SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19553, 29 June 1922, Page 3

SPORTING

(NOTES BY SIR MODRED.) Acceptances for the first day of the Wellington Winter meeting are due to-morrow evening. Urgency (Qarenceux —Madrid), engaged at Trentham, is reported to be galloping well at Riccarton. Starter A. G. Wood left Wellington for Sydney on Friday last. He is going to consult a specialist in regard to his hetlth. Lamart, the Broadsword three-year-old, has won another race in Melbourne, making five wins in succession.

Waikaretu, who has been engaged in hack and hunters’ events at Trentham, is not eligible having forfeited his status at Auckland.

Lord Astor, who retains the Australian jockey F. Bullock has had exasperating luck in the Epsom Derby, having secured second place in four years out of five, with Tamar, Bluik, Buchan and Craig au Eran.

It is expected that Rorke’s Drift will set out on his journey to Wellington to-day. The veteran Calibre gelding will probably by placed under the care of the Wingatui trainer F. Shaw in the meantime. W. McKay being unable to leave his team in Riverton at present.

The rising four-year-old gelding Solfa is being hacked about at Gore prior to retiming strong work. Mr W. Baird, junr’s., Solfenno—Elaine galloper is now under the care of T. G. Pollock, who is also preparing the steeplechaser Pawerewere. The latter may race at the South Canterbury Hunt meeting on his way to Riccarton to fulfil engagements at the Grand National gathering.

It is reported that the West Coast-owned ligHt harness stallion Charles McKinney, by Galindo—Beautiful Bells, by Rothschild —Picnic Palm, by Emerson—Puella, by Berlin —Woodburn Maid (imp.) has been purchased by Mr J. M. Brosnan, of Mataura, owner of Four Chimes. Charles McKinney nas sired a number of clever square trotters, including Nighbom and other winners. The son of Gahndo is possessed of an exceptional family tree and should succeed in Southland, where he will have a greater .scope than in the restricted area of the West Coast.

Visitors to the recent Hawke’s Bay meetings describe Red Cent as a novice steeplechaser far above the average, and suggest that, with a little more experience a Grand National Steeplechase woudd not be beyond him. The first time Red Cent came under notice as a promising jumper was at the CJ.C. Grand National fixture of 1919, when he won the Hunters’ Hurdle Race Handicap on the opening day, and gave the Southland horseman, J. McChesney, a very rough ride. The Rorke’s Drift Lodge horseman made a great recovery at one of the fences in the contest and his riding attracted favourable comment in many gußrt-er? The bold horsemanship of McChesney on the occasion referred to went far to perfect the jumping education of the son of All

On the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Winter meeting A. Oliver, rider of Hepta, received a severe shaking and bruising in addition to having three ribs broken, necessitating his admission to hospital. At an inquiry held on the second day in regard to Hepta and Kareao falling in the Heretaunga Handicap, the evidence pointed to the falls being accidental, though there was nothing to show definitely how they happened. Oliver was very unfortunate in getting laid aside at a busy time with engagements at the W.R.C. Winter meeting and N.Z. Grand National fixture ahead of him.

Salerno (Solferino—Amarilla) and Maytime i.Boniform—Mayhap) have been purchased from Mr W. Stone by a patron of J. A. Rowland’s stable and have been taken over by the successful young trainer re

ferred to, who promises to commence the new season with a team of five or six horses in hand. Salerno and Maytime are both in forward condition.

The Australians have a prompt and decided way of dealing with horses that create trouble at the starting barrier. Several starts were delayed at Richmond (Melbourne) through the fractiousness of some competitors at the barrier. As a result, the stewards decided to reject the future nominations of Respond, to debar Kanga from competing on the Richmond or Fitzroy courses, and to give Albert Toy and 1 Wee Mala one more chance to behave at the starting machine.

Mill o’ Gowrie met with rather severe injuries when she fell in the Turamoe Hurdles at Hastings last week, and will not race again for swie time. This is unfortunate for Mr W. R. KembaH, as the daughter of Glengowrie and Milhe was just beginning to strike iorm after a beneficial jpell.

Quite a number of New Zealand light harness horses have changed hands of late and have been shipped away to West Australia, including the Southland-trained Blue Chimes. The latest recruit to leave for the Golden West is Mr H. F. NicoU’s pacing mare Cherry Child. She is a five-year-old daughter of St, Swithin and Lady Cherry, by King Harold, and has been bought by Mr S. Davis, of Perth. Lady Cherry is a full sister to the successful pacers Indra and Lady Swiihin (3.35 3-5).

It is stated that J. H. Jefford will not consider taking Gasbag, Grotesque, Rapine, Epitaph and other horses to Sydney until he has seen that there is a prospect of his charges paying their way. Jefford has a very fine string under his command to represent the Messrs Williams and his presence at the AJ.C. Spring fixture would lend interest to the meeting.

A Melbourne writer states that there appears to be more jumpers about than has been the case for many years. Nonrimaiorts for the general events at the V.R.C. Grand National meeting on July 1 (Saturday next) 5 and 8 show an increase compared with other years, although the total of 550 is only one better than the total of 1917. The next best was in 1912, when 517 entries were received. The increase is most marked, in the jumping events.

Since being put into work after her last spell (writes “Argus” in Christchurch Star}, the champion trotting mam R era Peter, has greately pleased her trainer, A. G. Wuson,, who is confident that she will race in improved form next season. It is to be hoped that an effort will be made to put a mile record against her name before she ivtires from the track.

The Advance mare Equitas is to be mated •ext season with Mr J. B. Reid's imported horse, Paper Morey. Equitas, who is the dam of the New Zealand Cup winner, Orafcreas, has two repress tatives at Riccarton, t yi*ariing colt by S; ly Lake and a filly foal by Martian. Th English horse Paper Money is by Greenba . (son of St. Freescum, by St. Simon) from Epping Rose, by Eager—Briar. by Common—Lady Blank■ey. by Hermit—Lady Paramount, by ToxopJtilite (atxe of Musket).

When the Last mail to hand left Melbourne the winner of last season’s V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Fiscom (Comedy King— Lady Fisher), was held in very high esteem for rhe big batten event of Saturday next, in which this well-bred jumper lx* IL6 to carry. At a recent Moonee \ Jkc/ fixture he carried 11.13 to the froot in Che Marne Jumpers’ Flat Race (1 mile 7 furious and at once jumped into favour ‘.yr the Grand National Hurdles. At latent %‘vk.e Mountain God (12.7), the <«>:• -veight, w. i leading the way with the ’treatji- ir the Grand/National Steeple''•a*. He u .x.vifd to be well and may i c. a • ery forwwi rat a. as he won last

season under 11.5, in the hands of the New Zealand horseman S. Reid. Wooloo, who finished second to Mountain God last season with 10.9, will carry 11.3 in the race of next week. He won the Travancore Steeplechase at Moonee Valley recently in an alleged bumping finish with Agar, but was placed second on the score of interference. This funding of the stewards was the subject to an appeal when the mail left Victoria.

In accordance with the rules, four members of the New Zealand Trotting Association retire this year—one North Island member and three South Island members. Mr R. A. Armstrong, who is the North Islander to retire, has been again nominated for a seat on the Board, and will be declared reelected without opposition. The three South Island members to retire are Messrs H. F. Nicholl, J. H. Williams, and W. H. Denton, who have been nominated for reelection, and a fourth candidate is Mr W. J. M. Hopkins, a former member of the Board.

The Dunedin Jockey Club has handed to the R.S.A. a cheque for £llO Os 10d, this being the net amount of the proceeds of the race meeting held at Wingatui for the benefit of disabled soldiers. A further sum of £23 19s lOd is available, if the Gov- ■ ernment does not insist on the payment of j the amusement tax. It is very unfair and undemocratic, if true, that the Government should insist on taxing to the full racing fixtures held to assist unemployment funds and disabled soldiers. It will certainly mean an escape from taxation for that section of the community opposed to racing and also gratify their rooted aversion to the turf, but it is a very mean way of feeding spite and stifling the charitably disposed. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. CHRYSOSTOM SCRATCHED FOR HURDLES. (By Telegraph—Pres Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, June 28. (Received June 28, 11.30 p.m.)‘ The New Zealand-bred Chrysostom has been scratched for the Grand National Hurdles. FOOTBALL. RUGBY 7 UNION WEEKLY MEETING The weekly meeting of the Southland Rugby Football Union committee was held last night; present:—Messrs T. Meredith (chair), G. Fortune, A. J. Geddes, W. Sutton, J. Mawson, L. Foster, D. K. Torrance, D. Stalker, A. H. Courtis, P. Scully, J. A. Doig and Bro. Anastasius. The Marist Old Boys Club wrote advising the reasons of its defaulting its second and third grade matches on Saturday, June 17. The Club held a meeting to consider the matter and better area ments were now made for the carrying out of its future fixtures. —Received, explanation satisfactory. The Northern District Sub-union forwarded £l2, its takings on Charity Day. It was decided to refund half the sum to the Northern Sub-union to provide for its own charities and insurances. The Pirate Club’s explanation of its default to Woodend was accepted. Permission was granted the Pirate seconds to travel to Gorge Road on July 1. The Makarewa Club complained about the treatment given its third grade team. It had already played four matches in Invercargill as against two matches at home. The chairman of the Flag committee said that it was difficult to arrange matches at Makarewa, but that club would get its fair share of home matches next round. The Central District Sub-union advised that the date of the return match was satisfactory. It would like the game played at Calcium. It was decided to fall in with the wishes of the Central Sub-union. An appeal from the Mataura Club regarding the transfer of a player, was read and it was decided that the matter was one of local government, over ’jrhicb the Union had no control. The Finance Committee’s report, which was adopted, was as follows: Football Association: Recommend that iKe Association be granted the use of an area at Rugby Park cm July 29, for the purpose of playing their interprovincial fixture with Otago. As this is the day for our first trial match, we suggest that the gate should be equally divided between the Union and the Association.

Schools Association: Report having met the representatives of this body and discussed very fully with them matters of mutual interest. Your committee are in accord with the objective of the Association to give every boy in Southland an opportunity of obtaining representative honours and have agreed to pay the expenses of town teams visiting the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts, providing all available concessions are obtained. We

have also agreed to meet the expense of bringing a reasonable number of country boys into Invercargill to play in a trial match. A sum of £2 was voted toward the petty expenses of the Football Committee. Dyer Cup: In view of the decision to send town teams to the country, it will not be practicable to run the Dyer Cup Competition on the same lines as last year. The donor of the Cup is to be conferred with and his views on the matter obtained. The primary-secondary schools competition has been practically killed by the sth grade competition inaugurated this season, and may be dropped. We have therefore asked the Schools Association to forward a report on the trophies being competed for accompanied by their recommendations. It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to Mr C. St. George. Mr L. Foster reported that there was a chance of playing a match against the Wakatipu Sub-union at Athol, and the secretary was instructed to write the Wakatipu Sub-union to endeavour to arrange the fixture at Athol. RESERVES On behalf of the Grounds Committee, Mr Stalker reported that he had met the Reserves Committee of the Council and it had asked him to nominate the grounds the Union would require for next year, as the Council realised that many of the reserves required attention. The Council was going to subsidise the R.S.A. funds and asked the Union to assist. He told the Committee it would have to guarantee a good tenure to the Union. The Union was the only sporting body which could assist the Reserves Committee, and it would be hartfly fair to ask the Union to contribute money to put grounds in order for summer sports. The Union did not require such a perfect surface as the summer sports. The chairman said that he attended a special meeting of the Reserves Committee, when he got some more particulars of the scheme. The R.S-A, had handed over £330, the War Funds Association, another £330, making a total of £660, which the Council was subsidising £ for £, making a total of £1320 for expenditure. The Council intended going ahead with the work on Russell Square and Victoria Park. The Council wanted the Union to contribute £llO towards the improvements of the Biggar street reserve, which would give the Union four playing areas for all time. The matter was referred to the Grounds Committee to report and to ascertain the number of grounds the Union would require next year. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL FIRST GRADE—SATURDAY JULY 1. Play last Saturday’s postponed games. SECOND GRADE—FRIDAY JUNE 30. The postponed Bluff game must be played at the end of the round. St. George v Waikiwi—Park School ground. Marist (A) v Waihopai (B) —Eastern Reserve. North v Marist (B)—South Ground. Middle (A) v South—Biggar st. No. 1.

Bluff v Waihopai (A)— Biggar st. No. 1. Saturday July 1, 9-30 a.m.

THIRD GRADE—WEDNESDAY, JULY 5. The postponed Bluff game must be played at the end of the round. Marist (B) v South (B)— Biggar st. N °St. 1 George v Bluff—Bluff, Saturday July 8, 10.30 ajn, Marist (A) y South (A)—Biggar St. No. 2. North v Middle—Park School ground. Waihopai a bye. EASTERN DISTRICT MATAURA (20) v ALBION (5). From our own Correspondent. The Albion-Mat aura match that was expected to provide a dose contest resulted in an easy win for Mat aura by 20 points to 5. The winning team was superior in all departments of the game, while Albion gave a very disappointing exhibition after their very fine play last week. PIONEER (29) v EDENDALE (3). The Pioneers defeated Edendale at Edendale. The game was fast and willing, but Pioneers predominated throughout, their forwards especially playing a fine game. LEAGUE FOOTBALL AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES v. AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, June 28. The final match of the Australian Universities’ League team’s tour was played against an improvised Auckland representative team, resulting in a rin for Auckland by 24 to 16. SOCCER. AUSTRALIANS DEFEAT TARANAKI. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 28. The Australian soccer reps, defeated Taranaki here to-day by 6to 1. At halftime the Aussies led 4 to nil. Taranaki played better in the second spell, and there was great excitement when Freakley drove a hard one into the net, scoring Taranaki’s only goal. For Australia goals were scored by Brown (4) who played a great game at centre forward, and J. and Dane. > LAWN TENNIS. THE WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT. LONDON, June 27. At the Wimbledon lawn tennis tournament Anderson beat Turnbull 7-5, 7-5, 6-3. Anderson was superior in sideline drives and placing but his service was below normal. Turnbull showed a strong service. (Received June 28, 9.55 p.m.) At Wimbledon Lycett defeated Colombo 64, 5.7, 6-4, 6-4. O’Hara Wood defeated La Costa a sixteen year old French boy 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Wertheim defeated Hotham 6-2, 6-1, fi-0. ANDERSON TO PLAY NORTON. LONDON, June 27. (Received June 28, 5.5 pjm.) Anderson will {day Norton in the second round. It is expected to be one of the most exciting and fateful matches in the tennis championship.

GOLF. LADIES’ MATCH AT OTATARA. Following is the draw for the ladies’ match at Otatara to-day for Miss Brodrick’s prize:— Mrs Gilmour plays Mrs Handyside; Mrs Pottinger plays Miss Pilcher; Mrs Carr plays Mrs Macdonald; Mrs Cowie plays Mrs Brook; Mrs Praia plays Mrs Cruickshaak; Miss Brodrick plays Miss Lillicrap; Mrs Joaes plays Miss J. Haggitt; Mrs Henderson plays Mrs Haggitt/ Mrs Smith plays Mrs Broad and Mrs Ferguson plays Mrs Mitchel. WRESTLING. INDIAN HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPION. (Per United Press Association.) DARGAVILLE, June 28. M A Sunni, a local Indian, beat Jack Clarke in a wrestling match for the heavyweight championship of Australasia last night The Indian was much lighter than his opponent but gave a cleverer exhibition and was too good for Clarke. A match has been arranged between Sunni and Gudding for the light heavyweight championship of New Zealand. BOXING. McCLEARY-McQUARRIE CONTEST. THE PROTEST DISMISSED. DUNEDIN, June 28. The committee of the Otago Boxing Association met to-night to consider the protest by McCleary against the awarding of i the decision to McQaarrie in the heavyweight championship fought on Monday night. It was resolved that no protest can be entertained as the decision was given on a question of fact and no previous decision had been given. The secretary has been authorised to pay over the stakes forthwith. It is understood that Mcdeary appealing to the Boxing Council. BASKET BALL LAST WEEK’S RRSUL.TSJ The first round of the basket ball fixtures was concluded last week. In the senior grade Middle School leads with 14 points, then comes Waikiwi with 12 points and Bluff with 8 points. The last named team, however, has yet one match to play. Middle is also leading by 3 pointe in the junior competition. Waikiwi is second and Waihopai third. The following are the results of last week’s games : —Senior— WAIHOPAI (18) v ST. GEORGE (2) This was a quick game, but the passing was not as good as it should have been. There was too much bunching among the forwards. Nancy Clare played well in Waihopai defence this team’s shooting was exceptionally good. Kitty Wood did good work for St. George in the centre, but her passing could be still more sure. WAIKIWI (16) v SOUTH (10) These two teams were evenly matched and the game was fast. Waikiwi forwards have greatly improved and when able to get the ball away from South’s strong defence these shoots seldom missed a goal. The jumping centres of both teams played

well, the Waikiwi girt playing an exceptionally quick and fine game. TEis player is a good jumper and very sure-footed, bouth has two very good shoots and a fine defence, although some of the team are inclined to over-def end. There is very good material in thia team and with more coaching it should make a good show in the second round. —Junior— WAIKIWI (10) v ST. GEORGE (nil) This game was fast and interesting and both teams played a good open game. In the centre Ruby Anderson and Linda Wilkes played well for Waikiwi. St. George defence played well but their shooting was poor, goals often being missed. The combination in both teams was noticeable. MIDDLE (11) v WAIHOPAI (8) The Waihopai junior team has made very, marked improvement since the beginning of the season and played a splendid game last week against Middle. The game was very even, Middle’s last goal being scored within the final two minutes. The Waihopai’s main defence played a splendid game against the valiant Middle shoot, Lily Ward, who was kept supplied with the ball by Stella Murdock. The play of both jumping centres was quick and sure.

CRICKET THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn—Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, June 27. Received June 28, 5.5 p.m.) Rain considerably interfered with cricket. Yorkshire 273 for nine wickets declared and 24 for no wickets beat Kent 163 and 131, Surrey 294 and 109 for four wickets v. Sussex 248, drawn. Northants 142 and 124 for four wickets v. Notts 218 for five wickets drawn. Middlesex 123 and 124 for five wickets v. Hampshire 132 and 79 for two wickets, drawn. Essex 359 v. Cambridge University 327 for nine wickets, drawn.