SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17787, 17 July 1916, Page 3

SPORTING

'Wellington wjnteb meeting. A VERT SUCCESSFUL. FIXTURE. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON', July 15. The concluding day of the Wellington rl.C.’s Winter meeting attracted a large attendance. The totalisator handled £49,266, making a total of £121,349 for the meeting, as compared with £75.313 tor two clay’s two years ago. There was good weather, but the going was holding. The racing was interesting. Remits: — TALA VERA HURDLES, of loOsovs. One mile and a-half. 7—Patronymic, by Patronus —loni, mi 1 3(4—Austin, 10.9 2 6 —Sir Solo, 10.7 3 Scratched Arlington and Nicomar. Austin led over the greater part of the journey; but a'a-s displaced by Patronymic In the straight. Won by a. length and a-half. Sir Solo half a length away third. Time, 2mln 56secs. ONSLOW HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Five furlongs. 3 Blsogne, by Bezonian St. Evangeline, 10.S 1 6—Cherry Blossom, 9.7 - S —Mandoline, 9.0 3 All started. Bisogne was early in command, and won with ease by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Iniln 3 2-osecs. SECOND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half. t—Kirkby, by Birkenhead —Gladisla, 10.4 1 2 Darby Paul. 10.7 3 i 9—Critic, 9.7 All started. Queen’s Post was favourite. Critic, Kirkby and Darby Paul were prominent for most of the distance. Expedition and Rcrekohu fell. Won with something reserve, half a length between second and third. Time, Stnin 53 2-ssecs. CROFTON HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Sir Agnes, by Boris—Miss Foreshore, 9.13 1 3 Kukri, 9.11 3 5 Coral King, 9.0 5 Scratched Otara, Milford, Ballyhar. Kukri was a hot favourite. Sir Agnes was in first place all the way. Won by two lengths, six lengths’between second and third. Time, Imin 35socs. • JULY STEEPLECHASE, of oOUsOVS. About three miles. 4 Vascular, by Vasco —Pellicle, 9.11 1 2 —Wlrokino. 10.10 2 1— New York, 10.2 " Scratched Darby Paul. A good race. New York was favourite. Wirokino was well out In front for the greater part of the journey, but was caught at the hencoop by Vascular and New York. The former won by a length, a similar distance separating and third. Time, «mln 19 3-ssecs. [WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile. {4 —Ringform. by Boniform Ringdove, 9.6 1 9—Comely, 2 2 Scratched Multifual and Bisogne. Sedd-el-Bahr" was in moat demand. A good finish. Ringform came through nearing home and won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 4S 3-ssecs. FINAL HURDLES, of 350sovs. One mile and three-quarters. ’4—Cpib. by Sant Ilario —Cryde, 10.8 1 3 Purseflller. 10.11 "• 9—Leonta. 10.8 ■>

Scratched Crown Pearl. Crib followed Purseflller into the straight and beat her home by half a length, the game distance between second and third. Tim*. 3min 21seca.

KIA ORA HANDICAP, of ISOsovs Five furlongs.

—Toki, by Multifld —Maura, 10.5.. 1 3 —Golden Glade, 10.0 2 I—Perrier, 9.9 .. 3 Scratched Foreman. All and Hel«ingfor«. A record betting race for the course. Bomb and Martyress were first away. Toki wega-fey two lengths, half a length separating second and third. Time, j»in ssevs. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CXiUB. (Per United Press Association.) TIMARU, July 14. t he following are the acceptances for the South Canterbury Hunt Club's meeting:— HACK AND HUNTERS’ HURDLES tone mile and a-half) —Con the Shaughraun 10.13, Hap Dha 10.5. Mescal 10.3, fiteperina 9.12, Kaupokonul 9.9, Don Francisco 9.8, Trireme 9.5, Cannie Hughie 9.2. Arrogatlon 9.0, Leaping Bum S.O, Compulsion 9.0, Iris Lily 9.0, Little Corporal 9.0, Martial 9.0. TALLY-HO STEEPLECHASE (about two miles) Northern 12.7, Wellwood 11.11, Tarlki 11.8, Tommy 11.5, Busy Bee 3 0.10. Rolling Tide 10.10, Airman 10.10, Finnish Maid 10.10, Te Waimate 10.7, Kritbia .10.7, Harlpipi 10.7, Dardanelles J0.7. Gladys Dew 10.7. HACK RACE (six furlongs)— Yes 10.3, J>on Francisco 9.6, Aaland 9.8, Humiliation 9.8, Mademoiselle Xxe 9.6, Prenez Garde 9.5, Jack Symons 9.0, Saros 9.0, Cyra 9.0, De Aar 9.0, Craig Athol 9.0, Overland 9.0, Up Jenkins 9.0, Kohelmalnen 9.0, Counterpoint 9.0, Indian Chief 9.0. SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLECHASE (about two miles and a-half) The Brewer 11.2. Grey Renown 11.2, Golden Grape 11.2, Ikowal 10.2, Caseshot 30.2. Oratpnu 9.13, Mawson 9.7, Craigdugald 9.7, Tradltor 9.7.

HUNT CLUB CUP (about three miles) .—lkowai 11.9, Northern 11.7, Xfalry Finn 31.7. Wellwood 10.10, Tariki 10.8, Craigdugald 10.1, Mawson 10.0, Rolling Tide 9.10, Dear Annie 9.10, Leap Year 9.10, Belhrook 9.10, Dardanelles 9.7, Gladys J)ew 9.7, The Walmate 9.7. HUNTERS* PLATE (one mile and ahalf)—Steperina 12.8, Kaupokanul 11.13, Bill Terry 11.9, Mias Moranan 11.7, Platinum IL6, Fairy Finn 11.5, Prencx Garde ILS, Saroa 11.3, Finnish Maid 11.3, Compulsion 11.0, Craig Athol 11.0, Cannie Hnghie 11.0, Tommy 11.0, Iris Lily 11.0. WASHDTKE TROT (one mile and afcalf) Goldwood scratch, Mountain Palm 8 secs. Watchman 10, Imperial Tracey 10, Lily F. 12, Ohapi 13, Stormy Way 13. Letltla 17, Cora Dillon 19, Gipsy King 21, General Crecy 21, Princess Eugene 21. Qutncey Belle 21, Ben Dillon HI, Vera Mauritius 21, Brldgewood 21, IDlllon Maid 21, Wee Franzfe 21, Dainty IDUlon 22, Forest Child 22, Kentucky Lass 22. Mavis 24, Lady Jinks 24. Miss 2d. •BAND NATIONAL HANDICAPS. It is announced that the handicaps for the principal events of the forthcoming C.J.C. Grand National Meeting are to be Issued this afternoon. These weights were not due until Friday next, but their issue has been accelerated in order that North Island owners and trainers, at present located at Trentliam and Wellington, may have an opportunity of finding out how they stand prior to undertaking the homeward journey to Auckland, Gisborne, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, sod other centres. COUBBXNO. ORD AMANS WINS WATERLOO CUP. FRANKTOK JUNCTION, July 15. A large crowd assisted at the New Zealand Waterloo Cup meeting at Frankton Plumpton this afternoon. The hares were in good trim and the going excellent. In the semi-final of the Waterloo Cup Heather’s Champion beat Wild Dale, by 3 points to ], while Lord Amans had the bye. . The final provided a great course. Lord Amans beating Heather’s Champion in the run up by a length, turning the hare. Heather’s Champion then turned and drove 11:e hare to cover. Lord Amans is the property of Mr Btlkle, of Auckland. Heather's Champion, who is owned by Mr Brown, of Hamilton, was suffering from a had cold. In the final of the Waterloo Purse, Yorre Statesman, owned by Mr Byrne, of Wellington, beat the Invercargill bitch Blue Moon. The Waterloo Plate was won by Erin’s Star, owned by Messrs and Malcolm, of Southland*.

FOOTBALL. SIXTEENTH REINFORCEMENTS AT RUGBY PARK. , With reference to the fixture at Rugby Park on Wednesday next, special attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue. The event is one which is creating a deal of interest locally, and the opportunity to witness the trained soldiers on the football area will no doubt be taken advantage of by a large gathering should the overhead conditions be at nil favourable. The team to compete with the Sixteenth Representatives is a good combination including eight Interprovincial players of the last season, and is a fair representation of the limited number of players available. It is estimated that from eight to nine hundred players under the Jurisdiction of the Southland Rugby Union have answered the call of the Empire. an.d a little assistance by way of Uie public attending on Wednesday next is worthy of support if only to help an organisation that has produced so man> worthy soldiers of the King. Special arrangement has been made for the Sth Regimental Band to parade and the charge for admission lias been fixed at sixpence and half-price for children. Soldiers in uniform and returned soldiers wearing the Anzac Badge will be admitted free of charge. SAT U1 {DAY’S MATC H ES. On the High School ground, Herbert street, on Saturday afternoon a team composed, in the main, of Southland teachers met and defeated the Otago Training College fifteen by 11 points to ft. The ground was in splendid condition, and the game was very evenly contested, especially in the first spell which closed with the score 3—o in favour of the College. In the second half the Southland team kept its condition bettor than the opposition, although the College rushed matters in the. final stages and scored, from a forward scramble. Just on the call of time. Mr J. S. McGrath made an efficient referee. SCHOOL FOOTBALL. Three junior matches were played on Saturday, St. George being defeated at Bluff by 29 to 3, North defeated Waihopai by 31 to nil, and Mnrist defeated South by 24 to 3. Gilroy and McNeilage from Bluff are boys who play football equal to that of any senior boy, and thus Bluff achieved the downfall of the hitherto unbeaten St. George team. McDermott and Domigan for St. George played good football. Other boys worthy of note were Godward (2), Fraser and Officer (North), Thompson and Greig (Waihopai), Collins and Broad( Marist), and Jones (South). In the afternoon on Rugby Park, Waihopai defeated Middle (12 —3) and Marist defeated South (9 —3). The games lacked the dash of previous matches, the hacks especially, playing poorly. South held Marist easily in the first spell, but the better trained team came to light in the second half, Prendergast kicking a penalty goal from near half-way. If the forwards of all the, teams would keep the ball near them when dribbling they would do better, but hard kicking spoiled many fine rushes. The prominent players were Broad, who must let the hall out more, Prendergast and Lee (Marist), Cheyno, Wilson, Frarnpton and Galt (South), Todd (2), Whittaker and Miller (Middle), Carnahan, Gemmell, Bell and Royds (Waihopai). Two forwards who are especially brilliant In loose play are G. Todd (Middle) and H. Smith (Waihopai).—Contributed.

HOCKEY. PRIMARY SCHOOLS COMPETITION. The matches played on Saturday In the above competition resulted as follows: — Waihopai Mi defeated St. George (.0). Middle (13) defeated South (0). TO-DAY AT QUEEN S PARK.

A team of lady hockey players from the Dunedin Training College will meet the Technical College senior team at the Queen’s Park (old show grounds) to-day Owing to a misunderstanding as regards local arrangements, the Invercargill lady teachers were unable to meet visitors last Saturday afternoon. However, Dr. Hansen has kindly consented to allow the College stude-nts leave during the morning to enable it local team to play the visitors before they leave for D»net*«:i by the second express. The match will take place at about 10.15 a.m. All followers of the winter "stick” game are cordially Invited to be present at the match to-day to extend to the visitors a warm reception, and also at the railway station at 1.20 p.m. to extend a hearty send off.