SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 19256, 21 June 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. The Auckland hurdler, Thrace, is being prepared for a trip to Trentham and Riccarton meetings. Kauri King, winner of the G.N. Hurdles of 1918, is under orders for a visit to the W.R.C. and C.J.C. Winter meetings. The Auckland mares, Grab and Actrice, have been sold and shipped away to race next season in India. Coalition’s rider, H. McSweeney. who was injured at the Wanganui meeting, is reported to have recovered his health. The well-known Auckland owner, Mr E. W. Alison, junr., has left N*w Zealand on & visit to Canada to extend over several months.

A rising two-year-old full brother to Sycorax, by King Mark —Wiichet, now in work at Hastings, has been named Logical.

The clever Wanganui trainer, F. Tilley, will probably take Kinsem and Tame Fox to Trentham for the W.R.C.’s Winter meet-

The Australian-bred gelding, Explorer- by Kenilworth —Tilga, who went wrong prior to the Wanganui Cup fixture, is in work again.

Humourist, who recently won the English Derby, is the first living foal thrown by the Sundridge mare Jest. She missed in 1914, 1915, and 1916, and produced a dead colt in 1917.

A returned Auckland soldier experienced a nice little windfall (writes “Phaeton” in N.Z. Herald* as the result of holding the ticket of the winning horse in a sweep on the Adelaide Cup. The first prize in the race in question amounted to £4300. The lucky soldier, who was previously a clerk in an Auckland insurance office, is now farming on the northern line near Helensville.

Among the winners trained by the Australian mentor, F. J. Firth, during the Bombay racing season, was the Engiishbred mare Fussy, owned by the famous English cricketer, Mr F. A. Tarrant. Fussy is a five-year-old by Mercutio from Bustie. Firth supervises a very large string of horees, among his patrons being Mr J. C. Galstaun, the biggest owner in India, and the Maharajah oi Cooch Behar. His team includes Galway Gate, St. Quin, Simon’s choice, Our Stephen, and Star Shot, all of whom are classified in the first division. The last-named defeated Boubaix, India’s crack, in the Bombay City Plate (one mile and a quarter).

The well-known jockey-trainer F. W. Ellis arrived in Invercargill last evening and will join Mr W. Stone’s stable. It is understood that the young Southlander will take over his employer’s horses when A. D. Mclvor retires at the end of the current season. Ellis, who is one of the most favourably-known horsemen in the South Island, should develop into an excellent trainer as he has had a lengthy experience in the preparation of gallopers and jumpers, first with J. Thistleton, of Riverton, and, finally, for a term of years, with the successful mentor, F. D. Jones, of Riccarton.

Official notification of the death of any trotting horse is regarded as highly important, and in order to emphasise the point the New Zealand Trotting Association seeks to have the following rule embodied:— “That the owner of a registered trotting horse shall, within fourteen days of the death of such horse, notify the association thereof, and any owner failing to do so shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in the rule for not notifying the sale of a horse.”

Trainer A. D. Mclvor left for Riverton last week in charge of eight horses owned by Mr W. Stone. The change was decided upon in view of the excellent tracks available under the control of the Riv erton Racing Club, with a beach exercise ground and hill climbing facilities at disposal if necessary. The present intention is that Eleus, Silver Peak, Primum, Roseday, Martial Dance, Marc Anthony, Mantua and Flight shall winter at the seaside resort.

Writing in the N.Z. Herald “Picador” •ays: —“At the Trotting Conference, to be held next month, the much discussed question of handicapping by yards or seconds will once again come up for discussion. The fact of the New Zealand Trotting Association having given notice of motion for a Dew rule in favour of the yards system, it would seem safe to infer that that important body has been won over. The notice of motion for which the New Zealand Trotting Association stands sponsor reads as follows: —Tn all handicap events the handicap allowance shall be made of yards, and not by a time allowance, and all races shall be started in accordance with the handicap so made.’ Experiences at Alexandra Park (Auckland) are all in favour of the retention of the yards system, and very justifiably so, for it has been an unqualified success at the Epsom ground. So very many advantages can be urged for the yards system as against that of time that it is surprising such marked hostility to its application exists in certain southern quarters. In the interests of the sport it is to be hoped that uniformity of system of handicapping will be established throughout the dominion as the result of deliberations at the forthocming conference.”

It is understood that A. McKay is returning to the south to supervise the erection of a range of stabling at Riverton. The well-known horseman will set up as a public trainer in the Western District where he has had a considerable amount of experience in the past.

The N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review eontains an enlarge I photogravure representation of the v.nner of the valuable Dunedin Steeplechrecently, with W. Robinson in the saddle. The picture shows the son of Sarto ai i Komuri at his best, lined up for the occasion, in fact. Robinion, by the way, nu left the employment of the South Canterbury trainer, P. T. Hogan, and has set up for himself as a public mentor in the vicinity of the Southland Racing Club’s property. Ivan Tilson, another jockey who served his term of apprenticeship under the ex-master of Rorke’s Drift Lodge, will act as first lieutenant to the new trainer. Robinson has had a varied experience . a jockey, having won many long distance races, scored over various sprint courses, and won over the small •ticks and across country. He is a very hard and conscientious worker and should do well as a trai-cr. He will commence operations with five or six horses under his •are.

The Adelaide Racing Club conducts operations on a track called Victoria Park, where the flat is free to the geenral public. The patron of this portion of the course is provided with a special half-crown totalisator that is bringing in a fairly substantial revenue.

The entries for the Melbourne Cup total 274, as compared with 271 in 1920, 278 in 1919, and 251 in lb 18. The Caulfield Cup nominations total 215, as against 268 in 1920, 259 in 1919, and 253 in 1918,

The work of the commission appointed by the Government to go into the whole question of racing is gradually nearing completion, and the report should be ready for presentation to the Minister of Internal Affairs before the end of the month. Mr Moorhouse, one of the commission, is at present in Auckland, as is Mr Kelleher, the secretary, and with the chairman, Mr F. Earl, have been busy preparing the report. When finished it has to have the approval of the other members, and will then be available for the Minister to make it public. Of course, no idea can yet be gained

but it is an open secret that the gentlemen comprising the Commission have gone exhaustively into all matters pertaining to the sport, and that their recommendations will practically cover everything connected with racing. A few weeks should see our curiosity gratified. TROTTING. THE PACING CHAMPION. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 20. It was announced some time ago that Author Dillon had finished his racing career and would take up stud duties in the spring It is reported that his owners have now changed their plans and B. Jarden has been instructed to prepare the horse for another racing campaign. Mr R. Stone’s good pacer, Gleaming, who has been at liberty since racing at the Forbury Winter gathering, is to be brought in again shortly. HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR WEDNESDAY. (Per United Press Association., NAPIER, June 20. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay J.C.’s Winter meeting on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday:—

HUNTERS’ HURDLES (Um.)—Whetohi 11.13, Tornea, Torps, and Pavilion 11.7, Gaekwar 11.0, Strowan 10.9, Ah Fu 10.7, Master Oriflamme 10.7, Silta 10.7, Golden Point 10.7, Waimotu 10.7. WOODLANDS STEEPLECHASE (two miles) —Gay Boy 11.0, Te Toa 10.10, Golden Glade 10.7, Sartoline 10.4, Silent Dick and Juan 10.1, Red Cefit 10.0, Reparoa 9.9. WHAKATU HURDLES dim.)— Hyttus 10.3, Penury Rose 10.3, Fiddlestrings 10.3, The Baronet 10.0, Utuwai 9.7, Hushabye 9.7, Whizz Bang 9.4, Golden Scene 9.0, Rangakaha 9.0. HAWKE’S BAY STEEPLECHASE (about three miles) —Luke 11.12, Foeman 11.5, Mattock 11.3, Capsal 10.5, Gay Boy 9.7, Te Toa 9.7. HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES (about 13 m.)—Multive 11.12, Kaun King 11.6, Lord Nagar 11.0, Simon 10.8, Paddington Green 10.0, Crosswords 9.10, Hautawa 9.8, Kohumanga 9.6, Dribble 9.5, Multiful 9.4. HASTINGS HANDICAP (one mile and one iurlong)—Mort Avis 10.12, Prodigal 10.11, Rebuff 10.8, Gamboola 10.3, Antler 10.0, Lochson 9.13, Wateriorm 9.12, Earthshine 9.11, Steeph’olm 9.3, Wamba 9.3, Kail 9.0, Royal Gilt 9.0. ■ HERETAUNGA HANDICAP (six and a halt furlongs) —Gold Kip 11.12, Heather Sprig 11.9, Menelaus 11.3, Molyneaux 10.13, Simonides 10.9, Crucille 10.4, Matatua 10.2, Prince Willonyx 9.13, Bang 9.12, As term a 9.10, Actifio 9.9, Bagdad 9.9, Arch Salute 9.9, Forest Gold 9.6, Prince Martian 9.4, Tari 9.3, Potentiality 9.0, Weldone 9.0, Amber Tips 9.0, Jolly Princess 9.0, Doric 9.0.

RACING IN ENGLAND. THE WINNING JOCKEYS’ LIST. LONDON, June 19. The ex-Aurtralian horseman, F. Bullock, heads the list of winning jockeys. Another ex-Australian, B. Carslake, is in third place on the list. GOLF. KIRKWOOD AT ST. ANDREW’S. LONDON, June 19. In practice golf at St. Andrew’s, Hutchison (America) and Braid beat Taylor and Kirkwood six up and four to play. BOWLING. NEW ZEALANDERS BEATEN BY SCOTLAND. LONDON, June 19. Scotland beat the New Zealand bowlers in a test match at Glasgow by 74 to 67. BOXING. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP • TOURNEY. The Southland Boxing Association have every reason to expect that the annual amateur provincial championship tournament will prove of more than passing interest. The fixture will open at the Municipal Theatre this (Tuesday) evening and will extend over Wednseday night. Very great interest has been aroused in connection with the bantam and featherweight divisions, the entries disclosing the names of a number of seasoned and very clever boxers. The following is the draw——Championship Classes.— BANTAM WEIGHT.—L. Adams (Invercargill) v L. F. Drew (Dunedin); W. H. Leckie (Dunedin) v W. W. Watt (Dunedin) ; S. Harvey (Invercargill) v T. Griffith (Dunedin). FEATHER WEIGHT.—J; Roberts (Hedgehope) v W. W. Watt (Dunedin) ; W. J. Sycamore (Clifton) v T. M. Campbell (Dunedin*; B. Thompson (Invercargill) v W. H. Leckie (Dunedin). LIGHT WEIGHT.—V. Cox (Invercargill)

vS. Edwards (Bluff) ; D. Rattray (Dipton) v J. Griffin (Dunedin). WELTER WEIGHT.—E. McQuarrie (Bluff ) v G. Thompson (Invercargill) ; M. J. Neylon (Hedgehope) v J. McNaughton (Dimedin); S. Edwards a bye. MIDDLE WEIGHT.—J. Lyall (Invercargill) v W. Smyhe (Oamaru); E. McQuarrie a bye. HEAVY WEIGHT.—E. Galt (Waianiwa) v W. Valve (Invercargill). —Novice Classes.— BANTAM WEIGHT.—A. H. Wilde (Stewart Island) v S. Harvey (Invercargill) ; G. Robb (Invercargill) v J. Neville (Hedgehope) ; F. Bailey (Invercargill) v R. H. Fulcher (Dunedin). FEATHER WEIGHT.—L. Dixon (Bluff) v J. E. Boreham (Dunedin); W. Glasson (Invercargill) V R. H. Fulcher (Dunedin). LIGHT WEIGHT.—R. McLeod (Invercar- ■ gill) v H. Moyer (Dunedin); J. Doyle (Bluff) v H. Howard (Hedgehope); E. McNeil (Invercargill) v T. Henderson (Invercargill). WELTER WEIGHT.—E. McNeill (Invercargill) v G. G. Thompson (Invercargill); R. McLeod (Invercargill) v J. Doyle (Bluff). MIDDLE WEIGHT.—J. Lyall (Invercargill) v V. Rose (Invercargill). WILLIAMS v GLEESON. CHRISTCHURCH, June 20. A professional ten round contest for a purse and expenses was held to-night between two Australians, Bob Williams (10.0) and Pat Gleeson (9.9), Williams won on points. DEMPBEY-CARPENTTER FIGHT. BOTH MEN IN TRAINING. . (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) NEW YORK, June 19. Dempsey has resumed vigorous training. Carpentier continues to train secretly. TENNIS. THE DAVIS CUP, NEW YORK, June 17. The Phillipines defaulted to Japan in the Davis Cup round. Japan will play the winner of the Czechoslovakia—Belgian round. The United States Lawn Tennis Association has postponed the selection of the Davis Qup teaffi pntil thg last

WIMBLEDON MEETING. LONDON, June 18. (Received June 19, 5.5 p.m.) Tennis players from United States, India, Japan, South Africa, France/ Spain, Belgium, Holland and Italy are competing in the world's shampionships at Wimbledon in connection with which there is wholesale trafficking in admission tickets at fancy prices. FOOTBALL. RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. OTAGO AND SCUTHLAND UNIONS. A REPLY TO MR STALKER. (Special to the Times.) DUNEDIN, June 20. At to-night’s meeting of the Otago Rugby Union the chairman, Mr Harris, said he would like to refer to an extract from the Southland Times which had appeared* in the local papers. The extract read: ‘At Thursday evening’s meeting of the Southland Rugby Union a letter was read from the Otago Union suggesting a Wednesday for the Ranfurly Shield match in Invercargill, as August 6 was now unsuitable to Otago owing to the rearrangement of the South African tour. Mr Stalker stated that he waited on the O.R.F.U. to allow Southland August 6 for the Springboks, but was refused. He suggested July 30 as the Ranfurly Shield match date, but it was turned down, .Otago suggesting dates earlier in .July. The Otago president, Mr Harris would not meet him in any manner. Without Southland’s support Otago would not have received a test match, and now it refused to meet the S.R.F.U. or help the latter body in any manner. Mr Harris stated that in refusing July 1 that it would interfere too much with club football. It was decided to inform the O.R.F.U. that the Ranfurly Shield match could not be played mid-week and that the date would be considered when the official dates of the Springboks were received.” The chairman said that the first portion of Mr Stalker’s statement, as they knew, was absolutely incorrect. Mr Stalker had not waited on the committee. He had seen Mr Stalker in the street and he had said that he intended to come to their meeting, but he/ had not done so. He had told Mr Stalker that his Union was writing to the Southland Union suggesting a midweek match in Invercargill for the Ranfurly Shield contest, and he had replied that this w-as no good to him as they now had Saturday half-holiday in Invercargill. He had then reiterated his statement that it was only a suggestion that the match should be played on the Wednesday. Mr Stalker had asked him to change the dates for the South African matches so as to allow Southland to play them on August 6. Otago could then play the South Africans on Wednesday and the test match could be played on the following Saturday. He had told Mr Stalker that the Otago Union had nothing to do with arranging the South Africans’ tour, that it was a matter for the New Zealand Union, and that if Southland wanted the dates altered they would have to write to the New Zealand Union. Mr Stalker had asked him to arrange for the Ranfurly Shield match on July 30, but he had replied that it would cause too big a gap in club football. It appeared to him that any member of the committee who made statements like Mr Stalker had made, and giving the impression that they did not care about trying to meet a sister union in any way was endeavouring to create friction between the two unions. (Hear, hear.) The statements contained in the paragraph were not in accordance with fact, nor was the statement as regards waiting on the committee. 'That being so, they could not pledge much reliance on Mr Stalker’s other statements. He intended to write to Mr Geddes, president of the Southland Union. He thought he was entitled to do that, as a personal attack had practically been made on him (the chairman). He did not know w’hether the committee should take any further notice of the matter until he received a reply from Mr Geddes.

Dr Evans: Of course, the Southland Union may not support Mr Stalker at all.

Mr Harris said that he had not turned down the date of July 30 at all. He had simply stated that his Union had written making certain suggestions. The letter sent w&s read by the secretary and bore out Mr Harris’s statement.

Mr White said that the statement published from Southland was calculated to give quite a wrong impressidn regarding their attitude towards Southland. If Mr Stalker had made the statements he was credited with he should make the amende.

Dr Evans said that if Mr Stalker had made the alleged statements the Southland Union might deal with him.— (Laughter).

In answer to a question the chairman said that he could not say whether Mr Stalker had been authorised by his Union to wait on them.

The chairman said there might be some advantage in rearranging the matches with the South Africans. They would then be able to play another flag match on August 6, and it would also be helping Southland by allowing them to have their match with the South Africans on that date, the day of the half-holiday.

It was decided to leave open the question of rearranging the South African dates, and also to await a reply from Mr Geddes.

RETURN OF THE ’VARSITY TEAM. (Per United Press Association). AUCKLAND, June 20. The New Zealand University team returned fro Australia by the Maheno to-day. The team had an enjoyable and successful tour. PROTECTION OF REFEREES. INCIDENTS AT WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, June 20. At the Wellington rugby referees’ meeting statements were made that the referee in the prinmipal match on Saturday, Poneke v Berhampore, was insulted and abused after the match by some of the spectators, two in- particular, one of whom accused him of favouring Poneke, giving reasons. It was also said at the meeting that there had been misconduct at Athletic Park on other occasions. It was decided to ask the Rugby Union for protection. Some thought that a direct appeal to the police for protection should be made. The name of the man who is alleged to be the chief offender last Saturday will be sent to the Union.