowden, Joyce, Holloway, Wallace (s); Thomson, McLaughlin. Steans, O. J. Wilson (s); emergencies Spite, Mcllwrick, MereThe final match for the Mataura Championship Singles was played off last week between Messrs King and Abernetiiy. King winning by 7 points, the scores being : King 23, and Abernethy 16. King, although a young player, has rapidly developed into a bowler of the first rank, and in this particular game he gave an exhibition of first-class play. He now carries oft the President's gold medal. The Match Committee has decided to inaugurate another Champion rink competition, entrance fee to be 2/6 per player.—Own correspondent. THE YACHT CULWULLA. SYDNEY, Jan. 24. Marks’ yacht Culwulla 11. was offered at auction and passed in at £2OO. BOKING. DAVE SMITH BEATS JIMMY CLABBY A FIGHT IN A THUNDERSTORM. At the Sydney Stadium on the 17th inst., Dave Smith beat Jimmy Clabby in the most remarkable boxing match ever contested in Sydney. A very large crowd had assembled, and long before the principals entered the ring there were the ominous rumblings of a thunder storm, and the lighting flashed vividly. This was the prelude to the deluge which drenched every person there. When Smith and Clabby got into tiie ring the cheering was deafening. The fight was a fine one throughout; never for a moment did either man shirk a rally, and there were many of them. Smith did most of the leading in the earlier stages, and paid particular attention to Olabby’s kidneys. The loop the loop punch, which Clabby has made such a feature of in his bouts, was not much in evidence. Smith was on the lookout for it. but occasionally the American eluded Smith’s vigilance, and sent his head rocking backwards. The Australian stood square up to his man, Iml dabby slouched round the ring like a caged animal, and watched for an opeu’iig. In the eleventh round the rain came down in sheds, and almost drowned the sond of the gong; the wind lashed the rain across the faces of the men, and the rain fell so densely at lime's that only those who were in close could see the fighters. But the water soaked gloves smashing against the fighters’ bodies could be heard as the water raced across the ring like a miniature river, and at times Smith and Citd'by slipped and sprawled in all directions.' Clabby’:; right eye was bleeding and 'the other was discoloured, but .Smith showed no signs of punishment, though he was getting it all the same. Clabby’s bored "in for the last few rounds, recognising that his only chance of success was a knock out. Smith, however, fought desperately lo keep him at bay. Often Clabbv found Smith’s jaw with vicious swings, but there was never

enough power behind the blows to carry out the mission. Smith was not idle for a moment: he fought back every time, and often the pair stood with thqir heads together, and punched away with both hands to the body. In the last round Clabby, tired against the heavier man, who also was tired. They were fighting hard at the bell, but "Snowy” Baker, the referee, did not hesitate to award the verdict to Smith. SWIMMING. BEAU REPAT RE TAKES A REST. "HAS SWUM HIMSELF OUT.”’ SYDNEY, Jan. 17. A mild sensation was caused by statements made by Frank Beaurepaire at a function of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association to-day, when the medals and certificates won at the recent carnival were distributed. Ho said that he did not think he would go to Brisbane, where swimming races are to be continued on Saturday next. He would have to fight the matter over with his manager. Beaurepaire said that he thought he had done too much swimming lately, and so had determined to have a rest. After presenting the various medals and certificates won in the championship events. Mr James Taylor, the president of the association, proposed the health of the various managers. Mr Taylor alluded to the demonstration that was made on Monday night when Beaurepaire retired from the 440 yards championship event. He described it as "a piece of hoodlumism on the part of a section of the crowd.” Mr Taylor said that he spoke feelingly when he advised Beaurepaire to have a rest. Mr Sealey, the Victorian manager, in responding, said that Beaurepaire had, owing to his continuous racing, swum himself out. It was unlikely that he would swim in Brisbane or in Victoria again this year. Frank Beaurepaire remarked that he was not going to Brisbane at all, and intimated that he took no notice of the demonstration against him when he gave up in the 440 yards race.