SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22042, 15 June 1933, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Nelson Trotting Club’s meeting takes place at Greymouth on Friday and Saturday.

Night Raid’s staying youngster son, Blixten, is in work again on A.J.C. tracks.

Ammon Ra has yet to be sprinted at Randwick, but is reported to be forward.

Sprinter All Humbug gave L. G. Morris his first win in the Foxton Cup (ten furlongs).

Hawkes Bay Jockey Clubs Winter meeting opens this afternoon and coneludes on Saturday.

All Humbug was having his first test over a middle distance when he won Foxton Cup.

The Maori-owned and lacly-trained ’chaser, Red Bank, will be at Hastings to-day.

Cross-country mare Acervate, twice a winner at Auckland, races at H.B.J.C. meeting to-day.

During the incoming season Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Spring fixture is due on Nov. 23, 25.

Golden Hair (Limond— Lady Cavendish), is working again in Taranaki for next season’s juvenile races.

Ashburton Trotting Club intend raising N.Z. Sapling Stakes from £B5O to £lOOO as soon as possible.

Ruling Light has been, entered for Toorak Handicap (lm.) m Caulfield Cup (one mile and a-half).

Toorak Handicap, £lOOO (lm.), will be run on Oct. 14, and Caulfield Cup, £5OOO (1.1 m. on Oct. 21.

Silver Scorn has been nominated for the Caulfield (IJm.) and Melbourne (2m.) Cups.

The recent deeds of several of his progeny will enhance trotter Peterwah’s stud prospects next season.

Now owned in Sydney, Maorilander Antique has been entered for Melbourne Cup and other big races.

A special message to Sydney Sun from Suva, on June 6, stated that Winooka had settled down well on the voyage to U.S.A.

On a recent visit to Melbourne from Sydney M. McCarten had three rides in public for three wins—one was in King’s Cup on Kuvera.

For the Champion Hack Plate, £3OO (seven furlongs), to be decided at the Avondale Jockey Club s Spring meeting, sixty-four entries have been received.

Six-year-old gelding Gastronomy, by Lucullus, and claimed to be the biggest horse at Takanini, may be jumped after several flat event tests.

The record nomination for the Melbourne Cup was in 1924, when the names of 351 horses were listed. There are 257 in this year’s race, as against 275 last November.

Fifth in the recent Cornwall Handicap and runner-up in the York Handicap at Ellerslie to Seatown, it is stated that Speedmint may make hexnext appearance at Trentham.

At Ascot races (Sydney) on June 6 Maoriland jockey, R. Reed, opened his current winning account by riding Diamond de Rouge (Hunting Song) to victory in the Third Division of Flying Welter Handicap.

The Brazen colt, Kuvera, who has now won five races at Flemington, including the recent King’s Cup contest, for G. Price’s Sydney establishment, is to be treated to a brief spell.

It was recently reported that Veilmond was touched in the wind and might be retired from the turf; then he turned up in Brisbane to develop soreness; now he is back again at Randwick working soundly.

Of the two Taranaki gallopers trained at Randwick by F. McGrath, Orapai has been disappointing the touts, but Easter Time has been .encouraging the idea that he will score shortly for his Maoriland owner.

It is unfortunate that inclement weather in Sydney should interfere with Walla Walla’s attempt on mile pacing records, as the horse was well and the cinder track at Victoria Pane specially prepared.

It was feared in some circles that Southland ’chaser. Nylotis was amiss, when his name did not figure in the acceptance lists for the South Canterbury J.C. fixture, writes “Stopwatch from Winton, but his owner, Mr J. Welfare, assured the writer that such was not the case, and the Obolus, gelding was particularly well after his recent Wingatui.engagements. A lengthy travelling programme for a one-day fixture, was the reason for his nonacceptance, although trainer J. Thistleton was keen to start him.

The death of South Hillend ’chaser, Silvern as reported elsewhere (reports “Stopwatch”), will be received as distressing news to lovers of a good peiformer between the flags. Following on her fall on Tuesday the Tractor— Silverpatch mare was in a bad way, but her condition improved somewhat later in the evening and faint hopes were entertained for her, but all to no avail, and early yesterday (Wednesday) morning, her destruction was 1 ordered. The circumstances surrounding the death of the Tractor mare were distressing, as over the fences”earlier in the day she had jumped faultlessly, while in the flat race in which she fell, she was the only performer that had proved herself a proficient ’chaser as far as public appearances went.

Currajong, the six-year-old gelding who has been added to L. Knapp s string, which includes Callamart, has been a disappointment as a flat racer. As is only to be expected in his new quarters, Currajong will be tried out as a jumper, an interesting item, of news iq view of the fact that he is a two years younger brother to Carinthia, by Lucullus from Minsk, as the South Canterbury-trained gelding won the Winter Hurdles at Trentham in 1931, and the N.Z. Grand National Hurdles later on. Trainer L. Knapp, it may be remarked, bears a very high reputation as an educator and producer of successful jumpers.

The first win credited to Wellington horseman R. Reed on his present visit to Sydney was gained on a Maorilandbred juvenile, the three-year-old gelding Diamond de Rouge, by Hunting Song (imp.) from the beautifully-bred Perle de Rouge, by Polydamon (imp.) from Perle d’Or, by Multiform from Aura, by Richmond from Instep (imp.). The winner, who was bred by Mrs G. Carrington, of Gisborne, scored easily by three lengths, starting a warm first fancy for the Third Division of the Ascot Flying Highweight Welter Handicap under 9.6.

G. Price has A.J.C. Derby candidates to burn under his care at Randwick. The ex-Maorilander has just taken Blixten (Night Raid), Shakuni (brother to Kuvera) and Air Queen up again, while Waihare has been in hand for some time past. These are the better known of Price’s rising three-year-old pupils.

The death of the six-year-old Silvern, following on a mishap this week, removes a very promising jumper from the ranks of the ’chasing brigade in Southland and mention of her name will recall a cross-country contest of the current season that will go down in the annals of the turf of the home province as one of the most remarkable on record. The race referred to was the Gardner Memorial Hunt Steeplechase, £6O (about 2.1 m.) decided at the Birchwood Hunt annual race meeting, on April 8, on this occasion held on the Southland Racing Club’s property at Invercargill. In a field of four starters, it will be remembered that Miss A. Langford’s mare Bandy Boa (V. Langford) and Mr J. ‘Langford’s mare Silvern (Mr T. A. Langford) fought out a prolonged finish, in the straight, after a perfect exhibition of jumping by the way on the part of both six-year-old qualified hunters, the judge being unable to separate the pair on the winning-line to declare a deadheat. Apart from this fitting termination to a great race, it also had to be placed on record that the contestants were ridden by twin brothers of the Langford family, while the battle resolved itself into a test between a clever professional jockey and his near relative who rides between the flags as an amateur horseman. In the words of an experienced onlookei- and amateur rider, who won many steeplechases in his youthful days, “It was one of the most pex-fect dead-heats ever witnessed on a racecourse.”

Keith Voitre. who now heads the list of winning jockeys with a record total of 118 wins, is novz nineteen years old. His father, a manufacturer of cordials at Palmerston North, decided to make a jockey of him, and he was first apprenticed to E. Penman, of Otaki, where he passed the sixth standard with proficiency. Voitre then became attached to the stable of the Palmerston North trainer, R. E. Hatch, who, himself a noted rider in his day, has gained a remarkable record in teaching boys the art of race-riding. Among the successful jockeys he has turned out arc T. Green, W. J. McDowell, and L. F. Faulkner. Interviewed, after riding his 117th winner he said. “All the credit is due to Mr Hatch. He has made the engagements for me and has done everything possible to assist me, both during and after my term of apprenticeship.”

While Southlander Paris has been engaged in the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase and already handicapped at 10.7 for July 8, it is interesting to note that the Solferino gelding also claims an engagement in a famous event of the succeeding month. Run on August 12, the Victoria Amateui Turt Club race referred to is the Australian Steeplechase, of £l5OO (about three miles and a half), which is annually decided at Caulfield. The Australian Stccnlechase country at Caulfield might possibly suit Paris better than Grand'National Steeplechase at Flemington, but the local jumper has only to give of his best to race prominently in either event.

Sydney Sun reports the passing of a noted and successful N.S.W. mentor:— “Mr Harry Rayner, one of Australia s best-known racehorse trainers, died on Tuesday evening (June 6) at the age of 92 years. When he retired from business about 14 years ago, the late Mr Rayner was given a testimonial at a function which was largely attended by A.J.C. officials, trainers and others. He was a regular visitor to the big Randwick race meetings until about two years ago, when failing health prevented him from putting in an appearance.” Among the big winners trained by Harry Rayner were: Arsenal (Melbourne Cup 1886), Australian Peer (Sydney Cup), Bungebah (Newmarket and Epsom Handicap), Mooltan (Metropolitan Handicap), Melos (A.J.C. Derby), Ventura (Breeders’ Plate and Gimcrack Stakes for Mr E. J. Watt of N.Z.), Aborigine (dead heat with Blue Book in Caulfield Cup 1909) and many other successful gallopers where important events were concerned.

The cabled intimation to the effect that the Invercargill jumper, Paris, finished third in a brush steeplechase at Epsom (Melb.) meeting on Wednesday, is interesting and serves to convey the impression that all is well with, the Solferino gelding. It has to be pointed out, however, tha the country for a “brush” steeplechase at the Melbourne suburban course does not present the difficulties that Paris will have to contend against when called upon to compete between the flags at Caulfield and Flemington later on—he may be asked to tackle the former country on Saturday, as at latest advice he claimed an engagement in the Wanda Steeplechase, run under the control of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club on Saturday. At the same time, Paris has been educated to the stiffest country to be met with in Maoriland racing and as a good jumper he has raced over the Great Northern course, won a Wellington Steeplechase, and on two consecutive occasions finished second in the N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase—some of the strange bare post and rails obstacles at Caulfield over the week-end might prove the undoing of a gelding unaccustomed to these fences.

A well-bred filly is reported to have been placed under the care of A. S. Ellis at Riccarton by Mr J. ,R., McKenzie, of Christchurch. This is a daughter of Lord Quex (imp.) from First Class, by All Black (imp.) from Class, by Wallace (Carbine’s best Australian son) from La Tosca, by Robinson Crusoe from Nightmare, by Panic from Evening Star (imp,). It may be remembered that the dam of Ellis s new pupil, First Class, is out of Class, who gave two good gallopers to the N.Z. turf, viz., Bon Ton and Eligible. The list of dates applied for by clubs for next season contains one application of more than usual interest. The Auckland Racing Club desires to extend its summer meeting from four to five days. This, however, will involve an alteration in the Rules of Racing, which provide that “no club shall hold more than four race meetings in any racing year, save with the consent of the president, and no meeting shall be advertised to comprise more than four days of racing.” It is hardly likely that the Rules of Racing will be tinkered with to permit of the A.R.C’s. proposal developing into turf law.

Very interesting particulars as to the breeding and career of the precocious pacing youngster War Buoy are turnished bv Christchurch Press, as follows:—“With the New Zealand Sapling Stakes now decided, War Buoy can claim championship honours among the two-year-old brigade, and it can also be safely claimed that he is the best two-year-old produced in the Dominion to date. His record-breaking performance in * Saturday s classic at Ashburton is one that will be remembered for a long time. He registered a phenomenal effort in establishing 3min 21 3-ssec on a track that was good but not at its fastest, and he won in such convincing fashion that even better figures could have been registered had the occasion demanded it. War Buoy was sired by the Australian-bred Man-o’-War, and is from Little Kewpie. who was by Diadem, by Rothschild from Little Alma. Little Alma carried a strong infusion of thoroughbred blood in her veins, as she was by

Telameter, by the Musket horse Artillery. The dam of Little Alma was by Perkin Warbeck from a Blackwood Abdallah mare. Man-o’-War is by Peri Huon (St. Louis from a Vancleve mare), and his dam, Wilga, was by Ariel (Commercial —Flight) from Acorn (Vancleve—Oakleaf). War Buoy was bred at Methven by Mr J. Mauger, and he is a half-brother to Dollie Derby, winner of several races. Mr Mauger attended to his early education, and had worked him up to a very useful speed before he was taken over by M. B. Edwards early in the present year. His improvement in his new quarters was rapid, and it was not long before he began to reveal good form. Making his first appearance at Oamaru last month, he won easily, and that race was regarded by his trainer as sufficient to fit him for the classic. That it was has now been proved, and the condition in which he was produced to contest the rich event on Saturday is a tribute to his trainer. War Buoy is raced by Mrs E. K. Mauger, who has the satisfaction of winning with the two-year-old both races he has contested, and she can look forward with high hopes to seeing him playmg a strong hand in the settlement of the three-year-old classics.” BIRCHWOOD HOUNDS. MEET AT ORETI. PROMISING YOUNG ’CHASERS. DEATH OF SILVERN. (Special to the Times). Winton, June 14. On Tuesday afternoon the Birchwood hounds held a run at Oreti, when there were a good number of followers. Fine but cold weather conditions prevailed but the attendance was quite good. Two runs were made during the afternoon and quite a number of promising young ’chasers were seen out, some attracting particular attention. . The meet was a pronounced success in every way and both hdunds and followers put up a really good showing. The properties of Messrs W. and J. Woods at Oreti provided first class country for steeplechasing, and also from the viewpoint of the spectators, who were privileged to obtain a fuh view of the runs. The course comprised nine obstacles in all—seven gorse fences (including a road double) and two capped wire. No mishaps occurred, and several good exhibitions of high class fencing were given by performers, that were more or less novices at the game. The fields that took part in both runs were a very aristocratic lot and represented strong breeding lines. Apart from the two runs with the hounds several horses were put over the country for experience. Those. that took part were: Messrs M. O’Brien (huntsman) on Silvery; J. Langford (whip) on Lady Chicken; T. A. Langford (master) on Silvern; J. Kinsett on Cupidon; A J. Langford on Peter Pan; J. O Malley on Kellsbore Jack; E. Thomson on Vinegrove; J. Baird on Mananui; V. Langford on Dunmure; T. Pemberton on taragona; F. Langford on West Dome; T. Ross on Poor Boy; P. Morton on Duomac; F. Langford on Panmure—Driftwood mare; R. McLean on Happy; V. Langford on Patch; P. Morton on Tractor—Andante gelding; r. Langford on Ecclefechan; F. Langford on Trisox. . The gathering adjourned to the Oreti Hotel where afternoon tea was dispensed, and on the property of Mr Mabin Smith two jumping competitions and a flat race were held. The jumping competitions over three battens resulted as follows: MAIDEN COMPETITION.—Mananui (J. Baird) 1, Dunmure (V. Langford) 2, Peter Pan (T. A. Langford) 3. OPEN COMPETITION.— Silvery (M. O’Brien) 1, Dunmure (T. A. Langford) 2, Duomac (P. Morton) 3. HALF MILE FLAT.—Dunmure (V. Langford) 1, Peter Pan (T. A. Langford) 2. An Unfortunate Accident. In the final event—the half mile flat race an unfortunate accident occurred in which the well known ’chaser Silvern figured, and as a consequence of severe injuries received had to be destroyed. The incident was no doubt a distressing one to the connections of the mare and was the only unpleasant occurrence in a successful afternoon. The accident occurred while the contestants were entering the final straight stretch of the course; a pony that was also in the field appeared to cut right across in front of Silvern (A. Langford) and both collided. Silvern, a big mare, fell heavily on her head and bled badly, and although her neck did not appear to be fractured she was in a distressing way with concussion. She was later destroyed, which unfortunately was the only course. Both riders received a seyero shaking but neither was hurt. As a six-year-old mare Silvern (Tractor— Silverpatch) had not done a great deal of racing but during the recent turf term of the home province she displayed plenty of ability between the flags, and big things were expected of her in private circles. Silvern was owned by the well known South Hillend Langford family, and Southland racing fans will remember her memorable showing at the S.R.C. course when she dead-heated with Bandy Boa at a recent local fixture. Hexuntimely death came as a blow to her young owners. Of the field that took part in both runs there were some particularly promising green ’chasers seen out. Silvery and Lady Chicken, the two old heads of the school, were ardent leaders. To the writer’s mind the most promising of the greenhorns was a four-year-old mare by Panmure out of Driftwood, thus claiming half sister relationship to veteran and solid ’chaser Nylotis (by Obolus). Owned and bred by Mr J. Welfare of Winton who also bred Nylotis, this four-year-old daughter of Panmure, is a well made sort and to the eye is even more attractive than her elder relative. Taking into consideration the fact, that as far as ’chasing is concerned, the Panmure mare has had no experience, her display on Tuesday was full of merit. She fenced cleanly and surely, and her efforts on the whole were more in keeping with those of an experienced hand than tixose of a novice. A good number of descendants of Panmure have shown above average ability over the fences and if her early ‘ showings can be ac-, cepted as any criterion this daughter j of Panmure is one that should enhance the recruits of local ’chasers in the near future. Dunmure was another attractive novice that was produced. In the capable hands of South Hillend horseman, V. Langford, Dunmure displayed plenty of ability over the fences and also on the flat. Also ranking as a descendant of Panmure, the South Hillend novice is descended from stout lineages as he ranks as a son of Kiltess, by Kilbroney. Another quite promising maiden from the Langford stable was Peter Pan, who also jumped in a capable fashion. Frank Langford gave Ecclefechan, a round of the course and although the upstanding son of Panmure was not keen on his task for a start he jumped cleanly when wanned up. Although hard in the mouth he is one that should make a good ’chaser, being of a strong build and one that has the ability to fence. Ranking as a six-year-old, Ecclefechan is out of Caroline, a mare that did not race, by Calibre. Another novice that was also given a round was Trisox, who completed the run quite well. West Dome was given his first task of a very serious nature for some time, and the Balboa gelding performed quite encouragingly. Although he negotiated his fences all right, he did not take to his fences with the same boldness as was characteristic of him. Old Cupidon, whose one time glory was a V.R.C. Derby

1 success, looked well and negotiated his I fences quite nicely, while another old timer in Mananui, who looked in the best of health, displayed some of his ‘ old ability, in annexing the maiden jumping competition. Vinegrove did not take to his task too kindly, but he was handled rather cautiously, while Poor Boy in the hands of T. Ross did quite well in his initial efforts. A rather well made gelding by Tractor out of Andante (and thus ranking as a full brother to Venite), gave quite an encouraging showing for a greenhorn and can be classed as one likely to go further in the game. He is in the hands of Harry Morton. Taragona took a good deal of inducement but he completed the course without incident. YESTERDAY’S MEET AT WINTON. (From Our Correspondent.) Yesterday afternoon the Birchwood hounds met at Winton, and a couple of runs were held over the properties of Messrs R. Rolton, R. Smith and J. Deegan. A cold westerly wind prevailed and there was only a fair attendance of the public present. Practically the same field as took part the previous day at Oreti followed, and altogether some, good exhibitions were witnessed. A good course was provided, which included six good sized gorse fences. The dozen followers all negotiated their fences in good fashion Panosha (Panmure —Driftwood), Pannette (Panmure— Lady Betty) and Ecclefechan (Panmure—Caroline) gave good displays, while the remainder of the field also performed .well up to expectations. A jumping competition was held at the conclusion of the run and the placings were given as follows: Ecclefechan (P. Morton) 1, Panosha (F. Langford) 2, Dunmure (V. Langford) 3. The judges were Messrs N. Gatley and F. Moore. GORE RACING CLUB. OFFICE-BEARERS NOMINATED. (From Our Correspondent.) Nominations closed at noon yesterday for the various positions on the Gore Racing Club which will hold its annual meeting on June 28. The following nominations were received: — President, Mr G. C. Hamilton (elected); vice-presidents, Messrs A. T. Pettigrew and M. Green (elected); committee, Messrs I. T. Martin, H. Mclntyre, J. B. Nicol, D. L. Poppelwell, F. Wallis, jun., and G. W. Whittingham. There are five vacancies on the committee caused by retirement of members and an election will be necessary. The election of Mr Hamilton as president causes an extraordinary vacancy on the committee, as Mr Hamilton was a non-retiring member. This vacancy will be filled at the first meeting of the new committee. TWO-YEAR-OLD INJURED. BOLTS ALONG ROAD. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 14. The two-year-old colt by Collossus from Sanguinaria, owned by Mr A. D. Potter, was seriously injured through bolting along Remuera road after unseating his attendant and the horse will have to be turned out for several months. THE TURF IN ENGLAND. ASCOT STAKES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) The ASCOT STAKES HANDICAP, £1,187 10/-, 2 miles, resulted— Roi de Paris, gr g, by Cerfenit— La Pomade, syrs 1 Loose Stripe 2 Dictum 2 Won by a short head; length and ahalf between second and third. Twentythree started. HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club meeting on June 15 and 17:— MAIDEN PLATE, £6O. Five and a-half

GOLF INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for the third round for captain’s prize, to be played at Otatara, to-day:— Ist Tee.—Mrs C. F. A. Jones v. Miss Henderson; Mrs Dixon v. Mrs Sturman; Mrs Hall Jones v. Miss L. Stout; Mrs R. Stout v. Mrs Anderson; Miss Perrin v. Miss M. Stout. 16th Tee.—Mrs Handyside v. Mrs Garrett; Mrs Smith v. Mrs Tomlinson; Miss Lawrence v. Mrs Spencer; Miss D. Stout v. Miss D. McCallum; Mrs Dunlop v. Miss L. Douglas; Miss Watson v. Miss Loughnan; Mrs Dundas v. Miss J. Gilmour. 6th Tee.—Mrs Chapman v. Mrs Tansley; Mrs Broad v. Mrs Prain; Mrs Dawson v. Miss N. Gilkison; Mrs Tucker v. Mrs W. Bews; Miss M. Pilcher v. Mrs Johnson. 13th Tee.—Miss Bews v. Miss E. Jones; Mrs H. Macalister v. Mrs J. B. Reid; Mrs Hewatt v. Miss F. Russell; Mrs A. Maca’ister v. Mrs Wyber; Mrs Binney v. Miss D. Strang; Mrs J. G. Macdonald v. Miss G. Macdonald; Mrs C. Davies v. Mrs Cobb; Mrs R. A. Wilson a bye.

RUGBY FOOTBALL RANFURLY SHIELD MATCHES. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 14: . At a meeting cf .the Canterbury Rugby Union it was reported* that the New Zealand Union had asked the various unions to submit suggestions for a possible revision of the regulations governing the competition for the Ranfurly Shield. Canterbury’s only recommendation was that Ranfurly Shield matches should be arranged so as to interfere with club football as little as possible. MOASCAR CUP. . . f (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, June 14. Palmerston North Boys’ High School defeated Te Aute Maori College by 33 points to nil in a Rugby match for the Moascar Cup. WAIAU v. OTAUTAU. (Froth Our Correspondent.) After a very hard and fast struggle at the recreation ground on Saturday Otautau seniors succeeded in defeating Waiau by 8 points to nil. It was a good game throughout, and was one of the best inter-club fixtures played at Otautau for some considerable time. Otautau secured their points by a penalty goal and a converted try. The two packs were evenly weighted, and the backs, with the exception of Porter (Waiau) were well matched. Low tackling was the order of the day. The local pack secured the greater part of the scrums, but the visitors more than held their own in the line-outs. Waiau ticked off and Otautau cleared and began to force the play, which centred roupd half-way. Both back lines were passing well, but good tackling prevented any ground being won by either side. Porter saved Waiauwith well-judged kicks, which invariably found the line and broke up the attack. Otautau secured a free kick in a handy position, and Muir’s kick, which was a winner all the way, gave Otautau a 3-nil lead. Just before halftime a kick, landing between the Waiau wing and full-back, was followed up fast by Gonley and Christie. Gonley took the Waiau full-back with the ball, which was secured by Christie, who. went over to score about fifteen yards from the posts. Muir converted. The whistle sounded with play at the halfway and the score 8-nil in favour of Otautau. In the second half the pace was well maintained and play travelled rapidly from end to end of the ground. The Waiau forwards secured their share of the ball from the scrums in this half, but their rushes came to nothing. From a pass from Christie, Gonley made a good bid for the line, but was brought down heavily by Porter, who saved his side from a certain try. The game ended with- no further score. Almost all of the players were worthy of mention, but Brown and Fluerty (forwards) and Porter, Knowler and Rodgers (backs) gave of their best for Waiau, while W. Campbell, Muir and Liddell (forwards), and Christie, Buxton and Gonley (backs) showed up to advantage for Otautau. Following were the points at the end of the first round of the Western District competition: Nightcaps 10 Western Star 7 Waiau 5 Otautau 4 Orepuki 4 Riverton 0 Representative Games. The following dates have been submitted to the Southland Union for approval in connection with the matches for the Baird and Sports Trust Cups: July 5: Western v. Central, at Drummond for the Baird Cup. July 15:- Western v.-Southern, . at Riverton for the Sports Trust Cup. July 22: Western v. Central, return game for the Baird Cup. August 5: Western v. Eastern, for the Sports Trust Cup. September 2: Western v. Central, for the Sports Trust Cup. September 16: Western v. Northern, for the Sports Trust Cup. CRICKET COUNTY MATCHES. SEVERAL DOUBLE CENTURIES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 13. English County matches resulted as follows:— Essex v. Somerset—Essex: First innings, 415 (O’Connor 237); second, four for 116, declared. Somerset: First innings, 344 (Young 119); second, none for 61. Essex won on the first innings. Hampshire v. Sussex.—Hampshire: First innings, 157 (Cornford, five for 54); second 224 (Cornford four for 48). Sussex: First innings, 277 (Scott 113); •second, two for 106. Sussex won by •eight wickets. Leicester v. Derby.—Leicester: First innings, 346 (Berry 111); second, 85 (Mitchell six for 36). Derby: First innings, seven for 508, declared (Townsend 233). Derby won by an innings and 77 runs. Surrey v. Lancashire.—Surrey: First innings, 478 (Gregory 142, Squires 101, Brown not out 108). Lancashire: First innings, nine for 534 (Washbrook 152). Lancashire won on the first innings. Washbrook, aged 18, equalled A. C. Maclaren’s feat in scoring a century in his opening first-class match. Washbrook completed a century, hitting Fender for four 4’s. Yorkshire v. Worcester.—Yorkshire: First innnings, nine for 500, declared (Leyland 133, Mitchell 142). Worcester: First innings, 231 (Martin 98). Worcester followed on and scored 104. Yorkshire won by an innings and 165 runs. Glamorgan v. Northants.—Glamorgan: First innings, six for 477, declared (Turnbull not out 200, Dyson 91, Duckfield 93); second, one for 55. Northants: First innings, 469 (Bakewell 257). Glamorgan won on the first innings. Kent v. Warwick.—Kent: First innings, 466 (Todd 86, Ames 210); second, seven for 169, declared. Warwick: First innings, 356 (Santali 131); second, 161 (Freman, five for 52). Kent won by 118 runs. MIDDLESEX v. WEST INDIES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 13. Middlesex in their second innings scored 123 for three wickets against West Indies. The match was drawn.West Indies scored 382 in the first innings and 251 for five wickets declared in the second. Middlesex in the first innings scored 178. SOCCER CANTERBURY v. OTAGO. (Per United Press Association.) , Christchurch, June 14. The Canterbury Soccer team to play Otago at Dunedin for the Football Association Trophy on June 24 is as follows:— Backs.—S. Cawtheray, G. Sutherland, R. Henderson, A. Sutherland, A.' Walker. Forwards—J. Clements, D. Sutherland, A. Trotter, D. G. Walker, H. Goddard. A full-back has yet to be chosen.

RIFLE SHOOTING INVERCARGILL MINIATUEE CLUB. The Invercargill Defence Miniature Rifle Club held its weekly shoot at the Drill Hall last evening, when the second round of a three-night handicap competition was fired. The top score of the evening was registered by J. Morrison, with 11 bulls in succession.' The highest scores off the rifle were - J. Morrison 80, R. C. Anderson 79, A. R. Wills 78, S. Wall 78, W. Ford 78. The following is a list of scores with handicaps:— J. Morrison 80—scr—80 R. C. Anderson 79—scr—79 ' A. R. Wills 78— .4—78.4 S. Wall 78—scr—78 A. Winder 75-2.5-77.5 P. Kenna 75-2.5—77.5 J. Mackintosh 76-1.2—77.2 A. Mann 75— 2—77 W. S. Brown 75— 2—77 I. D. Anderson 74— 3—77 A. Pomeroy 76 —scr —76 T. Stevenson 76—scr—76 W. Lilley 76-scr—76 B. Tinnock 74—1.2-75.2 L. Bloy 67—7.8—74.8 W. Shaw 59-14.7—73.7 W. J. Wilson 71— .9—71.9 The next shoot will be held next Wednesday, when the final round of the three-night handicap competition will be fired. BOXING » NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAMME. Next Wednesday’s night’s programme should create great interest locally. The Prendergast v. Jaggers 15-round bout is to be preceded by an open lightweight class as well as a six-rounder between Mansfield (Wellington) and Bill Pasco (Invercargill). It will be remembered that Mansfield beat Pasco in the New Zealand championships last year at New Plymouth and it looks as if he is still in good form as he beat B. Martin at Auckland last week. FRED PARKER DEFEATED. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 10.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 14. Bob Thornton (11.2) defeated the New Zealand Fred Parker (11.6) at the Leichhardt Stadium. The contest was stopped in the ninth round. WRESTLING VARGA BEATS BLAKE. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 14. Whiskers Blake was unable to continue after the fourth round of the professional wrestling match with Count Joseph Varga owing to a recurrence of the back injury received in his bout with Walker at Auckland. Blake had won a fall in the third round and Varga took a fall in the fourth round when Blake had to relax a winning hold owing to the pain of his injured back. Vargo won the match when Blake resigned or defaulted. BASKETBALL CENTRAL DISTRICT. GAMES POSTPONED. , (From Our Correspondent.) All basketball games set down for decision in the Central District yesterday were postponed on account of the inclement weather conditions. BOWLS SOUTHLAND CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. The fifty-second annual report of the Southland Bowling Club to be presented at the annual meeting next Saturday, June 17, is as follows:— The membership of the club at present is 53 active, 30 honorary, 11 lady members and five life members—a total of 99. It is with deep regret we record the death of five of our highly esteemed members, viz., Mr W. Smith, a life member, who had been a member of the club since its formation in 1880; Mr W. Stead, another life member; Mr A. P. Taylor, Mr T. F. Macdonald arid Mrs Weir; also Mr T. Crawley, who, although not a member at the tune of his death, had been a member for many years and a past president. The opening of the season took place on Saturday, October 15, in beautiful weather. There was a good turn out of our own members, as well as a large number of visitors, and the green was fully occupied. After Mr Stevenson, on behalf of the centre, and the president, Mr Dykes, had spoken, the latter declared the green open for play, and Mrs Dykes rolled the first bowl amid applause. Unfortunately the green was not at its best during the past season, especially the latter part. This was due to a great extent to the exceptionally dry season we experienced. It was decided to flood tire green from the creek to try to help. This was done three times and improved the green considerably. In March the green committee resigned to enable the club to give effect to a recommendation passed at a special meeting of the club. Mr Mcßobie agreed to carry on the duties of green ranger until the annual meeting. Since taking over this position Mr Mcßobie has put in a lot of time supervising the top-dressing, etc., and it is confidently anticipated that we .will have a good green for next season. Our thanks are due to our greenkeeper, Mr J. C. Thomson, our green supervisor, Mr Benzie, our past green committee and Mr Mcßobie, and to all other members who have helped with the rolling, topdressing, etc. Good entries were received for the various competitions, which resulted as follows:—Champion Singles: Mr D. H. Thomson 1, Mr J, C. Thomson 2. Champion Pairs: Messrs A. Campbell and J. Strang (s) 1, Messrs R. Fraser and G. Cooper (s) 2. Ladies’ Singles: Mrs A. Cooper 1, Mrs Leary 2. Ladies’ pairs: Mrs Macdonald and Mrs Gavan 1. The handicap pairs and novice handicap singles were not completed, due partly to the green being .closed early. It is hoped to get these competitions finished early in the coming season. The club was again successful in winning the inter-club competition without losing a match. A new competition was substituted this season in place of the A and B matches and the No. 1 team won this also without a loss.

Mr D. H. Thomson represented the club in the champion of champion singles, but was unsuccessful. Messrs A. Campbell and J. Strang (s) won the champion of champion pairs. Messrs A. Campbell and' J. Strang (s) and Messrs R. Fraser and J. C. Thomson (s) won the Mayor’s pairs. Messrs D. K. Torrance, A. Campbell, W. Stewart and D. H. Thomson (s), who represented the club in the Shield Rink, were successful in winning this competition. To all these members we extend our heartiest congratulations. Our congratulations are also extended to Mr D. H. Thomson’s rink, who won the Murihiku Cup and held it for some considerable time, iAt the local New Year Tournament several of our members were in the prize list. Mr J. C. Thomson won third prize in the singles and Mr D. K. Torrance fourth prize. Messrs R. D. Donaldson, W. Mcßobie,' G. Cooper and D. H. Thomson (s) were runners-up in the rinks. During the year several competitions were held, with the following results: Handicap billiards: A. Gardner 1. Handicap snooker singles: A. Clark jun. 1. Handicap snooker pairs: H. Fortune and L. . Lumsden 1. The club is in a satisfactory finanj dal position, the balance-sheet showing

a credit balance of £35. It was decided to close the green early this year to enable an early start to be made on the topdressing etc. The green was accordingly closed on Saturday, March 25. The social room still continues to be well patronized and the receipts from cards and billiards are slightly higher than last year. In March our treasurer, Mr D. H. Thomson, resigned, as he was leaving here to reside in Oamaru. The committee decided to tender him a farewell social and presentation in recognition of the great work he had done for the club. This social, which was held in the pavilion, and was attended by a large number of members, was a great success. The secretary was appointed acting-trea-surer in Mr Thomson’s place until the annual meeting. We desire to express our thanks to the various members who have worked hard to make the past season so successful and enjoyable; to the ladies for their willingness, at all times to help in the social activities of the club; and to the Press for their liberal reports on all matters connected with bowling. In conclusion,, we trust that the incoming season will be as enjoyable’ and successful as the past one and that one and all will do their utmost for the benefit of the club. NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 14. The following officers were declared elected at a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Bowling Association. They will comprise the council for the 1933-34 season:—President, Mr H. Rowley (Dunedin); vice-president, Mr R. Sheath (Auckland); immediate past president, Mr H. W. Mayer (Wellington); hon. treasurer, Mr W. Connor (Dunedin); North Island councillors, Messrs J. Pascoe (Auckland), S. M. Stone (Wellington), G. L. Gladding (Auckland), G. S. Gordon (Wanganui), E. Dingle (New Plymouth), R. N. Pilkington (Hamilton), J. Kershaw (Wellington); South Island councillors, Messrs W. Dee (Nelson), F. J. Good, H. B. Oakey (Christchurch), F. B. Hawkey (Timaru), E. Falconer, E. Tamblyn (Dunedin), J. H. Loudon (Invercargill). The annual meeting of the council will be held at Dunedin on July 5 and the headquarters of the. association will be transferred to that city.

furlongs, st lb st lb Queen’s Bradman 8 5 Diadem 8 . > Sunstead 8 5 Hunting Star 8 5 Sir Nigel 8 5 Tudor 8 5 Cyclonic 8 5 Perimeter 8 5 Wairahia 8 5 Squeeze Mercian King 8 5 Aube 8 2 8 5 Sunny Maid 8 2 Mint Sauce 8 5 Abbeyfaele 8 2 Margaret Rose 8 5 Rosal Solo 8 2 Asterisca 8 5 WHAKATU HURDLES. £70. One and i-half miles. Kinsel 10 10 Miss Hastings 9 0 Kimbo 9 3 Million 9 0 Mia Stella 9 2 CORINTHIAN PLATE, £60. Gentlemen riders. One and a-quarter miles. High Falutin’ 12 2 Wine Tray 10 9 Gold Ruler 11 10 Chesham 10 9 Luna Lux 11 0 Lochaby 10 7 Mon Roi 10 9 Arabliss 10 7 JUNE STEEPLECHASE, £100. About two and a-quarter miles. Birkbeck 10 11 Hard Gold 9 3 Adventus 10 9 Jen 9 0 Ascervate 10 7 Kaokaoroa 9 0 Red Bank 10 4 Revel 9 0 Luna Lux 10 3 Coonoor 9 0 Fine Acre 10 0 Sir Red 9 0 WINTER HANDICAP, £80. One mile. Courtyard 10 2 Royal Dash 8 7 Princess Bell 9 7 Glen Rossie 8 7 Walton Park 9 2 Gold Ruler 8 5 Chief Bonnie Vale 8 5 Marionette 9 2 Tareha 8 2 Fondle 9 2 Bothwell 8 0 Anemometer 8 9 Granny Quex 8 0 High Grader 8 7 KIDNAPPERS’ HANDICAP, £70. Six furlongs. Royal Hunting 10 10 Aesculus 8 7 Foreign Queen 9 8 I’m Alone 8 0 Hunting Day 9 0 Swift and Sure 8 0 Lady Ronald 8 9 HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, £80. Six and a-half furlongs. Cylinder Curie 10 9 7 10 Tahoma Navaho 8 8 8 8 Huntingdon 9 10 Lady Spy 8 3 Slippery 9 1 Paleta 8 2 Chopin 9 0 Cuticle 8 2 Chrysology 9 0 False Scent 8 0 8 12 Little Wonder 8 0