SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18811, 3 May 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. CONCLUDING DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch. May i. T’v \.-.v Brighton Trotting Club’s i;:;ctine ciua-luded in fine weather. I'he ii Uii .-,-i.:i;f handled .H39.031 10s, ttiakin r PJJ.LI7 Ids lor the meeting, as comonivd v.dh vS : J.-s-‘>2 10.- last year. The SECOND : ATEI"R HANDICAP (har;;r.,e (i.‘ LJ.: -ovs. One miie and ah.df. ‘,i ( Im- ri-Om. !-rs (C. K. Lindsay l .. 1 Al.-o si.arioi- I V.a.:l Derby ser., 13 Laity Dell-' Logan I, 13 Wayside ■ i; 1U;;.,.t, ivtor King 4, 11 Our Oi-.itve L 1’• id K; ! Wind ■!. 7 Lady Rita ■I, li) K.-.Tm.' 6 Proud Imperial 4, I l ' To;- Whirl m P S YRkyri:; 4. Won by I;; Xi.i I ND'CA” ( Virvai, id 100 1 V. ■ (P. Rennet;) .... 1 -■ ;' ; inn ser. 3 Wouder- ; : ■ '* ■ peel;,.- ~ Mamma < tint l, li X e-nn .Imdor A, A Reiiena S, 10 X: VJ Rip 'XT 11. - ' v ! tii 7\P i harness', v.i ,i l AuK'or DilLa ser. d Trig X mnr .. . - AcLk I ! Mintsuu 0, Wn : x C R i ;S, 7 Coni i on ill Sv:.-; ■■■ ,;v (io!d Oiai-u L 11 : , ■ ■■ x inn- .t„,in 07 3 ILecs. XP’-V \!A\ D Pniili 7 I'lmnn.-si of 7,00 ■ ■ lin ■ ml • an i a-half. 1 \ ■ R. 1.. Jon: 1 ■ - -Jv V 7 ■ a. : a- length. ,V- J J L i a iei-er.-rr. 7 Whisht: 7. ■ J. x ; n I .• -a 1’ >. .’I Inrann.d C- ...n !• , i : -■: 1 vv’oit by half a T: ;;;p.; :; p\npp'.\p iharm-ssi of .V- i nponw.-o i 1-ee, 0 i.eli- ; p. p, p;p p iJ \ P i - ■ i P ■ of WO SOVS. I-.-. ■- . - ; ..mm- J,. 1 1 o/anger pp -no fi P W.i.n uy .■. Time, i .. - i ! ri-rar imn -oine noer-.p-pp-PPiPiPni.'il. May 1, T • ■ ■ .■ .. ■' K ; ''moo'- ''Logan I , ■ oX :w o.i non I'P.-lle Lo ■ 77. in irii.n i. in trie Pack ■> -; o . I e:; oy ■ of; elf. 1 -I.' at LX i : . P;, !)i di ui---<\mi nn. cok ikko . :.o on i: ej ; f--r en I tim'd, y-. P I no. i P n idle '.. inn 'i - , v. ho on n ’’ ■ ; n i piuLer of

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The Brooklyn Handicap produced a very fine unhoppled contest accompanied by heavy wagering. Olive L. led Billy Parole over a mile, but Nelson Bingen took second place early in the last mile. At the half mile Olive L. still led from Nelson Bingen, with Billy Parole, Whispering Willie and Reta Peter in a bunch. In the straight Nelson Bingen was beaten, and Whispering Willie went in pursuit of Olive L, by Wallace L.—Cissie Wood (10. McDermott), but failed to catch her by half a length. Billy Parole was a bad third just in front of Reta Peter. Early in the race Theseus, the favourite, cracked up. In the Telegraph Handicap, Idris, by Dan Dillon —Grace M. (J. Bryce, jun.) got out well, leading a bunched field throughout, and won nicely from Proud Spring, with Admiral Hal and Bundura next in order. The favourite made a poor showing. When the Flying Handicap came up for decision Gleaming was a better favourite than Paul Dufault in a spirited wagering race. Gleaming, by Galindo—A relight (W. Warren) hit the front early, attended by Binlwood. and leading throughout won easily by over three lengths, Paul Dufault gelling up in time to beat Birdwood for second alace. Admiral Wood close up fourth. The winner is owned by an exTnvcrcargillile, R. J. Stone. Emperor and Admiral Wood got badly away.. Them was a great race all the way down the long straight in the Final Handicap between Xavier, by Albert Chevalier (J. Bryce, jun.) and Ramitiairi (E. McDermott). the former winning by a head, with Our Chum some distance away third, followed by the favourite. Granger. The leaders went off very fast, and Granger could never get near them. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB NOMINATIONS. The following are the nominations for the first, day (June li of the Winter MeetTRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP, 250 sovs. fOne mile and a-ha!f >. —Achilleus, All Talk, Bairns;-ale, Bomb proof. Barrister, Brooksdale, l-alma. Darky Sam., Gunrrst, Glen-snoa-a. Golden Prince, Gaylight, .Jack Symons, Kilboyne, King Star, Lady Penza, Mantush. Nauribiiy, Sirayshol. Samiel. St. Cieius, Sir Medallist, Speedway, Spyglass. Seadown, Tip L'p, Take Down, Tutieom, The Daub. Wild Pilgrim. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, 200 sovs. One mile.— Bondage. Braid, Beugeruop, Black k'uiniain. Blue Admiral, Briton, Barley I tigs. C-attarh. Canine Jack, Chaeronia, Carmine, Cleveland. Checkmate. Clean Sweep, l-'abiseo., Fuo Chow, High Heels, lan Hamilton, KUmeedy. Killiney, Mart-ifors, Mule Drift, Orange Billers. Prlmum, Red Pal, Satisfaction, Silent King, Sariolite, The Buss, Woodrow, Lady Pallas, Marching Order, .Mazama. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, 7.50 sovs. One mile and a-half. —-Almoner, Burrangong, Bondage. Elctis, 100 Chow. Jock, Kilkee. Kilmoim, Marc Anthony, Melee. Nightraider, ' Pi.-laughl, Royal Star, Rorke’s Drift, Sisyphus, Samiel, Thistlccrown, Tin Soldier, OTAGO STEEPLECHASE. 1000 sovs. About, three miles. —Arlington, Black Sea, Crib. Coalition, Diavolo, Dardanelles, Foeman, First Line, Gang Awa. Gaekwar, Jeannoi. Kaupokonui, Kentuilshore, Luke, Master Wei'.-ter, Manawaponga, Merrie Lad, Vo-r.e:,mhe. Master St rowan. Nocturnal, Palladio. Rolling Tide, Silverspire, San ScLa. ium, Tirau. Wirokino, Zarkoma. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. 400 sovs. Six lurimigs.-—All British, Eight Bells, HutAir. Kilk.ee, Killowen, Kilbrugan, Mortham, kunliiku. Michaela, Pyjama, Palamon, Ri.>l.el: ine. Radial, Sleepy Head, Silver Peak. Satisfaction, Torfrecla, Wrestler. FIRST HACK STEEPLECHASE. 2.50 sovs About 'wo and a-quarter miles.--13 lazeaway. Dunmure, Fmg. Graft-on Tot, Grey Renown, Glenisln. Gold Patch, Golden Rupee. Ki'iuail-hore. Luke.. Magdala, Master Web.-1 rr, Mtuiawaponga, Nocturnal, NgaJante. Riilittg Tide, Southland, Silver Top, Tokomairiro, Village. JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, 250 sovs. One and a-quarter miles,—-All Talk, Awalam. i Jnnbp'-oof, Cabna" Gaylight, Golden Prince. Hard.-hoi. llyian--, Jock, Jack Symons, J cannot, icing Star, Kilboyne. Lady Penza, Nntitiboy. Paraoa, Sir Illecialilst. Spy•J l:g-s. Tip L'p, Take Down, Tuticorn, Whipcord, Wild Pilgrim. WINTER WELTER HANDICAP, 300 sov.-. i )na mile.—--All Ready, Almoner, Admiral Talbot, Ardmore, Ciavcrhouse, Clean Sweep, Don Pacifien, Fabisco, Gunrcst, 'n-i-’.- i King, Hot. Air. Killiney, Lady Palin.-, .Marianne, Miss Camouflage, Marching I): i Dr, Pnmum. Pax. Revolution, Samiel, S -dii-'d-Bahr, Tin Soldier. Torfretla, Thaii-ii-u-, ThLstleerown, Vocation. HOCKEY. ALLOCATION OF PLAYING AREAS. The Reserves Committee have allocated iP: Soli:iv.iiig grounds as playing areas to r'n- S mrii'and Ladies’ Hockey Association : l.Juien's Park Reserve, Doou Street Reserve anil one Biggar Street Reserve on We dm-.a lay and Saturday afternoons.

FOOTBALL. 1 Of’F.NTNG GAMKS. FAST AND INTKRKSTING. ? dr opening games of the 1920 season were played on Hiigby Park on Saturday. Fade- good weather conditions and on a good ground the games proved fast and interest .ng. There w;us tut absence of wand, and the slight drizzle and lowering sun in the closing stages of the games did not affect the players: a great deal. On No. 1 area Banks and Law met Bluff and the victoiy went to the former after a fast game, in which several good passing rushes were indulged in by the winners. Both sides ran into double figures and that alone is sniheient indication of the nature of the game. BANKS A LAW (26;. v. BLUFF (111. i Bine and Black i. (Maroon and Gold). Teams —Banks and Law —Backs: Gibbs; Lopdell. Giiiiiour, Brain; St. George, Stead; Dykes; forwards; Prycle, Delargey, Wilcox, Knox, Broughton, Kirkland, Pope and Irving. Bluff.—Backs; Me.thcson ; Tall, Phillipson, Long; Gilroy, Murphy; Finnerty; forwanis: Cooper, Winter, Budd, Preston, Trembath, McNeil, Saunders, and Potter. Bluff set the ball in motion from the eastern end and the kick was returned to half way. From the resultant line-out a loose Blue forward rush carried the ball downlkld where hard kicking allowed Bluff to force. An attempted passing rush by the Blue backs was beaten by the Bluff forwards, who carried the ball to the attack, but a free kick allowed the Blues to clear the dangerous territory. The Bluff fur wan Ls returned and for a time play centered on the Blue line, but two free kicks in quick succession brought relief. The Blues 'hen carried play into Bluff’s 25 ami Sic’td had a shot that went wide, travelling across the field. The Blue forwards were quickly 'upon the hall and a loose forward rush surged toward the Bluff line. St. George fielding smartly from the ruck sent the ball to Dykes with a low pass, and the latter gathering in the ball neatly dived across, scoring wide. Stead's kick failed. Dank- and Law, 3; Bluff nil. From the drop out Banks and Law attempted a passing rush, but the Bluff forwards broke it and invaded Blue territory' where Potter had a shot that went wide. Blues forced. Give and take play in mid-field followed which ended with the ball going out at half way after an exchange of long kicks. Dykes secured from the line and punting high allowed the Blue forwards headed by Broughton to make use of a bad field, and play was again on the Bluff lino. Pryde secured anti scored. Dykes goaled. Banks and Law, S;' Bluff nil. The reverse livened the B.uff team ,and with a determined rush the Maroon forwards swept, to the Blue line, where a forward scramble took place. Finnerty, fielding smartly, scored. Phillipson atldcd the extra points. Banks and Law, S; Bluff, 5. The lock ofi brought bo

relief to Blues and they were kept busy defending their line, Bluff using loose forward rushes to keep up the pressure. Half time sounded with the play still in Blue territory. The Blues attacked from the kick off and esasyed a passing rush that gained little ground, the Blue backs hesitating too much. Bluff cleared temporarily, but a high kick from St. George saw that player follow' smartly and obtain possession and pass to Gilmour. The latter scored. Dykes failed with an easy' kick. Banks and Law, 11; Bluff, 5. Wilcox and Delargy returned the drop out to Bluff’s ground and a high kick went out touch-in-goal. Loose play in midfield followed until Stead with a good line kick put Blues on the attack. Bluff endeavoured to clear with a passing rush that Kirkland intercepted and allowed Prain to o[>eu up. The bnJi was sent to St. George who fielded a bad pass well and putting in a good run scored. D. ’ '"Dd. Banks and Law, 16 ; Bluff, 5. ~ .mudling by the Blue backs gave the Bluff forwards an opoprtunity that they' quickly seized and they never s-topped until the Blue line w'as reached. They surged across, and Murphy put the finish on a good rush with a score Potter failed with a difficult kick. Banks and Law, 16 ; Bluff, 8. Stead cleared Blue | territory after the drop out with a well j placed kick to the open that Gilmour feldied and sent to St. George. The latter rei turned to Gilmour who cross kicked too j strongly and Bluff forced. The drop out i was returned to the 25 and from the line 1 Dvkos opened and Stead, St. George and j Gilmour handled in turn. The last-named cut in smartly and scored. Dykes goaled. Bank/, mid Law, 21; Bluff, 8. The Bluff forwards now took a hand and kept- the Blue backs busily engaged keeping their line I clear. Blues were forced on two occasions, hard kicking robbing the Maroon vanguard of good openings. Tall and Plul-lip-on with an in-and-out passing rush put Bluff in a gomi position on the Blue line, ; where a close forward struggle took place. I Trcmbath secured and scored. Philhpson faded with the kick. Banks and Law-, 21; Bluff, 11. Broughton, Pryde and Wilcox cleared Blue territory and carried play into Bluff’s half. The Blue forwards secured from a scrum and Dwkcs, Stead, St. George, i Gl'minir n nli I>raill llancllwl in turn m “ ; eooil rush. Prain, with a good run, scored : ia a -axul no-alinn and Dykes adder! the I extra nninUN Bank? and Law, 26; Bluff, 111. Time was called almost immediately ■with the score unaltered. Banks and Law, ■>r, .mints (four converted and two unconverted triesi ; Bluff. 11 (one converted and two unconverted tries). Mr D. K. Torrance controlled the game.

UNTUN (13 v. PUBLIC SERVICE (6)

UNION (red and black) —Mills, Murray, Galbraith, Cockroft, Lcete, Dyer bmith, <tcw art f forwards; : Kelly; Macdonald, Bairn- Stanley, Roberts, Findlay; Midd oml-- i back-PUBLIC SDK.VICE (black; _ .Hunter O'Connor, Anderson, Bennetts, King-land. Lungbciu, Htdz, Stobo (forvanl“' ■ L. Dalgleiah; J. Dalghnah, Cameron; Saunders, Macdonald, Fortune; Mackenzie (back- 1. IhLs match was begun a few minutes late Public Service taking the field without'a full team. Union kicked off towards the eastern end of the ground, there being little advantage to Ether side in respect ot wind or sun. Cockroft broke away smartly and took the ball to his opponents’ line, and Ihjblic Service forced down, hj ollowing the kick-oli the Service backs came away in a neat passing rush, from which a run by Fortune brought play to Unions line, fortune put in a good run soon after but ihe Union pack took command and swept down the field only to be repulsed by the fast forward play of their opponents. Union forced twice in quick succession, hard kicking by Service forwards spoiling a good chance. A succession of scrums began to slow the game, especially as neither side could gel their backs away. L. Dalgleish started a passing rush which broke down, Stapiey cutting in to take play back to half way. 'j. Dalgleish, with a good line-kick, put Union on the defensive, and directly afterwards his brother took a good mark oil a forward's foot. Fortune kicked a good goal. (Public Service, 3; Union, 0.) from the kick-oli the Union forwards came away to Service’- twenty-five. Service’s backs were trying to get away but the Union forwards regained possession. Stapley and Baird had several shots at goal but all failed and J. Dalgleish worked the blind aide. Public Service were attacking when halftime was called. A swift forward rush by Service caught Union napping, and from a passing rush from the ruck Holz drew two Union backs with a well-judged cut in before he passed to Fortune, who went over in the corner. The scorer failed with the kick. (Public Service, 6; Union, 0.) Offside play by Service gave Union the advantage, and from a line-out close to Service’s, goal-line Smith secured and dived across wide out. Stapley failed with the kick. Public Service, 6; Union, 3.) Union kept up the pressure, but the Service full-back saved well with a kick into touch. The Union backs came away in a passing rush and although Stapley was tackled on the lino he had sufficient -peed on to get over. He converted his try. (Union, 8; Public Service, G.) Fortune essayed a long kick at goal. It fell short and Union returned to the attack. An interchange of long kicks followed. J. Dalgleish saved nicely with a line kick, and Kingsland broke away in a .dribbling rush. Baird had been continually troubling the Service backs with his powerful punts, and his time now came. A huge kick by this player was followed smartly bv Murray and Baird and a misunderstanding between the Service backs let Murray over well out. Cockroft converted. (Union 13; Public Service, 6.) Play ended soon after with the play in the centre and the scores unchanged. Mr L. Foster controlled the game. JUNIOR GAMES, On the Tweed street ground Collegiate and Union met ,and a good game resulted in the former winning by 11 points to 6. The gaoje was interestjßg throughout aod

several good passing rushes were seen, the boys handling the ball well for their first match. Mr A. Mitchell controlled the game. Public Service juniors travelled to Bluff to play Bluff juniors. A hard fought game was won by the Bluff team who scored an unconverted try* ' n the last five minutes. CRICKET. M.C.C. TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, April 29. The Marylebone Club has issued an official statement that it is taking preliminary steps towards sending a team to Australia It has asked the Board of Control for certain information, and until that is supplied it is impossible to say definitely whether the team will go. THE OLYMPIC GAMES. AUSTRALIA’S REPRESENTATIVES. MELBOURNE, May 1. Representatives of the various States on the Olympic Council have selected the following athletes for the Olympic Games:— Swimmers: Beaurepairc, Steadman, Herald, Hay, Kirkland and F’anny Durack; pedestrians: Hunt, Parker and Hewett. THE THOUSAND GUINEAS. LONDON, April 30. The One Thousand Guineas for three-year-old fillies, one mile, resulted;— Cinna 1 Cinncrole 2 Vaiesceare 3