SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20539, 16 July 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Mr. .1. E. Henn's weights for the N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase, N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race, and Winter Cup are due to-morrow. Acceptances for the South Canterbury Hunt Club’s Annual fixture on Saturday next (July 211 are due with the secretary this (Monday! evening. The Christchurch-owned pacer. Great Earl (Great Audubon— Erleen • was staked in a paddock last week and had to be destroyed. Despite unfavourable weather conditions prior to and at intervals during the Wellington R.C.’s Winter meeting, the fixture yielded a totalisator increase of £9,327. The beaut if ully-bred English horse, Romeo, got a lift on the winning sire’s list at the W.R.C. meeting by the successes of Freeze Out and Imarosebud, two racers from Blenheim. The southern-bred three-year-old, Meadow Lark, by Songbird—Unawed, who is trained by J. Ross at Oamaru, made some amends for a previous defeat by finishing second in the Kia Ora Handicap at Trentham on Saturday. He ran up against a very hot proposition in Callanmore. The success of Fairy Herald in the Winter Oats Handicap at Trentham on Saturday was a very expensive one for those who stand up to be shot at away from the course. In the words of one of the persons concerned: “The good thing appeared to have been broadcasted from one end of Maoriland to the other.” Callanmore, winner of the Kia Ora Handicap at the Wellington R.C. meeting on Saturday, is reported to be a juvenile of promise as a rapid galloper, and this is not to be surprised at when his breeding is taken into account. Bred by Mr. R. A. McKenzie, he is a half-brother to a couple of particularly well-known mares in the Kilbroney sisters. Clarinda and Piuthair He is by Absurd from Blakada, by All Black—Armada, by Torpedo (son of Musket!—Variety, by Natator—Last Chance and reports state that he can gallop very fast, although he is not favoured as a stayer in comparison with his elder female relatives. The Hawke’s Bay owned two-year-old gelding. Toxeuma. by Arrowsmith—Te Aupaki. is evidently a very smart galloper, as those who knew him best rallied to his support in the Trial Handicap on the first day of the W.R.C. meeting and supported him loyally against Limerick's half-brother Roscrea. It is now turf history how the latter was beaten bv the youngster from Napier Park and this marked success will attract attention to the future career of Toxeuma. The three -year-old colt, Historic, who started one of the outsiders of the field and won the Novice Handicap at Trentham on Saturday for Mr. V. Riddiford, is a promising juvenile trained by S. J. Reid at Trentham. He is a son of the imported English sire Nassau, who claims Surveyor and many other good performers among his progeny, while he in out of Brayton, by Bardolph—Zaza, by The Admiral—The Charmer. Brayton has been a marked stud success, as after producing Bonnet ter to Boniform, she foaled a number of smart performers at Mr. G. L. Stead’s stud to Nassau, among the number being Royal Box, Tarleton. M itness Box, and Judge’s Box. It may be mentioned that Witness Box was taken to Australia, where his name was changed to Affirm and he won manv races in Victoria, one of his best efforts being to finish second in the last Caulfield Cup contest. Under the circumstances. Historic may improve with age, as has been the custom with his elder relatives, and develop into a smart performer. Wnile Beau Cavalier never left the Winter Hurdle Race in doubt on Saturday and scored so convincingly that an estimate as to h.'s real value as a hurdle racer could hardly be obtained, it was not a great performance to carry 10.2 first home in stickygoing. The honours of the contest in racing circles will be handed out to Red Fuchsia, who had 11.4 in the saddle and made a brave effort to concede Beau Cavalier Ist 21b. a very big task, indeed. It will be interesting to see how the pair are treated when Mr. J. E. Henry announces his weights for the N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race to-morrow, an event in which Beau Cavalier will probably be called upon for a supreme effort in opposition to Red Fuchsia, Nukumai and a number of lesser lights. It is noticeable that the two crack jumpers from Auckland, Beau Cavalier and Glendowie, are both engaged in the Grand National Steeplechase and Hurdle Race double at Riccarton. Aucklanders swear by Glendowie for the G.N. Steeplechase, but this does not mean that Beau Cavalier will be absent when the big fences stand in the way on the first day of the CJ.C. Winter meeting on August 14. The Riccarton novice jumper, Chickwheat, is reported to have made a promising debut in the Corunna Hurdle Race at Trentham on Thursday. He was going well when Troilus and Good Sport fell in front of him thus interfering with his progress. He subsequently finished on well and the opinion now is that he will make a good batten-croeser with experience. The New South Wales Trotting Club has decided on its first £lOOO trot, and it is to be run on the Tuesday following the A.J.C. Metropolitan, during the spring racing carnival week, says the Sydney Referee. As the handicap basis will be 2.20, a field of" high-class horses capable of providing a race out of the ordinary, can be obtained without difficulty. The distance has been fixed at a mile and a half. Perle de Leon was lame after his race at Trentham on Thursday, and was withdrawn from the Winter Hurdle Race. His stablemate, Gaze, made a good recovery from the injury he suffered in the Trentham Hurdles on Wednesday last and appears to have ran a good race into third place in the Winter Hurdles on Saturday, in which event he was ridden by the Invercargill horseman A. S. Ellis. . Recent happenings point to Aberfeldy being counted out for the Grand National Hurdle Race, as he is reported to have fallen in the Winter Hurdles on Saturday and further injured himself. He has been the victim of a series of misfortunes since the winter campaign commenced and it is hard to say how he stands at the present time. . In commenting on his running on the opening day of the W.R.C. meeting the Lyttelton Timed corresponds at Trentham writes in a somewhat significant fashion as follows: — “R. W. King was well pleased with the performance of Aberfeldy in the Trentham Hurdle Handicap on Wednesday. After his disastrous trip to Auckland where he fell in two of his engagements last month, King was greatly worried over the Quin Abbey gelding, and his chief concern on Wednesday was that he should complete the course. He would have been more satisfied, of course, if his horse had won instead of finishing second, but he was delighted with his exhibition of jumping. Having rehabilitated himself in this direction there is hope now that Aberfeldy will go on and fulfil h» early promise, possibly by winning an important race very soon. In the meantime, however, he is not at his best. He eats well and appears to have done well on the trip, but there is something amiss internally. The exact nature of the trouble has King puzzled, hut he is hopeful of early improvement, and that the horse will be at the top of his form for Riccarton engagements next month. He may race prominently in the Winter Hurdle Handicap, but he will meet some genuine stayers, who will take a lot of heading off at the end of two miles and a quarter. However he goes to-day, Aberfeldy should be an improved horse next month-” <

“Pilot” writes in the Sydney Referee:— “M. McCarten will again be on Limerick in his Australian engagements, tut L. J. Ellis is coming to Sydney to do F. D. Jones’ light riding. Ellis is a really good horseman. having won about 40 races in New Zealand this season and in Sydney should get a fair amount of riding, apart from what he will do for Jones.” The crack English hurdle jockey, G. Duller, does not ride in steeplechases in his own country, but when he recently visited America he departed from that custom. It was necessary, if he was anxious to ride over the jumps, as there is no hurdle racing in America. Steeplechasing appeals more to public taste. Duller, who rides over hurdles with leathers as short as almost any flat jockey, had the mount on the topweight. Elder, in the Green Valley Steeplechase Handicap, 2 miles, at Pimlico (Maryland' on the sth of last month. Going to the front from the other eight runners at the first fence, Elder was not headed, and, as the fact of losing a leather did not disconcert Duller in the least, his horsemanship greatly impressed the American critics. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. CONCLUSION OF WINTER MEETING. THE WINTER HURDLE RACE. BEAU CAVALIER WINS EASILY. AN INVESTMENT INCREASE. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, July 14. The Wellington Racing Club’s Winter meeting concluded at Trentham in fine bright weather. The course was sticky after heavy frost. Beau Cavalier won the Winter Hurdles from end to end. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £68,978, as compared with last year’s third day returns of £66,395 10/-, an increase of £2,582 10/-. The total for the meeting was £157,300, as against last year’s return of £147,973, an increase of £9,327. The following are the results: — TALAVERA HURDLES, £270. One and ahalf miles. 13 M. D. and J. McLennan’s ch g Olympic, by Polydamon—Gay, aged, 9.2, car. 9.4 (M. Nicoll) .. 1 10 H. L. Kingan’s ch m Lady Gay, aged, 9.11 (A. Jenkins) 2 3 W. S. Clark’s b g Erin-go-Bragh, aged, 9.0 (R. Orange) 3 Also started.—l Quincoma 10.13, 2 Sir Moment 10.7, 5 Star Shell 10.1, 4 Lady Passenger 9.13, 7 Waltzer 9.2, 2 Chickwheat 9.12. 8 Hymgreat 9.4. 6 Red Bank 9.3, car. 9.4, 11 Good Sport 9.2, 14 Wheel 9.0, Ruby Ring 9.0. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third, Ruby Ring was fourth. Time, 3min lAsecs. NOVICE HANDICAP, £220. Six furlongs. 5 V. Riddiford’s ch g Historic, by Nassau—Brayton, 3yrs, 9.6 (B. H. Morris) 1 1 T. A. Duncan’s br g Consent, 2yrs, 9.11 (L. G. Morris) 2 6 J. R. Nicol’s br f Veronese, 3yrs, 9.0 (G. Ridgway) 3 Also ran. —6 Dancing Star 9.0, 3 Tea Rose 9.3, 7 Battle Torque 9.0, 4 Tripoa ! 9.0. Won by a head, five lengths between I second and third, Dancing Star was fourth. , Time, Imin 19secs. CROFTON HANDICAP, £260. Seven furlongs. 4 C. F. Johnston’s blk g Gold Cure, by Gold Soult —Engari, 3yrs 9.13 (A. Hobson) 1 9 H. T. Hume’s b g Teri, 6yrs, 10.5, car. 10.2 (P. Burgess) 2 12 C. F. Vallance’s b g Grand National syrs, 9.4 (A. McDonald) 3 Also ran.—6 Maui 10.9. 7 King Mart 10.6, 5 Carintha 9.13, 1 Pangolin 9.13, 10 Rotowhero 9.9, 3 Marjoram 9.4, 8 Clavers 9.3, 2 The Mug 9.0, 14 Handsome 9.0, 11 Volplane 9.0. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time, Imin 37 secs. WINTER HURDLES, £lOOO. Second £2OO, third £lOO. Two and a-quarter miles. 2 A. G. Quartley’s b g Beau Cavalier, by Chesterfield—Finland mare, aged, 10.2 (S. Henderson' .... 1 3 C. F. Vallance’s b g Red Fuschia, syrs, 11.4 (A. McDonald) .. .. 2 4 W. G. Craig’s b g Gaze, aged, 10.4 (A. S. Ellis) 3 Also started. —1 Nukumai 11.13, 6 Aberfeldy 10.1, 6 Mia Bella 9.8, 8 Nucleus 9.3, 10 Kilburn 9.0, 11 Braeman, car. 9 Kauri Park 9.0, 7 Patuki car. 9.24, 12 Vexatious 9.0. Won by six lengths, four lengths between second and third. Mia Bella and Kauri Park ran a dead heat for fourth place. Aberfeldy fell and brought down Kilburn. Time, 4min 33secs. WINTER OATS, £5OO. One mile. 4 H. T. Smith’s ch g Fairy Herald, by Clarenceux—Fairy Benzie, aged 9.0 (J. Campbell! 1 8 R. D. Hine's b m Queen Arch, 5 yrs, *9.5 (A. Tinker) 2 10 C. Louisson’s b m Kilmiss, aged, 9.0 (T. Green) 3 Also ran.—s Black Mint 11.2, 1 Taboo 10.11. 3 Day Guard 9.10, 15 Star Ranger 9.9, 9 Monaghan 9.5, 6 Horomea 9.5, 7 Beaumont 9.4, 13 Huikai 9.0, 12 Bonogne 9.2, 2 Avro 9.0, 16 Gardant 9.0, 14 Kalos 9.0, 11 No Favours 9.0. Won by five lengths, three lengths separating second and third, Beaumont was fourth. Time, Imin 50secs. JULY STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £5OO, second £lOO, third £5O. About three miles. 2 H. A. Swaffield's b g Kawini, by Formative —Miss Winnie, aged, 10.10 (R. Olive) 1 4 J. M. Samson’s b g Tuki, aged, 10.5 (A. E. Ellis) 2 3 F. F. Newman’s b g Matu, 6yrs, 9.6 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started.—s Comical 10.9, car. 9.13, 1 Brigadier Bill 10.6, 6 Passin’ Through 9.0, car. 9.24. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Comical was the only other finisher. Passin’ Through lost his rider, and Brigadier Bill fell. Time, 6min 48secs. ONSLOW HANDICAP, £3OO. Six furlongs. 2 H. P. F. Blundell’s blk g Duke Abbey, by Quin Abbey—Kinetic, 4yrs, 10.4 (R. Reed) 1 4 W. H. Gaisford’s b g Chelone, 3yrs 9.2 (L. G. Morris! 2 1 R. B. Hine’s b h King Lu, syrs, 11.5 (A. Tinker) 3 Also ran.—s Oration 9.5, 8 Decoy Bird 9.3, 3 Catkin 9.2, 6 Kilperon 9.0, 7 Ronaki 9.0. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Catkin was fourth. Time, Imin KIA ORA HANDICAP, £260. Six furlongs. 2 R. T. McKenzie’s br g Callanmore, by Absurd—Black Ada, 3yrs, 9.12 (T. Green) 1 6 J. Lindsay’s b g Meadow Lark, 3 yrs, 9.2 (B. Brodie) 2 3 W. Higgins’ b g Mark Mint, 3yrs, 9.12 (R. Reed) 3 Also ran.—l Orchus 9.5, 5 Grey Mist 9.4, 8 Greyfinch 9.2, 4 Inflame 9.0, 7 Art-ow Boy 9.0, 9 Vindication 9.0. Won by two lengths, a length separating second and third, Greyfinch was fourth. Time, Imin sisecs.

“I saw freezing workers picking out matches from among their sovereigns,” said Mr J. C. Frew, of Southbridge, at the meeting held in Christchurch to discuss unemployment causes (says the Sun). “There were more sovereigns than matches,” he added. “Such young men, instead Of putting their sovereigns on horses, should con- < tribute to an unemployment scheme-”

COMMENT ON THE RACING. KAWINI’S PERSISTENCY REWARDED. T. GREEN LEADING JOCKEY. (Special to the Times.) Wellington, July 14 Quincoma was made a very hot favourite in the Hack Hurdles. He had a chance until he hit hard at the fence nearing the seven furlong post, and although he ran up on the turn again, he was a beaten horse. Olympic ran up on the turn and had a good lead at the last fence. He stopped badly in the run home, but won nicely. Erin-go-Bragh was the medium of good support, but after making all the running, he stopped and was beaten into third place by Lady Gay, who ran a good race. Sir Moment was the second favourite, but the only time he showed up was in the straight. Ruby Ring finished fourth after giving the field the best part of a furlong start over the last half of the journey. Red Bank and Lady Passenger were fair only, while Hymgreat did not run so well as in his race on Thursday. Chick wheat again jumped poorly. Olympic paid a big dividend. Another warm favourite, in Consent, went under in the Novice Handicap, although he made a big bid for the race. Historic, however, receiving a year and 51b and showing great improvement on his race the first day, was just a little too good in a battling finish. Historic was always well up. Dancing Star showed the most early speed, but she stopped badly in the run home and was headed off for third money by Veronese. The efforts of the others were a long way below Historic and Consent. The favourites failed again in the Crofton Hack Handicap for Pangolin had every chance, and reaching the front after two furlongs had been covered, could only finish fifth. The other well-backed pair, The Mug and Marjoram, never threatened danger, although they were close up at the finish. Gold Cure won very decisively after being prominent throughout. As a matter of fact, Gold Cure was not extended at any stage. Teri ran a good race. He was lame before the start, but occupied a handy position in the running and outstayed all but Gold Cure. Gand National ran his best race for some time. Maui came into fourth place from the rear of the field, and King Mart, who was another right back early, finished well up. Beau Cavalier was always a winner in the Winter Hurdles Handicap and in the finish nothing had any chance with him. He settled down in the lead after the first fence had been jumped and thereafter was never challenged, giving a brilliant display over his fences. Red Fuschia was never further back than fourth or fifth and he was the only one who looked likely at any stage to get to the winner. He found the task of conceding 161bs, however, far too much for him, but all the same he ran a great race. Gaze seemed to find trouble in getting a position. He was hand}’ early, but soon dropped right back to the rear, making a late run into a fair third place. Probably he was feeling the effects of the soreness which troubled him after his win in the Trentham Hurdles on Wednesday. Mia Bella and Kauri Park dead-heated for the barren honour of fourth position, and they had practically run in that position throughout the contest. Mia Bella flattered a little on the home turn the last time, but it was a short-lived effort. Aberfeldy ran a good race till two hurdles from home, where he was lying fourth and came down, while Kilburn fell over him Aberfeldy might possibly have been in the money. Nukumai lay in the rear of the field until the closing stages of the journey when he moved up and finished behind the fourth pair. He never at any stage flattered his supporters or ran up to his previous two days’ form. The others were outclassed. Aberfeldy was in a very bad way after the race. One of the following runners apparently jumped on his head. Fairy Herald made no race of the Winter Oats, repeating his win in the same race last year. Although drawn on the outer, he secured a good position before the back stretch was covered and turned into the straight behind the leaders, Queen Arch, Day Guard and Kalos. From here Fairy Herald strode right away and gave nothing a chance, while Queen Arch was just as comfortably second. Kilmiss ran over the beaten lot for third money. Beaumont was well up in the running, but again just good enough for fourth position. Day Guard was right up to the straight, where he stopped quickly. Taboo was the favourite and was with the leaders to the straight, where he retired. Black Mint tailed the field to the home stretch, where he came forward and finished well up. Avro was not good enough. Kalos began best of all and to the straight looked a possibility, but he then went right back. Kawini broke his long run of seconds in the July Steeplechase, but he got a big fright from Tuki, who was finishing a good deal the stronger. Matu flattered when he ran up to this pair half a mile from home, but, despite a good race, he was not equal to the effort. Comical flattered for a round in front, but he shirked his fences and was very tired a long way off the post. It does not look good business keeping him at steeplechasing. *Passin’ Through lost his rider at the sod wall the second time when going well, and Brigadier Bill fell at the next fence. Up to that stage Brigadier Bill had not jumped very well, but he was still a possibility when he went out. Great betting was witnessed in the sprint race, Onslow Handicap. King Lu, the favourite, made a great bid, but could not reach Duke Abbey. Chelone, Oration and Ronaki led to the straight and then retired, leaving Chelone in front with Duke Abbey challenging. In a great finish Duke Abbey battled up to beat Chelone by a head. Chelone appeared to give up quickly under real pressure. Catkin ran only a moderate race. The concluding event, Kia Ora Handicap, was a good thing for Callanmore, who won easily after being well up from the start. The strong favourite, Orchus, was never dangerous. Meadowlark improved a little and got second after being prominent from the start, and Mark Mint, who did not begin well, finished on in third place. There was no merit in the running of the others. Inflame was in front at the false rail, but died away badly up the straight. The southerner, Greyfinch, was fair, just getting cut out of third money. Callanmore re-established T. Green at the head of the jockeys’ winning list, R. Reed having tied him again by riding Duke Abbey to victory in the previous race. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT. RE-HANDICAPS FOR ANNUAL RACES. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, July 15. The following re-handicaps for the South Canterbury Hunt meeting have been declared.— Claremont Handicap: Fairy Herald, 61bs penalty. South Canterbury Steeplechase: Mainspring Blbs penalty.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB, THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. A DESPERATE RACE HOME. NAMERA WINS NARROWLY C A RACE TIME RECORD. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, July 15. The Victoria Racing Club’s Grand National meeting was brought to a conclusion at Flemington yesterday. The leading jumping races resulted as follows: GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of £l5, with £2OOO added. Second £4OO, third £2OO. About three miles and a furlong. N. Turnbull’s ch g Namera, by Narcisse —Binnimera, aged, 10.1 (Warner) 1 J. F. Ryan’s b g Nyangay, by Varco —Gyrtona, aged, 11.7 (W. McInnes) 2 K. Calvert’s b g Aral Treaty, by Beau Brocade —White Flag, aged, 9.3, (Tait) 3 Twelve started. Coming to the last fence Nyangay led the field from Oral Treaty, Namera being two lengths behind. Turning into the straight Namera passed Oral Treaty and was on equal terms with Nyangay. Here the latter appeared to slip and collide with Namera. The latter, however, lost little ground. Inside the distance it was a wonderful fight, the two horses racing head and head until within thirty yards of the finishing post. Nyangay then weakened and Namera drew away to win by half a neck, with Oral Treaty four lengths away third. Time, 6min 114secs—a course record. DOUTTA GULLA HURDLES, with £lOOO added. Two miles and a quarter. E. L. Buxton’s b g Valbee, by Valais —Linbee, aged, 10.6 1 J. Fell’s br g Hinare, by All Black— Fobchain, 4yrs, 10.10 2 H. Masterton’s br g Nobility, by Sir Dighton—Avena, 6yrs, 9.5 .. .. 3 Ten started. Won by half a length. Times 4min lOJsecs. RUGBY FOOTBALL. LOCAL GAMES POSTPONED. BOISTEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. Owing to the state of the playing areas caused by the week’s heavy rains, the Southland Rugby Football Union decided to postpone all games set down for decision on Saturday afternoon. The postponement committee met in the morning and although then there was little or no rain falling, the boisterous and cold conditions probably settled all ideas about playing the fixtures. There were many patrons and players who, as the afternoon wore on, criticized the action of the controlling body in declaring all games off. Some stated that Rugby Park was in a better condition for football than the previous Saturday. It has to be remembered however, that the Rugby Union has a big programme of representative fixtures to be played on the park this season and probably they decided to take no risks with the ground. In the circumstances the wisdom of the postponement committee’s action was sound and justifiable. SOUTHLAND v. WAIRARAPA. NEXT SATURDAY’S GAME. THE SOUTHLAND TEAM. By “Onlooker.” Despite the clamourings of the public, players and Press, the selector (Mr A. J. Geddes) of the Southland team to play Wairarapa at Rugby Park next Saturday has not yet been able to finalize his choice so that it may be announced. It is now less than a week to the fixture, but who shall be invited to play for the home side is not known. Surely the players are entitled to fair notice of their inclusion in the team! Some of the chosen are practically certain to come from the sub-unions, and four days (assuming that the team is announced to-morrow morning) is barely sufficient notice to give. What is the delay? Mr Geddes has had his men in training for a fortnight now. He has probably sorted his team out. Then why not let the football world know it? Interest is at fever heat in local Rugby circles just now, but such dilly-dallying in the announcing of the first (and most important) rep. team will soon reduce it to below zero. There may be a reason for it all, but a long suffering football public is inclined to be short-sight-ed in such matters. In all probability the selector will report to the Rugby Union meeting this evening the result of his selection. On the form displayed this season it is likely that the team will be as follows: —Full-back.— G. OUGHTON. (Star) —Three-quarters.— E. H. DIACK, D. MURRAY, B. GEDDES (Pirates) (Star) (Pirates) —Five-eighths.— j. McAuliffe j. r. bell (Star) 9 (Star) -Half-Back.— J. JOHNSON (Pirates) —Wing-forward— B. McEWAN (Southern) —Front Row.— J. HOWDEN T. ROBERTS (Star) (Pirates) —Lock.— S. BATCHELER (Pirates) —Side Supports.— R. BIRD W. SOUTHERN (Pirates) (Blues) —Back Row.— H. McKENZIE N. McLEOD (Central) (Eastern) IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. The weather was fine for the continuation of outdoor sports yesterday. The Rugby competition provided a day of surprises. Ponsonby and University, the two leading teams were both defeated, but are so far ahead on points that they cannot be displaced and will play off next Saturday week. Results were: — Manukau 18 beat Ponsonby 13. Grammar School 9 beat University 3. College Rifles 14 beat North Shore 3. City 6 beat Grafton 3. Training College 3 beat Marist 0. The following team has been picked to represent Auckland against Thames in Auckland next Saturday:—Paewai, Minns, L. Hook, R. Hook, Henkin, Falwasser, Jeffries, Keene, Palmer, Findlayson, Wanoa, Batty, Anderson, Knight, Cathcart. WELLINGTON. Poneke 16 beat Old Boys 12. Oriental 17 beat Athletic 5. 'Varsity 20 beat Berhampore 6. Wellington 8 beat Marist 0. Eastbourne 19 beat Petone 3. The senior Rugby championship table now’ stands as follows: Poneke 20 points; ’Varsity 19, Oriental 18, Old Boys 13, Athletic 13, Petone 10, Eastbourne 9, Marist 8, Berhampore 5, Wellington 5. DUNEDIN. University A 24 beat Pirates 7. Taieri 5 beat Southern 0. Kaikorai 17 beat Alhambra 3. Union 8 beat Zingari 5. University B 25 beat Dunedin 6. SOUTH TARANAKI. Okaiawa 25, Athletic 3. Hawera 17, Kaponga 6. Opunake 14, Waimate 3.

FIRST CHALLENGE MATCH. CANTERBURY DEFENDS RANFURLY SHIELD. SOUTH CANTERBURY DEFEATED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 14. The first Ranfurly Shield challenge match was played at Lancaster Park to-day when Canterbury beat South Canterbury by 29 points to 9. The match was regarded as of some importance as a guide to the local team’s form in view of the important match with Wairarapa on Wednesday. About 12,000 witnessed the game. In the first spell Canterbury played against a strong wind and at the end of the spell the score was even—six all (Canterbury two tries and South Canterbury a try and a penalty goal). All through the spell the South Canterbury side showed almost entire lack of cohesion and seemed content to remain on the defensive although the forwards were vigorous and fast and by clever footwork had the Canterbury backs in trouble very often. Had they then followed the obviously correct tactics of high kicking and following up they might have held some advantage in the scores while they had the wind. In the second spell, South Canterbury surprised the spectators with stubborn defence for 20 minutes but thereafter the speedy Canterbury backs showed undoubted superiority and ran up a big score which was considerably augumented by Chesley’s excellent goal kicking. For South Canterbury, penalty goals were kicked by Halstead and Fairbrother, the latter’s being a magnificent kick against the wind 40 yards out and a try scored by Manning who was outstanding as leader of the visitors’ forwards. For Canterbury, tries were scored by Oliver, Chesley (2), Grant, Hart (2), and Fookes, seven in all, of which Chesley converted four. RUGBY LEAGUE. ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA. VISITORS WIN THE RUBBER. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, July 15. In wet, cold weather, on a muddy ground and in the presence of 44,000 spectators England defeated Australia in the second Rugby League Test by eight points to nil. The teams were:— England:—O’Sullivan, Ellaby, Oliver, Brough, Askin, Rees, Parkin, Horton, Sicilian, Fildes, Burgess, Thompson, Bentham. Australia: Hardy, Byrne, Gorman, Craig, Maher, Weissel, Busch, Steinohrt, Treweeke, Armbruster, Yorke, Justice, Dempsey. The weather conditions favoured the visitors and from the commencement they showed greater command in handling the greasy ball, giving an exhibition of control better than any other seen in recent years. The Englishmen’s footwork was also wonderful and the Australians appeared to be outclassed. England’s score was made up of two tries scored by Ellaby and Parkin, one being converted by O’Sullivan. The game was played in steady rain. Australia throughout, being on the defensive, were never able to carry an attack into English territory. The play on the day left no doubt that the visitors are a better team and will return with well-merited Ashes, having won two out of three tests. —Australian Press Association. IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. Richmond 16 beat Devonport 14. Ponsonby 11 drew with Marist 11. Newton 5 beat Ellerslie 2. DUNEDIN. Christian Brothers 29 beat Athletic 0. Pacific 13 drew with Kaikorai 13 SOCCER. IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. Chatham Cup: Y.M.C.A. 4 beat Ponsonby 1. Falcon Cup: First round— North Shore 4 beat Onehunga 2. Tramways 2 beat Belmont 2. Northcote 3 beat Glen Eden 1, Manurewa 3 beat Tamaki 1. Metropolitan 6 beat Swanson 3. Corinthians 4 beat Rangers 2 WELLINGTON. Chatham Cup final: Petone 3 beat Marist 2. First A Challenge Cup: Diamonds 5 beat Thistle 2. Institute 4 beat Seatoun 3. Y.M.C.A. 4 beat Hospital 1. DUNEDIN. Northern 9 beat Technical Old Boys 3. High School Old Boys 8 beat Y.M.C.A. 0. Maori Hill 2 beat Mornington 1. GOLF. QUEEN’S PARK CLUB. RESULTS OF STROKE HANDICAP. Players participating in the stroke handicap on the Park on Saturday were well enough served by the overhead conditions, but the fairways were in a very heavy state and the greens hopeless as far as an accurate putting surface was concerned, being in some cases regular quagmires. As a result the scores suffered severely. A. Tapper had a comfortable win among the seniors, his score, 90—16—74, being five strokes better than the nearest competitors, W. Gellatly, 91—12—79 and W. E. Halder, 98—27—79. W. R. Mabson headed the junior field with a card reading 106—29—77, C. Campbell, 106 —27 —79, being second and H. T. Thompson 102—22—80, third. QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. DRAW FOR TO-DAY. The following is the draw for the Scott Cup to commence at 1 o’clock to-day. To start at Bonnie Jean: Mrs Chartres v. Mrs Scott, Mrs Georgeson v. Mrs McFarlane, Mrs Fordyce v. Mrs Dixon, Mrs Clow v. Mrs Longuet, Miss Hughes v. Mrs Smith, Mrs Tait v. Mrs Millar, Miss M. Stout v. Mrs Halder, Mrs Wilson v. Miss D. Stout, Miss D. McCallum v. Mrs Rankin. To start at Blighty: Mrs Lucy v. Miss Coutts, Mrs Stalker v. Mrs Lawless, Mrs Peters v. Miss McNeil, Mrs McCallum v. Mrs Robertson, Miss Roscoe v. Mrs Hamilton, Mrs H. Wilson v. Miss Ross, Mrs Ford v. Mrs Mabson, Mrs Collins v. Mrs McHugh, Mrs Pope v. Mrs Adam, Miss G. Rankin a bye. EASTERN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP. COMPSTON’S BRILLIANT WIN. New York, July 14. At Delaware, Pennsylvania, Archie Compston (England) playing brilliant golf captured the eastern open championship with a total of 287. Aubrey Boomer was placed fifth with a total of 293. Compston was severely censured by the committee and onlookers for causing a needless two-hour delay of the finals.—Australian Press Association. CRICKET. ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. BIG SCORES REGISTERED. London, July 13. Following are the results of county cricket matches: Gloucester v. Essex: Gloucester, first innings, 523 (Dipper 86, Hammond 244, Lyon 50). Raison five for 104. Second innings

30 for three. Essex, first innigs, 161 (Mills four for 46). They followed on and scored 388 (O’Connor 124, Russell 113). Par ker eight for 155, Gloucester won by seven wickets. Derbyshire v. Yorkshire: Derbyshire, first innings, 234 (Jackson 85). Leyland four for 47. Second innings, 199 (Storer 57). Macaulay five for 76. Yorkshire, first innings, 485 for eight declared (Holmes 67, Mitchell 91, Sutcliffe 111, Leyland 149). Worthington four for 67. Yorkshire won by an innings and 52 runs. Kent v. Hampshire: Kent, first innings, 363 (Hardinge 64, Ashdown 136). Second innings 120 for two wickets (Deed not out 71). Hampshire, first innings, 131. Freeman six for 57. They followed on and scored 350 (Mead 130). Freeman five for • 132. Kent won by eight wickets. Sussex v. Warwickshire: Sussex, first innings, 481 (Bowley 75, Langridge 85, H. Parks 127). Warwickshire, first innings, 308 (Parsons 130, Santali 59). Tate six for 75. Second innings 345 for six (Groom’ not out 104, Santali not out 71). Sussex won on the first innings. Notts v. Northants: Nottinghamshire, first innings, 298 (Geo. Gunn 71). Jupp seven for 110. Second innings, 360 for three, declared (Geo. Gunn 159, Carr not out 100). Northamptonshire, first innings, 154 (Walden 54). Richmond five for 45. Second innings 296 (Bellamy 78). Barratt five for 53. Notts won by 208 runs. Lancashire v. Worcestershire: Lancashire, first innings, 446 (Hallows 154, Watson 115). Worcestershire, first innings, 127. R. Tyldesley five for 36. Following on, they compiled 474 for eight (Gibbons 140, Fox not out 148). Lancashire won on the first innings. Staffordshire v. West Indies: Staffordshire, first innings, 99 and second 181 (Horner 64). West Indies, first innings, 159 (Chailoner 71). Second innings, 132 for

two (Challoner 57)« West Indies won by eight wickets. The result of the Leicestershire v. Somerset match is not available. Eton v. Harrow: Eton 126 (Akers Douglas 42). Robinson four for 13 and Welch two for three. Second innings, 44 for two. Harrow 234 (Welch not out 70). Jelf four for 48.—Australian Press Association — United Service. ENGLISH PLAYERS’ AVERAGES. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, July 14. The following are the cricket averages:— BATTING.

TENNIS. DAVIS CUP MATCHES. ITALY v. CZECHO SLOVAKIA. New York, July 13. In the Davis Cup final of the European zone at Milan, Morpurgo (Italy) beat Macenauer (Czecho-Slovakia), 6—3, 6 —3, 6—4, and Kozeluh (Czecho-Solvakia), beat Gaselini (Italy) 6—l, 9—7, 3—6, 6 —4.—■ Australian Press Association. DOUBLES TO CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Milan, July 14. In the Davis Cup match Kozeluh and Macenauer (Czecho-Slovakia) beat Morpurgo and Gaselini (Italy), B—6,8 —6, 4 —6, 6—4, 6—4. —Australian Press Association United Service. CYCLING. ROAD RACE AT PETONE. Wellington, July 15. The Port Nicholson Cycling Club held a 26 mile road race at Petone. Evans and Driberg deadheated with Hart a close J third. J. Montrose, on Hmin., put up i fastest time and Bellman (l|min) gained second fastest time. The winners took 7lmin and the scratch men did the distance in 66min ssec. J. Smith collided with a spectator and had to receive medical attention before being taken to his home. (Continued on Next Page.)

BOWLS. NEW ZEALANDERS IN SCOTLAND. A WIN AT EDINBURGH. London, July 13. The New Zealand team (146) defeated Edinburgh Leight (112). The New Zealand skips’ scores were as follows: Addess 33—26, Sole 21—16, Carson 34—17, Hill 17—24, Hutchison 20—16, Parker 21—13.—Australian Press Association. DEFEATED BY LANARKSHIRE. London, July 14. The New Zealand bowlers (112) were defeated by Lanarkshire (121). The skips’ scores were: Carson 12—20, Grant 18—17, Hutchison 27—15, Moffatt 19—24, Hill 23—19, Parker 13—26.—Australian Press Association—United Service. SUVA TOURNAMENT. Suva, July 14. In the bowling tourney the semi-finals of the Pacific Pennant resulted: Lewis (South Australia) 23, Sutton (New South Wales) 14, Moore (South Australia) 25, Wise (New South Wales) 28. Totals: South Australia 48; New South Wales 42. Caugley (Fiji) 32, Morgan (New Zealand) 14, Pickett (Fiji) 20, Miller (New Zealand) 13. Totals: Fiji 52; New Zealand 27. ■ Scores in the Pacific championship singles were: Anderson (Victoria) beat Williams (Fiji) 29—4; White (Victoria) beat Walters (Victoria) 27—12; Butler (Victoria) beat Johnston (Victoria) 25—17.—Australian Press Association. BOXING. GRIFFITHS DEFEATS HUGHES. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, July 15. Tommy Griffiths (Dunedin), defeated Archie Hughes (Australia), on points in a 15-round contest on Saturday evening. The decision in favour of Griffiths was subject to a good deal of criticism. RIFLE SHOOTING. BOYCE TROPHY COMPETITION. The Boyce trophy competition which was to have been fired along with a practice on the Otatara Range on Saturday afternoon was postponed by the weather committee who did not forsee that the afternoon wcjild turn out as fine as it did. On Tuesday evening a committee meeting of the Miniature Rifie Club will be held at 7 o’clock in the Civic Band rooms, Esk street, to be followed by an executive committee meeting of the Invercargill Defence Rifle Club. THE BISLEY MEETING. London, July 13. At the Bisley meeting Captain Castle (South Africa) won the Alexandra Challenge Cup with a score of 69.—Australian Press Association. THE KING’S PRIZe.. ENGLISHMAN THE WINNER. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, July 14. Corporal Hale (England) won the King’s Prize with a score of 283. Lieutenant Burke (Canada) was second with 280. — Australian Press Association—United Service. ROWING. AUSTRALIAN OARSMEN’S SUCCESS. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, July 14. At the Kingston regatta the Australian, Pearce, easily won the senior sculls of seven furlongs in 4mins 40secs. Guye was second. —Australian Press Association—United Service.

Tyldeslev [nn. n.o Runs Av’ge. 27 7 1740 79.82 Hendren 29 6 1836 79.82 Leyland 20 3 1344 80.05 Hammond 27 5 1733 78.77 Sutcliffe 23 4 1463 75.04 Mead 26 4 1647 74.86 Hallows 27 4 1569 68.21 Sandhan 25 3 1449 65.86 Hobbs (not qualified) 13 3 782 78.20 BOWLING. Runs W’kts Av’ge. Larwood .. .. 1151 74 Freeman 2771 172 16.11 R. Tvldesley .. .. 1336 75 17.81 Tate 1939 100 19.39 1767 18.60 Robinson 1634 84 19.45 Gilligan 1086 54 20.11 White 1555 77 20.19 Others are: Rhodes (eleventh) 1145 55 20.81 Staples (twelfth) 1614 77 20.96 McDonald (fourteenth) .. .. 2067 78 21.09