SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17468, 7 October 1913, Page 3

SPORTING

MOTES BY SIR MODRET>. The Dunedin J.C.'s Spring meeting will be commenced at Wingatui to-mor-row afternoon, and will extend over Saturday. ' Southern sportsmen will be very sorry to hear that Mr W. T. Hazlett, President of the Southland R.C., is seriously ill. suffering, it is said from congestion of the lungs. The AA'inton Guineas candidate Brookdale, who was included among the winners at the Kurow fixture last week, will probably be started in the Dunedin Guineas this week. Soldier's Chorus has been at AA'ingatui during the past few days, putting in his final gallops for the Dunedin J.C. Spring fixture. A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. MAORILAXDER SOLTAXO SUCCESSFUL. NEW ZEALAND STEEPLECHASERS FAIL. <By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) SA'DXEA', October 6. Received 6th, - 6 p.m. AVarm bright weather was experienced for the A.J.C. Spring meeting. The attendance was equal to that of Saturday. Lord and Lady Denman were again present. The feature of the day from a New Zealand point of view was the manner In which Soltano retrieved himself. He started a firm second favourite for the Clibborn Stakes, Radnor being an odds on chance. The Xew Zealander's admirers contended that Saturday's race did not show anything like the true form of the Soult colt. He looked to be in splendid fettle to-day, and as if his Derby run bad improved him. From the barrier rise he never left the issue ■in doubt and set a cracking pace,-which he maintained right to the winning post. Jockey A. Oliver pursued different tactics to-day. letting him have his head, which panned out better with such a free goer. The Metropolitan Handicap event provided a fine race. Cagou, the winner, was always prominent and won without whip- or spur. The Xew Zealander Emperador (C. Emerson) was among the leaders right to the straight entrance, after which the severe pace told, and he faded cut of the contest. Results : THE SHORTS, of 600 sovs. Six furlongs. Golden Hope. 8.11 (J. Pike) .. .. 1 Kuwara Eliya. 8.7 (AlcKay) .. ..2 Owecnec. 7,11 (C. Emerson) .. .. 3 Twelve started.' including the cx-Xew Zealand-owned Vajido (9.6). A r alido -was badly left. AA'on by a long .head, quarter of a length between second and third. Time, 1 min. 1414 secs. CLIBBORN STAKES, of 1000 ■ sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile and a furlong. T. H. Lowry’s b.c. Soltano. by Soult —Monoquil (A. Oliver) . . ;. 1 I Earnshaw’s b.c. Radnor, by Earlston (Imp.)—Burletta (A. Wood) 2 •A. D. Murphy and M. Sheldon’/; br.c. Andelosia. by Fortunatus (imp.) —Diffidence (G. Lambert) .. 3 Ulva’s Isle and Duke Alwyne also Started. Soltano jumped off first followed by Ulva's Isle and Radnor. Passing the mile post Soltano led by two lengths. The order was unaltered round the, back and past Kensington. Running Into the straight Ulva’s Isle and Radnor reduced Soltano’s lead to a length, but at the distance post the Xew Zealander was well in front. Though Radnor threw out a strong challenge, he was unable to catch the visitor, who finished strongly, and scored by half a length. Andelosia. who made a good run from the straight entrance, was a length away in third place. Time. 1 min. 52% secs—half a second above Ferkoe’s Australasian record. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 20 sovs. each, with 4000 sovs. added. Second horse 600 sovs., and third horse 300 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. Cagou. 7.11 (J. Pike) .. ... .T Alured, 7.12 (Folly) .. ' '2 Aurifer, 8.3 (W. H. Smith) .. .. 3 Cadonia, Bcragoon, Zeus. Woolerina, and Valido were scratched. Also started : Gigandra 8.9. Hallowmas 5.9, Cider 8.8. Hartfell 8.7. Zilper 8.4. Sir AVillie 8.4, Emperador 8.3, Danaus 8.2, AA’arradonga 7.12, Eric 7.12, Captain White 7.11, Poslnatua.7.lo. Wirrjlla 7.10, Perdlta 7.10, Embracer 7.8. Rovigno 7.8, Barlow 7.5. Belove 7.4. All. Green 7.4, Sheriff Muir 7.2. Te Whare 7.0. Limelight 7.0. Sir Vive 6.13. Adgio 6.10, Crown Grant 5.10, Irish Figure 6.10, , Allingamitc 6.10, Tartanus 6.7, Merton Lad 6.7, Golden Shore 6.7 —thirty-three started. Passing the stand Danaus, Emperador, Hartfell, Belove, and Posinatus were leading the field. Posinatus then improved his position, taking the lead after two furlongs had been covered, followed by Danaus, Emperador. Cagou. Alured, Gigandra. Hartfell. AA’arradonga. Tartanus, and Merton Lad. Posinatus continued to make the pace past six furlong post, attended by Danaus, who Was two lengths in front of Cagou, 'Alured. and Gigandra. who were followed by Emperador and Merton Lad. At the three furlong post Cagou, Alured, Posinatus. Gigandra. and Emperador formed the leading, division. Posinatus then dropped out, leaving the other four to lead into the straight. At the distance Cagou. Alured. and Gigandra were leading. Cagou came on well and won by five lengths from Alured. with Aurifer a length away third. -Then came Allingamite. Embracer. Gigandra. Belove, Posinatus, Tartanus, and Limelight in that order. Golden Shore was last. Time. 2 min. 31 Vj sec*—equalling Comedy King’s Australian record. FIRST* STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs. Two miles and a half. Wadden, 10.7 .. •• v ..I Helenas, 9.10 .. .. ..2 Tinapagee. 11.1 •• •• •• :: Thirteen started, including the Xew Zealanders Glenmore 11.12 (Adams), The Native 11.12 (Cress), and Hautapu 12,8 (R. Thompson). Glenmore lost his rider, and Hautapu ran off. Won by fourteen lengths. ’Time, 5 min. 22% secs. BREEDERS’ PLATE, of 1500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. S. S. Cohen’s b.f. Eugeny, by Earlsten (imp.)— Lady Trenchant .. 1 g. Hordern’s b.c. Bob Bunsow, by Bobadil —Heloise .. .. 2 J. Mills’s br.f. Traquetto. by Traqualr (imp.)—Simmercttc .. ..3 Nineteen started. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time. 1 min. 1 Vi secs. SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Riverbird. 8.9 (Maher) 1 Electrakoff. 9.7 (A. Oliver) .. .. 2 Woolerina. 8.10 (James Trenowith) 3 Twenty started. The New Zealander Electrakoff occupied a good position on the rails, but lost it. He came well at the finish. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time. % min. S-;i secs. . SOLTANO’S DERBY RUNNING EXPLAINED. SYDNEY. October 6. Received October 6. 9.50 p.m. The explanation given of Soltano’s Derbv failure is that at the end of a mile his rider dropped a stirrup and lost bis whip. THE DERBY. SOLTANO A DISAPPOINTMENT. SYDNEY. October 6. The Herald says the disappointment of the Derby was Soltano. who petered out before the half mile post, and finished- second last. There is no accounting for his failure. The Telegraph declared that anything more disappointing than the dispiav of Soltano can scarcely bo ’•ecalled. Before going a mile he dropped hopelessly out of the race, and was beaten without a struggle. He ran so badly that it was thought that he had broken down, but that, fortunately, was •*>t U»e case. boring. NO INFIGHTING. SYDNEY. October 6. The Boxing Conference decided that no Infighting should be allowed, the interpretation of infighting resting entirely with the referee. The question of pen-

alising fouls was also discussed. Though no decision was reached the consensus of opinion was that one disqualification would go far towards cleansing the ring. F. WELLS DEFEATS OWEN MORAN. A LUCKY VICTORY CLAIMED. SYDNEY, Sept. 28. There was not. so largo an attendance as had been' expected at the boxing contest on Saturday night between the champion light - weights. Matt Wells and Owen Moran. Although at a disadvantage both in weight and reach, 'Moran gave one of the best displays of boxing seen at the Stadium, and, in the opinion of a strong section of the spectators, proved a better man titan Wells, but had very had luck in not securing the verdict. Moran nearly put Wells out in the first three minutes, and, though in the middle of the contest he dropped behind on points, ho- drubbed Wells so thoroughly in the final four rounds as to entirely reverse the position. The crowd was not at all pleased when, at the end of twenty rounds, tho referee—Arthur Scott —declared Wells tho winner. Throughout the contest Moran generally kept the bigger man retreating, and had to force nearly all his openings in' the face of a long straight left, while a't close quarters Wells held persistently, in the seventh round Moran received a nasty butt from the top of Well’s head. The betting was in favour of Wells, long odds on. The weights were—Wells, 9st. 8 Vi lbs.; Moran, 9st. 1 % lbs. MATCHES OK THE FUTURE. (Special to the Timi’s.) CHRISTCHURCH, October 6. At a special meeting of tho New Zealand Boxing Association Council tho Executive reported that tho Wairarapa Association had applied for permission to match Murphy anil Chapman, also for tho welter - weight championship for October 15th and 16th, had been advised to match the winner witli the MurpliyRyrncs match against Chapman. The Gisborne Association had been granted permission to match Lowe and Williams for the heavy - weight championship on October 23rd. and Hagerty and Cook for tho liglit - weight championship for October 24tli. The services of Messrs H. Goodwin and W. J. Moir had been secured as judges for the , Australian championship meeting. ATHLETICS. ’ OKEPFKI ATHLETIC SOCIETY. A hint that- the sports season is at hand is conveyed to athletes by an announcement in this issue to tho effect that the Oropukl Athletic Society will hold their anpual outdoor gathering on Labour Day (Oct. 27). Cycle racing will form a new feature of the programme, it having been decided to place two wheeling events on the prize schedule — one mile and two mile handicaps. The fact-that a suitable track is now available decided the Society in catering for cycling and competitions tinder this heading should prove popular in a district where racing of this class lias hitherto been Impossible. Nominations for -all competitions—except post entry events close on Monday,. October 13, with Mr M. Dowling, secretary, Tualapere P.O. SOUTHLAND ROWING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Southland Rowing Association was held in Allen's Hall last evening. The President, Mr F. J. Tipping, occupied the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet (already published) were adopted on the motion of the President, seconded by Mr T. H. Mair. Mr Tipping, during the course of his remarks., referred to the very successful past season in Southland, and trusted tliat the cpming season would be equally succes3ful' ( It would be noticed from the report of that body that the -New Zealand Rowing Association intended at its annual meeting again to give consideration to the question of tho re-in-troduction of the weight restriction on clinker boats, which matter the local body's delegate had all ..along been fighting for. The question of the amateur status would also receive consideration on that occasion. Southland's opinion was well known to bo against any alteration in the amateur status, as such would be disastrous to amateur rowing in Southland, and to a, good many clubs in other parts of New Zealand, The speaker said that on the occasion of the Port Chalmers regatta he had conferred with Otago represent a'tlvs over the Edmond Challenge Shield, and they had agreed to continue the annual contests for the shield, provided that the race was rowed in best and best boats. He could not. of course, give any- binding decision from Southland on the point, but intimated that he thought Otago’s wishes would lie met with in future, provided tho donor of the shield was in favour of the alteration to tho rules governing the race. During the year the Association’s finances had decreased slightly, and Mr Tipping said that it would never be, a wealthy body until it ran a regatta of its own. The continued ill-health of Mr R : A. McKenzie was referred to by the speaker and in conclusion he thanked the various of-fice-bearers for the assistance given him during his term of office.

Tho election of office - hearers resulted as follows— President, Mr A. ' .1. McCredie: Vice-Presidents, .Messrs R, J. Oilmour and F. J. Tipping: delegates, Messrs'T; 11. Mair and D. Uodfe (Railway). B. C. Basstian and A. McGavock (Invercargill), D. Hamilton and C. S. Eastwood (Awarua). T. S. Mitchell and B. Foster (Riverton); Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Mr C. S. Eastwood; Hon. Auditor. Mr R. N. Todd; Certifying Committee. Messrs B. C. Basstian, T. S_ M itch ell. ami T. 11, Mair. The Order Paper for tho annual meeting of. the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association was considered, and the secretary was deputed to give instructions to the Association’s delegate in regard to it;: opinion on the alteration and addition; to the rules. The muchdiscussed question of (he amateur status of an oarsman again came up, but the Association was decidedly against, as in tli o past. any alteration being made to the present rules on that point. It was resolved to support the Auckland Association's motion for the annual meeting to tho effect. "That rule 17 be added to by the insertion of ’and Intcr-Assnciatinn Fours' after the words 'single sculls.' " The Marlborough Association's motion "That the weight definition for Maiden Fours and Malden Pairs, and Double Sculls, previously in force be adopted," was unanimously agreed to. A vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring office-bearers, and the press. BILLIARDS. JOHN ROBERTS'S RETIREMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent). LONDON. August 23. N Once more it is stated with all the appearance of being "on the best authority" that the veteran billiard champion, John Roberts, lias determined to retire, and as a mark of good faith Inis presented'bis favourite match cue to Tom Reece, who no doubt hopes it will prove a sort of Elijah's mantle to him. But we have heard of John’s retirement'before to-day, and may still lie permitted to harbour a lingering doubt whether, like a certain, famous singer, he may not indulge in more than one "positively final appearance" before an admiring public. Roberts, who celebrated his 66th birthday last week, has happily quite recovered from the illness that overtook him in Australia, and if he keeps well the temptation to find another "favourite match cue" may easily be too strong for him. The last survivor of the old school of hilliardists. Roberts was born at Ardwick, Manchester, in August. 18 17, and was "practically bred at tho game. At ]S he was one of the finest players in Hu- land, and in 1867 lie won a big event promoted by Jniftoo. His opponent in tlie tim'd beat ( 4 (»() up) was Ids father, who owed 100 points. John junior received 35. and won by 96. John Roberts played in a dozen more championship matches. and was rarely beaten. Joseph Bennett and Wm. Cook finished in front of him at times, but tho matches that aroused the greatest interest were those between Roberts and Cook. They met for the ninth and last time at the Argyll Hall in 1885 in a -amc of 3000 up, and Roberts won by 92 points. Altogether Roberts took part in about 13 matches for the old championship cup, and was eight limes successful. In the last championship lie met Bennett at the Westminster Aquarium, and won

by 1640 points in a game of 3000 up. From this time onward John Roberts dominated the game. His match with Chas. Dawson in 1899 is still well remembered by billiard enthusiasts. Although Dawson made the highest break (342) the result was ■ in Roberts's favour. There were, of course. very many other matches of —with Stevenson, Harverson, Frank Ives, and W. Mitchell —but despite the rise of new and very accomplished players Roberts maintained his great fascination for followers of billiards. Roberts was probablv seen in his best form from between 189 1 and 1898. After his match with Cook ho discarded the-all-in game, and gave much of bis attention to exhibition matches, from whieh he is said to have derived two or three fortunes, onlv however, to become a poor man again. Roberts has been a great traveller, and in tiie course of bis career has visited India 17 times, South Africa six times. Australia, eight times, and Canada and the States several times, besides making trips to Japan. China. Burmah, the Malay States, Spain, and the Dutch Indies. AWAKUA BOATING- CLTJ3 AX X UAL M EETIN G. The annual meeting of the Awarua Boating Club was held at Bluff last evening. Mr W. Hinchey presiding over an enthusiastic attendance, The annual - report - stated that the past season was one of the best the Club has experienced in its history, and it was particularly gratifying after the demolition of the Club’s shed and plant the previous season. After expending over £3OO on shed and plant the Club now- has an overdraft of only £53. which cannot but be regarded as eminently satisfactory. The prize money won during the year amounted to the splendid sum of £lO2 10s, and the Club crews have seldom shown better winning form than they did last season. For the fourth year running the Club has had the honour 6f finding the interprovlncial crews, and for the fourth time they pulled off the Edmond Shield. Messrs H. Bradshaw, T, West. B. Johnson, and A. Clark as the senior four, made such a name for themselves that all South.land judges have , tipped them to win the Auckland Exhibition regatta first prize of £2OO. There is no reason in the world why they should not pull the event off —they have it in them with a good deal of isolid practice, would' hold their own with any crew in Xew Zealand. Furthermore, two better substitutes than Messrs Cooper and Ross, who scooped the pool for junior pairs last season, could not be found, and it is almost imperative that this crack pair be sent to Auckland in case their services should be required for the fours in an emergency, quite apart .from having a shdt at the senior pairs prize of £IOO. Special mention must be made of Messrs Cooper. Ross. W. Rouse. T. Roderique, Mackley and A. Rouse for their performances with the junior fours: likewise Messrs Mackley and T. West in the junior double sculls. A splendid performance was put up by Messrs D. Hamilton and T. Roderique, winning several close races, particular-, ly at Port Chalmers in the Maiden Pairs. ’ Thu chairman moved the adoption of the report, and the motion was canicd unanimously. r Office-bearers were elected as follow; Patron, Sir J. G. i\ ard; President, Mr AV. Hinchey: Vice-Presidents, Messrs C. A.' Tipping. A. McQuarrie. J. AV: McPherson, C. Tulloch. C. T. Gayne, and F R Annison: Captain. Air R. Cooper: Deputv Captain. Mr T. ,W. AVest; Secretary. Mr T. AVhitc; Treasurer, Air A. McQuarrie; Auditor. Air G. L. George, Committee. Messrs AV. H. Johnston. T. Ross, B. Johnson. D. Hamilton. Mornson. and E. Bradshaw; Vice-President, of Rowing .Association. Air F. J- Tipping: delegates to Association, Messrs C; Eastwood and D. Hamilton; Sole Selector, Mr T. West. ■ ' The subscription was fixed at 10s 6d. and the opening day was left in the hands of the Committee. TENNIS. STRUGGLE FOR DAVIS CUP. AVORLD’S BEST PLAYERS. ; FREMANTLE. September 30. Among the passengers aboard the steamer Otway, which arrived at Fremantle to-day, was Horace Rice. the well-known Australian lawn . tennis played Interviewed, he said that, together with A. B. Jones and Hicks, he left Svclney on April 'sth for America with the object of trying to bring back the Davis Cup. Doust joined them in America. T’lie critical game was played in Xew York, where Australia lost owing to failure in the singles. The Australians were handicapped by the courts, which were in such a sodden condition that long spikes had to be used lit, their slices. The conditions of the turf suited the Americans,' whb were inveterate volleyers. Had the match been played in England Rice thought it probable that Australia would have won. If Brookes had been with them they would have won. Asked who he thought was now the best player in the world, he replied that on present form it would he touch and go between Brookes and Wilding. The latter was in such wonderful form. The match lie played with McLoughlin in the English championship was the finest he (Rice) had ever seen, lie added that ho would back Brookes in two games out of three, but thought that AVilding would have a much bettor chance in three games out of five. Next in order of the World's best players, he thought, would come AlcLoughlin and Parke. ~ CRICKET. D U X E DIX X O All X AT lONS. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN', October fi. The Otago selectors have nominated Hopkins. Tuckwell, Austin, Siedoborg. Torrance, AlcFarlano and CondlifC for too I Australian tour. I SOFT HL AN D PL A V E RS. I NOMINATED FOR AUSTRALIAN j TOUR. In \iew of the selection of cricketers j to lour Australia with the Xew Zealand I cricket team this summer the Southland Association has sent forward the names I of Alessrs D. C. Hamilton (Bluff), J. AV. I Bannorman (Bluff), and J. A. Doig ; (1.C.U.) NOTES BV "COVER POINT.” i The three players mentioned a; the i nominees of Southland for selec--1 tion in the Now Zealand team ; have had a consistently successful career In the. higher grade of cricket as far as this province is concerned. Hamilton first won his way -into interprovincial games in the 1901 j season, and has represented Southland i ever since. His success with the bat, has been very pronounced, and. with the opportunity for consistent practice

available at the Bluff ground this season, Hamilton should be at the top of his form shortly after the commencement of club games. Bannerman. in company with Hamilton, has during' recent seasons borne the lion’s share of run-getting for the Port eleven. He was an Otago representative in the 1006 and 1907 teams, and from 1908 has found a place in the Southland representative team. The I.C.C. nominee, J. A. Doig. is. one of the oldest members of his team. In club cricket he lias done remarkably well with both bat and balk , , A man whose claims .for New Zealand selection appear to be reasonably justified on the form he has shown during his cricket career in Southland. Kavanagh, of the I.C.C. A good bat and a smart Held, Kavanagh has ample claims for nomination, that is when one compares the quality of the cricket of the three men selected, and on the fast Wickets and good outfield of Australia, he would rapidly improve in both batting and fielding. His innings of sixty-four runs in the Hawke Cup final against Rangitikci at Christchurch in the 1910 season, won for him the admiration of Christchurch critics competent to judge the qualifications of ' a batsman.

The Xew Zealand team will leave for Australia early in December. The programme for the tour is practically complete. It is definite with the exception of the one-day match at Toowoomba and the two days’ match with South Melbourne, which have yet to be ratified, The games arranged are as follow — ( December 9th, arrive Sydney; 10th and 11th, practise Sydney Cricket Ground: 12th and 13th, Northern District Xo. 1. at Maitland; 16th and 17th, Northern District Xo. 2, at Glen Innes:' 19th. 20th, and 21st. Queensland, at Brisbane; 23rd. Toowoomba (not definite); 2Gth, 27th. and 29th. Now South Wales, Sydney; 31st and January Ist, Southern‘District Xo. 1. Goulburn; 3rd and sth, Albury and Border Association, Albury. 7th and Sth, South Melbourne (not definitely fixed); 9th to 13th. Victoria.' Melbourne; 16th to 19th, South Australia. Adelaide; 21st and 22nd; Melbourne Cricket Club. Melbourne: 2-ith, depart from Sydney for Xew Zealand. HOCKEY. LADIES’ ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening. There were present—Misses Garmson (chair). Mills, McDowell, Rabbidge, Loudon, and Mr A. Hartley, who had acted as manager to the Ladies - Touring Team. The Eastern District Sub-Union wrote stating that the Gore team refused to come to Invercargill to play the premiership match against the Southland Girls’ High School team, for the Doy Cup.— It was decided that the local team journey to Gore on the 18th Qctober, ' and play the match there. Votes of thanks were accorded .Mrs, Searell (chaperone) and Mr Hartley (manager of the Southland Touring Team) for the efficient manner in which they filled their positions and for their kind efforts towards making the trip .as enjoyable as it had proved to be. Votes of thanks were also passed to the Wanganui, Wellington, and Canterbury Associations for arranging accommodation for players on tour.

At the close of the business. Mr Hartlev spoke of the tour, which he considered had been a groat success socially. The Wanganui people had done a great deal to make the player's’ sojourn there a pleasant one. and Southland had. along with the other - visiting teams, derived their share of the pleasure accruing The behaviour of the team had been excellent, and Mrs Searell had mom than once been congratulated on the manner in which the girls under her charge conducted themselves. From a more practical stand - point, however, the tour had perhaps, not been so successful. The Southland team’s play was inferior to that of at least four other contestants, although it. had sus-. tained only one serious defeat,, and that by the team who ultimately won the ■ Shield. The final result of,two wins and three losses at the tournament, and a further loss against Canterbury, would indicate, and rightly so, that the play of the team had not been of a very high standard. If a team from Southland were ever to gain hf -the' shield, it must be composed of players who are thoroughly trained ,as as well as being good players. Tlujl, first essential in choosing a touring Cleans, was to include players of sound physique. , Some of the players in the team did not possess the stamina that was required for tournament play, and this had militated against the success of the tour. However, taking things as a whole, the tour had been a good one,- and he was well satisfied with it. The total expenses of the tour amounted to £l2l 9s. I ENGLISH PLAYERS. ! LONDON, October 6. Half a dozen well-known hockey players are willing to go to Australia and New Zealand, probably from .y>ril to August. The Hockey Association will strictlv require the players to pay out-of-pocket expenses beyond travelling and living expenses.