SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 19258, 23 June 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Winter meeting will be continued at Hastings this afternoon. Although he has not won a race this season Algidus secured £220 ip place money —two seconds, five thirds. Simon, by Sweet Simon—Sylvia Park mare, is expected to win over the small sticks during the winter season. After racing at Trentham Sturdee is booked for Riccarton, his owner being anxious to win a Grand National Steeplechase. J. Bryce will race Emilius, Roi Alto, Meritorious, Hetty King and George the Fourth at the Auckland Trotting Club’s Winter meeting. The duel between B. Jarden and J. McLennan for leading horsemanship honours will be resumed at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday and Wednesday of next week. Jarden has taken Lady Wildwood and Belle Logan north to race at Alexandra Park, while McLennan has been specially retained to ride J. McDermott’s pupil Doreen Dillon in the one mile saddle events. The Gore-owned mare, Kola Bell, will remain in Christchurch under the care of F. Holmes until after the New Zealand Grand National gathering at Addington. Jockey Ashley Reed has been riding in Sydney. At the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday last the principal event was won by Uhindra, who was ridden by the Trentham horseman. Spearwort, the horse who gave the New Zealand jockey, Hector Gray, his first winning ride in England, is a four-year-old by the Derby winner Spearmint. He was not altogether a success at three years old, but at that age he managed to capture the London Cup (one mile and a quarter) under Bst 31b, in which race he beat a field of 10 in 2min 7 3-ssecs. Spearwort figures among the entrants for the Jockey Club Stakes, of £5OOO, which event is set down for decision at Newmarket on September 29 next. Writing in the Mataura Ensign “Starter” reports:—Trainer J. R. McMurray is at present confining his efforts to handling a few light harness youngsters. —The Gore mentor, A. Mathieson, is having a spell at present, but expects to receive several maiden performers in the course of a few weeks.— It is rumoured that Royal Step changed hands recently. It appears that the locally-owned two-year-old Solfa, by Solferino—Elaine, secured £3O in stake money during the present season. Mr W. T. Hazlett’s juvenile filly Franeaise, by Solferino—Directoire won £2O. Parisian Diamond jumped badly from the start of the Ahuriri Hurdles at Napier Park, and, after several narrow escapes, came down in the back straight. The similarity of the names Bill Todd and Bell Todd led to a mistake in framing the distances for the Improvers’ Handicap at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting. The handicap has been corrected, Bell Todd, the horse engaged in the race, being placed on the limit. New Zealanders who met H. Gray in America, when he was en route to England formed the opinion (writes “Carbine in the N.Z. Times) that the Maorilander would not have been sorry if he could have turned back. He was not keen on the travelling, but engagements had been entered into and had to be kept. Gray knew before leaving ’Frisco that he would be delayed in New York sufficiently to prevent him from reach ing England in time for'the Derby. The record number of 141 entries have been received for the Mooned Valley Cup, to be run on a day intervening between the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup contests. It seems fair to suppose (says a Sydney writer) that the stay of Gloaming and Co. in Australia is intended to be a lengthy one. Mr Greenwood has nominated Cupidon (Marand Coniston (Sunny Lake— Prank i for the Caulfield Cup. Cupidon for the Moonee Valley Cup, Veil (Absurd — Cowl) for the Maribyrnong Plate (two-year-olds) and Cupidon for the Melbourne Cpp. Hector Gray, ever a busy man (says “Carbine” in N.Z. Times) was not idle on the trip to England. In order to prevent himself from running to weight he took turns at firing the ship, and he surprised the experts by his ability behind the shovel. The experts probably did not know that Gray is a jockey first and a successful practical farmer next. At latest from Australia Bright Plume and Telecles were most in demand for the Grand National Hurdle Race (run on July 2), while lolaus held a strong following for the Grand National Steeplechase (run at Flemington on July 9). Nominations for all handicap events at the Wellington Racing Club’s Winter meeting on July 13 and 16 close to-morrow (Friday) evening at 9 o’clock. If our correspondent’s statement of the case is correct (says the Sydney Daily Telegraph) it is scarcely to be wondered at that the charge of using a public street for the purpose of betting which was preferred against W. Charlton at West Maitland, was dismissed. The defendant, says our correspondent, offered to bet 20 to 1 on a football match in which his son was engaged, while the teams were entering the showground, and the wager was accepted by a constable in plain clothes. If a bet of the kind mentioned is to be counted as an infringement of the Betting Act, then the law is broken every hour of the day by persons who do not attend race meetings, and give very little thought to them, or to betting. A bet between two friends on, say, the Test cricket match, if made in King street, Sydney, would, if the charge against Charlton had resulted in a conviction, render those perrons liable to prosecution for having used the street named for the purpose of betting. Wagering of that kind cannot be called betting in a public place, as it should be understood. Persons using a public place for the purpose of betting should be regarded as doing so when at least a portion of their livelihood depends upon the result. His many friends will be interested to know that Dr Robertson, recently injured in a railway and motor car collision, has been removed from Tapanui to Dunedin. He is reported to be progressing favourably, •nd it is stated that there will be no need to reset an injured limb. Information is to hand from London to the effect that Mr G. M. Currie’s recentlyacquired stallion, Limond, was thia week shipped tD New Zealand. All going well, the horse should be in his New Zealand quarters at Koatanui, Wanganui, by the end of the coming month. During the incoming season the Avondale Cup will be increased in value from £l5OO to £2OOO, and the Avondale J.C. will also establish a weight-for age event of the value of £lOOO. The distance of the proposed w.f.a. race ha? yet to be decided upon. It is understood that no event on future programmes will be of a less value than £3OO. The entries for the classic events in connection with the Auckland Racing Club’s 1921 season number 1151, as compared with 1171 during the present season. There is a falling-off in nominations for the Great Northern Derby, but the Oaks Stakes has attracted fourteen entries more than the 1920 race. An alteration has been made in the order of the programme for the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday. The principal event,

Handicap, which originally figured as the second race on the card, has been transferred to fourth place. At the sale of Messrs Thompson’s yearlings at Randwick in the autumn of 1920 (writes “Phaeton” in the N.Z. Herald), , a bay colt by Buckwheat from the Royal . Artillery mare Aurilamina was bought by ■ Mr Eric Rutherford for 950 guineas. The youngster in question, who is now known as Wheatfields, is credited w’ith having furnished extremely well, and he is ticked off to render a good account of himself at three years old. Wheatfields, who forms one of the team under the charge of T. F. Quinlivan at Hastings, is extensively engaged, and, if he proves a first-rater, he will have plenty of opportunities next season of displaying his powers. The Wingatui trainer, D. P. Wilson, is handling a rising two-year-old by Kilbroney—Mezzo, owned by Mr W. Gardiner. Mezzo is the dam of Sembric, and w r as got by Finland—De Murska, by Gipsy Grand—lima, by Stepniak—Ranee Nuna, by St. George—Waterspite, by Traducer. The attention of jockeys and trainers is directed to the fact that applications for licenses for the incoming season must be sent in not later than July 1st —Friday of next week. Mr W. Walker, owner of Royal Admiral (says “Starter” in the Ensign) sent a thoroughbred youngster south last week to be prepared for racing, but the owner is keeping the breeding dark .n the meantime. HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. GAY BOY WINS BIG STEEPLECHASE. (Special to the Times.) NAPIER, June 22. The first day of the Winter meeting to be held by the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club and Hawkes Bay Hunt in conjunction took place in anything but favourable weather, the afternoon being dull with rain falling. As the result of recent rains the track was heavy and holding. The attendance was good considering the climatic conditions experienced. The principal event, Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, which has been won by some noted horses since its inception away back in the early days, was w r on by the promoted hack racer Gay Boy, who was ridden by the dusky horseman Rangi Thompson. The totalisator receipts amounted to £23,128, as against £28,651 on the corresponding day of last season, showing a shrinkage of £5533. There was also a decrease in the returns at the Napier Park meeting here last week. Results : HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLES, £l3O. One mile and a half. Pavilion, by Multiple—Faith, syrs, 11.7 (Mr S. Howard) 1 Silta 10.7 2 Torps 11.7 3 Also started—Whetoki 11.13, Ah Fu 10.7, Tornea 11.7, Gaekwar 11.0, Master Oriflamme 10.7, Stronvar 10.9. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 54 l-ssecs. WOODLANDS HACK STEEPLECHASE, £2OO. Two miles. C. Morse’s b g Reparoa, by Sylvia Park— Ustane, 6yrs, 9.9 (Copestake) .... 1 Sartoline 10.4 2 Silent Dick 10.1 3 Also started —Red Cent 10.0, Te Toa 10.10, Golden Glade 10.7, Juan 10.1. Red Cent dropped his rider and Golden Glade and Te Toa ran off. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 22aecs.

WHAKATU HANDICAP HURDLES, £175. About one mile and three-quarters. R. Knox’s br g Penury Rose, by Penury —Merrie Rose, syrs, 10.3 (J. R. Kaan) .. .... 1 Utuwai 9.7 2 Hushabye’9.7 3 Also started—The Baronet 10.0, Whizz Bang 9.4, Gold Scene 9.0, Rangikaha 9.0. The last-named came to grief at the first obstacle. A good race, won by three-quar-ters of a length. Time, 3min 33secs. An inquiry was held into the alleged reversal of form shown by The Baronet and the owner’s explanation was accepted. HAWKE’S BAY STEEPLECHASE, £7OO. Second £l4O, third £7O. About three miles. J. Poole’s b g Gay Boy, by Gazeley—San Remo mare, 9.7 (R. Thompson) .. 1 Mclver and Wright’s blk g Foeman, aged 11.5 2 C. F. Vallance’s b g Luke, 11.12 .... 3 Also started—Mattock 11.3 (fell). "Won by four lengths. Time, 6min 39secs. HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES, £4OO. Second £BO, third £4O. About one mile and three-quarters. A. Anderson’s b m Crosswords, by All Black —Mrs Wiggs, aged, 9.10 (A. McDonald) 1 Kauri King 11.6 2 Dribble 9.5 *. 3 Also started —Multifual 9.4, Paddington Green 10.0, Kahumangu 9.6, Lord Nagar 11.0. Won by a length and a half. Time, 3min 19 3-ssecs. HASTINGS HACK HANDICAP, £l5O. Nine furlongs. Antler, by Mystification—Eland, 6yrs, 10.0 (W. Griffiths) 1 Lochson 9.13 2 Royal Gift 9.0 3 Also ran—Gamboola 10.3, Waterform 9.12, Wamba 9.3, Prodigal 10.11, Earthshine 9.11, Rebuff 10.8. An exciting race, won by a head. Time, 2min 1 l-ssecs. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, £3OO. Six and a half furlongs. A. J. Burchell’s b g Amber Tips, by San Fran —Wangaehu, syrs, 9.0 (H. Stewart) 1 Molyneux 10.13 2 Tari 9.2 3 Also ran—Gold Kip 11.12, Menelaus 11.3, Asterina 9.10, Arch Salute 9.9, Weldone 9.0, Doric 9.0, Simonides 10.9, Prince Willonyx 9.13, Actifid 9.9, Forest Gold 9.6, Potentiality 9.0, Matatua 10.3, Crucelle 10.4, Bang* 9.12, Bagdad 9.9, Prince Martian 9.4, Orawia 9.0, Jollie Princess 9.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 23 l-ssecs. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) NAPIER, June 22. HUNTERS’ FLAT (IJm.) —Pavilion 12.9, Whetoke 12.0, Tornea 11.3, Lady Muriel, W’aimotu and Ah Fu 10.7. HAVELOCK HACK STEEPLECHASE (2m.) —Paddington Green 11.7, Te Toa 10.13, Sartolite 10.4, Silent Dick and Red Cent 9.11, Juan 9.9, Tigerland 9.7. KIDNAPPERS HACK HURDLES (l}m.) —Simon 12.0, Chillies 10.8, Hyttus and Fiddlestring 10.3, Sir Agnes 10.0, Utuwai 9.12, Sir Roseberry 9.10, Hushabye 9.7, Gold (2im) —Merryomen 12.5, Gaekwar 12.3, Scene and Kaimoe 9.0. H.B. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE (2|m) —Merryowen 12.5, Gaekwar 12.3, Torps 11.5, Sign 10.11, Golden Point and Taihape 10.7. MARKET STREET HANDICAP (H m.) —Heather Sprig 11.4, Tigritiya and Molyneux 11.3, Crucelle 10.0, Prince Willonyx 12.9, Sycorax 9.9, Bagdad 9.6, Forest Gold and Antler 9.4, Cleft 9.3. LADIES’ BRACELET (IJm)—Mu.Liful 12.9, Prodigal 12.3, Lockson 12.0, Eisteddfod 11.7, Waterform 11.5, Pretty Mickey 10.7. MOANANUI HACK HANDICAP (6Jf.)— Lord Astalat and Mort Avis 10.9, Tigrinia 10.7, Queen’s Up 10.6, Doric 10.5, Black Art 9.13, Menace 9.9, Royal Gift, Gold Bud, Kail and Maori Henare 9.2. LAWN TENNIS. WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (The Times.) LONDON, June 21. (Received June 22, 7.35 p.m.) In the Wimbledon tennis championships Kiugnjote M, B, Fisher,

FOOTBALL. EDENDALE (nil) v PIONEER (nil). (Blue and White) (Red and White). Edendale: —backs: Dempster; R. Marshall, Robertson, J. McDonald; Johnson, Doogue, Fry. Forwards: Perry, Cransoun, Macgregor, Sutherland, Marshall; < Chaplin, Howie. Pioneer:—backs: Borowman Sutton, J O’Kane, N. Cronin, D. Cronin, Hutton; Teller. Forwards: Adams, Wingham, Davidson, Neilson, Moffett; Maude, R. Adams, Adamson. Pioneer lost the toss and kicked off against the sun and uphill, and soon after the opening O’Kane shifted play to Eden- 1 dale’s 25. The Red forwards went to the line, and after an attempted passing rush < Borowman tried to pot a goal but the bail fell short. The Blue forwards rallied and ’ cleared past half way. Borowman put Pioneer on the attack, but Telfer failed to get the ball away and the Edendale forwards cleared. The Edendale backs further improved the position and the Blues went past the twenty-five flag. Borowman secured but kicked too hard, the ball going over. Edendale forced. The drop-out cleared, and the Edendale forwards countered a blind side movement and opened to midfield. Sutton gathered the ball and, making a good run, passed to O'Kane who was collared in possession by Johnson. Bad fielding by the Red backs allowed Edendale to clear, but a long kick went over. Edendale forced. A shot at goal by Telfer fell short after the drop-out, and scrambling forward play saw Edendale past the halfway mark. Robertson had a good opening from a cross kick, but failed to send theball out. The run put Edendale on the attack and several hot scrums ensued along Pioneer’s line, the ball finally going out touch-in-goal. The drop-out cleared temporarily, the Edendale pack coming again, but the position was lost by faulty fielding by the backs. The Red counter was stopped by Johnson at half-way. By slow passing the Red backs made a little ground, and the Pioneer forwards went to the attack. O’Kane made a dash, but Johnson made no mistake with the tackle, and the Blue fonvards packed quickly and cleared. Howie got away with his supports and only Borowman to pass, but he failed to pass and threw away a good chance. Borowman secured the ball and found touch well down. Half time sounded with the play in midfield. Edendale opened the second spell and Chaplin opened a forward rush that was only checked on the Red line. The Red forwards packed well, allowing Adamson and Hutton to clear, and open a Red rush which Johnson stopped. Both packs were now working willingly and play was hard.. Chaplin and Johnson countered a Red rush and went to half-way. A loose Edendale rush was stopped on the line by off-side play. The kick was returned and Sutherland, fielding it, went for the line, putting in a good run. He was collared as he dived by Borowman, and a five-yards scrum was called. The ball went out at the comer and from a long line the ball went across the line. Several dived for it, but a force resulted A series of fierce forward mills occurred in the Reds’ twenty-five and several times the Blue backs secured, but failed to use the opportunities. The Red forwards broke through a passing rush and Hutton went past half-way. Telfer retired with an injured ankle, Baldwin taking his place. The Edendale backs moved in a good rush, but McDonald failed to take a pass when he had only to run across. Along the Red line a series of hot scrums were fought, which ended in Pioneer forcing. The drop-out was followed by an exchange of kicks, which ended with Edendale near the line. The play was now strenuous, Pioneer defending with great determination, finally cleared and a bad pass allowed the Reds to get away. O’Kane was now playing half and made several attempts to cross through the ruck. Close forward struggles on the Edendale line were followed by Johnson clearing, but an in-pass by Cronin saw the Reds hammering again. Edendale replied with a fierce forward rush, which swept downfield to the comer flag, a force resulting. Play now travelled up and down field by solo efforts, each side attacking in turn. Just on time D. Cronin attempted a penalty goal kick which went wide. Edendale forced. Time was then blown with no score. Mr W. Shelden was referee. THE SPRINGBOKS AT SYDNEY. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z.. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, June 22. (Received June 22, 9 p.m. The Springboks were accorded a civic welcome. BOWLING. ~ KEW ZEALANDERS IN SCOTLAND. LONDON, June 21. The New Zealand bowlers beat Dumbarton by 118 to 99. ANNUAL SMOKE CONCERT. The bowlers’ annual smoke concert and social held in the United Friendly Societies’ Hall last evening was the most successful gathering of its kind yet held under the auspices of the Southland Bowling Centre. On some former occasions the function haa lacked the support it deserved from the local clubs, but this cannot be said of last evening’s gathering, when both town and country clubs were strongly represented. Mr A. E. Willett, president of the Centre, presided, and expressed pleasure at the large attendance, at the same time extending a cordial welcome to country bowlers. He briefly referred to the successful season experienced last year and to the friendly visits exchanged between town and country clubs. During the evening a number of very en- • joyable items were contributed by local and visiting bowlers, while a pleasant game of cards was also indulged in. A number of toasts were honoured and at the close of the gathering a liberal supper was partaken of. The chairman presented the trophies won by the various clubs last season and in doing so congratulated the clubs’ representatives on their successful play. NET BALL. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ FIXTURES. JUNE 23. Middle A v. Middle B, Middle—Miss Todd. JUNE 24. South A v. North, North—Misses Miller and McKenzie. Waihopai v. South B„ South—Misses Williamson and Scott. St. George v. Bluff, Middle—Miss Bain. Waikiwi a bye. JUNE 30. Middle B v. St. George, Middle—Miss McKenzie. JULY 1. Middle A v. North, North—Misses McKenzie and Todd. South A v. Waihopai, South—Misses Miller and Greig. Waikiwi v. Bluff, Middle—Misses Bain and Gordon. South B a bye. JULY 7. Middle B v. Waikiwi, Middle—Miss McKenzie. JULY 8. Middle A v. Waihopai, North—Misses Scott and Todd. South A v. South B, South—Miss Miller. North v. Bluff, Middle—Misses Bain and McKenzie. St. George a bye. JULY 14. North v. St. George, Middle—Miss McKenzie. JULY 15. South A v. Bluff, Middle—Misses Bain and Miller. Middle A v. Waikiwi, Waikiwi—Misses Todd and Gordon. Middle B v. South B, South—Miss™ ilton and Williamson. 1 Waihopai a liye,

JULY 21. Middle A v. St. George, South—Miss Todd. JULY 22. South A v. Waikiwi, Waikiwi—Misses Gordon and Williamson. _ ' Bluff v. South B, Middle—Misses Bain | and Miller. North v. Waihopai, North—Misses McKenzie and Greig. , JULY 28. Middle A v. South B, South—Misses Miller and Todd. JULY 29. South A v. Middle B, South—Misses Hamilton and Miller. Waihopai v. Bluff, Middle —Misses Bain and King. St. George v. Waikiwi, Waikiwi—Miss Gordon. North a bye. AUGUST 4. Middle B v. Waihopai, Middle—Miss McKenzie. AUGUST 5. Middle A v. Bluff, Middle—Misses Bain and Todd. North v. Waikiwi, North—Misses Gordon and McKenzie. St. George v. South B, South—Misses Miller and Dillon. South A a bye. AUGUST 11. North v. South B, Middle —Misses Williamson and McKenzie. AUGUST 12. South A v. St. George, South—Misses Miller and Dillon. Waihopai v. Waikiwi, Waikiwi—Miss Scott and Gordon. Middle B v. Bluff, Middle—Misses Bain and Todd. HOCKEY. JUNIOR FIXTURES. The junior fixtures for to-day are as follow : High School A v. College A; Doon street High School B v. College B; Queen’s Park. Melrose, a bye.