SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 18965, 12 June 1923, Page 3

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NOTES BY SIR MODRED. neccptances for tbe Napier Park R.C’s. Winter meeting close to-day. The progeny of Logan Pointer have won 65 totalisator events during the current aeason. Recently-dtftunct Rothschild had two winners at Ashburton—Bay Boy and the pacer, Emperor. The Auckland horses, Killard and Tresor, may race at the Napier Park R.C’s. Winter meeting. The pacer, Phil Smith, a winner at Ashburton, was named after a well-known stage comedian of light opera fame. The Napier Park Racing Club’s Winter meeting is set down for decision on Friday and Saturday of the current week. A large amount of good Canterbury money would be lost when Aucklander Kewpie beat Great Bingen at Ashburton. S. Henderson, who rode Mary Bruce to victory in the Great Northern Steeplechase, also steered Gluepot to victory in that event. The well-known jumper Poanui is reported to have run a much better race than was expected in the Great Northern Hurdles at Ellerslie. Several Western District sportsmen went for a kingly win when Royal Admiral won the Domain Handicap on the final day of the Dunedin meeting. Mr C. Hazlett’s Windemere started in the Trial Hurdle Handicap at Wingatui, won by Portside, and got round safely but slowly’. The Sunny Lake gelding lacks finish. When ready to start in the Great Northern Hurdle Race the promising hurdler, Oranga, was kicked at the post and put out of action for the rest of the meeting. Prior to the D.J.C Winter meeting (reports Christchurch Press), the well-known Riccarton jockey, C. Emerson, had to his credit 597 wins since he began his career in the saddle some fifteen years ago. On the second day at Wingatui Emerson scored three successes, and on the third gained another victory’, so that he has now passed the 600 mark. This is a record that not many jockeys in New Zealand have equalled, and, as Emerson can still go to scale at a very handy weight, he should have no difficulty in considerably increasing his tot at

When General Advance was schooled at Ellerslie before the Auckland R.C. Great Northern meeting opened (writes 'Whalebone” in Auckland Star) he failed to please, and in the actual race fenced no better, and finished absolutely last. When trained in Auckland prior to being taken over by Mr R. Acton Adams, General Advance always showed a dislike for a heavy track, and may race to better advantage when the going is firmer. “Lucky Sam” Henderson has long been noted for his good fortunate in picking up successful stray mounts. In this connection Auckland Star recalls the fact that it was only at the eleventh hour that Henderson was secured for Lochella, when the Otagoowned gelding won the C.J.C. New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase of 1919. It is a noteworthy fact that Star Queen, by Wildwood Junr—My Mistake, is easily the unlucky performer of the light harness high-grade division of the current season, and thus she again secured place money on Saturday last by filling third berth in the Ashburton County Handicap. She has started in twenty-one races this season, finishing second on six occasions, and five times in the money. In winning the New Zealand Sapling Stakes on Saturday at Ashburton T.C. meeting, Taurekareka defeated some very smart and valuable young pacers. The runner-up, Double Event, recently changed hands at a long price to race in the interests of a patron of A. Flemings stable. He is an exceptionally well-bred youngster, as he is by Brent Locanda (imp.) from Evelyn (sister to Emmeline 2.8 3-ssec, Aileen and Emilius) by Rothschild—lmperialism, by Prince Imperial—Shamrock, by Dexter (at one time at the stud in Southland, where he sired Stirling Lad and other useful performers). Copra, by Great Audubon—Cocoanut (dam of Moneymaker, Colenut, etc.), who finished out of a place, is another promising colt, having recently been disposed of from A. Hendricksen’s stable at a lengthy price. Then great store was set by Morning Glow (Our Thorpe—Dusky Morn), and Hackthorne (third), by Great Audubon—Sadi? Dillon, who was also valued at a high figure. It will thus be noted that the Southlandbred stallions, Cathedral Chimes and Matchlight, one of whom is the sire of the winner, have had their reputations enhanced by the comfortable success of Taurekareka, Mr R. M. Morten’s latest successive winner of the only classic event in Maoriland restricted to two-year-old trotters and pacers.

A few days after the American colt Mohawk was landed in Invercargill on behalf of his purchaser in Sydney, Mr Eric Russell, ir wts pointed out that he came from a great family of winner-producers and successful stud matrons on his dam’s side of the house, and a few weeks later this fact was confirmed when the United States representative, Durbar 11, carried off the Epsom Derby. The connection between Mohawk and Durbar II is explained by the fact that the former is out of Maxine Elliott, a daughter of a very famous American turf and stud success, in Wanda, whese daughters won numerous races and produced very many winners. Durbar 11, was by Rabelais—Armenia, out of Urania, a daughter of Wanda (the best mare on the American turf in 1884 and 1885 and dam of many winners, including Maxine Elliott and Urania, who won 35 races and produced Armania). When Durbar II won the Derby there was a great outcry against his breeding and it was pointed out that he was not eligible for the Stud Book, while his appearance was very adversely commented upon, yet be defeated a big field of English horses in he great classic event. Following on his juccess at Epsom, Durbar II was forgotten for a time, and then came ihr Great War, and one day word reached New Zealand that the Derby hero had been saved from falling into the hands of the- advancing Germans near Paris by tbe loyalty of his attendant. Again, Durbar became lost to eight on this side of the world, but it would appear that he has yet to be reckoned with, and once more in the female line. On March 18, at Florence, Italy, what is described as "a grand filly called Giovanna Dupre, by the Derby winner. Durbar 11. out of Giottina, by Galeazzo—Jenny Hampton, won well, and is likely to run in the Italian Derby." Ibis goes to show that the female line of Wanda is still surviving strongly, despite the conservative British critics and it will be interesting to see if Mohawk can perpetuate descendants of the gentler equine sex in keeping with his family history. Wanda, it may be pointed out, has a daughter of Mortimer, sire of Chamant (winner of the Two Thousand Guineas) and Apremont, who subsequently came to New Zealand and left behind him some great gallopers and horses with ironclad legs. Commenting on the Auckland R.C’s. Winter meeting “Phaeton” remarks: —“A feature of the hack events decided was the success of the progeny of Kilboy, two of his descendants, in Kilbird and Nocturne, winning a race each, while yet another one in Doleful Ditty notched a second. Kilboy was a high-class racehorse and indications ooint to him siring a number of useful per.o rm ere.” The crack English jockey. S. Donoghue, » of episMn that the electnc-bath cabinet

is preferable to the Turkish bath for wasting. He says a man’s head is out of the cabinet, and ’hat he consequetly breathes air ana not hot steam. The well-known imported English stallion, Kilbroney, reached Lyttelton on Thursday last from Wellington. He is returning to North Otago, where he spent his early stud seasons in New Zealand, Mr J. F. Reid having secured him to share the honours with 4?olferino at the Burnside Stud. Although H. McSweency broke his nose when En Route fell in the Great Northern Hurdles, he rode the black gelding again on Monday, when he again fell, and then got up on Tigerland in the Great Northern Steeplechase, the following race. Auckland country clubs have been unduly favoured during the current season by being granted permission to hold fixtures in the capital city of the northern province with tbe object of recuperating their finances. The latest report from Auckland is to the effect that the Franklin and Matamata Clubs, which formerly raced without the assistance of the totalisator, have been granted a permit for a two-days’ meeting to be held at Ellerslie next month. Meanwhile, several totalisator clubs in the south have been practically taxed out of existence, while—totalisator and otherwise — country clubs in the north are practically permitted to exploit the City of Auckland at their own sweet wall. The fact that Mr A. B. Williams has nominated freely at the leading meetings in Australia (remarks “Sir Lancelot” in Wellington Post), may mean that, although Rapine and his stablemates have been advertised to be sold in a fortnight’s time, there is a chance of the well-known Haw’ke’s Bay owner continuing in the game as a racehorse proprietor. Independent, straightgoing owners of the class of Mr A. B. Williams are so few in New Zealand that he cannot well be spared. At the Queensland Turf Club’s Autumn meeting, which was concluded on Saturday, the ex-New Zealand owner, Mr E. J. Watt, won the Stradbroke Handicap (decided on the first day) £lOOO, with Lady Aura, who is regarded as one of the smartest three-year-old filles in New South W T ales. In America, Mr H. P. Whitney commenced this season with 42 horses in training. He believes in variety of trainers, and the horses were in charge of four different men. In the 42 there was no horse over four years, and 28 were two-year-olds, eleven being by Whisk Broom 11.

The wonderful little boxer, Jimmy Wilde, is not only racing horses in England, but is the principal of a bookmaking firm. Wilde has his head on the right way. With their earnings many boxers have become punters, and the result has been inevitable. THE TROTTING SEASON. WINNING OWNERS, HORSES AND SIRES. MR J. R. CORRIGAN, MT., HEADS OWNERS. (Special to the Times). CHRISTCHURCH. June 11. With the exception of the Poverty Bay Trotting Club’s meeting, which will be held at the end of next month, and, possibly, a couple of races at Hunt Club meetings, the season’s racing for trotters and pacers was concluded at Ashburton on Saturday. The following are the principal winners:— £. J. R. Corrigan .. .. 5,425 R. M. Morton .. .. 3,842 W. H. Norton 3.824 H. Saunders .. .. 2,650 C. Channing .. .. 2,559 J. R. McKenzie .. .. 2,535 H. F. Nicoll .. .. 2.395 G. Paten 2,315 W. J. Mcrland .. .. 2.165 C. W. Griffin .. .. 2,090 McKendrick Bros 1,975 W. J. Carter .. .. 1,898 W. J. Tompkinson .. .. 1,824 S. Humphreys .. .. 1,708| Miss N. Gunn .. .. 1,700 HORSES. £. Tairare .. .. .. .. 2,700 Vilo .. .. .. .. 2,650 Agathos 2,425 Minton Derby .. 2,090 Acron 2,025 Man o’ War 1,835 Bonny Logan 1,735 Sncwshoe 1,715 Logan wood 1,699 Logan Chief 1,695 Onyx 1,605 Hal Junior 1,575 Comedy Chief .. .. 1,515 Nita Bell 1.425 Pedro Pronto .. .. 1,310 Emperor .. .. .. 1,235 SIRES. £. Logan Pointer .. .. 19.068 j Wildwood Junior .. .. 9,864 j Petereta 8,1104 Harold .Dillon .. .. 6,3371 Brent Locanda .. .. 6,1784 O.Y.M 4,587’ Goldbell .. .. .. 4,521 Rothschild 4,2664 Four Chimes .. .. 4.266 j Nelson Bingen .. .. 3,580 Great Audubon .. .. 2,3524 Marvin Wilkes .. .. 2,6424 Hal Zolock 2,532 BOWLING SOUTHLAND CLUB’S ANNUAL REPORT. The twenty-second annual report and balance sheet of the Southland Bowling Club, to be presented at the annual meeting to-morrow evening, states that the past season has been one of the most successful in the Club's history. The membership at the close of the year stands at 70, consisting of 62 active, 5 honorary and three life members. Ten new members joined during the season. Regret is expressed at the death of Mr J. Leggatt, who had been an active member of the Club for many, years until failing health compelled him to retire. Special mention is made of the splendid order in which the green has been kept throughout the season and the Club’s thanks are extended to Messrs Murray and Benzie, green ranger and green keeper re-pectively for their untiring efforts. The financial position is most satisfying, tbe assets showing a balance over liabilities of £513, while the credit at the bank is over £66, which is £25 better than (bat for the previous year. During tbe year various improvements were carried out. Thanks are expressed to all members in various ways, gave assistance during (he year and also to Mr Jas. Fleming, for having donated th? prizes for the novice competition ns well as to the ladies who assisted with refreshments. GOLF INVERCARGILL CLUB. The following is the draw for the Bogie Competition:— Mrs Handyside v. Miss Perrin. Mrs Haggitt v. Mrs Smith. Mrs Pottinger v. Mrs Henderson. Miss Haggitt v. Miss Oughton. Mrs Ferguson v. Mrs Mitchell Miss Carr v. Mrs Jones. Miss Broad, a bye. AMERICAN CLUBS DECLARED ILLEGAL, (United Service.) LONDON. June 10. The golf governing body has declared that new clubs with holes punched in the faces to give stop action to the balls used by Americans in practice play for Troon open championship illegal The executive'*,

official statement declared that the clubs with corrugated, grooved or slotted patterns constitute a substantial departure from the traditionally accepted form; therefore it will make them not permissible for competitions under the rules of the club. American golf competitors are of the opinion that as the ruling permits jagged edges to their clubs to be filed smooth, and does not involve scrapping, it will not affect their chances, particularly as the Troon greens need run ups ratber than stopped approaches. FOOTBALL SOUTHLAND RUGBY UNION WEEKLY MEETING. The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Southland Rugby Union was held last night. Those present were:— Messrs T. Meredith (chairman), J. A. Doig, L. Foster, W. Carswell, P. Scully, H. Kilby, D. Stalker, G. Fortune, A. Courtis and J. Mawson. The secretary reported having written to Mr H. G. McLeod of Tokonui regarding the formation of a sub-union in that district. Star Club wrote protesting against the Marist junior team playing W. Miller in the match against their junior team, the player mentioned it was stated, being a senior player last year.—lt was decided to write the Marist Club asking for an explanation. A referee reported having cautioned a Woodend player for illegal play. He recommended that no further action bo taken as the caution appeared to have the desired effect.—Player to be placed on caution list. G. Robinson was granted a transfer from Waikiwi to Invercargill. Applications on behalf of S. Wills, Hawkes and Blanche of same club, on whose behalf clearances were received, were held over for personal application. Hawke’s Bay wrote stating that they were not in favour of outside referees for big matches, as it was considered that it was not fair to deprive local men of the chance of refereeing a big match. It was decided to agree that it was advisable that local referees should get the matches if possible, but that in Southland it was the practice to accede to the wishes of any visiting team that might desire an outside referee. The chairman remarked that he thought that their own referees should get the chance of big matches wherever possible. It was decided that the proceeds of Country Day should be divided equally between the four sub-unions. A telegram from Queenstown asked for the Union’s opinion regarding a team defaulting for the whole of the first round and whether or not it was eligible for the second round. It was decided to state that it would depend on the sub-union’s rules. According to the S.R.F.U.’s rules, the team would be deemed ineligible. R. Foster, who represented Southland in 1919, applied for a regrade from first to second grade in order to help his club, St. George Old Boys. It was decided to draw the applicant’s attention to the rule debarring a representative player from securing a re-grade. The secretary of the Referees’ Association wrote stating that it had been decided to refer back the Union’s letter regarding time-keepers and that the matter be held in abeyance till the annual meeting of the N.Z. Referees’ Association. The chairman said the rule was there and it had to be complied with. It was decided to receive the letter.

It was reported that Shepherd of Marist had broken a collar-bone in the MaristInvercargill match on Saturday. The chairman reported that accompanied by the secretary (Mr Compton) and the chairman of the Competitions Committee (Mr Mawson) he had gone round the junior matches on Saturday. It was decided that various matters reported on in connection with the grounds be attended to. It was decided that the meeting night should be Monday as usual. REORGANISATION OF COMPETITIONS. The various recommendations of the delegates meeting were adopted, with the exception of those that are affected by any of the following decisions. It was decided that the recommendation regarding the Sports Protection League Banner be held over until advice is received from all the sub-unions.

The Flag Committee recommended that, only senior matches be played on Wednesday, as the position regarding the entry in the lower grades was too uncertain. This was carried.

It was further decided that a player might play for his own club on both days provided he nominated accordingly and played in both competitions before June 30. It was resolved that in the Wednesday

competition all teams, apart from senior grade,, be classified junior grade. It was indicated that the clubs entering would be Invercargill. Winton, Pirates, Marist, Star, and Southern, with the possibility of two teams from some of the other clubs. It. was decided to divide the Saturday second grade competition, for which there were 10 teams, into a second grade and intermediate section, Pirates, Star, Woodend and Makarewa being in the second grade and Waikiwi, Marist, Invercargill, Bluff, ' High School and Southern in the intermediate. In the other grades the probable entries were given as follows: Third grade. Pirates, Waikiwi, Invercargill, High School, Southern and Technical. Fourth grade, Pirates, Waikiwi, Marist, Star, Bluff, Makarewa, High School and Technical. The various entries showed that practically the same number of teams as previously would be competing under the new order of things. The winners of the different, grades of the first section are as follow:—First, Star; second, Pirates; third, Southern; fourth, Technical; fifth, Marist. The Aggregate Cup was awarded to Pirates with 6.32 points, Marist being next with 4.99 and Invercargill third with 4.74. It was decided that the Aggregate Cup should be continued in the second section of the 1923 season and that the aggregate for both days be counted. It was decided that additional power be given to.grant a transfer at any time after June 30 if the player applying for same. had his holiday permanently changed. It was decided that the senior fixtures for Wednesday be Star v. Marist and Invercargill v. Winton, both games to commence at 2.45 p.m. SOCCER. ~ PROPOSED CHINESE TOUR. MORE INFORMATION WANTED. (Per United Press Association). WELLINGTON, June 11. A special meeting of the New Zealand Football Association Council was held tonight to consider an offer from the Chinese soccer team promoters. The matter was considered in committee, and it was decided that certain of the conditions were unacceptable to the Council. The chairman stated that it had been decided to reply accepting the offer to tour a Chinese team of university students through New Zealand to play twelve provincial matches, and three test matches, provided the conditions laid down by the New Zealand Council were accepted by the promoters. These conditions are to be telegraphed and the New Zealand Council will consider the reply at a meeting on Thursday evening, when the whole details will be made public, BOXING WIN FOR FIRPO. HAVANA (Cuba), June 11. (Received June 11, 9.30 p.m.) Firpo knocked out the Italian, Jack Horman, in the second of a fifteen-round bout. x CRICKET COUNTY AVERAGES. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, June 10. —Batting Averages— Hendren 64.23 C. N. Woolley 60.50 Mead 50.90 G. Gunn 49.66 G. T. Stevens 49.66 E. Tyldesley 46.58 G. R. Jackson 44.44 , R. Bryan 44.25 Lowry 43.30 —Bowling— Wickets Average.

R hodes .. 38 7.55 Kiln er .. 50 7.78 R. Tvldesley .. ., . ... 41 9.75 Parkin . .. 49 11.02 Gilligan .. 47 11.29 Tate 11.37 Macaulay . .. 38 11.50