SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 16839, 15 September 1911, Page 3

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THE TUEF IN ENGLAND. PRINCE PALATINE WINS THE ST. LEGER. [By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright.]* LONDON, September 13. At Doncaster to-day the St. Leger Stakes (one mile six furlongs 132 yards) resulted: —Prince Palatine, 1; Lycan, 2; King William, 3. [When the last mail to hand left London, King William looked like starting a warm favourite. A curious fact about the result is that of the four horses placed In the Epsom Derby: Sunstar. 1: Stedfast. 2; Royal Tender, 3: Phryxus, 4. Sunstar has been retired, Stedfast was withdrawn, and Royal Tender and Phryxus were never entered for the St. Leger.—Sporting Editor.] ASHBURTON COUNTY RACES. (Per United Press Association.) ASHBURTON, Sept. 14. The Ashburton County Racing Club commenced their spring meeting to-day In fine, though overcast weather. Despite recent rains the track was in very fair, condition and some good racing was witnessed. The sum of £5,589 was put through the totalisator, as against £2,610 on the corresponding day of last year, when, however, there were thirteen bookmakers licensed at fees aggregating £205. Results: — First Hurdle Handicap, of SO sovs. (one mile and three-quarters) St. Aiden. 11.9. 1; Kingman, 9.0, 2; Sea Dog, 9.3, 3. Scratched; Canterbury, Rangtwhenua. St. Aiden was first over the last hurdle and. though (ackled in the straight by Kingman, won fairly easily by half a length, the third horse three lengths away. Time. 3 min. 22 1-5 secs Trial Plate, of 55 sovs. (five furlongs) —Master Paul, 1; John Bunyan, 2; Clearhead, 3. Scratched: Dominion, Golden Fire. The winner led from the start, and, despite a gallant effort by John’ Bunyan in the straight, won by a length and a half. Clearhead another length behind. Time, 1 min. 5 2-5 secs. Braemar Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs. (seven furlongs)— Czar Kolohol, 9.10, 1, Merry Lass, 8.7, 2; True Knight, 8.8, 3. Scratched; King Try. The winner took charge at the distance, winning comfortably by a length, with Merry Lass a similar distance ahead of the third horse. Time, 1 min. 30 4-5 secs. Ashburton County Handicap, of 120 t soys, (one mile) —Prim, 9.2, 1; Puaka, 7.3, 2; Martine, 8.5, 3. All started. Prim, who was first to show out, was immediately steadied. She was in front at the distance, however, but Puaka and Martine finished strongly, and a great struggle ended in Prim beating Puaka by a neck, with Martine a neck behind Puaka. Time, 1 min. 45 1-5 secs. Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs. (six furlongs)— Query, 9.9, 1: Clanmena, 9.9, 2; Foam Flake, 7.7, 3. Scratched: Mademoiselle Ixe, Nigh flight, John Bunyan, Bolt from the Blue. The winner led throughout and got home by a length, the third horse an equal distance away. Time, 1 min. 17 4-5 secs. Longbeach Trot, of 50 sovs. (one mile and three furlongs)—Hgzelfield, 19 secs, 1; Baron Lyons, 19 secs, 2; Lord Ash\on, 7 secs, 3. Scratched: Abbey Fail, Provocation, and Aotearoa. Baron Lyons and Hazelfield led from the start, but in the last furlong the order was reversed and Hazelfield passed the post three lengths to the good. Time, 3 min. 28 secs. v Spring Handicap, of 100 sovs. (six furlongs)— All Guns, 8.3, 1; Sea King, 9.0; 2; Rurik, 8.13, 3. All Guns came out of a bunch at the entrance to the straight and won by a length, the third horse double that distance behind. Time, I min. 17 secs. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. The following are the second day’s ’ acceptances:— SECOND HURDLES (one mile and ahalf) —St. Aldan 12.10, Ito 9.11, Ringman 9.9, Sea Dog 9.7„ Gold Pin 9.7, Shillelagh 9.5, Freak 9.2, Rangiwhenua 9.0, Mercede 9.0, Sapience 9.0. FAIRFIELD HACK HANDICAP (six furlongs)— Master Paul and John Bunyan 8.10, Santa Claus 8.5, Clearhead 7.13, Amalgam 7.10, Mettle 7.7, Troon 7.7, Palsettia 7.7, Gilt Edge 7.7, Fail 7.7. COLDSTREAM WELTER HANDICAP (six furlongs)—KJlts 9.13, Medallist 9.11, Rurik 9.11; North Pole 9.8, Kohlnoor 9.7, Mumura 9.2, Aunt Sally 9.1, Merry Lass 9.0, True Knight 8.13, Eaglestone 8.8, Nightlight 7.10, Blythe Boy 7.10, Mere 7.10. •TINWALD HANDICAP (one mile) — Czar Kolohol 8.11, Sea King 8.11, Tannhauser 7.11, The Cornet 7.11, Puaka 7.9, Armstrong 7.3, Flambeau 7.0, Gold Coin 7.0, True Knight 7.0, Probable 6.7. FAREWELL HANDICAP (five furlong)—Rurik 9.7, Stepmeter 9.6, All Guns 9.4, Crosbie 9.0, Kohinoor S.ll, King Try 7.7, Clanmena 7.7, Madamoiselle Ixe 7.0, Cerise and Blue 7.0, Mere 6.7. WINCHMORE TROT (one mile and a-half) —St. Swithin scratch, Lord Chancellor 2sec. Submarine 5, Quincey 8. Lord Ashton 14. Moness 16, Cedrice 19, Baron Lyons 19, March' Hare 27, Abbey Fail 27, Lord Heathcote 27, Alita 29, Redfern 29. OTAKI B.C. MEETING HANDICAPS. WELLINGTON, Sept. 14. For the Otakl Maori Racing Club's spring meeting on September 23rd the following handicaps have been declared for first day by Mr J. H. Pollock : Tehewl Memorial Handicap, of SO sovs (one mile) —Shuja 9.0, Brown Trout 8.0, itelologue 8.5, Turna 8.2, Lady Volley 7.12, Scottish Fusilier 7.11, Golden Age 7.11, Sir Solo 7.11, Otahu 7.9. Plying Handicap, of 80 sovs (six furlongs)— Full Rate 7.13’, Merrie Frank 7.11. Blue Lake 7.11, Erin 7.10, Thetis 7.9, Te Kahurangi 7.9, Deploy 7.8, Seatondale 7.B,'Toanga 7.6, Penza 7.4, Hirini 7.0, Curator 6.11. Dirge 6.12. President's Handicap of 125 sovs (one mile) —Fort William 9.8, Equitas 9.3, Undecided 8.13, Iranut S.ll, Sir Frisco 8.4, Rill 7.11, Floater 7.5, Voetgang 7.4, St. Felix 7.2, Shuja 7.0, Deploy 6.12, First Consul 6.12, Projectile 6.12, First Battery 6.7, Splash 6.7, Astraia 6.7. Stewards’ Handicap, of 6a sovs (six furlongs)—Ahupai 9.0, Gay Lawless 8.12. St. Bees 8.10, Kingswell 8.10, Kongoman 8.7, Goldemar 8.7, Seraphic 8.0, Parawanui 8.0, Senar Port 7.12, Mateara 7.12, Septimus 7.12, Cornelian 7.10, Inveran 7.10, Lanark 7.7, Tangane 7.7. First Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs (I 1 /-: miles) —Gaelic 11.4, Te Ru 11.2, Irish Rifle 10.4. Teotane 10.0, Boyne Water 9.8, Fond Memory 9.5, Strathmoira 9.5. Contralto 9.5, Scots Fusilier 9.3, Waiouru 9.3, Salopian 9.0. Vesuvius 9.0, Beach 9.0, Overhead 9.0, Prince Hassan 9.0, Inveran 9.0, Sir Mauser 9.0, Onslow Park 9.0. Welter Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs (seven furlongs)—Teotane 9.13, Brown Trout 9.8. Turna 9.3, St. Bees 9.1, Kina 9.1, Stevens 9.1, Big Blast 8.13, Dervish 8.13, Otahu 8.11, Puketctara 8.11, Ebonite 8.11 l Emma S.ll, Forestiot 8.9, Prince J-lassan 8.9, Kopane. 8.7, Millbank 8.7, Puketacapa 8.7, Abercoad 8.7, Bonnie Roy 8.7. FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND BEAT TARANAKI. VISITORS SHOW SUPERIORITY ON. DAMP GROUND. NEW PLYMOUTH, September 4. Rain fell during nearly the whole of the Taranakl-Auckland match. About 3000 spectators were in attendance. The ground and ball were greasy and seemed to suit the visitors, whilst these conditions non-plussed the Taranaki backs, whose flying three-quarter line got few opportunities. The visitors were superior to the locals in every department ©f the game. Auckland’s score should, with ordinary luck, have been greatly Increased. Auckland is not a scoring team though good on attack to a certain point. Their defence was very sound and their fielding of the greasy ball and line-finding were splendid features. Auckland were attacking for the greater part of the game and for practically the whole of the first spell. The only time Taranaki looked very dangerous was at the opening of the second spell, when the score stood at 6 to nil, and they started with dash that suggested they were going to make up points but the visitors took few chances, using the line deliberately and accurately and having more than their share of attack. Whether Taranaki would have won on a dry ground is a matter for conjecture, but it is a certainty that they could not have got the hall from the scrum. Auckland’s score comprised tries by Stewart (early in the game) and McGregor (just on half-time).

Stohr kicked a penalty goal for Taranaki, but had few chances to show his prowess as a goal-kicker, play generally being at the Taranaki end of the field. . ' SOUTH CANTERBURY DEFEAT CANTERBURY. TIMARU, September 14. South Canterbury defeated Canterbury Rugby reps, to-day by 19 points to 3. N.Z.R.U. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. A. MCDONALD’S APPEAL UPHELD. WELLINGTON, Sept. 14. The management committee of the N.Z. Rugby Union met last evening, Mr N. Galbraith presiding. Present : Messrs R. M. Isaacs, Kelly, Crombie. Laughton, and J. D. Avery (secretary). The Wanganui Union notified that it had passed the following resolution : “That a letter be written to the N.Z. Rugby Union asking what steps it intends taking with a view to improving the game of Rugby and bringing the same more into favour witt) the public from a spectacular point of view, and to meet the growing competition of the Northern Union game, and, at the same time, reducing players’ risks.” Mr Cromhio remarked that college football proved that there was not much wrong with the game—(laughter)—and moved : That the motion be referred back to the Wanganui Union, and that it be pointed out that the best mode is to bring it forward at the next annual meeting, as a notice of motion.” The chairman said that .question of any alteration fo the rules was a matter for the consideration of the delegates at the annual meeting. If Wanganui had any improvements to suggest they could be brought before the delegates at next meeting. Mr R. Isaacs : We should point out that they need not necessarily wait till the annua! meeting. Mr Kelly suggested the following motion : “That the management committee have no power to alter the laws of’ the game, and if they require any alteration it should be brought forward by a motion at the annual meeting for the consideration of the delegates.” The committee should point out that they had no power to make any alteration to the laws of football. Finally it was decided “that the proposed alterations have been considered at two special meetings of delegates, the result being that certain suggestions were sent Home to the English Union, some of which suggestions were adopted. If the Wanganui Union propose to make any further alterations they should bring them before the meeting of delegates by notice of motion.” , Messrs McEvedy and Crombie were appointed the Union’s representatives at a meeting which will be held this evening for the purpose of considering separate representation for New Zealand at the Olympic games. The appeal of A. McDonald against his disqualification by the Otago Rugby Union was upheld. - CRICKET. CHAMPION COUNTY v. REST OF ENGLAND. LONDON. September 13. In the match Rest of England v. Champion County (Warwickshire), the former declared their innings closed with five wickets down for 631 (Warner 244, C. B. Fry 102, not out). Warwickshire lost two wickets for 46. The match will be continued to-morrow. [ln their first innings the Champion County compiled 129 runs. —Sporting Editor.] LONDON, September 14. Received September 14, 10.30 p.m. For the Rest of England, Mead made 101. Rain damped enthusiasm. AFFLEBY CRICKET CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. ' The fourteenth annual meeting of the Appleby Cricket Club was held in the new Y.M.C.A. Building last night, when Mr D. Farnie (Vice-president) presided over an attendance of fifteen members. The annual report (as published yesterday morning) and the balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following new members were elected: —Messrs Hiddlestone, Shelton, E. Pay, W. Kissell,’ ahd Mitchell: The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: — Patron, Mr A. Ball;Presldent, Mr John Stead: Vice-presidents, Messrs D. Farnie, R. Wesney, R. McKinnon, G. F. Kingsland, C. Martin, C. S. Longuet, A. J. Geddes, I. Jenkins. F. Moffett, J. Henderson, J. B. Thomson, G. Reid, J. Bell, G. Poole, T. Nisbet, R. Galbraith and R. Ersklne. Club Captain, Mr Alex. Derbie; Deputy Captain, Mr H. Irwin; Secretary, Mr J. Sutherland; Treasurer, Mr J. Mehaffey: Assistant Secretary, Mr E. Prendergast; Selection Committee, Messrs A. Derbie, H. Irwin, E. Ward; Committee, Messrs J. Hiddlestone, Shelton. Derbie, Irwin, A. Wesney, R. Wesney and Donaldson; Delegates to the Southland Cricket Association, Messrs A. Wes.ney and Shelton. The question of running a Saturday Eleven was left in the hands of the Incoming committee. The opening day was fixed for the first Wednesday in October, and will take the form of net practice. The arrangements In connection with Ladies’ Day are to be on the same lines as In previous years, as soon as the wicket on Rugby Park is ready. An appreciation' of the services of retiring office-bearers and former members was placed on the minute book and special reference was made to the loss sustained through the illness of Mr G. Ritchie. After motions expressing thanks to the Y.M.C.A. for the use of the rooms and to the Press the meeting closed. ’ BLUFF CRICKET CLUB. The annual meeting of the Bluff Cricket Club was held last night, Mr W. HJnchey presiding. The annual report showed a very satisfactory state of affairs both from a financial and a playing point of view. The balance-sheet showed that the Club had some £6 10s in hand, with which to commence the season. Mr A. Crockett headed both the batting and bowling averages of the Club and special reference was made to the wicket-keeping and batting of Mr T. Stewart. The report expressed the opinion that the Southland selectors were not justified in overlooking Mr T. Stewart for the Lord Hawke Cup match. The report was adopted unanimously. The following office-bearers were elected; —Patron, Sir Joseph Ward; President, Mr W. Hinchey; Vice-presidents, Messrs C. E. Graham, G. R. George, W. Grindlay. J. Woods, C. A. Tipping, R. G. King, F. J. Tipping. F. Moffett, D. Blssett, C. Tulloch, and G. A. Wheall.er; Hon. Secretary, Mr J. W. H. Bannerman; Hon Treasurer, Mr D. C. Hamilton: Auditor, Mr T. Crockett; Committee —Messrs T; Stewart, E. Bradshaw, G. Robb, W. Newman, D. Hamilton, A. McGrath, and A. Mitchell; Selection Committee, Messrs A. Crockett, G. Robb; Practice Captain, Mr A. Crockett; Deputy, Mr F. Wilson; Delegates to S.C.A., Messrs P. Dalrymple and J. Hamilton. It was decided to put down a clay wicket for this season, but to keep a turf cricket in view for next season. . With reference to the notice of motion tabled by the Invercargill Cricket Club that the clubs have equal representation on the executive of the Association, it was unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr Graham, seconded by Mr G. R. George, that the Bluff delegates support the motion to the utmost of their powers and if the" motion be not carried the delegates he given power to secede, if necessary, from the Association. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair. BOXING. JOHNSON CANCELS ENGAGEMENTS LONDON, Sept. 12. Jack Johnson has cancelled his Australian engagements. [The above message may or may not he correct, as contradictory statements as to the movements of the world's champion are constantly being made. — Spt. Edt.] AGITATION AGAINST THE JOHN-SON-WELLS BOUT. LONDON, September 14. Received September 14, 10.30 p.m. The Chairman of the London County Council has written to the directors of Earl’s Court Exhibition forwarding the Wesleyan London Synod’s protest against the Johnson-Wells fight. The

chairman recalls the Council’s prohibition of the cinematographs of the Reno fight and adds; ’'The contest may seriously imperil your license.” The Tree Church Council is communicating with leaders of religious bodies to secure combined v actlon. GOLF. LADIES’ MATCHES. In thg A grade competition yesterday the silver button was won by Mrs Handyside (handicap 11) all square, Mrs Prain and Miss I. Tucker coming next, each 5 down. In the B grade Mrs Denniston Cuthbertson was first with 97—47 —50, Miss Carswell second with 80—28 —52. LAWN TENUIS. AMERICA QUALIFIES FOR DAVIS CUP. NEW YORK. Sept. 13. The American tennis players won the Davis Cup preliminary series by spectacular play. At tennis in Monday’s match Dixon and Beamish defeated Thomas Bundy (California) and Raymond Little (New York) by 6 —3, 7—5, 7—5 and 6—4. In kills and volleys the Englishmen -were specially brilliant. To-day both closing matches went through four sets. McLoughlin beat Dixon by B—6,8 —6, 3 —6, 6—3, B—2.8 —2. Lamed defeated Low by B—3,8 —3, I—6, 7 —5, and 6—l. McLoughlin smashed his round with Dixon in a most spectacular fashion. In the last set he held the Englishman by four to love before the latter scored a single game. His speed at the net won the game. [The American representatives will now journey to New Zealand to meet the selected Australasian. players for possession of the Davis Cup.—Spt. Ed.] EMPIEE RIFLE SHOOTING. AN AUCKLAND WIN. LONDON. Sept. 13. Received September 13, 11.45 p.m. King’s College, Auckland, has secured eighth place and a prize of £lO in the Imperial Challenge senior competition, usually known as the Empire “Schools Match. Their average was 74.1, against the winners’ average of 83.27. . BOWLING. BRISBANE. Sept. 14. At bowls New South Wales defeated Queensland in two consecutive matches and won the rubber. The totals were : New South Wales 209, Queensland 186. CYCLING. SYDNEY, Sept. 14. There are 152 entrants for the Goul-burn-Syd«iey road race, including eight New Zealanders, amongst whom are O’Shea, Smith and Prebble. The two former are on scratch.