SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 19052, 10 February 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, February 9. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather. The track was hard. There was a record attendance. The totalisator handled £45,320 10s, as against £43,160 on the corresponding day last year. Results:— AUTUMN HURDLE HANDICAP of 300 sovs; 1| miles—Manawaponga (J. McChesney, 10.3, 1; Calm a, 9.11, 2; Red Tape, 9.0, 3. Also started: Good Start 10.13, Strayshot 9.13, Glentanner 9.12, Hard Hit 9.12, Staff Officer 9.11. Strayshot and Staff Officer felt and Glentanner ran off. Won by eight lengths, third horse five lengths away. Time, 3 min. 23 l-sih secs. Strayshot was the favourite. GLADBROOK HANDICAP of 300 sovs; miles—Foo Chow (L. Hegarty), 9.6, 1; Whipcord, 7.7, 2; Kokowai, 7.13, 3. Also started: Galway 7.13, Mandrake 9.10, Orange Mart 8.2, Night Alarm 7.13, Mirza 7.13, War Hawk 7.13, Motor Patrol 7.11. Cairnmuir 7.7. Won by half a length, third three lengths away. Time, 2 min. 10 l-sth secs. Foo Chow was favourite. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP of 700 sovs; 6 luriongs—Sunny Corner (H. Young), 7.11, 1; Silver Peak, 9»9, 2; Pyjama, 7.0, 3. Also started: Will Oakland 8.9, Clean Sweep 9.13, Killowen 9.5, Satisfaction 8.13, Cashmere 8.8, Sweet Memory 7.9, Kilkee 7.8, Going Up 7.7, Redshire 7.0. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 1 min. 15 secs. The winner was the favourite. APPRENTICES’ PLATE of 200 sova; 6 furlongs—Wartone (T. Reid), 7.13, 1; Timepiece 7.13, 2; Chinatown, 8.4, 3. Also started: Brownie BJ, Blazes 8 2 (coupled with Chinatown i, Golden Loch 8.4, Adjutor 8.4, Lomagundi 82, Bonny Queen 8.1, Little Sister 7.13. Won by a length and three-quarters, third three lengths away. Tune, 1 min. 17 3-sth secs. Wartone was the favourite. DUNEDIN CUP, of 1500 sovs. One and a half miles. Royal Stag (H. Young', 9.4 .. .. 1 Warlove, 8.5 2 Eleus, 9.7 3 Also started: Dutch Courage 7.0, On jlaught 8.12, M az a ma 8.3, Tin Soldier 7.10, Esperance 7.9, Linden 7.1, Glenshine 7.0. Mazama took up the running, followed by Royal Stag, Glenshine, Onslaught and Tin Soldier. Royal Stag moved up at the*far turn and in the straight put in a good run, beating Warlove by half a length, Eleus being a head away. Tune, 2 min. 35 l-sth secs. Eleus was the favourite.

CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 500 sovs; 6 furlongs—Palestrina (G. Young), 9.0, 1; Tatau Tatau, 9.0, 2; Winning Hit, 9.10, 3. Also started: Kilcuilen 8.7, Songbird 9.3, Janus 8.10. Won by a neck. Tune, 1 min. 16 3-sth secs. Winning Hit was favourite. BERWICK HANDICAP of 225 sovs; 7 furlongs—Red Pal (W. Robinson), 8.12, 1; Sunny Loch, 9.11, fi: Roseday, 8.5, 3. Also started: Ruder Gold 8.4, Corn Rigs 10.3, Algidua 92, All British 9.7, Filigree 92, Carabrae 8.13, Wild Night 8.6, Bothnia 8.0. Won by two and a half lengths, third horse a length away. Time, 1 min. 29 l-sth secs. Corn Rigs was favourite. STEWARDS’ WELTER of 300 sovs; one mile—Palamon (A. H. Wilson), 8.11, 1; Twinkle, 8.8, 2; Barley Rigs, 8.0, 3. Also started: Kilkee 9.9, Counter Attack 9.5, Thaddeus 9.4, Tiranga 9.4, Beilshire 4UI, Caverock 8.10. Won by two lengths, neck between second and third. Time, 1 min. 43 l-sth secs. The winner was favourite. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to the Tim«.) DUNEDIN, February 9. Dunedin Cup day was heralded in wi.-ti perfect, weather. Jt was apparent at an early hour that there would be a large attendance at Wingatoi. The town l- [u’l vf visitors, while the fact that many butir ess concerns closed . ;r the first time in the hxStory of the open .g .by cf the DJ C. Autumn fixture co_.ributed to the rush that set in for the racecourse by the early and all succeeding rains. Owing to the lack of moisture the track was in an unyielding state, while ;he grass presented a parched appearance. Late in the afternoon the sky became overcast and rain threatened, but the racing was concluded under favourable climatic conditions.

Hard Hit waa the first to show out in the Autumn Hurdle--, but Strayshot (W. Scobie’ reached the first fence in front. Strayshot fell on larding and Staff Officer tumbled over her. Meanwhile Manawaponga stole away fmm the field, and was leading by a dozen lengths at the stand from Hard Hit and Calm a. Here Glentanner ran off. Racing up the back Manawaponga held his advantage from Calm a, who was followed by Good Start and Red Tape. At the far turn Red Tape commenced to move up, taking third berth climbing the hill Jumping the last obstacle well clear, J. S. Barrett’s by All Black— Dear Heart (L. Hagerty) won pulling up by six lengths from Calma (W. Robinson), R**d Tape (P. Gillis) five lengths away third, and Hard Hit (R. Johnston) four lengths off fourth, followed by Good Start. It was a poor race, the winner being permitted to get too far away at the outset. W. Scobie (Strayshot) was somewhat injured about the face. Weir (Staff Officer) was unhurt.

The field comprised Strayshot, Good Start, Manawaponga, Staff Officer. Calma, Red Tape. Hard Hit. and Glentanner. Tie last named gave a bad display.

From a good start in the Gladbrook Handicap Night Alarm was the first to show out from Kokowai and Mirza. At the mile Mirza was showing the way to Kokowai. Motor Patrol and Nigbt Alarm. Racing past the five furlong post, Galway and Foo Qmw formed the leading division. At the far turn Motor Patrol and Kokowai were in front, but Foo Chow joined the pair racing up the hill. Foo Chow drew out and led into the straight inside the distance. J. S. Barrett’s Foo Chow, by Solferino—Tea Cup (L. Hagerty) was bowling along nicely when Whipcord (A. E. Ellisi came with a fine run In a good finish Foo Chow beat Whipcord by a short half length. Kokowai (W. Robinson) four lengths off third. Then eame Galway. Orange Mart and Night Alarm. Orange Mart finished feebly. The field comprised Foo Chow. Orange Mart. Night Alarm, Kokowai, Mirza, Galway, Whipcord, Motor Patrol, War Hawk, Mandrake and Cairnmuir.

The start for the Publicans’ Handicap was not a good one, Will Oakland being badly left. Killowen was the first to show out from Sunny Comer and Satisfaction. At the far turn Killowen was still in front, attended by Sweet Memory. Sunny Corner, Satisfaction and then Redshire and Silver Peak. Running to the turn Sunny Corner was just showing clear from Killowen, Cashmere. Redshire and Satisfaction, while Silver Peak was coming on the outside. At the distance Sunny Corner was clear, with Silver Peak in hot pursuit and Pyjama, who was one of the last away, looming up in the bunch. In a good run home J. B. Reid’s three-year-old filly Sunny Comer, by Sunny Lake —Angelina (H. Young) won by a length and a half from Silver Peak (G. Young). Pyjama two lengths away third. Will Oakland was fourth, and then came Redshire. Cashmere and Clean Sweep in close order. Silver Peak had the worst of the luck in the running. Will Oakland was the last away. Pyjama was > ne of the rear division when the field settled down. The field comprised Silver Peak, Satisfaction. Sunny Comer, Sweet Memory, Will Oakland, Pyjama, Clean Sweep, Going Up, Killowen, Redshire, Kilkee and Cashmere. The sum of £5756 was invested on the race.

There was a very bad start for the Apprentices’ Handicap, Wartone slipping her field with Timepiece next. Golden Loch was badly left, while Lomagundi got away badly. Holding her own without difficulty Wartone led Timepiece and Chinatown to the straight. In the run home C. G. Dalgety’s Wartone, by Solferino—Warstep (T. Reid) easily beat Timepiece (A. Ellis) by a length and a-half, Chinatown three lengths off third. Then came Brownie and Little Sister. The race was made a present to the winner. The field comprised Wartone, Timepiece, Chinatown (coupled with Blazes), Lomafundi, Brownie, Bonny Queen, Adjutor, 'tittle Sister and Golden Loch. Bengeroop was withdrawn from the Dunedin Cup. Dutch Courage gave a great deal of trouble and delayed the start. When the barrier rose Esperance was hopelessly< left, while Tin Soldier lost many lengths. Mazama showed the way past the stand from Melee, Onslaught, Glenshine and Linden. At the mile Mazama just led Melee, who was attended by Dutch Courage, Onslaught. Glenshine and Linden* Racing to the far turn Mazama and Dutch Courage were almost on terms from Melee and Royal Stag, while Eleus was some distance back and Tn Soldier had reached the tail of the field. As the field mounted the hill and turned for home Melee was beaten by Mazama, Dutch Courage and Royal Stag holding the firing line with Warlove and Eleus closing up. At the distance Royal Stag asserted himself, drawing to the front a little further on. Then Eleus and Warlove came out of the middle of the field in pursuit. A stirring finish resulted in Sir George Clifford's Royal Stag, by Autumnus—Kerriemuir (H. Young) winning by a short half-length from Warlove (T. L. Reid) who beat Eleus (G. Young) by a nose for second place. The judge placed Dutch Courage fourth, but that position was really held by Tin Soldier, who was out by himself four lengths behind Eleus. Then came Dutch Courage, Mazama and Glenshine. The backers of Esperance were unfortunate in not getting a run for their money, while the supporters of Tn Soldier were a very little better off. Eleus put up a fine performance. coming from a long way back. Warlove got a bad passage and ran a good race. The field comprised Eleus, Esperance. Mazama, Tn Soldier, Royal Stag, Dutch Courage, Warlove, Onslaught, Melee, Linden and Glenshine. This is the first time on record that the Dunedin Cup has been won by Sir George Clifford, who is not as a rule very successful in important handicap long distance events. The sum of £8499 was invested on the race.

Tatau Tatau was first to show out in the Champagne Stakes from Songbird, Palestrina, Winning Hit not getting away well Kilcuilen got out badly and Janus Was hopelessly left. Tatau Tatau led to the straight from Songbird, with Palestrina and Winning Hit in close order and Kilcuilen handy. In the straight G. Gould's Palestrina, by Qarenceux—Judith (G. Young), got a good run to beat Tatau Tatau (T, Reed) by a short neck. Winning Hit (H. Young) four lengths away third, then came Kilcuilen and Songbird. The field comprised Winning Hit, Tatau Tatau, Kilcuilen, Palestrina, Songbird and Janus.

Red Pal rushed to the front from a good start in the Berwick Handicap, followed by Com Rigs and Ruddy Gold. Running to the turn Red Pal was four lengths clear of the field, with Ruddy Gold next, while Sunny Loch got knocked back badly from the leading division. When heads were turned for home Sunny Loch (F. C. Porter) came on again, but could not get to Dr J. E. Rodgers’ Red Pal, by Pallas—Redstart (W. Robinson), who won by over two lengths. Sunny Loch beating Ruddy Gold (H. Young) by a length. Roseday was fourth. The winner ran a very solid race and outstayed the opposition. Wild Night (A. McZullan) was never prominent. Roseday ran & good race. Cora Rigs must have received a bump. The field comprised Com Rigs, Ruddy Gold. Sunny Loch, Red Pal, Roseday, Algidus, Filigree, Wild Night, All British, Carabrae and Bothnia. Kilkee misbehaved at the start of the Stewards’ Welter and was placed outside the hurdle. Thaddeus and Twinkle were prominent early, but Barley Rigs and Palamon held pride of place at the home turn. In the straight D. P. Wilson’s Palamon, by Pallas—Sharoee (A. H. Wilson.) drew out and won nicely by a length and a-quarter from Twinkle (G. Young), who beat Barley Rigs (J. Andrews) by a head. Kilkee (W. Robinson) was fourth, half a head away. Then came Tiranga and Thaddeus. The field comprised Palamon, Caverock, Counter Attack, Kilkee, Twinkle, Bellshire. Barley Rigs, Thaddeus and Tiranga.

SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, February 9. Tie following handicaps for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Clubs meeting have been declared:— OWHIRO HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile and a-haif—Manawa-ponga 11.9, Barrister 11.6, Compulsion 10.13, Good Start 10.10, Tuticorn 10.5, Calma 9.13, Strayshot 9.11, Hard Hit 9.8, Staff Officer and Achiileus 9.7, Glentanner 9.6, Moonglow 9.3, Red Tape, Micky Free, Golden Rupee, Palatine 9.0. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile—Cashmere 10.9, Foo Chow 10.4, Tiranga 9.13, Dutch Courage 9.12, Sunny Loch 9.8. Mandrake 9.7, Etta 9.3, Ronifomi 8.13, Filigree 8.6, Mettle Drift 8.4, Kokowai 82, Sartolite 8.0, Night Alarm 7.12, Ruddy Gold, Galway and Orange Mart 7.11, Mirza and Motor Patrol 7.9, War Hawk and Necessity 7.8, Chinatown, Reproachful, Rude, Footlights, Bonny Queen, Killory. Adjutor, Centremetre and Cairnmuir 7.7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs—Royal Stag 10.5, Silver Peak 9.13, Glean Sweep f.ll, Killowen 9.4, Satisfaction 9.0, Sunny Corner 8.12, Will Oakland 8.12, Palamon 8.1, Kilbrogan 7.13, Cashmere 7.12. Kilkee 7.6, Sweet Memory 7.4, Pyjama and Carmine 7.3, Going Up 72, Redshire, Killala, Link Up, Barley Rig % Glensponse, Filigree, Jazz and Bothnia 7.0. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. 1| miles—Royal Stag Eleus 9.9, Radial 9.3, Onslaught 8.11, Warlove 8.9, Warlike and Mazama 8.5, Bengeroop 82, Almoner 7.12, Esperance, Tin Soldier Sunny Corner 7.11, Will Oakland 7.8, Cfchmere 7.7, Foo Chow, Linden, Melee, Thaddeus, Counter Attack, Dutch Courage. Glenshine, Twinkle, Caverock, Jock and Whipcord 7.0.

HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs—Winning Hit and Palestrina 9.3, Tatau Tatau 8,12, Kilfane 8.11, Songbird 8.5, Purple Spur 7.13, Humboldt 7.11, St. Augustus and Kilcuilen 7.8, Janus. Calibration and Unio 7.0. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs—Corn Rigs 10.2, Killala 9.13, Red Pai 9.10, Etta 9.8, Cattach 9.7, Algidus, All British and Ronifonn 9.6, Dimnodes 92, Frenchman and Wartone 8.13, Jazz 8.12. Carnbrea 8.11, Lima and Roseday 8.8, Wild Night 8.6, Sunlit 8.5, Time piece 8.5, Bothnia, Necessity, China town, Rada, Rex. Silver, Lomagundi, Brownie. Little Sister, Killory, Bonny Queen, San Salvador, Osterman and Moeraki 8.0.

.ABBOTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs—Clean Sweep 10.13, Mazama 10.9, Killowen 10.8, Satisfaction 10.4, Palamon 9.9, Kilkee 9.7, Tin Soldier 9.5, Linden 9.4, Foo Chow and Counter Attack 9.3. Thaddeus and Kilbrogan 92, Miss Muriel 8.12, Redshire, Twinkle and Tiranga 8.11, Caverock and Carmine 8.9, Bellshire and Sunny Loch 8.8, Corn Rigs 8.5, Link Up 8.2, Jock 82, Barley Rigs 8.0, Sedd-el Bahr, Filigree, Roseday, Gunrest and Sartolite 7.7.

HAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE, of 700 sovs. One mile—Onslaught 10.1, Radial 10.1, Royal Stag 10.0, Silver Peak 9.8, Melee 9.1, Cashmere 9.0, Sunny Corner 8.12 Sunlit 8.11, Going Up 8.9.

CLIFDEN RACES.

HANDICAPS. The following are the handicaps for the Clifden races compiled by Mr A. Jones. The meeting is to be held on February 23: LILBURN PLATE (6 furlongs)—Red Eagle 9.0, Markilia 8.10, Strowana 8.10, Glenhupai 8.10, Soldiers’ Pride 8.10, Ballerina 8.10, Las Palmas 8.10, Silver Patch 8.10, Blazing Light 8.10, Miss Trixie 8.10, Canbow 8.10, Londonderry 8.10. ORAWIA STEEPLECHASE (2 miles) Miss Trixie 11.0, Life Buoy 10.12, Miss Western 10.10, Sky Rocket 10.10, Kilbow 10.10, Coal King 10.10, North Winds 10.10, Sea Mark 10.10, Leonardo 10.10, Blue Gauntlet 10.10, Lovema 10.10, Black and Tan 10. IQ. TUATAPERE TROT (14 miles)—Guy Wild limit, Ringway limit, Spoilt Girl limit, Silver Wilkes limit, Princess Bell limit, Tingaling limit, Hylas limit, Strathlora limit, Balfour Lad limit, Kentucky Harold limit, Greenhorn 12yds behind, Quick March 24, Greenstripe 24, Lady Wild 60, Bushranger 60, The Sprinter 108, Oak Nut 156. CLIFDEN CUP (1$ miles), hack conditions—Mandrake 10.2, Mettle Drift 8.7, Sartolite 8.7, Kokowai 8.2, Linton 7.9, Flag Lieutenant 7.7, Red Eagle 7.7. WAIAU HACK HANDICAP (5 furlongs) —Bright Spot 9.0, Lady Links 8.8, Linton 8.2, Glenhupai 7.7, Moeraki 7.7, Markilla 7.7, Strowana 7.7, Golden Link 7.7, Las Palmas 7.7.

ALTON TROT (2 miles)—Guy Wild limit, Ringway limit, Spoilt Girl limit, Silver Wilkes limit, Princess Bell limit, Balfour Lad limit, Tingaling limit, Dan Wallace limit, Siesa limit, Hylas limit, Strathlora limit, Thornage limit, Kentucky Harold limit, Greenhorn 12yds behind, Quick March 24, Kelvin Wilkes 24, Greenstripe 24, Lady Wild 60, Bushranger 60, Country Queen 96, The Sprinter 156, Oak Nut 216. BELMONT HACK RACE (7 furlongs) Sartolite 9.0, Kokowai 8.9, Lady Links 8.7, Red Eagle 7.9, Glenhupai 7.7, Ballerina 7.7, Miss Trixie 7.7, Silver Patch 7.7. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP (1 mile) —Mandrake 10.3, Mettle Drift 8.8, Sartolite 8.8, Kokowai 8.3, Linton 7.10, Flag Lieutenant 7.7, Red Eagle 7.7, Golden Link 7.7.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. SOUTHLAND MATTERS. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, February 9. At a meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association to-day the Winton Jockey Club wrote in connection with the penalty inflicted on J. Duffy for interference while taking part in a trotting event at the club’s recent meeting, and which the Association had increased to six months’ disqualification, asking what evidence the Association had before them in justifying the action taken. It- was decided to reply that the Association had no evidence other than that the club and the stipendiary steward had furnished. It was decided to add that the Association always viewed deliberate interference in a race as a very serious offence, and that the offence in this case could not be met with a fine. Another letter from the Winton Jockey Club referred to the fact that J. Duff’s Wild Queen won on the second day of the meeting, and that the owner of the second horse in this case, considering that Wild Queen hat. been disqualified, applied for the first st aka money. It was decided to reply that at the time of winning Wild Queen was not disqualified, and therefore was entitled to the stake.

The Southland Racing Club wrote with regard to the crossing of Nell Pointer by Cold, water in the Makarewa Trot at the Southland meeting. On this occasion Coldwater, the winner, was ridden by R. Berry, who was severely censured and fined £l5. Though the club considered the crossing wilful, it did not consider that the interference affected the result of the race. The deposit of £5 lodged was returned by the club to A. J. Nicol!, who entered the protest, which was dismissed. It was decided to endorec the club’s action. Inquiries had been received why the applications for registration by the Otautau and Waimate clubs had been held over. It was decided to hold the matter over till the next meeting. NATURE’S GENTLEMAN CASE. A LIFE DISQUALIFICATION. CHRISTCHURCH, February 9. At a meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association the Nature’? Gentleman case was considered, and it was decided that M. James, the registered owner of the black gelding Nature’s Gentleman, otherwise Van Pick, otherwise Saintlike and Peter Rivers, otherwise Percy Davidson, be disqualified for life for corrupt practices under the New Zealand Rules of Trotting. The president, Mr P. Selig, reported that he had written to the Minister of Internal Affairs with regard to the return of investments on the totalisator made before horses were scratched for certain events, as had happened at the recent New Brighton meeting. The Minister, in reply, promised to give the matter consideration. The Licensing Committee recommended that H. Gray’s application for a rider’s license be held over pending a report from the Auckland District Committee; that G. Pickens be granted a rider’s license only, and that applications for riders licenses by G. F. Wood and Miss Julia Cuff be refused It was recommended that letters be sent to S. M. August and E. J. Dwyer with regard to their future behaviour. NEW STARTING CONTRIVANCE. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, February 9. At Addington this morning Mr H. Reynolds gave a demonstration of his new starting contrivance. It is fashioned on an entirely different principle to the original starting clock, the mover nt being perpendicular instead of rotary. The machine consists of an upright face 13 feet high and 12in across. From the top downwards this face is divided into 16 spaces of about 7in all numbered consecutively. There is a pointer on each side of the face that travels downward as soon as the machine is started. As soon as these pointers come to the individual number corresponding with the divisions in each race a bell rings and the number disappears. Continuing their downward course the pointers indicate the starting time of each division much more distinctly than was the case with the clock. The figures are baout 7in in size and are white coloured on a blue background. The Sun says that altogether Mr Reynolds’ contrivance shows a great advance on any of its predecessors, and under it no horseman can be excused for starting before his time. ‘

| BILLIARDS. ENGLISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. FRY IN THE WINNING POSITION. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) LONDON, February 8. (Received February 9, 7.40 p.m.) Hooper early in the afternoon looked dangerous with breaks of 41 and 58. Then Fry drew away with a break of 106, followed by 52 and 58. Hooper put in a nice 54. Fry replied with 60 and is now in the ginning position, though Hooper displayed great skill, scoring 79 off the red alone. The result is disappointing from the Australian standpoint, after Hooper’s brilliant display yesterday afternoon, but Fry showed more stamina and lasting power. Hooper would have been wiser if he had relied more on the losing hazard game. Fry is much better at the top of the table. Hooper did not relax his efforts, and there always seemed a chance of his making a big break, but it did not come off.

CRICKET.

YESTERDAY’S GAMES. The last Wednesday games before the Canterbury match were commenced yesterday in fair weather. A cold westerly wind made the day’s play rather unpleasant for fieldsmen, and at times the fielding was not good. The scoring was only fair, although two or three batsmen just missed the half century. Both matches were commenced 57 , minutes after the appointed hour, while in one case the tea adjournment lasted about 25 minutes. There was a better attendance of spectators. Playing against Appleby Wyndham were all out for 74 runs. With the exception of D. Mcßeath, no one looked like getting runs arid Groves made a good haul. McBeath was going well when he was brilliantly taken at the wickets by Leggat, off the fast bowler.

Appleby opened well, having three down for 110. Groves compiled a faultless 41 and exerejsed greater patience than usual. He made a few uppish strokes, but his cutting was first class. Kavanagh made 47 in his usual enterprising fashion, but he put up some dangerous catches at times. Darragh was out on the Park for the first time this season and obtained 21 not out, his runs coming chiefly from leg hits and straight drives. Wyndham had six bowlers at work and the four of the clan shared eight wickets. On No. 2 area I.C.C. made 161 against Union. Gleeson was unluckily run out he had 32 to his credit. His and Camm’s placing between the fieldsmen was an object lesson to batsmen. Camm was again in good form, getting 29 before Fogo put one past him. James Gilbertson rattled up 44 at a quicker rate, getting seven fours in his total.

Union started badly and had five down for 15 at one stage. Hamilton and Wish put on nearly forty before time was called. Hamilton was missed three times before he was taken in the field when 19. Wish batted in his usual aggressive fashion while showring a good defence at times. J. Doig was in much better form than usual and his average was probably the best t_ais season. He kept the batsmen very quiet and made full use of a cross wind.

Bowling—J. Doig five for 27, J. H. Gilbertson one for 20, Kingston none for 5. SECOND GRADE. UNION V. APPLEBY. Union defeated Appleby by an innings and 23 runs. Union made 121—Sampson 47, Kilby 15 and John Oughton 12. For Appleby McKay took four wickets, Thompson three, Mills two and McKenzie one. Appleby made 44 and 54—Thompson 14, Durant 11, Barnett 11 not out and McDonald 11. Bowling for Union Whelan took 12 wickets, John Oughton four and Agnew three. MARIST OLD BOYS V. WAIRONGOA. Marist Old Boys defeated Wairongoa by default. Marist Old Boys batted first and compiled 111 runs—Walsh 28, Laffey 14, Harrington 13, Toomey 12, Collins 11 and Fotheringham 11 not out. Wairongoa replied with 56—Cheyne 17, Porter 13 not out. Marist Old Boys batted again and made 96 for the loss of five wickets—Collins 31 not out, Toomey 21, Cavanagh 17 not out, Laffey 15 and Walsh 10. Their chance of win, ning being hopeless, Wairongoa decided to draw stumps: Marist Old Boys thus gain a three point win. Bowling for.Marist Old Boya Toomey took seven for 31, and Walsh three for 33. For Wairongoa Cleland took eight for 72, Cheyne three for 55, McCallum two for 26, and Irving one for 15. * SWIMMING. LIFE SAVING COMPETITIONS. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, February 9. The competitions of the Royal Lite Saving Society for the Wigram Shield were held in the Municipal Baths. The Auckland and Otago teams did not compete, only Wellington, Wanganui and Canterbury coming forward. Results: Wellington 127 A points; Wanganui, 126; Canterbury, The previous holders of the Shield are: Canterbury 1912 and 1913, Wellington 1914, Auckland 1920.

NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. DUNEDIN, February 9. The New Zealand Swimming Championships were continued to-night. Results:— 440 Yards Ladies’ National Championship of New Zealand—G. Shand (Canterbury) 1, V. Walrond (Auckland) 2. Miss Shand beat the world’s record by 2-ssec in 6min 41 3-ssec. 440 Yards Junior Boys’ Championship of New Zealand—N. Dowsett (Wanganui) 1, R. Callaghan (Auckland) 2. Time, 6min 55 3-ssec. 66 2-3 Yards Inter-club Handicap Final —Doake(Otago) 1, Robertson (Canterbury) 2. Time, 52sec. 100 Yards Junior Girls’ Championship of New Zealand—P. Page (Auckland) 1, A. Mather (Canterbury) 2. Time, Imin 19 1-5 sec, a New Zealand record. The previous record was held by Miss W. Walrond. 220 Yards Breast Stroke National Championship of New Zealand Final —C. L. Crooks

(Hawke’s Bay) 1, L. Deem (Wanganui) 2. Time, 3min 22 l-ssec. 133 1-3 Yards Dual Relay Handicap Final —Miss I. Agassiz and W. Sutherland (Canterbury) 1, Miss K. Bristed and H. Rich (Canterbury) 2. Time, Imin 41 3-ssec. 880 Yards National Championship of New Zealand Final—Cunnold (Auckland) 1, Kronfeld (Auckland) 2, Hill (Canterbury) 3. A great race for second place. Time, 12min 25 l-ssec. 66 2-3 Yards Youths’ Inter-club Handicap Final—H. G. Smith (Canterbury) 4sec 1, A. Dalton (Canterbuty) Isec 2. Time, 49seC. Ladies’ Springboard Diving—K. Bristed (Canterbury) 1, O. Tilley (Wanganui) 2. Polo Semi-final—Canterbury B defeated Otago. Canterbury A defeated Wanganui. THE NELSON SHIELD. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, February 9. The life-saving competition for the Nelson Shield attracted a large attendance at St. Clair to-day. Only three teams entered, one from the New Brighton Surf and Lifesaving Club, and the other two from the Canterbury and Wellington head centres of the Royal Life-saving Society. The award was given on points, and the Canterbury team won with a slight lead from New Brighton, the points being—Canterbury 83£, New Brighton 814, Wellington 804. BOXING. BRITTON AND LEWIS. NEW YORK, February 7. Jack Britton successfully defended the welter-weight- title in a 15-rounds’ bout with Ted (Kid) Lewis. The judges gave Britton the decision, but both men fought a hard and speedy match, giving and taking considerable punishment. This is the nineteenth time the men have met.

WYNDHAM V. APPLEBY. WYNDHAM. First Innings. Henderson, c Leggat, by Poole .. . .. 3 T. Bogue, b Groves .. 0 Hunter, c Petrie, b Groves .. 13 D. McBeath, c Leggat, b Groves .. .. 17 Raymond, b Groves .. 0 A. McBeath, c and b Kavanagh .. 2 Macpherson, b Groves .. 6 G. McBeath, c and b Groves .. 4 H. McBeath, b Petrie . 13 Barrett, not out T Johnstone, c Poole b Petrie Extras . 15 Total . 74 Bowling—Groves six for 36, Poole one Tor 9, Kavanagh one for 13, Petrie two for 1. APPLEBY. First Innings. Groves, c Barrett, b D. McBeath .. .. 41 Batterabv, c Macpherson, b H. McBeath 7 Kavanagh, c Johnstone b A. McBeath .. 47 Poole, c Henderson b D. McBeath .. .. 21 Petrie, b Henderson .. 2 Darragh, not out .. 21 Irwin, b D. McBeath .. 6 Dale, b D. McBeath .. 2 Mapletoft, b G. McBeath .. 0 Wesney, b G. McBeath .. 6 jjeggat, run out .. 0 Extras .. . 16 Total . 169 Bowling—H. McBeath one for 54, D. MeBeath four for 33, Raymond none for 39, Henderson one for 9, A. McBeath one for 9, G. McBeath two for 9. I.C.C. V. UNION. I.C.C. First Innings. Gleeson, run out .. 32 Driscoll, b Ferguson .. 14 J. Doig, c and b Raines 5 Camm, b Fogo .. 29 J. Gilbertson, c Fogo, b Ferguson .. . 44 Tapley, b Fogo .. 0 J. H. Gilbertson, c Hamilton, b Dixon .. .12 Abercrombie, run out r .. .. 1 Dr Brown, c Corbet, b Fogo .. .. .. 8 Kingston, c Morrison, b Ferguson .. .. 6 Cowan, not out .. a Extras * .. 10 Total . 161 Bowling—Ferguson (three for 39, Raines one for 33, Dixon one for 46, Fogo three for 23. UNION. First Innings. Dixon, c and b J. Doig I Morrison. b J. H. Gilbertson .. 3 R. Pope, b J. Doig .. . .. 2 lerguson, b J. Doig .. 5 Fogo, st J. H. Gilbertson, b Doig . . .. 0 Hamilton, c and b Doig . . 19 Wish, not out .. 17 Raines, not out Extras .. 4 Total for six wickets .. .. .. 56