SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 16844, 21 September 1911, Page 3

SPORTING.

Mr Thomas Affleck has purchased very convenient quarters in Otautau. and intends to stand both Bellman and Sir Hector there this season. The former again proved himself in last season's trotting statistics, and it is anticipated that there will he quite a number of young Sir Hectors racing in Southland (bis season. AVONDALE RACES. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAIND, Sept. 20. First days’ racing of the Avondale Jockey Club took place to-day. Results : Alaiden Plate. —Crown Pearl 1, FireJack 2. Taketuma 3. Won by two and ahalf lengths. Henderson Handicap.— LTrekebu 1, Hohangatahi 2, Turbine 3. W on by iialf a length. Avondale Stakes. —Monorail 1. Semolina 2. Dido 3, Won by a length. First Handicap Hurdles. —Regain 1. Don Quex 2, Hoanga 3. All started. M on by four lengths. Avondale Cup.—Sedition 1, Alaster Wairiki 2, Sea Elf 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Handicap Steeplechase. —Hunakaha 1, Seldon 2. Kapakapa 3. Scratched : Okaibau, Atawhai, St. VTood, Alavourneen. Won by a neck. Hautere and Pleiades telL ’ ■ WANGANUI WEIGHTS. WANGANUI, Sept. 20. Following are the weights for the Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meetlnputiki Hack, 6 furlongs. —Sandy Paul 9.9, Gold Battery 9.9. Birkline 9.3, Alaster Svlvia 9.2. Shuja 9.0, Taft 5.13, Nucal S.lO. Labour Day 8.6. Allurement 8.5. Brilliancy S.l. Sam Pan S.l, Patriotic 7.13, Flat 7.13, Aruake 7.13, Alonologue 7.13, Katua 7.10, Eiya 7.10., Big Blast 7.9. Ebonite 7.5, Alortite 7.4. Lady Fran 7.3. Bonnie Boy 7.2, Alinora 7.1, Compliment 7.0. Grey Coat 7.0, Praejectus 7.0, Bonnie Lass 7.0, Adre 7.0, Maori Alaid 7.0. Alarsuma 7.0, Tobias 7.0. Alluar 7.0. Lady Jean 7.0. Gonville Hurdles, 1 mile 5 furlongs— Euroco 12.7. Oxton 11.9. Eiya 11.3, Hawick 11.1, Uapt. Bell 10.10, Alerry Fawn 10.10, Irish Ride 10.4. Koran 10.3, Dogger Bank 9.13, Tina Toa 9.12, Teroti 9.10. Strath Moira 9.9. Highden 9.1. Royal Patron 9.0. Alitehau 9.0, Inverin 8.0, Surmount 9.9, Onslow Park 9.0, Prince Hassan 9.0. AUSTRALIAN TRAINING NOTES. SYDNEY, Sept. 20. Lady Aledallist galloped a mile brilliantly just under Imin 45sec, and finished in a manner suggesting that she could have gone faster. Wimmera went well over seven furlongs in Imin 35sec; Culprit beat Sunburnt over a mile in Imin 47Vasec. Ptah has been scratched for the Aletropolitan. AIELBOURNE, Sept. 20. Royal Scotch has been scratched for the Derby. FOOTBALL. CANTERBURY BEAT SOUTHLAND. AFTER CLOSE STRUGGLE. The cold and wintry weather conditions which had made themselves felt in Invercargill and surrounding localities during the past few days did not augur well for good weather on the occasion of the nineteenth interprovincial Rugby contest between the representatives "of Southland and Canterbury. However. early yesterday the sun shone out brightly, and the earlier bad weather forecast did not look likely to be fulfilled. But towards afternoon a cold westerly bre.eze sprang up and the sky again began to look overcast and ■gloomy, a slight drizzling rain setting in as the secondj spell of the game opened, and continuing throughout operations. Under the circumstances the fact that close on 2000 persons attended at Rugby Park must be regarded as decidedly satisfactory. The total gate receipts amounted to £B2 10s, some £26 10a short of the record receipts on the occasion of the Southland-Taranaki contest. Southland were favourites for the game, but, considering that three weeks had elapsed since the men previously played together, their defeat by 12 points to 9' was not a very decisive one. Undoubtedly the better side won on the day’s play. Canterbury were yesterday just entering on the third game of their southern tour, and had struck that effective combination which goes a long way on the road to success. The fact that they scored four tries to the home side’s one try and two penalty goals proved beyond a doubt their better scoring abilities. The display given by the Canterbury backs was, taken all round, of a fair order, but many better exhibitions have been given by previous visiting combinations this season. Their line kicking was, however, a long way ahead of that of their opponents. This proved an invaluable factor towards the success of the vanguard. who were not compelled to traverse unnecessary ground, and thus kept up a strong pressure from beginning to end. Canterbury bad easily the better of the opening spell, when the home men seemed unable to settle down to their work. The backs were disorganised at times, this fault being particularly noticeable about the vicinity of the scrum. The visitors packed their scrum finely, got more than their share of the ball, broke away smartly, and were quickly out among the opposing rearguard in fast following order. The first score came from a line-out ; on the western twenty-five, when Fitzgerald broke away. He was well sup- [, ported too, and worked right down to ' the corner, where Carroll fell on the leather —poor tackling beingahiiefiy responsible for an easy try. *ft Canterbury back made a mis-kick on resuming and a lofty kick by a Southland player, aided by fast following up, saw the visitors in trouble right away. Scrummaging work ensued out near the goals ; Canterbury were penalised for a “foot-up.” and Alartin made the scores equal. Southland were soon in trouble again and were forced down onto their eastern twenty-five. Watson set up a passing attack towards the west, Guthrie finally securing and scoring a brilliant try at the corner. Southland sot out gamely to overhaul three-point lead and were nearly successful. Allies giving a forward pass when well supported. An initial mull by Forde out on the wing, and a further series of mistakes by others of the back brigade gave the Canterbury forwards control of the ball, which was rushed over tho line, where Fitzgerald fell on it. The epell ended hereabouts. Southland set out in a determined manner to reduce the Red and Blacks’ six points lead. The forwards displayed more dash than they had done up to this stage, and, led by Ivimey and Alitchcll, soon swarmed down on tho Canterbury rearguard. Martin was early given a chance to again display his goal-kicking powers, and sent the ball fairly over the bar amidst the applause of the onlookers. This .success seemed to give the Maroons a new lease of life, and Canterbury’s stronghold was assailed from various points of the compass. From a line-out at the eastern twenty-five the finest passing rush of the day eventuated. Ivimey obtained and sent out to tire first five-eighth, and the ball passed through all the backs out to McNeece on tho wing. The Wnikiwi man made for the line at the western flag and touched down safely, beating tho Canterbury wing-tflreoquarter cleverly in the effort, Martin's attempt to convert went wide. With scores standing nine all the pace became’ strenuous. The Canterburyites were, however. just too good and were again rewarded with an unconverted try. followed by safe line-kicking, which enabled them to keep Southland out till the Whistle sounded. The Garrison Band played a programme of music during the afternoon. CANT IRBURY (12) V. SOUTHLAND (9) (Rod & Black) (Alaroon) The teams were:—Canterbury—Doell; Guthrie. Jacobsen, Wilson: Tosswell, Watscn; Taylor; Carroll, Hasell, Morgan. Alenzies, Humphries, Alaxwell, Fitzgerald. Brown (winger). Southland —Alartm; McNeece, Gunn. W. Forde; McLennan. Smith: .1. Forde; Ridland, Biggar, Knight, Sutherland, Muir. Miles, Alitchcll, Ivimey (winger). ; Hasell set the ball in motion for Canterbury from the southern goal. The Canterbury forwards, assisted by tho wind, kicking well and following up fast soon had the home rearguard guessing. Smith came to the rescue at an awkward time, but Jacobsen kept his

men on the move with a good return kick. Muir and Ridland led the home forwards well inside the eastern half and McLennan centred across towards the stand sill- -Hero Southland lost a nice attacking position by an overeager kick by J. Forde. amt Canterbury forced. DoeU put in two good line kicks .on resuming and the visitors again swept down, towards the home goal, Taylor opened up play from a scrum, but Jaeo’osea gave an indifferent transfer to Culbrio and Forde relieved out on the wing. J'Tom the ensuing lineout the Rod and Blacks, with Mlzgeiald showing up. came away in a bunch. Martin fumbled badly, Carroll obtained possession and scored an ea.-\ tij. Doell’s attempt at goal was a poor one. —Canterbury 3, Southland 0. Canterbury were given many good chances to get their backs under way, but Towswell was much ’at fault with his feeding of his centre-threequarter. Wilson losing possession,’ McNeece gathered and took play to the half-way. Tosswell made a mis-ki.ek out towards r- d-lield. and the Maroons bundled smartly and carried play towards the goal line. For an infringement Ganteibury suffered a penalty and Martin goaled. —Southland 3, Canterbury 3. This reverse sharpened up the visitors, back and forward, and Doell, Wilson and Watson made good use of the line. Southland came back once more; Doell got into difficulties at one stage, and the home forwards opened out the play; hut a knock-on Interfered with their advance. Out in front of the stand Smith marked, but Martin’s shot dropped short and Jacobsen relieved. Brown and Hasell, by good ground play, brought their side again into the Maroons’ territory. Here M atson opened up matters by passing out to Tosswell. Jacobsen next secured, booted across to Guthrie and the wing man picking up smartly, beat Forde, and touched down at the western corner. Doell again failed. —Canterbury 6, Southland 3. Miles, Muir and Mitchell led the Maroons in a hot rush from the kickout, but Brown stayed progress by marking. Hasell next got off-aide and Martin kicked high across in the direction of the visitors’ goal, where the home pack, following fast, looked like scoring, but a forward pass by Allies spoilt tho effort. Doell relieved out past the stand, and a mistake by W. Forde let the visitors down to the twenty-five. Carroll made an opening from line-out play; the Alaroon backs mulled and lackled Indifferently, and the Red and Blacks carried across the line, where Fitzgerald fell on the ball and scored. Watson’s kick was fruitless. —Canterbury 9, Southland 3.

A beautiful line-kick by Doell drove the Alaroons back again into their own, quarters as half time sounded. Southland opened the second spell in a drizzling rain shower, the Alaroon pack spreading out splendidly and immediately getting down on the visiting backs. Alitchell cleared out from a‘ throw-in. but be was badly supported. The visiting forwards dribbled out to the stand-front where AlcNeece marked. Tosswell returned the kick, Forde again showed weakness on the wing and the Alaroons were compelled to force down. Smith again hurriedly forced down a forward charge within the next few minutes. From the half Knight booted upfleld, the home pack swarming down oh the visitors’ 'line. Alaxwell got offside in an endeavour to relieve from a series of scrimmaging movements, and Alartin made no mistake with the kick. —Southland 6, Canterbury 9. This success seemed to Instil new life into the home forwards, and Canterbury were given the task of stopping a series of hot rushes. Ivimey snapped up cleverly from a line-out on the East and transferred to McLennan. Smith and Gunn ran strongly and AlcNeece, taking the pass from his centre, set sail for the western corner, beat Wilson, and scored amid great excitement. Alartln’s kick pitched outside the uprights. —Southland 9, Canterbury 9. With some fifteen minutes still to go, the pace became strenuous, and first one side and then the other attacked in turn. The visiting vanguard were reaping the benefit of good line-kicking by their backs and were quickly breaking down on the fast tiring Alaroons. At this stage, Doell retired injured and was replaced by Crawshaw. The new arrival opened his account with two good line kicks, and play swept back and forth In Southland’s twenty-five. Hasell had an ineffectual shot at goal from a penalty and Southland forced. Canterbury now set up a strong passing attack to the east; but Guthrie was jambed into touch. From a long- throw in the ball hung in the ruck under the goals, where Alaxwell snapped it up and scored. Hasell failed to convert. —Canterbury 12, Southland 9. In the remaining minutes of play Southland made two or three dashes. Mitchell grounded the leather a few inches short on one occasion: but Maxwell and Alenzies came through In a relieving rush and the game shortly ended without alteration. Mr A. Derbie was referee. The teams dined together at the Railway Hotel in the evening, and the visitors will leave for the north to-day. OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. The following team has been chosen to represent Southland against Otago, at Dunedin, on Saturday; —Alartin: AlcNecce, Gunn, McLennan; Smith. Norrie; Forde: Biggar. Aliles, Sutherland, Scully, Aluir, Alitchell, Aarons. Ivimey (captain). Emergencies: W. Baird (back), H. Knight (forward). The team will leave for Dunedin by the second express on Friday. In tho event of any of the above-mentioned players being unable to make the trip, A. Kirwan has been chosen as the reserve back and Adams as forward. NORTH v. SOUTH ISLAND. (Special to the “Times.”) DUNEDIN, September 20. Air H. Harris, one of the selectors of the South Island team lo meet North Island at Wellington on Saturday. October 7 has nominated throe Otago players for inclusion in the South land T-'htm! team. These are: G, Scott (full-back.), and A. Patterson and S. Casey (forwards). ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. CELTIC (2) v. Y.M.C.A. (1), This gam c was played at Queen’s Park yesterday and resulted in a very narrow win for "Celtic. Both tennis were not strongly represented, and consequently play was very ragged all through, neither side showing to advantage at any singe of the game. Celtic had more chances for scoring than their opponents, but owing to very erratic shooting the ball was repeatedly put pa-t. McGregor scored for the winners in tho first spell from a penalty kick given against Bouehicr for handling and Pratt secured the winning goal about a quarter ol an hour before time-up, Willoughby notching Y.M.C.A.’s only goal. Air G, Prentice controlled the game. hockey. The hockey match played on Queen’s Park vesterday afternoon between the Southland representative team and a representative eleven of junior players resulted in a win for the former by i goals to one. Air It. Al, Strang was referee. The senior representative team was present in full force with the exception of tiie goalkeeper ( Bannci man) whoso place was taken by A. Hamilton. The junior side was not quite the same as tho one originally chosen, hut it gate such a good account of it.-elf that the score at half time stood at only 2 1 in favour of the seniors. Up to that time the seniors had not made such a good showing as their opponents who. with a satisfactory measure of success, made a creditable attempt at combination play. As the second spell wore on, liowetei, the seniors settled down to a workable understanding and took charge of tho ball to some effect. The junior goalkeeper put up a fine performance at the net, and, in fact, the whole defence was .mod. The game revealed one or two weaknesses in the representatives’ play, Imi it was noticeable that persistent effort was made to carry out a well defined scheme, and, witli every man in good condition and on his game on Saturday, tho loam will give a good account of itself against Otago. The quite unavoidable alterations that it lias been necessary to make in the team at the last moment have given the reps, a hurdle that has added to the difficulty of their task. They realise this, however, and are not down-hearted. It is

probable indeed that the clear understanding of the handicap with which they have to start will rouse the sporting blood ox the players in a. way that would hot otherwise bo the case, and every man will be stirred to superlative effort. If that be so, then Southland will be worthily represented, and it will not matter who wins the hockey match. GOLP. MONTHLY MEDAL. Yesterday’s monthly medal rounds were productive of some good golf, which it is gratifying to be able to record. Both Stewart and D. J. Gilmour brought in cards showing nice rounds of St, and the latter, having a handicap of 8 to the former’s 6, won the heat with 76 nett to Stewart’s 78. The B Grade heat was won by C. Jones, with IOC —24 —S2. LADIEiTMATCHES. The following is the draw in the A Grade match to-day for silver and bronze medals: —Mrs Handyside and Miss I. Tucker, Mrs Haggitt and Miss Brodrick, Mrs Pottinger and Mrs H. J. Gilmour, Mrs Brain a bye. B Grade (for golf ball): Miss Carswell and Miss Brass, Miss Henderson and Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Miss Mona Robinson and Miss Roberts, Miss Spence a bye. The final of the ladies’ championship, between Mrs Handyside and Mrs Barclay (holder) has been postponed to Monday next. AUSTRALIAN HAPPENINGS. SYDNEY, Sept. 19. The professional golf championship, over thirty-six holes, was won by Campbell with a score of 154. In the inter-State match New South Wales defeated Victoria. New South Wales won six games and Victoria one. CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. This event was decided yesterday, when a good field of amateur runners came forward, chiefly from the Riverton and Otautau Clubs, to run the five mile distance. The race resulted as follows :

Ross Robertson (Riverton) .. 1 Harwood (Riverton) .. ..2 Seddon (Otautau) . . .. 3 Templeton 4, McAlillan 5, Collett 6, C. E. Robertson 7, Bally’ 8. McLaugblan 9, Henderson 10, Crawford 11, and Robin 12. Time, 42 min. 48 secs. DAWN TENNIS. A LETTER FROAI WILDING. WELLINGTON, Sept. 20. Anthony Wilding writes from Home: “I am so sorry and keenly disappointed about not being able to come out for the Davis Cup; but since I have entered into business, from which it would be foolish to withdraw, I have decided not to come.” Air Wilding takes the opportunity of emphatically contradicting the statements that were made last year that he had refused to come to New Zealand unless the Davis Cup was played in Christchurch. In point of fact, before Air Wilding, heard where the match was to be played he was aware of the impossibility of his being able to come out. Iri the same letter Wilding goes on to S ay:—“I played five sets with A. J. Balfour last week, and very mild tennis. He is one of the most charming men in the world, and in his own set is almost worshipped. In spite of the fact that last Sunday was the critical time in the Lords over the Parliament Bill, he did not seem to have a care in the world, except the negotiation of American services, which puzzled him more than the tactics of the House of Commons.” SWIMMING. LONDON, Sept. 19. Hardwick won the 220 yards championship at Sheffield in 2min 33 l-ssec. TEE JOHNSON-WELLS EIGHT. LONDON. Sept. 19. The Archbishop of Canterbury has associated himself with the agitation to stop the Johnson-Wells fight, and has written to Air Churchill on the subject.