SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21772, 29 July 1932, Page 8

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

South Canterbury Steeplechase meeting takes place on the Washdyke racecourse to-morrow.

Sydney racegoers will gather at the Australian J.C. Rosehill track on Saturday afternoon.

The opening event of the South Canterbury Hunt fixture is timed for 11.55 a.m. to-morrow.

The final meeting of the season in Melbourne will be held at Moonee Valley to-morrow.

Quite a number of novice hurdlers will compete in the hack batten events run at Riccarton.

Make Up (10.11) was topweight in the Ballater Hurdles (2m. 60yds) at Moonee Valley run last week.

It is evident that Victorian weight adjusters are taking no risks with the New Zealander Make Up.

The interesting South Canterbury Steeplechase to-morrow will be decided over about two and a half miles.

At Moonee Valley to-day a steeplechase carries £450 and a ujmpers’ flat race £3OO in prize money to leapers.

The running of Full Measure and All Smiles over Timaru little sticks will create some interest.

An effort in the South Canterbury Steeplechase should be beneficial to Snowfall (11.11) at Timaru.

Light harness mentor C. S. Donald has eleven horses engaged on the first day of N.Z.M.T.C.’s gathering.

West Coaster Giggleswick will be watched in the Claremont Handicap at Timaru, as he is well.

Another Timaru possibility, who may repay close observance for future reference, is jumper Okopua.

The final important jumping meeting of the Australian winter term will open at Caulfield on Saturday, August 6.

The Australian Hurdle Race, £l5OO, is due on August 6, and the long Australian Steeplechase on August 13.

Pacify, who was placed at Riccarton last week, may be a juvenile crack filly of the new turf term.

Southern followers of steeplechasing wil be anxious to see how Nylotis shapes at Washdyke to-morrow.

J. B. Pearson may have Ramo and Royal Love racing well during the final National meeting stages.

A great deal of interest will centre in the lists of jockeys’ licenses issued for the new season in Maoriland.

It is safe to say that N.Z. turf authorities have not been unaware of suspicious riding during the closing year.

The Poverty Bay Hunt Club gathering will interest North Islanders next week as dated for August 6.

Traylavah is about due to realize some promise displayed at recent autumn and winter races.

During the season Auckland Trotting Club received £5036 from gate receipts and £1654 from race books.

It is claimed that Ringing Cheer is too slow off the mark to suit a Winter Cup race, but he is a likely winner shortly.

With Oriflamb out of the way, Deportment would be difficult to dispose of in his race at Timaru to-morrow.

The Otago Hunt Club’s committee has decided to reduce the charge for admission to its annual races from 7/6 to 5/-.

In a schooling essay over the inner fences at Riccarton on Tuesday with Billy Boy, Aucklander Lucess gave a splendid display.

High Pitch, whose owner has ambitions to win the Grand National double, tackled the big fences at Piiccarton on Tuesday.

Latest market reports from Australia are to the effect that business on the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup has been light recently.

Tollgate, a two-year-old son of Great Bingen from Glendora, by Harold Dillon, is to make his initial pacing bow at Timaru Hunt races to-morrow.

In a schooling effort at Riccarton on Tuesday morning, in company with Lucess (D. O’Connor), Billy Boy (J. Burgess) ran off, but subsequently jumped well.

The youthful pacer Tollgate, to race at Timaru, is a stablemate to another Great Bingen, in Taxpayer, who won the New Zealand Sapling Stakes brillianty.

Light harness rcinsman, W. J. Tomkinson, has been suffering from eye trouble of late and has been confined to his room, leaving his big team to other handling.

At Riccarton on Tuesday morning the North Islander, Nassock, was schooled twice round over the light timber and disclosed the fact that he is a smart hurdler.

The jumping of High Pitch (a novice) over the Riccarton schooling country on Tuesday morning, won high praise from the experienced critics assembled there.

At the time of writing, seven Grand National Steeplechase candidates figure in the South Canterbury Steeplechase (about 2am.) to be decided at Washdyke to-morrow.

Brilliant Spoon is reported to have wintered well and ex-jockey, F. E. Jones, has her in regular exercise at Riccarton in preparation for racing at the N.Z. Cup fixture.

Following on contradictory reports, it is now stated that Hector Gray will take up the business of a trainer at Takinini, dating from Monday next (August Ist).

Million, winner of the Park Hurdles at the Gisborne R.C. meeting yesterday, is a five-year-old mare by Autumn from Abundance, a mare tracing back to Musket, through Cuirasser.

Thinking that G. Humphries would be absent in Sydney, F. D. Jones engaged B. H. Morris to do the bulk Of his riding at the Grand National meeting. Humphries will now leave for Sydney on August 19.

At the conclusion of the current Gisborne fixture the Auckland horseman, L, Manson, will come south to Riccarton under engagement to pilot Royal Bengal in his Winter Cup essay.

Christchurch Press reports that, owing to the development of kidney trouble, the smart pacer, Royal Wrack is an unlikely starter in the Washdyke Trot at the South Canterbury Hunt races to-morrow.

The granting of permission to telegraph money to racecourses and trotting grounds would increase the revenue of the Government and assist to frustrate many “starting-price jobs” in New Zealand.

Rising two-year-old gelding, Haere Tonu, who is to . accompany Night March to Australia, is by Hunting Song from Martianette (dam of Martian Chief), by Martian from Equitas (dam of Oratress) by Advance.

The youngster Haere Tonu, who goes to Australia, cost Mr Louisson 425 guineas at the last yearling sales at Trentham—his dam is a half-sister to Oratress (dam of Oratrix, Concentrate and Oratorian).

Purchased at the dispersal sale of Mr R. M. Morten’s light harness stock in Canterbury, as twice winner of the N.Z. Trotting Cup, Ahuriri, by Cathedral Chimes from Muricata, is in work in Tasmania.

The Auckland cross-country horseman, W. Rennie, who address is Hamilton, holds a very fine record in connection with the Great Northern Hurdle Race, having piloted the winners Landmark, Wedding March, and Prince Lu.

The death of Mrs H. Goodman (reports “Sentinel” in Otago Times) removes one of the few remaining links with the old Forbury Park racecourse. The late Mr H. Goodman was one of the most conspicuous figures associated with the course when it was the headquarters of the Dunedin Jockey Club. On the Forbury Park tracks Mr Goodman trained many winners of important races decided in New Zealand and established a reputation as a trainer second to none in the country. The late Mrs Goodman was a sister to the well-known Wellington trainer, J. W. Lowe, and mother of A. Goodman, who has also been established at Trentham for many years.

A Melbourne paper states that in the event of T. R. George deciding to settle dpwn permanently in Victoria’s capital, he will turn Landmark, Make Up and Appledore out for a spell and return to New Zealand to arrange his affairs. He will probably return to Victoria with a strong team of Maoriland thoroughbreds.

Christchurch Times reports: A. McAulay has completed his plans for a spring campaign in Australia. He will leave Riccarton in Grand National week, on Thursday, August 11. Night March will again be the star of the team. He will be accompanied by True Shaft and the rising two-year-old colt, Haere Tonu, by Hunting Song from Martianette. The three horses will be raced in Sydney up to the close of the Australian Jockey Club’s Spring meeting, early in October, and if all goes well with them, it is probable they will then go on to Melbourne, to compete at the Melbourne Cup meeting in November. As in the case of McAulay’s previous visits to Australia, the riding will be done by Roy Reed, who has been in Sydney for some time past.

In recording the proceedings at Riccarton on Tuesday morning, the Christchurch Press reports: “High Pitch (R. Beale), Apache (G. Dempster), The Babe (W. Pascoe), and Lancer (G. Murfitt) were associated in a circuit over the schooling obstacles on the inner circuit. Lancer and Apache led High Pitch throughout, with The Babe tailed off. All jumped well. High Pitch was having his first lesson over big fences and his showing was very impressive. Lancer went on by himself over another round and showed no inclination to evade any of the obstacles. Paris (G. Dempster) and Taratnoa (V. Dempster) negotiated two rounds in a satisfactory manner. Paris ran about a good deal, as he usually does when schooling, while Taranioa gave another pleasing exhibition. Gay Jim (R. Beale) accompanied this pair for the first round, and outjumped them at each obstacle. He was always a dashing jumper and appears to have come in quite sound from his long spell.”

Round as an apple and as shapely and nimble as they are made best describes a rising two-year-old in the Endeavour Lodge string—a present from a friend to the master of the establishment. A carping critic might describe this beautifully-bred youngster as somewhat on the small side, but she will grow and the bodily strength and material is there to support a taller framework. To be known on racecourses in future as Pompax, this brown filly is by the imported English horse Pombal, who was a winning and staying performer in his homeland, and ranks as a half-brother to the successful sire Limond, both being located at Mr G. M. Currie’s Koatanui Stud (Wanganui). Pombal is by the Derby winner, Pommern (son of Polymelus, by Cyllene) from Linda! (dam of Limond) by Kendal from Sunrise (a descendant of the noted Sunshine family). Then the little aristocrat of the local stable is from Makepeace, by Martian (imp.), from The Hague, by Stepniak from Peace, by The Officer from Content, by Dreadnought from Lullaby, by Apremont from Hammock (imp.). She descends from Musket through Stepniak, one of Maoriland’s famous sires of brood mares, and to the writer’s idea ghe favours this family, while presenting characteristics of the Martian tribe. It is to be hoped that J. A. Rowland commands success with Pompax.

Mr J. H. Grigg has some mares running in his paddocks at Longbeacb (states Christchurch Times) and during the next few seasons he should have some useful young horses ready to race. First Sight’s dam, Snapshot, by Calibre from First Glance, has a colt, rising two years, by Shambles, and she is due to foal early in the new season to Philamore, a good looking Son-in-Law horse, who is attracting considerable attention from breeders who are on the look-out for stayers. The imported mare Pitbrow Lass, dam of the speedy English-bred horse, Pitprop, also of Heath Lass, dam of Royal Saxon, Hounslow and Whatnot, has a filly, rising one year, by Mr George Kain’s young imported horse, Lord Warden. Another mare, an unnamed five-year-old, by Thurnham front Pitbrow Lass, may be mated in the spring.

In referring to the records of noted horses bred in New Zealand or Australia, the New Zealand Herald points out that the following is a record of the leading 21 horses on the prize-win-ning list: Phar Lap £66,450, Amounis £48,250, Gloaming £43,100, Limerick £38,729, Heroic £38,062, Eurythmic £36,891, Windbag £35,939, Night March £32,137, David £31,410, Mollison £30,829, Carbine £29,626, Manfred £28,830, Trivalve £28,375, Spearfelt £28,173, Cetigne £27,206, Poitrel £26,920, Whittier £26,596, Rampion £26,484, The Hawk £26,440, Ammon Ra £25,534, and Desert Gold £23,139, or a total sum of £699,094.

W. Rennie, the well-known crosscountry rider, returned to Hamilton last week after attending the Victorian Grand National Meeting at Flemington, where he rode Make Up and Landmark in the hurdles and steeples respectively. They failed to run prominently, he stated, having trained off since they left New Zealand just after the Great Northern Meeting. They were further handicapped by the brief interval between the time of their arrival and the races. If they were in form Rennie considered that they would have good prospects of winning races on the other side. Copey and Cap-

tain’s Gift, other New Zealand horses racing at the same meeting, failed to show up, and this was due to the fact that they were not taken over early enough. Prospects generally for racing in Victoria were favourable, and he may return there later in the year. If Luminary comes to Riccarton, Rennie will pilot him in the Grand National Hurdle Race.

The Winton representative of this journal, “Stopwatch,” writes:—“The explanation given by “Sir Modred” in connection with the story of the name of Mr W. Norman’s brood mare and prolific matron known as ‘Miss Fortune’ and ‘Misfortune’ has been interestingly noted. There is no doubt the name ‘Misfortune’ as used by the Invercargill scribe is most appropriate and from all accounts is the correct name of the Stirling Lad mare. It is apparent that Misfortune was first registered as ‘Miss Fortune’ as the Turf Register of 191314 shows, where it is also disclosed that the term of the Stirling Lad mare on the track lasted only two seasons, the first of which, as a five-year-old, was most successful. Probably the sequel to the Stirling Lad—Edith mare first being registered as‘Miss Fortune’ may be because three or four years prior to the registration of Mr Norman’s mare, a mare whose breeding lines were given as Honduras—Pet was registered as Misfortune. Mr Norman’s mare is no doubt recorded as Misfortune in the New Zealand Trotting Stud Book, while when the descendants of the Stirling Lad mare were registered she was quoted as Misfortune. ‘Sir Modred’ after setting out in logical fashion the breeding lines of this mare and the story surrounding her naming goes on to mention: ‘This appears to be strong evidence to the effect that the mare now termed as Miss Fortune should be classified as Misfortune. This matter is more important than it is revealed at first glance to the uninitiated, as the mare by Stirling Lad from Edith has become a noted and prolific producer, and in days to come a considerable amount of confusion is likely to arise when the progeny of her daughters or a son in turn have to be credited with leading performers. In bygone days it would not have mattered very much, but in these days of keen pedigree research when light harness aspirants are being sought and bought it is a horse of another colour. Although Miss Fortune may be now officially known as Misfortune, there is no doubt that she was first registered as Miss Fortune. If Mr. Norman’s mare is to be officially entitled Misfortune, and which she apparently is, there may be complications arise . in years to come, if the name of the. Stirling Lad mare is ever coupled with the mare by Honduras registered as Misfortune.”

Our Winton friend need not worry as to the name of “Misfortune” causing a great deal of trouble as it applies to the daughter of Stirling Lad—Edith (imp.), as Mr Norman’s mare is duly chronicled as such in the Stud Book and on her breeding lines and officially has the field to herself. It may also be a strong point in her career that she has lived her life in Invercargill and Winton districts as the property oi the late Mr G. McKenzie and Mr W' Norman respectively. Research into the origin of “Misfortune” or “Miss Fortune,” as the case may be, has served to clear the air surrounding the identity of a noted light harness matron, and, from various sources it has been declared as of exceeding interest to enthusiasts where trotting and pacing records are concerned. GISBORNE RACING CLUB. THE LAST MEETING. TOTALISATOR SHRINKAGE. SIMEON WINS CHIEF EVENT. (Per United Press Association.) Gisborne, July 28. The winter meeting of the Gisborne Racing Club, the last meeting to be held by the club, as it merges into the Poverty Bay Turf Club next month, opened to-day in bad weather, heavy rain falling at frequent intervals. The going was fair. The totalisator investments totalled £3,395 10/-, compared with £4112 for the first day last year, a decrease of £716 10/-. The results are:— PARK HURDLES HANDICAP, £75. One and three-quarter miles. 6 Million, 9.0 (Gooch) 1 3 Kaiti, 9.0 (L. Dulieu) 2 1 Neil, 10.8 (J. Mcßae) 3 Also started: 5 Manuriri 11.2, 2 St. Ames 10.2, 4 Atholspear 9.12, 7 Ronga 9.8. Won by four lengths, third four lengths away. Time, 3min 19 4-ssec. HACK FLAT HANDICAP £6O. Six furlongs. 7 Lady Vane, 8.7 (N. Craig) 1 3 Hawthorne, 8.2 (Mcßae) 2 6 Rasouli, 8.4 (G. Atkins) 3 Also started: 5 Aigulle 9.1, 8 Stitch 8.12, 1 Princess Star 8.9, 4 Bothwell 8.7, 9 Night Speaker 8.2, 2 Sunglare 8.0, 10 Tarrapeen 8.0. Won by one and three-quarters of a length, third one length away. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, £65. Six furlongs. ' 4 Lordly Knight, 8.10 (Keesing) 1 9 White Fang, 8.9, car. 8.10 (A. McDonald) 2 7 Moa Bird, 8.5 (Atkins) 3 Also started: 5 Hunting Day 9.8, 2 Teller 8.10, 10 Bold Front 8.10 1 Orby’s Choice 8.7, 3 Head Serang 8.5, 8 Toboggan 8.0, 8 King Wanga 8.0. Won by half a length, second one length av/ay. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £75. Three miles, 2 Simeon, 10.9 (Mcllroy) 1 7 Cat-i-mes, 9.0 (Crawley) 2 5 Haumariri, 9.0 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 1 Neil 10.4, 4 Jen 9.12, 2 Freehold 9.12, 6 Tall Timber 9.0. Jen ran off and Neil and Tall Timber dislodged their riders. Won by half a length, third two hundred yards away. Time, 6min 5 4-5 sec.

MAIDEN RACE, £SO. Five furlongs. 1 Hunters Mom, 8.0 (K. Voitre) 1

4 Black Songster, 8.0 car. 8.3 (Craig) 2 5 Sunny Bachelor, 8.0 car. 8.3 (S. Anderson) 3 Also started: 6 Mister Tom 8.0, 7 Hunting Jay 8.0, 2 Reviver 8.0, 8 Prince Colosus 8.0, 3 Swift and Sure 8.0. Won by a head, third half a head away. Time, lmin 4sec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, £B5. One and a-quarter miles. 6 Teller, 8.4 (H. Dunn) 1 3 Malahat, 9.6 (Keesing) 2 5 Sunny Song, 8.3 (S. Anderson) 3 Also started: 9 Autumn Sun 9.5, 3 White Fang 8.10, 2 Good Idea 8.5, 7 Rory More 8.0, 10 Helium 8.0, 8 Nahi 8.0, 1 Bob In 8.0. Won by one length, third one length away. Time, 2min 18sec. TRAMWAY HACK FLAT HANDICAP, £6O. Seven furlongs. 2 Hawthorne, 9.1 (R- Mcßae) 1 4 Rasouli, 8.3 (S. Anderson) 2 5 Bird Call, 8.0 (G. Gomm) 3 Also started: 3 Lady Spy 9.1, 1 Beverage 8.13, 7 Tama Waiata 8.11, 6 Primex 810, 8 Foul Wind 8.0, 9 Measurer 8 0 6 Kahunoki 8.0, bracketed with Primax, 1 Menaderva 8.0. Won by half a length, third a head away. Time, lmin 34 2-ssec. RzELSUTmI:D n2oil eta et eta aaoo ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Gisborne, July 28. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s meeting:— GISBORNE HURDLES HANDICAP, £75.

AMMON RA LAME. ABSENCE FROM TRACK. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7.15 p.m.) Sydney, July 28. It is reported that Ammon Ra left Randwick tracks on Monday slightly lame since when he has been a notable absentee. A veterinary surgeon is now in attendance, but it is believed that the trouble was nothing more than a bruised heel. RACING IN ENGLAND. GOODWOOD STAKES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, July 27. The Goodwood Stakes resulted:— Forum 11. 1 Sandylashes 2 Castlederg 3 Thirteen started. Won by two lengths, the third horse being three lengths further back. RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following players will represent their respective clubs in to-morrow's Rugby matches:— OLD BOYS. First Grade. —Cameron, McFarlane, Shand, Kerse, Lynch, Wilson, Boyes, Coakley, Hawke, Hislop, Wesney, Mitchell, McLauchlan, Derbie, Beadle, Francis. Second Grade.—Broad, Smiley, Hastie, McHardy, Challis, Boyce, Cooper, Peterson, Howorth, Paterson, Rout, McKenzie, Gumbley, Braithwaite. Fourth Grade.—Willett, Smythe, Caddie, Morrison, Sefton, Marshall, Good, Pollock (2) Swale, Courtis,' Lemin, Smith, Paterson, Springford, Blair, Luzmoor, Crowther, Rankin. STAR. First Grade.—Robinson, Stubbs, Giller, Frampton, Lock, Riddell, Milne, Mclvor, Donnelly, Hennessey, Cuff, Pasco, Galt, Mahoney Lilley, Robertson. Second Grade.—Halpin, Anderson, Fulton, Robinson, Leek, Agnew, Riddell, McColl, Church, Cushen, Townsend, Stroud, McNeilage, Cavanagh, Cleine, Shaw, Adams. Fourth Grade: Freeman, Dore, Wilson, McNie, Bayley, Byers, Gorham, Orr (2), Gutzewitz, Anderson, Giller, Brown, Thyne, Cook, Cockroft, Reid, Lee. PIRATES. , Seniors: Murray, Pickering, Murtagh, Geddes, Smith, Sharp, Thomas (2), Burr, Stott, Peterson, Duff, Mc-

Ewan, Berry, Robertson, Moss. Second grade.—Hardy, Craig, Pankhurst, Taylor, Morrison, Butler, Beisham, Luke, Keeler, Murray, Galbraith, Roe, Brown, Metcalfe, Knight, Ironsides, Pledger. Third grade.—Thomas, McEwan, Maxted, Robinson, Mclvor, Goode, Wesney, Fraser, Pomeroy, McNatty, Glass, Marshall, Knight, McKinley. Woods, R. Senior, Bushnell. Fourth grade: Bassett, McEwen, Blackie, Guildford, Smith, Robertson, Campbell, Ingram, Miller, Calvert (2), Challis Burr, Elliott, Gordon, Sherriffs, Canning, Crowther, Mathews. Fifth grade.—Marshall, Shirley, Pascoe, Turnbull, Pickford, Thornley, Gensen, Storrie, Gough, Blakie, Bell, Cockroft, Jackson, Ramsay, McCrostie, Ward, Lea, Winders. INVERCARGILL. Second grade.—Smith, Roberts, McKay, Baird, Copp, Bews, Esquilant, R. Purdue, Blampied, R. Henderson, Nisbet, Stevens, Fairweather, Lee, J. Purdue, L. Henderson, Johnston, Foster. Third grade.—Macmillan, Sutton, Frew, Martin, Lyon, Highfield, Sloan, Wilson, Frampton, Lumsden, Thom, Marchant, Edwards, Miller, Henry, Robinson, Bloy. Fourth grade.—G. Sutton, G. Henry, J. McDougall, D. Harris, G. Sutherland, H. Green, J. Green, S. Dawson, P. Maaka, E. Calvert, G. Ferguson, J. Dawson, J. Gillan, G. Troon, W. de Gamham, A. Sutherland, G. Murray. Fifth grade.—Withington, Wilkinson, Walsh, Warburton, Sutherland, Dawson, Savory (2), Kent, Dempster, Murdock, Fletcher, Henry, Johnstone, Breen, Ayto. WAIKIWI. Seniors: Adams, J. Flynn, Mclntosh, Ward, Birss, L. Smith, R. Flynn, Watson, Montague, Wills, Ferguson, Mitchell, I. Smith, McDonald, Woodfield, Sheffelbein, Busby. Second grade.—Walsh, Leonard, Rodgers, Jenkins, Cook, Stevens, McNamee, Morton, Petrie, Rae, Mclntosh, Harvey, Carnie, Jenkins, Wilson, Kitson, Challis, Wilkinson. Fourth grade.—Fields, Bailey, Watson, Watt, Burdon, Crowe, Payne, Waters, Chisholm, Forde, Yeo, Hyde, Wilson, Stewart, Mcßae, Challis, Churton, Harris, Hartley. MARIST. Second Grade. —Orme, Rillstone O’Connor, Mcßae, Forde, O’Neill, Cooper, Keppel, Maher, Campbell, Hallatnore, Hogan, T. Hogan, W. Ferris, Fletcher, Kerr, J. Hogan, Carter. Third Grade.—A. Shepherd, F. Forde, R. Lynch, I. Robertson V. Soper, F. Baty, C. Campbell, M. Murfitt, C. Murfitt, I. Chisholm, J. Crowe, West, R. Stone, J. Crofts, H. Baty, T. Robertson, J. Pascoe. Fourth Grade.—B. Beadle, A. Norton, E. O’Connell, R. Marshall, J. Marshall, J. Dyer, G. Sparks, L. Healey N. Ward, B. Butler, F. Boyle, J. Leonard, M. Davin, B. Dawson, N. Forde, L. Grindlay, R. Robertson, W. West. Fifth Grade.—C. Campbell; J. Officer A. Cook, L. Small; T. O’Connor, W. Vincent; J. Macaskill, T. Fox; J. Murray, J. Murphy, N. Grace; A. Milne, P. O’Neill, J. Caulfield, J. Braxton. RIMU. Second Grade: Leonard, McKay, Maitland (2), Thomas, Baird, McNaughton, Henderson, Hazlett, Cournane, Wyeth, Willcox, Pankhurst, Trotter, Anderson. Fourth Grade.—King, Brazier, Tait, Fairbairn, Watt, Taylor, Graham, Henderson, Phillips, Selwyn, Lewis (3), Jones, Baird, McLew, Findlay.

CLIFTON. Third Grade.—Thompson (2), McIvor, Saunders, Perkins, Dale, Wardrop, C. Dale , Scobie (2), - Hinds. Hughes (2), Baird, Roff, Eastlake. Fourth Grade.—Corkin, Johnston (2), Conly, McKenzie, Sommerville, Checkers, Treloar, Simpson, Bradshaw, Car-, ter,. Fraser, Tregilgus, Thompson, Humphries, Helm. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The following referees have been appointed for Saturday’s Rugby matches: Seniors.—Pirates v. Waikiwi, Mr J L. Oughton; linesmen, Messrs W. Tinnock and C. A. Kerse; Star v. Old Boys, Mr J. Ewart; linesmen, Messrs I. McKay and F. Elliot. Second Grade.—Bluff v. Rimu, Mr J. Smith; Star v. Old Boys, Mr D. F. Leckie; Marist v. Invercargill, Mr E. Budd; Pirates v. Waikiwi, Mr R. D. Cox. Third Grade.—Star v. Clifton, Mr P. J. Alley; Borstal v. School, Mr J. Murray; Invercargill v. Marist, Mr E. Fogarty; Railway v. Pirates, Mr G. Robertson. Fourth Grade.—Bluff v. Technical. Mr J. Aitken: Invercargill v. Rimu, Mr T. Findlay; Pirates v. School A, Mr J. Gardiner; Marist v. Old Boys, Mr C. C. Kenward; Star v. Waikiwi. Mr R. McKay; School B v. Clifton, Mr A. Smith. Fifth Grade.—lnvercargill A v. Invercargill B, Mr F. Insall; Marist v School, Mr D. Donaldson; Technical v. Pirates, Mr L. T. Cockerill. • Emergencies.—Messrs H. R. Willcox and J. R. Bell. EASTERN SOUTHLAND SUBUNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Last night’s meeting of the Management Committee of the Eastern Southland Rugby Sub-Union was attended by Messrs I. Martin (chairman), F. Murray, C. Wilson, F. Wallis jun., F. Wallis sen., J. W. Aitken, G. Whittingham, R. S. Green, H. G. Wallis and A. H. Davidson. The action of the permit committee in granting a transfer to T. Hoffman from the Country Pirates to Albion was confirmed. The Pioneer Club applied for a regrade of N. Newman from third to fourth grade. Under clause three of the flag match rules no regrades can be granted after June 30. The secretary of the Gore Municipal Band advised that the band offered its services free on the occasion of the Sports Trust Cup fixture against Western on Wednesday next. It was decided to accept the offer with thanks. The referee in the Mataura-Wynd-ham third grade fixture reported that he cautioned L. Cruickshanks of Mataura and W. Richards (Wyndham) for showing fight. It was decided to place both names on the cautioned list. It was decided to postpone all junior games on Wednesday. Mr H. G. Wallis was appointed manager of the Eastern team to play Western on Wednesday. The following team has been selected to represent Eastern against Western in the Sports Trust Cup match at Gore: Full-back—Webb. Three-quarters: Dempster, Fitzgerald, Crawford. Five-eighths: Grant, F. Wallis. Half-back: Holden. Forwards: McKerchar, Agnew, Herron, Pawson, Dickie, Naylor, McGowan, Matheson. Emergencies: Walker, Calder, McConnell, Irwin, Stark. EASTERN DISTRICT NOTES. The Eastern District Cup competition fixtures were commenced on Wednesday, but the conditions were far from favourable. At the Gore showgrounds the playing area was in fair order, but a strong wind troubled the players. At Mataura the teams had both the wind and the mud to contend with and the game resolved itself into a forward struggle in which the heavier Mataura pack outshone Poineer’s vanguard. The match between Albion and Edendale at Gore attracted a very small attendance and those who stayed away certainly did not miss much. Grant, who was playing for Southland, made a big difference to the Albion backs, while Edendale’s half, Holden, also represented a big loss to the southerners. At times, however, Albion’s backs opened up the play nicely and for a time in the second spell looked like doing things. The transfer of Wallis from full-back to the threequarter line appears to have been justified and he played a sound game in his new position. He has plenty of speed and is a solid tackler, two attributes which stand him in good stead. Gordon Martin is also shaping fairly well at second five-eighths, but on Wednesday was inclined to hang on too long. On several occasions he was collared in possession when he should have sent the ball out. F. Wallis played one of his best games to date and his line-kicking was excellent. His try, however, was a fortunate one and he should have been grassed long before he reached the line. Albion’s pack was much superior to Edendale’s and secured the ball from the scrums with the utmost regularity, while they gained a lot of ground by loose rushes. Edendale’s full-back Cushnie was disappointing and in the second spell, when he had the wind to aid him, he gained very little ground with his line-kicking. Dempster, however, made great use of the line and time after time gained big slices of ground. He gave a good all-round display and was probably the best of the backs. There was comparatively little handling by the Edendale backs and only about on two occasions did the ball travel right along the line. Either badlv placed passes or fumbling spoiled the remaining efforts. Mataura’s win over Pioneer was not unexpected as the blacks can field a fairly hefty forward pack which, particularly on their own ground, take a lot of holding. The heavy going would also provide a further handicap to the lighter, but speedier Pioneer pack. With a strong wind in their favour Pioneer only held a three-point lead at half-time and this was insufficient. However, Reds will have a chance to reverse the position when the two teams meet at Gore. Eastern will have to improve on its display against Northern if it is to be successful in the Sports Trust Cup fixture with Western on Wednesday next. It is, however, very satisfactory to-note that at last an effort is to be made to assemble the team prior to the game, as much can be learned even during a single practice. If the players have been together they will take the field with a greater confidence in each other and that after all is a big factor towards success.

Referees appear to be chary about enforcing the rule in regard to late starting, but some action should be taken to see that games are commenced at a reasonable time. Additional results. of junior grade games played in the Eastern District on Wednesday were as follow: Second grade—Mataura defeated Wyndham by 12 points to 5; Pukerau defeated Waimumu 8-0; Third grade—High School and Mataura drew, 3 all; Fourth grade —High School A 9 defeated Pioneer 0. CENTRAL DISTRICT. SATURDAY’S FIXTURES. Saturday’s fixtures in the Central District Rugby competitions were as follows: Senior: Drummond v. Limehills at Winton (Mr G. Cleland). Second Grade: Hokonui v. Mabel Bush at Mabel Bush (Mr W. Moylan); Ryal Bush v. Fernhills at Fernhills (Mr R. Reid). Third Grade: Dipton v. Winton at Winton at 1.30 p.m. (curtain-raiser to Limehills-Drummond game, Mr A McLeod, referee); Hedgehope v. Drummond at Drummond (Mr M. Kean). Championship Table. SENIOR. Shield

SOCCER TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following teams will represent the various Soccer clubs to-morrow:— Central: Kerr, D. Adamson, W. Ferguson, H. Denny, D. Wylie, J. Boyd, M. Collins, J. Kean, D. Johnston, F. Bishop, L. Rowland, R. Barnes. Rangers: R. Kerr, Maxwell, Moorcroft, Quill, Batchelor, Moilen, Hurworth, Robinson, C. Pay, C. Bishop, Robertson, Haberfield. TENNIS ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN MATCH. DRAW ANNOUNCED. London, July 27. The Anglo-Australian tennis match at Scarborough will be played on Davis Cup lines, with four singles and one doubles match. The following is the draw for Thursday:—Perry v. Hopman; Lee v. Crawford; Friday, Perry and Olliff v. Hopman and Crawford. The draw for Saturday is: Lee v. Hopman; Perry v. Crawford.

One and a-half miles. st lb st lb Manuiri 10 3 Kaiti 9 5 Neil 10 6 Rongo 9 3 Monetize 10 5 King Wanga 9 2 Million 9 12 Cat-l-mes 9 0 St. Ames 9 11 Sunglare 9 0 Atholspear 9 8 TRIAL HANDICAP, £50. Six furlongs. Black Songster 9 0 Reviver 8 4 Bird Call 8 8 Evermore 8 4 Menaderva 8 4 Kahunoke 8 4 WAIKANAE HANDICAP, £85. One mile. ■ Malahat 9 8 Head Serang 8 4 Teller 9 5 Good Idea 8 2 Autumn Sun 9 1 Toboggan 8 0 White Fang 8 12 Rory Mor 8 0 Orby's Choice 8 5 Helium 8 0 Moa Bird 8 5 Bob In 8 0 Sunny Song 8 5 Lady Spy 8 0 SECOND HACK I fLAT HANDICAP. £60. Seven furlongs. Good Idea 9 5 Rasouli 8 6 Hawthorne 8 11 Stitch 8 6 Lady Vane 9 2 Princess Star 8 2 Beverage 8 12 Bird Call 8 0 Tama Walata 8 8 Measurer 8 0 Nahl 8 8 Night Speaker 8 0 Primax 8 7 Foulwind 8 0 TE HAPARA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £75. Two and a-half miles. Simeon 11 7 Cat-i-mes 9 7 Monetize 10 12 Haumariri 9 0 Neil 10 4 Tall Timber 9 0 Jen 9 12 Harrogate 9 0 Freehold 9 7 TURANGANUI PLATE, £60. Special weights. Six furlongs. Both Well 8 12 Hunter’s Moon 8 3 Black Songster 8 12 Sunny Terapeen 8 11 Bachelor 8 3 Mister Tom 8 3 Swift and Sure 8 3 Hunting Jay 8 3 FAREWELL HANDICAP, £65. Six fui longs. Lordly Knight 9 6 Sunny Song 8 5 Hunting Day 9 6 Sunglare 8 0 White Fang 9 1 Aiguille 8 3 King Wanga 8 0 Good Idea 8 2 Teller 9 1 Hawthorn 8 0 Bold Front 8 8 Toboggan 8 0 Manifesto 8 8 Princess Star 8 0 Orby's Choice 8 5 Stitch 8 0

P W D L Pts Winton 8 6 1 1 13 Drummond 7 4 1 2 9 Limehills 7 4 1 2 9 Dipton 8 2 1 5 5 Hedgehope 8 1 — 7 2 SECOND GRADE. P W D Shield L Pts Hokonui 6 5 1 10 Ryal Bush 7 5 — 2 10 Waianiwa 7 4 3 8 Mabel Bush 6 2 4 4 Fernhills 6 — — 6 — THIRD GRADE. P W D Shield L Pts Winton 7 7 — 14 Dipton 6 5 1 10 Limehills 8 3 —— 5 6 Drummond 7 1 — 6 2 Hedgehope 6 1 — 5 2