SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22040, 13 June 1933, Page 8

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Entries for Ashburton County Racing Club’s Winter fixture are due this evening.

Totalisator receipts at Ashburton T.C. meeting on Saturday gave an increase of £1924.

During the current season the progeny of Paper Money have won £2172 in Australia.

Reported that promising winter performer Retract was lame after Otaki meeting.

Striking various obstacles could not have improved Copey’s chances at A.R.C. fixture.

The victories of Beacon Fire at Auckland were widely anticipated in Taranaki turf circles.

Auckland pacer Chancellor- tangled at barrier up-lift in N.Z. Sapling Stakes, but ran third.

When disposed of in England Lucullus brought 25gns as a great bargain for Maoriland.

Man o’ War had two winners at Ashburton—Tangatu and War Buoy (youngster).

The success of Paper Money’s son, Wakatipu, has caused marked interest in Africa.

Beau Gallante, off to Sydney with G. W. New, has won £260 in stakes—three events.

Thespis and Billy Boy are in the Australian Steeplechase at Caulfield, run August 12.

Engagements in Melbourne in August point to Billy Boy being absent from N.Z. National.

North Islanders express the opinion that Beau Gallante will race well in his home land.

Good Hunting, one of G. W. New’s team for Australia, comes from the Gisborne district.

In a recent race in Sydney W. Stone’s pupil, Counterplay, was again noted barrier shy.

Foxton winner, Thes Tiger, in thirteen starts last season, won seven races, with one second.

There are three kinds of racehorses: the fast; the not-so-fast; the vast majority.

A Taranaki writer observes: After the Dunedin meeting we’d say Amy Johnson was no flyer.

K. Voitre topped H. Gray's record (116) by riding 117 winners on 81 individual horses on 28 racecourses.

Riccarton mentor T. Lloyd, who has been suffering from ill-health, is reported to be greatly improved.

It is reported from Trentham that juvenile colt Might (Limond —Graciosa) has been gelded.

Taranaki galloper Beacon Fire has had 27 starts for 8 wins, 3 seconds, and 7 thirds —stakes won £l2lO.

As Thespis has been entered for Australian Hurdles (3.1 m. 20yds) a trip to Melbourne is still contemplated.

Maoriland’s champion jockey, K. Voitre, was first apprenticed to E. Penman (Otaki), then to R. E. Hatch.

Racing between the flags at Ellerslie Callamart has had three wins and two seconds in six starts.

Indications point to Phar Lap’s youthful brother, All Clear, starting in N.Z. prior to departure for Ceylon.

Up to this season, Gainsborough, since 1922, has sired the winners of 293 races, stakes totalling £232,154.

Early in the new year Free Holmes will celebrate the 50th anniversary of riding his first winner—this was at Ashburton.

In N.Z. Sapling Stakes Village Guy carried £265 10/- and £256, Wai- Buoy £179 and £194 10/-, and Chancellor £l7O 10/- and £199 10/-.

Wrack claimed two winners at Ashburton T.C. meeting on Saturday—lndianapolis is a pacer, and Reclaim as a trotter.

Idleness does not seem to suit Inflation (reports Taranaki Herald), who recently tired of his paddock at Awapuni and cleared a high hedge in style that would have done credit to a steeplechaser. He was caught after galloping a couple of miles along the roads and was apparently none the worse for his adventure.

Marton Jockey Club’s remit for the Racing Conference, in the direction of having a steeplechase or hurdle race on every programme between March 1 and September - 1, will meet with strong support. Auckland R.C. want a steeplechase or hurdle race on every programme all the year round.

An interesting entry at the forthcoming Hawkes Bay meetings is Phar Lap’s brother, All Clear, who is being trained by J. H. Jefferd for his Ceylon owner. Jefferd (reports “The Watcher” in The Dominion) will also produce Cylinder and his relative, Cyclonic, at the Bay meetings.

When it is considered that seven events at the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern fixture of recent date were won by descendants of imported Lucullus, it is interesting to recall the fact that the imported sire was bred in Germany and taken over in England by the Government after the outbreak of the Great War, He was purchased by Mr J. O. Hayward, who from time to time brought a number of good horses to Maoriland from Europe, including Soult, and it is on record that he was by the Irish-bred Derby winner, Ard Patrick, who was bought for Germany at 30,000 guineas. It might also be mentioned that Ard Patrick was a halfbrother to Galtee More, another Derby hero, who was subsequently purchased for Russia at 25,000 guineas.

The two crack pacing juveniles of the current season, Indianapolis and Taxpayer, added to their respective racing reputations at Ashburton T.C. meeting on Saturday. Three-year-old colt Indianapolis, by Wrack (imp.)— Estella Amos, won the Winter Handicap (hwness), £2OO, class 3.24 (ljm.) easily in 3min 18 2-ssec—the Southlander Master Roy, by Waverley—Queen’s Drive, an B—s fancy was runner-up in the hands of O. E. Hooper in 3.19. The gelding Taxpayer,, by _ Great Bingen— Nyallo (C. King), as a 5—5 selection, was second to Worthy King, beaten by two lengths, in the Acton Handicap (harness), £l5O, class 3.28 (IJm.) and paced home in 3min 18 4-ssec. Starting a 7—ll investment, Worthy King (Travis Axworthy—King Cole mare), a five-year-old gelding, won by two lengths, guided by A. Holmes, in 3min 18 2-ssec. Under the detailed circumstances, it is on the cards that Indianapolis and Taxpayer are retaining their youngster and juvenile form respectively to fight their battles over again as four-year-olds next season,

In chronicling the fact that Awapuni trainer, G. W. New, has departed for Australia with Beau Gallante, Good Hunting and Safari, the N.Z. Herald’s Palmerston North correspondent furnishes some interesting facts in connection with the last-named, as follows:—“Safari is a solid-looking March Along (Australia) two-year-old colt, who is being sent across to G. Price, in Sydney, to be prepared for the A.J.CDerby. However, the youngster has not yet displayed much to merit this decision, alhtough he is quite a nice type.” In addition to the foregoing particulars, it may be mentioned that March Along, who is at the stud in N.S.W. is an imported English horse by Swynford (winner of St. Leger, and sire of winners of £230,779, including Blandford, who in turn claims two Derby winners, Trigo and Blenheim) from Marchetta, by Marco. When raced in England March Along won a number of good races, including Manchester Cup, York Ebor Handicap, etc. During the current season in Australia the progeny of the Swynford horse have accounted for 18 events.

The sporting writer in the Rand Daily Mail has the following comment on the form of the Paper Money colt Wakatipu:—“lt is so many years since we had any horse from Australia or New Zealand racing in South Africa that the performance of the New Zealand two-year-old at Cape Town on Saturday takes an increased interest. Of late so many good horses, from Phar Lap, Limerick and Ammon Ra, downwards, have been bred in New Zealand, that Australian owners and trainers are keen buyers for the produce of the Maoriland studs. Whilst I was at Cape Town for the Peninsula summer meeting I was enormously impressed with Wakatipu, whom I saw work with Reel 11., a stern schoolmaster for an immature two-year-old. A raking fine individual, Wakatipu is evidently as good as he looks, and judging by his performance on Saturday, it is as well for the South Africanbred juveniles that the New Zealander was barred from competing against them. Seeing that he cost only 110 guineas as a yearling, those rabidly against the importation of racehorses, might, were it not for the excellence of the colt, include him in their ‘catsmeat’ category. Yet, on looks, and breeding Wakatipu will compare very favourably with any South Africanbred of his age.”

Derby or Darby, how should the name of the most important classic race in the world be pronounced? This question was put to Lord Derby, and his answer was that as the race was named after his “House,” he presumed it should be Darby. Early in its history, the blue ribbon of the turf was won by an Earl of Derby. That was the year 1787, and the borse was Sir Peter Teazle. Not until 1924 did the family' again meet with success in this race. Sansovino, owned by the present Earl, won that year. Hyperion, the 1933 winner, adds further lustre to the Hampton male line, whose progress in recent years is one of the features of British thoroughbred breeding. The colt is a son of Gainsborough, who is by Bayardo, son of Bay Ronald and the Galopin mare Galicia, who also produced the Derby winner Lemberg. Bay Ronald was a son of Hampton and sire of Dark Ronald, who begot Magpie, the sire of Windbag. Gainsborough was the second foal of Rosedrop. who was by St. Frusquin from Rosaline, a daughter of the New Zea-land-bred Trenton. Lady James Douglas bred Gainsbrough, who was offered for sale as a yearling, but failed to reach the reserve of 2000 guineas. His lady breeder therefore raced the colt herself and won a war-time triple crown—Two Thousand Guineas, Derby and St. Leger—with him. Lady James Douglas still owns Gainsborough, and as his stud fee is 400 guineas, a bargain was missed that September day at Newmarket in 1916, when the yearling did not appeal sufficiently to buyers.

Winbird, a rising three-year-old colt trained at Randwick, with a win at A.J.C. headquarters already to his credit, is looked upon as a likely candidate for Derby honours during the forthcoming season. He is a son of imported Magpie (sire of Windbag, the leading stallion of the Commonwealth at present) from Orange, a matron who traces back to New Zealander Carbine.

In his summing up of the situation on Friday last the light harness contributor to Christchurch Star argued out in favour of War Buoy, Village Guy and Chancellor as leading candidates for the New Zealand Sappling Stakes. On Saturday the youngsters named finished in the order chronicled to establish in each instance times supplanting the previous record over - the necessary twelve furlongs. The previous record was 3min 23 l-ssec, while War Buoy notched 3.21 3-5, Village Guy 3.21 4-5 and Chancellor 3.22— under the circumstances it is not surprising that Aucklanders fancied Chancellor.

The short-priced favourite each way to win the Poroutawhao Hurdles at Foxton R.C. meeting on Saturday, Adventus by name, has been racing very consistently of late—he recently won and ran second over the battens at Otaki-Maori fixture. He is a promising six-year-old jumper, trained and ridden by M. H. Nicol, and ranks as a son of Bisogne (Bezonian —St. Evangeline) from Footstep, by De Witte from Ecliptic, by Sir Lancelot (bred in the purple) from Total Eclipse, a mare descending from several of the oldest and most enduring families in the N.Z. Stud Book. Recent successes may lead to Adventus being produced at Trentham next month when racegoers assemble at the Town Hall gathering to enjoy one of the popular fixtures of the winter session in Maoriland.

By 35 votes to 30 (half a dozen members refrained from voting) the annual meeting of the Geraldine Racing Club turned down a recommendation that the committee should consider the adoption of the win and place system of wagering at the club’s next fixture. The discussion was animated at times, and one member described the new system as “an old woman’s caper.” It was also remarked that the system was unpopular with the majority of punters; that the systems were only a flash in the pan and would soon die a natural death, etc. Facts and figures are against the majority of the members of the G.R.C. who probably dwell remote from the busy haunts of men and may be possessed of money to burn for all the writer knows, but they have only to consult the sportsmen who control the leading clubs of Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill to find how far astray they are liable to be classed. It may be, however, that the subscribers to the race funds of the G.R.C. have been misled by the advice tendered by opulent totalisator contractors who do not wish to be disturbed in their golden path riches.

Imported to New Zealand from England, All Black, by Gallinule from Vortex, was subsequently taken to Australia, where he passed away recently. At Mr T. H. Lowry’s stud in Hawkes Bay All Black was responsible for a number of good winners, including that great mare Desert Gold, one of the best feminine gallopers ever produced in this country. In Australia the son of Gallinule has sired a number of stakeearners, and several have won recognition as jumpers, including Flavedo. who accounted for the Williamstown Steeplechase (Melb.) on Saturday last. Latest official returns from across the Tasman Sea show that during the current turf term the progeny of the de-

funct stallion have won 16 races and about £l6OO in stakes.

An official statement of the totalisator returns for the four meetings held by the Auckland Racing Club during the current season show that the two-dividend system of investments for the Spring and Sumer fixtures displayed shrinkages, as compared with last season. When the win and place systems were introduced for the next two fixtures a more satisfactory state of affairs was recorded. At the Autumn meeting the machine returns yielded an increase of £17,829 10/- and at the recent Great Northern reunion the investments were in the ascendancy by £2159. For the four meetings quoted there was a totalisator investment decrease of just on £4OOO. These figures appear to read in favour of the win and place systems of betting, and as such will have to be accepted in the meantime despite the protestations of the diehards who are to be found in every community steadfastly clogging the wheels of progress—as a rule persons well endowed with this world’s goods and almost invariably stubbornly opposed to “parting up.” CANTERBURY NOTES. TROTTING IN THE MUD. CANTERBURY PARK FIXTURE. . DOINGS AT RICCARTON. TRACKS IN AWFUL STATE. (Special to Times). Christchurch, June 12. Thursday was the first day for three weeks during which at some time or another we did not have any rain. Not many inches fell, but none of it ran away or evaporated as the dull days prevented it from doing so. Although it was fine overhead for the second day of the Canterbury Park T.C. the track was in a worse state than on the first day. It rained heavily on Sunday. Considering that it was an off day the attendance was very fair. The best driven horse won the Yaldhurst Handicap. Real Belle began smartly, but she never got far away from Olson who began with her. At the end of half a mile these two were racing together. Real Belle was on the rails, and Olson about three sulkies out. Running up the back El Merit, and Modern Girl ran up on the inside of Olson. Olson broke three furlongs from home, settled down again, only to leave his feet entering the straight, and settled a certain chane of getting a place. Mountain Dell made a one horse race of the Paparua Handicap. A very smart beginner she was out past the scratch division before going any distance. That was the end of the race. The black mare ran along under a pull for twelve furlongs. Let out a little she soon opened a gap from Sunny Morn, Gold Tinge and Olive Nelson, and she had them under the whip and done to a turn three furlongs from home. She won pulling up from Sunny Morn, who lasted just long enough to beat First Flight. Olive Nelson was a bad fourth with the rest nowhere. Gold Tinge was the last to finish. Mountain Dell is great in mud, we have few horses in commission that could extend her over two miles in heavy ground. Form pointed to Mountain Mist and Great Burton in the Aviation Handicap. They had the race to themselves over the last half mile and Great Burton won comfortably. John Jinks outclassed the opposition in the mile harness race, the. Railway Handicap. He was badly placed at the end of half a mile. Pulled to the outside he raced to the front in a hundred yards and ran home an easy winner. A good pacer on good ground he is high class in mud. Nothing could extend him. Jolly Wave was made an odds on proposition for the Ellesmere Handicap. He lay in a good position for twelve furlongs then ran to the front and thereafter was always a winner.

Craganour, who was reserved for the Stewards Handicap, was looked upon as a certainty, but John Jinks’ admirers adhered to him, although he had been penalized 12yds, which put him 24yds behind. Craganour began well and got a great position, while John Jinks, who also hopped away smartly, had to go round a lot of horses. When Craganour entered the straight with a good lead and going well, he looked a certainty, but John Jinks went after him and joined issue a hundred yards from the winning post. The whips were out from there home. Both geldings finished true as steel but John Jinks was not to be denied and he won by a short half length. Somerby who finished third was some distance back, just beating Ngingongingo. The favourites Denver City and Manoeuvre had the finish of the Final Handicap to themselves. The more energetically ridden Denver City beating his opponent by inches. He should not have done so. Somebody had a good win as all the double money Mountain Dell—Denver City was snapped up early. Had Manoeuvre won she would not have .got the double merchants out of their trouble as she also was a full book everywhere. At Riccarton. There has not been much doing at Riccarton all the week. The tracks are in an awful state. The plough is out of commission. F. D. Jones has taken Shatter up. The big fellow is in great shape to start work.

Dukla, Dan Rqssell and Gay Jim have done some schooling over the steeplechase fences during the week. Gay Jim jumps like a tradesman, but Dukla is very green and to date not a safe conveyance. Dan Russell jumps well enough, but his wind infirmity pulls him up before he goes far. Royal Limond is walking about and is not showing much lameness. He is to start work again on Monday and if he pulls up sound he will be entered for a flat race at Ashburton.

The filly Silver Briar is in work and is doing easy pacing. She is a rather nice mover. She will be got ready for the spring meetings. H. Nurse having some empty boxes has taken Charmeuse up again. She is big and lusty, and sound. The rising two-year-old brother to Phar Lap is pottering about. He is a good sort and naturally he attracts a lot of attention. He may prove to be the best of Phar Lap’s relatives, but that does not say much, as the other brothers and sisters were not up to w.f.a. standard. A number of our trainers have had some of their charges entered for races to be run next Spring in Australia. It is doubtful if many of them will get across the Tasman as most of the horses entered have yet to prove themselves. For forty years N.Z. trainers have had day dreams of going to Aussie with a champion and breaking the ring. Some real horses have been taken across that have won big races but the Israelitish line has not been bent even. Rational II is to be taken to Timaru for the Hurdle Race. He does not shape badly as a jumper in private, and he may do better in public, as he is not a generous worker. The more experienced of the field should beat him however. He is never likely to make a really good hurdler or ’chaser as he is not very partial to soft ground. Hounslow had a dicky leg when he went to Wingatui, but he survived his three races and came home looking all the better for the trip. Zeebrugge is such a solid customer and has so many friends, gained by his honesty, that he will be first choice in the Prince Edward Handicap at Timaru next Saturday. He is not a really good stayer, but carefully ridden and with luck in running he will see the ten furlongs out well enotigh to beat the most of his opponents. Ramo is only a little fellow, but he

is sturdy and he should race well at Timaru. In his last half dozen starts this gelding has had shocking bad luck in running. In every race he has been banged back and carried off the course. He cannot always be unlucky. Royal Sceptre was entered for the big handicap at Timaru, run over ten furlongs, and also for the Seadown Handicap run over six furlongs. As he cannot stay there is small likelihood of his starting in the Prince Edward Handicap. As usual Heather Glow arrived home very much lighter’ than when he left here. He is engaged at Timaru, and is booked to make the trip. His trainer is trying to teach the narrow chestnut to do well when away from home. His performances at Wingatui last trip are easily his best to date. Polydora is well placed in the Temuka Hack Handicap at 9.11. It looks a lot of weight but with an 8.0 minimum it is not as bad as it looks. Given a firm track she will run a sterling race over the mile. If French Fleet is at the top of his form at Timaru he will keep the opposition very busy before they catch him. A year ago he would have eaten up the lot opposed to him. BIRCHWOOD HUNT. OPENING MEET AT OTAUTAU. (From Our Correspondent.) Under ideal weather conditions the first meet of the season was held on the Otautau Racing Club and Mr Robertson’s properties, Otautau. The attendance, though not so large as usual, showed great appreciation of the fine exhibition of jumping given by some of the horses recently relegated to the jumping business. The hounds gave a good exhibition, and had no difficulty in keeping to the trail. Two runs were held, with only one slight mishap which added greatly to the amusement of the spectators. The country hunted over was agreed by the riders as excellent for the education of young horses. ,Thanks are due to Mr Robertson and the Otautau Racing Club for the use of their properties. Afternoon tea supplied by the ladies was greatly appreciated. Much of the success of the function was due to the efforts of the energetic president, Mr H. D. Irving. The following took part: Master (Mr John Langford) on Silvern, Huntsman (Mr Martin O’Brien) on Silvery, Whip (Mr Vincent Langford) on Wairio, Messrs Alex. McKay on Barndoor, J. A. Langford on Remindful, J. O’Malley on Kelbro Jack, Jos. Langford on Peter Pan, John O'Brien, jun., on Patch, A. J. Langford on Lady Chicken, Cliff Cook on Thurby, Syd. Walker on Undercut, and Alex. Matheson on Black Tracker.

The next meets will be held at Oreti on Tuesday, June 13; Winton, Wednesday, June 14; and Turi, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 12. .The following are the acceptances for the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting to be held on June 17:— PUKAKI HURDLES, £lOO. One and a-half

Palantua 8 10 NELSON TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED. (Per United Press Association.) Greymouth, June 12. The following acceptances have been received for the Nelson Trotting Club’s meeting to be held on Friday:— TRIAL HANDICAP, £lOO. _ Class 3.45. (One mile and a half).—Arion Axworthy scr, Asterisk scr, Attorney scr, Daphne Queen scr, Lough Erne scr, Modern Lady scr, Portlight scr, Prince de Oro scr, Pekara scr, Rewai scr, Royal Audo scr, Silver Whip scr, Solario scr, Swift Chimes scr, Social Pest scr, Thornworthy scr, Tangatu 48yds.

EXPRESS HANDICAP, £lOO. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.51. (One mile and a-half).—Alf Parrish scr, Patchmaw scr, Peter Conquest scr, Renowa scr, Royal Harvester scr, Sea Gift scr, Sister Mary scr, Winsome Laddie scr, Sandy N. 24yds, Tasman Flight 24yds, Real Money 48yds, Hokimai 48yds. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), £lO5. Class 2.23. (One mile).—lndian Author scr, Lucky Guy scr, Lemora scr, Neil Dillon scr, Dawn Sonoma scr, Major Brent 12yds, Guyziah 12yds, Golden Harvest 12yds, Directum 12yds, Chancellor Boy 24yds. RICHMOND HANDICAP, £l7O. Class 3.30. (One mile and a half).—Autowin scr, Gold Paper scr, Great Thought scr, Priceless scr, Real Huon scr, Waress scr, Linella 12yds, War Officer 12yds, Lord Leslie 12yds, Nelson Chum 24yds, Smooger 24yds, Ulm 24yds.

INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP, £llO. Class 3.3. (One mile and a quarter).— Cinema scr, Iron Man scr, Pekara scr, Peter Junior scr, Royal Audo scr, Recess scr, Social Pest scr, Solario scr, Town Crier scr, Ruin 24yds, Nyallo Silk 24yds, Gun Metal 24yds, Vagabond King 36yds. BRIGHTWATER HANDICAP, £l2O. Unhoppled trotters. Class 5.1 (two miles). Fourteen furlongs—Hokomai scr, Renova scr, Real Money scr, Silver Sea scr, Bronte 12yds, Childe Boy 60yds, Don Chenault 60yds, Radley 60yds, Olson 108yds. TAHUNA HANDICAP (harness), £llO. Class 2.59. (One mile and a quarter).—Dawn Sonoma scr, Fembrook

Lass scr, Glengowie scr, Indian Author scr, Nyallo Silk scr, Queen Author scr, Ruin scr, Vagabond King scr, Guyziah 12yds, Golden Harvest 12yds, Lilian Bond 12yds, Chancellor Boy 24yds, Rey Spec 36yds, Goldfield 36yds, Russell Pointer 36yds. DASH HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 2.19. (One mile).—Astral scr, Golden Direct scr, Real Huon scr, Rare Pronto scr, Royal Parade scr, War Chance scr, Waress scr, Childe de Oro 12yds, Great Thought 12yds, Lord Leslie 12yds, Linella 12yds, Priceless 12yds, Nelson Chum 24yds, Special Sun 24yds. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. SECRETARY APPOINTED. (Per United Press Association.) Oamaru, June 12. At a meeting of the Oamaru Trotting Club to-night Mr Hugh Robertson was appointed secretary of the club. THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. G. W. NEW'S TEAM. (United Press Assn.— Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8. 5p.m.) Sydney, June 12 Beau Gallante and Good Hunting, with their trainer, G. New, arrived by the Wanganella and went to Melbourne. . , ~. Safari went to G. _ Price s stable. Gladium, which made his first appearance in the Novice Handicap on Saturday, ran exceedingly well. PACING RECORD. WALLA WALLA’S ATTACK TRACK UNSUITABLE. (United Press Assn.— Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, June 12. The Victoria Park track was m an unsuitable condition after recent rain for Walla Walla to make a further attempt of lowing the mile trotting record but in an exhibition over half a mile, Walla Walla easily covered the distance in lmin 2Jsec. RUGBY FOOTBALL SOUTHLAND UNION. SATURDAY’S FIXTURES. The weekly meeting of the executive of the Southland Rugby Union was held last evening, there being present: Messrs William Baird (chairman), A. H. Courtis, T. Meredith, L. R. Lopdell, D. Leckie, A. J. Geddes, W. A. H. Oliver J. L. Cameron, N. R. Brown, J. L. Oughton, H Strang, R. G. Kitto and A. Mitchell. The Eastern and Northern SubUnion’s wrote supporting the nomination of Mr J. W. Aitken as manager of the Southland Sub-Union’s team to play Otago at Dunedin on July 29. A letter was received from the Eastern Southland Sub-Union stating that in preference to a share of the proceeds of Country Day gate the sub-union would prefer a return match at Gore. Wednesday, July 12, was suggested as a suitable date. It was decided to accept the date. The honorary secretary of the Otago University Football Club wrote applying for permission to use the Deacon Cup, which was won by University A some years ago, as a trophy for the annual fixture between Canterbury University College and Otago University, for which no trophy was at present attached. The letter stated that the University Club was anxious to obtain Mr Deacon’s sanction to the proposal. It was decided to support the proposal and to communicate with Mr Deacon, who now resides at Riverton. Reference was made to the late starting of the junior game at 1.30 p.m. on Rugby Park, this delay affecting the senior games following. It was decided to instruct the referee of the early game to vacate the ground as soon as the senior game was due to commence. A regrade was granted P. McLauchlan (High School), third grade to fifth. Mr F. Mahoney was granted a transfer from Dunedin to Marist. Saturday’s Fixtures. The fixtures for Saturday, June 17, were annroved as follows: — Seniors—lnvercargill v. Star at Rugby Park at 2.45 p.m.; Waikiwi v. Old Boys at Rugby Park at 2 p.m.; Pirates a bye. Second Grade—Marist v. Old Boys at Biggar Street No. 3 at 2.15 p.m.; Rimu v. Star at Queen’s Park No. 1, at 2.45 p.m.; Invercargill v. Pirates at Biggar street No. 4 at 2.15 p.m.; Waikiwi a bye. Third Grade—lnvercargill v. Clifton at Clifton at 2.30 p.m.; Borstal v. Collegiate at Borstal at 2.15 p.m.; Old Boys v. Pirates at Appleby Ground at 2.15 p.m.; Star v. Bluff at Bluff at 2.45 p.m.; School v. Railway at High School No 1 at 2.45 p.m. Fourth Grade—Technical v. Rimu al Queen’s Park No. 2 at 2.45 p.m.; Waikiwi v. High School A at Waikiwi at 2.15 p.m.; Bluff v. Borstal at Borstal at 2.45 p.m.; Invercargill v. Pirates at Biggai’ street No. 1 at 2 p.m.; Marist v. School B at High School No. 2 at 2.15 p.m.; Clifton a bye. Fifth Grade.—Marist v. High School at Rugby Park at 1.30 p.m.; Invercargill A v. Invercargill B at Tweed street at 2.30 p.m.; Technical v. Pirates at Biggar street No. 2 at 2 p.m. SOUTH ISLAND SELECTOR. (Per United Press Association.) Oamaru, June 12. At a meeting of the North Otago Rugby Union to-night, it was decided to support the nomination of Mr Allan A. Adams (Greymouth) as South Island selector. WESTERN DISTRICT SUB-UNION.

(From Our Correspondent.)

The monthly meeting of the executive of the Western District Sub-union was held in Mr Matheson’s room on Friday evening, when the following delegates were present: Messrs C. Mills and R. Murray (Ohai), S. Hirst, Shaw and A. Fisher (Orepuki), H. McDonald, C. Payne and G. Charlton (Waiau), J. C. Millar and H. D. Irving (Otautau), J. Laurie (Western Star), Duncan (Nightcaps), G. Andrews (schools) and D. C. McCrostie (Referees’ Association). Mr A. H. Lindsay (president) occupied the chair. The secretary, Southland Rugby Union, wrote regarding the following matters:—(l) Forwarding a copy of the resolution passed at the annnual meeting with reference to the division of the net proceeds of the Country Day matches, and stating that the amount for distribution amongst subunions was approximately £6O. He inquired whether Western Sub-union desired a return match with a Town team or a share of the gate.—The secretary was directed to apply for the latter. (2) Stating it was the intention of the Southland Union to appoint the manager of the Southland Subunion team from the Southland subunions, and ask for nominations for the position.—lt was decided to nominate Mr C. Mills. Mr J. T. Barraclough, secretary, Orepuki Club, wrote advising that May 31 was not a suitable date for the holding of their jubilee seven-a-side tournament, and applied for another date later in the year.—The request was granted. The Orepuki Club entered a protest against the awarding of a field goal by the referee in the match, Orepuki v. Waiau, played on May 10, the ball striking a player in its flight and carrying on to go over the posts. The award

was questioned at the time by the captain. The club was in favour of the match being replayed, or it being declared a draw. —After hearing the evidence of the referee, the captams of both teams and the player concerned it was decided to uphold the decision of the referee and award the match to Waiau. As the protest was not considered to be frivolous, however, it was resolved to refund the protest fee to Orepuki. . It was decided that the match with Central for the Baird Cup be played at Drummond on July 5, the date of the annual ploughing match. It was resolved that the match, Southern v. Western, for the Sports Protection Cup be played at Riverton, provided the Riverton delegates undertook to carry out the arrangements, the fixing of the dates for these matches being left in the hands of the selectors and the emergency committee. Reporting on Country Day, Mr C. Mills, one of the managers of the Western team, said the match against Central was a hard-fought one, Central on the day being the better team and thoroughly deserving their win. To attain the results achieved last year a number of practice matches had been held, and he advocated that the same course be adopted this year. The players were to be congratulated on the manner in which they had behaved themselves. Mr J. C. Millar endorsed these remarks.—lt was left in the hands of the managers to arrange for pracIt was decided that the boundary between Riverton and Orepuki be Ward’s road.

The chairman reported that he had granted regrades to Messrs K. Wilson and J. Chamberlain (Western Star), and W. Laidlaw and S. Ayson (Otautau), and his action was approved. The following clearances were granted: Messrs Frank Hunt from Coal Creek to Nightcaps; J. Brown, from Pirates to Otautau; L. Dowling, from Western Star to Waiau; J. Mair and J. Burke, from Ohai to Nightcaps. Mr O’Leary, secretary, Waiau Football Club, also asked for a transfer from Edendale Club to Waiau for J. Ferguson, subject to his clearance coming forward. He requested that he be regraded from senior to junior.—The request was granted. The question of the goal-posts at Orawia was brought up, and Mr Laurie

stated the matter would be attended to. L. Wilson was granted permission to play for Western Star Club. Mr Shaw drew attention to the fact that Orepuki Club was celebrating its 60th anniversary shortly, when a banquet and seven-a-side tournament would be held in connection with the jubilee. They still had Mr Hirst, who was their captain 50 years ago, in the district, and he appealed for the support of all footballers in the Western District. Mr Charlton, in endorsing these remarks, said the jubilee was probably unique in the history of football in New Zealand and was probably a record. Delegates should impress upon players the necessity of supporting the celebrations of a club which had provided some of the foremost players in the South Island. Mr Hirst mentioned that Riverton Club was another club which would shortly have a 50 years’ record. The chairman reported that Mr S. Hirst had donated four very old football photos to the sub-union, viz., Pirates football team, 1897; Southland representative team, 1906; Southland representative team, 1895; and Southland Country representative team, 1906. These were to be kept as a memento' of some of the old players, and he noticed that quite a few of the players from Orepuki were included in the teams. He moved a very hearty vote of appreciation to the donor for his thoughtfulness in handing over the photos, which were to be kept as a record. Mr Hirst thanked the chairman for his remarks. In view of the representative matches it was resolved tha the senior fixtures for the second round be carried on without a break, and the following were drawn up: June 17: Waiau v. Nightcaps (referee, Mr J. Prendeville); Orepuki v. Western Star (Mr J. Gardiner); Otautau v. Riverton (Mr M. Mills). June 24: Nightcaps v. Otautau (Mr H. D. Irving); Waiau v. Orepuki (Mr E J. Weir); Western Star v. Riverton (Mr M. Mills). July 1: Riverton v. Nightcaps (Mr G. Andrews); Orepuki v. Otautau (Mr D. C. McCrostie); Western Star v. Waiau (Mr R. G. Winter). July 8: Otautau v. Western Star (Mr J Gardiner); Nightcaps v. Orepuki (Mr E. J. Weir); Waiau v. Riverton (Mr M. Mills). . July 15: Riverton v. Orepuki (Mr E. J Weir); Otautau v. Waiau (Mr R. G. Winter); Nightcaps v. Western Star (Mr G. Andrews). SOUTHERN DISTRICT.

FORTROSE v. OTERAMIKA. A very fast game was played on Saturday between Fortrose and Oteramika for the banner, and resulted in a draw, 6 all. It was the most even and hard fought game this season in the banner matches. Fortrose kicked off, but Oteramika soon pushed them back into their own 25. After some good play Ken Golden with a smart run quickly carried the ball well into midfield. Oteramika, recovering, found touch almost on the goal-line. Fortrose relieved with a dribbling rush that carried the ball two-thirds of the field. Oteramika attacked and exciting play was witnessed in the Fortrose 25, a force down saving Fortrose. Oteramika again attacked strongly and succeeded in scoring a try. The kick at goal was not successful. McEwan (Fortrose), with a smart spurt managed to get over at the corner. H. Golden failed to convert. The game proceeded at a good pace with a long dribbling rush led by H. McKenzie. Oteramika retaliated and Jenkins scored. The try was not converted. At half-time the scores were: Oteramika 6, Fortrose 3.

The second half was even more spirited, Fortrose having the better of the play and forcing Oteramika to touch down. For a time Fortrose pressed strongly, and sent the ball into touch at the corner. Lively and interesting play’ near the goal-line and Monteath with strong, weighty push scored. Golden failed to convert. Oteramika 6, Fortrose 6. During the last 10 minutes Oteramika attacked strongly, made Fortrose touch down on two or three occasions, but did not manage to break through the defence. A most exciting game finished with points even. Mi- McCall was the referee. CENTRAL DISTRICT. WINTON DEFEAT HEDGEHOPE. (From Our Correspondent.) Ideal weather conditions prevailed in the Central .District on Saturday afternoon wheff the Rugby competitions were advanced a further stage. An absence of wind, rain and sun made con- I ditions well-nigh perfect and in the | majority of instances a dry ball was available. A good contest was expected in the meeting of Limehills and Dipton, but the latter side did not play up to form and as a consequence were decisively beaten by the solid Blue and Whites' side. Winton and Hedgehope had a hard tussle on the new Hedgehope ground, which is a considerably improved playing area. Winton’s winning margin was a fairly wide one, but the scores do not give a very clear indication of the closeness of the play. In the junior section Ryal Bush secured a good win over Waianiwa, while Wright’s Bush were too formidable for the Mabel Bush side, who have shown improvement of late. Winton and Dipton won the other two junior games. SENIOR. WINTON (23) v, HEDGEHOPE (8). There was a fair attendance at Hedgehope where quite a good game was witnessed, although confined to the forwards for the best part. The forwards of both sides were fairly evenly matched, and it was the superiority of the Maroon backs in the first spell that won the day for Winton. In the first spell Winton were decisively superior and the rearguard were given a plentiful supply of ball, which they threw about in bright fashion. There was a different tale in the second half, however, and the home pack monopolized play. Although the Maroons scored 11 points to their opponents’ 8 in this half, the Light Blues were the aggressors for three-parts of the spell. Hedgehope had to play a tight game as the weakness of their back line was very evident. In the home pack the three McLeod brothers were a tower of strength, while Russell was the best of the others. G. South was the mainstay of the backs, although Kerr at full-back saved well frequently. In the Maroon pack Boyle and Chilton (2) were the pick, although Murphy and Robertson also did good work. It was only on occasions that the Winton back line was a really dangerous unit, and mishandling was frequent. Behind the scrum Souness opened up play at every opportunity and his display on the whole was quite impressive as also was that of Calder, who was solid throughout. Forde, on the wing, put plenty of dash into his efforts and was responsible for a good try, while of the others Walker did good work as the last line of defence. The excellent goal kicking of Boyle was a feature of the match. The teams were:— Hedgehope (light blue).—Mcßae, Horton, R. McLeod; Wybrow, G. McLeod, Slocombe; W. McLeod, Russell; Leebody; J. South, J. Hamilton; Sutton, G. South, Diamond; Kerr. Winton (maroon).—D. Chilton, Boyle, W. Murphy; Murphy, G. Forde; A. Chilton, Watson, Robertson; Souness; Calder, Driscoll; Forde, McKenzie, McDougall; Walker.

From the outset the home side took up the attack, but Forde and Robertson were responsible for putting the Maroor.s in a strong position and the Blues were compelled to force twice. Winton were endeavouring to open up play and from the drop-out the backs threw the ball about. McDougall secured and kicked a good field goal from fairly well out. Winton 4, Hedgehope 0. The Maroons continued to be the aggressors and hammered on the Hedgehope line for some time. Mishandling among the Maroon backs lost many good opportunities. The Winton rearguard were seen to advantage in a first class passing bout when from a scrum just outside the Blue twentyfive Souness sent out to Calder, to Driscoll, to McKenzie/ who sent on to Forde, for the latter to go over for a good try. Boyle failed with the kick. Winton 7, Hedgehope 0. G. South put the home side in a strong position and in maintaining their stand the McLeod brothers did some great work. In scrums and rucks Winton were obtaining possession and their backs were handling with improvement. The Winton forwards gradually returned play to the Hedgehope twenty-five where Souness sent his backs away and a good rush culminated in the ball travelling out to McDougall, who in-passed to Forde, to Souness, for the latter to go over under the posts. Boyle goaled, making the scores at the interval: Winton 12, Hedgehope 0. From the kick-off Hedgehope attacked and South and Slocombe were responsible for a piece of good work in putting their side in a strong position. The Blues held play on the Winton line for some time. From a nick the Maroon backs endeavoured to open up the game, but bad passing allowed the Hedgehope forwards to break through for J. Mcßae to go over well out. J. South goaled with a good kick. Winton 12, Hedgehope 5. Immediately from the kick-off, the Blues rpshed play to the Winton twenty-five and R. _ McLeod broke through to go over fairly well out. South failed to convert. Winton 12, Hedgehope 8. At this stage the game was being particularly keenly contested and the home pack were definitely on top. Winton gradually took the scene to the Hedgehope twenty-five where the home side were penalized and with a strong kick Boyle kicked a fine goal. Winton 15, Hedgehope 8. Again the Blues took up the offensive and kept the Maroons on their own line, until Forde eased the position by taking play to halfway. From there the Maroon forwards carried on with Robertson and Boyle seen to advantage, and a good rush resulted in McKenzie going over at the corner. With a magnificent kick from the sideline Boyle goaled. Winton 20, Hedgehope 8. The Maroons maintained the attack and their next try came a few minutes later when D. Chilton fielded a defending kick and crossed well out. Boyle failed with the kick. Winton 23, Hedgehope 8. When the full-time whistle sounded a few minutes later, the Blues were attacking strongly. Mr W. Mcßae controlled the game. LIMEHILLS (19) v. DIPTON (0). Under excellent conditions at Dipton the home side went under to Limehills by 19 points to nil. The Blue and Whites were the aggressors for most of the game. From the outset Limehills took up the attack and play hovered on the Dipton line, where from a ruck W. Wilson obtained and dummied his way across. Robb failed to convert. Limehills 3, Dipton 0. Dipton took up the offensive and Sparks was seen to advantage in a good piece of work. Limehills were compelled to force. The Blue and Whites again took up the attack after an even period of play, and from a scrum Brosnan secured and crossed for the Blue and Whites. Robb goaled. Limehills 8, Dipton 0. Dipton again took a turn of attack, but the defence was strong. G. Wilson was responsible for a good effort for Limehills which resulted in Kean crossing under the posts. Robb failed with the kick. Limehills 11, Dipton 0. There was no further score before the interval. In the early stages of the second spell the Blue and Whites opened up the game and attacked strongly., A good passing bout culminated in Casey scoring in a handy position. Robb goaled, thus making Limehills’ lead of 16—0 a strong one. Dipton were compelled to force soon after. Wilson and Reid figured in a smart bout of passing which culminated in the latter crossing. Robb failed with the kick. During the latter stages Dipton played with renewed vigour and attacked strongly. The final scores were 19 —0 in favour of the Blue and Whites. Mr W. Moylan was referee.

JUNIOR. South Section. Ryal Bush 12 v. Waianiwa 7. Wright’s Bush 8 v. Mabel Bush 3. North Section. Winton 11 v. Limehills 0. Drummond 14 v. Fernhills 6. Hokonui had a bye.

LAWN TENNIS JAPAN v. GERMANY. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Berlin, June 11. In the Davis Cup match, Satoh defeated Jaenecke 6 —2, 6 —-2, 6—2; Cramm defeated Nunoi 3 —6, 6 —2, 7—5, 5 —7 ; 6—3. BASKETBALL REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE. L. Sheffelbein (Makarewa) has been added to the list of senior basketball players who are asked to attend foi practice at the Waihopai School court at 3.40 p.m. on Saturday.

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