SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17494, 7 August 1915, Page 7

SPORTING

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. FINAL ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, August 6. Tite following acceptances and final payments have been received for the Grand National meeting ; HUNTERS’ HURDLES.—Merrie Valet 11.9, Parewanui 11.8, Curilla 11.5, Dan Canterort 10.7. Ormoloid 10.3, Taft 10.2, Flight 10.2, Platinum 10.2, Turco 10.0, Traditor 10.0, Dardanelles 10.0, Dear Annie 10.0. TRIAL HURDLE RACE.—Multiply 10.5, Diavolo 10.11. Ruatayata 10.7, Cast Iron 9.11, Moddite 9.3, Scrutineer 9.3, Silver Shield 9.0. JUMPERS’ FLAT.—Admiral Soult 10.11, Diavolo 10.11, Kilmeny and Styrax 10.7. Sir Donald 10.5. Harbour Light 10.2, Vi 9.11, Commotion 9.7, Sampan 9.6. Ruatangata 9.5. Braoburn 9.3. Cahen Davon 9.0, Lord Frederick 9.0, Nimblefoot 9..0. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.—Tim Doolan 11.7, Daylight Bill 10.12, Morning 10.11. Glenmore 10.9, Golden Glow 10.9, Fagot 10.S, Ngatiruamii 10.8, Sandy Paul 10.2. Ngatoa 9.9, Cardiff 9.9, Golden Grape 9.7, Kim 9.7. The Brower 9.7. Eandelero 9.7, Captain McKaye 9.7. TALLY-HO PLATE.—Forward 12.10. Golden Dawn 12.10, Ikowai 12.10, Joueur 12.10, Keratome 12.10. Masterfield 12.10, Rufus 12.10, Turco 12.10.

WINTER CUP.—Haskayne 11.5, John Barleycorn 10.12, Undecided 10.9. Lady Louisa 10.8, Palisade 10.8, Birkline 10.5,

Ruapani 10.5, Fabrikoff 10.3. Biuestone 10.1, Loloma 10. 0, Peg 9.13. Slogan 9.11. Banksia 9.11, Plunder 9.5, Black Heart 9.8, George 9.8, The Cornet 9.3, Encore 9.3. Glenary 9.2, Lady Black 9.2, Moonglow 9.2. Haumakaka 9.0. Fortify 9.0, Cervulus 9.0, Jeannot 9.0. Potentiality 9.0.

EXFIELD STEEPLECHASE.—Bonny 10.0. Rustic 10.0, Kingsay 3 0.5, Bandolero 10.5. Northern 10.5, Fritz 10.5, Prairie Fire 10.4. Nimblefoot 9.13. Agatha Green 0.10, The Brewer 0.1.1, Grey Renown 0.0, The Mouse O.S, Stockade 0.7, Oratonu 0.7, Toby 9.7, Glcnwye 0.7, Royal Guard 0.7. AVONHEAD HANDICAP.—Petrosas 10.0. Xicomar 10.9. Pride of Clutha 30.9, Derby Day 10.1. Prince Laddo 0.11, Toki 9.11, Maltegarde 0.11, Mandoline 9.13, Veritas 0.11, Lion 9.11, Capt. Glossop 9.7, Meiford 0.7, Potentiality 0.7, Free 0.6. Bodenham 0.7, Countess Tolstoi 0.3. Pearlform 9.0. Micky Free 9.0, Glenyar 9.0. Bore 0.0. Listen 0.0. British Rose 9.0. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE. —Royal Arms 11.0. Leonta 11.0. Admiral Soult 10.12. Sir Donald 10.11. Awhou 10.11, Multiply 10.11, Styrax 10.6, Master Lupin 10.2. Harbour Light 10.0, Huraka 9.7, Commotion 9.6. Diavolo 0.5. St. Elmn 0.5, Braeburn 0.7, Sam Pan 0.0, Vascular 9.0. BOKXNG. Sporting writers in London newspapers give prominence to the story surrounding the dentil of Harry Stone, the boxer. He was a. passenger on the steamer, Armenian. which was sunk by a German submarine. A shell cut off his leg, and Stone was rolled into the water. He swam to a lifeboat, but died a few minutes after reaching it. HOCKEY. The Civil Service hockey team io play Warehouse to-day on Biggar street reserve will lie;— Richards, .Melvin. MacKay, Clark. McLean, Phillipps. Fraser, Anderson West. Huslemore; emergencies: Jtyburn and dackson. LADIES’ ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association Was held last evening, Mr MacGregor presiding. The following delegates were present: Misses Hawke, Walker, Colquhoun, Hayward, Gumming, Stout, Woodward, Sim, and Richards. In reference to a tournament to be held in Wellington, a proposal to send a team was fully discussed, but it was decided that the finances of the Association did not warrantit in sending a team. An unaffiliated team at Oreti applied for permission to participate in a soven-a-side tournament under the Association. The application was granted. Miss Plawke was elected acting secretary. SCHOOLS’ HOCKEY. The following are the fixtures for day;—North v. South, Queen’s Park, referee, E. Stout. Middle A v. Waihopai A, High School ground, referee C. Cuming. Middle B v. Waihopai B, Biggar street, referee, M. Gilfedder. TENUIS. DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED. WELLINGTON, August G. The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association has cancelled this year’s dominion championship meeting owing to the ! wn r. j " 1 i