SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21151, 2 August 1930, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY ROUNDABOUT. Christchurch Hunt races to day. To-day’s racing opens the new season. Dan O’Connor will ride .Lancer to-day. Manawatu meeting concludes this afternoon. *■ / Mangani will be ridden by H. Dulieu today. Moy Hall has. re appeared on the local tracks. C.J.C. minor event handicaps are due on Monday. Poverty Bay Hunt annual meeting will be held to-day. Opening event at Riccarton to-day is timed for 12.15. H. Goldfinch will be riding at the Grand National fixture. Final payments for the Grand Nationals close on Thursday. Terence Dillon is getting through solid work at Oamaru. Inevitable and Red Royal were booked to leave for Sydney this week. Bright Glow is expected to rejoin J. Fryer’s team at Hawera shortly. Acceptances for first day of N.Z.M.T.C. meeting close at noon on Tuesday. Rosshire is expected to play a prominent part in early engagements this season. Aussie is at present having a holiday on J. T. Jamieson’s property at Takanini. That good sprinter Silvermine is at work again on the Hawera tracks. The cinder track at Addington is proving a real benefit to trainers. Zelanian z is a regular worker on the local tracks and G. Hope has him looking well. , The North Islander Cyrille is settling down to steady work on the local track. W. Wilson will leave on Tuesday for Addington. He is taking Erin’s Fortune up, and the mare is very forward. Warplane has declined his engagements at Addington and his owner has asked for an explanation of his handicapping. Entries for the New Zealand Cup to be run on November 8 close on Friday, August 22 at 8 p.m. It is reported that Watty Hogan was well recompensed for foregoing the ride on Town Major last Saturday. Ruling-Light and Strong Light are regular workers in F. J. McKay’s string at present in the hands of W. Dawson. The new trotting season will open next Saturday with the first day of the N.Z.M.T.C. meeting at Addington. Koro Peter and White Satin are two good ones to have in one stable. Roy Berry has developed, two champions. Neeoro will have many friends when Albert Hendriksen takes him to the races this season. Although she only won one race last season, Jean McElwyn collected £1845 in slake money. She was placed 16 times. Second four times during the last month, West Dome is about due to be number one home. Memories showed a good deal of pace at Timaru last Saturday ■ and over five furlongs to-day he will beat more than beat him. The Balboa—Miss Signal jumper in J. C. Paget’s care continues to improve. This fellow looks a good proposition in the making. Rangatahi has been affected by a splint for some time and it recently became worse and affected a ligament. He is to have a good spell. It was stated in yesterday morning’s issue that Full Swing was thriving on .the tasks allotted her. This was an error and should have read Full Fling. Hector Gray wound up the season byriding one winner at Awapuni and bringing his total for the season to 75, remarkable figures when all the circumstances are reviewed.' The chestnut colt Pandowa is making fine progress in his education and his condition does T. E. Pankhurst credit. The colt, although not yet fully tried out, has shown galloping ability. Jockeys who rode more than 40 winners last season were H. Gray 75, A. E. Ellis 70, B. H. Morris 57, E. A. Keesing 50, H. Goldfinch 50, L. J. Ellis 45, H. Wiggins 44, T. Green 42. , Beacon Light continues to do his work well on the_Jocal track. He is big and looks in good condition while he has not shown any signs of lameness after working. One of L. Knapp’s Awapuni team of jumpers in Four Aces brought his career to a premature close on Monday last when he broke a leg during the course’ of a schooling essay. R. Hillis brought a stranger tb the track during the week. This was Black Boa, by Balboa-—Reminder, thus a full brother to Remindful. He is a big three-year-old, a bit on the leg and may need time before showing his best. , J. M. Cameron is due to leave Wellington for Sydney on August 8 with Hunting Cry, Nea Lap (sister to Phar Lap) and a rising two-year-old filly by Chief Ruler from Cameron’s own mare, Egyptian Flower. The three-year-old gelding by Shambles— Miss Signal in J. C. Paget’s team is a promising galloper in the making. He has shaped very well when travelling up to three-quarter pace and when spun out should travel very fast. During the season Mrs A. McDonald was the most successful trainer at Awapuni, her charges winning 4,755 sovs., while R. E. Hatch won 3,695 sovs. Then follows F. R. Waller (3,535 sovs), L. Knapp (3,00550v5), G. W. New (2,500 sovs) and J. P. Coyle (1840 sovs). ' The National Handicap, to be run on the last day t»i the August meeting, is a 4min 27sec class, and is always .a fine race, which frequently gives a line to the New Zealand Trotting Cup prospects. There is a nomination for this year’s event of nineteen, all the best pacers in commission being entered. The trainer of a well-backed pacer at Washdyke last week was asked by a backer why the horse failed. “She was not a trier,” piled the trainer. “But I did my monfey on her,” remonstrated the punter. “So did I,” the trainer reassured him. "The rider was a trier, but the horse was not.” The Auckland horseman E. Ludlow is again riding work at Ellerslie after being out of the saddle for several months due to an injury received at the Avondale meeting last April. Ludlow is a capable lightweight, whose services are sure to be in demand during the new season. A pacer who showed a fine turn of speed in her only race last season was June Nelson. J. C. Paget has the daughter of Nelson

Bingen in hand and she should do him good service this season. She looked a good thing beaten at the Invercargill winter meeting when she ran off the course turning for home. The latest addition to the stable controlled by F. W. Ellis is the Riverton marc Night Rose by Night Raid—Rose de Vai. Although she has deformed feet, this marc demonstrated at the Riverton meeting at Easter that .she can get over the ground to some purpose. She should be found doing well for the East Road stable. Another Riverton trained marc to come to Invercargill is Some Form, the full-sister to Rin Tin Tin. Although she has not nearly reached the standard set by her brother, this.; marc has run some really good races and.in the hands, of T. E, Pankhurst may be found winning good races this season. She. has shown plenty Jof speed. A New Zealander recently made inquiries in Australia for a cheap stallion for a station sire. He was quoted Vaals at 275gns. Vaals, a season or two ago, was a top-notch handicapper, and the price shows how horses depreciate in value once their sun is set. At the same time he looks a wonderful bargain at the price. Six candidates for the Grand National Steeplechase will be racing at the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting to-day, Lord Rafiald, Snowfall, Wharnclifte, Kapuna and Valves will contest the Homeby Steeplechase, while Seaboy will be seen in the Lawford Steeplechase, a hunters’ event, which he won last year. Llyn Dhu won two hurdle races at the Napier Park meeting in good style, and he is given a show in some quarters of winning the Grand Natioital Hurdle Race. He is engaged in the Trial Hurdle Race on the first (lay of the Grand National meeting, and if he has any chance in the big hurdle race he should run well in this event.

The Southland steeplechaser, Tunamoe, was knocked down by a motor car when being unloaded from a lorry at Washdyke after returning from the Ashburton races. At the Magistrate’s Court last week the driver of the car was convicted and fined, says the Timaru correspondent of the Referee. A. Youngman also was hit by the car and spent a day or two in hospital. The offending motorist was ordered to compensate Youngman to the extent of £5. There is every prospect of a very strong field contesting the Wanganui Guineas—the •first of the new season’s classics—tb be run at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s Spring meeting. Among those that appear sure to go to the post, all going well in the interim, may be mentioned Tentcrdcn, Prince Desmond, Paratoo, Arisus, Cylinder and Pomp, and other possible runners include Huntingdon, Courtesy, Chrysology, Rapallo, Jenny Diver, Okapua, Applcdore and Simba. Valves was backed like a certainty in the South Canterbury Steeplechase, but was never travelling like a winner, says the Timaru Herald. On that showing he can have little chance in the Grand National. It is probable that too much was made of his win in the Wai-iti Steeplechase in June. It was not a good field that he beat then. The best of them were Tunamoe, who gave Valves 161 b and ran him to half a length, and Radiac, who was not ready to race. It is fairly safe to say, however, that Valves did not show his real form on Saturday. Paganelli, who recently commenced hie preparation for the racing of the new season, is going along nicely in his work at Te Rapa, under M. J. Carroll’s supervision. The Lord Quex —Ringdove gelding returned from Hawera looking very fresh after his spell. It may be decided to start Paganelli in the sprint event, the Dunedin Handicap, at the Pakuranga meeting at Ellerslie next month, but this will depend on his condition for racing by that time. The dashing Waikato galloper will, at any rate, face the barrier at the Avondale spring fixture, all going well with him meantime. The crack pacer Jack Potts has been definitely retired from the race track, and he will do the stud season under the care of M. B. Edwards at Yaldhurst. A great racehorse over both sprint and two mile journeys, Jack Potts is a royally-bred pacing sire, and he goes to the stud with prospects of proving a hugh success. In the past pacing-bred sires have proved eminently successful, and yet there has been nothing available to breeders of the proved calibre and the breeding of Jack Potts, a son of Walter Direct, who left Napoleon Direct IA9J and also Merry Direct, who in turn left Winnipeg 1.57 J and Kinney Direct 2.0 J. An improved skull cap which has been patented by Mr R. Irvine, of Ward street, Hamilton, is earning appreciation from jockeys and from others connected with racing, who have tried it out, says the Hawkes Bay Tribune. The cap consists of complete temple protection by the continuation of the cap .to cover the side of the temple and top of the jaw bone immediately in front of the ear. The cap is continued, or cut to shape, to follow closely round the ears and down the back and nape of the neck. The general shape of the front of the cap is sufficient to cover the head thoroughly, the cap there being padded, lined and stretched in such a manner to give the most support to the most vital parts of the head. This improved skull cap was in use by some of the jockeys at the Wellington meeting and won widespread approval from those most vitally interested. Peculiar positions will arise as the result of the, 2J per cent, primage tax on importations into the Commonwealth under the new Budget (writes C. J. Graves in the Sydney Referee). Thoroughbreds come under the live-stock section of that new form of taxation, and already one anomaly has occurred. Customs officials met a New Zealand ship last week, prepared to exact payi ment of the tax on three horses, only to find that they were Australian-bred, Aus-tralian-owned and intended to remain in Australia. Whether they will still demand the tax in such circumstances has not been decided. Visiting owners are to be put to considerable inconvenience. Customs officials demand the deposit of a sum, equal to 2} per cent, tax on the value of all thoroughbreds arriving here from New Zealand, though they may be here merely for a short visit to race at some carnival. When Limerick comes, his trainer or owner will have to deposit a substantial sum, representing the equal to this 24 per cent, tax on his-value. If he leaves the Country after racing here the sum will be refunded. Much wrangling is likely to ensue between officials and owners or trainers as to value of horses brought from New Zealand in arriving at a basis for the new tax. Customs officers regard the sum insured for as a fair basis ' to work on. No handicapper would dare to raise a horse’s weight by a stone and a half for winning a £6O hack race, but owners or ! trainers do it quite often, says the Timaru Herald. The latest instance occurred at the Hunt meeting. Sweet Refrain was in receipt : of 131 b from Fair Money when she won the i Levels Handicap. At Waimate,. Fair Money i received 121 b and a beating from First I Raid. Assuming that First Raid was only ■ 151 b better I han Fair Money, it meant that I in the Levels Hack, Sweet Refrain was as- . sessed at the equivalent of 281 b below First Raid. In the’Claremont Handicap, an open ; race, First Raid was 91b above the mini- ■ mum, and Sweet Refrain took him on at a ' difference of 91b. In effect, she was re- ' handicapped 191 b by her own people when I they elected to start her in the open race, • and she made matters worse by running second in a big field. Running hacks in open company before the necessity arises s is bad business. The improvement Sweet ; Refrain demonstrated in her second run > would have won a couple of races in the ■ hack class. There was another striking case ■ of the kind in Southland this season. At ■ Invercargill, Mr H. A. Pierce put over 211 b between Blue Metal and Jack a’ Dandyin a hack race. Both were entered aEo in I the open sprint, both near the minimum, - and Jack a’ Dandy gave away 211 b to i come into the class. Both hacks started in

the open race, and at level weights Jack a Dandy ran Blue Metal to half a length for second money. On the second day, again in the open sprint, Jack a Dandy beat Blue -Metal at a difference of 21b. At that time Jack a’ Dandy had won only two minor hack races, and if he had been kept in that class he could have won two or three stakes and been no higher in the weights than he is now. RACING DATES. THE NEW SEASON The following dates have been allotted to the Racing and Trotting Clubs in the districts of Otago and Southland for the new season:— September 13. —Otago Hunt Club. October 4.—Kurow Jockey Club. October 9, 11.—Dunedin Jockey Club. October 27.—Oamaru Trotting Club. October 27, 29.—Gore Racing Club. November s.—Birchwood Hunt Club. November 19, 20.—Winton Jockey Club. November 27, 29—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December 26.—Gore Trotting Club. December 26, 27. —Dunedin Jockey Club. December 30.—Winton Trotting Club. January I.—Waikouaiti Racing Club. January 1. —Wyndham Racing Club. January 2, 3.—Southland Racing Club. January 10, 12.—Vincent Jockey Club. January 24.—Wairio Jockey’ Club. January 29, 31.—Forbury Park Trotting Club. February 4.—Tapanui Racing Club. February 12, 14.—Dunedin Jockey Club. February 18.—Clifden Racing Club. February 26, 27. —Gore Racing Club. March 4, 5. —Invercargill Trotting Club. March 6, 7.—Cromwell Jockey Club. March 18.—Wyndham Trotting Club. March 23.—South Otago Trotting Club. March 21, 23. —Oamaru Jockey Club. March 28.—OtaUtau Racing Club. April 4.—Tuapeka County Jockey Club. April 6.—Beaumont Racing Club. April 4,5, 6. —Riverton Racing Club. May 7, 9.—Forbury Park Trotting Club. May 13, 14.—Southland Racing Club. May 16—Oamaru Trotting Club. June 3. 4, 6.—Dunedin Jockey Club. Oamaru Jockey Club, two days to be allotted. » CANTERBURY NEWS. WORK AT RICCARTON. SNOWFALL’S SMART SPRINT. LORD RANALD VERY WELL. FINE 'WEATHER PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, August 1. At Riccarton there was a sharp frost this morning, but it soon disappeared in front of a bright sun. The No. 7 grass was open for horses that were to go fast. A few sprinted and there was a little jumping. The weather appears set fine for tomorrow’s races and the track will be in good order. Snowfall had Lord Thomond as a companion in a dash over half a mile. He showed a lot more speed than was looked for by those who did not know him. Without being all out, he ran the last three furlongs in 38 2-ssec. It was a smart performance for a steeplechaser. Lord Ranald was given half pace work over three circuits of the grass. He will take a lot of beating in the Homeby Steeplechase if he does not break down in the running. After Ten and Gold Mint were raced over three flights of hurdles together. After Ten gave his usual finished display and Gold Mint jumped much better than usual. A lean looking and light formed hunter called Peterette jumped three of the steeplechase fences well with A. S. Ellis up. A. E. Ellis rode West Dome over one flight of hurdles, just to see how he jumped. He is riding him in the Hunters Hurdles to-morrow. Wharncliffc (I. Tilson) and Charlatan (D. O’Connor) went once round over the country. They both jumped really well. Charlatan, who arrived from the north on Thursday, is a little on the backward side. He will contest the steeplechases on the second and third days of the National meeting. Rapina, who should race well to-morrow, was given once round at from half to threequarter pace. She is very well. Moratorium is another that did threequarter pace work who should race well to-morrow. Amorist, with Bert Ellis up, sprinted five furlongs in Imin. 5 4-ssec. If G. Salt does not feel fit to ride him to-morrow, Bert Ellis will be up. CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO DAY. The following acceptances have been received for the Christchurch Hunt Club’s Steeplechase meeting on August 2: — LAWFORD STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £l5O. About two miles. st lb ' st lb

FANCIED CANDIDATES. (Special to the Tinies.) Auckland, August 1. Northerners expect the following to go well at the Christchurch Hunt fixture at Riccarton to-morrow: KENNELS HURDLES (12.15).—West Dome, Gold Mint. LAWFORD STEEPLECHASE (12.50).— Wairio, Sea Boy. LONGBEACH HURDLES (I.36).—Lancer, Amorist.

MAIDEN STAKES (2.lo).—Tray Bond, | Home Coming. HOMEBY STEEPLECHASE (.2.45).— Lord Ranald, Wharncliffe, Snowfall. BRABAZON HANDICAP ’ (3.20) .-Toxeuma, Starshooter. HUNTERS’ FLAT (3.ss).—West Dome, Fresh Breeze. FLYING HACK HANDICAP (4.30).— Charmeuse, Desert Song. MANAWATU RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United I’rcss Association.) Palmerston North, August 1. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s Winter meeting:— FLAXBOURNE HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, £lOO. About two and a-half miles.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, August 1. The first winter meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club which was launched yesterday will be concluded at the Awapuni racecourse to-morrow. The acceptances are good and the course will again be soft. Yesterday six out of the eight races were won by horses trained at Awapuni and five local homes gained place money. They may do very nearly as well to-morrow: The following are expected to come in for solid support on the second day: FLAXBOURNE HUNTERS’ STEEPLE-CHASE.—Risk-Trouble bracket, Huirangi Girl. RANGIOTU HACK.—Portray, Potoaform. LONGBURN HURDLES—Omeo, Llyn Dhu. NEWBURY HANDICAP—Paddon, Marjoram. KAIRANGA HUNTERS’ HURDLES.— Pikimai, Postman. TERRACE HACK HANDlCAP.—Courageous, Robbie’s Mistake. McRAE HANDICAP.—RoyaI Damon, Hopwood. MILSON HACK HANDICAP.—Taranto, Abbey Queen. POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following acceptances have been received for the Annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Hunt Club on Saturday, August HUNTERS’ HURDLES HANDICAP, £BO. One and a-half miles. st lb st lb Garzori ... 10 13 Connardoo . 10 9 Tall Timber 10 13 AWAPUNI HURDLES HANDICAP, £BO. One and three-quarter miles. Rongo ... 10 6 The Author . 9 5 Claremore .10 0 HEXTON HANDICAP (Open) £llO. One and a-half miles.

PROSPECT'S FOR TO-DAY. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, August 1. There are but three horses paid up for in each of the two opening events at the Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s annual meeting at Gisborne to-morrow, but fortunately for the club the acceptances in the other races are quite satisfactorj’. The following are expected to come in for lively support in their engagements:— HUNTERS’ HURDLES.—Garzon, Tall Timber.

AWAPUNI HURDLES.—Rongo, Claremore. HEXTON HANDICAP—KinseI, Claremore. FERGUSON HUNT CUP.—Kovno, Highwayman. TRIAL HANDICAP.—FuII Crop, Queer Card. HUNTERS’ BRACELET—Good Sport, The Author. RAPANUI HACK HANDlCAP.—Arrowhead, Bold Archer. TURF IN ENGLAND. RESULTS OF GOODWOOD CUP. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) London, July 31. The Goodwood Cup resulted: — Brown Jack 1 Jugo 2 Fairy Prince 3 Five started. Won by a length, five lengths separating second and third. FOR NEW ZEALAND. ANOTHER ENGLISH SIRE. SON OF HURRY ON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. At the Newmarket Sales just concluded, Messrs Wright, Stephenson & Co. Ltd., through their agents, the British Bloodstock Agency Limited, made purchases for New Zealand clients. The first of these was the four-year-old chestnut colt, Defoe, by Hurry On from Daughter-In-Law, and bred by Lord Woolavington. Defoe, who is a colt showing all the size of Hurry On’s stock, did not start for the Derby, but was made favourite for the Prince of Wales Stakes in which he finished fifth. At his next start, he created a good impression by winning the Gordon Stakes over 11 miles at Goodwood. He finished third in the Breeders’ St. Leger at Derby and, although not placed in the St. Leger, defeated Hotweed, Brienz, Totalisator, Mr Jinks etc. Defoe is from one of the most successful branches of the No. 3 family; His dam, Daughter-In-Law, was a high class winner her victories including the Sandown Foals Stakes H miles, and the Derby Cup, miles- She was by that great sire of stayers, Son-In-Law, sire of the winners of over £200,000. Daughter-In-Law also produced to. Hurry On that high class filly, Fair Diana, winner of the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster and second in the National Breeders Produce Stakes etc. Clerical Error, the dam of Daughter-In-Law, is a half-sister to the successfulyoung English sire, Somme Kiss, who himself won the Newmarket Stakes and ran second to Gainsborough in the Two Thousand Guineas and finished fifth in the Derby. The great value of this family is | further accentuated in the fact that it has also produced the Oaks winner, Straight Lace, which sold as a brood mare for the record price of 17,000 guineas. In addition to winning the Oaks, Straight Lace won the Coronation Stakes, Great Foals Stakes and the Lingfield Autumn Oaks, and amassed the total of £24,131 in stakes. It is interesting to note also that Straight Lace like Daughter-In-Law is sired by the 1924 champion sire of England, Son-In-Law. Clerical Error, the grand-dam of Defoe, is by St. Frusquin from Stolen Kiss, by Best Man from Breach, by Hagioscope from Mitaral Louse, by Strafford from Musket’s dam, by West Australian. Stolen Kiss, the third dam of Defoe, was a great race mare herself winning the Portland Plate and eighteen other races to the total value of £26,761. Her sire, Best Man, won eighteen races, value £12,686. Breach was also a good winner and ran second in the Cambridgeshire, and amongst her winning progeny was Barbette, winner of the Gimcrack Stakes.. Defoe is to join the other successful son of Hurry On in Hunting Song at the stud, having been purchased for Mr Gaine Carrington. Coming from such a great winner producing family and carrying as he does the most successful blood in England, Defoe is certain to command the highest respect from breeders. CYCLING. INVERCARGILL AMATEUR CLUB. Following are the handicaps for the race to be run to-day, over a course of about 24 miles. The race starts at 2 o’clock sharp from McMaster street via East Road to Woodlands and back:—Eastlake scr., Barrett 25sec., Booth lmin. 15sec., Woods 2-

min., J. Crofts 3smin., Boivin 3}min., Patton 4jmin., Grieve Simin., McKinnon sJmin., B. Crofts Simin.,, Leary 6min., McQueen 6min., Mcßae 6min. • » A meeting of the Invercargill Amateur Cycling Club . was held on Tuesday evening, a good muster of riders and supporters being present. Considerable business was transacted and rules and everything for affiliation were confirmed. It was decided to run another road race to-day, starting from McMaster street, commencing at two o’clock, via East Road to Woodlands, turning at the monument and home by the same route as taken on the outward journey. Thus the finish should bo about 3.15 p.m. at McMaster street. It is intended to hold two more short road races before the big 40 mile race from Gore which takes place at the end-of the present month': The next road race will be held on Saturday, the 9th inst., followed by another on Wednesday, the 13th. The club wishes to remind riders of its run to be held to morrow leaving the Park at 10 o'clock. RUGBY FOOTBALL. < OTAGO’S CHALLENGE. VISITORS WILL FIELD STRONG SIDE. PETTY ATTITUDE OF RUGBY UNION. . (By “Onlooker.”) In the absence of senior games to-day the Northern-Central Sports Trust Cup challenge game at Balfour will claim most attention locally. The British tourists play the third last game of their New Zealand tour at Hamilton this afternoon. To date the visitors have played 18 games, winning 13 and losing 5. They have scored 331 points to 164 against. The practice for the representative players this afternoon will be held on the No. 2 area at the park. The No. 1 area is still in a sloppy condition and will require much nursing to bring it back to a satisfactory state. Otago’s Strength. The announcement of the Otago team to take part in the 102nd challenge game on Wednesday created much interest in Southland, and in view of Otago’s decisive win over Wanganui, comparisons of. tho most exacting order were resorted to. But where the conditions of play are not equal, these comparisons are useless. Without a doubt the Otago selectors have got together a strong side, and the Maroons will have to do their best all the time to win. The backs are both fast and solid, and if anything will prove to be superior inside than Southland. Lindsay (full-back) and Bradanovich (five-eighth) are ex-AU Blacks, and Fookes (centre) is claimed by Dunedin critics to be as good as A. E. Cooke. W. Bathgate, the half-back, needs no introduction to Southland patrons. He is a nephew of Hughie Murphy (old-time Southland rep.) and has given some bright displays as a five-eighth on Rugby Park. L. Giles, the other five-eighth, is a brilliant attacking back, and has also played against Southland before. The wings, Stewart and Proctor, are unknown to SiJuthlanders, but report has it that they are fast and know their work. The veteran, Charlie Sonntag, once more leads the forwards. Sonntag has played in over 50 representative games for Otago, and is reported to be going as strong as ever. If anything, the visiting pack will be lighter than the Southland pack, but they have the reputation of being fast and good handlers. Souter, one of the hookers, went to Australia with the New Zealand team last year, and Collett, a side row forward, went very near All Black honours this season. Taken all round, the visitors have a well-balanced side, and l will make a bold bid to win the shield. It is Otago’s jubilee year, so Southlanders may rest assured that an extra special effort is being made by the Dark Blues to win the trophy in honour of such an outstanding event in the sister province’s history. S.R.F.U. Penalizes High School Boys.

For using the tickets issued to admit them to the Southland-Wanganui game last Saturday, the High School team, which was to' have taken part in the curtain-raiser has been barred by the Rugby Union from taking part in the curtain-raiser for the Otago match. This pettifogging attitude was adopted by the Rugby Union at its meeting on Monday evening, when the question of curtain-raisers for future rep. games was being discussed. In the first place, the High School first fifteen were matched against the Borstal team as a curtain-raiser to the Wanganui match in order to give the High School boys a game “before a crowd,” the primary object being to fit them for the forthcoming South Island High Schools’ tournament. It was at the instigation of Mr D. K. Torrance (chairman of the Flag Committee) that this curtain-raiser was arranged, all members agreeing that the idea was a good one, and that junior or school curtain-raisers were preferable. Further, the experience gained by the boys in playing on the park before a crowd would be invaluable. The usual procedure was then adopted and members of the High School team were provided with admission tickets. Saturday came, and as the conditions were impossible to allow the playing of the curtain-raiser, the game was called off and the master in charge of the school team advised. The question then arose whether the Boys would be admitted to the big game, and in reply to a question by the master, the president of the Rugby Union said “No,” but if the boys did use their tickets, they would not be available for other games. Contrary to this instruction, however, the master told the boys to use their tickets, his action being prompted by the fact that although the Borstal boys were practically in the same pouiton as the School boys, the Institution team were going to be the guests of the Rugby Union at the match. The High School boys subsequently made use of their tickets. When the question of curtain-raisers come before the union on Monday, Mr Torrance moved that the curtain-raiser for the Otago game be that set down for the Wanganui game- —High School v. Borstal. This motion opened up the negotiations for last Saturday’s curtain-raiser, and the chairman (Mr W. .Robison) explained to the meeting what had happened as the result of his conversation with the master in charge of the school team. He added that while he considered the action of the master indiscreet, he had given the question much thought since and did not think the, boys should be penalized. He was in favour of the High School boys being given the curtain-raiser against Otago. The motion was seconded by Mr H. Strang, who asked why they should penalize the boys because of the action of the master.

Mr T. Meredith was strongly against the motion and said they were not going to be dictated to. They had had dealings with High School teams on previous occasions and in similar circumstances. He ridiculed the idea that they should be considered because of the approaching tourney. After reiterating that members should give further consideration to the school team, the chairman called for a division by voice and Messrs Torrance and Strang voted for the motion. Only one “No” was forthcoming (Mr Meredith’s), but after a little delay, both Messrs Lopdell and Rice (Blues’ representatives) added their “Noes.” The position was apparently unsatisfactory, for the chairman then called for a show of hands, and the motion was lost by seven votes to two.

Suggestions of pettiness followed, and as the result of further discussion it was discovered that a resolution in the minute book gave Mr Torrance, as chairman of the Flag Committee, full powers to arrange the curtain-raiser for the Otago game. Here was Mr Torrance’s chance, but rather than exercise his authority, he preferred not to sponsor any further motion regarding cur-tain-raisers and threw the onus on the executive. Mr Meredith promptly moved that the curtain-raiser for the Otago match be played between Blues and Old. Boys second grade teams. This was seconded by a Blues’ representative and carried without further arguments.

And thus ended a trivial matter, which showed pettiness at its height, and a pronounced club spirit prevailing in the ranks of the Rugby Union executive. SPORTS TRUST CUP. TO DAY’S MATCH AT BALFOUR. CHALLENGERS’ CHANCES. (By “Fullback.”) At Balfour to-day, Northern, the holders of the Sports Trust Cup will defend this trophy for the second time this year. Northern were successful in retaining the cup against Eastern by a last minute victory. Last year the holders of the cup after a hard struggle managed to beat Central, the scores being 9—5. Central this year are without the services of three of last year’s outstanding players, and Southland representatives, in F. Anderson, I. Galt and H. McKenzie. The Central pack can be classed as good as any in l the Subunion teams in Southland, but the backs are a doubtful lot. In reviewing the challengers’ team it is noticed that the three-quarters are all out of their customary positions. With Calder, Anderson and Thornbury on the injured list the task of selection was very difficult. N. Pierce has been placed on the wing, and L. Whitaker has been selected to play on tho opposite wing, while B. Balch, who has played wing-forward all the season, is playing centre-three-quarter. Pierce has been put in every back position with the exception of half-back, and R. Souness, who is selected to play In the back row to day, has played in practically every forward position, and has often been asked to fill the positions of half-back and five-eighths. Central’s chances to-day are not of the best, but if the ground is heavy and the game is confined to the forwards the challengers may spring a surprise on Northern. . " HOCKEY. - WESTERN DISTRICT TEAM. The Western District team to play against Town at Otautau on Wednesday’, August 6, at 3 p.m. is as follows: Goalies: Mrs Sever (Orepuki). Full-back: Grace Clark (Heddon Bush), A. Pont (Orepuki). Half-back: A. Wilson (Orawia), D. Rushton (Nightcaps), Mrs Laidlaw (Nightcaps). Forwards: M. Hunt (Nightcaps), K. Hodgetts (Thornbury), E. Lambert (Thorn-bury),-M. Rushton (Nightcaps), V. McKenzie (Orepuki). Reserves: Misses K. Harrington (Otautau), E. Grant (Nightcaps),' M. Riddle (Thornbury), N. McPherson (Orepuki), BOXING. DONOVAN-NELSON BOUT. UNEXPECTED ENDING. Hastings, August 1. The professional boxing contest in the Municipal Treatre last evening between Tommy Donovan (9.0) and Ted Nelson (9.04) ended unexpectedly at the finish of the sixth round when the Australian complained of pains in his head and said that he could not go on. The referee (Mr Earl Stewart) therefore awarded the bout to Donovan. The Waitra man was leading on points at this stage, and it was a disappointing ending to what promised to be a good fight. Two doctors examined Nelson after the bout and stated that Nelson showed signs of slight concussion. He went over Donovan’s back in the fifth round and fell on his head. , ■

Sea Boy . . 10 9 Kulrange . . 9 2 Wairio . . . 10 1 Illuminator . 9 2 Johnnie Sinbad . . . 9 6 Larkins 9 2 Peterettc . . . 9 0 KENNELS HURDLES HANDICAP, £120. Once round and a distance. Gold Mint . 10 9 Star Marco Polo . 10 3 Stranger II 10 3 West Dome . 10 3 LONGBEACH HURDLE HANDICAP, £150. Once round and a distance. Mangani . . . 11 9 Gala Day . . 10 1 Lancer . . . 11 3 Mountain Amorist . . . 10 10 Guide 9 2 Troilus . . . 10 4 Oriflamb . . . 9 2 Craiginore ... 10 4 Membo . . . 9 0 MAIDEN STAKES, £100. Five furlongs. Muff . . . 9 8 Gas Range . 9 0 Swiftray . . 9 8 Distrait . . . 9 0 Homecoming 9 8 Lambent . . 9 0 Memories . 9 8 Painkiller . . 9 0 Royal Jim 9 8 Tray Bond .. 9 0 Shipshape . 9 8 Brummel . . 9 0 Jael . . . 9 0 Shatter . . . 9 0 Al Jolson . 9 0 Knockany . . 9 0 Verdun . . 9 0 Locksley . . 9 0 HOMEBY STEEPLECHASE, £170. About two and a-half miles. Lord Ranald 11 4 Kaikahu . . 9 13 Snowfall . . 11 3 Radiac . . . 9 3 Wharncliffe . 10 11 Valves . . . 9 0 Kapuna . . . 10 6 BRABAZON HANDICAP, £120. Seven furlongs. Toxeuma- . . 11 9 Lord Thomond 9 2 Rascal . . 9 5 Hounslow . . 9 0 Starshooter . 9 4 Arch Arrow 9 0 Subdivision .93 HUNTERS’ PLATE HANDICAP, £80 One and a-quarter miles. Moratorium . 11 7 Star Fresh Breeze 11 7 Stranger II. 10 8 Gold Mint . 11 3 Bladon . . . 10 0 Commentor 11 0 Fairness . . . 10 0 West Dome 10 10 Craftsman . 9 0 - FLYING HACK HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. On Top . . . 9' 13 Desert Song 9 9 Charmeuse . . 9 13 Rapina . . 9 1 Bulolo . . . 9 9 Compris . . 9 0 Kentish Lady 9 9

st lb st lb Powhiri . . . 11 9 Trouble ... 9 13 Risk .... 10 0 Mandate ... 9 12 Huirangi Girl 10 0 Calculation . . 9 7 Maidos . . . 10 0 Hinatore ... 9 7 RANGIOTU HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. Potoaform . 10 9 Ruby Dawn . 9 0 Portray . . 10 2 Spearopa . . 9 0 Shortly . . . 10 1 Lady Alophen 9 0 Zarene . . . 10 1 Benighted . . 9 0 Glenrossie . . 9 13 Braggart ... 9 0 Desert Lad . 9 8 Nightmare . 9 0 Pat’s Boy . 9 8 Gasconade . . 9 0 Great Lady . 9 3 Danny Boy . 9 0 Abbey Queen 9 2 Pythia ... 9 0 LONGBURN HURDLES, £250 One and three-quarter miles. Mister Gamp 11 13 Diana’s Lad . 9 11 Omeo .... 10 6 Disrank ... 9 0 Llyn Dhu . . 10 3 Evening Hero 9 0 Beaumont . 9 13 NEWBURY HANDICAP, £200. One mile and a furlong. Marjoram . . 10 3 Orazone . . .9 4 Paddon . . . 10 2 Paiko .... 9 2 Hynanna . . 9 13 Brilliant Light 9 2 Teri . . . . 9 11 Royal Game . 9 0 Black Mint . 9 4 Moutoa Duellona . . 9 4 Treasury 9 0 KAIRANGA HUNTERS HURDLES, £100. One and a-half miles. Pikimai . . . 11 9 Copcy .... 9 12 Archeria . . 10 11 Postman ... 9 9 Jiu Jazz . . 9 13 Rhodesian . . 9 9 TERRACE HANDICAP, £125. One and a-quarter miles. Courageous . 10 9 Air Force . . 9 3 Calamine . 9 9 Calamart ... 9 3 Kilorel . . . 9 8 Mirabilary . . 9 0 Robbie’s Fiery Comet . 9 0 Mistake 9 7 Magic Land . 9 0 Whakaue . 9 4 'Spearform . . 9 0 Warzone . . 9 3 McRAE HANDICAP, £150. Six furlongs. , Arrow Lad . 10 7 Hopwood . . 9 8 Otairi . . . 10 1 Blue Paper . 9 3 Royal Damon 9 13 Glenrossie . . 9 . 0 Broad Acre . 9 9 Kilmezzo . . 9 0 Cadland . . 9 9 Moepai ... 9 0 WILSON HANDICAP, £125. Five furlongs. Taranto . . . 10 6 Dick Lady Spear 9 13 Whittington 9 0 Pat’s Boy . 9 13 Jackplane . . 9 0 Abbey Queen 9 7 Okapua ... 9 0 Knapsack . .9 2 Brown Abbey 9 0 Tegan . . . 9 2 Miss Hasings . 9 0 Ruby Dawn 9 2 Tolullah . . 9 0 Pandia . . 9 0 Acco .... 9 0 Sporting Catherine of Chance 9 0 Aragon ... 9 0 Playground 9 0 Frilford ... 9 0 Prime Moutoa 9 0

Valsier . . 10 9 Cool Card . . 9 3 Kinsel . . . 10 3 Russet Moor . 9 0 King Wanga 9 12 Whakaari . . 9 0 Claremore . . 9 10 Wedding Bells 9 0 Autimina . . 9 3 Nahi .... 9 0 FERGUSON GOLD HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £110. Two and a-half miles. Highwayman 11 13 Master Arch 10 12 Garzon . . 11 10 Wattie ... 10 7 Kovno . . 11 6 SWARTHMOOR TRIAL HANDICAP, £75. Five furlongs. Queer Card 10 2 Kakariki . . 9 0 Bold Archer .10 0 Honowai ... 9 0 Full Krop . . 9 12 Agile Lady . 9 0 Kuku . . . 9 2 Horton ... 9 0 Winter Boy . 9 0 Erin’s Boy . . 9 0 Abbey Dale . 9 0 HUNTERS’ BRACELET HANDICAP, £75. One mile. The Author . 11 13 Good Sport . 11 7 Tall Timber . 11 11 Outfit ... 11 7 Fall o’ the Abbey Dale .11 0 Yea r 11 9 Tam worth . 11 0 RAPANUI HACK FLAT HANDICAP, £80. Seven furlongs. Claremore 10 7 Royal Songster 9 6 Arrowhead 10 3 Autumn Sun . 9 4 Huntingdon . 9 12 Outfit .... 9 3 Bold Archer . 9 9 Coonardoo . . 9 2 Autumina . . 9 9 Little Wonder 9 2 Running Over 9 7 Kathelina . . 9 0 Iago . . . ...9 7 Russet Moor . 9 0 Queer Card . 9 6 Whakari ... 9 0