SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22096, 17 August 1933, Page 10

SPORTING

-NOTES BY ROUNDABOUT. N.Z. Cup entries are due on the 25th, Lord Vai is expected to race well on Saturday. Otago Hunt Club handicaps appear on Monday. New Brighton Trotting Club entries close to-day, Acceptances for the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting close to-morrow. King March is likely to have a large following at the Pakuranga Hunt fixture.

The appearance of Fargo, by Hunting Song—Left, is being awaited with interest.

The most successful horseman at the National Carnival was I* J. Ellis, with four successes.

T." H. Gillett with lour wins headed the successful trainers’ list at the National meeting.

The South Island won 15 races at the Grand National meeting and the North Island nine.

Riccarton-trained horses won £2795 at the National fixture. The total pi ize money was £5900.

Garner was expensiev to his supporters last week, but this fine trotter is not one to be discarded.

The stallion Real Guy has been sold to go to Australia and will leave New Zealand about the end of the month.

The riding fees of jockeys and apprentice jockeys at the Grand National meeting last week benefited the Government to the extent of £SB 5/- in wage tax.

The Riccarton trainer F. E. Jones had a visit from a thief on Saturday afternoon while he and his family were at the races. The house was ransacked, a diamond ling and some money being stolen.

Guarantee has grown into a particularly handsome three-year-old, and would grace any classic field that steps out for battle this season, writes Sentinel. He is at present in fine, robust health, and a campaign for him depends on how he trains on during the next few weeks.

Kcwpic’s Triumph, who has been one of the most prominent performers in the north during the season just concluded, is working in good style at Epsom, and is reported to be the fittest horse in training at Alexandra Park. His next outing is likely to be at the approaching Auckland meeting.

The programme for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring meeting provides for £1875 in stakes. Apart frdm the two classic events the main races are the Mosgiel Handicap. £l5O, one and a-quarter miles, the Ranfurly Handicap, of £l5O, over a mile, the Electric and Shorts Handicaps, each of £l2O, and run over six furlongs. With a hurdle event each day, the programme is a most attractive one.

Reports from Wanganui state that Midinette is getting through a satisfactory preparation under W. Rayners guidance. The daughter of Limond and Motley is a brilliant galloper, especially on left-hand courses, and it would not surprise to ~ce her winning good sprint races during the present season. She figures in the Whenuakura Handicap, ' seven furlongs, and a half,, at the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt meeting, to be held on Saturday.

Many people appear to lose no_ time in destroying their totalisator tickets after a race without even waiting to see if a horse who is fourth past the post has become entitled to a dividend. The staff of the Canterbury Jockey Club has a long list of claims for dividends on destroyed tickets _ on Sir Richard, who finished fourth in the Enfield Steeplechase, but subsequently was placed third, as Kaokaoroa had not completed the course.

When Black Man contested the Ladies’ Bracelet at the Rangitikei Hunt Club’s meeting at Marton ho was quietly fancied by his connections, who secured a nice dividend as the result, of his success. Black Man is now an inmate of W. H. Dwyer’s stable and is being prepared for the Bracelet at the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club s meeting next Saturday. The first success of" Black Man should prove the forerunner of many more, for he is as good as he looks.

C. Thomson had eight rides over jumps at the C.J.C. meeting. He had a fall with Callamart in the Grand National Steeplechase, but was placed m the other seven races, registering two wins, four seconds and a third. I>. J. Ellis in addition to his four wins, rode a second, while A. E. Ellis rode two winners, a second and three thirds. Although A. H. Eastwood had only one success, he would have paid to follow. His winner was Mount Boa, and he also rode three thirds.

Auckland trainers are very busy getting theii- teams ready for the approaching trotting meeting at Epsom. Mountain Sun is trotting well, and Rio Grande is working soundly m saddle. Peter Junior Isas settled down in his new quarters, and should win. races at the northern meetings. C. Smith is keeping Giud Hairst busy, and this gelding is in good buckle for early spring contests. R. D. Kennerley has Silver Bingen well forward and the gelding is improving.

Although Erin’s Princess has shown useful form in. the south over mile and a quarter courses, she has raced since coming to Canterbury as if she will do better over two miles, says the Christchurch Press. Her finishing run on Friday indicated that she is in her best form at present, and she will be well suited by the conditions of tne Burwood Handicap at New. Brighton. This, the principal event, is a 4min. 40sec class, and Erin’s Princess is entitled to that mark. The New Brighton meeting will take place on September 2.

As rider for Bronze Hawk, the A.J.C. Epsom Handicap favourite, W. Kelso has secured the services of J. E. Pike. An effort was made by Fred Williams to engage Pike for Chatham, but the other proposal made stronger appeal to the crack Sydney jockey. Pike will have to waste considerably to nde Bronze Hawk at 8.10. McCarten will be on Kuvera in the Epsom, and E. Bartie Is to pilot Braebum in the Metropolitan. When Lough Neagh comes from Queensland lie will nave the Brisbane jockey, E. Tanwan, to ride him.

Included in a strong team that George Price has in work at Randwick are Kuvera, Shakuni, Blixten, Maltdale and Air Queen, who are engaged in important spring events. Kuvera, now a four-year-old, and one of his star performers last season, has been taken out of the Metropolitan Handicap, his mission being the Epsom Handicap for which he has advanced to second favourite. The only horse at a shorter price for that race is Bronze Hawk,

who 'beat Kuvera in the Rosehill Guineas last spring.

J. H. Jefferd has made a complaint to the Canterbury Jockey Club about the handicapping of Cyclonic last week, particularly to his treatment compared with Nightly. In the Trial Plate at Trentham last month Nightly was second and Cyclonic third, the pair carrying even weights. In the Woolston Handicap, of the same distance at the Grand National meeting, Cyclonic was awarded 7.9 and Nightly'7.7. The complaint will come before the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club at its next' meeting;

The new owner of the American stallion, Real Guy, is Mr J. Munro, of the Sterling Trotting Stud Farm, Yeovil, New South Wales. Mr Munro purchased Real Guy to take the place of Winn Alto, who died on January 6 at the age of twenty-eight years. Real Guy is a trotting stallion purchased in America in 1923 by the Gisborne sportsman, Mr R. C. Fisken. He was then two years old. He is- by Guy Axworthy 2.8.1 from Gay Todd, by Todd. During his term in New Zealand Real Guy sired several useful horses, among them being Sir Guy, Guy Junior, Some Guy and Little Guy.

A. E. Ellis earned £B7 in riding fees at the Grand National meeting, including £63 for the Grand National Steeplechase, while W. J. Pascoe’s £74 included £4O 10/- for the Grand National Hurdles. R. Beale earned £57, A. McDonald £54, C. Thomson £52, V. Langford £4O, A. H. Eastwood £3B, L. J. Ellis £36, F. Thompson £36, D. O’Connor £33, H. Anderton £3l, W. H. Jones £3O, J. Mcßae £3O, H. Turner £29, H. N. Wiggins £27, A. Messervey £27, D. J. Burgess £25, S. Wilson £23, A. Jenkins £23, A. Russell £23, W. J. Broughton £22, L. Pratt £22, G. H. Humphries £22, G. Duncan £2O and K. Voitre £2O.

Much can be said in favour of uniformity in admission charges and the “flat” rate for all parts of the course has much to commend it, says a writer in the Wanganui Chronicle. Committees should not forget, however, that the chap in the “outside” enclosure is entitled to consideration. If he does not feel inclined to patronize a meeting because there is no shilling enclosure the attendance is bound to suffer. If some club in the Wanganui district,were to experiment with a shilling charge for the “outer” during the spring campaign it would provide others with an excellent pointer. Whether a success or failure, it would be a valuable experiment.

The fact that Silver Scorn is in some quarters fancied for the Caulfield Cup makes it interesting to examine the records of marcs in past contests. In the seven victories to the credit of mares the highest weigh/ carried was 8.7, so that Silver Scorn is confronted with a severe task to win with 9.4. This is recognized by the owner, F. T. Cush, who has warned investors that his maie is a doubtful starter. Following is a list of marcs who have won the Caulfield Cup:—Blink Bonny, 6yrs, 7.3; Grace Darling. 6yrs, 7.10; Sweet Ne l, 3yrs, 6.13; Marvel Loch, 6yrs, 8.7; Lady Medallist, syrs, 8.5; Wynette, 6yrs, 6.11; Maple, syrs, 8.7. If Silver Scorn wins, it will’be the first occasion on which a four-year-old marc has led the field home.

Rasouli was under offer for sale last week, but no business resulted before the Styx Hurdle race on Saturday, which he won for Mrs S. E. Boyle. After that race, he was sold to Mr H. Elworthy, of South Canterbury, and he has joined the team of E. J. Ellis at Washdyke. Rasouli is a seven-year-old Australian-bred gelding by Bernard (son of Robert le Diable) from Gipsy s Warning by Bardolph, son of Bay Ronald. It is an interesting pedigree. Hampton was the paternal grand-sire of both Robert le Diable and Bardolph. Red Lily, dam of Bernard, was by the Persimmon horse St. Simon, while Bright Siren, dam of Gipsy’s Warning was by the St. Simon horse Bright Steel. Rasouli has raced thrice over hurdles for a first, a second and a third —in the reverse order. He won the C.J.C. Cashmere Plate in 1930.

Redditch must be a great 'chaser. On top of his feat in leading practically all the way to win the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase with 12.3 in record time, he won the Australian Steeplechase, about 31 miles, at Caulfield on Saturday with 12.13 in 6min. 54:|sec, a record for the course. The Australian Steeplechase distance was reduced from four miles to three miles and a half as recently as 1927, and the previous best time since the change was 6min. SO.'.sec. Redditch was handicapped in this race to give Billy Boy 171 b and Paris 361 b. He is by Red Dennis, an imported son of Tredennis, who also sired Sister Olive, winner of the Melbourne Cup. Though raced by the executors of W. J. Wood, Redditch is owned by Mr A. Loddon Yuille, keeper of the Australian Stud Book. As a weight-carrying feat, in this event, that of Redditch ranks fifth. Redlcap (1892) won with 13.12, Domino (1899) with 13.5, Daimio (1895) with 13.3, and Colonel Shilinski (1902) with 13.2. Redleap, Daimio and Colonel Shilinski all won the double V.R.C. Grand National and Australian Steeplechases in the same year. As thirty-seven of the 102 starters in events over jumps at Riccarton last week failed to complete the course in their respective races, it is pleasing to be able to record that no jockey received anything worse than minor injuries in these events, says the Christchurch Star writer. H. Dulieu, who received slight concussion in his fall with Prince of Orange in the Sydenham Hurdle on . Saturday, was the most seriously affected, and .he recovered quickly. King Comet received injuries necessitating his destruction, but otherwise the horses who made jumping errors escaped lightly. The race figures for the three days were:— Race. Starters. Finished.

TAPANUI RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Correspondent.) At the annual meeting of the Tapanui Racing Club the president referred to the death of three very old members of the club during the year, Messrs W. Hancox, D. Corcoran and R. Gorsage, and motions of sympathy were passed with their relatives, by members standing in silence. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet the president drew attention to the debit of about £2OO for the year, and stated that for three years in succession their race day had been wet, but he hoped they would have the luck to get a fine day this year. He thanked all members for their support during his term of office, and in retiring wished the club every success. The following are the officers for the year: President, Mr M. McAuley; VicePresidents, Messrs J. Edgar, A. Steans, J. A. McDonald; secretary, Mr A. Munyard; starter, Mr W. R. Quin; judge, Mr J. W. Jarrold; executive

committee, Messrs M. McAuley, A. S. Edgar, W. B. Naylor, J. D. Edgar, A, Steans, A. Mclntyre, K. Rodger, J. A. McDonald. It was decided to call applications for the position of handicapper. A trophy valued at 10 guineas was awarded to the winning owner of the N. C. Dwyer Memorial Handicap, the same conditions as last year. It was decided that the Grounds Committee inspect the buildings and racecourse, and report to a meeting of stewards. Mr McDonald pointed out that certain improvements to the course must be carried out, or the club would not receive a permit. Mr T. Edgar suggested that the stakes paid should be reduced by £5OO, as the club’s financial position did not allow it to pay such high stakes. The meeting recommended the Programme Committee to consider the reduction of stakes. THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. NEW ZEALANDERS GOOD DAY. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, August 16. At the Rosebery races to-day, the chief results were: FLYING WELTER HANDICAP. (First Division.) Movie Star (N.Z.) 9.5 (T. Webster) 1 Grecnline 11.0 (J. Pike) 2 Martand 8.7 (J. Smith) 3 Thirteen started. Won by two lengths, third a length and a half away. Time, Imin 25Jsec. FLYING HANDICAP. Topical 8.7 (J. Weiss) 1 Dermid 8.11 (W. Cook) 2 Limarch (N.Z.) 7.12 (E. Bartie) 3 Fourteen started, including Ammon Ra, who was having his first race of the year. He looked like the winner, but faded away a furlong from home. Topical greatly surprised everyone by winning by a length. Onlookers of this race saw real class, reminiscent of the Randwick meetings. Limarch was a length away third. Ammon Ra was ridden by M. McCarten and was fourth. Time, lmin Msec, which eauals the course record. The New Zealander Prince Pombal ran third in the second division of the Three-and-Four-Year-Old Handicap. ROSEBERY’S HANDICAP. Fairway (N.Z.) 9.0 (R. Reed) 1 Samover 7.4 (J. Simpson) 2 Prince Morbeth 7.5 (O. Knox) 3 Thirteen started. Won by a neck, third a length and a half away. Time, 2min 9}sec.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.10 p.m.) Sydney, August 16. At the Australian Jockey Club’s annual meeting it was announced that profit for the year was £1931 compared with a loss of £6437 the previous year, while the financial results for the past’year were better by over £BOOO 'fhe amount passed through the totalise tor at the Randwick and Warwick Farm courses during the year amounted to £642,432 compared with £824.123 for the previous year. . The club decided to provide a classic race for two-year-old fillies at future autumn meetings. CRICKET ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. FINE BATTING PERFORMANCES. FREEMAN’S BOWLING RECORD. (United Press Assn— Telegraph Copyright.) London, August 15. County cricket results were as follows: — — „ , _ , Derby v. Yorkshire. —Derby, first innings 245 (Townsend 81); second, eight wickets for 330, declared (Townsend 100, Lee 82, Jackson 96). Yorkshire, first innings 218 (Mitchell six for 66); second, two wickets for 137. Derby won on the first innings. Warwick v. Glamorgan.—Warwick, first innings, 276 (Mercer five wickets for 73); second, two for 248 (Kilner 104). Glamorgan, first innings 416 (E. Davies 85, Dyson 88, Duckfield 80). Glamorgan won on . the first innings. Gloucester v. Leicester. —Gloucester, first innings 278 (Seabrook 110); secand, eight for 340 declared (Dacre 69). Leicester, first innings 437 (Berry 127, Astill not out 156); second 135. Gloucestei’ won by 46 runs. Kent v. Sussex.—Kent, first innings, 230 (Valentine 103); second 217. Sussex, first innings 169 (Freeman six for 92); second 128 (Freeman eight for 57). Kent won by 149 runs. Lancashire v. Hampshire.—Lancashire, first innings, 297 (Watson 94);second, two for 27. Hampshire, first innings, 271 (Mead not out 113). Lancashire won on the first innings. Northants v. Surrey.—Northants, first innings, 238; second, 257 (Parker four for 43). Surrey, first innings, 232 (Matthews five for 89); second five for 191 (Barling 91). Northants won on the first innings. Middlesex v. Notts.—Middlesex, first innings, 353 (Hendren 79, Tindall 85); second, none for 8. Notts, first innings, four for 561 declared (Keaton 168, Harris 234). Notts won on the first innings. Worcester v. Somerset.—Worcester, first innings, nine for 466 declared (Pataudi 222). Somerset, first, innings, eight for 387 (J. Lee not out 193, F. Lee 79). The match was drawn. Freeman has taken 200 wickets this season for the sixth year in succession, a record performance. TENNIS WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP OF U.S.A. ENGLISH SUCCESSES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) New York, August 15. The United • States Women’s Tennis Champioiiships opened at Forest Hills. Miss Betty Nutthall (England) defeated Miss Jane Sharp (Pasadena) 6—3, 6 —3, and Miss Dorothy Round (England) defeated Miss Eugenie Sampson (Winnetka, Illinois), 4—6, 6—l, 6—2. Mrs Helen Wills Moody defeated Dr Esther Bartosh (Los Angeles) 6—l, 6 —2. Miss Mary Heeley (England) defeated Miss Norma Taubels (New York) 6-1, 6—2. FURTHER RESULTS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.10 p.m.) New York, August 15. At Forest Hill Miss Joan Ridley (Britain) defeated Miss Helen Jones (Beach Bluff, Mass.)- 6—l, 6— 2; and Mrs L. R. C. Mitchell (Britain) defeated Miss Barbara Stoddart (New York), 6—l, 6—3, RHODE ISLAND TOURNAMENT. LEE DEFEATS TIDBALL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.10 p.m.) New York, August 15. At Newport (Rhode Island) a feature of the opening day on Tuesday of the Casino tennis tournament was the straight set elimination of Jack Tidball, the United States inter-colleg-iate champion, by H. G. N. I<ee (Britain). Ted Avory (Britain) also won his match, but seven other of Britain’s nine entries were defeated.

BOWLS - SOUTHLAND CENTRE ANNUAL MEETING. A AND B GRADES RESTORED. The annual meeting of the Southland Bowling Centre was held last evening when the president, Mr D. H. Thomson, presided over the following delegates: — Messrs N. McGorlick (Bluff), J. Tapper (Central, Winton), T. Hickey (Edendale), S. Preece and H. Graham (Gore), H. Donald (Georgetown), J. Ritchie and C. Steel (Hokonui), A. C. Carman and A. Derbie (Invercargill), W. P. Thorn (Mataura), S. Smith and J. H. Loudon (Northend), D. M. Scandrett (Nightcaps), T. Lumsden (Otautau), A. E. Willett (Riverton), D. K. Torrance and R. D. Donaldson (Southland), T. Pryde and G. Frobarth (Tc Rangi), G. Kerse (Wyndham), D. McQueen (Woodlands), L. Gray and R. G. Speirs (Waihopai), A. Peterson (Waikiwi). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs H. E. Philp (Aparima), J. S. Brass (Winton) and J. Holloway (Orepuki). In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, which, he said, reflected great credit on the secretary, who had given every possible detail of the year’s happenings, Mr Thomson stated that the clubs affiliated now numbered 21, and although the total membership was 26 fewer than last year, which was only to be expected in these difficult times, the outlook for the future was much brighter, clubs having already elected several new members, and it was hoped to see the number pass the 600 mark. “The various competitions were all got off <up to programme time,” he continued, “and I would like to congratulate the Southland Club on winning the four-rink competition, the inter-club Saturday competition, the Shield Rink, the Champion of Champion Pairs, and the Mayor’s Pairs, and if the president had not let them down in the champion singles, they would have scooped the pool. I also wish to compliment the players from the Northend and Waihopai Clubs who brought honour to their clubs and Southland by winning the champion pairs at the Dunedin and Oamaru Easter tournaments. The match with Otago for the Harraway Shield produced a close and exciting finish in favour of Otago, and this match goes a long way in cementing the good feeling which exists between the two centres. The Murihiku Cup is fulfilling its object well, many social games being played between rinks from the city and country clubs. After the meeting to-night it is open to any club to put in a challenge through the club secretary to the present holders —Hokonui. The New Year tournament was again most successful and enjoyable and as usual drew a splendid entry and we specially appreciate the suuport accorded us from our many friends in Dunedin and from the country clubs. Mr W. A. Scott, the official bowl-tester, paid a visit of inspection and his recommendations regarding new equipment will have the early attention of the executive. Financial Position. “As regards the balance-sheet,” said Mr Thomson, “although the general account shows a debit of £36 1/7 on the year’s working, items amounting to £l6 17/9 are non-recurring and the profit of £34 17/6 on the New Year tournament almost wipes out the year s debit. There is a substantial credit in the bank, accumulated during the past few years, and our financial position is sound. I wish to express my sincere thanks to the members of the executive for their cordial support during my term of office which made my duties very light and pleasant, and I would like to specially mention our vice-president, Mr F. G. Stevenson, who readily undertook the responsibilities while I was absent in the North Island at the beginning of the season and later when I removed to Oamaru; also all those who in various capacities assisted me in the activities of the centre. It was only by the hearty cooperation of players and supporters alike that the season was so successful. I wish also to make special reference to our secretary and treasurer, Mr J. C. Thomson, whose work and enthusiasm left nothing to be desired. Every detail is carefully and promptly attended to and I am sure that the affairs of the centre are in good hands. “In conclusion,” said Mr Thomson, “I would like to strike a personal note by referring to the wonderful send off to Mrs Thomson, myself and my daughters when we left for Oamaru last April. An evening that we will never forget. I felt highly honoured at the very large attendance and was especially pleased to see so many ladies and members of country clubs present. I was so overwhelmed by the sincerity of all present and the kindly remarks of the various speakers that I am afraid I did not adequately express my thanks and appreciation. I can assure all lady and gentleman bowlers of Southland that we all sincerely appreciated their kindly action and good wishes, also the handsome presents which we will value for all time. The nine seasons spent in Invercargill will ever remain a happy memory and we will always have a warm affection for Southland and for our many friends here.” The motion was seconded by Mr T. Pryde, who congratulated the executive on the financial position of the centre. The departure of Mr Thomson from Southland was deeply regretted by all members, be said. Mr Thomson had, by his enthusiasm and efficiency, set an example to bowlers that might well be emulated. ■ Mr J. H. Loudon also spoke and urged members to endeavour to extend the game in Southland. He said he considered the province should have 1000 bowlers instead of under 600. He also congratulated the executive on its work during the year. The Office-bearers. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr F. G. Stevenson; vice-presi-dent, Mr D. M. Scandrett; executive, Messrs J. H. Loudon, D. K. Torrance, T. Pryde, A. Derbie, L. Gray, A. Peterson, N. McGorlick, H. Donald, W. P. Thorn, T. Hickey, A. E. Willett and H. E. Philp; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. C. Thomson; auditor, Mr D. M. Scandrett; selectors (city), Messrs N. McGorlick, A. Derbie and R. Donaldson; (Eastern District), T. Hickey; (Western District), A. E. Willett; postponement committee (city), Messrs D. K. Torrance, F. G. Stevenson and D. M. Scandrett; (Eastern), S. Preece and W. Chaplin; fixtures committee (city), Messrs S. Smith, D. K. Torrance and A. Paterson; (Eastern), H. Johnston and T. Brown. A sub-association was suggested in the Western District, but after a brief discussion it was decided that the president and secretary should visit the clubs and endeavour to get more players to take part in centre fixtures. After a fair amount of discussion regarding the running of the New Year tournament the matter was referred to the executive, several members expressing the opinion that arrangements had been very satisfactory in the past. On the motion of Mr McGorlick it was agreed that the centre should spend up to £5 5/- to procure a trophy to take the place of the Day Cup which had been won outright. The shield rink competition was discussed, and it was suggested that the Eastern and Western Districts should each find the best rink in the district and that the city should find the two best rinks, the four rinks to meet in Invercargill for the play-off.

Honours Board. Mr Pryde outlined the history of the competition and moved that it be a recommendation to the executive that an honours board with the record of the competition should be made and hung in the Southland Club’s rooms. This was seconded and carried without further discussion, and the other matter was not taken any further. Mr Loudon reported on the conference of the New Zealand Bowling Association and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr Stevenson, who said he hoped Mr Loudon would be long spared to represent the centre on the Dominion Council. A past-president s badge was presented to Mr D. H. Thomson by Mr F. G. Stevenson, who said that Southland bowlers were all agreed that through Mr Thomson’s departure to Oamaru the province had lost a good bowler and a good executive officer. Mr Thomson replied briefly. The" Champion of Champions Singles Cup was presented to the winner, Mr N. McGorlick, by Mr D. H. Thomson, who said he believed Mr McGorlick was the best singles player in New Zealand. Mr McGorlick responded tn suitable terms. A discussion on the city competition was introduced by Mr Stevenson, who referred to the fact that A and B grade matches had been played in the past, but that teams one and two had been adopted during the past season. Mr Speirs (Waihonai) moved that all city competitions should be played on Saturday. The mid- week games were a relic of the divided half-holiday and were inconvenient under present holiday arrangements. Tho motion was seconded by Mr Gray (Waihopai) and, after a brief discussion, it was lost. Mr Torrance (Southland) moved that the competitions should be continued the same as last season and this was seconded by Mr Donaldson. Mr Smith (Northend) moved as an amendment that the A and B grades should be reverted to. The Norther d Club was unanimously of the opinion that the No. 1 and 2 teams were not a Mr Carman (Invercargill) seconded the amendment and several delegates spoke on the matter, opinion being fa>rly evenly divided. Upon being put to the meeting the amendment received seven votes tor and seven against. The president said he looked upon the No. 1 and 2 teams as an experiment and his casting vote was consequently in favour of the A and B grade S£ Mr Torrance: It’s a pity, Mr Chairamendment was put to the meeting as a motion and was carried on the voices. _ ~ ~ After some discussion regarding the time for starting the Tuesday evening games the matter was referred to the fixtures committee. , , It was agreed that, the inter-club matches should be played as formerly. THE WINTON CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING HELD. At the annual general meeting of members of the Winton Bowling Club on Tuesday evening, in the 'unavoidable absence of the president (Mr P. A. Bradley), Mr F. Moore, a vice-presi-dent presided over an attendance ot twenty members. Reference was made to the loss me club had sustained during the year by the death of Mr C. Pagey, an enthusiastic member and an ex-committee man, and as a mark of respect memb?rs stood for a moment in silence. The balance-sheet disclosed an improved financial position, the commencing with a credit of £1 18/4 and concluding with a balance of £l5 11/8. , , L . The annual report stated that the committee wished to congratulate the club on the very pleasant past season. In respect of weather the season was an exceptional one, and the green was availed of more frequently than the oldest members could remember. Thanks to the labours of a devoted few, chief of whom were Messrs P. .A. Bradley (president), J. Beattie, M. Driscoll (green-ranger), J. Campbell and L. Fahey, the green and its surroundings were kept in splendid order throughout the season. The club kept all its fixtures during the season, and in addition pleasant home and home matches were played. A rink consisting of Messrs Perrelle, Moore, Bradley and Ward succeeded in winning the Murihiku Cup from Hokonui, but were in turn defeated by a rink from Nightcaps. The Western Stars were won from Riverton by a team of colts, Messrs Jamieson, Manuel and Pearce skipped by the veteran J. Campbell, who were later defeated by another Riverton rink. Some promising play was shown by the colts, the championship being won by Mr F. Langford, while Mr P. A. Bradley won the singles championship for the second year in succession. Early in the season a Ladies’ Association was formed and ladies’ games were arranged by that body. A doubles tournament was held under its auspices on the local greens, the semi-finals and finals being played on the club’s green. A feature of the season was the games between our soldier members and those of other clubs. As a result of this exchange of visits inaugurated by the club, Mr Frank Boyle, of Nightcaps, had offered a silver cup for competition on similar conditions to the Murihiku Cup. The first holders would be Messrs Doherty, Jamieson, Reynolds and Harvey. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted: Patron, Mr P. A. de la Perrelle, M.P. (re-elected); president, Mr John Butler; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Doherty and D. E. Downs; secretary and treasurer, Mr Alex. Clark (re-elected); delegate to Southland centre, Mr J. S. Brass; greenranger, Mr M. Driscoll;* selectors (men) Mr M. Driscoll; (ladies) Mr J. Butler; committee, Messrs P. A. Bradley, F. Moore and M. Driscoll. Subscriptions were fixed as follows: Men £l, first year members 10/-, ladies 5/-. It was unanimously agreed that Mrs C. Pagey be elected an honorary member for the coming season. It was agreed to endeavour to secure permission to hold an art union so as to assist the club’s finances. A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to the retiring president, Mr P. A. Bradley, whose efforts in the interest of the club were greatly appreciated. It was decided to make application for the Town-Country fixture to be played at Winton this season. Matters in connection with the green were discussed at length and it was resolved that a caretaker be employed this year. Mr J. Campbell apologized for the absence of lady members that evening and said that several were not able to attend. All members were aware of the valuable assistance the ladies rendered each year and their work in supplying afternoon teas was appreciated. CHANNEL SWIM ZIEBELMAN’S MAIN ATTEMPT. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, August 15. Strong winds and rough seas forced the legless American, Charles Zibelman, to abandon his Channel attempt for the Dover Gold Cup after swimming for eleven hours.

GOLF INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for the medal round (sealed partners) for Mrs R. Stout’s prize to be played at Otatara to-day:— Ist Tee. —Mrs Pottinger v. Mrs Tansley; Mrs C. F. A. Jones v. Miss Henderson; Mrs Smith v. Mrs Gilmour; Mrs R. Stout v. Mrs Handyside; Mrs Garrett v. Mrs Dawson. 6th Tee.—Mrs Hall Jones v. Mrs Sturman; Mrs Dixon v. Miss M. Stout, Mrs Israel v. Miss L. Stout; Mrs Tomlinson v. Miss Hamilton; Miss Lawrence v. Miss D. McCallum; Mrs Tucker v. Miss D. Stout. 16th Tee.—Mrs Handyside v. Miss Perrin; Mrs Broad v. Mrs A. S. Gilkison; Miss M. Pilcher v. Mrs Prain; Mrs Spencer v. Mrs W. Bews; Miss Watson v. Mrs J. G. Macdonald; Mrs H. Macalister v. Mrs Binney. 13th Tee.—Mrs Dundas v. Miss E. Jones; Mrs Hewat v. Miss D. Strang; Mrs Cobb v. Miss Nicholson; Mrs Dunlop v. Miss S. Wilson; Mrs R. A. Wilson v. Mrs Keddell; Miss M. Hoyles v. Miss G. Macdonald. SOCCER (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, August 15. Soccer: Scottish Rangers v. Ayr, 9—l. SOUTHERN TEAM. The following will represent Southern against Central A on Saturday: H. Pay; W. Adam, W. Adamson; A. Wilson, E. Hobbs, E. Wilson; Matheson, Kerr, Heyricks, Beale, Cathcart. Reserves, C. Pay, Churchill, A. Adam. WRESTLING RUMBERG BEATS CLARK. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, August 10. Hal Rumberg defeated Jack Clark by two falls to one in a fast and strenuous wrestling match . The bout came to an abrupt ending early in the sixth round when Clark, suffering from a back injury as the result of a Boston Crab, was easily pinned by Rumberg. Clark secured the first fall with a body press following a dump in the third round and Rumberg evened in the fifth. WALKER BEATS PEREIRA. (Per United Press Association.) Gisborne, August 16. Before a record crowd, George Walker beat Al Pereira by two falls to one. Pereira received a fall in the fourth round with a flying scissors, but Walker evened in the seventh by a dump and body press after headlocking his opponent. Pereira was groggy in the eighth and further headlocks ended in an easy fall for Walker. RUGBY LEAGUE WEST COAST ON TOUR. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, August 16. A youthful West Coast Rugby League team opened a northern tour by giving a Wellington representative thirteen a lesson on how the game should be played, the visitors scoring an easy victory by 29 points to 10. Masters, Bebon, Calder, O’Brien (2), Newton and O’Connor scored for West Coast and Dodd converted four. Todd and Perkins scored for Wellington, Simons and Todd converting one.

RUGBY FOOTBALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ TOURNAMENT. SOUTHLAND’S CHANCES. REVIEW OF COMPETITION. To-morrow and Monday next some bright Rugby should be witnessed at Christchurch when the annual high schools’ tournament will be played. Can Southland repeat their successes of 1918, 1922 and 1930? There will be keen competition from Otago, Christchurch and Timaru, particularly the last-named, as they have been very successful this season. The odds are against the local boys, the 1933 season being a particularly lean one for the local school. This season’s team will be an exceptionally light one, but they are leaving no stone unturned to bring credit to their school; and when they leave for the north this morning they will carry with them the best wishes of all Southland enthusiasts. Christchurch have won the tournament seven times, Timaru five, Otago three and Southland three. The Invercargill boys have been training hard lately, but their recent form does not indicate bright prospects against the heavier opposition they will encounter at the tournament. Previous Winners. The following table shows the previous winners:— 1915 (at Timaru) —Timaru. 1916 (at Dunedin)—Otago. 1917 (at Christchurch)—Timaru. 1918 (at Invercargill)—Southland. 1919 (at Timaru) —Otago. 1920 (at Dunedin) —Christchurch. 1921 (at Christchurch) —Christchurch. 1922 (at Invercargill)—Southland. 1923 (at Timaru)—Timaru. 1924 (at Dunedin) —Otago. 1925 (at Christchurch)—Timaru. 1926 (at Invercargill)—Christchurch. 1927 (at Timaru)—Timaru. 1928 (at Dunedin)—Christchurch. 1929 (at Christchurch)—Christchurch. 1930 (at Invercargill)—Southland. 1931 (at Timaru)—Christchurch. 1932 (at Dunedin)—Christchurch. In Retrospect. It was in 1915 that the tournament was inaugurated and the Timaru team, feeling very much at home amidst their own supporters, gained a well deserved victory. Oh the first day Southland were defeated by Timaru by 30 to nil, but in the second round Southland played a drawn game with Christchurch; to the surprise of all both teams registered 8 points. The Southland team of that year included Lance Johnson, who has since played many games in the ranks of the All Blacks. He failed to gain recognition of his true worth while in Southland, but he subsequently represented Wellington, Hawkes Bay and New Zealand as a five-eighth. Another member of the this team was Len Lopdell, one of Southland’s best three-quarters for some years, being a member of the team which in 1920 wrested the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington. In 1916 Southland were defeated by 15 points to 6 by Otago at Dunedin, the venue of the tournament. In the final, however, Southland succeeded in defeating Christchurch by 6 points to 4. In 1917 Southland were defeated by Timaru by 30 points to 3, -and Christchurch administered a defeat of 23 points to 7. At Invercargill in 1918 Southland came into prominence on a wet and greasy ground. On the first day they defeated Otago by 6 points to 5, after a grimlyfought game that marked Southland’s first victory over Otago for several years. Timaru defeated Christchurch by 6 to 3.* Christchurch proved too good for Otago on the second day by 20 points to nil. One of the visiting players on this occasion was W. E. Dailey behind the Christchurch pack. The final match saw Southland defeat Timaru by 13 points to 3. The Southland side included H. D. Morgan, E. H. Diack (who has represented both Otago and Southland and played for both Otago ’Varsity and New Zealand Universities) and G. Clelland (a five-eighth who later developed into a fine full-back). In 1919 Southland were beaten by Christchurch in the closing stages of an exciting game by 9 points to 6. On the second day Southland defeated Timaru by 6 to 3. The following year Otago defeated Southland by 36 points to 11 and Timaru carried on the good work, winning by 19 to nil. This was E. H. Diack’s third year as a representative of the province, he being captain on this occasion. The following year F. Kilby made his debut for Southland, playing again in the team the next year. In his first appearance in tournament football Kilby weighed only 6st 131 b, but his play at Christchurch greatly impressed the critics. He represented Southland in 1925 and 1926 and then played for Wellington. He has represented both the South Island and the North Island and was in South Africa and Australia with the All Blacks. On this occasion Southland were defeated by Christchurch by 35 points to nil and by Timaru by 8 points to 6. A Second Success.

The tournament in Invercargill in 1922 marked Southland’s second success. On the first day Southland beat Otago by 8 points to 3 and in the final game they were successful over Timaru by the same margin. In the South Island semi-final of the Moascar Cup competition played following the tournament Southland defeated Christchurch by 8 points to 3, but went down to Auckland Grammar School in the final at Christchurch by 16 points to 9. This tournament introduced J. R. Page into the Rugby arena. Subsequently he was to develop into one of the best five-eighths seen in action in these games, and his record will take some beating. When barely 14 years of age he played for the school first fifteen as a first year boy, and he played in the team for five years, taking part in five tournaments —a record. He was twice captain of the Southland side and he was invited to take part in a Southland representative trial while he was still at school. Page has since figured prominently in football circles in England and has represented New Zealand. He is captain of this season’s Wellington representative side. In 1923 Timaru won on their own ground again and in 1924 Otago won at Dimedin. The 1925 tournament played at Christchurch gave Timaru their fourth win. Then came the 1926 tourney at Invercargill when there were hopes that Southland would repeat their successes of 1918 and 1922. This was not to be, however, for the tournament was won by Christchurch who were captained by W. E. Merritt. Otago were led by Caradus, Southland by Page, and Timaru by S. Blue. At the 1927 tournament Timaru again won on their own ground. The next two seasons saw Christchurch succeed. In the 1928 tournament Timaru and Southland drew, 11 all, and Otago beat Southland by 11 points to nil. In 1929 Christchurch beat Southland by 38 to 11 and Timaru beat Otago by 16 to 11 in the first round. In the final Christchurch were victorious over Timaru by 13 to 3, Southland going down to Otago by 14 —6. The 1931 tourney saw some fine struggles at Invercargill. On the first day Southland defeated Timaru by 7 to 5 and Otago 14 defeated Christchurch 3. There was much jubilation locally at this initial success of the home team, the good work being carried on in the final when the local team defeated Otago by 8 points to 6. Last year Southland defeated Otago by 14 points to 6. Christchurch securing victory in the final from Southland I by 8 points to 5. I This year’s tournament will be play-

ed at Christc 'lurch. The Southland team is as follows:— Backs:—D. B. Hamilton 11.0, I. J. Robertson 9.3, L. M. Uttley (captain) 9.11, R. W. Stewart 8.10, E. A. Wyatt 9.4, W. A. Spence 9.7, ,G. D. Calder 9.11, R. Bamford 9.10. Forwards:—A. R. McNee 9.12, D. M. McFarlane 10.11, D. A. Stevens 11.5, D. R. Campbell 12.7, F. H. Plunket 12.4, E. C. Hannah 11.4, G. Anderson 11.0, J. Stevenson 11.4, J. F. Matheson 11.5, J. R. M. Nicholson 11.6, J. S. McLean 10.9. MARLBOROUGH BEAT ASHBURTON. (United Press Asin.—Telegraph Copyright.) Ashburton, August 16. Marlborough beat Ashburton by twenty points to six in a fairly fast, open game, the teams being well matched in the first spell but the visitors’ backs being superior in the second. The score at half-time was 8.6 in Marlborough’s favour. Marlborough’s points came from a try scored by Oldham, converted by Lane and penalty by Lane, while for Ashburton tries were gained by Bradford and Davison. The Ashburton forwards played pluckily in the second half, being unfortunate in not scoring once or twice. The visitors backs improved in passing and the local men were unequal to the task. The visitors score was increased by tries by H. Phillips (2), Lane and a penalty by McDonald. WANGANUI BEAT HAWKES BAY. (Per United Press Association.) Wanganui, August 16. Wanganui defeated Hawkes Bay today by 21 points to 17 in a bright display of Rugby. Up to half-time it looked as though the visitors would outclass the home fifteen, but the change that c/ ne over tho Wanganui van in the second spell was a surprise. Crushing the visiting forwards, they enabled the Wanganui backs to come into action with some purpose. LADIES’ HOCKEY EASTERN DEFEAT SOUTHLAND. RETURN MATCH AT GORE. The Eastern Southland ladies’ hockey representatives again asserted their supremacy in a decisive manner over a Southland representative team when a return match was played at Gore on Hockey Park yesterday. Last Saturday Southland went down in defeat to their worthy rivals by six goals to nil and yesterday the difference in scores was the same, though the final tally was 7—l in favour of the New Zealand champions, who, at Dannevirke next week, will defend the K Cup. The ground was in excellent order and play, as a consequence, was much faster than on the preceding Saturday at the Showgrounds. Southland did not field their strongest team, K. Hunt and L. Heaps (forwards) and M. Lee and M. Munro (backs) who will all probably be members of the first eleven players on tour, being absent, so the Maroons really put up a fairly good showing on the day’s play, despite the difference in the score. However, itmust be admitted that but for the inspiring display given between the Southland posts by C. Crighton in repeatedly saving almost certain goals, Eastern’s tally would have been much larger. i The performance of the Eastern team must have been most encouraging to their supporters. Both fore and aft, they worked well and the forwards showing a good understanding of each other’s play, combined aggressively in some bright short passing movements that seemed to bewilder the Southland rearguard. Their circle work, too, was always dangerous and a feature of their play was the manner in which the forwards always rushed in after every shot—a piece of initiative that often bore fruit. Their taking of corners, too, showed the attention that had been given to this important detail of play and not once did the ball evade the forwards. The members of the Southland vanguard infused much more vigour into their work yesterday and initiated several promising movements -which, if they were not pulled up by the Eastern full-backs, broke down through overkeenness, or because the forwards would not attempt to draw the opposing backs but sent the ball right towards them. Both E. Bell and I. Rewcastle battled away hard, the lastnamed player tackling back well on occasions, while D. Boyle also figured in some good passing movements. M. Mclntyre’s control of the ball could have shown an improvement though she, too, did not shirk work, while M. Balch gave a promising display on the right wing only to find her inside forwards unable to penetrate the rocklike Eastern defence. As a unit,, the Southland half-line was weak. At times the halves were practically standing on the heels of their forwards—suicidal tactics against a team of such acknowledged strength on attack. This too shallow formation thrust a heavy burden on the Maroon full-backs, who frequently had to face unaided the whole Eastern quintet.

Individually V. Robb was the outstanding Southland half and she worked hard throughout. M. Woods, as centre-half, gave quite a promising account of herself, both on attack and defence. E. Kerse was disappointing in the first spell and her positional play was weak. She put more energy into her work later. At times she appeared to be very lackadaisical and it seems she is not as fit as she should be. K. Breen, right full-back, frequently extricated her side from trouble and, on the day, she shaded L. Humphries, her mate. The former gave no quarter but, rushing to meet the attackers, endeavoured to stem the onslaughts. L. Humphries, however, while she may not have retreated, certainly “waited” far too often and let the attack approach the circle—very dangerous tactics and those hardly expected on the part of such an experienced player. Both the Eastern full-backs (J. Sims and A. McDonald) were generally sound, while the halves were a source of strength to their team mates throughout. The pick of a tireless trio was perhaps M. Sanson. M. White was the outstanding forward in a clever quintet; but M. Nicol was always dangerous on the right wing, while the work of the other three stamped them as opportunists all. M. Mclntyre spoilt several likely movements by parking offside too often. Judged on their performances both on Saturday and yesterday, Eastern certainly must have bright prospects of again winning the K Cup. On the other hand, Southland need not be at all discouraged, for the material is in the Maroon ranks and additional polishing-up between now and the tournament may make a world of difference. If the backs realize that retreating is suicidal and the forwards that nothing can be achieved unless they work hard for it (even exerting themselves enough to tackle back), there is no reason why the team should not give quite a creditable display at Dannevirke. The teams were as follows: — Eastern—M. Wright; J. Sims, A. McDonald; E. Taylor, F. Allen, M._ Sanson; M. Nicol, M. White, H. Reid, M. Sherriff, M. Mclntyre. Southland—C. Crighton; L. Humphries, K. Breen; E. Kerse, M. Woods, V. Robb; M. Mclntyre, D. Boyle, E. Bell, I. Bewcastle, M. Balch. All the Eastern goals resulted in the main from sparkling forward rushes, the scorers being M. White (4), M. McIntyre (1), M. Nicol (1), and M. Sherriff (1). Following a good dash down the wing by M. Balch, who receiveu from V. Robb, the Maroon forwards

entered Eastern’s circle to let E. Bell net Southland’s one goal. The half-time scores were four—one. At the conclusion of the game, the Invercargill party was entertained at dinner by the Eastern Association, Mr D. Burrell (president of the Southland Association) returning thanks for the hospitality accorded the visitors.

Trial Hurdle 12 12 G.N. Steeplechase 9 5 Enfield Steeplechase 11 2 Hunt Cup 11 8 Beauford Steeplechase 7 4 Spreydon Hurdle 9 8 G.N. Hurdle 8 5 Aylesbury Stakes 8 4 Sydenham Hurdle 7 • 5 Styx Hurdle 12 8 Lincoln Steeplechase 8 4 102 . 65