SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19657, 6 October 1922, Page 3

SPORTING

(BY

JOLLY BEGGAR).

Entnw for Gore Spring meeting close to-night, at 5 p.m. Nominations are due to-night at 8 p.m. for the C.J.C. Metropolitan Handicap, Stewards’ ' Handicap. Criterion Handicap, Canterbury Cup, Jockey Club Handicap, Members’ Handicap, Stead Gold Cup, hendalton Handicap and the Juvenile Plate. Jackaroo, a winner at Geraldine last Week, is a five-year-old gelding by HymMt tua from Ideala. He is a smart sprinter, and » sure to win again before he returns to the North Island. The Boniform mare. Bonnetter, winner of the Spring Handicap at the H.B.J.C. meeting. is a half sister to Royal Box, the present favourite for the N.Z. Cup. Bonnetter is also engaged in the Cup with the handy weight of 7.5.

The Brent Locanda pacing mare, Miss O’NieL has been mated with Erin’s King. Other bookings to the Hal Zolock sire include Queen’s Lane, Decoy, Ella Lyons, Gamechild, Lady Mac and Indian Child.

Songbird and Bonnie Winkie have been entered for the Champion Plate to be run over a mile and a-quarter at the Wellington Spring Meeting. If Gloaming, Trespass, Amythas, Gasbag, Rapine, Winning Hit and Thespian go to the post, the southern pair will be kept busy to foot it with them.

Trainer W. Muir ia very busy on his private track near Riversdale. Besides, Wallroon he has about a dozen maidens in work.

Royal Box i« still the ruling fancy for the N.Z. Cup, while Cupidon, Royal Star, Foo Chow, Admiral Codrington, Penitent, Scion, Marqueteur and Insurrection in that order are claiming most attention from early backers.

In regard to Soorak, the runner-up in the A.J.C. Derby, “Sir Modred,’’ in a letter to the writer says: "This good-looking son of Woorak ran exceedingly well behind Gloaming and Beauford at Rosehill in a race run in record time for the course, and this was no mean performance lor a three-year-old in the spring or any other time, for that matter. Many good judges in Australia contend uhat Soorak comes of a non-staying family, but they will probably find that he is the exception to the rule." The fine race put up by the colt in question last Saturday bears out “Sir Modred’s” criticism of last year’s leading two-year-old.

The three-year-old fill}’, Osier Beauty, winner of the Orari Trot at Geraldine is reported to be a very smart pacer. She is by Harold Dillon from Scarlet Rose and therefore her breeding is such as to suggest further successes in better company.

The charges imposed upon owners of racehorses were the subject of protest by the president of the Wellington Racing Club at the annual general meeting. Referring to the heavy handicap placed upon owners by the high rates for carrying horses, he Mtd that, in view of the revenue derived from race traffic, it should be the policy of the department to offer owners the inducement of low charges to send as many horses as possible to every race meeting, thus increasing the attendance, and the railway revenue. On the contrary, the charges for the conveyance of horses had been increased 180 per cent., and owners would not incur the expense of sending hordes to a meeting unless they thought they had a certainty of winning. Consequently. fewer horses were sent to meeting?, and there was less public interest, decreased attendance, and less revenue for the railway. KUROW JOCKEY CLUB. ETTA WINS KUROW’ HANDICAP. (Spacial to the Times’. OAMARU, October 5. The annual meeting of the Kurow Jockey Club was held to-day. The weather was glorious and there was a large attendance. Although the fields were not large yet the racing was interesting throughout. The convincing manner in which Etta won the Kurow Handicap marked a return to form in her first appearance this season. It was unfortunate that under the new rules with regard to weighing in, the connections of Sweet Memory were deprived of the stake in the last race of the day. Starter A. D. Mclvor was in good form at the barrier. The totalisator returns were £8721, showing an increase over last year’s total of £6982. Results:— TRIAL PLATE, of £125. Six furlongs. Weight 8.10. Jada, b m by Kilbroney—Success, syrs 1 Happy Warrior 2 Linhope3 Also started—Nope, Overproof, Paddy’s Darling, Balsor, Sartoplane, Killock. Won by a head. Time, I.lBsec. HAKATARAMEA WELTER HANDICAP, of £l5O. Seven furiongs. Mr J. McCombe’s b g Pyjama, by Martian —Bloomer, aged, 8.11 .. .. 1 Mirza 8.7 * 2 Sembric 8.103 Also started—Nunrant 8.3, Kerry Star 7.7. Won by half a length. Time, I.29sec. WAITAKI TROT (harness', of £l3B. One mile and a half. Dilion Wilkes scrl Nibbidard 24yds bhd 2 Guy Fawkes scr3 Also started—Jim Logan, Junior Boy, Brown Chequer. Myrtle Wilkes scr, Glen Farg 36yds bhd, Gaiety 60, Dandy Chimes 144. Won by twelve lengths. Time, 4.41 sec. KUROW HANDICAP, of £240. One mile and a quarter. Mr D. Wilson’s b m Etta, by Martian—- . Linda, aged, 7.9 1 Kilkee 8.32 Twinkle 7.11 3 These were the only starters. Won by mx lengths. Time, 2.7 sec. WAITANGI STEEPLECHASE, of £l4O. About two miles and a distance. Mr T. Hobb s br g Ready, by All Red— Lady Medallist, aged. 9.71 Bill Terry 11.72 Innisfallen 9.73 Also started —Glenisla 11.8, Ruddy Gold 11.3, Juan 10.2, Dardanelles 9.7, Canbini 9.3, Maori Boy, Fortune Hunter 9.0. Glenisla, Ruddy Gold. Juan, Canbini and Maori Boy fell. Won by ten lengths. Time, 5.5 secs. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, of £125. Six furlongs. Mr T. Russell’s br g Bosker Boy, by . Markhope Princess Mosca, 3yrs, 8.6 1 Kerry Star 8.3 *. .. 2 Quarrelsome 9.03 Also started—Orange Bitters 8.2, Paddy’s Hope 8.1. Won by half a length. Time, I.l7sec. DASH TROT (saddle:, of £l3B. One mile and a-quarter. Marvin Mac 12yds bhd 1 Glen Farg 24yds bhd 2 Brown Chequer scr3 Also started —Wirey scr, Bon Wilkes, Gaiety, Tickletoe 48yds bhd. Won by a length. Time, 2.sBsec. BELFIELD HANDICAP, of £l5O. Five furlongs. Mr W. H. Ballingor’s b g Jackaroo, by Hrmettus —Ideala, syrs, 7.2 .. 1 Weary Willie 7.2 2 Radial 9.93 Also started —Sweet Memory and Red Pal 7.7. The race was won ty Sweet Memory, but O. Voight, rider of the winner, failed to draw the weight and Jackaroo was placed first. Time, 1.1 l-ssec.

OAMARU JOCKEY RE-HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) OAMARU, October 5. The following re-handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys:— Aldersyde Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs, Bosker Boy 8.12. North Otago Cup Handicap, 1J miles, • Etta 8.4. The Grange Handicap, six furlongs, Jackaj roo 9.1, Bosker Boy 8.9. j Flying Handicap, six furlongs, Pyjama j 8.6, Jackaroo 7.7, Bosker Boy 7.1. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB GENERAL MEETING CHRISTCHURCH, October 5. At a general meeting of members of the Canterbury’ Jockey Club to-day it was resolved that the number of members of the club be limited to six hundred. AUSTRALIAN RACING GLOAMING’S VICTORY “GREATEST HORSE OF HIS TIME” i’3y Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright). (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, October 5. B The Sydney Morning Herald, commenting on the winning of the Craven Plate, says it was really no race. When fairly in tne straight Gloaming passed Beauford in the easiest possible manner, winning with several lengths to spare. All things being con- - sidered, Gloaming must be regarded as the greatest horse of his time. The Telegraph says that Wood rode Beauford with his hands and heels, but had no chance against the New Zealander. Gloaming’s time was three-quarters of a second slower than Beauford’s last year. GOLF. WELLINGTON LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP. (Per United Press Association./ WELLINGTON, October 5. There is a record entry for the Wellington provincial ladies’ golf, championship, which opened at the Heretaunga links to- * day. The entries total 110, including Mrs T»uy Williams, New Zealand lady champion, who was forced to withdraw through indisposition after successfully completing her game in the qualifying round the championship. An extraordinary feature of the round was that such experienced players as Miss Gambrill (Miramar), Miss Robieeon (Mastertonl, Mrs Marchbanks (Wellington/, Mrs Dodgshun (Dunedin), Miss Cracroft Wilson (Christchurch), and Miss Newcombe (Wanganui,’ did not qualify, probably due to changed conditions and the general strain of championship play. The following are the results of the first round of the ladies’ championship:—

Miss Beadel (Christchurch) b* Miss Brandon (Wellington) 4 up and 3 to play. Miss Bell (Wellington) “beat Miss Withers (Miramar), Mrs Spiers (Hutt) beat Mies McClure (Wellington). Miss Mantell (Wellington) beat Miss West (Wellington). Miss Snodgrass (Rotorua) beat Miss Wheeler (Miramar) 7 and 5. Mrs Orbell (Otago) beat Mrs Russell Grace (Wanganui) o and 4. Mrs Collinson (Manawatu) beat Mrs McCarthy (Dunedin) 2 and 1. Miss S. Watson (Manawatu) beat Mrs Murphy (Hutt) 4 and 3.

To-morrow Miss Beadel plays Miss Bell, Mrs Spiers plays Miss Mantell, Miss Snodgrass plays Mrs Orhell, and Miss Collinson plays Miss Watson.

FOOTBALL. ' MATCH AT BLUFF. HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATS ORARI. Yesterday the senior team of the Southland Boys’ High School journeyed to Bluff to play a team picked from the cadets oi the steamer Oran. The visitors were entertained at dinner by their opponents, and the match was played at 2 p.m., m very warm weather. Southland kicked off, and about half a minute later Morgan scored. Ottrejrs kick failed. Alter some exciting play in the Orari territory Allen crossed the line. Ottrey again failed. Shortly after Kilby scored behind the posts, and Morgan added the major points. Soon after play commenced, Morgan again scored, Harrington converting. Clever passing resulted in another score by Morgan, again converted by Harrington. Offside play by Southland gave the Oran boys a chance, and they pressed, hard without any effect-, a good solo run being tackled down by Morgan. From a scrum the cadets secured and Fane, alter a good run, scored, the try being converted. Almost immediately Wells dr*d over, the majority being added by Kilby. After up and down play Page scorefl an unconverted try, followed by another try by Harrington, converted by Squires. At half time the score was 34 to 5 in the school’s favour. After resuming scores came thick and fast. Ottrey scored, then Morgan, and within 5 minutes Harrington ran right through the opposing backs and scored. Livesy, of the Orari, here made a good run but was unsupported and Morgan securing, scored behind the posts. Graham converted. In quick succession Morgan, Raines, Clapp, and Harrington scored the latter failing with his own kick. The final whistle was blown just as Foley converted a try scored by Morgan between the posts, the score being Hign School 65, Oran 5. The game was retereed by the ship’s doctor, whose rulings gave general satisfaction. ihe visitors were aiterwards entertained by the cadets on the steamer. CALDER SHIELD. GORE v. SOUTHLAND. The final match for the Calder Shield which is being competed for by teams representing Otago, Gore and Southland Presbyterian Bible Classes will be played at Gore to-morrow. The Southland team will be chosen from the following players:— G. Cleland (captain), A. Clelandj, Irving (2), Scott (2), Neave, Balch, Anderson, Wilson, Morgan, Clark, Hannah, Jones, Gardiner, Keree, Knucky, Laytham, Raines, Calder, Walker, Cox, Shaw, Blue and Hopkirk. A bus will leave the Bost Office at 1 o’clock. ANGLING. ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual meeting of the Southland Anglers’ Club in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening, the president, Mr G. W. Braxton, presided over a large attendance of members. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet the chairman stated that the club was to be congratulated on the success of last season. The club’s finances were in a better state than they had been for some time. This was to a laige extent due to the generosity of Mr Tapper, and also to the fact that the club did not have to finance the last Oreti competition. The report and balance sheet, which have already been published, were adopted.

The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr J. W. Smith; president, Mr E. Keast; vice-presidents, Messrs T. S. Mackie and L. Whelam; committee, Messrs Sloan, A. E. Butte, A. Tapper, Jur.. E. Crofts, H. Morris, T. J. Meadows, J. M. Martin, R. Thomson, G. W. Br 3.x ton, H. A. Lyons; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. A. Mciean; auditor, Mr J. Robertson.

The question of increasing the membership of the club was discussed and it was urged that members should each endeavour to secure a new member. It was decided to hold a social next year, prior to the annual meeting of the club. Several new members were elected. Votes of thanks were passed to those who bad assisted the club during the year.

CRICKET. OPENING OF THE SEASON. INVERCARGILL ‘CLUB’S MATCH. For its opening day to-morrow, the Invercargill Cricket Club wiH. play a match, President’s team v Vice-President’s team. The match will commence at 2.15 p.m. and the teams will be chosen on the ground from the following members of the first and second grade:—Hallamore, Abercrombie, Gleeson, Camm, Dr Brown, J. H. Gilbertson, Doogin,. Bell, Dennis, Isaacs, Blom field (2), G. H. Smith, Hendry, Ferguson, Rein, Drewe, Cox, Corbet, Cook, Lee, Lilley, J. Finnerty and J. Doig. Supporters and lady friends are cordially invited to be present. Afternoon tea will be provided on the ground. * UNION CRICKET CLUB The first official over of the fourth season of the above club will be sent down at 2.15 to-morrow on the club’s ground, Doon and Tay street. A match will be played between a President’s team and VicePresidents team, and all supporters Lnd intending members of the club are invited to be present. Afternoon tea will be provided and lady friends will be cordially welcomed. SCHOOL MATCHES. The following school cricket matches have been arranged for Saturday:— SENIOR. Waihopai v. North, North grounds. South v. High, Fortlf street. Technical v. St. George, Doon street. Middle v. Marist, Queen’s Park. Bluff a bye. JUNIOR. Waihopai v. Marist, Queen s Park. South v. Middle, Teviot street. North v. Waikiwi, Waikiwi grounds. St. George v. Tisbury, Biggar street. LANCASHIRE BOWLING AVERAGES. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Association.) LONDON, October 4. McDonald has finished the season in the 31st position in the Lancashire League bowling averages. He took 81 wickets for an average of 12.18. Thirteen bowlers had averages under 10. It should be pointed out that, the wet season and soft wickets did not suit McDonald.