SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22131, 27 September 1933, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Nominations. for the New Zealand Trotting Cup close at noon on Thursday.

Suffering from colds, Variant and Custodian will hardly contest McLean Stakes.

Chatham is first and Inflation second fancy" for the Epsom Handicap (lm.) on Saturday..

A snapshot picture of Rosehill Guineas finish shows Bay Tree close to the leaders.

The crack Victorian colt, Hall Mark, will be ridden in the A.J.C. Derby by D. Munro.

At latest advice M. McCarten was leading Sydney jockey’s list with 134 winning rides.

Looking better than ever, Silver Scorn is puzzling Sydney’s experts and track men.

Recent public and private form indicates that Queenslander Lough Neagh is well for A.J.C. races.

In the event of satisfactory acceptances, D.J.C. may next week present exciting hurdle races.

Dunedin J.C. acceptances and McLean Stakes and Guineas payments close on. Friday.

Pacer Compass, a Geraldine winner, is a N.Z. Trotting Derby eligible for November.

Entries for the Wellington R.C.’s Spring meeting (Oct. 19, 21, 23) close on Friday evening.

Nominations for the South Canterbury J.C.’s Spring meeting (Oct. 14) are due to-morrow night.

Red Sun, who has not raced since his unsuccessful trip to Melbourne, reappears at Otaki.

Zane Grey, a fair galloper, is a recent promising steeplechaser unearthed on Auckland tracks.

Southland horseman L. J. Ellis made an early appearance before the turf authorities shortly after reaching Sydney to pilot a Wellington-owned galloper. A N S.W. publication reports:— “The stewards at Rosehill on September 16 inquired into the reason of Cottesmore (L. J. Ellis) swinging very wide on the home turn in the Camellia Stakes. After hearing the connections their explanations were accepted.’’

Half a mile from home in the Rosehill Guineas (9f.) Blixton (Night Raid —Receipt) was last of a strung out of a field of twelve runners. The Maorilander then commenced to make up his leeway and eventually arrived in time to beat his stablemate, Shakuni, by a neck in 1.52}. He started as first favourite at a remunerative price, while Shakuni was next in demand, and Limarch third fancy, and so they finished. On his way to do his preliminary. Shakuni dislodged his rider (A. Stead) twice, and on one of these occasions cannoned into Blixten, causing M. McCarten o become unseated.

Christchurch Press reports that Mr G. N. McLean, stipendiary steward, instigated two enquiries at the Geraldine R.C. meeting on Saturday. In the first A. E. Didham, rider of Kerbside in the Stewards’ Stakes Handicap, was called upon to explain why he did not ride his mount out, and his explanation was accepted. In the second case, in which St. Joan was impeded by Grand Finale over the closing stages of the concluding event, it was stated by J. Dooley, rider of the latter, that one of his stirrup leathers broke in the straight, and he was unable to keep his mount straight when under pressure. This explanation was also accepted.

Jockey T. Green, a native of Southland, who had the winning mount on Inflation at Rosehill (remarks Sydney Sun) is a crack New Zealand rider, with mixed memories of Sydney. Known then as “Little Tommy Green,” he came here as an apprentice in 1926 to do the lightweight riding for F. D. Jones. He was on Limerick when he won the Chelmsford Stakes, but his handling of that famous gelding when Windbag narrowly defeated him in the Craven Plate did not escape criticism. He paid two or three subsequent visits to Sydney, with moderate success, but he has ridden numerous winners of good races in New Zealand, and one of his patrons was a celebrated mentor, the late Richard Mason.

J. Veevers recorded his first success over the battens when he piloted Rational II home in the Second Hurdles Handicap at Geraldine on Saturday. He served his jockey apprenticeship with H. and A. Cutts at Chokebore Lodge, but for some time past he has been acting as schoolmaster in teaching the Australian-bred son of Rossendale referred to to cross the little sticks.

Another budding jockey seen to the fore at Geraldine last week was H. Mackinnon, who piloted Royal Amphora home. This was the youngster’s first winning effort, but he would probably have been in the limelight some time ago had he not been laid aside for a lengthy period owing to sustaining a fall in a race. Mackinnon and A. Russell are two little Sydney■doers brought to New Zealand as apprentices to F. D. Jones, of Riccarton, a noted teacher of horsemen, as the records will bear out. The two small Australians joined up with the Christchurch mentor filled with ambition to become successful riders, despite the fact that to them in their distant homes racehorses were an unknown quantity.

When brilliant Chatham won the Hill Stakes £5OO, w.f.a. (Im.) at Rosehill on Sept. 16 the Windbag horse was a pronounced favourite, and he eventually won comfortably from Kuvera and the Queenslander Lough Neagh. He was at once installed a firm first fancy for the Epsom Handicap (Im.), in which he is due to carry 9.10 on Saturday next. In describing the wagering transactions in the ring for the Stakes a Sydney exchange states that Silver Scorn was a complete failure. She was heavily backed from 3’s to a short price, but in the last few minutes eased to a more attractive quote. She finished fifth in the rear of smart Rogilla. As the race was run in 1.25 J it is not surprising that a mare, suspected of being hardly at her best, should be beaten off by gallopers in the pink of condition.

It is hardly surprising that Maorilander Inflation has been exhibiting symptoms of soreness in public and on the tracks in Sydney. In addition to his successful and strenuous racing efforts he recently ran away on the roads near his home quarters for the time being, and this escapade would not improve a horse naturally moving with cramped action when in high training. His elevation to second fancy for the Epsom took place following on his win in the Camellia Stakes (7f.) at Rosehill. The Paper Money horse was quoted as third selection in the ring at a favourable price when he easily won the event referred to as decided on September 16.

Under the heading, “Frowns and Smiles,” Sydney Sun of September 17 comments on the experiences of a well-

known Maorilander, who holds a trainer’s and jockey’s license in N.S.W. and a horseman’s permit in New Zealand, as follows:—“Fate plays a scurvy trick on a man occasionally and then the next moment beams on him to take away the hurt. It was so yesterday for A. McDonald, who brought Inflation to Australia, and who rode Hunt the Slipper (second) in the Hurdle Race at Rosehill. Mac is the husband of a very famous woman trainer in New Zealan' 1 . Mrs A. McDonald is generally in the first half-dozen winning trainers at the end of the season, and she has had a lot of success with Inflation. However, she cannot desert her string to trip to Australia to train one horse, so “friend husband” tears himself away from hearth and home and journeys to Australia with Inflation. But, to get back to fortune’s frowns and smiles. In the Brush Hurdle McDonald was beaten into second place on Hunt the Slipper. That was disappointing enough, but through the race another runner cast a stone in the air from one of its feet and hit Mac. on the right eye. The world loked black (and so did the eye), but in a trice all was forgotten when Inflation made mincemeat of his opponents in the Camellia Stakes. After all, any trainer would take a smack in the eye with a stone if he could be sure that his Epsom candidate would beat the sprinters in the very next race, the Camellia Stakes, £300.”

The training news to hand from Randwick yesterday was interesting and instructive in many respects where leading candidates for honours and stakes at the A.J.C. Spring meeting on September 30 and October 3, 4 and 7 were concerned. The fact that the Queensland w.f.a. performer, Lough Neagh led Chatham over seven furlongs in 1.28 is hardly as surprising as the cable agent would have us believe, as the visitor has been working up to his best, while it is quite natural that Chatham may have been under restraint, as he has been racing strenuously of late. The claim that the best gallop of the morning was placed to the account of Break Up, in beating. Burlesque over a mile in 1.42, is worthy of comment, as the pair are leading A.J.C. Derby candidates. The former is the Dignity—Lady Lido juvenile owned by ex-Invercargillite H. R. Telford, while Burlesque is a colt who has been racing well as a son of defunct Seremond from Gay Song. A mile in 1.44 placed against G. Price’s two Derby colts, Shakuni and Waikare, is of interest to New Zealanders, as the latter is a son of Limond from Waterwings. Both are in the A.J.C. Derby, but Shakuni, a full-brother to Kuvera, may be reserved for other events, as his owner is also interested in the classic event favourite, Blixten. A ten furlong effort recorded by Oro and Silver Scorn in 2.11 would create interest at Sydney headquarters, as Oro figured as one of the best three-year-olds of last season in Australia last season. He has been racing prominently of late and he would therefore class as excellent trying-out tackle for Silver Scorn. Recovered from recent soreness, Master Brierley —an Aucklander —was apparently moving well in a mile and a-quarter with Derby hope Limarch in 2.13. the gallopers not being ridden out. Both are trained by J. T. Jamieson. Deputy Ruler and Safari, who got to the end of a mile in 1.43 are New Zealanders of ability, the latter owned in Maoriland, but returned as an Australian-bred colt by March Along. Cottesmore appears to have faced the right-handed running favourably when he and smart Turbine beat Queenslander Wallun over seven furlongs in 1.27, time equal to that made by Lough Neagh and Chatham. Mr E. J. Watt’s New Zealanddeveloped A.J.C. Derby entrant, Bay Tree, did well in sprinting six furlongs with Ranchero (Rossendale —Pansy), a four-year-old gelding classing as a winning sprinter. The best seven furlong trial of the day went to the four-year-old mare Care Free, who holds high breeding credentials as a daughter of Magpie (sire of Windbag) from the brilliant performer Valicare. The mare ran down the distance in 1.27}. Moving alone. New Zealander Peter Jackson, leased to an Australian ownership, covered eight furlongs well in 1-451— the son of Nigger Minstrel is expected to race well shortly, perchance in the Metropolitan Handicap on Tuesday next.

Sydney scribe “Cardigan,’ discourses on the contest for the Hill Stakes (one mile) at Rosehill on September 16, as under:—“Winning sequences come easy to Chatham, the undisputed King of the short distance weight-for-age division. Last Spring he won five races in a row before being defeated in the Cantala Stakes. This Spring his chance of going through the Spring carnival undefeated gets stronger every day. In winning the Hill Stakes at Rosehill, yesterday, under the steadier .of 9.10 (including a 71b penalty for his Warwick Stakes success), he demoralized the field and won with his head on his chest. It was a remarkable performance, not only from the point of view of his easy win and time, but from the fact that the three-year-old, Pontoon, saw to it that Chatham carried his weight for every inch of the first six furlongs. Pontoon actually headed Chatham at the three furlongs; but Pike was only biding his time and when he allowed him to stretch out rounding the turn, he made such' a dash, that in a flash he was four lengths in front, and it was apparent at the distance that his struggling opponents had no possible chance of overhauling him. There were one or two other features of the race that surprised keen racegoers. The first was Chatham’s price. Instead of being at long odds on, it was possible to back him at odds against, and he closed a shade sfe«mef. The reason for this price against the champion was the solid and almost sensational support for Silver Scorn. Immediately the betting opened, there was a rush to back the famous New Zealand mare. At one stage she was almost equal favourite with Chatham, but she eased slightly at the finish. The plunge on Silver Scorn was-ill-timed and she was never a possibility at any stage of the race. Early in the race, Cook steadied her and at the half-mile, she was giving Chatham an impossible start. No horse, not even Phar Lap, could give Chatham ten lengths start from the half-mile in a mile race, and needless to say, Silver Scorn was never a possibility and finally finished fifth. She was hard-ridden in the straight and worked up into a fair position and looked a place possibility, but she did not put much heart into her work and was a weary mare at the end.” Meanwhile, Sydney experts may have overlooked the fact that Silver Scorn is racing into real condition in public and working strongly to that end in private. Reports from Randwick, emanating from New Zealanders at present visiting A.J.C. headquarters, suggest that the Maoriland mare was too lavishly treated during her holiday following on her arrival in Australia, and as she was known as a glutton for work when trained at Riccarton, she has probably yet to reach the peak of her competing form.

SOCCER SCOTTISH LEAGUE MATCH. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, September 25. In a Soccer match Scottish Aberdeen and Motherwell drew, I—l.

Evei-y precious stone, except the diamond, can now be produced scientifically. These imitations defy all but the most expert examination.

LIGHT HARNESS SPORT. CURRENT WYNDHAM JOTTINGS. PROMISING PACING JUVENILES. (From Our Special Reporter.) . Wyndham, September 27. More or less showery weather during the past week or so has hindered training operations locally and jogging work has had to be reverted to. On Thursday last a good deal of water was noticeable on the track, with the result that the plough was practically unfit to work on. However, on Friday, a good drying day, the track proper was thrown open and some trainers availed themselves of the opportunity to hopple up and perforin sharper essays with pupils. It is anticipated that some 25 horses will be . exercised locally this year, and it is quite on the cards that they will get their full share of the Southland stake money.

During the week your representative was privileged to inspect some goodlooking youngsters on the property of Mr W. McDonald, Ota Creek. The first to be shown was a rising three-year-old Happy Voyage out of Coy Bells (Coldstream Bell—Decoy). This youngster is no beauty to look at, but has plenty of good points to recommend him. Decoy was the mother of Vitalis, a speedy sort, one time owned by the enthusiast, Mr John McGlinchey of Wyndham, who also . owned the good horse Away (Adonis —Castout). A Wellington Direct two-year-old out of Red Empress (Rothchild —Brown Empress) is a good looker, well coupled and a speedy looking juvenile. A Happy Voyage—Red Empress four-year-old filly is another nice youngster owned by Mr McDonald and although on the small side, she is a solid little lady and should be heard of at a later date. Both brood mares, Satinwork and the Harold Wilkes mare, are dead, the former from blood poisoning, and the latter broke a leg and had to be destroyed. Harold Wilkes was by (Quincey out of Gentle Zephyr). While at Satin King’s owner’s premises the writer was shown a collection of cups and trophies won by horses owned by Mr McDonald. The first was the Ashburton Gold Cup won by Satin King in 1932, the Gore and Winton Trotting Club’s cups. won by the same performer in 1930. The Beaumont Teachers Cup won by Celeste in 1930, and the South Otago Cup won by Celeste in 1930. The Methven Troting Cup is also amongst the collection, won by Firelight in 1928. Celeste was by Sungod out of Red Empress, and is now being retained by a Gore mentor as a matron. Firelight was by Matchlight—Wallace L mare, and was a good performer. In last week’s report it was stated, while commenting on the breeding of Satin King: “Satinwork has had a foal to St. Swithin, and one to Happy Voyage.” This should read that the Harold Wilkes mare (dam of which was Satinwork) dam of Satin King, had a foal to St. Swithen, now owned by Mr T. Mawdsley, Brydone, and one by Sungod, owned by Mr McDonald. The St. Swithen mare had a foal to Happy Voyage, which was injured while, a youngster. The Sungod mare, which was never tried, has now a foal at foot by Wellington Direct and is again in foal to Wellington Direct. Satinwork the grand dam of Satin King was the dam of that brilliant performer Donside, one time owned by Mr W. McDonald. The solid little pacer Donside was sold to Mr J. H. Reid, of Nightcaps, for £3OO as a two-year-old, which was at that time probably the highest price paid for a youngster in Southland. In conversation with Mr McDonald he remarked that Donside was, in his opinion, the best horse that was ever in Southland, but unfortunately he was never seen at his best owing to unsoundness. Donside held the record for the Winton Cup of 4.35, until annexed by Satin King in 1930, when the son of Erin’s King stepped 4.30. Satin King won both Gore and Winton Cups that season. It will now be seen that Satinwork and her daughter produced two good performers in Donside and Satin King. Donside, prepared by the well known Ferry Lodge mentor, E. Todd, was raced as a youngster by Mr McDonald with success. In later years he was prepared by Mr B. Rushton and raced successfully under the ownership of Mr T. Hailes.

Mr T. Mawdsley has a nice Wellington Direct two-year-old filly out of a St. Swithen mare, out of a Harold Wilkes mare (Harold Wilkes—Satinwork) running on his property and she displays plenty of quality. A yearling Wellington Direct out of the same mare is also owned by Mr Mawdsley. A three-year-old—Adioo Guy out of the same mare is in work.

The speedy Meteor (Sungod—Adonis mare) is being prepared by J. Bryce, Christchurch, and is bowling along in good style. Raced in the colours of Mr 6. Dickson, the popular Edendale enthusiast. Meteor last season did not race up to true form, but will again, in all probability, be heard of during the coming season.

Larkaway (Sungod—Sir Hector mare), who was raced last year, but did not break his maiden status is being hacked and it is doubtful if he will be prepared again. Martello, who raced last year unsuccessfully, has so far not been brought in but is reported to have wintered well. The son of Sungod is a speedy customer and when right should this year pick up a stake. It is reported that Sunny Southland, who was last year prepared locally by Trainer W. Thomas and stepped out late in the season at Beaumont for a minor placing, is in rare buckle for the early racing engagements. The annual meeting of the Wyndham Trotting Club takes place on Friday evening, and on a review of their balance sheet the executive have every reason to feel pleased with the result of the year’s workings. The documents display a profit of £B7 0/4 on the year’s transactions, which must be considered satisfactory, considering the times. Commencing operations in 1924 with a non-totalisator meeting the club has steadily and convincingly prospered and could undoubtedly be classed as one of the most popular and most financial clubs in Southland. The first totalisator meeting was held in 1925 with stakes amounting to £BOO and totalisator investment £9126. The stakes were gradually increased till the amount of £1325 in 1930 was given in prize money. Strange to relate the totalisator reached its highest level in this year being £15,498. From this period on the club, like all other sporting institutions, experienced a falling off in all revenuse, due to the period of depression and the stakes consequently had to be reduced to £lO5O. The totalisator investments last year amounted to £10,407, and even considering the times the club has been able to put aside a nice little nest egg for a rainy day amounting to £l5OO, which evinces careful and wise management on behalf of the executive of which Mr J. Hunter is president and Mr H. Hunter secretary. With the brighter outlook of industry and commerce and the times generally it can confidently be expected that the local club will be one of the first to increase stakes.

Mr W. Cameron, the Mataura Island light harness enthusiast, has a nice three-year-old Sungod—Wallace L mare running on his property. The Wallace L mare was the mother of Liberal.

A two-year-old, a full-brother to the above juvenile, is being gaited by Mr T. Blee, Wyndham. Mr Cameron claim ownership to an exceptionally nice yearling foal—a full brother, to the above two. This chap is a sturdy racy looking customer. Liberal (Coldstream Bells—-Wallace L mare) is being hacked about and it is unlikely that he will be prepared

again. Larsen (Erin’s King—Crosspatch) is also being hacked. H. W. Brown, Mataura Island, has a two-year-old Grattan Loyal out of Outcast, which displays promise. Outcast was by Wallace L—Castout. Castout was the dam of the brilliant performers, Away and Downcast, both being by Adonis. “With the Gallopers.”

During the week the writer was shown some good looking galloping youngster on the farm of Mr Angus Campbell, Spurhead, Edendale. Mr Campbell who is well and favourably known as a valuable executive member of the Wyndham Racing and Trotting Clubs, is not largely known as an owner, having never raced any charges, being content to confine his efforts to breeding. He is probably known, to a wider circle of the Southland residents as the breeder of sheep, having in the past competed successfully in the show ring. Mr Campbell has three matrons, all of which have breeding to recommend them if nothing else. Lady Winkie (by Winkie out of Martian Rose by Martian), claims mothership to two nice youngsters by Silk Garter (by Tractor—Clothilde). Tractor was by Tetrarch while Clothilde was got by Rokely— Cameo, the latter sire being owned by Mr W. Couser, Mataura Island. Silk Garter, the massive sire, that stands on the place is well bred dating back to relationship to the great English horse Tetrarch. The first juvenile, a rising three-year-old chestnut filly, is a nice quality fellow with plenty of good looks. A rising two-year-old bay filly is a good looker, she is not big, but is well coupled and set on her legs and gives indications of having speed. Moha, by Mohawk out of Lady Ohia, by Calibre, is a good looking brood mare which should leave good stock. She has two foals by Silk Garter one a rising two-year-old colt which is a well grown chappie, and a yearling dark„brown filly which is exceptionally well grown, well set on her legs and a real good looking lady. This filly certainly looks the part and if she is not a speedy sort then looks are no criterion. Adele by Golden Night—Glory another matron has parenthood to a two-year-old colt which stand well on his pins, nicely coupled and well grown for his age. He gives indication of having an attractive and free action. A yearling out of the same mare is also owned by Mr Campbell and displays more than the average amount of quality. DEATH OF MARE AND FOAL. CLAIM FOR £5OOO DAMAGES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, September 26. Damages totalling £5OOO are being claimed in the Supreme Court in Sydney by George Bell, of Randwick, from Herbert S. Thompson and S. Readford following the death of the thoroughbred mare Sundear while giving birth to a foal to Heroic at Thomson’s stud, Tarwin Park. Readford Is an employee of the stud. Bell stated that he bought Sundear in New Zealand for little more than £2OO. He claimed that the mare died of inattention and the foal was mutilated and killed during birth, therefore he lost the mare and the foal. The latter he valued at £450. The hearing was adjourned.

THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. WORK AT RANDWICK. EPSOM HANDICAP TRIALS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Sydney, September 26. The Epsom Handicap and A.J.C. Derby semi-final gallops took place at Randwick on the grass track which was fast. Lough Neagh surprisingly led Chatham over seven furlongs in 1.28. Break Up beat Burlesque over a mile in 1.42, the best gallop of the morning. Shakuni and Waikare took two seconds longer. Oro and Silver Scorn covered ten furlongs well in 2.11. Limarch and Master Brierly did the same distance easily in 2.13. Deputy Ruler and Safari covered a mile in 1.43.

Cottesmore and Turbine led Wallun over seven furlongs in 1.28. Baytree and Ranchero sprinted six furlongs in 1.16. Rogilla ran nine furlongs in 1.561, easily. Closing Time sprinted four furlongs in 52}sec. Bold Boy traversed seven furlongs in 1.281. Carefree did the same distance in 1.27} —a smart gallop. Peter Jackson galloped a mile in 1.45}.

CYCLING OTAGO 50-MILE CYCLE RACE. INVERCARGILL RIDERS’ SUCCESS. The Otago amateur 50-mile road cycling race, in conjunction with which was run the Otago road championship, was decided on Saturday afternoon over a course that started at Burnside, went to Henley, branched off to Berwick, thence by way of Maungatua to Woodside, then to Outram, right through to Wairongoa, past the aerodrome to Wingatui, and then through Mosgiel to East Taieri, to finish at Green ‘lsland (states the Star). Conditions were fairly good, though the competitors ran into rain at Outram. The roads were in good order, however, and from Henley across .to Berwick the riders had a fair wind with them. The winner was an Invercargill rider, A. Targuse (16min), whose time was 2h 24min 21sec, and who occupied a front position practically all the way. Actually Targuse was the third rider to cross the finishing line, but M. Wright (Pacific) and B. Oakes (Otago), who finished first and second respectively, were disqualified by the referee (Mr R. A. Malone) for having taken the wrong turn near Outram. It was unfortunate, for both men had ridden good races. H. Insall (Invercargill) was thus awarded second place, C. McGregor (Otago) being placed third.

The contest for fastest-time honours, which carried with it the Otago championship, narrowed itself down to a stern tussle for supremacy among the three scratch men, who teamed well throughout, each doing his full share of the work. They stayed together almost to the finish, C. G. Lucas (Pacific) winning the championship for the second time in succession and for the third time in five years after a very fine performance. His time was 2h limin 50 4-ssec, l-ssec faster than that of his club-mate, D. McCallum, who was runner-up for the title, G. Foster being another l-ssec slower for third place in the championship. All three rode determined races, but Lucas had just that little bit of extra dash at the finish to get him home ahead of the others.

Tire junior championship (fastest time under nineteen) was won by M. Paterson (Otago), who rode off the 7min mark and finished seventh, his time being 2h 17min. The winner of the race, A. Targuse, put up the second fastest time under nineteen, and thus was runner-up for the junior championship. Four clubs—Otago, Pacific, Invercargill, and Tokomairiro—were represented in the race, and of these Invercargill and Otago each entered two teams in the teams’ event and Pacific one. The teams’ race for the Teacher Cup (six riders, in a team, first four counting for points) was won for the first time by the Invercargill Amateur Cycling Club’s A team by the good

margin of 20 points from Otago B. The winning team finished four men in the first eight. The Race Described.

The limit men were sent off at 2.25, the scratch men leaving 22min. later. A. Blackie (smin.) was gaining on the 6min bunch, comprising J. Kewish, F. Greenfield, and J. Flynn, at Scrogg’s Hill, and at Allanton, Paterson, Gilchrist and J. Blackie (7min) had caught J. Kilner (Bmin). Past Allanton L. Bloy and E. Fletcher (lOmin) had dropped R. Cleaver, and nearing Otokia the 12 min bunch, headed by H. Insall, had caught J. Hamilton’s 14min bunch. At Otokia D. Patton and S. Seque (16min) were dropped by C. Ralston and W. J. Templeton, who were both going well At Henley B. Oakes (20min), M. Wright (22min) ; and A. Fletcher (20 min) were a minute ahead of J. Wilson (22min) and C. McGregor (20min), and two minutes later the second bunch was followed by Ralston and Templeton. Then came Hamilton and Jackson (14min) and Insall and Pickford (12min). At this stage Gilchrist, Paterson and J. Blackie were all going well. Insall and Pickford were followed by Greenfield, Kewish, Flynn and Kilner. A. Blackie was going strongly, but M. C. Wilson (4min) and J. Robinson (smin), who made a hot pace across to Berwick, caught him on the hill. Kilner and Cleaver were dropped just past Berwick, and J. Blackie had a puncture, which he soon mended, and carried on. Gilchrist and Paterson were putting on the pace, and were only two minutes behind Fletcher, McConnell and Bloy. Going through Outram B. Oakes, A. Fletcher, Wright, Templeton, Ralston and Targuse were in the van, and all going well. Then came Hamilton at the head of a big bunch, followed by McConnell, E. Fletcher, Seque (16min), and Patton. Paterson, going great guns, came next, Gilchrist being with him, Greenfield, Kewish and Flynn following in that order. The scratch men came close behind, only seven minutes after the limit men, and it looked as if they would finish well up. Lucas, McCallum, and Foster were going strongly and teaming well. At the aerodrome M. Wright, B. Oakes and A. Fletcher were still in front, and the position was unchanged at the Mosgiel railway crossing, where they were followed by Targuse and McGregor, who had dropped Templeton. Targuse improved his position in the closing stages, but Wright and Oakes had opened up a gap, and the former finished strongly a length ahead of Oakes. Unfortunately, however, both Wright and Oakes were disqualified by the referee (Mr R. A. Malone) for taking a wrong turn near Outram, and the winner was Targuse, who finished ahead of his club mate, Insall, being followed by a big bunch, comprising McGregor, Bloy, Kewish, and Flynn, with Paterson, Jackson and Gilchrist not far behind. Then came Templeton, E. Fletcher, and Greenfield. There was a great finish between the scratch men, Lucas beating McCallum by about half a wheel, a similar distance between McCallum and Foster. Fastest times were registered as follows :— C. G. Lucas (Pacific), scr, 2h llmin 50 4-ssec. . 1 D. McCallum (Pacific), scr, 2h llmin 51sec 2 G. Foster (Pacific), scr, 2h llmin 51 l-ssec 3 The Teams Race resulted:— Invercargill A (A. Targuse 1, H. Insall 2, L. Bloy 4, J. Jackson 8) 15 points 1 Otago B (J. Kewish 5, M. Paterson 7, E. Fletcher 11, F. Greenfield 12) 35 points 2 Pacific (C. G. Gilchrist 9, C. G. Lucas 13, D. McCallum 14, G. Foster 15) 51 points 3 RUGBY FOOTBALL INTER-ISLAND MATCH. HIGH-CLASS FORVZARDS. REAPPEARANCE OF NEPIA. This year’s inter-island match did not produce a brilliant exhibition of football, but the game was always entertaining with its thrilling moments, and was played at a great pace from beginning to end (writes “Poster”. in the Dominion). The early lead which North established stood them in good stead, for in the second spell when they faced the wind and the South pack got the upper hand North were frequently in difficulties ,and it was only the experienced heads of Kilby, Solomon and McLean''.which stood between South and success.

South sadly lacked an experienced and penetrating back. Hart and Oliver were the only players in the southern rearguard with previous experience in football of this class, and they were unable to lift the others up to the required standard. Promising Newcomers. If All Black caps were to be won this year Andrews (Canterbury), Leeson (Waikato) and McKenzie (Manawatu) would be three certain newcomers. In Andrews Canterbury have found another Parker. His devastating runs had North in trouble time and again, and he paved the way for the first two tries scored by South. He played a typical wing-forward game, but was a little subdued after Kilby brought Solomon out of the North scrum to mark him. Leeson’s tireless pursuit of the ball kept hih continually under notice. He tackled well, played tigerishly in the tight, and often linked up with the backs in finishing off a rush. It was noticeable that whereever McLean was Leeson was never far from him.

McKenzie is the makings of a firstclass forward, having every phase of forward play at his command, but he will have to be cured of the habit of hanging on to the ball. He threw away two almost certain tries through this fault, but the excellence of his game could not be overlooked, and with experience he .will make a topnotcher. Of the newcomers in the backs, Fong, while lacking snap in his play, demonstrated that he has football sense, and speed with it, and probably would develop into a good player if kept in better company than is available on the West Coast. Fuller, selected principally for his goal-kicking, played as well as any of the North backs, but lacks the early speed so essential in the make-up of a high-class winger. He scored a third of North’s points with four goals. Killeen began well, and scored a brilliant try early in the game in which he left the South inside backs standing, but after that they gave him no quarter, Andrews, Fong and Oliver keeping him very quiet, while Page was making fewer openings than usual, giving Killeen little scope to exploit his thicks. A heavy kick on a leg muscle did not improve matters any for the young Wellingtonian. Nepia’s reappearance created considerable interest. He still has marvellous hands for fielding the ball, and can kick as powerfully as ever, but his play lacked the smoothness and precision for which it was noted in 192425. He played with supreme confidence, and occasionally in breaking up attacks revealed his old cunning by enticing opponents to beat themselves. The public probably expected too much from Nepia, who left the impression that he is on the down grade, but no doubt a few games in the best company would bring him back to his former standard. Early Dash Not Maintained. North opened the contest at a great pace, and for a twenty-minute period Hadley gave a splendid exhibition of

clean hooking, the ball coming fast to Kilby, who sent his backs away. Their crisp and accurate handling, which lea to 13 points, prompted the belief that North would have a walkover. South very promptly squashed any such beliefs. Gradually but surely they commenced to dominate the scrums, though very often Hadley found himself the victim of illegal hooking by the outside man in the South pack, and twice the Aucklander was penalized for the sins of his opponents. As the game progressed the phalanx of white forwards became a nightmare to Kilby, Page and Killeen. Andrews was the main source of trouble. He pounced on every mistake made by the North backs, and led devastating rushes which raked the North defence almost to breaking pdint. He was always attended by Purdue, Max and Metcalf in the loose, while George and Cottrell frequently broke through to commence threatening foot rushes. For the first time in inter-island football George played well, being right up to the standard of his capable colleagues. The play of the South backs lacked design and polish. Scandrett got away some good passes, but was hardly the class for the occasion, and near the end of the game revealed his lack of experience when he let slip a glorious chance to score solo. Fong and Oliver were not a very happy combination in the five-eighth line, but the fault was not Fongs. Oliver’s sun is setting. His handling was very uncertain, and in his continual effort to look for the gap he often neglected Smith at centre. The general lack of penetration handicapped the South three-quarters. Hart showed speed on his wing, but does not appear to have maintained his form of two season’s ago. Dunne, on the other flank, was very disappointing. Fuller’s jinky footwork had him completely tied up, and he added to his discomfort each time they met by standing off to anticipate the way Fuller was going, instead of getting up to smother him. Granger at full-back was sound without any frills. He miskicked occasionally, but also brought off many timely saves. Two High-Class Forwards.

While generally beaten in scrum work, the North forwards held the upper hand in line-outs, and many of the North back movements were initiated from this source. The game proved once more that Solomon and McLean have that indefinable something extra in football that makes the difference between good players and great players. Solomon, apart from crowding the inside backs once or twice, played up to his best form, while McLean, appreciating the need for greater effort to cope with the dashing play of the South forwards, produced one of those superlative games by which great players are remembered. Had any of the South forwards possessed the knowledge and finish of these two the winning margin might easily have been the other way. As mentioned earlier, Leeson and McKenzie were two of the best North forwards. Cooper was a toiler until he retired injured, while a feature of Hadley’s play in the open was his good backing up. When they received any freedom at all the North backs always looked a likely combination. Sound defence by South effectively checked any penetration by the five-eighths. Kilby’s game was sound, but he did not rise to his usual heights, while Page, after a week of sickness, was less venturesome than usual, and had to cope with a lionhearted defence. South, in fact, paid the reputation of the Wellington inside backs a warm compliment. They took nothing for granted, but floored their man in every rush, and it was only from some unorthodox means that the North backs were able to outmanoeuvre their opponents. For his first appearance in big football Killeen performed very satisfactorily, and with opportunity will develop into a first class player. Caughey was not the Caughey of last year, his desire to get rid of the ball too quickly depriving North of three good chances. At Christchurch last year under similar circumstances Caughey would dash through to carve great holes in the defence, but on Saturday he failed to draw his man properly. Otherwise he was a sound link, though appearing very listless. It seems that Bullock-Douglas needs only plenty of play in good company to keep him in the best class. He is fast, and has all the requirements of a winger. GATE TAKINGS £l5OO. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, September 26. The gross takings of the Rugby match. North v. South Island at Athletic Park on Saturday were £l5OO. This information was imparted to a meeting of the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union this evening by the chairman, Mr J. Prendeville.

The chairman referred to a remark made by Mr Moloney at the last meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Union to the effect that the South Island team had not been properly looked after in Wellington. The Wellington Union, said Mr Prendeville, had made a point every time the inter-island match has been played here of appointing members of the management committee as managers of both teams and this practice had been followed last week. Mr H. D. Morgan said he thought Mr Moloney’s idea was that a manager should have met the South Island team at Christchurch. Mr Prendeville said this would not have been much good as members of the South Island team came by different routes. “Statements of the sort that Mr Moloney made are very unfair,” the chairman concluded, “and are apt to provoke bitter replies.”

TENNIS ST. MARY’S CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the St. Mary’s Tennis Club was held in St Joseph’s school room last evening, the president, Mr William Baird, presiding over an attendance of twenty members. The annual report, which was adopted on the motion of the chairman, stated:—Our club has passed through a season that can be described as most successful. Our membership included many young players whose keenness and enthusiasm have been outstanding and whose career on the courts will be watched with interest. We were able to enter three teams in the club competitions, A B and C grades, all proving a credit to the club. A trip was made to Dunedin when matches were played with St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s clubs. This trip was characterized by great cordiality on all sides, the weather was perfect and the hospitality such as will be long remembered. Our hosts later on returned our visit, when an enjoyable game was played with St. Patrick’s, but the weather caused the match with St. Mary’s to be put off. We took them to Oreti Beach and later at the invitation of Mr and Mrs Baird the balance of the afternoon was spent at the home of our president. We must tender our thanks to those who supplied the cars for the outing. It is with regret we have to mention the death of one of our vice-presidents, Mr P. J. McCarthy. Our courts and pavilion are in a condition worthy of the club and the coming season promises to be even more successful than the past. Thanks are due to Mr O. J. Wright, to whom we are indebted for defraying the cost of repairs to three nets. In conclusion we express our gratification that the club has upheld the highest traditions.

of the game and our members have shown on all occasions the true sporting spirit that makes St. Mary’s Club worthy of the name it is privileged to hold. The following office-bearers were elected: Patron, Dean Howard; president Mr W. Baird (re-elected); vicepresidents, the Rev. Fathers McKay and Marlow, Messrs F. St. J. Loughnan, A. H. Fitzgerald, O. J. Wright, T. Gibson and M. Miller; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. Henley; club captain, Mr F Walker and Miss R. Shepherd; committee, Misses Shepherd, Mahoney, Mary Fitzgerald and Cooper, Messrs Allan Baird, P. Walker, F Walker and V. Shirley; delegates to Tennis Association, Messrs W. Baird and A. 1. new members were elected. Opening day was fixed for Saturday next. September 30. The trophies won during the season were presented by the president, the recipients being Miss Mahoney (singles championship and Roger Cup), Mr A. T Walsh (men’s singles championship) and Mr O. J. Wright (Roger Cup). ■ A special vote of thanks was accorded the secretary, Mr T. Henley. MOANA CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Moana Tennis Club was held on Saturday in conjunction with the opening. The following officers were elected for the year:—President, Mr L. Norris, vice-presidents, Miss K. Downey, Mr . Mclvor and Mr Isdall; se s. rct tL ry, I. Brown; club captain, Mr D. Frobarth; deputy-club captain, Mr C. Peters; general committee, Misses E. Batcheler, B. Whyte, L. Bell, Messrs A. Buddle, L. Smith and R. Hodgson. It was decided to enter a C Grade team in the competition. PROFESSIONAL CONTEST. TILDEN DEFEATS COCHET. (United Press Assn. —Telegraph Copyright.) Paris, September 25. America defeated France in a Professional tennis match by four matches to one. The results included: Barnes beat Plaa 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1; Tilden beat Cochet 6—3, 6-4, 6—2; Ti den and Barnes defeated Cochet and Plaa 6—2, ’ the fact that he is aged 40 against Cochet’s 32, Tilden reproduced his old form and completely outplayed and outlasted the Frenchman who failed to stand the strain of a terrifically fast first set. Cochet was unable to cope with the speed of Tilden’s returns.

SWIMMING ORETI SURF CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Oreti Surf and Life-Saving Club was held in the Municipal Baths last evening, a large attendance of members being present. The president, Mr R. M. Strang, was chairman. . . , , In moving the adoption of the annual report (already published) and balancesheet, the chairman said he was pleased to congratulate the club on its progress. It was a most refreshing club to be associated with, because the members took such an active part in fur* thering its interests. The way the club was housed at the beach was a tribute to members. They were always ready to do all they could. The club had never been called upon to effect a rescue at the beach, but it must be reassuring to people to know that clubmembers were at their beck and call to effect a rescue, if necessary, and give expert attention afterwards. All this spoke volumes for the safety of the beach. During the year the new club house at the beach had been completed and the club had competed successfully in two competitions. He wished to pay a tribute to the work of Mr E. R. Wilson, who took a live and personal interest in the club, and was always ready to lend his professional services. The club’s gear had been kept in order. For its work the club deserved the assistance of the public, because the members gave up their time freely with no reward. The motion was seconded by Mr J. Hastie and carried. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Patron, Mr E. R. Wilson (re-elected); president, Mr R. M. Strang (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs J. Wilson, F. T. Blick, T. Boyce, A. E. Broad, A. Wachner, L. W. Foster, T. H. Watson, F. G. O’Beirne, R. Wesney, W. R. Mabson, W. Aitcheson and Dr F. O. Mac Gibbon; hon. medical adviser, Dr Stanley Brown; hon. examiners Messrs E. Fitzsimmons and J. E. Salisbury and Mrs F. B. Scotten; hon. instructors, Messrs E. Gumbley and W. T. Springford; club captain, Mr A. J. Kingsland; deputy club captain, Mr W. T. Springford; hon. treasurer, Mr W. Young: hon. secretary, Mr K. C. Broad; hon. auditor. Mr J. R. Officer; delegates to Southland Centre of the N.Z.A.S.A., Messrs J. Wilson, L. W. Foster and R. Wesney; delegates to Dunedin Head Centre of the Royal Life-Saving Society and‘Otago Branch, New Zealand Surf Association, Messrs W. Wood and M. Rogerson; committee, Messrs E. Gumbley, O. Wood, S. Glennie, W. A. Springford and S. Ayling. It was decided to amend the rules, to fix subscriptions at 10/- for senior members, 5/- for junior members and 5/- for honorary members, with provision for rebates for prompt payment. An additional amendment fixing the age for seniors at over 16 years and that for juniors under 16 years, with the committee having descretionary power in admitting juniors, was also adopted. Five new members, three seniors and two juniors, were elected.

RECORDS LOWERED. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, September 26. In a special attempt, S. Jarvis lowered the New Zealand junior boys’ 50 yards swimming record of Noel Crump from 27 2-ssec to 26 4-ssec and in an attack on his own intermediate record of 73 4-ssec for 100 yards, breast-stroke, Reg. Geddes bettered the existing mark by one-fifth of a second.

WRESTLING RUMBERG BEATS PATTERSON. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, September 26. Hal Rumberg beat Jack Patterson by two falls to one in a wrestling _ bout. The first fall went to Rumberg in the third round. Following two forward chanceries he picked Patterson up by the legs and swung and dumped him. Patterson evened in the fifth . after throwing Rumberg with a series of headlocks. A minute and a-helf after the sixth round started, Rumberg clapped on a flying body scissors to secure the verdict.

BILLIARDS N.Z. AMATEUR CILIMPIONS HIP. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, September 26. Tire New Zealand amateur billiards chamnionship, second round, resulted: L. Blackaby beat J. Kearns 666 to 263; S. Humphreys beat A. Bowie (Dunedin) 666 to 572. Other matches to-day resulted as follows: H. McLean (Christchurch) beat C. Mason (Dunedin), last year’s champion 666 to 609; S. Moses (Auckland) beat A. Phillips (Christchurch) 666 to 431; E. N. Stewart (Dunedin) beat W. Kett (Christchurch) 666 to 544.

BOATING INVERCARGILL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Invercargill Boating Club was held on Monday evening, Mr F. J. Biggs presiding over an attendance of about 40 members. The annual report previously published, was adopted without discussion. The club decided that if sufficient interest was shown, a crew should be sent to compete in the Cornwell Cup. The election of office-bearers resulted: Patron, Mr R. A. Anderson; vicepatron, Mr A. Wachner; president and commodore, Mr F. J. Biggs; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. S. Russell, O. E. Johnston, J. Hargest, H. Wilson, T. Metcalfe, T. Double, A. J. Ball, S. Wilson, G. Gough, and J. Hatch; vice-commodore, Mr J. Colbran; rear-commodore, Mr G. Dixon; secretary, Mr J. T. Nelson; treasurer, Mi- W. A. Hefford; general committee, Messrs N. Blair, J. Harry, I. Gough, L. J. Vik, T. Townsend, A. Tinnock, A. McLean, J. J. Gough, and T. Pagen; handicapping committee, Messrs J. Harry, J. Colbran and I. Gough; starters and time-keepers, Messrs J. Hatch and J. Harry; auditor, Mr C. E. Borne; reporters, Messrs B. Clark and H. Gough.

The delegates appointed to represent the club at the Southland Yacht and Motor-boat Association were Messrs F. J. Biggs, J. Colbran and G. Gough. Opening day was fixed for Labour Day (October 23), when the club was to have a run to Sandy Point and back. Several new members were elected. MEN’S HOCKEY SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. The fortnightly meeting of the Southland Men’s Hockey Association was held, last night when Mr J. D. Gregg presided over the following:—Messrs H. S. Cordcry, R. Boyd, F. Poole, S. Smith, R. Morgan, C. Lockhart and J. W. Wren. Mr Gregg reported on Collegiate’s visit to Balclutha and the team was congratulated on being the first holders of the Dinneen Cup. Owing to the lateness of the season it was decided to postponed the hockey ball until next year. Central and High School were congratulated on winning the senior and junior - seven-a-side tournaments. GOLF LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. An excellent entry of seventy competitors, including 50 for the championship, has been received for the Southland ladies’ golf championship tournament which begins at Otatara this morning and extends over to-morrow and Friday. The leading players of the Invercargill and Queen's Park Clubs are, of course, taking part, but in addition the Otago, St. Clair, Belleknowes (Dunedin), Gore, Wyndham, Winton, Oamaru, Alexandra, and Hutt (Wellington) clubs are all represented. Mrs McCarthy (Otago), on the 5 mark, is aae competitor with the lowest handicap in the field, the next lowest being Miss Pilcher (Invercargill), whose handicap is 9. Mrs McCarthy was formerly i member of the Invercargill Ladies’ Club, her husband being a well-known man in business here at the time. Mrs McCarthy will be a strong contender for the championship. To-day will be devoted to two qualifying rounds for the championjhips, competitors starting in accordance with the draws published yesterday. A medal handicap will be played in conjunction with each qualifying round. For those not engaged in the championship matches tomorrow and Friday the programme provides interesting handicap events and putting competitions, so that an enjoyable tournament is assured.

MARLBOROUGH CHAMPIONSHIP. (Per United Press Association.) Blenheim, September 26. John Duncan, of Wellington, defeated James Jeffries, of Marlborough, in. the final of the provincial golf championship, 5 and 4. In spite of a wind Duncan played a steady game, taking 56 for the 14 holes played and he appeared set to return a bogey score.