SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19395, 8 November 1924, Page 3

SPORTING

MEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. YESTERDAY'S EXERCISES. (By Telegraph from “Sir Modred. ’) CHRISTCHURCH, November 7. The weather was fine at Riccarton this (corning with an overcast sky and an absence of wind. The weather prophets canjiot agree as to the prospects tor a fine New Zealand Cup day, the majority fearing the worst. TTie tracks are somewhat dead at present and unless a favourable wind springs up, the main winning ground cannot be at its best on Saturday, but under the influence of fair climatic conditions and a light breeze, it would at once become fightning fast. An innovation as far as the South Island Jb concerned will be in use at Riccarton tomorrow, when the placing of the horses in Che various races will be carried out by the new judge, Mr A. Dickson, who will supervise the finishes from a box perched high on the roof of the stewards' stand. From this point of vantage the official will have an uninterrupted view of the race with ample time at his command to supervise the concluding stages of the contests and the last few strides prior to passing under a wire stretched from the stand to the winning post. The system of placing the judge high up on the stewards’ stand and away back from the track has already been tried out, and proved successful at Wellington. Benmure was the first horse out this morning, at five o’clock, and ran down six furlongs on the grass in Imin 18 2-ssecs. Tarleton moved well over six furlongs on the grass in Imin 20sec«, the last three taking 37sec8. The Cup candidate put some sparkle into the effort. Clandhu accomplished easy work, while Master Sandstone and Ecuador (singly) moved round on the sand. Mr W. Stone’s Solferino gelding looks well, while Ecuador hardly appears at his best yet, but may be better than he looks. Mireusonta, Sunart and Tanadees performed easy tasks on the sand in single order, the trio all presenting a bright appearance. Dazzling Tight and a companion covered four furlongs well on the grass in 51 secs. The two-year-old stablemates of Mr W. T. Haxlett’s mare, Gold Light and Father O’Flynn are reported to have been giving their trainer cause for concern. Fool’s Paradise, Dubious and Royal Divorce sprinted home down the straight. Paaain Through, who was one of the leading equine actors at the Grand National fixture, paraded in the role of a hurdler, jumping two rows of the battens well. His Majesty sprinted, but is hardly ready yet to appear in leading company. The Cup candidate, Deucalion, was sent over six furlongs, with Kerry Star as a mate. The hurdler made the more important candidate hurry up at the finish in Imin ISsecs. Latex in the morning H. McSweeny jumped Kerry Star over two flights of hurdles, and in a sprint test Deucalion travelled freely. His admirers can rest assured that he will give of his best in the big race, with strong claim* to have his number hoisted as successful if his lightweight pilot (H. Burns) can hold him up to his task. Kilty it (alone) ran a pleasing six furlongs m. Imin 19secs. Te Anau Lad trotted to an easy working task. Little River, who is very well, had no difficulty in covering seven furlongs on the grass ; n Imin 32 2-ssecs. Bonetter and Sir Wai ran a mile in Imin 46 2-ssecB, five furlongs in Imin 6secs. The former was streaking away from the hurdler over the last furlong. A good gallop in public may leave the North Island galloper ready for a trying race. Comic Song, Rawene and Tempe all did useful work. Inferno trotted in the middle course, and Uka sprinted home. Loughrea trotted round several times, moving soundly. Tukia jumped out for a short half-mile gallop, running the last three furlongs in 37 2-ssecs. She will command an army of followers in the Stewards’ Handicap, and certainly looks to be ready for the fray. limelight was treated to the easiest tasks on the plough. The bonny little Solferino mare displayed more life to-day than for come time past. She has come through a great preparation, provided that an ailment peculiar to her sex has not affected her unduly. Count Cavour and Prince Ferouz were alloted easy work in a short sprint. Bumptious, looking strong and full of vitality, easily defeated Agitato over six furlongs in Imin 18 4-ssecs. It is on the cards that the son of Kilboy will get some money during the four-days’ fixture, opening to-morrow. Kukume, who never appears to be sick or sorry, got through a sound task alone. Rnthnriasrn ran a short mile, doing the Saet seven in Imin 32 2-ssecs, and at the same time creating an impression that she was anxious to do better, a very strong recommendation where such a brilliatn gab taper is concerned. Peoeus. who probably never stripped in better shape, was too good for Martian Miss •ver six furlongs in Imin 16 4-ssecs, a very attractive display. The hurdler, Hyrax, worked easily on the .sand. J. EL Prosser had Hase and Gardant dung three-quarter pace work. The two-year-old, Grand National, ran three furlongs in 37 3-ssecs. Giantkiller was not extended when he brushed over five furlongs in Imin lOsecs. The tall gelding is very well at present. Otaairuru jumped a round of the schooling battens, clearing all but two fences attractively. Lake Uro and Vindictive ran six furtangs on the grass in Imin 18-lsecs. Gaillard was not unduly exercised, his task being confined to steady pacing on the sand. Gold Light cantered on the plough, pre•enting a picture of health, conditions not often met with in high-class company early in the spring. Royal Blood exercised on the plough, looking particularly welL A rumour is current to the effect that he is to be permitted to start in the Stewards’ Handicap is without foundation. As matters stand, his only engagement is in the Electric Plsie ®ext week. He is a handsome horse, and claimed to be one of the best beginners in Maoriland, a fact that will not be forgotten when the race referred to is staged. Monoxide ran six furlongs on the grass fo Imin 23seca. Full Swing Overdrawn, Coch-y-Bondhu, Roman Archer, Footfall. Fulmaf* Bonnie Winkie and Fmora all did useful work. Ma Boughal ran three furlongs in 37 4-saees, and completed six in Imin 18 2-5 sees, but was stopping in a cunning style at the finish. Sun Up commenced slowly, but ran home f«Bt over six furlongs in Imin 18 2-ssecs, moving freely. After cantering several circuits on the plough Mantua dashed out on the grass over half a mile, easily beating a youngster from the same stable. The half-mile was left behind in 50 2-ssecs. Many keen judges of the racing game are going to make minor investments on the Dunedin mare in the big event of the season at Ricearton.

Cerberus jumped two fences in a clever manner, afterwards putting in useful work on the plough. It is reported that Lava is an unlikely •tarter in the Stewards’ Handicap. The South Canterbury mentor, S. Trilford, has arrived here with Solferite, The Harp, Mountain Lion, Frisco Mail and Guncase.

C. Giereler was on the track to-day with Full Swing and the two-year-old, Arpent. The North Otago representatives, Happy Warrior and Sim Up were among the late arrivals for the meeting. Rosed ay worked at Riccarton this morn*rig. It is expected that he will be raced •t Riccarton next week.

P. T. Hogan brought Kerry Star and Shandre up from Timaru last night. He states that Songbird has been eased up and treated to a course of physic preparatory to resuming work. It appears that on Thursday morning it was the Dunedin youngster, Overdrawn, and not his stablemate, Circulation, who was badly beaten by Victory Bond and Cyrene. The McLean Stakes winner was made to look cheap by his opponents, but this would not have been his real form. He was treated to easy exercise to-day, pulling up well, and there is no doubt that he displayed brilliancy at Wingatui, while there is no apparent reason for a deterioration in the meantme. However, the best North Island judges are agreed that it will take a smart galloper to head off seasoned Lady Cavendish in the Welcome Stakes CANTERBURY JOCKEY CIUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SPRING MEETING. TO-DAY’S NEW ZEALND CUP. CHRISTCHURCH, November 3. The following are the acceptances for the first day’s events of the C.J.C. Spring meeting to be opened at Riccarton to-day:— SPRING HURDLES, £4OO (2m.)—Cerberus 11.9, Santiago 10.13, Passin’ Through 10.9, Le Fort 10.4, Frisco Mail 9.13, Penury Rose 9.12, Hyrax 9.12, Bellrock 9.11, Sir Wai 9.7, Red Kriss 9.6, Kerry Star 9.0. SPRING PLATE, £4OO (Im.)—Subjection, Rehutai, Kilceit, Haze, The Banker, Bonhomme, Bonogne, Firestick, Rich Prize, Te Anau Lad, Goosestep, Agitato, Clarinda, Quiescent, Dazzling Light, Last Dart, Ophir, Wheriti, Ilka, Starmist, Bon March, Full Swing, Degage, Rawene, Sun Up. LINWOOD HANDICAP, £3OO (6f.)— Kuhio 9.2, Los Ambus 8.11, Winkie’s Best 8.10, Solferite 8.10, Ferino 8.5, Viewpoint 8.2, Hallmark 8.2, Barmaid 7.13, Knocklyn 7.12, Finora 7.12, Heraldry 7.12. Bonogue 7.11, Tempe 7.10, Lake Uru 7.10, Deep Drive 7.10, Clontarf 7.9, Benmure 7.9, Cumbrae 7.7, Ma Boughal 7.7, En Route 7.7, Dubius 7.7, Monoxide 7.3, Carnot 7.3, Bonatic 7.2, Lytup 7.2, Bonito 12, Comic Song 7.2, Drawbridge 6.13, Kilcannich 6.13, Solfello 6.13, Orange Blossom 6.13, Revel 6.12, The Tank 6.12, His Majesty 6.12, Peho 6.12, Corinthic 6.12. NEW ZEALAND CUP, £2lOO. Two miles.

Bumptious - - 6 12 Empyrean - - 6 7 WELCOME STAKES, £BOO, two-year-olds (of.) —Currency, Lady Cavendish, Shirley, Cyrene, Beacon Light, Father O’Flynn, Grand National, Overhaul, Circulation, Overdrawn, Money Order, Arpent, Erne, Runnymede. APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, £3OO (Im.) —Footfall 9.0, Bonena 8.9, Vindictive 8.5, The Banker 8.5, Shandre 7.11, Retrospect 7.11, Warseer 7.8, La Reve 7.7, Coch-y-Bondhu 7.7, Relic 7.7, Prompter 7.5, Fresco 7.5, Gay Queen 7.4, Chickwheat 7.2, Horatius 7.0, Roman Archer 7.0, Otauru 7.0, French Rose 7.0, Miss Garance 7.0. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £l5OO. Six furlongs.

estrina 8.13, Boadicea 8.9, Bonnie Winkie 8.3, Mountain Lion 8.3, Little River 7.13, Clandhu 7.11, Prince Ferouz 7.10, Imperial Spark 7.8, Giantkiller 7.8, Tresham 7.8, Gardenia 7.7, Kalakaua 7.7, Stream 7.7. HAMILTON RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. HAMILTON, November 7. The acceptances for the Hamilton races to-day are:— TRIAL HANDICAP (six furlongs)— Penitentiary 8.13, Pinon 8.5, Submerge 8.4, Baikahu 8.3, Jubilance, King’s Guard, Pendinnis, Hercules, Royal Banus, Kiki, Makora, Te Monanui, Zanna, Quinsella Mcßae, Pottoa and Matauranga 8.0, Monday, Lilac, Domino, Star of the East, Bright Knight, Illinggar, Carleen, Genetera, Red Comet, Bright Comet, Nuri Aroha 7.12. WAIMAI HURDLES (lj miles) : Prince Rufus 11.2, King Abbey 10.12, Pine Arch 10.3, Greekson 9.11, Rippling 9.2, Yankee Dan, Advent 9.0. TAMAHERE STAKES (five furlongs)— King Lu 8.5, Wiltshire 8.0, Merry Damon, Welbeck Abbey 7.11, Judge’s Box, Wenday, Queen Arch 7.9. WAIKATO CUP (1| miles) —Illumination 8.6, Boomerday 8.3, Bright Day 7.7, Raceful 7.6, Lapidary 6.9, Arizona Maid Whetunui, Glencairn 6.7. HAUTAPU HANDICAP (one mile) Spoony 9.1, Desert Glow 8.4, Glenidle 8.3, Arch Arnie 7.12, Miss Vera 7.5, Bright Light 7.2, King’s Guard 7.2, Irene Bruce 12, Lady Comet 7.1, Rahepoto 7.0, Gay Comet 7.0. WAIKATO STEEPLES (2$ miles)—Peter Amans 11.2, Adrienne 10.5, TeToa 10.0, Capstan 9.6, Keystone 9.3, Ralton 9.2, Lucullent 9.0, Peer Rosa 9.0, Curve 9.0, Mapin 9.0, Bourn 9.0. CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP (six furlongs). Rational 9.8, Pavo 9.1, Finelli 8.7, Quinette 8.0, Forest Gold 7.11, Golden Bubble 7.7, Some Fashion 7.6, Prince Abbey 7.5, Heishler 12, Matinee 7.3, King Cheops 7.3, The Lamb 7.2, Antiform 7.1, Abbey Bell, Charlady, Loch Abbey, Pagada 7.0. CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP (seven furlongs)—Potoanui 8.9, Strongholt 8.1, Pasionate 7.5, Ararangi 7.5, Peter Rosa 7.5, Fiery Lad 7.4, Cureaform 7.4, Archeen 7.3, Sans Gene 7.2, Ngarara 12, Lady Luck 7.0, Transformer 7.0, Pink Lady 7.0. BOXING. COOK IN GERMANY. A DRAWN MATCH. BERLIN, November o. (Received November 7, 11 pan.) In a ten round bout, Cook drew with Koerner, the German heavyweight champion. BOWLING TO-DAY’S MATCHES. SOUTHLAND v. TE RANGI. The following will represent Southland against Te Rangi on the Southland green, at 2.30 p.m to-day:—J. C. Thomson, Spence, Murchison, Sebo; Erskine, McRobie, A. Clark, Dykes; Ayling, Tufferv, Torrance, Dunlop; Black, John Forbes, W. Clark, Walker; Benzie, A. Gardner, Dakin, Piercy; C. Brass, Holliman, Stevenson, England. Emergencies—Evan*, Robertson, J. Gardner, Ross, Newman and Wooliett. RIVERTON v. APARIMA. MATCH ON WEDNESDAY. The Riverton Bowling Club’s green was occupied on Wednesday for a time, with a contest between the Riverton and Aparima Clubs for the Junior Stars. There was a fair attendance of followers of the game, who took a keen interest in the game. Aparima won by three points. Following are the scores:— Aparima:—Hawke, Black, Bulman, Swift i —2l; Riverton: Davis, Harrison, Younger, Hall—lB,

CRICKET. THE ENGLISH TEAM. MATCH AGAINST SOUTH AUSTRALIA. SEVERAL RECORDS BROKEN. . GREAT DISPLAY BY RICHARDSON BROS. ADELAIDE, November 7. (Received, November 7, 8.40 p.m.) The English cricket eleven commenced a match against South Australia to-day, there being an attendance of 6.000 people. The wicket was fast but the outfield was slow owing to rain during the night. Richardson won the toss for South Australia and elected to bat. Disaster immediately occurred, Tate getting Harris and Murray in the third over, the second wicket falling for 8 runs. The next partnership V. Y. and A. J. Richardson collared the bowling and played a wonderful innings. When they had added 100 in 86 minutes, they had achieved a i feat never before accomplished by a South | Australian third wicket partnership, and i when they had made 168, they passed the ! English record made by Gunn and Warner iin 1911. ' Arther Richardson also achieved the honour of making the first century against the visitors, reaching 100 when he lifted Hearne to the roef of the members’ stand. The partnership ended at 222 when Vic. Richardson went out with 87. The captain played brilliant cricket getting runs with strokes to every part of the field. The Englishmen were like cats in the field their work being a great advance on that of Douglas’s team. Short runs were at a discount, the Englishmen throwing down the wicket nine times out of ten tries. Vic. Richardson states that he did not hit the wicket and his statement is berne I out by the fact that the same bail twice fell without disturbance in the next over. The third wicket partnership of the two . Richardsons is a record for any match in the States or test against England beating the English total of 120 made by Brown and Ward at Melbourne in 1594. The English bowling was properly cellared. Gilligan is not nearly so fast as Gregory. Tate was dangerous during the first few overs but afterwards was fairly easy. The other bowlers were punished unmercifully. Arthur Richardson played a wonderful and his score included three hits for sixes. Scores:— SOUTH AUSTRALIA* —First Innings.— Harris b. Tate 5 Murray 1.b.w., b. Tate .... 0 Arthur Richardson, not out .. 192 Vic. Richardson, hit wicket, b Gilligan 87 Pritchard b. Gilligan 4 Walsh, not out 31 The above make 319, but as extras are not given, it is impossible to state the exact total, which has not been cabled. Stumps were then drawn for the day. THE ENGLISHMEN’S PLAY. AUSTRALIAN'S IMPRESSION. THE FIGHT FOR THE ASHES. ADELAIDE, November 7. (Received, November 7, 8.40 pan.) A leading Australian cricketer, whose official position prevents publication of his name, declares, after watching the Englishmen at practice, that England’s batting seems likely to be good and the fielding sound but there is nothing in the bowling to worry about. There is not a Barnes or a Foster in the team. Lots of runs will be made by both sides in the tests but if Jack Gregory’s leg stands the strain and Miiley bowls in the same form as he did in the Howell Testimonial match recently, Australia has a good chance of retaining the ashes. BALFOUR DEFEATS GORE. WEDNESDAY’S MATCH. The Eastern-Northern District Cricket Association’s matches commenced on Wednesday, when Balfour defeated Gore, at Balfour. The scores were as follows: Scott, c Sproat, b J. Lynch 20 Shelton, c J Lynch, bS. Lynch .... 0 Fotheringham, c O’Kane, bJ. Lynch 4 Perry, b S. Lynch o Poppelwell, b S. Lynch 5 Kelly, b S. Lynch 0 McCreath, b J. Lynch 3 Faitt, b Sproat 2 Faulks, b J. Lynch 2 Hammond, c and b J. Lynch 1 Stewart, not out ~ 1 Extras .. 6 Total 44 Bowling analysis:—S. Lynch, 3 for 14; J. Lynch, 6 for 22; Sproat, 1 for 2. BALFOUR. Casey, b Scott 10 S. Lynch, b Scott 82 J Lynch, retired 39 Sproat, b Poppelwell 0 McMath, c Fotheringham, b Poppelwell 1 Muir, b Poppelwell 2 Gibson, not out 6 D. Lynch, b Scott 0 Cannedy, b Scott 0 O’Kane, c Fotheringham, b Scott .. 4 Scobie, b Poppelwell 0 Extras 6 Totals 150 Bowling analysis:—Scott, 5 for 46; Poppelwell, 4 for 34; Perp’, 0 for 22; Shelton, 0 for 20; Fotheringham, 0 for 22. A feature of the match was the batting and bowling of the Lynch Bros, for the Balfour team. SCHOOL CRICKET. WAIHOPAI WIN CHAMPIONSHIP. In school cricket yesterday afternoon, Waihopai beat Marist by 36 runs and five wickets, and thus win the school championship. Marist batted first and ran up 66 runs, McKay 12. Turnbull, five wickets for 25 runs, and B. and C. Agnew two wickets each, bowled well for Waihopai, who scored 102 for five wickets. Davey Turnbull added to his already wonderful consistent record by scoring 62 (not out) Grant was the only other double-figure scorer. Mclvor, two wickets, Barry and Wybrow one each, bowled best for Marist. SATURDAY’S COMPETITIONS. TEAMS FOR TO-DAY’S GAMES. The following will represent the Appleby Club’s junior teams in their matches today, the Bth inst: —Junior A’s to play Bluff, at Bluff (players are requested to muster at the railway station at 1.30 p.m. sharp) : Winter, Johnston, Ward, Carson, Carter, Stevens, Melvin, Logan, Bricknell, Gwuillam, Brosnan, Gutzwitz, Lindsay. Junior B’s to play 1.C.C., at Queen’s Park No 1. —McStay, W. McKenzie, W Stott, Jordan, Donaldson, Lawrence, Ferguson, Woods, Keeler, V. Poole, Foster. Emergencies:— P. Poole, Little and Stewart. The following players will represent Marist 2nd XI. to play Southern, at Biggar street, to-day, at 2 pxn.:—Harrington, Broad, Halpin, Campbell, Hislop, Gorinski, Fulton, Elliott, Jackson, Haioke, Ryan (2), Barrell, Grindlay, O’Connell and Fitzpatrick. The following will represent Union juniors against Tisbury, at Biggar street, at 2 p.m.:—Anderson, Carnahan, Clarke, Deacon, Foley, Haberfield, Hunt, Mayze, M. Mayze, J. Riddell, Stephens. Emergencies —Robertson, McGregor and Wybrow.

ATHLETICS INVERCARGILL CLUB. WEEKLY MEETING. The weekly meeting of the Invercargill Amateur Athletic Club was held last evening, when there were present, Messrs J. Page (chair), A. J. Deaker, F. M. Reid and the secretary (Mr E. C. Isaacs). In connection with the evening sports meeting to be held under the Club’s auspices on November 24, the secretary reported that negotiations were proceeding with the Hibernian Band, and in all probability the two bodies would give a combined evening, which should prove a success in every way. It was reported that preparations were well forward for the Revue which is being staged by Mrs H. A. Macdonald on November 20 and 21 in aid of the Club’s funds. Some 500 tickets had been distributed, and it was hoped to send out another 200 next week. It was stated that two different programmes would be presented and that all indications pointed to a successful season. Various matters in connection with advertising were left in the hands of the Chair, man, after which the meeting adjourned. OTAUTAU SOCIETY. SPORTS MEETING ARRANGED. (From our Correspondent). Nine members of the Athletic Society attended a meeting in Mr Matheson’s rooms, Otautau, on Thursday evening, for the purpose of considering the question of holding an evening sports gathering. Mr G. Sinclair (President) occupied tlie chair. ♦After some discussion, it was decided to hold a sports meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 26, to commence at 3 o’clock, and the following programme will be contested:—loo yards (open), 220 yards (open), 880 yards (open), Harriers’ Race (approximately two and a-half miles), over a course to be decided by the Committee, and a Primary Schools’ Relay Race, TOO yards, for boys under 15 years. With the exception of the last-named, the prize for which will be a medal, the prize-money was fixed at £1 for each event. It was resolved that entries close with the secretary (Mr R. R. Walker) on Wednesday, November 19 The following officials were elected:— Handicappers for the running events, Messrs G. H. Bone and R. B. Collett, and for the Primary Schools’ Race, W. Tunnicliffe; starter, Mr G. H. Bone; judges of the running events, Messrs Saxelby, Brooker and Aitchison, and Messrs A. C. Rowe, Tunnicliffe and McCurdy (Scott’s Gap) for the school event; timekeepers, Messrs M. Gonley, M. O’Brien and W. A. E H. Fraser; and Protest Committee, Messrs Liddell, Matheson, Jas. McDougall and Sinclair. It was resolved to ask the Pipe Band to be in attendance. FOOTBALL BRITISH TEAM IN AMERICA. COMPLETION OF THE TOUR. The British Rugby Team has concluded its tour of South Africa. It played 20 matches, won 9, lost 9 and and drew 2; points for 177, against 155. The New Zealand Army team of 1919 played 15 matches in South Africa, won 11, lost 3, and drew 1; points for 170, against 69. There was considerable criticism of the play of the British Rugby football team in South Africa, and some newspapers suggest that the team has been “wined and dined” too much. “It is only the ghost of the side that landed a month ago,” said the Cape Times. “The team deserves to be beaten.” The sequel to comments of this kind was that the manager of the British team declined to allow the players to attend a great ball arranged in their honour at Pietermaritzburg. One telegram reported six players incapacitated by accident or illness.

st lb st lb Gold Light . 9 0 Dame Straitlace 6 10 Musketoon . 8 9 Tanadees 6 9 Limelight . . 8 5 Carpentier - - 6 8 Sun art . . . 8 3 Kukume - - - 6 7 Deucalion - - - 7 9 Lucinette - - - 6 7 Tarleton - - ■ • 7 9 Waetea - - - 6 7 Mantua- - - - 6 12 Winkie’s Rebel 6 7

st lb st lb Tukia ... 8 13 Firestick . . 7 0 Murihaupo 8 10 Rouex .... 7 0 Royal Divorce 8 8 Avola .... 6 13 Mireusonta . 8 6 The Harp . . 6 12 Reremoana . 12 Last Crust . 6 12 Peneus . . . 7 12 Fool’s Gaillard . . 7 11 Paradise 6 10 Suggestion 7 6 Lava .... 6 9 Moorland . . 7 1 Fulmar . . . 6 7 RICCARTON WELTER £400 (Of). —I ’al-