SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17732, 9 August 1917, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Marc Anthony broke down last Saturday, and will not he a runner at the Grand National meeting. The Timaru (miner, S. Trilford, will race Crib, Handsome Boy, Kaupoknnui, Aerial, Sau Sebastian, and Oxenhopc at the Grand National meeting. J. R. Kaan will steer the jumping members of the string in their engagements. It is announced that the Gore-trained horses, Matchlight and Rialto, will not be competitors at the N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club’s fixture on Wednesday and Thursday next. The names of the pair arc missing from the acceptance lists for the first day, which are published elsewhere. Riders will have to be found for Braeburn and Diavolo at the Grand National meeting, as news has come to hand that their respective riders, J. Deery and Ranji Thompson, have been refused jockeys’ licenses bv the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. P. Neagie Is endeavouring to engage A. Ward to ride Diavolo in' the Grand National Steeplechase. Southland owners will be strongly represented at Addington next week by Bellflower, Annie K, Gemma, Zara, Lindetta, McCounachio, and other trotters and pacers. TROTTING IN CHRISTCHURCH. N.Z.M.T.C. FIRST DAY ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 8. The following acceptances have been received for the opening day (Wednesday) of the N.Z.M.T.C.’s Winter meeting IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (saddle), class 5.2, unhoppled (two miles)— Commander Bell scr, Treasure Seeker, Truganini and Kirikiriroa 3 secs, Havana, Armamentor, Gemma and W’in All 8, Bow Bells and Dubose 10, Craibwood and Grattan Chimes 11, Red Bell and Albertoria 12, Fairy Whispers and Winiata 13, Springbok, Marvolo and Paddy Lynd 15. TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), class 3.39 (one mile and a half) —Harold Junr. scr., Dillon Maid 3 secs, Lady Rothsoon 3, Agnes Chief 3, Peony 3, Erin’s Queen 4, Chid 5, The Linnet 5, Red Prince 6, Mahinga (i, Watchman 6, Albert Wallace 6, Nancy Stair 6, Silver Quick 6, King Lear 6, Bridgewood 6, Bank Note 6, Gladeye 7, Darkness 7, Papeete 7, Glen Mavis 7, Erleen 7, Energy 7, Quincey Belle 7, Leo Bell 7, Gipsy King 7, General Wylie 7, Maud Tracey 7, Miss Havoc 7.

AUGUST HANDICAP (harness), class 4.38 (two miles)— Admiral Wood scr, Agathos (5 secs, Adelaide Direct 7, Oinako 8, Con Dillon 10, Princess Sherwood 11, St. Kevin 11, Childsdale 11, John Dillon 11, Persuader 11, Stanley's Child 11, General Link 12, Tamarisk 13.

QUEEN MARY HANDICAP (saddle), class 4.57 (two miles)—Bellflower scr, Pay 5, Char* 11, Rorke’s Drift 11, Chelston 14, Albert Wallace 14, Fernleigh 14, Neigh 16, Galindo Belle 17, Waiteranui 17, Great Britain 19, Trooper Dillon 18, Erleen 18, Stormy Way 19, Schnapps 19, Planet Child 19, Dainty Dillon 19, Mopey 19. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), class 4.54 (two miles) —Red Child scr, Whispering Willie scr, Hardy Wilkes 1, Clive 4, Red Heather 4, Paul Huon 4, Galician 5, Michael Galindo 5, Annie K 7, Commander Bell 7, Olive L. 7, Imperial Crown 8, Lady Wilmington 8, Auckland Girl 9, Truganini 10, Sol 11, Norval King 11, Billy Parole 13, Lady Patricia 14, Syrie 14, Gay Wilkes 14, Theseus 14, Bon Ami 14. INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP (harness), class 2.50 (one mile and a quarter) Admiral Wood scr, Adelaide Direct 2, Tommy 2, St. Kevin 3, Evelyn 4, Childsdale 4, Princess Sherwood 5, Jewel Chimes 5, Frandocia 5, Eccentric 5, Glendalough 5, Cora Dillon 5, Antonio 5, Ariadne 5, Little Kauri 6, Sungod 6, St. Ursula 6. SPEEDWAY HANDICAP (harness), class 2.21 (one mile)— Nancy Patch scr, The Whip 1, Lord Dillon 1, Annie Dillon 3, Sir Fulham 3, Prince Poole 3, Lindetta 3, Gold Crest 3, Huia Grey 3, Woodvere 4, Trix Pointer 4, Huon Patch 4, Blackford 4, Rothannie 4, Harold Devon 4, St. Michael 4. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), class 2.21 (one mile) —-Mintson scr, Dunspcy 4, Law Chimes 4, Mountain Rose 6, Irvar 6, Disappear 6, Jack Ashore i, Bright /, lodestar 7,, Lord Dillon 7, Huon Drift 7, Lady Tempest 8, McConnachic 8, Lady Tcddinglon 8, Promotion S, Icicle 8, 0.1.C. S, Willie Lincoln 8, Gold Crest 0, Huia Grey 9, Sceptre 9, Minston M 9, Woodvere 10, Seychelles 10, Huon Patch 10, Celtic 10.

BOOKMAKERS FINED. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, August 8. The Magistrate (Mr Hewitt), after hearing the evidence against Patrick Bourke, Daniel Sullivan and John Shore, convicted them of loitering in Victoria Avenue at last Wanganui race meeting for the purpose of betting. He fined Bourke £2O, Sullivan £2O, and Shore £25. He also fined William Ryan, of Auckland, £100; Robert Ryan, of Auckland, £SO; and David Ross, of Wellington, £75. He fixed security for appeal, the fines to be paid into Court with costs ten guineas in each case.

AUSTRALIAN CURTAILMENT. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) MELBOURNE, August 8. Senatof Pearce, referring to the restriction of sport and curtailment of racing, says it provides for a general reduction coin pared with pre-war figures, the basis of the number of meetings to be held being fixed cm the number held previous to the war in each State. Racing has been restricted in New South Wales by at least 50 per cent., and boxing has also been limited.

FOOTBALL. THE GALBRAITH SHIELD COMPETI- . TION. AN EXCITING STAR-IN VERCAUGILL GAME. Bright sunshine, and a still atmosphere were experienced yesterday afternoon when two Galbraith Shield competition games and two junior contests were carried out at Rugby Bark. There was an average attendance. The playing spaces were in pood order, but a trifle heavy and slippery as a result of a rapid thaw following on several frosty nights. The Athletic-Southern and the two junior matches did not create a great deal of interest, but there was a very keen following in attendance to watch (he Star-invcrcargill encounter. The game was a good one from beginning to end and (ho spectators worked up to a high state of enthusiasm as the play progressed. During the latter part of the second spell the occupants of the grand stand, with a few exceptions, left their seats and swarmed out on to the playing ground, a happening that has not taken place at the Park for some years past. Star scored during the early stages and consistently threatened to increase their advantage, but Invercargill eventually rose to the occasion and during the final part of the first spell and almost the whole of the second half played over their opponents. Exciting play resulted from the clever kicking of the Invercargill full-back (Fraser) and the many passing runs of the losing hacks, but Star exhibited the soundest of defence and tackled in a determined and effective style seldom witnessed nowadays. Both sides were unfortunate at times, particularly Invercargill, but the contestants have the satisfaction of knowing that they provided the mutch of the season. In connection with the control of the game, Star were fully entitled to a second kick at goal owing to the intimidation used by Invercargill in charging the

I unsuccessful effort, and the official in charge would have been acting within his rights had he severely penalised men pushing their opponents in (he back on the line-outs and in the open. The practice has been noticeable on several occasions of late under the control of certain referees and it is only right to direct attention to one of the most dangerous illegalities of the Rugby game. The following are the results : - ATHLETIC (.3) v. SOUTHERN (ft). (Green) (Black)

Playing thirteen aside Southern and Athletic remained about the centre for a lengthy period, Greens occasionally putting in a strong rush, but without success. Coakley put forth one fine effort which deserved success. Gathering the bull at top spend he ran, kicked and recovered the ball. Racing down to Blacks’ line he transferred to Wells on the corner, but the latter knocked over the flag. In the second half Athletics at once attacked. From a mark Coakley kicked down hard and Roche spoiled the return. Following up his own kick fast, Coakley secured and scored but failed with the placer. B—o.8 —0. Greens were generally attacking until the close of the game, but could not increase the score, although Wells made a fair attempt to drop a goal. Athletic 3 points (try), Southern nothing. Mr A. H. Courtis acted as referee.

STAR (31 v. INVERCARGILL (0) (Blue * White) (Blues)

Star kicked off facing bright sunshine and at once attacked until Dawson relieved with a scrum kick. Star came hack strongly and Shand kicked over at (he corner from a passing run, the Star wing three-quarter narrowly missing a score as Blues' forced down. Star continued to attack right and left, one fine effort being hampered by Shand having to receive from a bad pass and his wing support failing to take a good transfer cleanly. Almost at once a member of Star pack scored at the corner flag from bunched play, the kick failing. Star 3 —o. Blues attacked from (he centre on a transferring run, but Hall failed to take a pass. Footing the leather Hall centred to Star territory, hut Blues’ passing W'as charged down. The fast and solid following up of the Star pack kept Blues’ backs busy. A long kick gave Invercargill a chance and Whitaker was always prominent in aggressive rushes. Mistakes in handling cost Blues ground, but their forwards came to the rescue. For a time Blues’ lofty kicking troubled their opponents, who had the sun to contend with. A long ground kick landed into touch at Star corner flag, but a force down next brought relief. Packing in good style Blues’ vanguard broke away from the twenty-five line and swept over Star line, but an infringement brought free kick relief to the defence. Baird showed out in advance for Star, but Blues’ fullback marked safely. At this stage the game assumed an exciting phase, I.F.C. pack displaying rare dash. As the result of fast following by Baird, Star became the invad. ing force and a misdirected kick placed them close to the line. Star attacked all along the front but close tackling and a long kick got Blues out of trouble on halftime arriving. Star 3 —o. In an exchange of kicks on resuming Blues secured an advantage, but Bell took the ball away to Blues’ quarters with pretty footwork. Star attacked, but the correct kicking of Blues’ rearguard gained ground. From a scrum Blues’ hacks brought off a very nice passing run to Star 25 Hag. Again the assaulting backs gained ground, but Star tackling was very sound. Following up their success of the opening spell Blues’ forwards put a great de::’ of vim into their play, and their oppom nts were called upon to chase passing runs from the rearguard. Star won a measure of success from a handling movement, but the Blues’ pack came back. A pretty short-side assault was cleverly tackled down by Star backs and the game centred. From a succession of throws in from touch Star gained ground consistently and their rivals had a period on defence. Accurate linefinding brought recovery to Blues and an excellent dribbling effort was taken over the Star line to a force down. From the drop-out Star worked past half-way, aided by Stand’s clever play, but a free kick for handing on to the ball brought trouble and Blues attacked out in front of Star posts. A passing run with backs and forwards mixed looked open to success, but a badly mulled transfer stopped the rush. Left and right Blues’ backs pressed in, but grand tackling was always in evidence. Securing the ball in the scrums consistently Blues had a great innings, but the defence remained sound. A free, for illegal tackling, within easy range was badly missed by Blues, and a further exciting period resulted in Star clearing Ihcir lines in no uncertain manner. The game closed: Star 3 points (try), Invercargill nothing. Dr Brown acted as referee.

INTER-HIGH SCHOOLS’ MATCH. SOUTHLAND (29), GORE (nil). The senior fifteens of the Gore and Southland Boys’ High Schools lined out against each other when the Herbert street ground was about half thawed out yesterday morning. It was at once evident that the Southland vanguard was the heavier and it bustled the opposition forwards right from the commencement. The Gore backs made valiant efforts to open up the game but the Southland pack smothered effectively in most cases and pressed on to attack. First honours fell to Southland by way of Jefcoate, who, securing from a scramble near the line, cut-in neatly and scored. Kingston failed to goal.—Southland 3 —o. From the kick the visiting backs threw the leather about in line style, but they were playing behind beaten forwards and it was not long before the local pack was again moving up-field, where a long kick-over was chased by Thomson (Corel, Jefcoate (both of whom fell short) and Kyburn, who scored. The angle was an easy one, but Kingston failed to convert.—6—o. For a time the Gore forwards battled mightily and their backs provided some line rushes but failed to penetrate the defence. Once in particular Winders came through the scrum for Southland in rare fashion. Then the local pack took command again and their backs opened up, although the passing seemed to have a knack of breaking down out towards the wings. Eventually his half handed out to Jefcoate in enemy territory and that player, after a line feinting run, passed to liyburn, who stepped over between the posts. Jefcoate failed with the kick.—9—o. Southland again attacked and the collaring of one or two of (he Gore backs was inclined to be high. The next try came to Kingston, who took a pass from a co-forward and gm over near the corner. He kicked a splendid goal.14 —(). Kov the lasl, twelve or fifteen minutes of the spell Gore held (heir fort bravely. Matheson. at wing three-quarter, putting in a few fine dashes. On resuming the visitors changed their tactics and kept th 1 game closer, the muddy nature of the ground and ball now militating against so accurate handling by either side. In this spell the Southlanu forwards still retained their superiority am; assisted their side to five additional tries, none of which was convened. The Gore backs on occasions put in some line defensive work and once especially coolness stemmed the tide of attack in th; form of a hot forward rush. The game ended with the scores: Southland 29 (S unconverted tries and one convertedi to nil. It was a victory of forwards over backs on a ground eminently suited to forward play—the local boys say that their area was in a worse stale than ever belori this season—and different conditions wou! undoubtedly have meant a different result although the better team assuredly won There ran be no denying, however, that the visiting backs were superior. Mr M. N. Ilyndman's refereeing was all that could have been desired. —Junior Matches.-■ The first spell was well advanced in the Invereargill-Raihvay contest when the former secured an unconverted try. Railway missed several open '-h.anccs earlier through being unable to handle with anything ap-

preaching accuracy. Railway held an attacking position tor the greater part of the concluding half, but Invercargill added an unconverted try at the close. Invercargill 6 points (two tries), Railway nothing. Mr M. N. Hyndman controlled the match.

Plaving on No. 2 area from 3.15, Star juniors Paced the Technical boys. Play was very even, although the display of the schoolboys was perhaps hardly up to their usual. The resultant draw (3 —3) is sufficient indication of the sway of the game.