SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19653, 2 October 1922, Page 3

SPORTING

(By JOLLY BEGGAR.) Last season Mr A. D. Mclvor kindly offered his services free as starter for the Tokanui-Fortrose Hack Race Meeting, but his offer was received too late to be of use. At Thursday night’s meeting it was accepted for the coining race meeting, and Mr Mclver’s generous offer to help the country chib was accorded prolonged applause when read.

From an advertisement in a Bombay newspaper, it is noticed the Rangoon Turf Club were in want of an assistant stipendiary steward. The applicants had to*be Dot less than 30 years of age, and the payoffered was Rs. 1.250 (about £B3) per month, with house allowaqce of Rs. 150 (of £10) per month—not a bad salary, but the cost of living must be proportionately high.

The formidable team representing Mr A. B. Williams at Avondale easily placed that owner at the head of the winning list with £2OOO. Mr W. J. Wilson’s Avondale Cup win placed him in second position with £1450, then coming Messrs F. Earl £5OO, I-. Davis £4OO. H. A. Knight £350, and R. Hannon £3OO.

“Cardigan,” the breeding authority of the Sydney Referee, writes as follow-s: Gloaming resembles his dam to a remarkable extent. In October last year I had the pleasure of visiting Melton Stud, and when we approached a batch of brood mares in the fine big paddocks at Melton I did not need anybody to tell me that Gloaming’s

dam was amongst the batch. She was easily picked out because of the remarkable likeness to her famous son. She is rather a darker bay than Gloaming, but in conformation is very like him, particularly about the head and neck, and over the back and quarters. Foaled in 1907, she was beginning to look the old mare, although she still retained an activity that was almost juvenile. Bred in England, phe was imported by Mr E. E. D. Clarke, and is by Eager from No Trumps (halfsister to Bill of Portland i. by Orv-ieto from Electric Light, by Sterling. There is hardly any need for me to say that Electric Light has not produced anything within cooee of Gloaming, although three of her produce in One, Hare Hatch, and Refraction, all by The Welkin, have won races. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING (Per United Press Association.) NAPIER, September 30. The Napier Park Racing Club’s Spring meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a fairly large attendance. The totalisator handled £12,167, against £21,085 last year. Results: TRIAL HACK, of £125. 6f.—Kaotane 8.8, 1; Kahikatea 9.0, 2; Novoko 8.5, 3. Also started: Kilbird 8.8, Tahumara 8.7, Marcus 8.7, Esquimaux 8.7, Martinique, Motu Kura, Killian, The Linnet, Pretty Girl, Sunny Valley, Sartolini, Arataura and Junarat 85. Just won by a neck. Time Imin. 16 2-ssec. GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLES, of £l5O. 14 miles.—Kail 9.11, 1; Black Art 9.7, 2; Raffle 10.5, 3. Also started: Hyrax 10.9, Toa Tau 9.11, Woden 9.9, Raumanurwhire 9.7, Blue Hall 9.6, Kovno, Oak Rose, Ranui 9.0. Won by four lengths, third six lengths away. Time 2min. 46sec. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES, (all 7.11. —Razzle Dazzle 1; Muria 2; Simonetle 3. Also startetd. — Misgovern, Mountain Belle, Town Talk, Strong Holt. Won by a head, third five lengths away. Time: Imin. 3 l-ssecs. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of £250. li miles. —Orawia 6.11, 1; Bonnetter 8.1, 2; Admiral Codrington 9.0, 3. Also started: Anomaly 8.13, Heather Sprig 8.9, Festivity 7.10, Crown Gem 7.0. Won by half a length. a head between second and third. 'Time: 2min. 8 l-ssec. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of £125. sf.—Chaplin 7£, 1; Good Sport 8.2, 2; Vyella 7.13, 3. Also started: Suspicion 8.3. Communicate 7.13, Damien 7.10, Ferwood 7.3, Fera Minus 72, Merry Sarah, Motukara 7.0. Won by half a length, third a length away. Time: Imin. 16 1-5 sec. TARADALE HANDICAP HURDLES, of £2OO. 1| miles.—Highway 9.0, 1; Matatua 105, 2; Warn ba 10.10, 3. Also started: Gay Boy 9.2, Zeus 9.2. Won by a clear length, eight lengths between second and third. Time: 3min. 13 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £2OO. 6f.— Terawhiti 6.9, 1; Maipha 8.12, 2; Morose 8.0, 3. Also started: Ad Astra 7.10, Mountain Lion 7.9. Won by a heed, third three-quarters of a length away*. Time: Imin. 15 l-ssec. COUNTY' HACK HANDICAP, of £l5O. 1 mile.—Taipairu 8.0, 1; Comical 8.4, 2; Penitent 9.0, 3. Also started: Ruruwai 8.4, Mungakino 8.0, Joy Ride 7.10, Slave Mart 75, Megan 7.2, Five-eighths 7.0. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time: Imin. 42 4-ssec. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB PROFITS AND TAXATION (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, September 30. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Racing Club a profit was shown for the year of £2986, against £lB3 for the previous year. Stakes paid amounted to £45,700, and Government taxation to £41,200. It was mentioned that £50,000 in debentures was raised in three days for the building of new stands, etc. The president stated that a considerable falling off in revenue was anticipated, and the Club would have to consider the possibility of a heavy loss. The Railway Department was adversely criticised for giving facilities to other meetings and refusing them to the Wellington Club. Mr J. B. Harcourt was re-elected president, and other officers were re-elected. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. BEAUFORD WINS SPRING STAKES. GREAT STRUGGLE WITH GLOAMING. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association). SYDNEY, October 1. (Received October 1, 5.5 p.m.) Oxer 80,000 people were attracted to Randwick on the opening day of the spring carnival, which was held in fine, warm weather. Public interest was curiously divided between the Beauford-Gloaming contest from a strictly sporting standpoint, and the Derby and Epsom from the speculative angle. The bulk of patrons were satisfied to watch in the Spring Stakes, which resolved into a battle of tactics between the rival jockeys, Wood and Young. The great crowd warmly applauded both horses after s magnificent two furlongs struggle to the post, it being anybody’s race till the numbers were posted. Beauford had the advantage of the more skilled horseman. The Epsom, as was largely predicted, resulted in first and second places for Connolly’s pair, both of whom had been strongly favoured for several weeks. The Derby should have been won by Soorak, the jockey appearing not to ride his mount right out. SPRING STAKES, (w.f.a.) of 250teovs added. 14 miles. Beauford 9.3 1 Gloaming 9.3 2 Specialty* 95 3 There were eight starters. The race was really a battle of tactics between Wood and Young, the jockeys of Beauford and Gloaming. Violin Cello went to the front past the stand, but no serious effort was made to chase him aIL leaving the straight, Beau-

ford assumed command at the mile post two lengths ahead of Violin Cello, with Gloaming leading the field a length away. Beauford increased the lead to four lengths at the bend, with Gloaming in hot pursuit. Both were almost level at the distance. Thence to the post took place one of the finest struggles ever witnessed at Randwick, the horsemanship of Wood enabling Beauford to secure the victory by a neck. Time, 2min 33£secs.

HURDLE RACE of 750eovs added. About two miles.—All Aboard 10.10 1; Palbi 9.5 2; Kildennis 9.2 3. There were sixteen starters. Won by two lengths. Time 3min 43Jsecs. THE TRIAL STAKES, of 750so‘vs added. U niiles.—Evensong 8.3 1; Miss Lila 8.5 2; Akaba 8.7 3. Eighteen starters. Won by three lengths. Time 2 min s<secs. A.J.C. DERBY STAKES, of 7000sovs added One mile and a-half. Rivoli (Brown) 1 Soorak (Pike) 2 Caserta (Cairns) 3 Full Power did not start. Cliffdale led out of the straight at a slow bat, attended by Sir Andrew, Caserto, and Soorak. Approaching the straight Soorak on the rails assumed the lead and seemed to have the race well in Hand. He was challenged by Rivoli in the final dash, the latter snatching victory by a short head, three lengths between second and third. Trcssayr finished sixth and never showed up. Time 2min 354 secs. THE EPSOM HANDICAP, of 3000sovs added. One mile. Rostrum (Kelly) 8.12 1 Fleuriste (Johnston) 7.2 2 Sir Maitland (Cracknell) 8.6 3

Liberty loan did not start. Loyal Irish went to the front immediately, but was quickly displaced by Alfort, who led to the half mile. Fleuriste took up rhe running round the bend, with Rostrum and Alfort close up. Gilray made a bold bid on the outside, but the finish resolved itself into a fine struggle between Connolly’s pair, Ros. trum and Fleuriste, the former gradually overhauling his stablemate and winning by half a length. The same distance separated second and third. Loyal Irish finished with the bunch. Time Imin 38}secs. THE SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP of 1000 aovs added. 1£ miles. —Syce Knight 9.13 1; Purser 9.5 2; Wildun 8.7 3. Won by a neck. Time 2min. 54secs. BOXING SIKI’S VICTORY UPHELD (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright). (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, September 29. The French Boxing Federation upholds Siki’s victory. SIKI’S AMERICAN ENGAGEMENTS OFFICIAL DISCOURAGEMENT NEW YORK. September 29. Tex Rickard announced that he had received a cable from Siki agreeing to fight in the United States any light heavyweight Rickard names, the bout to take place not later than November 30. Siki is arriving here on November 1. Simultaneously the State Boxing Commission announced that if he were brought here, Siki must first fight Kid Norfolk before he can be matched with Dempsey. Wells, or other American heavyweights. It is considered that this means that the Commission is not eager to have Siki fight in the United States on account of his training habits, which would have a bad influence on coloured fighters in this country, who are only just re-establishing themselves. With Siki demanding a big purse it is unlikely that any promoter would take the risk of staging a bout with Norfolk, who is but a Second rater. A SET-BACK TO JVTLLS. NEW YORK, September 29. (Received October 1, 55 p.m.) The booming of Harry Wills as Dempsey’s next opponent has received a severe set-back by the former’s failure to knock out Clem Johnson, a second-rate negro. The referee stopped the fight in the twelfth round to save Johnson further punishment, but Wills, while he was able to batter his opponent, all round the ring, was utterly unable to hit him hard enough to knock him out, although he was continuously ofan opportunity. COLUNS BEATS JOSEPHS. SYDNEY’, October 1. (Received October 1, 5.5 p.m.) Harry Collins defeated Jack Josephs (England) in a fourteen, rounds contest. The latter was out of condition and skied the towel at the end of the fourteenth round. GODFREY DEFEATS STONE. MELBOURNE, October 1. Godfrey defeated Stone on points .for the lightweight championship, soundly outboxing the American. FOOTBALL. SOCCER (23) v RUGBY (20). Those who attended at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon to witness the game between the soccer v rugby players were treated to many amusing incidents, especially in the first spell when soccer was played. In the first spell the soccer players scored 4 goals, which calculated at five points each, gave them 20 points lead for the second spell. The goals were scored by Cook (2), Hobbs and Dickson. In the second spell the soccerites demonstrated that they had a fair knowledge of rugby and put up a good fight. After the rugby players scored a try, the soccerites came away and equalised by a good try at the corner, the ball hitting the post in the kick at goal. Tries were scored for the rugby side by J. Ooughton, Vial, Cleland and Lilley (2), Lilley converting one, while Cleland kicked a penalty goal; Dickson scored for the soccer team, the final scores being Soccer (23) : Rugby (20). Messrs Parker and Stott referred the spells. A successful smoke concert was held by the Southland Referees’ Association as a wind-up to the season on Saturday evening. There was an excellent attendance, including members of the Southland Rugby Union and the evening passed off very pleasantly. SOCCER. CANTERBURY v SOUTH CANTERBURY (Per United Press Association.) TIMARU, October 1. A soccer rep match Canterbury v South Canterbury resulted in a win for South Canterbury by 2 to 0. WELLINGTON FINAL MATCH. WELLINGTON, October 1. The Wellington-West Coast touring team defeated the Southern touring team in the final match of the season by 31 to 12. The former team displayed the best combination, the forwards being very keen. HOCKEY MANAWATU v WELLINGTON. (Per United Press Association.) PALMERSTON NORTH, October 1. The Manawatu reps, who wrested the hockey championship from Auckland four .veeks ago were not long left in undisputed possession. They played a challenge match against Weffington on Saturday but retained the championship by 2 goals to 1.

SATURDAY’S GAMES. As a wind-up to the season a friendly match was played on Queen’s Park on Saturday afternoon between the Collegiate team and a team chosen from the remaining clubs. The game did not appear to be taken very seriously and was played in a very friendly spirit. Collegiate won by 5 goals to 3. H. & J. SMITH v.. THOMSON & BEATTIE The lady members of the staffs of Messrs H. & J. Smith and Thomson & Beattie played a friendly game on Saturday afternoon. Only a small percentage of the players in either team had any experience of the game, but they nevertheless shaped well and the contest was a very interesting one. In the first spell the play was fairly even, H. & J. Smith’s representatives leading by 1 goal to nil at half-time. In the second half they increased their lead, the game ending 4 to 1 in their favour. TENNIS. HARD COURT TOURNAMENT. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association). LONDON, September 29. (Received October 1, 5.5 p.m.) In the hard-court tennis finals at RoeHampton, Miss McKane beat Mrs Peacock 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. W. C. Crawley beat A. H. Fyzee 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. SOLE AMERICAN SOUTHERN CHAMPION NEW Y’ORK, September 29. The telegraphed despatch on which yesterday’s golf cable was based turns out to have been mutilated. The correct statement of the scores is: Kirkwood 69, and Hagen 69. Bobby Cruickshank broke the course record with 66. French 68, Mitchell 68, Barnes 70, Duncan and Hutchison 71. AMERICAN SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP. NEW YORK, September 29. (Received October 1, 55 pan.) At Nashville, in the second round of the Southern open golf championship, Mitchell is leading with 137, French 138, Barnes 139, Duncan 141, Kirkwood 143, Hutchison 146. TIE BETWEEN MITCHELL AND DIEGEL. NEW YORK, September 30. (Received October 1, 11.5 p.m.) At Nashville Abe Mitchell and I>eo Diegel (New Orleans) tied for first place today with scores of 280 for 72 holes in the Southern open golf championship. The tie will be played on October 1 in a 26 hole match. MANAWATU LADIES’ CLUB. (Per United Press Association.) - PALMERSTON NORTH, October 1. The qualifying round of the championship of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club was played on Saturday in fine weather on a very good course. Miss Beadel (Christchurch) beat Miss Orbell (Oamaru) 5 up and 4 to play; Miss Brandon (Wellington) beat Mrs Tingey (Feilding) 3 and 2; Mrs Dodgshun (Otago) beat Mrs Cook (Otago) 1 up at the 19th; Miss Wilson (Christchurch.) beat Mrs McCarthy (Otago) 3 and 2; Miss Bell (Wellington) beat Mrs R. S. Abraham (Manawatu) 5 and 4; Miss Wright (Timaru) beat Mrs Marchbanks (Wellington) 5 and 4; Miss S. Watson (Manawatu) beat Miss Snodgrass (Rotorua) 4 and 3; Miss E. Brown (Napier) beat Miss Acheson (Nelson) 1 up. In a handicap medal competition Mrs Orbell 83, 7—76 and Miss N. Johnston 97; 21—7 G, returned the best cards. Teams match.— Manawatu A (Miss S. Watson 88, Mrs Collinson 94, Mrs R. P. Abraham 91, Miss Moore 97, total 370) first; Wellington A (Miss Brandon 89, Miss Bell 88, Mrs Marchbanks 92, Miss Marchbanks 102, total 371) second. Bogey competition.—Mrs Dodgshun (5) 3, up. QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. L.G.U. MEDALS. 1 P.M. TO-DAY. A GRADE. Mrs Handyside plays Mrs Cowie. Mrs Masters plays Mrs Pottinger. Mrs Carr plays Mrs T. M. Macdonald. Miss Campbell plays Miss Wilson. B GR.ADE. Miss Crofts plays Miss M. Perrin. Mrs Tansley plays Miss S. Perrin. Mrs Haggitt plays Mrs Ferguson. Mrs C. Jones plays Mrs Garrett. Mrs Morgan plays Mrs Cochrane. Miss Baxter plays Miss Manson. Mrs Mackrell plays Mrs Collie. Miss Brodrick plays Mrs Spencer. Miss Haggitt plays Miss Stout. Mrs Robertson plays Miss Oughton. Miss Hamilton plays Miss Lillicrap. SWIMMING. THREE NEW WORLD RECORDS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright). (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) NEW YORK, October 1. (Received October 1, 11.5 p.m.) At Milwaukee Weismuller established three world records, swimming 590 metres in 6 minutes 24 1-5 seconds, 400 yards in 4 minutes 40 seconds, and 440 yards in 5 minutes 7 2-5 seconds.