SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20662, 18 April 1929, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Nominations for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting' are due tonight. Oamaru Jockey Club’s Winter meeting nominations close this evening at 8 o’clock. The Whangarei Racing Club’s Autumn meeting opens to-day and extends over Saturday next. The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting opens to-morrow, with the first race set down for noon. Latest advice is to the effect that A. E. Ellis will ride Silver Paper in his start for the Ormond Gold Cup contest. A good judge at Riccarton states that Rapier has gone into his winter quarters as sound as a bell of brass. The North Island cross-country season will open with the Masterton Racing Club’s Winter fixture set for May 4th. Taranaki trainer, 0. Cox, is reported to be taking a smart three-year-old filly, Hying Binge, by Chief Ruler —Cushla, to Hastings. SilVer Paper, Gascony, Cimabue and Great Charter should provide a fine race in the Ormond Gold Cup if saddled for the fray. Provided all goes well with him during the next five or six weeks, Radiate is going to be a fancied Riccarton cross-country performer. Despite the fact that Mr G. Paul’s Papatu is classed in the North Island as a weakhearted racer, he may run well in Hawkes Bay Cup. Keen-eyed watchers at the recent Avondale meeting picked Songbird's half-sister, Value, by Paper Money—Grey Linnet, out as an early winner. A considerable amount of Wanganui coin is likely to be invested on F. Tilley’s pupils, Cashier and Thrift, at the Hawkes Bay J.C’s. Autumn meeting. The annual meeting of the N.Z. Racing Conference will be held in Wellington on July 12. Notices of motion for the session will be received up to May 20. In addition to entries for the ■ F.P.T.C. Winter meeting acceptances will also be received for the N.Z. Sires’ Produce Stakes, a three-year-old event for free-legged juveniles. At Riccarton on Tuesday morning the three-year-old Invercargill filly, Kate Kelly, beat Countersign over half a mile, but the time was not very fast. Ngingo Ngingo, a winner at Cheviot, is by Southlander Matchlight from Tracey Princess, by Prince Imperial from Rose, by General Tracey, and paces well. The opinion is expressed in the North

Island that although Reremoana is not so brilliant as he used to be, he is still capable of running out a fast mile contest. Of Sir George Clifford’s representatives in work at Riccarton, Prickles (by the Southland sire, Panmure) and Impertinence continue to do well at Riccarton. The imported four-year-old English gelding, Honeycomb, has been developing 'galloping ability at Riccarton of late and may win a race during the winter season. Six-year-old mare. Bisox, by Bisognc— Canary Creeper, who was one of the most consistent performers in Maoriland last season, is working well again on the Hawera tracks. It is reported that Gold Mint (A. J. Peart) was schooled over two flights of hurdles at Riccarton on Tuesday morning and jumped safely, but screwed at his fences. Night March did not do well at Riccarton last winter, but his trainer subsequently fathomed the cause, and he may do better this year in view of a trip to Sydney in the spring. The four-year-old mare, Bourse, by Lirnond—Commerce, who hardly raced up to expectations, has been sent from the North Island to Canterbury to be mated with imported Silverado next season. A northern writer describes Silver Paper as “brilliant and steadily improving. Another thing in his favour is, he can gallop on any sort of going. Hard or soft, his perfect action carries him over or through

One of the most interesting events at the Hawkes Bay J.C. meeting to-morrow will be the Porangahau Handicap (6f), in which Toxeuma (8.9), Moa Bird (7.13), Great Charter (8.4) and Merry Mint (7.2) are favoured acceptors.

It is expected that there will be a very liberal response from Southland owners when entries close this (Thursday) evening for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter fixture on May 9t.h and 11th. The last race each day at 4.30 p.m. will suit southerners.

The Feilding .J.C’s. jubilee year begins in July.. The club has decided to offer a 100-guinea gold cup, in addition to the prize money, for the big race at the November meeting, and for the Easter fixture a patron has donated a 100-guinea gold cup for the Easter cup contest.

There is a handy collection of gallopers working on the Marton course at present. They include, (says the Taranaki News) recent good winners in Royal Damon, Nucleus, Vast Acre and Oral, .while Brigadier Bill, Banjuke, Alaric, Nasselle, Red Lane and others are doing well.

Hunting Boy (Hunting Song—Sheila), who cost the punters a lot of money at Wairarapa by dropping his pilot at the post (says a Taranaki writer), features in the Nursery Handicap at Hawkes Bay and has been awarded topweight. He is a really good sort and should not be long in returning the money lost on him on Easter Saturday.

The Otago Times Christchurch correspondent reports that the Riccarton trainer, T. Lloyd, is laid aside as the result of an accident. He was riding a hack with a yearling on the lead. The youngster pulled back, while the hack reared, Lloyd being pulled out of the saddle. He landed on his right shoulder, breaking the collarbone.

That one-time great sprinter, and more than useful hurdler, Peneus (says the Tara naki Daily News), has probably run his last race, and few horses have stronger claims to be pensioned off. On the flat he won many big sprint handicaps, his most notable success being in the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap in 1924. Over hurdles he ran with considerable success also, and last season won the Styx Hurdles at the Grand National meeting, the Karamu Hurdles at Hastings, the Campbell Hurdles at Ellerslie and the Turamoe Hurdles at Hastings in the winter.

Among the commissions executed by Mr T. S. Roulston, of Hastings (says the Hawkes Bay Tribune), while in Sydney was the purchase for Mr T. H. Lowry of a yearling colt'by the imported Phalaris horse Legionaire from the imported mare Bees in Amber, by Honey Bee—Miss Desmond, by Desmond —Sonata, by Petrarch. This colt was bred at the now dispensed Kingsfield (N.S.W.) Stud and was secured at 725 guineas.

Punter all down the coast were on Oral at Masterton on Friday. In fact (remarks

the New Plymouth scribe “Moturoa”) one would have thought that the filly’s name began with an "m.” Genial “Sammy” Gibbons, when'he wan’t busy pulling amber ale for thirsty souls in his pubbery at Marton, is never tired of singing the praises of the daughter of Chief Ruler and his old favourite, Oratress, and it is no fault of Mr Gibbons if his customers did not profit by the filly’s win.

The precise cash value of the stakes to the winners of the principal events at the A.J.C. Autumn meeting were: Sydney Cup, won by Crucis, £5,312 (including £2OO trophy); Sires’ Produce Stakes, won by Honour, £4,903; Champagne Stakes, won by Parkwood, £3,115, with £l5O to the breeder; Doncaster Handicap, won by Karuma, £3,051; St. Lcger Stakes, won by Strephon, £2,474; Autumn Stakes, won by Limerick, £2,474; All-aged Stakes, won by Mollison, £2,274.

Gay Day, one of the early selections for this year's English Derby, is by Gay Crusader from Silver Tag, who is by Sundridge- from Silver Fowl. The “Special Commissioner” of the-London Sporting Life, in writing about Gay Day, says that the colt’s grand-dam, Silver Fowl, hurt herself so badly on wire when she was four years old, that only for R. Wootton’s intervention she would have been shot. “Wootton, however,” writes the “Special Commissioner,” “persuaded her owner to -try to save the mare for the stud, and in 1910 she dropped her first foal—Silver Coin—to Mintagon. This colt was sold for 70gns to go to Brazil, where he won eight races. Following on, there came Silverzin, who won races to the value of £324, and was sold for 150gns; Silver Tag, the dam of Gay Day; Fifinella, who won the New Derby, the New Oaks and stakes to the value of £5,897, and was sold for 12,000gns; Silver Wand, a winner of £519 in stakes, and was sold for 2,300gn5; Silvanite, a winner of £166; Sabian ; Silvern, won stakes worth £28,185, and were sold for 12,000gns; Sirrah; Scrumptious; Soubriquet, a winner of £5,171, and sold for 12,500gn5; Signal; Silvretta, won £968, and sold for 13,000gns; and Sample. In all, the 14 sons and daughters of Silver Fowl won stakes worth £28,185, and were sold for £71,326.” •

It was to the bid of Mr Roukton, of Hawkes Bay (says a Hastings writer), acting under instructions from Mr G. D. Greenwood, the well-known Canterburyowner, that the Saltash—Aries colt was knocked down at 525 guineas at the recent Sydney sales. Saltash is just now best known as the sire of that great three-year-old performer Strephon, while Aries is a mare tracing back on the distaff side to one of the Dominion’s most successful lines of blood. She is by The Welkin (sire of Gloaming) from Armigcra, by the Musket horse Hotchkiss—Armilia, by Castor—Necklace, by Musket—Locket.

Very many followers of the light harness sport will agree with the following remarks made by a Christchurch Star scribe:—‘The North Canterbury-owned trotter, Peter McMillan, was on 120yds in the Domett Handicap, of a mile and a-half. Beginning very quickly, he caught most of his field in less than half a mile and led into the straight. About a hundred yards from the post Peter McMillan, who is usually very solid in all his races, broke and never hit his gait again until pulled up some distance past the winning post. He was beaten by a length by Plum Tree and was four lengtns in front of Great Dillon. After the race H. Murfitt, the owner and rider of Great Dillon, protested against Peter McMillan for galloping. The case was heard by the Judicial Committee and was adjourned till after the following race, when the protest was upheld and Peter McMillan disqualified for the race. The case merited the action taken by the Judicial Committee, although there have been many worse cases this season which have not been punished. There is far too much galloping in trotting races, and the officials of the Cheviot. Club are to be recommended for their action. One feature about the case was the length of time it took' the committee to come to a decision. The case was a clear-cut one and must, have been seen by the stipendiarysteward. so that it should have been settled by the Judicial Committee in a few minutes. In the judgment, E. Redmond, the rider of Peter McMillan, was cautioned for not pulling the trotter back to his gait. It looked as though Redmond was doing his best to steady Peter McMillan, but the trotter appeared as though he was unmanageable.”

Information is to hand from Canterbury to the effect that the well-known turf follower a"nd writer under the pen name of “Slowcoach,” has struck' a new and profitable vein -as a short story writer. Some months ago he sent two short stories to a New York publishing firm and has now been advised that they have been accepted and an invitation extended to furnish more contributions of a similar character—dealing with life and experiences in New Zealand. It is needless to say <hat the fertile brain of “Slowcoach” will prove equal to the demand, and his friends will be pleased to hear that he has found a profitable outlet for his natural bent of story-telling.

The attention of owners and trainers is directed to an advertisement in another column concerning some racing gear lost and a quantity of similar gear, found during railway travelling experiences after the Riverton Racing Club’s Easter fixture.

His many friends of the days when he represented Southland as a Rugby footballer and the Star F.C. in particular, will be pleased to learn that Mr J. H. Stone, of Wanganui, figured as a successful owner, breeder, trainer, and driver at the W.T.C.’s Annual fixture on Saturday last, when he won the Suburban Handicap (Um.), with Electric Gold, and later in the day drove his horse into second place in the Wanganui Stakes (two miles), to Richmond Lass. Starting from 12yds behind, Electric Gold won the Suburban Handicap in 3.32 4-5, and when he finished second from 48yds behind he carved out the two miles in 4.51, hence he appears to be a smart six-year-old horse. In the Suburban Handicap Electric Gold returned a double-figure price. Mr Stone’s light harness representative is a well-bred racer, as Electric Gold is by Gold Bell from Rosina Elect, by Harold Dillon (imp.)—Rose Elect. He bred the horse himself and at the present time owns two of Rosina Elect’s progeny, one of which, a two-year-old colt, is at present in work and displaying some promise, but his dam, unfortunately, died last year. The old Invercargillite prepares his horses in his spare time, and, judging by results, is doing well in a relaxation w’hich he first essayed in his home'town many years ago with some measure of success. SOCCER. DRAW FOR SATURDAY. The following is the draw for the soccer matches to be played on the Showgrounds on Saturdaylnvercargill v. Central (No. 3 ground); Corinthian v. Rangers (No. 2 ground). The following will represent Corinthians against Rangers, kick off at 3 p.m.: Saunders, Cathcart, Dymock, McLellan, Turner, Rudolph, Archbold, Devon, Wright, Morrison. Emergencies: McKay, Adlard, Pinkney, Thom, Stanton. All players are asked to be at the ground at 2 p.m. Any player unable to play please advise secretary before to-morrow. RIFLE SHOOTING. DEFENCE MINIATURE CLUB. Following are the results of yesterday’s shoot of the Invercargill Defence Miniature Rifle Club: —E. Russell 71, M. Sheehan l 70, J. Ayto 70, P. H. Morey 67, G. H. Smith 62, A. Boyle 62, F. Lawton 61, A. Winder 61, G. Kelly 60, M. H. Ramsay 57, A. Smith 55, S. Stewart 55, J. Thompson 53, H. Edmonds 49, G. Withers 34. G. Withers at a subsequent shoot put up the very fine score of 79, the best shot since the club’s inception.

WHANGAREI RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Whangarei, April 15. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Whangarei Racing Club’s meeting on April 18 and 20:— PORTLAND HACK HANDICAP, £135. Six furlongs.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. INTERESTING SPORT PROMISED. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, April 17. Conditions are reported to be excellent for the opening of the Whangarei R.C.’s meeting to-morrow, with the couse a bit soft. The opening event, the Trial Stakes (11.45 a.m.) has attracted the biggest field of the day and it should be a spirited contest, for several of the 17 engaged have recently shown some form. Early speed is sure to tell and therefore bearing this in mind those that are entitled to the position of favourites may be Haviland (Tuohey) and Camp Prince (Gill). There is a nice field of a dozen engaged in the Portland Hack Handicap (12.30 p.m.), but the position is rather complicated by the fact that some of the most promising sorts are engaged later in the afternoon. Two that are in mind are British King and Brilliant Light, and also hailing from the later’s stable is Sea Cob, which suggests that Brilliant Light may be kept for later in the day. British King and Brilliant Light will be prime fancies, but in their absence Big Bertha (Mclnally) may be favourite.

The principal event to-morrow, the McInnes Memorial Handicap (1.15 p.m.) should make for an interesting contest. Branson finished last in both his Avondale essays, Thursby would be better fancied on a soft track, and Hipo is very well. Wenday reads very well, indeed, and her two races at Avondale lend colour to the view thgt she is fast getting back to her form of the early autumn. She started 12 times and was not out of a place, winning four times. Schorr can be fancied on the strength of his two promising showings at' Rotorua. Le Choucas is lightly weighted and should win if in anything like his proper form, while Ti Tree, in the same stable, raced well enough to put her into reckoning. Summed up, it is quite probable that punters will plump for Wenday (Brady), and the Le Choucas —Ti Tree bracket, with Goldfinch riding the stable’s elect.

The Northland Hack Hurdle event (2 o’clock) is confined to seven acceptors and on the face of it the two topweights, Ned Kelly and Odin, look like having the issue to themselves. It is hard to choose between Odin (Warner) and Ned Kelly (Stanway). The open sprint the Stewards’ Handicap (2.45 p.m.) has a nice field of 10 remaining eligible. Subdivision raced prominently at Avondale, The Begum can do better than on the first day at Avondale and is a likely customer here, Melissa, too, has plenty of pace and her winning effort/at Opunake over Bonogne and Benzora was a creditable achievement. Lucy Rose is a distinct possibility and so, too, is Tea Time, who should come up nice and fresh for this job which is not beyond him. Chelone showed his best flash of form at Avondale and if back to form would probably win. Then there is British King, who, if reserved, would not disgrace himself. It is an open event but most money should be forthcoming for The Begum (Cotton) and Subdivision (Taylor). The Settlers Handicap (3.30 p.m.) is a race confined to horses trained in the district, so. not a great deal is known as to their condition.' Perhaps the actual machine fancies may be Gazerin (Jones) and Welcome Home (McTavish). There is rather a. disappointing field of seven in the Maungatapere Hack Handicap (4.15 p.m.)jbut at least, five of them have credentials. Envoy has the best form of the lot for he defeated a splendid field at Ellerslie a fortnight ago. Bulolo failed badly at Avondale recently after leading into the straight but he may improve sufficiently to show up here. Brilliant Light will be suited by the small field. Haviland and Exalted are doubtful starters. It would not occasion surprise if favouritism were disputed by Envoy (Gill) and Bulolo (Ludlow).' Of the 10 remaining in the Waipu Handicap (5 o’clock) no less than half claim prior engagements. The fresh ones are Owairaka, Serang. Barometer, Sleepy Sol, and The Thorn. Perhaps the favourites will be Owairaka (Goulsbro) and The Thom (McTavish). RUGBY TOUR OF AUSTRALIA. CANTERBURY UNION’S OPINION. Christchurch, April 17. The following notice of motion is to be sent by the Canterbury Rugby Union to the New Zealand Union’s annual meeting of delegates next month: “That the union disapproves of the agreement drafted between the New Zealand and New South Wales Rugby Unions in connection with football tours between the two countries and further that the union is of the opinion that this year’s tour of the New Zealand team of Australia should be held one month later than at present.”

LADIES’ HOCKEY.

FIRST COMPETITION MATCHES.

COLLEGIATE AND WINTON SUCCESSFUL.

The first matches of the ( ladies’ hockey Wednesday competition were played yesterday afternoon on Queen's Park. Although rain began to fall just before the matches began, the ground was in good order except for some rough patches near the western end. Several new players were on the ground and although all these showed great promise, referees were called upon often to hold up the game for a. breach of the rules. The Misses Robb, well-known in athletic circles, were notable additions to the Winton team while the Union team has been several additions from last year’s High School team.

Collegiate Defeats Union

In a close game, Collegiate A defeated Union A by_ four goals to one. In the last ten minutes of the game, Union’s defence slackened appreciably and two goals were scored in close succession.

The teams were as follows:—Collegiate: Misses O. Stott; R. Burt, I. Burrell; M. Myers, Madge Mclntyre, N. Thomas; C. McGregor, E. Smith, I. Bell, Mary Mclntyre, K. Murray. Union: Misses D. Hawke; I. Shand, B. Muir; J. Ronalds, M. Woods, L. Fraser; M. Gerken, M. Bishop, P. Small, J. Chalmers, O. Elley. Collegiate attacked and during the first half of the game play was almost all the time in the Union territory. Collegiate had a series of twenty-fives but seemed unable to derive any advantage from them. Finally, after a movement, Miss E. Smith shot hard and scored. Collegiate 1, Union 0. Play remained down in the Union half of the field and after a scramble on the goal line, Miss I. Bell got the ball past the goalie making Collegiate’s score two. Just before half-time, Union rallied and, securing the ball from Miss L. Fraser, shot hard, the ball going in from the goalie’s stick. The score stood at 2 —l at halftime.

Play was uneventful during the second half but Miss E. Smith, receiving from Miss K. Murray, was successful in adding another goal to Collegiate’s score which was completefl just before time by Mi.ss Mary Mclntyre who shot a good high goal. Mr F. Hinton acted as referee. Winton Defeats Collegiate.

Collegiate put up a very good stand against a fairly good team from Winton in which it was interesting to note that Mrs Baird took a place again, having been granted a transfer from the Ohai Club.

The teams were as follows:—Winton: Misses M. Ixxlge; K. Hamilton, M. Balch; E. McDermott, M. Watson, V. Robb; H. Horner, E. Bratton, Mrs Baird, Misses B. Robb and B. Egerton. Technical: Misses I. McKenzie: E. Clark, Q. Geddes; B. Thomas, M. Hunt, B. Swale; N. Bell, M. Menzie, M. Boyles, V. Bell, F. Rolland.

Winton attacked and shortly after play began, Miss Huia Horner shot a goal from a wing movement. Miss M. Boyles led a Technical attack and carried the play to the Winton circle where after a. good offensive Miss E. Clark shot to the side of the goal and got the ball past the Winton goalie. One all. After varying play a promising movement was initiated by Miss M. Watson and Mrs Baird who carried the ball down, passing at a critical moment to Miss Egerton who again passed to Miss Horner but Miss Rolland stopped the rush at the right moment. A free hit was then awarded to Technical for a forward pass from Mrs ’Baird to Miss Homer, but play continued in the Technical territory- and shortly before half-time, Miss B. Robb passed in to Miss Egerton who scored. Technical continued the good defense of the first half and finally worked the play up to the Winton quarters where after a fierce struggle in front of the posts. Miss Clark again shot a goal for Technical. Winton inaugurated a hot attack and several attempts were made at shooting a goal by the Winton forwards but good work by the goalie and the Technical backs averted the flanger. A very good combined movement was begun by Miss Horner who, securing the ball near the Technical twenty-five, hit high over the head of Miss V. Bell and followed up. At the circle she hit in to Mrs Baird who made a good shot which was stopped by a Technical back. Miss V. Robb secured immediately, however, and scored well. Winton 3, Technical 2. After a short, period of close work in the Technical circle, Miss M. Watson shot and scored. Almost immediately afterward, Winton forwards carried the ball again into the circle where Miss E. Bratton scored. The final score was made just before time when after a good attack by Technical Miss Q. Geddes shot high and made the final score: Winton 5, Technical 3. Mr E. Tavener refereed the match.

SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION.

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE

The first meeting of the executive of the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association was held on Tuesday evening Mr P. Gilfedder presiding over the following delegates:— Misses C. McGregor, M. Mclntyre, Elley; Messrs L. S. O’Sullivan, F. Burrell, E. Hodge and J. Matheson. The transfer of Mrs Baird from the Ohai Club to the Winton Club was approved of. Mr Burrell reported that repairs were to be effected on the pavilion at the Queen’s Park.

The annual report and balance sheet of the New Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Association was discussed. Several delegates supported the project of the All Black hockey tour to the Empire tournament to be held at South Africa. Mr Gilfedder outlined schemes for organizing the tour. Mr L. S. O’Sullivan M.A, was elected president of the Southland'Association consequent on the retirement of Hr Gilfedder from that position. Mr O’Sullivan has already done good work for the Eastern and Western District Associations and was a member of the executive last year. SOUTHERN DISTRICT SUB-ASSOCIA-TION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Southern District Ladies’ Hockey Sub-Association held on Saturday evening, April 13, was attended by Messrs D. Stirling, president, H. Brown, D. Casey, W. Blair, K. McKenzie, H. Golden, E. Buckingham, A. Coster, J. Dickson, A. Fleming and the Rev. Evans. The report stated that the past season on the whole had been very successful. The shield matches during the season were on the whole enjoyable and provided even and keen contests, Fortrose eventually winning the shield with Otara runners-up. There were six teams competing in the competition with some young and keen players. During the season a trial match was played to select a representative team. This team played a match with a Southland representative team, suffering defeat to the tune of 7 goals to 1 goal. They also met the Western Sub-Associations in Invercargill and again were defeated by 8 goals to 1 goal, in each case the players acquitting themselves creditably. The association had one player selected for the Southland representative team, in the late Flora McKenzie, who came to an untimely death during the New Zealand tournament held at Timaru. The whole-hearted sympathy of this subassociation goes out to her parents and other members of the family. With the object of fostering enthusiasm among the clubs a seven-a-side tourney was held on August 11- The support from the local clubs was very gratifying. The thanks of the association are due to the referees who officiated during the season.The balance-sheet showed a credit of £lO 16/-. The adoption of the report and balance-sheet was then moved and carried. The following office-bearers were elected: Patron, Mr K. G. McKenzie senior; president, Mr D. Casey; vice-presidents, Messrs D. Stirling and J. Dickson; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Golden ; delegates to Southland Association, Rev. Evans. and Mr D. Stirling; selector, Rev. Evans. I

It was decided to open the competitions on Saturday, April 27. The Rev. Evans moved that a seven-a-side tournament be held this season on the last Saturday in June.

The draw for the first round of the competition is as follows: April 27—Gorge Road v. Waimahaka, at Gorge Road; Tokanui v. Otara, at Tokanui; Waikawa v. Fortrose, at Waikawa.

May 4—Qorge Road v. Fortrose, at Fortrose; Waimahaka v. Tokanui, at Waimahaka; Waikawa v. Otara, at Otara.

May 11—Gorge Road v. Tokanui, at Gorge Road; Waimahaka v. Waikawa, at Waikawa; Otara v. Fortrose, at Fortrose.

May 18—Gorge Road v. Otara, at Otara; Waimahaka v. Fortrose, at Waimahaka; Tokanui v. Waikawa, at Tokanui. May 25 —Gorge Road iv. Waikawa, at* Gorge Road; Waimahaka v. Otara, at Otara; Tokanui v. Fortrose, at Fortrose. BOWLS. LADIES' MATCHES. FRIENDLY GAME AT WINTON. Two rinks of ladies from the Southland Club played a friendly game against the Winton ladies at Winton on Tuesday. The scores were very even, there being only three points advantage in favour of the Southland ladies. The visitors were later entertained at afternoon tea by the local

GOLF THE RYDER CUP. AMERICANS IN ENGLAND. (Rec. 8.55 p.m.) London, April 16. Ten American golfers, headed by Walter Hagen, have arrived to meet British professionals in the Ryder Cup and compete in the open championship. Hagen admits that the team has to face no mean job.—Australian Press Association. BILLIARDS. CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. London, April 16. ■ In the final of the billiards championship Newman (playing) has scored 12,000, including breaks of 647, 442, 317, and Davis 11,556, including breaks of 838 and 266.—> Australian Press Association.

st lb st lb British King 9 11 Measurer . . 8 0 Brilliant Light 8 9 Merry Mason 8 0 Exalted . . . 8 8 Paris Model . 8 0 Sunny Morn 8 1 Palmares . . 8 0 Big Bertha . 8 0 Sea Cob . . 8 0 Gay Cockade 8 0 Viburnum . . 8 0 McINNES MEMORIAL HANDICAP, £300. One mile and a : quarter. Branson . . 8 10 Le Choucas . 7 3 Thursby . . . 7 8 Ti Tree . . . 7 0 Wenday . . . 7 3 Glen Star . 7 0 Hipo .... 7 3 Hakanoa . . 7 0 Schorr . . . 7 3 NORTHLAND HACK HURDLES, £160. One mile and a-half and a distance. ' Ned Kelly . . 10 7 Just Quietly . 9 1 Odin . . . 9 9 Bayly Damon 9 0 Golden Illingar . . . 9 0 Wedding 9 7 Michael . . . 9 0 STEWARDS’.HANDICAP, £250. Six furlongs. Subdivision . 8 3 1’Orient II. . 7 6 Te Monanui . 8 0 Lucy Rose . 7 6 The Begum . 7 10 Glen Star . . 7 3 Melissa . . . 7 6 Chelome . . 7 0 Tea Time . . 7 6 British King 7 0 SETTLERS’ HANDICAP,. £120. Seven furlongs. Welcome Kildeer . . . 7 7 Home 9 7 Gazerin . . . 7 7 Right and Creation . . 7 0 Left 9 6 Blue Spear . 7 0 Exalted . . . 9 3 Blue Bonnet 7 0 Wan Light . 8 11 Royal Seagull 7 0 Fiery Lad . 8 11 Mineral . . 7 0 Bowman . . 7 13 North Boy . 7 0 MAUNGATAPERE HACK HANDICAP, £135 Six furlongs. Envoy . . . 8 0 Exalted . . . 7 4 Bulolo . . . 7 7 Haviland . . 7 0 Brilliant Light 7 5 Cynique . . . 7 ,0 Grand Tea 7 4 WAIPU HANDICAP, £150. One mile. Hipo . . 8 12 Barometer . 8 0 Le Choucas . 8 8 Right and Schorr . . . 8 8 Left 8 0 Owairaka . . 8 4 The Thorn . 8 0 Serang . . . 8 2 Sleepy Sol 8 0 British King 8 0 TRIAL STAKES, £100. Five furlongs. Blue Spear , 8 0 Gold Lily . . 7 12 Camp Prince 8 0 Lady Eustace 7 12 Cynique . . 8 0 Land Measure 7. 12 The Dansant 8 0 Roman Pearl 7 12 Haviland . . 8 0 Little Gift . 7 12 Tukunoa . . 8 0 Viburnum 7 12 Wan Lu . . 8 0 Legation . . 7 12 North Boy . 8 0 Cvitigne . . 7 12 Mineral . . . 7 12 — ■

ladies. The scores were as follow: S. W." Mesdames Buxton, Hunt, Thomson, Steel 24 — Mesdames Broome, Brown, Pagey, Pierce — 21 Mesdames Kingsland, Cooper, Holliman, Gavan Mesdames Clark, Hamilton, 20 -- Mathieson, Driscoll — 20 Totals 44 41