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Southland Times, Issue 19098, 16 November 1923, Page 3

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WINTON JOCKEY CLUB. AN INTERESTING ANNUAL MEETING. BALDOWA WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT. The weather was overcast and threatening yesterday for the concluding day of the Winton Jockey Club’s annual turf fixture, but only a few spots of moisture fell about starting time for the final event of the afternoon. There was no wind and the conditions from a climatic point- of view were in every way favourable for an enjoyable outing. The attendance was fair and ‘he gate receipts amounted to £330 8s 6d. The total sum secured from this source for the meeting was £9lB, as compared with £844 last year, an increase of £74. The track was again in good order, but the fields were of a limited character in several instances and the racing was not up to the standard of that set on the opening day. The gathering was again well conducted and no serious accidents or mishaps occurred to mar the pleasure of the occasion. The starting efforts of Messrs A. D. Mclvor (gallops) and W. Norman (trots I were again attended with success and this fact was favourably commented upon by visitors having had wide experience on many race tracks. A feature of the two days of the fixture was the spirited music contributed by the Winton Municipal Band, under Conductor E. C. Marshall, who was a host in himself when sweet strains of popular airs were in evidence. Mr H. A. Pierce and •tail were kept busy in the secretarial department, but they were always up-to-date and noticeably assisted in furthering the ends of a successful meeting. 'The duties of the South Island stipendiary steward, Mr G. E. Curry, were not of a serious description, but the visitor from Christchurch found quite a number of minor matters to attend to during the progress of an uneventful afternoon’s proceedings. The totalisator returns for the occasion amounted to £13,199 10s, as compared with £16,644 10s on the second day of last season, a decrease of £3445, but this shortage was practically made good by the increase of Wednesday. For the two days of the meeting Mr W. F. James and staff handled the sum of £30,107 in wagering money, was compared with £31,562 10s at last year’s annual gathering, a shrinkage of £1445 10s, but this falling off was not serious in view of satisfactory returns in several other directions. Results:— COUNTY HANDICAP, (hack conditions), £l4O, second £2O, third £lO. Seven furlongs, apprentice riders. 1 W. J. McLaren’s b g Londonderry', aged, by Kilbroney—Droski, 8.6 (F. Thompson) 1 3 T. B. Mclntyre’s b g Coastguard, aged, (P. Powell) 7.10, carr. 8.1 2 5 P. Boyle’s ch g Wapping, 8.2, carr. 9.2, (A. S. Ellis) 3 Also started:—2 Marconigram 7.13 (H. Busbridge*, 6 Caryl 7.7, carr. 7.2 (E. Moore), 4 Little Wink (J. Wilkins) 7.7. From a good start Coastguard strode to the front from t Marconigram, but Londonderry was in second place half a mile from home. Racing round the home bend Londonderry moved up to Coastguard. In the run home Londonderry drew out to win by three lengths, Coastguard beating Marconigram by two lengths for second money, while Wapping was fourth a length off, the others a long way off. Time, Imin 31secs. The owner of -Maytime was fined £1 for late scratching. ORETI TROT HANDICAP, (harness), £l7O. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 3.43. One and a-half miles. 2 J. Fisken’s blk m Dark Rosine by Harold Rothschild—Valerie (W. Jones) 12yds bhnd 1 7 W. C. Grant’s br g Lucky Harold (J. R. Forbes) 24yds bhnd .... 2 13 A. Matheson’s ch g Lenamhor, (Owner) 84yds bhnd 3 Also started:—l2 Kookaburra (J. Shaw) imit, 11 Our Nurse (J. R. Waite) limit, 3’ Menember (C. Hadfield) limit, 9 Landlady (J. R. McMurray) 12yds bhnd, 1 Roving Don (A. McLellan) 24yds. 4 Quo Vadis (L. J. Brown) 24yds, 6 Hylas (W. H. Muir) 48yds, 8 Golden Nut (A. S. Tamblyn) 60yds, 10 Little Rain (J. G. Cruickshank) 60yds. Kookaburra and Quo Vadis started badly. Dur Nurse led out from Dark Rosine and he pair led Roving Don and Lucky Harold >ast the stand. The leaders paced in the ame order in the back stretch, but Our »urse was finished with moving to the home bend and Dark Rosine showed the way into the straight from Lucky Harold with Roving Don, Hylas and Lenamhor close up. Lucky Harold got his head in front after passing the distance, but Dark Rosine held her position on the rails and drew up again to beat Lucky Harold by threequarters cf a length, with Lenamhor five lengths away third, Hylas fourth, followed by Our Nurse and Roving Don. Times: 3min 36 2-ssecs, 3min 35 3-ssecs, 3min 33 4-ssecs. STEWARDS’ PURSE HANDICAP, £175. Second £3O, third £2O. Six furlongs. 4 H. W. Aker’s b g In the Pink, aged, by Solferino—Amarilla, 7.5, (T. Metcalf) 1 1 C. Hazlett’s br h Anomaly, syrs, 9.11 (A. E. Ellis) 2 2 Walker Bros’ ch g Royal Admiral, aged, 7.0, (O. Voight) 3 Also started t—2 Rose Lady 7.5 (G. Fisher). . There was some delay at the start owing to the fractiousness of Rose Lady. When the barrier lifted Rose Lady was hanging back and lost five or six lengths. Anomaly was firet to show out, but In the Pmk had headed him before reaching the half-mile mark. Drawing out, In the Pink was first into the straight but Anomaly challenged him at the distance. An exciting finish resulted in In the Pink beating the favourite by a short head, while Royal Admiral was a dozen lengths away easing up and attended by Rose Lady, who lost her chance at the outset. Time, Imin 15secs. The owner of Rose Lady asked for an explanation of the holding of his mare at the post by the starter’s assistant and the starter’s explanation was accepted. SOLDIER MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, £275. Second £4O, third £25. One mile. Mrs R. B. Stiven’s ch g Baldowa, 4yrs, by Balboa—Redowa, 7.4, carr. 7.1 (P. Powell) ’ i F. Trail and W. McKay’s br m Lady Blissful, 6yrs, 7.6 (O. Voight) .... 2 W. Gardiner’s b g Corn Rigs, 6yrs, 9.0 (A. H. Wilson) 3 A. H. Wilson was alert at the post and got a slight break with Corn Rigs, while Lady Blissful was slow to move out. Corn Rigs could not get away from Baldowa, who ran in behind him until racing for the turn, when he moved up, Lady Blissful four lengths away last. Baldowa was first to show out when heads were turned for home and he ran op to win easily by three lengths, Lady Blissful heading Corn Rigs one hundred and fifty yards from the post to secure second place by two lengths. The winner was treated to a round of applause on his return to the weighing enclosure. Time. Imin 40 3-ssecs. STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £175, second £3O, third £l5. About two and a-half miles. 3 A. H. King’s ch g Noble, 6yrs, by Merry Moment—Captain Webb mare, 12.2 (A. McMullan) 1 4 P. Boyle’s b g Silverspire, aged, 11.2 (A. E. Ellis) .. ~ 2 I J. McKay’s b g Rongahere, aged, 9.0, carr. 9.1 (C. Rask) 3 Also started:—7 Romance 12.2 (A. H. Ruthvem. 1 Copper Trail 10.4 (T. O’Connor , 5. Mettle Drift 10.4 (F. Anderton), 6 Blazing Light 10.2 (C. Dawson). From a good start Blazing Light and Copper Trail ran to the double in advance of the field, but the former ran over a wing and off to be pulled up. Copper Trail was leading Rongahere at the sod wall, where Mettle Drift unshipped his rider (F. Anderton l . Up the back Rongahere held command from Noble and Copper Trail, but when the riderless Mettle Drift continued in {he rafi£ Noble was pulled back out of

harm’s way. Copper Trail led over the stand double from Rongahere, Mettle Drift, Noble, Silverspire and Romance. After crossing the sod wall Rongahere hurried out to the front from Copper Trail and Noble while Silverspire appeared to hook • a fence when up with Noble. As the field ; ran to the last fence Mettle Drift departed i from the track and Noble moved up to ! outjump his rivals. Striding away Noble ' easily held his own to win by six lengths ' from Silverspire. while Rongahere was eight ' lengths off third, and Copper Trail a dozen j lengths away fourth, Romance cantering in ■ a long way behind. Time, smin Bsecs. AWARUA HANDICAP, (hack conditions), £l5O, second £25, third £l5. Six ! furlongs. | 3 R. R. McDonald’s ch g King Sol, 4yrs, by Solferino—Pretty Face, 8.7, (J. Beale) 1 ' 4 F. Trail and W. McKay’s blk f Fairy Ring, 3yrs, 8.2, carr. 8.3, (I. Rask) 2 I 1 A. Murdoch’s ch g All British, 6yrs, I 8.7 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: —6 Morse Signal 9.2 (A. ! McKay), 5 Andante 9.2 (A. E. Ellis), [2 Frivol 8.4, carr. 7.13 (T. Thompson), 7 Marmont 8.2 (R. McLellan), 9 Bright Mark 7.7, carr. 7.2 (P. Powell), 8 Sidelight 7.7, carr. 7.8 (J. Cotter). The field got away well with the exception of Sidelight, whose rider, on outside, was caught in the tapes and thus lost fifty I yards. King Sol was first to break the line i and led Andante and Bright Mark round the far turn. Racing to the straight a bunch formed behind King Sol in which Andante, Bright Mark, Fairy Ring, All British and Marmont were prominent. When the field opened out to run home, King Sol held command, with Fairy Ring and Andante next. King Sol and Fairy Ring singled out and All British escaped from the ruck. King Sol stalled off a determined challenge from Fairy Ring and beat her by a neck, with All British six lengths off third, Marmont fourth and Andante and Morse Signal next in order. Time, Imin 16secs. DASH TROT, (saddle), £l5O, second £25, third £l5. One and a-quarter miles. 6 W. D. McLeod’s br m Little Nut, 6yrs, by Betel Nut—Chevron, limit, (W. H. Muir) 1 5 W. Hamilton’s gr g Oakland, 6yrs, 12yds bhnd (F. Langford) 2 4 T. Wallis’s b g Ardlussa, aged, 24yds bhnd (Owner) '3 Also started:—l3 Dandy Dragoon, limit, (A. O. Hodgson), 10 Wee Spark limit (W. Burrows). 1 Queen’s Own limit (J. Walsh), 14 Forestvale limit (E. E. Tilson), 11 Homer limit (H. McLeod), 3 Cheerful Rita (H. G. Peart), 9 Rothstar, 12yds bhnd (H. Booth), 12 Strathlora 36yds (D. W. Campbell), 2 Darkstream 36yds (W. Jones), 7 Quo Vadis 48yds (L. Boivin), 5 St. Thomas 48yds (T. G. Pollock), 8 Rosedale 48yds (A. McLellan). When the signal was given Cheerful Rita and Homer lost their chances by dwelling on the mark. Wee Spark- led Oakland and Dandy Dragoon past the stand, with Little Nut moving up fast. Approaching the six furlong post Little Nut paced past the leaders and cleared out from the field, with Oakland and Dandy Dragoon next in order at intervals. Going on Little Nut reached the straight with a commanding advantage, to win by fifteen lengths from Oakland, while Ardlussa was third, four lengths away, Dandy Dragoon was fourth, Queen’s Own fifth and then came St. Thomas and Forestvale. Times: 3min, 3min lusecs, 2min 58 secs. FAREWELL HANDICAP, £l7O, second £3O, third £l5. Seven furlongs. 1 W. Gardiner’s b g Corn Rigs, by Markhope—Helianthes, 6yrs, 9.7, (A. H. Wilson) 1 5 F. J. Pankhurst’s br g Counterstroke, 6yrs, 8.3 (J. Beale) 2 4 Walker Bros’ b g Vice-Royal, syrs, 7.7, carr. 7.2 (J. Wilkins) 3 (Winner trained by D. P. Wilson Jnr). Also ran:—2 Radial 8.13 (C. Emerson), 7 In the Pink 7.11, carr. 7.9 (F. Thompson), 6 Vice Grand 7.7 (T. Metcalf), 8 Francaise 7.4 (F. J. McKay), 3 Sir Otway 7.4 (O. Voight), 9 San Salvador 7.0 (H. Busbridge). Counterstroke was quick to find his legs and led out from Corn Rigs and Radial. As Counterstroke led Corn Rigs past the half-mile Francaise moved into third berth. Counterstroke and Corn Rigs ran to the home stretch in company, but the latter draw out and beat Counterstroke, with something in hand, by a neck, while Vice Royal was third three lengths off; Francaise was fourth, then came San Salvador and In the Pink. Time, Imin 28secs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Although the racing was not as interesting as on the opening day, there was some good sport at Winton yesterday, and, the afternoon turning out fine, there was every inducement to patrons to visit and assist at the fixture. The attendance was not up to what might have been expected and in this connection it may be found that the time has arrived to reconsider the present practice of a universal charge of admission —one admission fee admits to all parts of the property and as that charge is a high one, it may have the effect of keeping many modest patrons, who have not too much money at command, from putting in an appearance at all. A substantial universal charge is all very well for those who can afford it, but there are many who cannot do so, with the result that they quietly . and uncomplainingly stay away. This policy of “staying away” has had momentous effects in others towns and countries, and it would be for the good of several clubs in Southland if they would grapple with the matter while there is yet time. In the County Handicap, Coastguard showed the way on sufferance to the straight where Londonderry came along with wet sail and won easily, to return a price under evens. The son of Kilbroney was very well treated from a poundage point of view and his success was not surprising under the circumstances. He is working up into real condition sunder F. Ellis, and should be ready for summer hurdle racing. Wapping, who finished close up fourth, is a fine stamp of a North Islander, got by Advance from Betsy. He some useful performances to his credit and may presently win a race for Mr P. Boyle, owner of the cross-country performer Silverspire. A well-beaten, but rather attractivelooking starter, Little Wink, may gallop well for R. McLellan’s stable later on. The track was very fast for the Oreti Trot, which produced a good race, Dark Rosine, Lucky Harold, Roving Don, Hylas and Lenamhcr all appearing to have bright prospects at the home corner. Luck Harold was prominent inside the distance, but W. Jones drove Dark Rosine beautifully on the rails and she had a final run that enabled her to come on again and beat Lucky Harold by a narrow margin. The very warm favourite, Roving Don, failed to stay on in a very fast run race, being done with shortly after passing the distance. 'The times were very fast, a fact accounting for the defeat of a number of the starters. Our Nurse, a novice, performed well in the race, but could not quite see the distance out.

When the Stewards’ Purse Handicap came up for decision, Anomaly was elected a very hot favourite, with Rose Laity next in demand. The latter misbehaved at the post and was badly left when the barrier went up, the result being that she practically forfeited her chance in the race. In the Pink showed the way to the straight where he was at once challenged by Anomaly. At the crossing the favourite.- appeared to stumble when called upon and this mishap may have contributed to his defeat by a short head, but it has to be remembered that the winning son of Solferino is very well at present and it may have been up to him to score in any case. His races at Winton should do Anonualy a power of good as he is looking too pretty at present to be effective, but there is a

suspicion that his connections are afraid to give him the strong work necessary to fit him to display his best form. The scratching of Anomaly, Sir Otway and Silent King took a great deal of interest out of the race for the Soldiers’ Memorial Handicap and caused Redowa to be sent out one of the hottest favourites of the meeting. The withdrawal of Silent King was brought about by reason of the fact that his trainer (C. Christie), discovered that both the horse named and his stable mate, Miss Muriel, were suffering from lameness. Wilson tried his usual tacticS with Corn Rigs and actually beat his opponents out from the starting gate, but he could never get far away from the favourite, and Lady Blissful was always within striking distance. When the home bend came in sight Baldowa ran to the fore and eventually won under a pull by three lengths from Lady Blissful, who beat the Oamaru-owned horse out of second money in the sprint to the judge. Baldowa was treated to a round of applause on returning to weigh in, it being realised that the representative of a popular lady owner had put up a great fight in the Winton Cup on the previous day. Bred by Mr R. B. Stiven, the husband of his fair owner, Baldowa is a son of Balboa and Redowa, by All Red —Bealey, by Apremont—Queen Bee. He comes of a galloping family, as Redowa was a fast but unlucky performer, while her dam in turn, Bealey, was one of the smartest gallopers for her inches—she was a pony—ever bred in the South Island.

With seven starters to choose from the Steeplechase Handicap produced one of the most even wagering jumping events ever seen on the course, as each of the horses engaged was substantially supported, the actual favourite, Rongahere, having but a slight call over his six opponents individually. At the last fence the favourite was going fairly well but Noble found the distance to his liking and was thus enabled to race away from the veterans Rongahere and Silverspire, the latter eventually landing into second place. The success of Noble was popular, as McMullan piloted him in a dashing manner and it was admitted on all sides that it was‘up to Mr A. H. King to win a race with his smart short distance cross-country performer. The effects of his stern contest on the opening day apparently found Romance out, as he finished a long way back and the fourth horse, Copper Trail, ran as if he has yet to. become seasoned to racing between the flags, although he jumped well. Had he not pecked on landing over the sod wall and thus dropped his rider Mettle Drift might have given the winner some trouble, as he was galloping well on firm going that was not to his liking. It must have been a pure accident that caused the son of Rorke’s Drift to stumble, as the Winton course cannot present difficulties to a horse that has won over the stiff Riccarton country.

There was an interesting finish in the Awarua Handicap in which nine starters faced the music. King Sol led to the straight and looked to be making for home alone when Fairy Ring darted out upon him from a bunch of close running horses and pressed him to half a length. The success of trainer-owner R. McDonald’s gelding was not unexpected by the party behind him and they secured a fair price about the chestnut bred in Central Otago by Mr A. B. Armour. The winner is a smart and promising galloper by Solferino from Pretty Face, by Clamancld—Delusive, by Trenton—Eleusis (imp.) by Barcaldine. This four-year-old has only to stand training to develop into a galloper of more than average merit and there is no reason to believe that he is anything but sound at the present time. Fairy Ring ran well, but she was not well placed over the first , portion of the journey and had thus to be driven along under pressure to get within coo-ee of the eventual winner. Several of’ the starters ran well, including Bright Mark, Marmont, Andante, All British and Morse Signal and all may be heard of again at no distant date—Morse Signal in particular presented a bright and attractive appearance when ridden by her trainer, Andrew McKay, who was seen out in the saddle for the first time in many moons.

The Dash Trot Handicap was not responsible for a very interesting race, as Little Nut took on the role of pacemaker at an early stage and subsequently travelled alone to beat the opposition pointless. He turned cut well and was capably steered by his mentor W. H. Muir, who trains him for Mr W. D. McLeod, of Mandeville, who also races the well-known pacers Walroon and Royal Step. Oakland, who has stood on the mark in many races, got away well for once yesterday and he returned a fair price when he finished in second berth. The winner, who returned a price running into double figures, was got by Betel Nut from Chevron. She can muster up a torrent of speed, but is overmuch on the small side to battle out lengthy trips in the meantime. The fact that she was steered by. J. Walsh probably accounted for Our Queen being sent out a warm favourite, but there are possibilites combated about her makeup, as she is one of the Adonis tribe with a clever dam, in Country Queen, to transmit her own qualities to her descendant. One of the best flat race fields of the day filed out of the birdcage to compete in the Farewell Handicap, Corn Rigs being classed as a red hot first selection in the highest wagering event placed before the public yesterday. Counterstroke hurried away from the barrier and made every post a winning one, but Corn Rigs had his measure a long way from the judge’s stand to win easily by a neck. Counterstroke ran his best race to date since his arrival in the south. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, November 15. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Takapuna J.C.’s meeting on November 30: — ALISON CUP HANDICAP of £B5O (Im. 24f.), —Surveyor 9.10, Loyal Irish 8.13, Te Kara 8.6, Stork 7.9, Ruapapa 7.7, Tinohoro 7.6, Lucifus 7.4, Royal Abbey 7.2, Boomer - day 7.0, Matinee and Musketoon 6.11, Per feet Day’, Archie, Soulterina, Shebang, Gold Rain, and Gold Jacket 6.7. CHELTENHAM HANDICAP of £550 (6f.) —Pavo 9.12, Finelli 8.12, Queen March 8.5, Sir Burnett 8.3, Jovial 8.1, Golden Bubble 8.0, Fingoland 7.11, Ccql Stimulants 7.10, Alfort and Hipo 7.8, Prince Abbey 7.6, Pelham and Pouma 7.5, Lady Ridicule 7.3, Tactful, Refinement and Sheffield 6.13, Landslide 6.12, Bretland, Sentinella, Attractive, Golden Dream, Jolly Princess, Peter Rosa, Muria, Penitentiary, Lady Lois, King Cheops, and Jolly Gay 6.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of £4OO (7f.)— Sir Burnett 9.0, Broadwood, Illumination and Ruapapa 8.10, Cool Stimulants 8.8, Amiform 8.7, Regent, Hipo, Royal Abbey, and Esthonia 8.2, Bute Sound 8.1, Tam-a-roa 8.0, Bitholia 7.11, Sheffield, Refinement, Sunny Jim 7.10, Namutere 7.8, Shebang 7.0, Just Quietly, Penona, Bonny Canny, Gold Rain 6.10, Jolly Princess, Muria, Take Take, Princess Will, Midget and Piton 6.7. CAMBRIA HANDICAP of £5OO (5f.) Day Guard 9.0, Son o’ Mine 8.10, Gold Fern, Lady Rewa, and Quinette 8.0, Muscari 7.12, Crishna 7.8, Herculean, Hoauri, Blue Sky 7.3, Elegance Filly, Polly Peachum, Oridino, and Flor de Hav 6.12, Thunrosae, Thurnence, and Pinon 6.7.

NGATARINGA HANDICAP of £3OO (Im. If.)—Prowler 9.8, Sentinella 9.5, Tinopono 9.1, Narrow Neck, Farndon 8.13 j Smoke 8.10, Bright Gift, Tintoretto, Te Kuri, Princess Nata 8.6, Polini, Formalin 8.3, Dominant, Aerofortis 8.2, Take Take 7.8, Electrode, Opaloid, Marquil, Lady Kerman, Master Rohan, Sussex 7.7.

MELROSE HANDICAP, of £250 (7f.)— Golden Glass, Farndon 9.0, Swift Flight 8.11, Adi Ninivola, Dancing Doll 8.7, Barometer, Phyllona, Penitentiary 8.5, Kilroe, Finnote 8.2, Douglas Latour, Dorinda 7.11 Whetunui, Royal Fancy, Ulalla 7.10 Su&

sex, Charlady, Rawhetu, Arizona Boy, Desert Glow, Kamehamiha, Knighthood, General Pryde, Archibald, Sunny Roe, King Multifid, Bay Dighton, Mixed Heather, Zonetta, Queen of the Earth, Beves, Appreciation, Matakainga, Scotch Pot, Lucella, Titaness, Prince Papa, Kendal, Monday, Tactician, Turn, Brillian'tine, Stare, Opaloid, Te Kahi Lucretia, Quin Abbey gelding, Kuintilian, Killuto, Auriferos, and Pendenes 7.7. TIRI HURDLES of £3OO (Um.)—Tinokaha 11.3, Pittsworth, Hyginas, Ore Ore, Peter Amans 10.8, King Abbey, Scottish Knight 10.7, Miss Melva, Great Fun 10.3, Ditto, Shell Shock 10.0, Luperino 9.12, The Curragh, Rewi Poto, Pentagram 9.6, Lark Hall 9.3, Royal Fame, Te Toa, Lady Bruce, and Bang 9.0. PONUI HANDICAP HURDLES, of £275 (14m.) —Scottish Knight 11.7, Thiganthu 10.8, Athens 10.7, Princess Rufus 10.2, Royal Fame 10.0, Daddy’s Girl 9.12, Elstow 9.10, Miss Rosa 9.9, Lady Hill and Canowindra 9.2, Bright Light, Comedy Prince, Gardon, Panchitc, Poteen, Penona, Scotch Pot, Colonel Abbey, Mahgoloire, Mt. Eden 11., St. Waipa, Danton, Blanche Abbey. Bustler, Greekson, Husker, Salvor, < Bang, Laddie, Buck, Rosullus 9.0. BOXING SOADY’S INJURIES FATAL. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) BRISBANE, November 15. Frank Soa’dy, the boxer who collapsed in the ring on Saturday night in. a bout with Eddy Lynogh, died yesterday. TENNIS MATAURA v EDENDALE. (From our own correspondent.) Mataura and Edendale B grade teams met on, the Mataura courts on Wednesday when the weather was perfect. The game resulted in a draw, eight sets, 94 games each. The scores were as follows. Mataura names being mentioned first in each instance. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Barrett 7 v Miss Wilson 5; Miss Martin 4 v Mrs Robertson 7; Miss Hayles 3 v Mrs Scoular 7; Miss Quilter 4 v Mrs Irvine 7. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Martin and Barrett 7 v Miss Wilson and Mrs Robertson 5; Misses Hayles and Quilter 4 v Mesdames Scoular and Irvine 7. Combined .Doubles. —Richmond and Miss Barrett 7 v Gilligan and Miss Wilson 2; Heslin and Miss Martin 0 v Raines and Mrs Robertson 7; Pringle and Miss Hayles 7 v Gee and Mrs Scoular 4; Sherwood and Miss Quilter 6 v Wotten and Mrs Irvine 7. Gent’s Singles.—Richmond 8 v Gilligan 9; Heslin 9 v Raines 6; Pringle 9 v Gee 3; Sherwood 1 v Wotten 9. Gent’s Doubles.—Richmond and Pringle 9 v Gilligan and Gee 8; Heslin and Sherwod 9 v Raines and Wotten 1. MATCHES AT GORE. (From our own correspondent.) Citizens A team had the honour of being the first team to lower Wyndham’s colours for about 4 years. The match was played on citizen courts and ended in a win for the home team by 9 sets, 93 games, to 7sets, 87 games. Overhead conditions were perfect and an enjoyable afternoon’s sport was spent. Afternoon tea was provided by the home team. The following were the scores, Wyndham names being mentioned first:— Men’s Singles.—Henderson 9 v Hendy 8; J. Macpherson 9 v McEwan 2; Malcolm 1 v Aitken 9; R. Macpherson 5 v Blaikie 9. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Alexander 4 v Miss O. Maude 7; Miss Barraclough 7 v Miss E. Bell 2; Miss Bogue 1 v Miss T. Maude 7; Miss Coleman 2 v Miss R. McKinna 7. Combined Doubles.—Henderson and Miss Alexander 7 v Hendy and Miss O. Maude 5; Macpherson and Miss Barraclough 7 v McEwan and Miss E. Bell 3; Malcolm and Miss Bogue 7 v Aitken and T. Maude 4; Macpherson and Miss Coleman 4 v Blaikie and Miss R. McKinnon 7. Men’s Doubles. —Henderson and Macpherson 9 v Hendy and Aitken 4; Malcolm and R. Macpherson 6 v McEwan and Blaikie 9. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Alexander and Barraclough 4 v Misses O. Maude and Bell 7; Misses Bogue and Coleman 1 v McKinna and T. Maude 7. MATCHES AT WYNDHAM. B. GRADE. Playing at Wyndham, Citizens B team defeated Wyndham B by 9 sets, 102 games, to B9 games. The scores were as below. Wyndham names being mentioned first. Men’s Singles.—Hannan 9 v Telfer 6; Bogue 7 v Peterson 9; Lister 4 v Gresham 9; Barnett 0 v Aitken 9. Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs Traynor 5 v Miss Melvin 7; Miss Barnett 7 v Miss Aitken 4; Miss Richardson 7 v Mrs Smith 4; Miss Wright 7 v Miss Henry 5. Men’s Doubles. —Hannan and Bogue 9 v Telfer and Gresham 5; Barnett and Lister 1 v Peterson and Aitken 9. Combined Doubles.—Hannan and Mrs Traynor 5 v Telfer and Miss Melvin 7;

Bogue and Miss Barnett 4 v Peterson and Miss Aitken 7; Lister and Miss Richardson 7 v Gresham and Mrs Smith 0; Barnett and Miss Wright 4 v Aitken and Miss Henry 7. Ladies’ Doubles.—Mrs Traynor and Miss Barnett 7 v Misses Melvin and Aitken 6; Misses Richardson and Wright 6 v Mrs Smith and Miss Henr> /.

BOWLING INTER-CLUB COMPETITION. The scores in the inter-club matches played last evening, were as follows: INVERCARGILL v. SOUTHLAND. I. S. Good, Robertson, Jenkins, Robert- | son io __ I Parker, Spence, Lumsden, Erskine 13 ! Kerr,,Gilkison, Poole, Wilkes .. .. 8 I Ayson, Robertson, Snow, McAll pine 22 • Tully, Read, Donaldson, Melvin .. 11 , Brown, Govan, Mehaffey, Stead .. 15 Watson, Paton, A. Geddes, Strang 11 Benzie, Tuffery, Donaldson, Ayling 12 Buddle, Gilbert, Lennie, McDonald 8 Tofrance, Wills, Stevenson Dykes 21 Hay, Russell, McLean, Israel .... 12 Gardiner, Martin, Stewart, Reed . . 15 Fell, H. Geddes, Miller, E. Smith 25 Robertson, Howison, Brass, Dunlop 9 Warden, Smith, Derbie, Thompson 20 Black, McCrobie, Clark, Murray 10 Holmes, White, T. Holmes, Battin 27 McKay, Holliman, England, Wesney 15 Dawson, Miller, O’Donnell. Wilson 17 Brass, Crawley, Dakin, Walker 8 Totals 158 140 NORTHEND v. TE RANGE N. Te R. Reid, Barclay, Watson, Hain .. 14 Cunningham, Dale, Stott, Donaldson 15 Thomson, Pasley, Joyce, Cutt .... 22 Brown, Campbell, Batchelor, Waugh 7 Wallace, , Leek, Smith .. 14 Stalker, Shaw, Pryde 13 Andrews, McKinlay, Glennie, Adamson .. 20 Allen, Pilcher, Keys, Froggatt .. 14 Taylor, Blomfield, A. E. Wesney, Hannah 19 Milne, McArthur, Peterson, Whitton 12 McEwan, Dey, Daubney, Wallace 12 —■ Robertson, Griffiths, Soar, Smith 8 Bird, Polson, Steans, Holloway .. 17 Wilson, Crawford, Macklam, Barham 19 Grindlay, O’Toole, Stevens, Yates 17 Roscow, Lyall, Brown, McPherson .20 Totals 135 108 The Invercargill Club will be represented by the following players in its match against Southland on the Southland green commencing at 2.30 p.m.:—Campbell, Watson, Poole, Battin (s) ; Carle, White, Donaldson, Macdonald (s) ; , Lillie, Braddie, R. Miller, Wilson (s); Edwards, Paton, Thomas, Withers (s) ; Ellis, Read, Falconer, Thomson (s) ; • Russell, A. Y. Smith, Robertson, Stevenson (s) ; Matthews, Tully, Jenkins, Melvin (s); Scott, Warden, Carman, E. Smith (s). The following players will represent Northend against Bluff on Northend green on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m.:—Taylor, Grimly, Stevens, Hannah (s) ; Leek, O’Toole, Smith, Wallace (s) ; Dundas, Dr. Barclay, Thomson, Hain (s) ; Reid Scandrett, Daubney, Holloway (s). MATAURA v WYNDHAM. (From our own correspondent.) The match between rinks from the Wyndham and Mat aura Clubs was plaj’ed on the Mataura green on Wednesday in fine weather. The green was in perfect order. The game resulted in a narrow win for Wyndham by two points. Afternoon tea was provided by the home club and the usual cpmpliments were exchanged between the clubs. The scores were as follows: — W. M. Williams, Bogue, Jones, Lopdell (s) 10 Bigwood, Brown, J. Buchanan, Thorn (s) 20 McNear, McKean, Traynor, Murphy (s) 22 Barrett, Howden, Baineaves, Farmer (s) ' .. 11 Aitken, McDonald, Lindsay, McKerrow (s) 19 Mitchell, Breen, Calder, W. Buchanan (s) .. 18 Totals 51 49 SATURDAY’S COMPETITION. The following will represent Southland v Invercargill on the Southland green, commencing at 2.30 p.m.:— 1 Black, A. Gardiner, C. Brass, Ayling; Brown, Howison, A. Clark, Dykes; Forbes, Spence, Dakin, Kingsland; England, Tuffery, Murray, McNatty; Thomson, J. Robertson, Dingkald, McAlpine; Stout, Lon-

guet. Stevenson, Sebo; Woollett, Parker, McKay, Walker; Benzie, Mcßobie, Torrance, Dunlop. Emergencies.—Erskine, Ross, Govan, Hol- • liman. ATHLETICS TO-MORROW’S EVENING MEETING. The handicapper (Mr J. Page) has declared the following handicaps for the evening meeting to be held at Rugby Park tomorrow : 75 Yards.—Geddes scr, Deaker scr, Me-* Millan 2yds, J. Richardson 2yds, J. Hamilton syds, Holloway 7yds, C. George 7yds. 300 Yards.—Geddes scr, Deaker scr, Bews scr, C. Hormann Byds, McMillan Byds, Hamilton 12yds, .Holloway 15yds, O. Hormann 20yds, A. George 20yds. One Mile.—Bews scr, C. Horman 20yds, O. Hormann 60yds, Jolly 60yds, Bathgate 60yds. Allison 70yds. CYCLING CHAMPION RETIRES O’SHEA FINISHED WITH BIG EVENTS. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 15. Phil O’Shea, cycle racing champion of New Zealand and Australia, returned this morning from Australia, after securing the fastest time from scratch on the third successive occasion in the WarrnamboolMelbourne road race of 165 miles. O’Shea stated to an interviewer that he had now definitely rfetired from big road races. He had ridden his last Timaru-Christchurch and Warrnambool-Melbourne races and would probably now act as coach to young riders and take part in a few small events. He was looking very fit and stated that he neved felt better in his life.