SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22068, 15 July 1933, Page 8

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Wellington Racing Club’s Winter fixture will conclude on Trentham. tracks to-day.

Four seconds and nary a win was the portion of S.I. horses at W.R.C. races on Thursday.

Dazzling Raid and Sir Simper may race at V.A.T.C, meeting at Caulfield this afternoon.

Omeo (10.4) and Callainart (11.9) are stablemates in July Steeplechase at Trentham to-day.

Falstaff, 2yrs, a brother to Havaspot, is trained at Randwick by Maorilander G. Young.

Hounslow appears to have been unlucky to lost Corunna Hurdles on Thursday last.

Only one straightout favourite, Manawhenua, scored at Wellington R.C. meeting on Thursday.

G.N. Hurdles, G.N. Steeplechase and Winter Cup weights are due on or about Tuesday next.

General entries for the N.Z. Grand National gathering will close on Friday evening of next week.

Win and place betting systems have assisted W.R.C. to an investment increase of about £15,000 (2 days).

Horses prepared in Hawkes Bay have been winning all along the line at Trentham this week.

Racegoers in Sydney will enjoy a very promising fixture at Rosehill track this afternoon.

The fact that Repudiation finished last in Petone Handicap (6f.) on Thursday was a surprise.

Ramuna, second in a minor hurdle race at Trentham, is by Paper Money from Sunbird.

Ida Merling, a winner on the opening day at Trentham, is a half-sister to smart Red Wink.

Champion pacer Harold Logan may race at Addington next month, with November fixtures to follow.

On the opening day at Trentham the win investments totalled £11,371, and the place wagers £16,787.

In addition to jumping streakily, Paddon was made too much use of at W.R.C. Tuesday races.

Heather Glow is claimed to have raced at Trentham like a useful stayer in the making.

Paddon and his relative, Chang, were not engaged in the G.N. Hurdles or Winter Cup respectively.

A decision as to High Commissioner contesting the G.N. Steeplechase has yet to be arrived at.

A cut limb sustained in Great Northern Steeplechase, has been troubling High Commissioner since.

Royal Visitor is to be turned out for a spell, and will be an absentee from Grand National meeting.

It will be noted that The Tiger and Glenvane raced well in Manawhenua s event on Thursday.

It is reported that Henry of Navarre was sore at Trentham on Tuesday, but W.R.C. track favours him.

Juvenile filly Lovecourt, second as an outsider at W.R.C. races on Thursday, is by Gainscourt.

On recent consistent running Aus-tralian-bred Swift and Sure, 3yrs, is due a race at Trentham.

Omeo is the first winner of the Wellington Steeplechase produced by capable mentor L. Knapp.

Hitherto a disappointment at W.R.C. meeting. Slippery has his chance in Onslow Handicap (6f.) to-day.

In defeating Hounslow in Corunna Hurdles on Thursday, Sir Musk gained his first win.

Christchurch Press selects Emancipation as likely to be first fancy for Winter Hurdles Race to-day.

Prior to voyaging to Australia, it is anticipated that Cylinder will compete in’Winter Cup.

As he is only a four-year-old, Sir Music, by Musketoon, should become a good hurdle'racer.

In a field of twenty for the Trial Plate at Trentham on Thursday two-year-olds were in the first eight places.

Woodful finished very strongly in the Petone Hack Handicap (6f.) on Thursday—he races over sf. to-day.

If Repudiation is to display form of merit at Trentham, a five-furlong event will give her an opening to-day.

Owners will be pleased to note that the 7.0 minimum will in future be available all the year round.

The permanent 7.0 minimum will not prevent clubs adopting a higher scale of weights if so desired.

Provided they are started in Melbourne to-day, Dazzling Raid and Sir Simper will run over seven furlongs.

Lillimur Two-year-Old Handicap (7f.) will afford two Invercargill colts an opportunity at Caulfield to-day.

The recent flying clod injury to R. Reed’s eye in Sydney will keep. him out of the saddle for several weeks.

When Quinopal fell at the second fence (sod wall) of the Matai Steeplechase at Trentham, he was ridden by G. Dempster.

Huntlev will make his first appearance at W.R.C. meeting to-day if produced in the Talavera Hurdle Race.

Assessed at 9.9. Huntley should put in a claim for the Talavera Hurdles (11m.) to-day. as the distance favours him.

Sydney j'ockey, J. Mundo, now on his way to India under engagement, at one time rode successfully in Germany,

As the result of police war on bookmakers in Montreal (Canada) in May over 2000 people were arrested in wagering shops.

Cylinder, winner of the Parliamentary Handicap this week, raced unsuccessfully in Sydney last year, and was then fired and spelled.

Supported by stay-at-home Southland backers for races at Trentham this week, Curie, Cylinder and Manawhenua proved expensive to purveyors of the odds.

G. Young is reported to have in hand the most forward youngster on Randwick tracks. This young lady has been appropriately named to race as Dutch Courage, as she was got by Tippler.

When the Heroic three-year-old Brave Boy won on the second day of V.R.C. National meeting ex-New Zealander M. McGrath threw in for a good stake and a profitable win otherwise—M. McCarten piloted the juvenile.

Wellington winner, Mercian Prince, a three-year-old gelding trained at Awapuni by his owner, Mr H. E. Connop, was bred in Maoriland, by Mercian King—Royal Song, but is full of Australian blood on each side.

Valueless, winner of Highweight Handicap at Trentham on Thursday, comes from Matamata ,and races for Mr W. C. Vincent, who prepares him. The son of Valkyrian—Passionless returned fair prices each way.

Christchurch Times states that after taking part in the New Zealand Trotting Cup and Free-for-All at the November meeting of the N.Z.M.T.C., the champion pacer, Harol Logan, may be retired.

The new light harness assessments, issued this week, show that Roi I’Or on 2min 6sec, 2min 38sec and 4min 22sec, while Harold Logan is at 2mjn 7sec, 3min 39sec and 4min 20sec.

Australia’s record for three miles on the flat is Trafalgar’s 5.22} at Randwick; Belar won V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles in 5.29? with 9.5, which was the weight carried by Trafalgar.

Very smart Tavern Knight is likely to be a hot pot for the Novice Handicap (6f.) at Trentham to-day, but the going, also Cyclonic, Baytree and other runners may keep him busy in unusual ground.

Favoured by 9.2, Adventus will be seized upon as worthy of heavy support in Winter Hurdles at Trentham to-day, but Gold Knight and the Aucklander Emancipation should be difficult propositions.

Ranking as a solid weight-carrier, All Humbug may put in a stout claim for the Winter Oats Handicap (Im.) at Trentham to-day, with Seatown galloping well in the deep ground typical of the W.R.C. course in winter.

P. T. Hogan’s chestnut hope, Water Power, has been racing well at Trentham and, as she is a rare mover in holding going, while her gameness is proverbial, southern people will rally to her support in W.R.C. Winter Oats (one mile) to-day. Writing from Sydney to Wellington Post “Vedette” states that the campaign against the proprietary clubs and their inadequate prize money is being maintained. Officials and shareholders are very wroth at the publicity, and claim that little or no profits are being made. So far, however, no acceptance has been forthcoming at the challenge of a prominent Randwick trainer to pay £lOO to any hospital if any proprietary club will make public its balance-sheets and its record since inception.

The Victoria Amateur Turf Club has decided to increase stakes for the Centenary celebrations in Melbourne during the 1934 seasoji—the Caulfield Cup will be worth £6,500. Elsewhere the Moonee Valley Cup will be worth £3OOO. These amounts are the highest which has ever been allotted by these clubs for any races. It may also be recalled that during this period the Victoria Racing Club will present Melbourne Cup, £lO,OOO, and V.R.C. Derby of £5OOO. In addition to the races enumerated, all events at the meetings promoted by the three clubs concerned will carry increased prize money.

The report from Hawkes Bay to the effect of a very strong suspicion existing as to Curie having been doped at Napier Park recently is interesting and should be accepted as a warning to trainers and owners to keep valuable and fancied race-candidates , under strict surveillance. It is a fact that on the West Coast of the South Island and again at North Island centres during the past few months suspicious indications have pointed to a gang or an individual engaging in this nefarious practice, and, under the circumstances, what has a grandstand writer located in a South Island city got to say about it? Some months ago this expert in the English language possessed of a very elementary knowledge of the turf made disparaging remarks when Southland trainers were warned in this column to beware of interference with their pupils by way of the dope fiend—the joke was on the northern scribe, as very shortly afterwards a horse from his own district was reported to have been drugged prior to a race in which it was looked upon to hold a mortgage.

Lovers of a good horse and an enterprising Native owner would be pleased to learn that. Manawhenua scored in the Members’ Handicap (7f.) at Trentham on Thursday. Mr H. Rama’s stout five-year-old son of Acre —Country Picnic has been engaged to race in Australia during the spring season and the Auckland gelding will probably make his presence felt in Sydney or Melbourne. His missions at the A.J.C. Spring fixture may be in minor events, as he was not nominated for the Epsom Handicap (lm.) or Metropolitan Handicap (Im. 5f.), but it is another story where a Victorian campaign is concerned. In the south he is eligible for Caulfield Cup (Um.) on Oct. 21, at Caulfield, with the V.R.C. Cantala Stakes (lm.) at 8.2 (Nov. 4) and Melbourne Cup (2m.) under 7.12 (Nov. 7) to follow. Indications point to the Melbourne Cup being the prime objective of his sporting owner, as Manawhenua finished fourth in the great handicap this season and the luck was against him from several directions in private and public be it remembered all going well in the meantime.

Many useful horses down through the years have won the Trial Plate at the Wellington R.C.’s Winter fixture, and it will provide some interest to see if the successful performer of Thursday, viz., Passion Fruit, a two-year-old colt, follows in the footsteps of his predecessors, gallopers including: All Red, Effort, Peary, Battle Knight, Grotesque, Rascal, Lady Limond, and Toxeuma. The successful youngster of the current week is a son of Lord Quex (imp.) from Los Vegas, by Boniform. from La Valliere, by Seaton Delaval from Charente, by Nondenfeldt from La Dauphine, by The Dauphine from Brassolis, by Panic. Quite apart from the double-cross of Musket through Boniform and Nondenfeldt the dam of Passion Fruit should produce stout horses as her pedigree embraces the staying strains of Seaton Delaval and Panic.

Provided that Winooka is “in splendid condition,” as reported from California by the cableman, the American mare, Frisky Matron (7.7) will be a dejected lady following on a tryout with the Australian crack carrying Bst 81b over five and a-half furlongs. The weight quoted will be a luxury to the son of Windbag, whom his very experienced trainer, M. Polson, declares to be the fastest horse he has ever seen, and some brilliant gallopers have been stepped out on his home course at Randwick, several of the number, including Gloaming, having represented New Zealanders.

In a recent issue of a Chicago exchange (writes “Pilot” in Sydney Referee), I read that one racing expert, who had seen Equipoise work, said he was 201 b better than when winning many of last year’s important handi-

caps. Well, if he has made that improvement since he did lmin 34 2-5 sec over a mile with 9.2, Winooka is going to find him a very tough proposition. While agreeing with “Pilot’s” summing up of the situation, it might also be asked how any American sporting writer is going to definitely place Equipoise as a "201 b better horse than last year” prior to the crack being tested this season in racing company.

The scratching of Nightcap for the N.Z. Grand National Hurdles yesterday may be an indication that all is not well with the descendant of Night Raid from Dutch Courage. It is to be hoped that there is nothing amiss with the five-year-old gelding, who represents one of the keenest veteran sportsmen in Canterbury, in his ownertrainer J. J. Lewis, of Ashburton,

The stands with the biggest seating accommodation in the United States are those at Arlington Park (Chicago), Belmont Park (New York), and Pimlico (Baltimore). They can respectively seat 18,000, 17,500, and 16,000 people. If reports received in connection with racing in America over the past two or three years can be taken as a reliable guide, none of the stands referred to have been taxed to anything like their capacity for a lengthy period. A Winooka-Equipoise match might bring about a welcome increase of public patronage at any one of the fixture where these large edifices are available.

In commenting on the race for the Corunna Hurdles at Trentham on Thursday, when Sir Musk defeated Hounslow by a head, Christchurch Press remarks: —“Hounslow gave an outstanding display of jumping, and his only faulty effort was at the last fence, which was almost flattened in the first round by Fallow. He slowed down approaching the obstacle and only scrambled over it, losing valuable ground. This undoubtedly cost him the race.” The Press writer’s description of what happened may be accepted as typical of Hounslow, who is a very promising jumper and a brainy gelding. When first schooled over the battens at Riccarton, he took to the game in a very encouraging fashion, but on more than one occasion when his schoolmaster ducked off at a fence Hounslow promptly followed suit, acting as quick as a flash. It can therefore be understood that when he noted a flattened row of hurdles on Thursday he was inclined to “think” and in so doing hesitate by the way.

A match of special interest between two great American mares, Top Flight and Tred Avon, was to have taken place at Belmont Park (New York) on May 30. The distance was eight and a-half furlongs, each carrying 8.2 The Westchester Racing Association was putting up £4OO for the race, the owners £lOO each, and Mr C. V. Whitneydonated a gold cup of the value of £2OO. Top Flight, who is four years old, has won more in stakes than any other mare—past or present—in the world; and Tred Avon, who is known as “The Pride of Maryland,” is five. Presumably there was some heavy betting on the result, and it will be no surprise if Tred Avon, with a pull of a year in age, and recent form in her favour, defeated C. V. Whitney’s mare. When Winooka races in the East, Top Flight and Tred Avon may be among his opponents. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, July 14. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the Wellington Racing Club’s Winter meeting:—

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. SCRATCHINGS ANNOUNCED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 14. Nightcap was scratched for the Grand National Hurdles at 9 a.m. to-day. Gay Crest was scratched for the Winter Cup at 11.50 a.m. HORSES FOR SINGAPORE. DEMAND INCREASING. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Sydney, July 14. The New Zealand racehorse Voyager and also The Arcadian are being shipped to-morrow to Singapore, where it is reported the partiality for Australian horses is increasing. LADIES’ HOCKEY NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM. DRAW WITH AUCKLAND. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 14. In a lively-contested match the New South Wales ladies’ hockey team drew with the Auckland ladies’ team, each scoring one goal. Auckland led at half-time by one nil, but the visitors were aggressive in ’ the second spell and equalized. The visiting team spent the day here on returning to Sydney from Suva.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR JULY 22. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 14. The following are the acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting on July 22:—

golj: GORE CLUB. The handicapper of the Gore Golf Club announces that as a result of recent matches the following rehandicaps have been made: D. S. McLeod to 21, J. J. Perry to 20, E. Kirby to 25, J. Bishop to 21, O. Nelson to 18. The first qualifying rounds for the senior (up to 21) and junior (21 and over) championships will be played on July 19 and 22, and the second rounds on July 29 and August 2. Further conditions will be announced later. GORE LADIES’ CLUB. The best net scores for the Gore Ladies’ Golf Club’s L.G.U. and silver spoon match which was played in unfavourable conditions on Thursday were:— Mrs R. W. McCreath, 90-26-64. Miss Maher, 84—19—65. Miss N. Patterson, 86—21—65. Miss K. Jopp, 86-17—69. VICTORIAN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. MISS MACLEOD WINS AGAIN. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.25 p.m.) Melbourne, July 14. The final of the Victorian women’s golf championship was won by Miss Mona MacLeod, who, defending the title for the fourth time, defeated Miss Susie Tolhurst, 10 and 8. N.S.W. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. MISS LEFEBVRE WINS FINAL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.45 p.m.) Sydney, July 14 Miss O. Lefebvre to-day won the women’s State golf championship, defeating Miss M. Corry in the final 8 and 7. Features were the winner’s deadly accuracy on the greens and the tremendous power of her drives.

BADMINTON INVERCARGILL B v. ALL SAINTS B. The following are the results of a badminton match played between Invercargill B and All Saints B, at the Zealandia Hall on Thursday night, Invercargill players being mentioned first:— Ladies’ Doubles.—Messrs D. Goodrich and B. Wilson v. Miss Clark and Mrs Cumming 21-18, 19-21, 13-21; Misses Cutt and McCallum v. Misses White and Provan, 21-6, 21-9; Misses V. Henry and R. Henry v. Misses Dobbie and Barlow 21-3, 21-10. Men’s Doubles.—J. Graham and B. Lemin v. Hughes and Cumming 21-3, 21-8; C. A. Masters and W. Hamilton v. Bisset and Braithwaite 21-16, 21-10; J. Maltby and H. Morrison v. Robinson and Bews 21-10, 21-7. Combined Doubles.—C. A. Masters and Miss Cutt v. Hughes and Miss Clark 21-12, 21-3; J. Graham and Miss R. Henry v. Bisset and Miss White 21-18, 17-21, 21-7; B. Lemin and Miss V. Henry v. Mr and Mrs Cunningham 21-12, 11-21, 21-10; W. Hamilton and Miss McCallum v. Bews and Miss Provan 21-11, 21-14; J. Maltby and Miss Goodwich v. Braithwaite and Miss Dobbie 21-3, 13-21, 21-15; H. Morrison and Miss Wilson v. Robinson and Miss Barlow 21-4, 21-4. Invercargill, 11 sets, 23 games, 556 points; All Saints, one set, 5 games, 318 points.

RUGBY FOOTBALL THIRD ROUND COMMENCES. PIRATES MEET STAR. WESTERN AND EASTERN. Several important fixtures figure on the Rugby programme this afternoon. The third round of the Galbraith Shield competition brings Star and Pirates together for the deciding match (each have a win to their credit), the second Sports Trust Cup game, between Eastern and Western (holders), will be played at Otautau, and the first Stewart Cup game will be decided at Dipton between Central and Northern. In addition Old Boys and Blues will meet in the senior competition. A wealth of interest has awaited the third meeting of Pirates and Star. The latter’s victory over the Blacks in the second round had a very refreshing effect upon the public, and they will be keen to see if the Star team can repeat that performance. Pirates will be at full strength, and promise to play a big part in the decision of the game. They will again go out favourites. Star’s stocks have slumped in the last 24 hours owing to the reported defection of four or five of their most prominent players. H. Smith is in Dunedin, Riddell is indisposed, Donnelly and Mattingly are suffering from knocks received in Wednesday’s game at Gore, and it is probable that Sinclair will not be available. In the circumstances Star will have to rely upon their juniors to help them out. Apart from the absence of Smith and Riddell, the loss of Mattingly and Donnelly from the front row will make a big difference to the forwards, and at the best Star can only hope to put up a good showing against the Blacks. Old Boys will field a fair side against Blues. Hawke, Hislop and Dennis will be absentees, but their places will .be filled by junior boys of outstanding promise, Wesney, Polson and Peterson. Blues defeated Old Boys in the Second round and as they have shown improved form during the last few weeks, they should just about beat the Whites again. This game will probably constitute the main game at the Park and is sure to be productive of fast and open Rugby. At Otautau, Eastern will make a bold challenge for the Sports Trust Cup held by Western. Eastern's performance against the Town team at Gore on Wednesday was a good one and a repetition of that form would make the Blacks a hard team to keep out. Against that there is the improved form of the Westerners as shown by their decisive victory over Southern last Saturday. On paper the teams appear to be evenly matched, and a first-class game should eventuate. At Dipton, Central and Northern, the two unbeaten sub-union teams, meet for the Stewart Cup. Added interest is lent to this game by virtue of the presence of the Southland selectors and the announcement of the Southland Sub-Unions’ team (to meet Town and Otago) at the conclusion of the game. Both Central and Northern possess fast and well-balanced sides and much will depend upon ball possession. It should be a good hard game with victory to the team making the most of its opportunities. Old Boys’ juniors will default to Pirates. CENTRAL DISTRICT. TO-DAY’S JUNIOR DRAW. The draw for to-day’s (Saturday) junior games in the Central District is as follows:— ' , South section, Mabel Bush v Waianiwa at Waianiwa; Ryal Bush v Wrights Bush at Wrights Bush. North section, Drummond v Limehills at Limehills; Hokonui v Femhills at Femhills; Winton a bye. CENTRAL DISTRICT NOTES. (By “Full-back.”) The showing of Central against Old Boys at Wallacetown last Saturday was well below the standard of the previous Wednesday’s form against Western. Forde, the Central winger, who had to retire during the Western-Central game with a back injury has made a good recovery, and will turn out against northern on Saturday. As has been stated previously by the writer, Bisset (Dipton) is one of the best forwards in the district at the present time, and it is pleasing to see that he has been retained in the district pack, following his initial rep. game against Old Boys, when he put up a good showing. Central have now played three games and emerged victorious in each, and while their backs are capable, at least as individualists if they have not displayed a good deal of combination as yet, it appears to be the general belief that practically the whole strength of the red and blacks is in their vanguard. To a certain degree this may be so, but the writer ventures the opinion that the Central backs have as solid a rearguard as they have had for some time. Brosnan has proved himself most versatile behind the scrum and is a player that has improved greatly since he played in the district first. The inside backs, Calder (first five), and Wilson (second) may not be gifted with a great deal of speed, but both handle well and are capable of giving good passes. McCurdy, at centre, is light, but has plenty of pace and handles as well as any of the rearguard. The wing threequarters—Forde and Thombury are as capable a pair as have represented the red and blacks for some time. Last season Forde was playing junior football, but since playing for the Winton Club this season his form has been so promising that it was impossible to keep him out of the rep. side. South has not created a very favourable impression in the full-back berth, and although he has a good boot his handling is far from sure. The pack is no doubt a good one, but the secret of their success is the fine manner in which they pack. Murphy, Boyle, Bissett, Chilton, and McLeod seem certain to retain their positions until the end of th'e season.

Central’s game against Old Boys was probably one of the hardest outings the red and blacks have had this season, and the value of the game to the side, from the point of view of combination and training, will no doubt be most beneficial. Bissett gave the reds plenty of ball in the second half while D. Chilton, Boyle and Murphy were a strong trio. Behind the scrum Brosnan was frequently “bagged” and his solo tactics were far from effective. Calder and Wilson did not get a great number of openings, although the former always was one too good for his vis-a-vls. Souness was playing out of position on the wing, but he made quite a good job of it although had the usual wingers been taking part it would .have been to the material advantage of the red and blacks. CYCLING CENTRE’S RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 14. The Canterbury Amateur Cycling Centre decided to recommend to the Cycling Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic and Cycling Association that the affiliation of the Papanui Amateur Cycling Club should be cancelled. The recent friction between the Centre and the Papanui Club came to a head last Saturday at a meeting organized by the Rangiora Club when the Papanui men after a number had

been excluded from the meeting because they had not registered, held a race on their own. AUSTRALIAN NARROWLY BEATEN.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) New York, July 13. Norman Hill, of San Jose, California, nosed out Cecil Walker, Australia, in a stirring finish to a ten mile open cycle race for professionals at the Nutley Velodrome last night The time was 20min 12 sec. Hill came from sixth in the last two laps. HOCKEY THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT. With the commencement of the Wednesday series ,of matches for the McKenzie Shield in the Southern District, altered from the Saturday competition, the return match in the second round between Otara and Waimahaka was played at Otara on Wednesday afternoon, Otara winning the match by the narrow margin of three goals to two. The ground was on the heavy side and a very cold wind blew across it. Play was very exciting in the first spell, both sides being called upon to defend hard. From a corner hit early in the game Waimahaka narrowly missed goaling. From a long clearing shot from the Otara full-back play went to Waimahaka 25, G. Blair beating the goalie who ran out. From the bully Waimahaka again pressed hard, but good defence by Otara backs cleared. Waimahaka again pressed hard, Otara conceding two comers. Play was in midfield when half-time went, the score being 1 to nil in favour of Otara. Upon resuming play went to Otara quarter and within two minutes Mrs Penkins equalized for the visitors. For the next ten minutes play was exceedingly fast. From a melee in the circle, B. Jennings goaled for Otara. From the bully off Waimahaka rushed play to Otara 25, but smart play took the ball back to the visitors’ circle and Miss Crighton, in attempting to clear, slipped, allowing G. Blair to find the net, making the score 3—l in favour of Otara. Shortly after Mrs Perkins was injured, the game being held up. Otara now were defending hard and failed to clear and from a mix-up in the circle, M Fallow netted. With no further score the game ended in favour of Otara by 3 goals to 2. Mr E. Monteith controlled the game. RUGBY LEAGUE INTER-ISLAND MATCH ABANDONED. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 14. The New Zealand Rugby League Council decided to the interisland match this year owing to the expense of assembling the South Island team in Auckland. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. HEIDKE RETURNING HOME. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Sydney, July 13. A radio message from the liner Jervis Bay, nearing Fremantle with the Australian Rugby League team, states that Heidke, the Queenslander, is being put ashore and is returning home. His leg injury has become most serious. A PAINFUL INJURY. Sydney, July 14. A wireless message from the Jervis Bay states that Heidke’s leg injury became worse and he is suffering intense pain. The ship’s doctor opened the leg to relieve it of poison with satisfactory results. SOCCER ~ BOYS’ BRIGADE TEAMS. Boys’ Brigade Soccer teams for today are given below:— The First Church A team will be picked from the following players, to play Church of Christ. (Georgetown were unable to field a team, so Church of Christ, who had the bye, will play instead): J. C. Adamson, Weeds, Green, Todd, Spriggs, Glennie, North, Strathem, Boyd, Giles, J. Hunter. W. Hunter, Cameron. The two players not chosen to play will play for the B team. B. team—Springford, Duff. Denton, A. Adamson, R. Little, A. Uren, J. Moore, M. Anderson, L. Cranstoun, S. Batchelor. 3rd Invercargill 8.8. Company B team—G. Hillstead (captain), B. Imbs, R. Walker, Shaw, Ballantyne, Robertson, Breadly, Nelson, E. Bell, "Wilson, D. Nicol. Emergency: W. Nicol. 3rd Invercargill 8.8. Company A team —McDonald, Fiel, L. Ramsay, McDowall, Troon, Morrison, A. Walker, S. Ramsay, Stables, Dawson (captain), N. Bennie. Emergencies: Shaw, Bell. 3rd Invercargill Life Boys v. Ist Invercargill Life Boys—Withington, Dicks, A. Walker, G. Wilson (captain), McEwan, Strathearn, D. Hillstead, Simons, D. Hesson, Hilton, J. Wilson. Emergencies: E. Imbs, Taylor. Central Methodist to play St. Andrews A: Cook, Taylor, Laikesly, Mills, Skow, Raply, Kelly, Brayshaw, Orr, Wollett, Stewart. The Life Boy draw for 11 a.m. is as follows: Ist Invercargill v. 3rd Invercargill; 2nd Invercargill v. 4th Invercargill; sth Invercargill v. 7th Invercargill; 6th Invercargill a bye.

TALAVERA HURDLES, £150. One and a-half miles. st lb st: lb Knollmere 10 8 Vitaphone 9 0 Joie De Vai 9 10 Currajong 9 0 Sir Musk 9 10 Morratli 9 0 Huntley *9 9 Park Acre 9 0 Ramuna 9 5 Taura Lad 9 0 NOVICE HANDICAP, £ 150. Six furlongs. Slippery 10 13 Korero 8 0 Mercian Prince 9 11 Red Top 8 0 Baytree 9 2 Grand Score 8 0 Tavern Knight 8 11 Anita May 8 0 Heather Glow 8 7 Epigram 8 0 Cyclone 8 4 Secrecy 8 0 Aroma 8 3 My Ideal 8 0 En Vidette 8 3 Winnard 8 0 JULY STEEPLECHASE, £300. About three miles. Billy Boy 11 12 High Pitch 9 2 Callamart 11 9 Jen 9 0 Make Up 10 4 Tunbridge 9 0 Omeo 10 4 Kaokaoroa 9 0 Copey 9 7 Quinopal 9 0 Acervate 9 5 CROFTON HANDICAP, £150. Seven furlongs. Foreign Queen 9 12 Beryl Latour 8 7 Thrasher 9 9 Shootist 8 6 Valueless 9 9 High Speed 8 0 Ebeum 9 3 Kotahi Eka 8 0 Drumfire 9 2 Royal Dash 8 0 High Grader 9 1 Te Ua 8 0 Pango 8 9 Tea Garden 8 0 Colossical 8 8 WINTER HURDLES, £500. Two and a-quarter miles. Make Up 11 11 Henry of Paddon 10 7 Navarre 9 G Emancipation 10 3 Adventus 9 0 Pahu 10 0 Hounslow 9 0 Membo 9 13 Miss Hastings 9 0 Gold Knight 9 6 Solanlo 9 0 WINTER OATS, £250. One mile. Seatown 10 5 Little Doubt 8 4 Beacon Fire 9 12 Miladi 8 3 Merry Peel 9 7 Playground 8 1 All Humbug 9 7 Lady Spy 8 1 Chief Chang 8 0 Marionette s 8 10 Lyrical 8 0 Protomint 8 8 Town Major 8 0 Water Power 8 5 ONSLOW HANDICAP, , £200. Six furlongs. Beacon Fire 10 2 The Tiger 9 0 Curie 9 11 Cottesmore 8 8 Huntingdon 9 10 Navaho 8 5 Merry Peel 9 10 Normandy 8 0 Slippery 9 0 KIA ORA HANDICAP, £150.. Five furlongs. Woodful 8 12 Dignified Hunting Lodge 8 10 March 8 0 Errantry 8 9 Maypay 8 0 Grand Blow 8 3 Moorwyn 8 0 Repudiation 8 1 , —

HABKAWAY STEEPLECHASE, £200. About two and a-half miles. / st lb st lb Neil 11 7 Maunga King 9 7 Snow Prince 10 6 Valpeen 9 0 Absent 9 10 Ruby Meteor 9 0 Kalrurl 9 10 Grants Opal 9 0 Carlarls 9 7 General Lu 9 0 WAIATARUA HURDLES, '£200. One and three-quarter miles. Unoco 10 9 Cargen 9 0 Snow Prince 10 7 The Hiker 9 0 Patutahl 10 2 Gallant Jack 9 0 Catoma 9 5 Coachman 9 0 Maunga King 9 4 Wee Pat 9 0 Principal 9 3 JULY HANDICAP, , £350. One and a-quarter miles. Manawhenua 9 13 Mister Norval 8 10 PAllegro 9 8 Maori Boy 8 6 Sunny Sky 9 6 Valroe 8 4 Flying Prince 9 J Gay Cockade 8 0 Protomint 9 0 Jaeldy Karo 8 0 King March 9 0 Ornamental 8 0 Speedmint 8 13 Beau Irish 8 0 Puss Moth 8 13 Glenrata 8 0 Lord Vai 8 13 AKARANA STEEPLECHASE, £350. About three miles. Wiltshire 10 3 Acervate 9 fl Lucess 10 3 Snow Prince 9 0 Neil 9 13 St. Warrigal 9 0 Omeo 9 13 Absent 9 0 Kawini 9 12 GLENDOWIA HURDLES, £300. Two miles. Prince of High Grader 9 10 Orange 11 3 Unoco 9 6 Paddon 11 2 Free Air 9 4 Cruachan 10 8 Patutahl 9 0 Lucess 9 13 Gallant Jack 9 0 Biform 9 11 Cargen 9 0 PARNELL HANDICAP, £200. Six fur longs. First division. Delrain 10 0 Caliente 8 0 Kiltowyn 9 13 Sandy Dix 8 0 Landlubber 9 3 Wilton 8 0 Allegretto 9 2 Solarium 8 0 Arch Ruler 8 13 Grand City 8 0 Princess Bede 8 10 Darma 8 0 Tatyoon 8 7 Sir Willonyx 8 0 Dark Marble 8 0 Gastronomy 8 0 Second Division. Royal Gallant 9 4 Brown Lap 8 0 Moonfleet 9 2 Magic Mint 8 0 Beau Irish 9 2 Hushing 8 0 Gay Broney 8 13 Echo Song 8 0 Sinking Fund 8 9 Roman Mascot 8 0 United 8 6 Alpinus 8 0 Lady Pandora 8 0 Luck’s All 8 0 Tondaleyo 8 0 Con Fuoco 8 0