SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22076, 25 July 1933, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Acceptances for the Christchurch Hunt Club’s fixture are due on Wednesday evening.

Failure at Trentham recently as a hurdler has caused the retirement of Miss Hastings.

The 1933-34 racing season will open on Tuesday next—universal N.Z. racers’ birthday.

The Franklin Racing Club can point to a profit of £997 for the season now at a close.

R. E. Hatch’s leased hurdling mare, Morrath, is engaged at Foxton R.C. meeting on Saturday.

Aptly-named Playground (AcrePleasure) has been left in Winter Cup to run at 8.6.

Ranking as a stallion, five-year-old Playground is said to be up to winter weights.

At Rangitikei Hunt meeting at Marton to-morrow, 5/- and 10/- tote, tickets will be in use.

The holding going at Trentham last week was declared to be all against Glenvane.

Owing to an injury Foreign Queen did not race during the spring and summer, but has since made amends.

Solanio did not make the trip from Trentham to Riccarton, having been sent home to Auckland.

Novice jumper Twenty-four Carat is leaping well for J. T. Tutchen’s team at Te Rapa.

Latest reports from Hastings are to the effect that Luna Lux has been galloping well.

Mount Boa has taken to hurdling readily and his future as a jumper will be interesting.

Croupier has been nominated for several of the minor events at the Grand National meeting.

Nine of the thirteen horses left in the G.N. Steeplechase class as North Island-owned entrants.

F. Shaw will remain at Washdyke with Palantua, Polling Day, and Kapuna until National time.

The South Island is represented in the G.N. Steeplechase by Make Up, Thurina, West Dome and Peterette.

Less than £lOOO is required to bring the winnings of Magpie’s progeny up to a quarter of a million.

Had it not been for the war Magpie (sire of Windbag) would never have left Great Britain.

As Town Major has. been entered for hurdle events at Riccarton he is evidently to race on.

Now working at Takanini Cylinder’s half-brother, by Chief Ruler, may presently go to Sydney.

In the event of visiting Sydney Cylinder’s youngster half-brother will race for J. T. Jamieson’s team.

For the closing light harness season in Auckland Worthy Bond heads the list with 13 winners.

The well-bred flat-racing and novice hurdling aspirant Miss Hastings, by Cape Horn from Arbitration, is to be retired to the stud of her owner Mr W. R. Kemball.

The balance-sheet of the Taranaki Jockey Club discloses a loss of £258 3/3, as against £1223 last year. This sum includes £lOO depreciation, and £5O 4/- on account of bad debts.

During the past season both meetings held by the Taranaki Jockey Club proved successfid financially, and from the point of view of the general public, but there were other considerations.

The death occurred in Melbourne on July 12 of H. H. McCalman, a wellknown trainer whose name will always be linked with those great horses Manfred and Whittier. He was only 53 years of age.

There were no investments on Tongnahuru orf the straight-out totalisator at Belmont Park (West Australia) on July 8. He won the First Division of the, Belmont Purse by half a length from His Best.

Some Victorians hope to have discovered a very promising V.R.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup candidate in a juvenile colt called Brutus. He is by Melbourne Cup winner Windbag from Scarlet, Sydney Cup winner.

It is interesting to record the fact that the Auckland double steeplechase winner of Saturday, viz., Snow Prince, in addition to ranking as a Stud Book horse on the sire’s side of his pedigree, can also be credited with blue blood where his dam is concerned. He is a son of the Auckland-bred mare Gipsy Quin, by Quin Abbey (imp. from England and sire of many good jumpers in the far north) from Chlorine.

The new owner of the grey Hunting Song gelding Aranuah, who was sold for 400 guineas in Melbourne on July 10, is F. Costello. On the same day the two-year-old Heroic filly Maid of Orleans, who has shown good form this season, fetched 1500 guineas. The sale is described as “the best for three years.”

Ammon Ra had a busman’s holiday in Sydney on July 8. He was taken to the Kensington races by W. Jarvis. He had a walk round the exercise ring and had a look at the crowd, while the roar of the ring apparently was exhilarating music to him. He was bright and lively and obviously enjoyed his outing.

Recognizing that he possesses a stallion successful as an English racehorse in his native land and a proved sire in New Zealand, it is not surprising to learn that his Southland owner recently turned down an offer for the Lemberg—Vain Air horse from beyond the confines of Maoriland. Included in his best performances in England Weathervane can sport an Ascot Royal Hunt Cup victory.

The winner of the Levels Hack Han’dicap (6f.) at the South Canterbury Hunt Club meeting on Saturday turned up in the favourite selection both ways, a five-year-old mare called lan’s .March, prepared by E. J. Ellis at Washdyke. With previous successes to her credit lan’s March is an Australianbred mare by the English horse March Along (Swynford—Marchetta, a good winner) from Princess lan. The South Canterbury-owned mare is bred to stay and may prove this contention to be correct with increasing age, but, so far, she has been seen at her best over ♦ limited courses.

Allegretto, winner of the First Division of the Parnell Handicap at Auckland on Saturday is a five-year-old gelding and a year younger than his full brother L’Allegro, who, quite apart from the fact that he is a very smart galloper, achieved turf fame by defeat-

ing Silver Scorn on the only occasion upon which the Silverado filly went under. While the elder of the pair is classed as an entire, Allegretto is a gelding and apparently a useful one at that. The brothers are by Day Comet (imported English sire) from Lady Faithful.

The Auckland trainer R. S. Bagby is leaving for Sydney with Master Brierly and Light Brigade. The latter is a rising three-year-old colt by Night Raid from Lady Greyspear (unraced) by Greyspear (imp. and descendant of Spearmint) from St. Winnow, by Masterpiece from St. Helen, by Signor from Helen Portland. Each way this is the pedigree of a stayer, and it does not require a great stretch of imagination to conceive that Bagby has elicited the fact that Light Brigade is a more than useful juvenile in the making.

The connections of Pillow Fight appear to be very wisely marking time with the big Night Raid gelding in America, probably awaiting an indication per medium of his track work that the Maorilander is developing encouraging racing form. Trainer C. Morse is well aware of the danger of hurrying the issue where descendants of Night Raid are in question, particularly as Pillow Fight was called upon for severe tests as a youngster, while, from all accounts, it will not be easy to find suitable races for the touring Maorilander unless he can be depended upon to see out high-class ten furlong contests.

It has been stated that the Bulls trainer, A. E. Neale, had an idea ot taking All Humbug to Australia, when he left last week to prepare Fairway in Sydney for spring events, but changed his mind on the gelding’s racing form at Trentham. This may be correct, but All Humbug raced well at the W.R.C.’s Winter meeting and a glance through his past performances discloses the fact that the son of Humbug can carry real weight and race consistently at from six furlongs to a mile and a quarter. His weight-carrying ability might have been very useful in Australia, taken in conjunction with his undoubted pace and stoutness.

The late W. Marks, whose death was reported from the North Island last week, was at one time located in Invercargill as a horseman and trainer. He was a very capable jockey and the news of his death will be received with regret by those who remember him as riding across the flat and over battens in this district.

The report that £3OOO was recently refused for the Wanganui performer, Jonathan, has been doubted in at least one northern quarter, but the announcement of this bid bears the imprint of truth. Too many people permit the limited stakes and curtailed wagering opportunities at present available in New Zealand to warp their judgment, quite forgetting that there is big money to be won in Australia and India and owners resident in these distant lands are well aware of the fact that good horses may be obtained in Maoriland. Jonathan is a valuable horse and it has also to be borne in mind that his sporting lady owner places a sentimental value on the descendant of Thespian. The contention that the offer referred to amounted to £lOOO more than was paid for the crack filly Silver Scorn does not cut any ice, as the breeder-owner of the Silverado filly was not looking for a substantial monetary return when he parted with her there were other considerations where her new owner was concerned, while the Riccarton sportsman figuring as her breeder has no intention of permitting his team to grow into a lengthy string, he has other fish to fry.

A Taranaki News scribe recalls a story of the Stewards’ Handicap . at Riccarton some years ago. A Christchurch business man well known as a tennis player did not know a great deal about horses but had been taken by a friend to Riccarton on Cup day. The friend was watching the Stewards field over the last two furlongs. “So-and-so will win,” he announced, and his companion replied, “That’s alright, I have a pound on him.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the racing man shouted excitedly, “No he won’t, Circulation will beat him ■ that will be a dividend.” “Good,” came the reply, “I have a pound on him, too.” Then right at the finish came Comic Song to snatch victory over the lasty fifty yards. The racing man turned to condole with his friend. “Bit of hard luck, old fellow, but still Circulation’s dividend even for second will be good.” “Oh, do not worry about that,” said the tyro, “I have also a ticket on the horse that won. What will he pay?” He had backed all twenty starters. Comic Song’s dividend ran into three figures and Circulation’s was nearly a score. He had cleared over £lOO.

Writing in . Wanganui Chronicle, “Kestrel” comments on a prominent member of H. L. Russell s Te Awamutu string, as follows: —“Jonathan, who has just resumed work after a short spell, looks a picture. He has filled out into a fine horse and next season should be really good. His best effort this season was probably his second to Silver Scorn in the Great Northern St. Legcr, but he has raced consistently all along and in 20 starts was three times first, three times second, and five times third. A statement that the owner, Mrs S. L. Parsons, had refused £3OOO for Jonathan was referred to Russell, who said he did not know how much truth it contained, but after his two wins at Avondale in April a substantial offer was rejected.”

It is stated that during the Trentham meeting H. Rama invested £25 on Huntingdon in mistake for his own horse Manawhenua. Discovering. his error, he endeavoured to have his tickets changed, but without _ success, whereupon he put £6 on his representative. When his colours were successful he was still out of pocket, however, on his machine transactions. It is safe to say that at Auckland on Saturday, when Manawhenua prevailed as a 2—2 selection in the July Handicap, the Native sportsman wagered on the right number.

The pedigree of the four-year-old mare Hushing, winner of the Second Division of the Parnell Handicap (6£) at Auckland on Saturday, is interesting from several points of view. Her sire, who is not very well known, is the well-bred English horse Peach Brandy, by Call o’ the Wild from Peach Blossom, by Bayardo from Cornfield, by Isinglass from Landrail, by St. Serf. Then, Hushing is a daughter of a good colonial matron, viz., Cradle Song, by Lucullus (imp.) from Husheen, by Hymettus from Snooze, by Flintlock from Lullaby, by Apremont from Hammock (imp.). Well-named, Hushing is a first foal and a well-bred galloper each way, racing for Messrs F. W. and A. B. Stonex, as bred by F. Stonex. It is rather remarkable of late years, the number of smart horses tracing back in maternal line to the Apremont —Hammock union, and as a result this family promises to live on from Auckland to Southland.

Trimdon, winner of two Ascot Gold Cups, was scratched for this year’s race following an accident and is not likely to race again. He belongs to Lord Durham, who leased him to Brig-adier-General Charles Lambton for his racing career, and when the lease is terminated Lord Durham will decide as to his future at the stud. Trimdon is a bay horse by Son-in-Law from Trimestral, and has been one of the

I best stayers of the past few seasons in England.

Before a crowd of 4900 or more light harness enthusiasts, at Hamburg (U.S.A.), Ed Dongua, of Springville, 72 years old, but still able to coax and gentle real speed out of a good racehorse, recently won the feature event of the Buffalo Road Drivers’ spring race matinc a at Hamburg Fair grounds, leading a field of four home in real Grand Circuit style with his good horse Holyrood Puck, while the crowd cheered the veteran in every move on the half-mile track. Also winning » heat and driving in fine form to take second place was George Herold, wellknown Buffalonian, also 72 years old, while Sd Smith, one of the best known men in Western New York, veteran sportsman and packer, with all his 84 years of youth, was third with his Captain Dewey. Wally Sherwood, of Warsaw, drove John Thomas F to fourth place, but swears he had as good a time as the winner. The silver trophy donated by the Danahy Packing Company went to Dongua. CANTERBURY NEWS. NATIONAL VISITORS ARRIVING. HOUNSLOW IMPROVED. POLYDORA DOING WELL. MEMBO RECOVERING. , NOTES BY THE ROOK. (Special to Times.) Christchurch, July 22. It has been a dreary, uninteresting week. Rain and fog followed each other, and everything is soaked. The tracks are not nearly as bad as one would expect, so the work should be of greater interest next week as a number of horses are due to arrive tomorrow and Tuesday. F. D. Jones has been forced to turn Imperial Spear out for a six months’ spell. Some time ago the bay gelding went sore. He was given a three weeks holiday during which he did nothing more than walking and trotting exercise. On Tuesday afternoon he was taken to the course with the yearlings and was sent once round at a strong half pace. He did not complete the circuit having gone very lame on his hitherto sound leg. The trouble is high up. Lady Valkyrie was lame in front after schooling over the hurdles very nicely on Monday morning. The trouble was not located until Thursday when pressure on a hoof showed a badly festered bruise. She was expected to race well at Timaru to-day, and it can be taken as certain that after a spell from work for six days that whatever form she showed she will improve on it next time out. She stays rather well but is not at all brilliant. She loves jumping. Don Jose has been off the scene for nearly a fortnight. When schooled with Rational II the last-named gelding in endeavouring to get off a fence ran into Don Jose. The result was that the pair got mixed up and Don Jose came out of the scuffle with a rather bad cut on the quarter of his off fore hoof. Either he overreached or was galloped on. His trainer expects to start him in the Hack Hurdles at the National Meeting. The West Coast trainer Conza is the first of the visitors to arrive. He has the imported Mulaboden and two others with him. They look well. Billy Boy is due to arrive here tomorrow. He has been on the easy list since the Wellington Meeting. The racing he had at Trentham has done Hounslow a lot of good.. It was just what he needed. His trainer and rider are very satisfied that the gelding was unlucky to get beaten ( by a head on the second day of the meeting, and that he ran a sterling race in the Winter Hurdles on the last day. Royal Limond has been accepted for in the National Hurdles, also he has been entered for the Hack Hurdle Races each day. This gelding was running in the paddock the week his trainer E. Scoullar was away at Trentham, so it seems a forlorn hope accepting for him in the National Hurdles. , , , Dick Longley died on Thursday evening. He was on the track on Tuesday morning, and he should not have been as he was suffering from a very bad cold. He got worse on Wednesday, and the inflammation reached his heart, causing him to slip away suddenly while sitting in his chair. Although it was a wet afternoon and the races were on at Timaru, his funeral was attended by a large and representative crowd which showed what a popular little chap he was. A resident at Riccarton for about forty years, everybody had always a good word for Dick, who was a veritable “Mark Tapley.” No matter whether Dame Fortune smiled on him, or adversity had set in, he was always an optimist and kept on being cheerful while he waited for the silver lining to appear again. Polydora continues io work well. She and Shatter were tried out over six furlongs on Thursday, they being ridden by F. D. Jones’ small apprentices. The mare never let the gelding in she had him in trouble all the way, and was never fully extended. She should race well at the Hunt Meeting next Saturday and also at the National Meeting. Already she is one of the short priced candidates for the Winter Cup. Should she be fortunate enough to draw an outside position Polydora will be hard to beat, but if she draws No 1 then the chance of having her number hoisted as the winner will not be so good.

Shatter is not so forward as is Polydora and every gallop he gets will do him a world of good. Polydora is practically at the top of her form while he is just coming on. In another fortnight she will not beat him as easily. .. Riccarton trainers are practically unanimous in thinking that the handicapper when giving Foreign Queen 8.3 in the Winter Cup threw her in. Certainly on paper she looks to be extremely well placed. This mare has won a lot of races, but to date seven furlongs is the longest course she has won over. She won so very easily, however, that it looked as if she would have won just as easily had she to go another furlong. She is a splendid beginner and this is a great factor towards winning a race like the Winter Cup. She is a solid favourite here. Rebel Song has not been thrown out of commission altogether. He is exercised every day. When his stablemates go to the course he sets out on a jaunt round the roads. He walks sound as a bell, but he wears a bandage on his off fore leg, and there is still a slight filling. His trainer is confident of having him right later on in the season. Mr R. Sutherland has put Royal Amphora into work again. Cyril McGregor is looking after him. The son of Tea Tray—Weeplete is carrying much more condition than ever before. Drumfire will be the sole representative from Chokebore Lodge in the Winter Cup. A brilliant customer and one that can run out a mile, he would be an ideal Winter Cup candidate if a horseman could be found to manage him until he had settled down to race. He carries his head so uncomfortably that he is a very difficult customer to handle.

Lancer has done some schooling over country and he can give a finished exhibition if he wants to. If his rider gives him the chance, however, he will duck off a fence in a flash. Were he sound this gelding -would be a certainty to win a hack steeplechase at the National meeting, but he isn’t, and it is doubtful if he will survive until the Bth August. Of course if he were

sound he would not be in hack steeplechases. The National Double would suit him better. Carinthia did not accept for the Grand National Steeplechase, but he was entered for other steeplechases. As a matter' of fact his owner when entering the big gelding for the big ’chasing event had very little idea of starting him in it. All going well he will be a Grand National Steeplechase candidate a year hence. Membo was not as seriously hurt when he fell at Trentham as was thought. He is not quite right yet but he was doing so well that he was accepted for in the Grand National Hurdle Race. Mount Boa is going to make a jumper. He is inclined to be just a little bit too cautious as yet going into his fences. It is a good fault in a beginner, and once he gains confidence he will jump well enough to win hurdle races.

Kakara is a fine big lump of a mare and she has much more speed than the average hurdler. She jumps well enough to suggest that after one or two outings, she will take a lot of beating especially if ridden by a lad who will bustle her into every fence. Mr W. Doyle was not satisfied with the way Rex Beale rode Thurina at Trentham when the gelding was beaten into second place by Jen. That is why H. Turner rode Thurina at Timaru today. Thurina has been ridden by a number of horsemen and speaking from memory Rex Beale is the only one of them who has completed a course on him, not to say anything about winning three races on the bay gelding. E. Shaw is persevering with Magna Charta, and it is hoped that the big gelding will repay Shaw for his trouble. There is a grave doubt as to Magna Charta standing up long enough to contest a race at the National meeting. Always a soft-legged gelding, he is likely to crack again at any minute. ROTORUA HUNT MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR JULY 29. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 24. The following acceptances for the Rotorua-Bay of Plenty Hunt Club’s first race meeting at Rotorua on July 29 have been received:—

BASKETBALL CENTRAL DISTRICT TEAMS. GAMES WITH TOWN. (From Our Correspondent.) The following basketball teams have been chosen to represent Central in their games against Town at Invercargill on Saturday:— Senior. Forwards.—l. Egerton, N. Norman, T. Valli. Centres.—B. Andrews, E. Norman, M. Moylan. Defenders.—E. Pierce, M. Collett, J. Cowie. Emergencies.—F. Irwin (forward); N. Wilson (centre); H. Clark (defence). Junior. Forwards.—C. Patton, E. Miles, E. Bruland. Centres—M. McCrostie, N. Ritchie, V. Robb. Defences—J. Harvey, I. Cartwright, A. Cunningham. Emergencies—M. McLeod (forward); B. Diack (centre), Chalmers (defence). WESTERN DISTRICT GAMES. (By “Centre.”) The table of points in the Western District basketball competition is as follows:—

Wairio by 12 to 4. Wairio’s best players were Misses M. Pope, Egan and Valli. Nightcaps A defeated Ohai B by 41 to 6. In the Western A—Central A match on Saturday the Central players were superior in every third. Indeed, girl for girl every Central player was better than her opponent. Their passing was quicker, more accurate, and more effective. In tactics, speed and accuracy of shooting they outplayed Western. Still, considering the youth of the Western Sub-Association, the players did well. In the defence base A. Tinker was undoubtedly the best spoiler, but is not so effective in converting defence to attack. J. Davies played a steady game all through, but J. Mosley is too young and inexperienced for big games yet. In the centre base no Western player showed outstanding ability. All, however, did as much as the opposition would let them. In the attacking base L. Tinker was easily the best, coming out well to get the ball, but there was far too much scampering about and passing, giving the defence too many opportunities to intercept. J. Edmond was ineffective. The shooting of J. Edmond and M. Hunt was poor. Of the Western defences in the B team all left their girls on too many occasions, but intercepted quite often and should work into a useful trio. M. Sinclair was prone to heave long and wildly into the centre, greatly to theadvantage of the opposition. The centres were perhaps weaker than those ,

of Central; still they worked hard and obtained the ball often enough to give the shoots many chances of scoring. The shoots were easily the most effective portion of the team. Indeed, considering the moderate number of times they received the ball, they did well and played much superior basketball to that played by the A’s. All shot well and got the ball to the post with as few passes as possible. E. Brazier shot with delightful ease and accuracy and was easily the best shoot in all four teams. If her courtcraft was of the same high standard she would easily obtain a place in the A’s. Mrs Martin excelled in courtcraft, while M. Newman played her best game this season. SUB-ASSOCIATION GAMES. CENTRAL v. WESTERN. On Saturday the first representative basketball fixtures between the newly formed Western District and Central were played in fine weather at Winton, before a good number of interested spectators. 1116 junior match was played first and was very even. Although Western did not win, the team gave Central a good game, and with a little more experience will be a strong combination. The half-time scores were 14—11 and at time 22 —18, in favour of Central. Mr McKenzie refereed. Most interest naturally centred round the senior game, which was won by Central by 28 to 9. The teams were:— Central (purple and white). —Forwards, I. Egerton, W. Norman, T. Valli; centres, M. Moylan, E. Norman, B. Andrews; defences, E. Pierce, M. Collett, J. Cowie. Western (red and black). —Forwards, L. Tinker, J. Edmonds, M. Hunt; centres, D. Burgess, B. Gazzard, P. Wilson; defenders, J. Davis, A. Tinker, J. Mosely. Central won the toss and took the ball which went at once to the forward third, where I. Egerton scored. Western collected the ball from the throw off, but lost it again in the forwards. For a few minutes the ball went up and down the court until Western were in a position to score and failed. Western lost the throw in and the ball travelled to I. Egerton, but the ball went out. I. Egerton caught from the throw in and scored. Play remained in the centre third where two infringments gave the advantage first to Central and then to Western, but neither

gained any advantage and the ball passed up and down the field until I. Egerton secured and scored. M. Moylan intercepted the ball at the centre, passed it to the forwards, each of whom had a shot at goal, but a score resulted. Western this time got the ball cleanly away to the goal and L. Tinker scored. The game became scrappy, the Western players being continually out of position, and the score mounted to B—l in favour of Central. At this stage Western settled down and made fewer mistakes, and the ball was more often in their forward third. L. Tin*ker was responsible for some spectacular goals and the score rose to 9—5. Again Western faded out and the accurate passing and shooting of Central’s team took the score to Central 13, Western 5. Once again Western got the ball in a position to shoot, but a good save by M. Collett sent it out. From the throw in L. Tinker scored. Central collected the ball from the throw off and scored. Central were leading by 14 to 6 at half-time. On resuming play Central dominated in all thirds and the game was only interesting occasionally when Western managed to secure and hold the ball. The Central team worked with great precision and made few mistakes. The final scores were Central 28, Western 9. Outstanding players in the Western team were A. and L. Tinker, and special mention should be made of J. Moseley who is still a primary school player. It is difficult to mention individuals in Central’s team, as it was the combination that counted. I. Egerton did great work in the forward line, but she must learn not to run with the ball. E. Norman in the centre was outstanding and the whole defence third was good. Mr Reid refereed. HOCKEY REFEREES’ EXAMINATION. The president of the Southland Hockey Referees’ Association (Mr H. S. Cordery) has been advised that the Dominion theory examination will be held in about a month, though the actual date has not yet been fixed. As all local referees and players who desire to sit the above examination must first pass a local preliminary examination they are requested to hand in their names as soon as possible to Mr Cordery, who will make arrangements for such a test.

GOLF QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for a flag match to be played to-day at 1 p.m. at Queen’s Park:— Lang’s Nek—Mrs McCreary v. Mrs Tucker; Miss Guest v. Miss Pope; Mrs Wilson v. Mrs Willett; Mrs Miller v. Mrs Torrance; Mrs Scott v. Mrs MacGregor; Mrs McEachran v. Mrs Stalker; Mrs Clow v. Miss Thomson; Miss Whyte v. Mrs Tait. Bonnie Jean—Mrs Smith v. Mrs Longuet; Mrs Earl v. Miss Scott. Renown—Miss Roscow v. Mrs Ridler; Mrs Aitken v. Mrs Inglis; Mrs Colquhoun v. Miss McDowell; Mrs Halder v. Mrs McHugh; Mrs Wish v. Mrs Hamilton. Cosy—Miss Thom v. Miss Fox; Mrs Walker v. Miss Murray; Mrs Grant v. Miss McDonald; Miss Miller v. Mrs Jones. Waihopai—Mrs Clark v. Mrs Treebj); Mrs Riddell v. Miss Stevenson; Miss Wilson v. Mrs Dickens; Miss Wren v. Mrs Brown; Miss Swanson v. Miss Carter; Mrs Kilkelly v. Mrs Mayhew. THE WINTON CLUB. (From Our Correspondent.) The result of the men’s bogey match played on the Winton Golf Club’s links last week resulted in a win for O. Smith, all square, with A. B. MacDougall and W. Clark, second, 1 down. The best cards returned for the L.G.U. medal match, played by the ladies’ first division were as follows: Mrs Clark, 97—19—78; Mrs Brandford, 104—23—81; Miss Martin, 117—3 G—81. Miss M. Stewart was the winner of the flag match played by the ladies’ second division. At a special general meeting of members at the clubhouse, Dr P. Gow (president) presided. The meeting was called mainly for the purpose of discussing alterations and additions to the rules as advised by the Southland Golf Association and amendments were adopted. It was decided to hold a ball during the season and a committee was set up to make arrangements. MAORI CHAMPIONSHIP POSTPONED. (Per United Press Association.) Wairio, July 24. The Maori championship golf tournament has been postponed for a week

owing to heavy weather over the week-end. WRESTLING WALKER BEATS CLARK. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 24. One of the liveliest wrestling matches seen in Auckland for some time took place to-night when George Walker defeated Jack Clark by two falls to one. Following a bright opening Clark picked his opponent up quickly in the second round and slammed him hard to secure the first fall. Walker drew even early in the third round with a submission fall by a reverse toehold. Clark again lifted Walker in the succeeding round -and failed to end the match in his favour by inches only. As he was being hurled to the mat Walker was able to twist himself in the air with the result that he took the fall slightly on his side. He rolled over on top of Clark as soon as they reached the floor and surprised Clark with a body press, thus terminating the bout. Clark’s exhibition was easily the best given against Walker in the past two seasons. He missed a win by a narrow margin. OSWALD BEATS PEREIRA. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, July 24. After eight rounds of the most spectacular wrestling seen this season Hank Oswald (14.8) defeated Al Pereira (15.4) before a moderately large house in the Town Hall to-night. The American was awarded a fall in the seventh round, Pereira being dazed and for a time being unable to continue following a heavy fall out of the ring. In the last round the Portuguese heavyweight strove to even the score, but Oswald held his own until the final bell. The contest throughout was fast, clean and willing, both men providing thrill after thrill with flying tackles from all angles. TENNIS HARROW TOURN/MENT. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, July 22. In the mixed doubles final, Turnbull and Miss Lyle defeated Quist and Senora Pons 6—2, 4—6, 6—3.

RUGBY FOOTBALL SOUTHLAND UNION. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The management committee of the Southland Rugby Football Union met last evening, Mr W. Baird (president) presiding over the following members; Messrs A. H. Courtis, R. T. Meredith, N. R. Brown, L. R. Lopdell, J. L. Oughton, A. J. Geddes, D. F. Leckie, W. Oliver, A. H. Mitchell, H. S. Strang, R. G. Kitto and J. L. Cameron. A request to play the match Pirates v High School, the two leading teams in the third grade competition, as a curtain-raiser to the Otago—Southland match on August 5 was held over, for a week. A similar request with High School and Blues as the teams was also' held over.

At the request of the Western District Sub-Union is was decided, in the event of Western still being the holders of the Sports Trust Cup after tomorrow, to fix August 2 as the date of the Cup match with Northern. It was explained that this was the only suitable date for the game. The secretary of the Eastern District Sub-Union wrote requesting that a junior team be sent to Gore on a Wednesday to play an Eastern junior team.

It was decided to agree to the request, and Messrs J. S. Oughton, L. Cockroft and L. Foster were appointed a selection committee.

It was decided to close the Galbraith Shield competition on Saturday, July 29, and thereafter play as many junior games as possible on Rugby Park. Owing to the similarity of certain club colours confusing referees, it was decided to call a meeting of representatives of the Clifton, Railway and Collegiate clubs for September 11 to discuss the probability of adopting suitable colours. Mr M. J. Sheehan, secretary of the Southland Rugby Referees’ Association, wrote suggesting that the time clock be controlled by a member of the Referees’ Association.

A protracted discussion ensued regarding the operating of the clock, signals for referees and operators, and other points with a desire to ensuring a satisfactory working of the clock, and it was finally decided to instruct the operator (Mr Kidd) to confer with the Referees Association concerning signals. Mr Strang reported that as one or two of the players chosen to go into training would be unavailable to tour with the Southland team if selected, it was the intention of the selectors to chose more players for training. Ussher (Eastern) had advised that owing to a hand injury he would be unable to travel to Dunedin with the Sub-Unions’ team and his place would be filled by Brosnan (Central). It was decided to play the Fleming Cup match between the winners of the Galbraith Shield and the holders of the Sports Trust Cup on September 16. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The following are the fixtures for Saturday:— Senior.—Pirates v Invercargill at Rugby Park at 3 p.m.; Star v Old Boys at Rugby Park at 2.15 p.m. Second Grade.—Rimu v Pirates at Kennington, at 2.30 p.m.; Star v Waikiwi, at Queen’s Park No. 1, at 2.15 p.m.; Invercargill v Old Boys, at 1.30 p.m. (Tweed street if Rugby Park not available); Marist a bye. Third Grade.—Borstal v Invercargill at Borstal, at 2.30 p.m.; Old Boys v Star, at Biggar street No. 3, at 2.15 p.m.; Clifton v School, at Clifton, at 2.15 p.m.; Bluff v Railway at Bluff, at 2.45 p.m.; Pirates v Collegiate, at Biggar street No. 4, at 2 p.m. Fourth Grade.—Waikiwi v Technical, at Queen’s Park No. 2, at 2 p.m.; Bluff v Marist, at Biggar street No. 1, at 2.45 p.m.; Invercargill v Rimu, at Biggar street No. 2, at 2.30 p.m.; School A v Borstal, at Borstal, at 2 p.m.; Clifton v Pirates, at Appleby ground, at 2.45 p.m.; School B a bye. Fifth Grade.—Marist v School, at School No. 1, at 2.15 p.m.; Invercargill A v Invercargill B, at Tweed street, at 2.30 p.m.; Technical v Pirates, at School No. 2, at 2.15 p.m. CENTRAL v. WESTERN. SPORTS TRUST CUP FIXTURE. (By “Full-back.”) Great interest is being taken in the Central v. Western Sports Trust Cup fixture which comes up for decision at Otautau to-morrow. By virtue of their successes over Western earlier in the season Central were considered to have exceedingly bright prospects of winning the trophy, but Western have redeemed themselves considerably by their defeat of Southern and their convincing win over Eastern. The game, however, should be well worth witnessing. The western rearguard is a much-improved unit, but as has been always the case in the past the Central backs are particularly strong on defence. The Western pack will probably enjoy a weight advantage, but on the Otautau playing area, which is always on the heavy side, the lighter Qentral pack has only to play up to past performances to dominate forward play. Western supporters have every reason to be pleased with the improved showing of their side. THE WESTERN TEAM. The following team will represent Western in the match against Central for the Sports Trust Cup on the recreation ground at Otautau to-mor-row:— Full-back.—G. Porter (Waiau). Three-quarters—M. Harrington (Orepuki), A. McKay (Riverton), A. Dixon (Nightcaps). Five-eighths.—W. Gonley (Otautau), H. Frampton (Waiau). Half-back.—W. N. Buxton (Otautau). Front row.—E. Fowle (Western Star), J. Harding (Nightcaps), J. Pope (Nightcaps). Middle row.—G. Purdue (Orepuki), Southern (Riverton), D. Forde (Nightcaps), W. Carson (Riverton). Back row.—N. Irwin (Nightcaps). Emergencies—Backs: Grant (Nightcaps) and Chamberlain (Western Star). Forwards: D. Hope (Western Star) and Brown (Waiau). RANFURLY SHIELD GAMES. “WATCH THE TIGHT.” WARNING TO CANTERBURY FORf WARDS. The following interesting article, containing a wealth of sound advice, is from the pen of “W.G.G,” a wellknown writer on Rugby in the Christchurch Star. Its tenets are worthy of practice by other than the Canterbury team for whom they have been prescribed. “W.G.G.” says:— In Rugby, some players are chosen for positions in the forward department who have little chance, owing to their positions in the pack, of being seen much by the spectators, althrugh their work is of vital importance to the game itself. To illustrate this one need only refer to the Canterbury side that successfully defended all challenges for the Ranfurly Shield games last season at Lancaster Park. The public then saw Bouterey passing the ball and doing other work at the base of the pack; Hazelhurst with his “dummy work”; Innes with his determined running; Oliver with his brilliant dashes and opportune passes; and Hart and Brown on the wings executing flashing runs. Few of these obvious movements are possible without the usually unherald-

ed work of the hard slogging forwards. The efforts of the Canterbury pack last season made possible the spectacular play by the backs, and I want, before the present representative games start, to give a warning, that unless the solid play is done in the front, chances of back brilliancy will not be in evidence. Canterbury’s able selector, Mr J. T. Burrows, when playing, was one of those who was always in the thick of the ruck work, and quite naturally his feelings must. lean to those forwards who do not shirk what is called the “in-fighting.” The Canterbury pack was most rich in individual talent, but it worked soundly together, making it possible for brilliant back play. There were three or four forwards in the Canterbury side last season who were rarely seen, but the merit of their work was evidenced in other directions.

One hard-headed critic summed up the position very accurately. Mentioning about three forwards, he said: “I cannot see them anywhere; they must be working.” He paid them the highest of compliments, as they were in the hard work all the time—and without this a side is easily beaten without knowing the reason. The Canterbury selector has chosen his first team—the one to play against the Country side this week—and it is most pleasing to note that few non-workers are included in the pack. The only forward in the Canterbury pack last season who could not be classed as a real hard worker in the ruck was King, whose brilliancy in the open possibly earned him his place. He is again in the team, together with Andrews, a similar tyne of player. It is problematical if the Canterbury pack can do with both of them, but I leave this to the selector’s usually sound judgment. This is written in the hope that the Red and Black forwards will all work hard, and in appreciation of those who, last season, did so much towards victory, and whose solid endeavours gained success for Canterbury. I hope I shall be able to again congratulate those forwards whose hard work make success assured. BOXING LOWE BEATS PARKER. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, July 24. The professional boring contest of 15 rounds between Eddie Parker (Timaru) 11.12 J and Bert Lowe (Dunedinl 11.61, middleweight champion, went the full distance, Lowe winning on points. It was only by good stagecraft that Parker managed to see the contest ut. Parker was badly rattled in the first round with a left to the jaw and in the fifth round had a bad time, but by excellent blocking and clinching was able to hold off Lowe’s attacks. Parker put up a game fight and was always ready to face his opponent and by sound blocking and good footwork nullify most of the vigorous rallies of his opponent. The decision in favour of Lowe had r mixed reception. ATHLETICS LOVELOCK’S NEXT APPEARANCE. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, July 24. Advice has been received by the secretary of the New Zealand A.A.A. that J. E. Lovelock is to represent New Zealand at the Students’ International Games at Turian (Italy) in September. CRICKET M.C.C. TEAM FOR INDIA. JARDINE OFFERED CAPTAINCY. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, July 24. D. R. Jardine has been invited to captain a Marylebone team to tour India in the autumn. DULEEPSINHJI IN SANATORIUM. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, July 24. K. S. Duleepsinhji suffered a relapse and was taken in an ambulance from Jonagar House at Staines, which the late Prince Ranjitsinhji’s executors are selling, to a sanatorium at Vimeiniawatel. LANCASHIRE LEAGUE MATCHES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.25 p.m.) London, July 23. In the Lancashire League cricket matches performances by dominion players were as follows: Fairfax made 139 and took one wicket; Hird scored 52 and took four wickets; Merritt scored 46 and took five wickets; McDonald took six wickets; Richardson scored 92 and Cromb 57. SOCCER SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. The weekly meeting of the Southland Football Association was held last evening, Mr R. Smith presiding over an excellent attendance of members. The draw for Saturday’s games in the President’s Cup competition is as follows: Southern v. Corinthians (referee, Mr J. Mclntyre); Central A v. Central B (referee, Mr J. Creighton). SWIMMING NEW WOMEN’S RECORD. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.25 p.m.) New York, July 23. The women’s swimming championship meeting closed to-day with Miss Leonore Knight setting her second world’s record. She covered half a mile in lOmin 44 3-ssec. The previous record was 12min 18 3-ssec.

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P. W. L. Points Ch. F. A. Pts. Nightcaps A 7 7 - 145 51 14 Ohai A 7 5 2 103 44 10 Mossburn 6 4 2 60 57 8 Wairio 7 2 5 58 67 4 Nightcaps B 6 1 5 37 96 2 Ohai B 7 1 6 42 130 2 Last Wednesday Ohai A defeated