SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20394, 25 January 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Entries for the Clifden Racing Club’s Annual fixture are due to-morrow (Thursday) evening at Otautau. The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Summer meeting opens in Dunedin on Friday and continues over Saturday. The Wellington Racing Club’s Summer meeting will be concluded to-day with a very interesting and attractive programme. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer meeting will open on Saturday (Takapuna Cup Day) and conclude on Monday, January 30. The imported English mare, Spean Bridge, was greatly fancied locally on Monday for the Douro Cup, but struck a rough race. Starshooter, a two-year-old brother to Starflight (Archery—Stardancer), may be a Riccarton representative in D.J.C. Champagne Stakes. Trainer F. D. Jones considers that Arikiwai (half-brother to Pilliewinkie) is likely to develop into a stayer, hence his entry for Dunedin Cup. It is hinted from Christchurch that Elzear is a greatly improved trotter of late, and if this is correct, the daughter of Petereta is likely to be seen to advantage this week. Silver Paper is reported to be making a good recovery from the troubles that prevented him racing at Trentham. He claims an engagement in the D.J.C. Champagne Stakes. It is contended by several northern writers that two-year-old Prince Humphrey is destined to develop into a crack racehorse next season. He was a cheap yearling in Sydney last season at 70 guineas. After the Wellington Cup contest the gold cup attached to the stake was presented by Mr Coates to the Hon. K. S. Williams, who received it on behalf of his cousin, Mr A. B. Williams. After passing the post in a division of the Juvenile Handicap at Moorefield, Sydney, recently Ktiikol swerved and unseated his lad. Unable to free his left foot from the stirrup, Hunter was dragged nearly 100 yards before the filly pulled up. Onlookers had visions of broken bones, and it was to their amazement that the jockey walked away unharmed. The Tapanui Racing Club have added to their appointments since last season. A stewards’ stand has been built, the ladies’ cloak-room has been renovated, and an addition to accommodate a ten-shilling totalisator has been erected. The T.R.C. has to be congratulated on the installation of ten-shilling wagering facilities despite a risk of falling revenue. For some time past patrons of the inland club have been asking for cheaper wagering facilities and it was only right that they should be given a favourable hearing. Sutala, sire of the Douro Cup winner, the Dunedin-owned gelding. Wayward, was got by Elysian from Lady Hester, by St. Leger —Musket Maid, by Musket—Miss Ariel, by Dainty Ariel. At an early stage of his career at the stud Sutala sired several useful horses, including Pluto. Prior to his real stud value being disclosed he was sent across to Australia to one of Mr G. D. Greenwood's properties, but he was shipped home again when several of his progeny displayed encouraging form. At a meeting of the stewards of the Tapanui R.C., held last week, it was agreed to engage the Tapanui Brass Band to play at the races on February 1. The tender of Mrs Beatson for catering was accepted, and the prices of admission were fixed at: gentlemen, 6/-; ladies, 3/-; vehicles free. An Australian writer remarks that it now seems fairly’ certain that there will be an increase in the number of yearlings to be offered throughout the Commonwealth this autumn. Sales will be conducted in most of the States, but, of course, New South Wales and Victoria hold most of the interest for prospective buyers. Considering the number of studs disbanded in the last few years, especially in New South Wales, the annual output has been kept up remarkably well. The following officials (reports the special correspondent of this paper I have been appointed in connection with the Wyndham Trotting Club’s Annual meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 14: —Patron: Hon. G. J. Anderson; president: Mr Joseph Hunter; vice-presidents: Messrs J. Hannan, W. J. Currie, D. Tither and W. McDonald; judge: Mr E. J. Traynor; starter: Mr F. Wallis, senr.; handicapper: Mr M. Fitzgerald; timekeepers: Messrs W. J. Currie and J. Hannan; clerk of the course: Mr A. G. Bain; judicial committee: Messrs J. Hunter, E. J. Traynor, W. J. Currie, J. McGlinchey and J. Hannan; secretary: Mr H. Hunter.

Mr G. D. Greenwood's latest two-year-old winner, Goblin Market, is a well-bred gelding, as he is by Absurd from Cherry Mart, by Birkenhead—Martia, by Martian—Perolina, by Persimmon. Cherry Mart, it may be mentioned, is half-sister to Enthusiasm, by Panmure. Goblin Market claims several valuable engagements during the autumn season, one of the number being the Dunedin Champagne Stakes, to be decided next month.

At the present juncture there are a couple of two-year-olds of similar name competing in New Zealand and the numerals have had to be added to the cognomen of the imported galloper. The racers referred to are as follows:—Concentrate, bv Kil-

broney—Oratress, a New Zealander; and Concentrate IL. by Claro—Eugeny, a colt bred in New South Wales. So far, the Maorilander has displayed the better form.

Overhaul got some of the money on offer at Trentham on Monday when he filled third place in the January Handicap, but he has yet to disclose hl* true form. He may not earn a winning bracket at Trentham, but he is improving in condition and it is safe to assume that the descendant of Tractor will be very dangerous during the Dunedin J.C’s. forthcoming Autumn fixture.

The Launceston Cup (one mile and ahalf) w’ill be decided in Tasmania to-day, and in Sydney to-morrow (Thursday) the Anniversary Handicap (one mile and ahalf) will be disposed of at Randwick.

The champion Australian-bred three-year-old, Trivalve, has not been engaged in the Australian Cup (2im.) at Flemington, but claims an engagement in the Sydney Cup (two milesi at Randwick. His next appearance will be in the V.R.C. St. Leger, unless it is decided to give him a race at the V.A.T.C. fixture to key him up for his two St. Leger engagements.

In the event of favourable weather being experienced for the Pine Bush Hack R.C.’s Annual fixture to-day excellent sport should be witnessed. This non-totalisator meeting has been growing in popularity of late years and this season the nominations totalled 94, as compared with 71 last year.

Thurnbell, who ran second in the Maungaroa Highweight Handicap at the Wellington R.C.’s Summer meeting on Monday to the English horse, Greengrocer, ranks as a half-brother to the Southland steeplechaser Scamp, by Kilrain. Thurnbell is by Thurnham (imp.) from Belle of New York by AU Red—Helianthes. by Finland—Clytie, by Phaeton—Neroli by Artillery— Nenuphar by Apremont —Watersprite, by Traducer —W aterwitch.

FOXTON RACING CLUB. GAZE THE LEADING WINNER. DECREASED INVESTMENTS. (Per United Press Association.) Foxton, January 23. Excellent weather was experienced for the second day of the Foxton meeting. There was a large attendance, and the totalizator handled £14,738, compared with £17,180 last year, a total for the year of £26,917, which shows a decrease of £4,673 on last year’s figures. Results:— PAIAKA HACK HURDLES, £l4O. One mile and five furlongs. 1 S. J. Easton’s San Pedro, 10.13 (W. H. Bowden) 1 2 A. McDonald’s Polyphemus, 10.9 (H. Burt) 2 3 H. McNanaway’s Kilburn, 10.0 (F. J. Corlett) 3 Also started: 6 Axle 9.2, 5 Ratapiko 9.2, 4 Nucleus 9.0, 7 Birkie 9.0. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 58secs. MOTUITI MAIDEN STAKES, £lOO. Six furlongs. 1 C. E. Twist’s Dreamy, B.B| (A. Dixon) 1 4 J. S. Adams’s Shining Star, 8.8 (C. France) 2 3 V. E. Bryant’s Maui, 8.8 (A. Skipper ) 3 Also started: 8 Bione 8.11, 7 Lady Raven 8.124, 5 Ironic 8.104, 6 Service 8.8, 2 Royal Black 8.95. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, £250. One mile and a distance. 5 W. J. Craig’s Gaze, 7.24 (J. S. Potter) 1 6 G. Priest’s Othon, 7.0 (W. Bree) .. 2 3 C. Louisson’s Kilmiss, 7.10 (A. G. Murray) 3 Also started: 2 Royal Game 8.6, 1 Henna 7.7, 4 Ardfinnan 7.8. *Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 55sec. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP, £llO. Six furlongs. 3 A. Shurstrom’s White Ringlet, 7.0 (J. Head) .. 1 1 C. C. Biel’s Lin Arlington, 8.4 (A. G. Murray) 2 7 W. Patterson’s Fortalice, 7.24 (T. Bound) 3 Also started: 5 Holus Bolus 7.13, 2 Bissac 7.11, 6 Borsalino, 4 Hine Hohoro 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. WHARANGI HANDICAP, £l5O. Six furlongs. 1 J. T. Morris’s Vast Acre, 9.2 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 J. Hickey’s Epistle, 9.2 (A. Dixon I 2 3 F. J. Carmont’s Miss Pat, 7.3 (A. Skipper) 3 Also started: 4 Standard 7.0. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec. CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP, £l2O. One mile. 1 G. Mcßain’s Kawhakina, 7.12 (H. Mills) 1 3 Mrs R. Belfit’s Lieutenant Bill, 8.2 (T. Bound) 2 2 R. W. Bothamley’s Twink, 9.11 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started: 4 Bent 9.2, 5 Land Rent Won by a length, with six lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. RANGIOTU HACK HANDICAP, £llO. Seven furlongs. 1 F. J. Carmont’s Discourse, 8.9 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 Mrs J. Hickey’s Sandburr, 7.2 (W. J. Jones) 2 3 J. H. Hardwick’s Vigilance, 8.10 .. 3 Also started: 4 Lin Arlington 8.84, 5 Volplane 7.13, 7 Lady Cynthia 7.9, 6 Maui 7.54. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. MOUTOA HANDICAP, £l4O. Seven furlongs. 2 Dwan Bros.’ Beaumont, 9.3 (L. G. Morris) 1 5 W. H. Bowden’s Our Jack, 7.3 (A. G. Murray) 2 4 G. Priest’s Othon, 7.2 3 Also started: 3 Bonogne 9.9, 1 Wilderness 8.11, 4 March On 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. Potter, the rider of Gaze, was cautioned in connection w’ith interference with Henna in the President’s Handicap. Webster, the rider of Land Rent, was cautioned for bumping Twink in the Carnarvon Hack Handicap. CANTERBURY RACING NEWS. COUNT CAVOUR STILL AMISS. MARTARMA’S FUTURE ACTIVITIES. LIMERICK’S DUNEDIN PROSPECTS. YOUNG PANMURE’S AT RICCARTON. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, January 23. At last summer appears to have arrived. It is many days now since we have had any rain worth mentioning, and the grass is beginning to harden. A big percentage of trainers are away at Trentham. It Is more than possible that Count Cavour will not race again this season. One of his legs Is still badly enlarged. He does not show any signs of lameness on it, but it only means some hard feed, and a little work, and the leg would be enlarged for ever. During G. Murray Aynsley’s absence at Trentham with Starflight and Paperchase, his best horse, Footfall, is having a short let-up. If the lameness in his shoulder recurs many more times it is any odds that the plain son of Autumnus—Warstep will be retired until next season. His trainer holds that Starflight, like Limelight, has no finishing run if kept up with the leaders in the parly stages of a race. In Ashburton Starflight was up with the leaders (going great guns) right into the straight. This is the reason given for his poor showing at Trentham, he is to be held back in the ruck. Paperchase is expected to pay her way well at Trentham. A quiet tip, one with money behind it, went the rounds here during the week. It was for Ark Royal in his Wellington engagements. D. Cotton was engaged to ride Magna Charta in his Wellington engagements. His brother horsemen are not envying him. It is said that D. Cotton will do the most of T. H. Gillett’s riding for the" rest of the season, in place of F. C. Porter. It is very doubtful if Porter will ever ride in races again. Martarma Is being kept at half-pace work in view of his A.J.C. engagements. If it is possible to make such arrangements with the shipping people that F. Christmas can race Martarma in the St. Leger at Trentham, while en route to Randwick, without prejudicing his Australian prospects he will do so, but not otherwise.

The news from Trentham about Childsplay has not been of a reassuring nature. She was sound enough when she left here. It does not follow that she has kept so. There I* always the possibility of her doubtful looking front joints going. R. J. Mason sent his son Percy to Trentham in charge of Eulalie, and the others of Mr G. D. Greenwood’s horses that are to race at the meeting. When the news arrived that Eulalie had fallen out of her truck when being unloaded at Trentham,

R.J. packed up and went north to take charge. No doubt he will attend the yearling sales on Mr G. D. Greenwood’s behalf.

No matter how well Sir Roy races at Trentham, it can be taken for granted that he is still capable of doing better. Lame horses cannot possibly show their best and the sturdy son of Clarenceux is decidedly lame in the shoulder. A. McAulay did not take him to Trentham. He sent J. Lindsay in charge. He —McAulay—is at home attending to Sagittarius, who has just been taken up. Now that Nincompoop’s knees have calloused he is racing much better than he used to do. In fact the boys who have ridden him in races lately declare that the brown son of Absurd is a veritable bulldog in a finish. Economist has changed stables. He is now a member of F. Christmas’ team. He is in good condition, and is not showing any signs of lameness. His weak joint does not look capable of standing up to much galloping however. F. D. Jones did not take Stormy up to Trentham. The bay did not appear to be getting over his lameness, in fact he was getting worse, so Jones reluctantly left him at home. He took Arikiwai and First Sight up, and he expects them to hold their own with the North Island hacks. When Silver Paper left here for Trentham he was as sound as a bell, and a fit horse. He perhaps was in need of a race, but it was ungrudgingly acknowledged that he would be very hard to beat in the Wellington Stakes, even by those most interested. Since he arrived at Trentham news has come down that he is lame in front. How lame we, of course, don’t know. Set Sail was solidly supported here for the Wellington Cup by stay-at-home bettors. The owner of Silver Coot was very sanguine about winning the Wakenui Handi cap at Ashburton with him. He was so disappointed when the Paper Money— Fulica gelding did no better than run third, that he immediately scratched his horses that were engaged at Wellington, for all engagements. As a matter of fact the three-year-old ran a very good race, and a game one. He paced it with the brilliant Finora for four and a half furlongs, but ran himself to a standstill while doing so.

Limerick will not be at the top of his form when stripped for the Hazlett Memorial at Wingatui next month. He will, however, be ready to run out a merry mile despite having to carry the maximum penalty. Also he is well worth looking at, being a handsome horse.

Satrap looks light and narrow at present. On looks he is not a gelding with a strong constitution. A little racing goes a long way with him, and it. is possible that he may not train on.

Full Feather’s running at Trentham will be watched with great interest by Riccarton people, as he is likely to be the Chokebore Lodge representative in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. That he can gallop fast is well known, that is from a moving start. To date he is a very slow beginner from a barrier. He will do better as a three-year-old than he will this season. The two-year-old brother to Count Cavour in T. 11. Gillett’s stable is doing well, and is filling out into a decent-sized youngster. He will not be asked to do much this season. Perhaps a race or two in the autumn, but no more. The Cutts Bros, have three very promising looking two-year-old fillies that are not being hurried. Two are by Panmure, and the other by Marchalong. All three are well grown, and already have shown sufficient speed to suggest that they will be more than useful as three-year-olds. They will each be started in a race during the autumn. R. King is taking Single Spear up to Trentham for the last day of the meeting. This gelding is galloping rather well. King intends getting Aberfeldy in as soon as the Wellington meeting is over. The Quin Abbey gelding who has done well during his two months’ spell, will be got ready for Winter racing. He will have several jumpers going in a week or two. Wormaid intends bringing in Sir Wai in a few days. The cool weather we have had since the holidays has benefited Countersign greatly. She was a very fit mare when she left for Trentham. R. J. Mason has some particularly wellgrown youngsters by Sutala in hand. Mason does not consider it worth while trying to win races with two-year-olds that have not been fed all their lives. This is the reason these youngsters are being allowed to potter along this season. Cynelli, who ran unplaced in the Moreton Hack Handicap at Ashburton is a four-year-old brown gelding by Cynic from Trebelli, the dam of Will Oakland, Finora and Finelli. He is in J. W. Jenning’s stable at Riccarton. Amor was taken to Trentham by T. H. Gillett. A very bad worker, he is a different horse on race days. In every race in which he has started he has been first out from the barrier. Unfortunately he lacks stamina, and is always gone before reaching the distance post. AUCKLAND TURF NEWS. SIR ARCHIE AT TRENTHAM. SOUTH ISLANDERS AT WELLINGTON. COUNTERSIGN IN FORM. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, January 24. Sir Archie got away well in the Anniversary Handicap at Trentham the first day, only to lose his position in the middle stages. He was noticed running on at the finish, however, and was not far behind the placed division at the judge. The ex-Auckland two-year-old Dumblane was seen out in the two-year-old handicap at Trentham on Saturday. He got away all right, but failed to become prominent at any part of the journey. The Leighton gelding will probably do better in his second season on the turf. It is to be hoped that he does, for his Dunedin owner is deserving of some recompense for his enterprise in paying a four figure price for the youngster. Duke Abbey enhanced his reputation on Saturday by the manner in which he accounted for Nincompoop and Le Choucas in the Anniversary Handicap. During the holidays the Quin Abbey gelding did not. play such a prominent part as anticipated, but then he must have been off colour. It might be thought that he was a bit lucky to score on Saturday, but as against that he was running strongly at the right end. It is more than likely that we shall see the white faced brown gelding pushing this distinguishing countenance to the front again before very long. There was no doubt that the backers of Le Choucas were unfortunate in not being able to save something from the wreck when the Magpie gelding was beaten into third place in the Anniversary Handicap on Saturday. The northerner was always in the picture and was in charge at the false rail, with Gala Day on the inside of him also going well. Here Le Choucas began to hang out, and with Duke Abbey ranging alongside they met and gave such a bump that it could be heard all over the course. It effectively settled Le Choucas’ chances, while Gala Day’s was not improved. On the weights Rapier was considered to have a good chance in the Wellington Cup. Now that the race is over there appears to be no reason to revise that opinion. Indeed, had he been started and received the same run that Star Stranger did he would have been a good thing. That is the writer’s opinion. Wellington critics would not have Rapier or Star Stranger, and they were largely influenced by the fact that top-weights have had a disastrous run in the Wellington Cup. The result of Saturday’s race almost goes to show that Rapier would have been the good thing his admirers claimed had he gone to the post. Once again the story of one of our leading distance races is wrapped round the doings of South Island horses, who were prominent throughout the Wellington Cup. It was left to that good horse Star Stranger to prevent a repetition of the Auckland Cup, where southern horses filled the three places. Over the first six furlongs Reed rode a waiting race on the top-weight, and he then made a forward move, skirmishing

for an opening to take him over to the rails. This came as they were crossing the top just prior to entering the straight, the false rail being his objective—a favourite plan of Reed’s.

Star Stranger was going strongly at this stage, and when the false rail was reached he went inside and made a fast run. A furlong and a-half from home Star Stranger, Set Sail and Pink Note were running neck and neck, but inside the furlong post Star Stranger began to forge ahead, and under the whip he went away to win all out by a length and a-half from Pink Note and Set Sail, a head separating this pair. It was a popular win. Only once has Star Stranger’s weight, 9.8, been carried to victory, or rather Advance won in 1903 with 10.4, so that the Martian gelding’s effort must rank with the best in the history of the race.

There was but one horse that might have beaten Star Stranger in the Wellington Cup, and that was Pink Note. Chopped out at the start, this cost him a couple of lengths, and then after going a couple of furlongs, just before the field commenced to negotiate the bend out of the straight, he stumbled, making a quick recovery. He had pace enough to maintain his position, and for the rest of the trip he was never further back than fifth, while he was fourth into the home stretch. From here he finished well, only to find the top-weight too good. However, he proved himself second best, and should win a decent handicap before long.

There was no loitering at any stage of the Wellington Cup. Set Sail saw to that, for she made the pace a cracker, cutting out the first two furlongs in 26 1-5, the halfmile in 51, and the initial five furlongs in 1.3 2-5. She was still in the van into the straight, and a furlong and a-half from the judge she was joined, by Pink Note and Star Stranger. Although she fought out every inch of the way she could not do better than an excellent third, and considering that she was out in front making the running it was a meritorious performance. Set Sail’s turn will come again soon.

Those who saw the Manawatu Cup run on Boxing Day expressed the opinion that Joy Bird should never have been beaten. It would appear that they were right too, for the English bred mare ran a great race in the Wellington Cup. She was always in the first four, and she was still in that position at the judge. Not ridden very judiciously, however, she might have got up into a place, for she was up with the leader on two separate occasions, only to be pulled in behind each time. Joy Bird finished in determined fashion, and showed that she will run out a solid twelve furlongs in the best of company. The hard going was not in favour of several horses, and one of them was Piuthair. She got up fifth at the finish, which must be classed as a creditable effort, and it is obvious that as last year she will be found playing a big part in the cup events on the Egmont, Taranaki, Wanganui circuit. One Wellington Cup horse that could be said to be unlucky was Countersign. She drew the rails, and going out of the straight the first time she was well back snowed in. Consequently in finishing a good seventh she did her part well. It was interesting to see what part the three-year-old Laughing Prince would play. Although beaten decisively he was not disgraced, for he went a good race, being prominent all the way. He was sixth into the straight, and all he could do was to hold his position, never at any stage in the run home flattering his supporters who had made him favourite. Probably Laughing Prince is not a genuine stayer, although he did finish second and third in the two Derbies already decided. David Garrick ran a fair race, and Bennanee was a possibility when he ranged alongside Set Sail at the home turn. He did not go much further than that.

As expected it was the distance that beat Mask, for he was prominent for a mile and a quarter and then dropped out quickly. Furthermore the Limond gelding has not run a good race at Trentham since he won a couple of high-weight events two years ago, a fact that has already been stated. Novar was always near the tail end of the field, and he was still well back at the finish. Papatu failed to handle the hard ground, giving a disappointing showing, while Black Mint went well for a mile before he compounded and whipped the field in. Ark Royal only went half the journey before he broke down.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, January 24. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the Wellington R.C.’s Summer meeting:— WALLACEVILLE HIGH-WEIGHT (handicap), £260. One mile.

JOCKEY SUSPENDED. AUSTRALIAN CRACK IN TROUBLE. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.)

(Rec. 11.30 p.m.) Sydney, January 24. The Jockey Club stewards suspended S. Davidson, last season’s premier jockey, for two months for alleged interference in the Challenge Stakes on Saturday last, when Davidson was riding Whitta.—A. and N.Z.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. DAWSON BINGEN SCRATCHED. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, January 24. Dawson Bingen has been scratched for all engagements at Forbury Park trots. RECORD PRICE. YEARLING BRINGS 2300 GUINEAS. MR G. D. GREENWOOD’S PURCHASE. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, January 24. A New Zealand record price for a yearling was established to-day when Mr G. D. Greenwood, of Christchurch, bought a chestnut colt by Limond from the Absurd mare Homage who is a sister to Humbug, Epitaph, Commendation, Eulalie and Fulsome. Bidding opened at 500 guineas and quickly rose to and closed at 2300 guineas. WHIPPET RACES. THE SOUTHLAND CLUB. MEETING THIS EVENING. The Southland Whippet Racing Club is holding its final summer meeting at the club’s new grounds adjoining Mr Aickin’s property at Otatara. Following are the handicaps:— Lightweight Handicap, 175yds:—Pegaway scr, Molly Iyd, Lady Nan 4, Good Luck 8, High Jinks 9. Otatara Handicap, 175yds:—Young Pepper scr, Nanette 3yds, Rose Comedy 5, Comedy Lad 4, Prince Pelaco 8, Mah Jong 13. Oreti Hurdle Race, 175yds (Over three flights of hurdles) : —Rose Comedy scr, Young Pepper 2yds, Comedy Lad 8, Nanette 10, Prince Pelaco 14, Pegaway 15, High Jinks 28, Mah Jong 10. BOWLS. The following will represent the Northend Club at the Invercargill green to-day: Credgington, Greer, Scandrett, Steans (s) ; Wesney (A. E.), Brass, Wesney (J. A.), Yates (s) ; Shand, Darby, Cutt, Watson (s). ROWING. OLYMPIC GAMES SELECTIONS. PROTEST FROM OTAGO. jDunedin, January 24. At a meeting of the Otago Rowing Association it was decided to protest against Otago’s omission from the Selection Committee to pick a New Zealand crew for the Olympic Games.

CRICKET. MARYLEBONE v. SOUTH AFRICA. VISITORS LEADING ON FIRST INNINGS. Capetown, January 23. The wicket was fast when the test match resumed. Sutcliffe was beaten soon after the start by a superb length off break when he seemed to be well set. Holmes and Tyldesley were unperturbed by the fast bowlers, but Nupen was dangerous. Holmes had a bright hit, but his innings was marred by three chances after a restrained opening. In the face of the dangerous bowling of Nupen and Vincent Hammond and Tyldesley played freely all round the wicket and despite many changes of the bowling the partnership put on 127 for the third wicket. Tyldesley’s defence was sound, but he did not neglect to score whenever the opportunity offered. Hammond gave a masterly display. He hit one six and seven fours. Stumps were then drawn. The scores were as follows: SOUTH AFRICA. First Innings 246 MARYLEBONE. —First Innings.— Holmes, c Catterall, b Nupen 70 Sutcliffe, b Vincent 25 Tyldesley, c Seidle, b Vincent 78 Hammond, b Vincent 90 Wyatt, 1.b.w., b Vincent 0 Stevens (not out) 42 Astill, c Ochse, b Vincent 40 Stanyforth, c Vincent, b Nupen .... 0 Staples, b Nupen 11 Peebles (not out) 0 Extras 25 Total for eight wickets 381 —A. and N.Z. AUSTRALIAN TEAM’S TOUR. AMENDED ITINERARY. Christchurch, January 24. The amended programme for the tour of the Australian team through New Zealand has been arranged as follows. Versus:—Nelson at Nelson, February 15 and 16. Wellington, at Wellington, February 17, 18 and 20. North Otago at Oamaru, February 22 and 23. Otago at Dunedin, February 24, 25 and 27. Southland at Invercargill, February 28 and 29. Canterbury at Christchurch, March 2, 3 and 5. Waikato at Hamilton, March 7 and 8. Auckland at Auckland, March 9, 10 and 12. Taranaki at New Plymouth, March 14 and 15. Wanganui at Wanganui, March 16 and 17. Poverty Bav at Gisborne, March 20 and 21. First test, Auckland, March 24, 26 and 27. Second test, Dunedin, March 31, April 2 and 3. AUSTRALIAN TEAM’S EXPENSES. Wellington, January 24. The New Zealand Cricket Council has agreed to pay the following expenses in connection with the forthcoming visit of the Australian team: —Hotel board, laundry, tips, carriage of baggage, hotel and travelling expenses of New Zealand players engaged in testa.

ATHLETICS. MASTERTON CLUB’S MEETING. Masterton, January 23. A feature of the Masterton Athletic Chib's annual sports to-day was the meeting of F. Grose, triple title-holder, and T. Oakley in the cycle events. Each won their heat in the mile, Oakley in 2mins 14 2-ssecs and Grose in 2mins 14secs. In the final Grose fell half a lap from home and Oakley fell 100 yards further on. Oakley scored a brilliant victory in the one and a-half miles invitation scratch race, beating Grose by 30 yards in 3mins 25 3-seecs, and again in the two miles wheel race, the Masterton boy beat Grose by four lengths in 4mins 39 l-ssecs. Oakley also won the three miles for the Walker and Hall Cup in 7mins 3 3-ssecs. Grose did not start in this event. E. Keskinen, the Decathlon winner, with four inches of a handicap, put the shot 42ft Bins, beating P. Munro by one inch. E. Hoskins (84yds) beat C. H. Jenkins by inches in the 100 yards in 9 4-ssecs, while J. F. Fleming (24yds) headed off Jenkins in 12secs for the Messenger Memorial Shield over 120yds. F. Williams (12yds) beat Fleming (4yds) and E. K. Eastwood (Byds) in the 220 yards in 22secs, and East wood (12yds) won the 440 yards in 50 l-osecs. R. Lander won the 120 yards hurdles in 16secs and Miss Swinburne won the ladies’ 75 yards in 9 2-ssece. CROQUET. YESTERDAY’S GAMES. The following are the results of the games played yesterday:— CHAMPION DOUBLES. Mrs Macdonald and Miss Perrin 26; Mrs Gerrard and Mrs Hodge 13. Mrs Spiers and Mrs Nicholson 26; Mrs Booth and Mrs O’Donnell 19. HANDICAP DOUBLES, A GRADE. Mrs Spiers and Mrs Nicholson 17; Mrs Brownlie and Mrs Fraser 18. Mrs Booth and Mrs O’Donnell 24; Mrs Wesney and Mrs Wilson 19. Mrs McCallum and Mrs Curie 21; Mrs Osborn and Mrs Corbitt 24. Mrs Bird and Mrs Williamson 15; Mrs Quinn and Mrs Mac Ewan 26. Mrs White and Mrs McNaughton 5; Mrs Gerrard and Mrs Hodge 26. CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Mrs McCallum 23, Miss Perrin 26; Mrs Hodge 26, Mrs Thomson 24; Mrs McNaughton 26, Mrs Brownlie 22. HANDICAPS SINGLE, A GRADE. Mrs Watson 26, Mrs Fraser 8; Mrs Quinn 22, Mrs Smith 18; Mrs Williamson 26, Mrs Mac Ewan 7. B GRADE. OPEN SINGLE. Mrs Jennings 20, Mrs McGregor 26; Mrs McAra 13, Mrs McKeever 26. B GRADE OPEN DOUBLE. Mrs McKeever and Mrs Stone 26; Mrs McGregor and Mrs McAra 20; Mrs Hannah and Mrs Wren 26, Mrs Porteous and Miss Hay 20. TENNIS. SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. The Southland Lawn Tennis Association met last evening. Requests for matches were received from Eastern and Central Sub-Associations, and it was decided to play Eastern at Invercargill on Wednesday, February 1, and Central at Invercargill on Saturday, February 4. It was decided to play Wednesday competition matches drawn for December 7 on Wednesday, February 1. It was resolved to play the B grade match, Southend v. Waihopai, drawn for January 28 on the Southend courts. Owing to the temporary absence of Miss Guest it was decided to remove her name from the provincial ladder in the meantime. WELLINGTON TOURNAMENT. Wellington, January 24. The Wellington provincial lawn tennis championship handicap tournament was concluded to-day on the association’s courts

at Miramar in fine weather. The results were:— Men’s singles championship, semi-final.— France (Wellington) beat M. L. Lampe (Wanganui) 6—l, 6—3. Final, D. G.France beat I. A. Seay (Canterbury) 6—4, B—6, 6—2. Mixed doubles championship, semi-final — A. L. France and Miss D. Howe (Wellington) beat I. A. Seay (Canterbury) and Mrs Penlington (Wellington) 2 —6, 6 —3, 6 —o; D. G. France and Miss E. Travers (Wellington) beat R. H. Donovan and Miss M. East (Wellington) 6—2, 6 —B, 6 —2. Final—D. G. France and Miss Travers beat A. L. France and Miss D. Howe 6—3, 3—6, 6—4. Wellington Plate, final. —G. C. Lezard beat Gardner 6—B, 6 —l, 6—3. Ladies’ handicap singles, semi-finals — Miss N. Bell (14) beat Miss E. Brady (scr) 50—36; Miss Z. Castle (14) beat Miss D. Howe (scr) 50—33. Final—Miss N. Bell (14) beat Miss Z. Castle (14) 50—36. Men’s handicap doubles, semi-finals —C. Clarke and F. Forbes (10) beat T. Richardson and Plant (16) 60—42. Final—W. T. Harbison and R. Longmore (24), beat C. Clarke and F. Forbes (10) 60—53. Mixed doubles, semi-finals —Daysh and Miss Wheeler (28) beat Plank hnd Miss Bell (15) 50 —45; J. Neale and Mrs Elias (18) beat Bringezu and Miss Richardson (12) 50—45. Final—Daysh and MissWheeler (28) beat Neale and Mrs Elias (18) 50—44. BOROTRA’S PLANS. (Rec. 9.50 p.m.) Sydney, January 24. The French tennis team arrived by the Marama. Borotra stated that he was organising an engineering business in Australia and would leave for Melbourne tomorrow but return in time for Saturday’s matches. —A. and N.Z. LACOSTE’S MOVEMENTS. Paris, January 23. Lacoste will be unable to go to the United States to defend his title owing to business engagements. He will play in the French and British Championships and the Davis Cup, but is not participating in the Olympic Games. —A. and N.Z. SWIMMING. NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. TWO RECORDS BROKEN. Dunedin, January 23. Two records were broken when the New Zealand swimming and diving championships were continued to-night. In the 440 yards intermediate boys’ championship, H. Gowan (Wanganui) clipped 11 3-ssec. off the existing record, covering the distance in 6min 1 l-3sec. and in the 100 yards intermediate girls’ championship, Miss A. Stratton (Wanganui) beat the record by 8 4-ssecs. The championship points now are: —Canterbury 25; Auckland 12; Otago 11; Wanganui 5; Wellington 1. In the Water Polo (second round), Canterbury A beat Canterbury B 6—l. Miss Miller, who was second to Miss Stockley in the one hundred yards on Saturday, returned 68 4-5 secs for the distance 1-5 of a second slower than the winner and 1-5 of a second better than Miss Shand’s previous record. NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION, ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Dunedin, January 23. The annual conference of the centres of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association was held this morning, Mr Bishop, the President of the Dominion Council, being in the chair. The 1929 New Zealand National Championships were allotted to Wellington.

A remit from Canterbury was also carried that the New Zealand championships be held in February instead of January as at present. A remit from Canterbury that the registration fee of one shilling per senior declared members be paid proportionately 50 per cent, to the council and 50 per cent, to the contributing centres was lost. A further remit from Hawkes Bay that the registration fees be abolished was also lost. A motion was carried that the council suggests to the centres the desirability of arranging for deputations to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education asking them to make swimming compulsory in schools where facilities exist. A suggestion to the council also carried was that the ladies’ breaststroke event be included in the National Championships programme. NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORD. Sydney, January 23. By swimming 15 j ’ aids in 1.50 3-ssecs, Miss Edna Davey cheated an Australian record for the distance.—A. and N.Z.

AQUATICS. WELLINGTON REGATTA. Wellington, January 23. The Wellington yachting regatta was held to-day in ideal weather. Wellesley IL, the Wellington Sanders Cup representative, won the general handicap race from the scratch mark. All Black (scr) was second, 15 seconds later. Ailsa (3min.) won the first class yachts handicap. The eighteen-foot class was won by Tui (Bmin.), Coole (scr) second. The Jellicoe class was won by Wellesley I. (30sec.), who beat Wellesley 11. (scr.) by two seconds. The race for the launches was won by the Kereru (4min.). The race for keel yachts was won by Ailsa (scr.) who beat Marangi (scr.) by 9secs. The Tikapuna class was won by Wairuna. WANGANUI REGATTA. Wanganui, January 23. At the annual regatta to-day there was a tremendous crowd. The Masport Cup, New Zealand speed boat championship trophy, was retained by the local boat J. and J., reaching at times a speed of 50 miles an hour. The Picton challenger was third, and in a subsequent race, the former hit a floating log and was seriously damaged and the latter had engine trouble. The Auckland champion Miss Akarana won all the outboard motor-boat events. BOXING. TAYLOR BEATS GRIFFITHS. Wellington, January 24. In a colourless display of boxing in which scarcely one decent blow was struck, F. Taylor, of Auckland, outpointed T. Griffiths, of Dunedin, over fifteen rounds at the Town Hall to-night. In the twelfth round the crowd counted the boxers out. The display given by the amateurs was a little more convincing. Two Olympic candidates made such an unsatisfactory showing that the New Zealand Boxing Council will now have to consider whether they should be sent to Amsterdam or not. A Cleverly, New Zealand amateur light heavyweight champion was given the decision over C. G. Gardiner, of Christchurch, but the crowd was so disappointed that they made a hostile demonstration. A worse fate befel J. O’Sullivan, of Auckland, the Dominion amateur bantam king as he was defeated by H. Larsen, the Wellington champion. The New Zealand Boxing Council decided to-night to hold another try out in private between O’Sullivan and Larsen in order to decide whether or not O’Sullivan is u pto Olympic standard. GRIME COMPELLED TO REST, (Rec. 7 p.m.) New York, January 23. Billy Grime has been compelled to postpone all fights for at least a fortnight, due to a minor in.iurv to his eye.: A. and N.Z.

MOTOR CYCLING SPORTS AT PALMERSTON NORTH. Palmerston North, January 23. The Manawatu motor-cycle sports were held to-day, 6,000 spectators being present. The weather was excellent and the racing extraordinarily good. Results Ashhurst Handicap, five miles; 350 O.C.C. machines.—Spence (Auckland) 20secs 1, L. Coleman (Feilding) losecs, 2, A. Harker (Hastings) 15secs 3. Time, smins Osece. Naumai Handicap, five miles; machines 350 to 500 c.c.—W. Allan (Wellington) 1, D. Smith (ColytOn) 15secs 2, D. Managh (Halcombe) ssecs 3. Time, 4mine 45 1-5 secs. Pohangina Handicap (open).—W. Herbert (Otahuhu) 15secs 1, P. Coleman (Wanganui) scr 2, C. Wilkinson (Wellington) 20secs 3. Time, 4mins 38secs. Manawatu Handicap, eight miles; up to 350 c.c. machines.—T. Morgan (Greytown) scr 1, C. Barltrop (Feilding) 30secs 2, A. Harker (Hastings) .25secs 3. Time, Bmins 6 4-5 secs. Awapuni Handicap, eight miles; 350 to 500 machines.—W. Herbert (Otahuhu) scr 1, D. Managh (Halcombe) lOsecs 2, R. Paton (Bulls) 35se.cs 3. Time, 7mins 24 3-ssecs. Palmerston North Handicap, eight miles (open).—P. Coleman (Wanganui) scr 1, W. Allan (Wellington) 15secs 2, D. Managh (Halcombe) 20secs 3. Time, 7mins lleecs. Gorge Handicap, nix miles; machines up to 350 c.c.—J. R. Ainott (Bay View) ssecs 1, R. J. Jones (Pa.merston North) 25secs 2, Taunt 25secs 3. Time, 6mins 7secs. Aokautere Handl.ap, six miles; between 350 and 500 c.c. - V. Allan (Wellington) 40secs 1, R. Harfc-d (Feilding) 25secs 2, W. Herbert (Otali iu) scr. Time, smins 34secs. Whakaronga Handicap, six.miles (open). —T. Morgan (Greytown) 30secs 1, J. R. Arnott (Bay View) 30secs 2, H. Tolley (Feilding) 50secs 3. Time, smins 41secs. Tiritea Handicap, seven miles; machines up to 350 c.c.—E. Hemmingsen (Wellington) 45sece 1, Spence (Auckland) 45secs 2, A. Harker (Hastings) 30secs 3. Time, 7 mins 11 secs. President’s Handicap, seven miles; between 350 and 500 c.c.—D. Managh (Halcombe) 25secs 1, R. Harford (Feilding) 10 Secs 2, W. Allan (Wellington) ssecs 3. Time, 6mins 41 4-ssecs. Final Handicap, seven miles (open).—A. Harker (Hastings) OOsecs -, J. R. Arnott (Bay View) 30secs 2, P. Coleman (Wanganui) scr 3. Time, 7mins. YACHTING. THE SANDERS CUP. Christchurch, January 24. The Sanders Cup will be forwarded to Mr G. G. Andrews, owner of the Betty, last year’s winner, pending action being taken by the sailing enthusiasts to get a boat away to defend the trophy at Stewart Island. At a meeting of the Canterbury Yachting Association last night, it was decided that the association should dissolve on February 1. PLUCKY WOMAN CHILD SAVED FROM DEATH. RESCUER FATALLY INJURED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, January 23. To the list of those who have given their lives that others might be saved must be added the name of Mrs Gertrude F. Taylor. Mrs Taylor died in the Christchurch Hospital yesterday from shock and injuries to the head. The fatal injuries were received on January 10 in a gallant attempt to save a child from being run over by a tramcar in Lincoln road. The evidence at the inquest showed that she was sixty-six years of age and had been in charge of the child, which was deaf. The Coroner returned a verdict of accidental death, adding: “The nobility of Mrs Taylor’s death must, I feel sure, assuage the grief of her relatives.”

st lb st lb First Sight . 9 12 Green Cloth . 9 0 Greengrocer 9 11 Flying Shot . 9 0 Amorist . . 9 11 Panorama . . 9 0 Mandarine . 9 10 Star God . . 9 0 Rotowhero 9 8 KELBURN HANDICAP (hacks), £260. One mile. Arikiwai . . 8 8 Greengrocer . 7 11 Twink . . 8 3 Capitulation . 7 9 Polydectes . 8 1 Some Lad . . 7 7 HOPEFUL STAKES HANDICAP. £450. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Flying Hero 8 6 Dumblane . . 7 0 Concentrate 8 2 Sungift . . . 7 0 Royal Duke 7 13 Miss Ransom 7 0 Flicker . . 7 10 Shot Silk . . 7 0 Briar Root 7 9 Pari .... 7 0 Banket . . 7 9 Select .... 7 0 Australis . 7 7 Kentish Lady 7 0 Mooregas . 7 4 Stanchion . . 7 0 Full Feather 7 2 Baskier . . . 7 0 MELROSE HANDICAP (hacks), £260. Seven furlongs. The Swell . 9 11 Merle ... 8 9 Wayward . 9 6 Bronstell . . 8 ’3 Kahu Ariki 9 3 Spear Miss . 8 0 Spean Bridge 9 0 SUMMER. HANDICAP, £750. One mile. Set Sail . 9 5 Lady Liinond 7 7 Paperchase 8 3 Vertigern . . 7 4 Joy King . 8 1 Goshawk . , 7 2 Nincompoop 7 13 Ring Boy . . 7 0 Duke Abbey 7 9 Alyson . . . 7 0 In the Shade 7 7 CONSOLATION HANDICAP, £600. One mile and a-quarter. Hynanna . 8 11 Vertigern . . 7 6 Thorndale 7 11 Black Mint . 7 5 Joy Bird . 7 11 Oratrix . . , 7 5 Doree . . 7 8 Sir Roy . . . 7 4 Countersign 7 7 Front Rank . 7 0 Novar . . 7 7 Gala Day . 7 0 Overhaul . 7 7 Ardfinnan . . 7 0 CITY HANDICAP, £500. Six furlongs. The Hawk . 9 5 Shirley . . . 8 1 Crown Area 8 8 Silver Mine . 7 4 Cimabue 8 7 Cosmetic . . 7 0 Money Order 8 7 Rascal . . . 7 0 KAITOKE 1ANDICAP (hacks). £260. Five furlongs. The Raider 8 13 Eliminator . 7 0 Billikins . . 8 7 Skyquest . . 7 0 Imitation . 8 5 Orbit .... 7 0 Marble King 7 13 Rosebush . . 7 0 Solgele . . 7 9 Pin Money . 7 0 Erin Go Bragh 7 8 Sandburr . . 7 0 Quantum . 7 7 High Heather 7 0 Little Queen 7 2 Dainty Ways 7 0 Le Champ . 7 2