SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17536, 26 December 1913, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. ‘the annual racing fixture of the Gore Trotting- Club will be held on the Gore JLC.’s well-appointed course this afternoon, when a record meeting is expected to eventuate. The fields are strong, and there should be keen interest in the competition, as representatives of Canicrburv Otago, and Southland training establishments will meet in equine bat;tle. Special train arrangements will 3>ermit of visitors from all parts of the province putting in an appearance at the jtrack side.

During the week three Eastern District mares, viz., Walmea, 'Coo-eo. and IKosebloohi, returned from a visit to Jforth Otago where they - were mated with the Stepniak stallion All Red. a horse' who is receiving extensive patgona’ge from stud masters.

The Carbine horse Greatorex headed Whe winning sires’ list in South Africa this year. He was bred *by the Duke of .Portland, and won races in England before being sent to South Africa.

Mr S. Green, the Victorian stud master, has sent a man to England to bring out his recent purchase. White Star. The horse will come to Australia by the. Medic, leaving on January 29. Mr Green has insured White Star for t'SOOO. The horse should arrive in Melbourne on March 13.

"Seaforth,’ the residence of Trainer D. J. Price, together with the racing stables on the property at Caulfield, was to be sold at auction in Melbourne last .Week.

Many interesting racing events are due in Maoriland to-day, including the '■Auckland Cup, Railway Handicap, nd Great Northern Foal Stakes at Elderslie, Manawatu Cup at Awapuni. and the D.J.C. Summer fixture will open at Wingatui.

Followers of trotting in Christchurch look to A. Pringle's charge, Pearlchild, to win the Auckland Trotting Cup cn Saturday next. Mr H. F. Nicoll’s nomination is a five-year-old mare by RothsSouthern racegoers will remember Pearlchild winning the twomile event at Wyndham on January Ist, 1912, in 5.15, and the Makarewa Handicap Tfot at the Southland R.C.’s fixture the following day in 5.4 l-sth.

Excellent acceptances have been received for the Wyndham R.C.’s meeting on New Year’s Day, and the presence of an imposing number of northern horses should lend attractiveness to the gathering.

The programme fbr the annual racing fixture of the Riverton JI.C. on Easter Uonlay ,and Tuesday has made Us appearance. and should meet with the approval of owners. The handicapping will be left in the hands of Mr A. J. Gibbs, of Gore, while Mr R. E. Hurley, of Canterbury, will act as starter. Owners of three-year-olds are reminded that entries for the Pourakino Stakes inaugurated in connection with the Riverton meeting are due on Wednesday, December' 31st.

The injury to Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Darlngdale, during training operations »t Wingatul, was not so seriouk as at first supposed. He made his reappearance on the tracks during the week, and •will probably be a starter for the Invercargill Cup.

An esteemed Waiau correspondent

writes :—Training operations on the Clifden course are to be witnessed each •ve’ning In connection with the Clifden Hack Racing Club's meeting to be held on New Year s Day. Many a dispute has been settled as to who possesses the best hack. Several embryo Carbines and Captain Jingles are to be seen at work and putting up fast times. The club besides giving liberal stakes have also a good trophy list. Mr W. E. Taylor, Invercargill, is donating a handsome trophy to the winner of the Maiden Steeplechase. The winner of the Waiau Cup receives an elaborate silver bowl of the value of five sovs. To the Waiau Steeplechase of 20 sovs is added a gold medal to the rider of the winner, given by Mr J. Robertson. Mr Wm. Scott donates a trophy to the winner of the District Race. The Ladies’ Bracelet is « well endowed race, the lady nominators of the first, second and third horses are to receive bracelets, one of the bracelets being donated by Mr Tom Roche, Invercargill. The riders of first and second horses will also receive trophies, whilst Mr Jule? Tapper presents a silver flask to the owner of the winning horse. WTJTDHAM RACING- CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR NEW YEAR’S DAT. The following are the acceptances for the W.R.C.’s annual meeting on January Ist

New Year Handicap 7 furlongs)— Palisade 9.7. Query 8.5, Russo 7.10, Triumph'ator 7.10, Aphaea 7.5, King Torrent 7.5. Peter 7.5.

Handicap Trot (two miles) —Yarravale per.. Marathon 4 secs. Lady Montoflorc 4, Bellrnth 4. Ivory Bell 7, Tottywood 11. Commander Bell 12. Resurrection 13, Miss Fortune 14. Waitress It. Stanley's Child 14, Ballet Girl 14, Inchcape Bell 15, Kinetic 15, Minim 15. Wyndham Cup (1 Vi miles) —Oxenhope 9.9, Flora McDonald 8.11, Sombrero B.G, Ogier-8.5. Gapon 8.3. Parable 7,11, Seekashore 7.10. Special Form 7.7, Hcsione 7.4, Directoire 6.12. King Torrent 6.10. Mb'ohglow 6.10. Eriii's Rest 6.7. District Hack Handicap (6 furlongs) Champagne 0.5. Quirinus 0.0. Auchmhor *.5, Punchinello 8.6. Seamaid 8.2, Lady Trent 8.2. Sir Patrick 8.0. Golden Webb 7.11, Neuroma 7.11, Kuaka 7.L Fable 7.4, Outlook 7.4.

President's Handicap (6 furlongs) Ogier 9.4, Query 8.5. Spoedmetre 7.13. Golden Morn 7.9. Triumphator 7.9, May Dalrymple, 7.6, Gold Sail 6.12, Leading Lady 6,10.

Handicap Trot (one mile) —Castout scr. Commamlerite scr.. Evening Star 6 secs. Ima D. 6. Lexton 6. Sirrah ./. 6. Tottywood 7. Survived 7, Hokomii Indian' Wolf 9, Indiana Girl 9, Miss Fortune 9! Moeraki 9. Lightning 9. Visitors' Hack Handicap (live furlongs )—Tevlot 5.7. Hops 8.6. Miss Kol*7n<iv 8.6, Auchmhor 8.5, Moonglow S. I. Sir Patrick S.O. Leading Lady 7.11. Red Pennon 7.11. A turn Loch 7.11. Golden "Webb 7.11, Ngapuna T.s. La Sola 7.6. Juvenile Plate <6 furlongs) Entries: Miss Rey. Golden Bey. Neuroma. Mondiss .Lass. Alaska. Sir Brigirl. Lady Lowburn, Brooksdale. Master Ranald, Aerogram, Se al nnid. Quirinus, Buller. CanSignalman—Maid Marion filly.

V.A.T.C. ' PRIZE MONEY INCREASED. MELBOURNE. Dec. 24. The added money to the Caulfield Chip has bc p n increased by the A ictorian Amateur Turf club to fsnoo. the Austrolian Steeplechase to tIToO. ond tho t.riiitheld Futurity Stakes to £2990, while incr°ases have been made to other events, •soaking a total increase of £2j9(J, boxing. HOAA’ CARPENTIER DEFEATED AY FILLS. THE FRENCHMAN RICHLY REWA RDEI >. The following is the special message cent to the Sydney Sun of Ihe recent sensational match between Carpentier and Wells — Georges Carpentier won his fight last night by men ns of characteristic tactic-:. Rusfling in like a tiger, be had Bombardier Weils all at sea in less lime than it takes to tell, find with vicious, powerfui blows put his mail down and out almost before the spectators had settled down in their seats.

The Frenchman entered the ring and went to his corner at 9.33. looking to be trained to the moment. The place was brilliantly illuminated with magnesium lights installed by a firm of biograph dim makers, who had paid two thousand pounds for the sole rights. Wells got through the ropes at ten o’clock. He AA'cis obviously overwrought and excited. while the other man was cool, collected. and determined. Carpentier had bandages wrapped' around Ills hands. Wells'vigorously "’avert to friends in the audience, and then sat sipping iced water and listening anxiously to the advice of hi- supporters. general murmur among Hie experts to the f i’iect that AA’eils was beaten before **>« fight started

CARPENTIER THE AVALANCHE. The moment the sons sounded Carpentier dashed towards his man and got in with a terrific right swing. Wells blanched visibly, and. wincing, hurriedly retreated out of range, and attempted to fight standing off. Carpentier smothered magnificently, and, boring in again.' drew blood from Wells's nose. The audience were frantically excited. Wells was apparently non-plussed and appeared to be unable to collect his faculties. He failed to keep the Frenchman at arm's length, and there were a few seconds of in-fighting, during which blows were exchanged like lightning flashes. Then Carpentier drew back again, and with all the power of bis left arm caught the bombardier in the wind. As Wells bent forward in pain Carpentier lunged out with a right to the Jaw. Wells fell to the hoards sick and gasping. He was quite unable to rise, and as the timekeeper counted off the seconds the silr cnee was almost painfully tense. For thirteen seconds all was sTTcnco. then, as the ve.-.i’et was announced, the cheers rung mi.' r : Carpentier was raised sh.u hi and carried round the ring ’ . compatriots. Wells was booed. /

In his corner was Pat O'Keefe, lugubriously shaking his head, while some of Carpentier's seconds were dancing like mad dervishes. For a while there was a terrific hubbub. Men hurled cries of “Coward."' at Wells, and were attacked by other members, and for a time the proceedings looked like culminating in a general dust-up. Lord Lonsdale was at last personally compelled to intervene and restore order. Then the crowd waiting outside commenced to cheer the winner and yell “Wells is a coward," and altogether the din was toriffic. "MY WEAK SPOT." After Carpentier had posed in the ring for the biograph operators. Wells, speaking almost tearfully, said — “He caught me in the middle, always my weak spot. I'm sorry I disappointed my supporters.” The defeated fighter retired amid the hoots of the spectators.

Later on Carpentier appeared at the window in the front of the National Sporting Club, and was loudly cheered by the crowd outside. Carpentier gets two thousand five hundred pounds for his half-minute’s work and Wells five hundred pounds. The winner’s next opponent will be Gunboat Smith, in Paris. TEITHXS TOUENAMEUT, S UCC ES SF UL OPENING. Since the inauguration of its tournament the Southland Tennis Association has on each occasion been favoured with line weather, and the opening day yesterday was no exception to the rule. Yesterday was, however, rather on the warm side, and those players competing in many of the events seemed to be tiring towards tite conclusion of their day's play. Tiie entries this year are very large, and there are but few of last year’s competitors, who are not entrants again tills year, while several players from northern centres, who have never previously taken part in the Southland tournament. are also entrants. Play, of course, did not reach beyond its preliminary stages—the first round being completed in each case, and it is therefore too early to forecast as to how any of the events are likely to finish, but it can at least be predicted that in many cases close finishes will result. Some of the play yesterday was really excellent, so that the next round should be a very interesting one. Fine weather for the remaining two days o t play is all that is required to make the tournament, one of the most, if not the most successful the Association has yet experienced. The following are the results: — MEN’S SINGLES (Championship). —First Round.— N. Anderson beat F. Wagner, 6—4, 6—l. • W. S. Baird beat J. Richards, 6—2. fi— 3. A. K. Hawley beat N. Cramond, B—3, G —7. W. A. Scott beat A. Charlton, 7—3, 6—3. S. McDougall beat L. McDonald. G—3, 6—l. X MEN'S DOUBLES (Championship). —First Round. — Goldsmith and A. Hawley beat Inslone and McDonald by default. ( G. and A. Lindsay heat Anderson and Cramond. fi—3, 7—9, 6 —3. Scott nnd Bundle beat Robertson and W. J. Hawley. 6—o. S —9. fi—2. LADIES’ SINGLES (Championships). Mrs Bannermau beat Mrs Hutchinson. 9—G. Miss Kirwan beat Miss Macalister,

Miss Fisher heat Miss M. Marsh, ft—T, Miss J. Marsh heat Miss M. Shepherd, 9—6.

Miss Welsh beat Miss Ingpen, o—6. LADIES’ SINGLES (Handicap). —First Round.—.. 4 Miss Kirwan owe 4 —6 beat Miss L. V. Bagiev, received 4 —6, by o—l.0 —1. Miss T. Marsh, scr.. beat Miss K. Macdonald rec. 15, 9 —2. Mrs Ingpen, scr., beat Miss K. Shepherd, rec. 15. 9 —l. Miss M. Shepherd received 2—6, beat Donnan owe 15. o—7. Miss .1. Marsh owe 15, I—6,1 —6, beat Miss E. Metzger scr.. o—6. —Second Round.— Miss M. Marsh owe 15 boat Miss G. Fisher owe I—6,1 —6, 9—6. Miss R. Carswell scr., beat Miss Ingpen. received 3—6. o—s.

Miss I. Wilson owe 3—6, beat Miss A, Welsh owe 15. o—4.

, Miss R. Bagley owe 15,.. 3—6, heat Miss McConocbie received 15, 9—7. LADIES’ DOUBLES’ (Handicap).

Miss K. Macdonald and Miss Wilson rec. I—6.1 —6. beat Misses Kirwan and Welsh owe 15. o—6.

Mrs Bannerman and Miss Metzger owe 1 — G, beat Misses Fisher and Donnan owe 15. 9 —2. Misses Carswell and Gardiner rec. 2 6. boat Misses Bagley owe 15. o—B. —Second Round. —

-Misses Macalister and Reid rec. 3—6 beat Mrs Cowie and Mrs Hutchinson owe 15. 9 —5. COMBINED DOUBLES (Handicap). First Round. — Kirwan and Miss Kirwan. rec. 4—6 heat Henderson and Miss M. Marsh, scr. 9—7.

Charlton and Miss Ingpen. rec. 15, heat G. Lindsay and Miss Brown, rec. 15. 9—B. Wagner and Mrs Ingpen, rec. I—6.1 —6. beat Clothier and Miss Wilson, rec. 2—6, 9 — l.

MEN'S DOUBLES (Handicap). First Round. —- Me Don gall and Harraway. owe lifi. 2—6, beat Price and C. McKay, rec. 15, 9—7. Goldsmith and A. K. Hawley, owe 30, 2 r, beat Osmers and Clothier, rec. 36, 9—6. Mnrcussen and Bradshaw, rec. 15. beat Henderson and IV, S. Baird, scr., 9—6.

MEN’S SINOI.ES (Handicap). A grade. —First Round,— I’. Robertson, owe IS, beat U. S. Baird, rec. 2—at, 9—B. L. McDonald, rec. 2—B, beat C. E. Fowkc, rec. 2—6, by default. \ AA". Cowie, scr., beat N. Anderson', owe 2—fi, 9—s. A. Lindsay, rec. 2—6. boat N. Crammnnd, owe IS. 3 —fi. AA’. A. Scott, owe I—fi, boat J. Henclor.son. sen. 9—B, T. Walker, rec. 2—fi. boat D. Goldsmith. owe IF, 2—6. 3—2. A. K. Hawley, owe IS, 2—C, beat R, V. Bundle, owe 2—6, 9—h S. McDougall. owe IS, 2—6, beat P. If. Instone, rec. 2 —fi. 9—2. MEN'S SINGLES (Handicap I. B. Grade. —First Round.— F. Wagner, owe i—B. beat .1. -Marcusso’i, owe IS. —Second Round.— A. Charlton, owe 2—6, beat A. R. Stewart, rec. IS. 2—fi, 9—S. H. A. Price, owe 2—C, beat J. Richards, owe IS, 9—T. j. W. li. Bannerman. owe S—S, heat D. Marshall, rec. 2—6. 9—4. .1. Kirwan per., boat F. Wagner, owe 4—fi. 9—2, T. Baird, owe S —fi, beat T. McKay, scr.. 9—S. W. A. Clothier, owe IS, beat Jos. Bradshaw, owe S—R. 9—B. C. McKay, scr,, beat J. MeLaueblan, owe 2 —fi, 9—2.

EDENDALE SFOBT3. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Ideal weather favoured the annual sports at Edendale yesterday, and the gathering Avas a distinct success, both in point of the gate yield and the entertainment afforded to patrons. There were, however, very tew notable performers on the ground, and the majority of the events, while being interesting, did not bring out competitors who' are.

yet qualified to make showings worthy of special notice. The events were, however, in many cases closely contested, and this fact, supplemented by a very considerable local interest, made them tile cynosure of attention.

The officials were as follows; —President, Mr T. Crane: Vice-Pjesidents, Messrs O. Baird, T. O. McGill, A. Marshall, A. Henderson. B. IS. Barnett. W. Shields, Junior, and T. McKenzie; General Committee, Messrs T. Marshall. T. Crane, J. Duncan. W. Chapman, D. Baird. W. Shields, Junior. John Ballantyne, R. Milne. W. Amos, T. O. McGill. A. Henderson, A. Marshall. E. G. McPherson, X. Wilson, B. K. Barnett, C. Milne, John Milne. A. Blackley, .1, .Sawers, X’. Ross, T. Craig, C. McPherson, and W. .T. Marsh; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr G. Dempster; Superintendent, Mr T. Crane: Judges athletics. Messrs W. Amos and T. Marshall: Putting the Stone, High Jump, Messrs T. Milne and T. O. McGill: Chopping and Sawing. Messrs E. G. McPherson. T, Crane and W. Amos. The results were as follow: —

Youths’ 220 Yards Race, 16 years and tmder —A. Sim 1, .1. Marshall 2. Eight cut l ies.

r.Tvclc P.acc. one mile: Ist, £2: 2nd, |cs Sutherland 1, A. A. Walker 2. Fig: t entries.

Filendalc Handicap (120 yards)— First j : rn l : R. S. Fisher (2 % yds) 1. N. McI'ndgen (2M> yds) 2. Time, 13 2-3 secs. Second heat: E. .1. Rankin (1 yd) 1, RMajor (5 yds) 2. Time, 13 secs.

Final: R. S. Fisher 1. E. J. Rankin 2. Time, 13 secs. The race was a close one, and Rankin after, dwelling over his start had to run a strong race to breast the tape ahead of McFndgen, who ran a good third. There were about a dozen entries for the Bagpipe March Music competition, which was judged by Mr J. Sawers, who placed the prize-winners in that following order —R. Scott 1, J. Todd 2, R. Scott 3. . Bicycle Race. 1% miles: Ist, £2; 2nd, 10s.—F. A. Sutherland (K{o yds) 1, A. A. Walker (150 yds) 2, A. E. Smith (100 yds) 3. Sutherland did not sprint from fourth place until half way round with two and a half laps to go. He then went to the front, and held his lead easily and, notwithstanding a determined challenge by Walker nearing the finish, cleared the line with about three lengths to spare. High Jump: Ist, £1: 2nd. 10s. —F. R. Martin (scr.), and W. Anderson (3 In.), tied, the former clearing 5 feet 4y 3 inches, and the latter 5 ft. 1% in. There were four entries. 1

Sawing, open (15 inch log)—Lawry and Carson (scr.) 1, Watson and Ea.de (3 secs) 2. Eight pairs competed, and the winners secured the verdict by about one second. Half-mile Flat Race: Ist. £2; 2nd, 10s. —P. Casey (30 yds) 1, D. Casey (15 yds) 2. There were four starters, and the finish was very close. Time. 2 min. 20 secs. Youths’ Bicvcle Race, 14 mile: Ist, 15s; 2nd, 10s. —L. G. Sim 1, J. Oberg 2. There were eight starters, but only four got away well, and consequently the race resolved .itself into a struggle between the remaining four. The winner went to the front early in the race and was never in trouble.

220 Yards Foot Race, handicap.—W. Cranston (6 yds) 1. E. J. Rankin (3 yds) 2, R. S. Fisher (1 yds) 3. The finish "was very close. Cranston crossed the line with a yard Mo spare, and barely a foot separated the first and second men.

100 Yards Handicap; Ist, £1: 2nd. 10s. —R. S. Fisher ’ (scr.) 1, N. McFadgen (scr.), and R. Major (3 yds), dead heat, 2. Fisher won easily with two yards to spare. Time, 11 secs. Putting the Shot: Ist, 15s; 2nd, 5s. — T. Glover (33 ft.) 1, J. Hughes (31 ft. 10 V 2 in.) 2. A. Agnew (30 ft. 10 in.) 3. Highland Fling (16 and under) —M. Dovolosky 1. W. Geddes 2. Five entries. Highland Fling (boys 16 and under) G. Stewart 1, C. Lipscombe 2. Five entries.

Shantreuse —M. Dovolosky 1, E. King 2. / Sword Dance —if. Dovolosky .1, C. Lipscombe 2. Nine entries. Half-mile Cycle Race—P. A. Sutherland (30 yds) 1, H. E. Fry (50 yds) 2. Sutherland went to the front soon after starting, and was never seriously challenged. Chopping Competition—R. Blackburn (10 secs) 1. D. Pollard (15 secs) 2. P. O’Neil (15 secs.) 3. Blackburn finished an easv first. There wore eight starters. 1 10 Yards Handicap—E. .1. Rankin (6 vds) 1. D. Casey (scr.) 2. Rankin was soon master of the situation, and after running a strong race finished an easy first.

100 Yards Consolation Race—W. Wan! (■i yds) 1, D. Casey (scr.) 2. Seven starters. CBXCEET. SOUTHLAND TKAM PiCKKD. TRIAL MATCH YESTERDAY. A game was played on Rugby Park yesterday between Possible and Probable teams of Southland. Good batting was shown during the game by W. E. Cockroft (Appleby), and A. Hamilton (Y.M.C.A.). the latter contributing the fine score of 52 runs before retiring. Scores are as follows: —

PROBABLES. Ward c Driscoll, b Doig 6 Gilbertson. J. H., 1.b.w., b Kavanagh Lve, b Doig Groves, b Kavanagh • 4 Crocket. A., c Hamilton, b Doig .. Battersby. c Kavanagh, b Poole .. 17 Washer, c and b Bannerman Ifi Cockroft. c Bannerman. b Doig .... 27 Eraser, A., not out •> Dykes, c .1. Hamilton, hj Bannerman 2 Hayman. c and hj Doig 7 Extras 7 Total .. Bowling: Doig. 5 tor 29; Kavanagh, 3 for 20; Bannerman, 2 for 5. POSSIBLES. Crocket, T.. c Cockroft. b Groves .. Hamilton, .1.. run out 1 Driscoll, c Hayman 1 Hamilton. A., retired 52 Gilbertson. .las., b Dykes 1" Hamilton, D.. c Groves, b Eraser .. 38 Kavanagh, c Crocket, b Washer .. 20 Bannerman. c Hinton, b Groves . . . . HI Poole, c Battersby, b Gilbertson ..12 Doig. c Battersby, b Gilbertson . . 20 Irwin, not out 2(1 Extras 12 Total 205 SOUTHLAND TEAM. The following team has been selected to meet Wellington on January (ith and 7 th:— D. C. Hamilton. J. W. H. Bannerman, H. Irwin, A. Poole. E. Kavanagh. .1. Doig, A. Hamilton, .las. Gilbertson, .1' Hamilton. T. Crocket. H. Driscoll. Emergencies: Cockroft, Battersby. Practices will he held each evening from 6 p.m.

CANTERBURY v. OTAGO. (Per United Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 25. The interprovincial match Otago v. Canterbury opend this afternoon with beautiful weather and an easy wicket. Scores to date are ; OTAGO (Ist innings). H. Watson, c and hj Watson . . , . 29 A. Alloo. 1.b.w., Watson . . . . 28 T. McFarlanc, c AA’oods. it Paterson fi T(. G. Seidebcrg, b Patterson . . 7 AV. Higgins, si. Brunton, b AYatson 9 A. Eckhold. b AVatson . . . . . . 19 J. S. Brushes, run out .. .. II J. W. Condliffe, b Patterson .. a .1. Rarnsrien, b Watson .. .. 12 Rutherford, 1.b.w., it AA'atson .. 10 A. Downes, not out . . . . . . J Byes .. . . .. 2 Leg byes .. .. . . 2 Total 'IST Bowling : G. C. Wilson 0 for 44. A. W. Thomas 0 for 22, 11. AA’atson K for 4S, J. L. Patterson 2 for 50, H. AA". Monaghan 0 for 19.

VETERANS’ MATCH. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 25. The veterans’ match, Canterbury v. Otago, resulted In a win for the home team. Scores: Otago, Ist innings, 87; howling. S. McMurray 4 for 19, AA’. Frith 2 for 27, AA r . Wilding 3 for 14. OTAGO (2nd innings). G. Baker, c Fowke, b Frith . . . . 28 AA’. Johnston, b McMurray .. . . 9 J. McFarhine, not out . . . . 35 H. A. Boddington, not out .. .. 42 Log bye .. . . .. 1 Total for 2 wickets . . . . 106 Bowling : McMurray 1 for 45, AV. Frith 1 for 15.

CANTERBURY (Ist innings). T. D. Harmann, run out .. ..115 T W. Reese, b Boddington . . . . S J. N. Foivko. 1.b.w.. b Downes .. 10 A. E. Ridley, st. Crockford, b Baker 9 F. Wilding, b Johnston .. ' •• r 'l S. McMurray, run out • • ■ • 4 G. H. N. Helmore. hj Carr .. .. 2 E. J. Ross, run out .. •• ..31 W. Frith, run out .. •• 37 E. Bates, st. Crockford, b McFarlane 5 A. T. Chapman, not out . . ... 0 Extras • • • • •• 31 Total .. •• •• .. 2'io Bowling : W. Carr 1 for 43, Boddington 1 for 38, A. Downes 1 for 81, McFarlane 1 for 29, Baker. 1 for 13, John? ston 1 for 33. M.C.C. v. TRANSVAAL. EASY WIN FOR THE FORMER. PRETORIA, December 23. Transvaal met the Maryleipone team at Johannesburg on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Scores: Transvaal —First innings, 202 (Beaumont 62); second innings, 196 (Beaumont S2). . . , Marylebone—427 for eight wickets (innings declared closed). Hobbs made 102, Woolley 116, Bird 67. M.C.C. won by an innings and 29 runs. BOWXJXTO. THE TOURNAMENT. Entries for the Southland tournament, which commences on December 31st, will officially close on Saturday with the secretary (Mr W. R. Leek) The draw will take place on Monday evening, nnd late entries will be received on Monday.